Author: johnsok@augsburg.edu

Ongoing Pause on University Events Requests

submitted by rjohn@augsburg.edu

University Events continues to need your support to reduce requests for events that require event planning assistance. The University Events office *can* still book campus meeting rooms, coordinate basic room set up, and book audio/visual support.

We are grateful to those across campus who are working to arrange their events to fit within those parameters. Larger, more involved events cannot be fully supported by the department for the foreseeable future.

Please see the updated University Events website for more information.

TOMORROW: Greenhouse First Thursday

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 tomorrow, October 5, noon—3pm. The greenhouse is located on the 4th floor of the Hagfors Center.

Stay updated on greenhouse events by following us on Instagram!

GenEd(it) Update: Draft Stage of Revised Curriculum

submitted by boylek@augsburg.edu

Dear Faculty Colleagues,

The GenEd(it) Advisory Group is in the midst of creating draft versions of a revised general education curriculum. We will be inviting feedback from faculty, staff, and students in the next few weeks and look forward to hearing from you. Feedback from the Augsburg community will inform the finalized general education revision proposal that will be completed in December. Please refer to the General Education Revision 2023 Moodle Site and Google Drive for additional information and resources about this initiative.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

The General Education Advisory Group (aka GenEd(it) Group)
Amanda Case, Kristen Chamberlain, Jennie Diaz, George Dierberger, Darcey Engen, Elaine Eschenbacher, Salma Caamir, Marah Jacobson, James Vela-McConnell, and Stacy Freiheit, GenEd Director (freiheit@augsburg.edu)

Resources
GenEd(it) Comment Box (summary available in the Moodle and Google Drive links below): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLbGTjRopXvqXaW_kqlP-XW7J4sKR64JJT9FpBGSQptWLaSw/viewform

General Education Revision 2023 Community Moodle page (self-enrollment is available): https://moodle.augsburg.edu/community/course/view.php?id=530

General Education Revision 2023 Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wAwd6cW63GwAQTMUzB-U9ocd7kpZzM7T

Today – Writing Your First Grant – 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu

The Office of Faculty Development & CTL are pleased to offer the following workshop to support faculty development in grant writing:

Presenter: John Anderson, Director, Grants and Sponsored Programs

Session Description: Applying for a grant can be an intimidating process, especially if you have never done it before. But you don’t have to do it alone! This session introduces you to the people and resources at Augsburg who can help you identify and apply for grant funding. Attendees will learn the benefits that grants offer for one’s career, forms of support available to help you get started, and Augsburg’s procedures for submitting a grant proposal.

Location: Lindell Library 301

Writing Your First Grant Registration

OFD/ CTL October Events Calendar

submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu

The Office of Faculty Development and Center for Teaching and Learning are pleased to offer a engaging schedule of professional development events in October. Sessions topics include two sessions on best practices in writing instruction, grant writing, AI, & accessibility. Please find the full schedule and links to register in advance for each of these opportunities on the detailed calendar linked below.

OFD/ CTL October Events Calendar

Support MNTRIO Students This Weekend at the MNTRIO 5k ED Dash

submitted by rodriguc@augsburg.edu

The 5k is open to MNTRIO members as well as open to the public. We would love for you, your family and friends to join us! Take advantage of the early bird registration and register today!
This year’s MNTRIO 5K Ed Dash is Saturday, October 7th, with a 9:00 am race start time (arrive at 8:30 am) to 1:00 pm at Lake Phalen in St. Paul.

Current TRIO students, scholars, TRIO alumni, and TRIO staff can register for a special fee and there is same-day registration as well.
You can register here: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/mntrio-5k-ed-dash-tickets

Who: TRIO members & General Public
What: MNTRIO 5K Ed Dash
Where: 1600 Phalen Dr St. Paul, MN 55106
Why: To raise money for MNTRIO scholarships!
How: By signing up on Eventbrite here: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/mntrio-5k-ed-dash-tickets

Funds raised go toward MNTRIO Scholarships.

Any questions please contact Cruz Rodriguez (rodriguc@augsburg.edu)

Honoring Indigenous Identities and Foods

submitted by allang@augsburg.edu

For many Indigenous peoples, food is medicine, tradition, and identity. Join us to learn how to make a traditional dish inspired by Navajo and Mexica cuisine! This will be an opportunity to build community and learn about the experiences of Indigenous peoples across the Americas. The event is on Weds. Oct. 4th from 3pm-5pm in the Food Lab in Hagfors. Please join us! This event is sponsored by American Indian Student Services, Campus Kitchen, and Latinx Student Services.

AugSem Office Hours

submitted by chamberk@augsburg.edu

Kristen Chamberlain, Director of First Year Experience, invites Augsburg faculty, staff and students to share their ideas about AugSem and the First Year Experience. Please join her for one of the following office hours.

Wednesday, October 4, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. at Einstein’s

Tuesday, October 10, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in Foss Atrium

Thursday, October 12, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. in OGC Atrium.

Topics of conversation could include:
What do you like about AugSem currently? What do you dislike?
What works and what doesn’t?
In what ways does AugSem serve our current students? How does it not?
Can we use AugSem to invite our students into learning? What would that look like?
What could AugSem be? Dream big, dream small.

If none of the times listed above will work, or if you just prefer to write all your ideas out in an email in the middle of the night, you can email Kristen at chamberk@augsburg.edu OR we can set up a different time to grab coffee (or tea) and talk.

Book Discussion October 5 – Disability Visibility

submitted by chandsyd@augsburg.edu

CLASS and Lindell Library invite you to a book discussion for “Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the 21st Century” edited by Alice Wong. “This anthology gives a glimpse into the rich complexity of the disabled experience, highlighting the passions, talents, and everyday lives of this community.”

We’ll discuss narratives from Part 2: “Becoming” on Thursday, October 5, 2023, 4:00-5:00 pm in Lindell Library, Room 301. We welcome you (students, faculty, and staff) to this discussion regardless of how much of the book you read! Snacks will be provided. Faculty/Staff: Good/Advanced standing credit for Diversity & Inclusion Certificate

A few copies of the book are available to borrow from Lindell Library at the circulation desk. You can find the book at your favorite bookstore and public library. For questions about this event or accommodation needs please contact class@augsburg.edu

Seeking Your Input: Wheelchair Storage for Commuters

submitted by chandsyd@augsburg.edu

Seeking Your Input: Wheelchair Storage for Commuters

The CLASS Office is seeking your input regarding a potential on-campus storage space for mobility devices (wheelchairs, scooters, etc.). Please share your thoughts in this brief anonymous survey. We welcome input from the entire Augsburg Community (living on/off campus, using/not using a mobility device, faculty/staff/students etc.).

Survey Link: https://forms.gle/5wwMDmyZDEARHAaV8

The survey will be open until Fri, Oct 6. Thanks for your help!

Register Now for the October 20th Event: Edifying, Elevating, and Uplifting Teachers of Color

submitted by madrids@augsburg.edu

Elevate Teaching is partnering with Edifying Teachers and the Thrive Program at Augsburg University for the event “Edifying, Elevating, and Uplifting Teachers of Color.” The keynote will be Ms. Sofia Gonzalez, an Ambassador Fellow at the US Department of Education. Dr. Rudy Ruiz of Edifying Teachers and Dr. Rose Chu of Elevate Teaching will facilitate the convening.

We aspire for this event to be an opportunity for prospective teachers, teacher candidates, and alumni from different programs to connect and learn together. It is also an opportunity to bring different stakeholders together who are interested and committed to attracting, supporting, and retaining teachers of color in their journey.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/edifying-elevating-and-uplifting-teachers-of-color-tickets-719871995517

URGO Academic Year Research Funds

submitted by goffe@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 20th. Student-faculty research teams are encouraged to submit proposals as soon as possible as the funds will be awarded on a rolling basis.

The URGO Advisory Committee will review proposals every other Thursday. Their next meeting is Thursday, October 5th. Proposals need to be submitted by noon on Wednesday the 4th in order to be considered.

If you have any questions about undergraduate research opportunities, please contact Dixie Shafer at shafer@augsburg.edu or urgo@augsburg.edu.

URGO Academic Year Research Application 2023-2024

URGO Offering Travel Grants for Student Researchers

submitted by goffe@augsburg.edu

URGO has a limited amount if 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. The URGO Advisory Committee meets bi-monthly throughout the school year to make travel decisions.

If you have any questions about undergraduate conference travel opportunities, please contact Dixie Shafer at shafer@augsburg.edu or urgo@augsburg.edu

URGO Travel Website

Join Advent Vespers Choir

submitted by borden@augsburg.edu

Are you someone who:

LOVES singing Christmas music in a choir but doesn’t have time to sign up for a whole season of involvement?

Wants to join the company of musicians at Augsburg’s annual Advent Vespers services in Central Lutheran Church?

If so, then Vespers Choir is for you!

Commitment:
· 3 consecutive Tuesday-evening rehearsals on campus, starting October 31.
· 2 evening dress rehearsals at Central Lutheran Church: November 28 and 30.
· 3 services: December 1 @ 7:00 p.m.; December 2 @ 2:00 and 5:00 p.m.

Open to anyone in the Augsburg community (plus your friends and family).

For details, contact Dr. Kristina Boerger (boerger@augsburg.edu)

https://www.augsburg.edu/music/vespers/

Study Language Abroad for Free with Critical Language Scholarship (CLS)

submitted by goffe@augsburg.edu

Spend 8-10 weeks next summer learning one of fourteen languages at an intensive study abroad! The Critical Language Scholarship Program seeks participants from a variety of fields, backgrounds, and career paths essential to America’s engagement with the world. Most programs do not require experience studying the selected language and are designed to promote rapid language gains and intercultural fluency.

The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is
– A fully-funded 8-10 week language and cultural immersion program
– Students receive academic credit issued through Bryn Mawr College
– Part of a US State Department initiative to expand the number of Americans studying and mastering foreign languages critical to national security and economic prosperity
– There are 14 languages that applicants can select from. Alumni of the program also receive up to three years of non-competitive eligibility (NCE) status when applying for federal government jobs

Competitive applicants will need
– To illustrate a commitment to language learning,
– A strong academic record and potential to succeed in a rigorous academic setting
– Ability to adapt to an intensive program and challenging cultural environment.
– Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

CLS application deadline is November 14th, 2023 at 8 p.m. EST / 5 p.m. PST.
The URGO office provides advising and application support for CLS.

Please contact urgo@augsburg.edu (reference CLS) to set up an appointment before October 20th.

Critical Language Scholarship Program Website

Free Arabic, Russian, or Chinese Language Instruction with CLS Spark

submitted by goffe@augsburg.edu

Critical Language Scholarship Spark participants will spend approximately 8 weeks during the summer learning either Arabic, Russian, or Chinese through online classes and activities facilitated by native speakers. Must be a beginning level learner with no classroom experience. This is a virtual initiative for undergraduate students to learn essential languages for America’s engagement with the world.

– 10 hours of intense live group instruction a week
– Cultural activities and individual consultations
– Monthly professional development workshops and inclusive support

Participants of CLS Spark will receive:
– Language instruction and cultural programming
– Textbooks and language learning materials
– Language gains certified using the widely-recognized ACTFL OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview) assessment
– Non-competitive eligibility for U.S. government employment for up to three -years after the program completion;
– Academic credit issued through Bryn Mawr College; and
– A stipend towards equipment and connectivity costs (for example, a web camera or microphone)

The CLS Spark applications are due November 14th, 2023 at 8 p.m. EST / 5 p.m. PST

URGO office provides advising and application support for CLS Spark.

Please contact urgo@augsburg.edu (reference CLS Spark) to set up an appointment before October 20th 2023.

CLS Spark Website

Paid Summer Program to Study Public Policy and International Affairs

submitted by goffe@augsburg.edu

The purpose of the Junior Summer Institute (JSI) Fellowship is to prepare students to obtain a Master’s or joint degree, in public policy, public administration, international affairs, or a related field. Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Junior Summer Institute is an intensive seven-week summer program that focuses on preparing students for careers as policy professionals, public administrators and other leadership roles in public service. The program was started to address the lack of diversity across the spectrum of professional public service, including government, nonprofits, public policy institutions, and international organizations.

Selected participants spend the summer at one of seven participating universities (University of Minnesota, Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon, Princeton, Harvard, University of Washington, or University of Michigan) where they take courses, learn from top leaders in the field and build their professional skills. Students must have junior or senior status and be planning to graduate between December 2024 and August 2025. There is no cost to attend and participants receive a stipend.

Application Due Date; Wednesday, November 1, 2023.

Contact URGO at urgo@augsburg.edu and reference your interest in PPIA before October 6th to set up a meeting to learn more.

Eligibility and Benefits

Discover Cuba This May

submitted by narvaezb@augsburg.edu

Cuba is a Caribbean island with a vibrant culture, beautiful landscapes and welcoming people. Yet, few are able to visit from the US due to travel restrictions. One of the ways to experience Cuba is through study abroad programs. Join us this May! For more information, email Prof Beliza Torres Narváez @narvaezb@augsburg.edu or go to this link: https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=55797

https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=55797

Uncovering Vocation Series: Sergio Madrid on October 10

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am on October 10 for our next speaker in the Uncovering Vocation series. Dr. Sergio Madrid is an Augsburg faculty member in the education department and currently serves as the assistant director of the THRIVE Program. His topic is “I shouldn’t be here, and yet here I am tracking a calling.” In this heartfelt conversation, we will explore the path of discovering and pursuing a calling, inspired by a desire to serve and a belief in the goodness of humanity. We will discuss the ups and downs of this journey with empathy and honesty. Moreover, we will highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each step and guide individuals toward resources within the community that can facilitate profound realizations. Co-sponsored by Campus Ministry and the Christensen Center for Vocation.

Zen Buddhist Insights for Self-Awareness, Mental Health, and Wellness with Busshō Lahn

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

Join Interfaith at Augsburg for the next Interfaith Forum, a presentation and discussion with Busshō Lahn.

The benefits of meditative practices have been intuited for millennia, but now science has clearly observed the connection between mental wellness and curious self-awareness. The practice of mindfulness is now mainstream, and we’re beginning to ask deeper questions about what it really is, and about what it might be able to show us: What is the relationship between our mental health and our spirituality? What do words like compassion and wisdom mean for me in this age of anxiety? How are qualities like resiliency, courage, clarity, and kindness made available to us? In this program, Busshō Lahn draws upon insights from the Zen Buddhist tradition to address possible approaches to these questions based on his new book, Singing and Dancing Are the Voice of the Law (2022). http://listprod.stthomas.edu/t/550460/25509606/50076/15/?575396a8=MjAyM19GYWxsX1ByZXZpZXcgOS8yLzIwMjMgMToxMTo0OCBQTQ%3d%3d&x=817b1a38.

Event Details:
Thursday, October 12th, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Oren Gateway Center, Room 114

https://www.augsburg.edu/interfaith/interfaith-forum-on-october-12-with-bussho-lahn/

Gilman Scholarship Applications – Due TOMORROW

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

The Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad applications are due October 5. This application cycle is for programs that start between December 1, 2023, and October 31, 2024 (Terms Accommodated: Spring 2024, Summer 2024, Fall 2024, and Academic Year 2024-2025)

Plan ahead to give yourself time to submit a solid application.

To be eligible for the Gilman a student must be a U.S. Citizen or National and receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application or during the term of the study abroad program or internship

Have questions? Get in touch:

abroad@augsburg.edu or studyabroad.augsburg.edu

Gilman Scholarship information and application

Take Your Business Keystone in Greece in May – Apply Now

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

Are you a Junior or Senior business or economics major? Do you still need your Keystone and/or Augsburg Experience requirement? If you answered yes to both of those questions, this program is for you!

Travel to Greece May 12 – 27, 2024 to complete your Keystone requirement and/or Augsburg Experience in an experiential course. Visit businesses of all kinds, enjoy guest lectures from Greek business professionals and experts, visit museums, try fresh, local foods, and more!

Applications are due by January 31, 2024.

Visit the Greece program page to learn more and apply

Stop by the Study Abroad and Away Table TODAY 10:30 a.m. – Noon

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

Stop by the Study Abroad and Away Table today in Christensen Center from 10:30am to 12:00pm.

We are available to answer your questions about study abroad/away, check in on your application, or give you some information to get started.

Study Abroad & Away opportunities are for all Auggies! Programs range in length from 1 week to a semester, there are international locations as well as destinations in the USA, and courses are available to fit any major.

Every Study Abroad & Away program fulfills your Augsburg Experience requirement, too!

Stop by today for more info!

Learn more about Study Abroad & Away

Photography and History in Paris and Berlin in May – Apply Now to Study Abroad

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

Ready to earn 8 credits and Augsburg Experience this summer?

The summer program Innovation & Resistance: Photography and History in Paris and Berlin is a unique, short-term study abroad opportunity, open to all Auggies!

Earn 8 credits and your Augsburg experience in just a few weeks, while exploring two of the greatest European cities — Paris and Berlin – through the prism of history and photography. Visit museums, meet with speakers from across different industries, and so much more!

***Innovation & Resistance: Photography and History in Paris and Berlin***

Travel Dates: May 2024

Faculty Leaders: Jacqueline deVries and Christopher Houltberg

This is a 2-class program, and you’ll earn 8 credits, as well as Augsburg Experience. You’ll choose one History and one Photography course:

• HIS 195 – Topics in European History, fulfills Humanities liberal arts foundation requirement, OR

• HIS 390 – Topics in European History,

​and

• ART 133 – Introduction to Digital Photography, fulfills Fine Arts liberal arts foundation requirement, OR
• ART 333 – Advanced Digital Photography

***APPLICATIONS DUE January 31***

The program has a capacity of 25 students and is filled on a rolling basis. If you’re interested, get started on your application now.

Contact the Study Abroad & Away Office with questions: abroad@augsburg.edu

Get more details and start an application on the Study Abroad & Away website

Study Abroad in Italy on Spring Break – Apply Now

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

Apply now to join the spring semester study abroad program, Interfaith Eating, Ethics, and Food Justice in Italy and travel to Montespertoli, Italy on spring break as a class.

Professor Matt Maruggi will be teaching the RLN 248: INTERFAITH EATING and ETHICS course and leading the group to Italy.

To join the class, you must complete an application through CGEE Study Abroad and Away–link below.

There is a Program Fee of $5,425 The program fee includes: international round-trip airfare from Minneapolis, all lodging, all meals, all transportation during the program, all program activities, and international health and travel insurance.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1

Get full details about this program, and start your application at the link below.

If you have any questions, contact

abroad@augsburg.edu

Interfaith Eating and Ethics in Italy: Info and online application here

New Staff Positions This Week (6)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

10/02/2023: Area Coordinator
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999934558365-area-coordinator-residence-life
10/02/2023: Human Resources Coordinator
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999934357194-human-resources-coordinator
09/29/2023: 1st Shift Custodian
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999933929963-1st-shift-custodian
09/29/2023: Pan-Afrikan Student Services Program Manager
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999933885885-pan-afrikan-student-services-program-manager
09/28/2023: Interim Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/ni/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/2552dd29-16eb-4ab8-a667-a733f14454e2-interim-head-women-s-lacrosse-coach
09/28/2023: Event Planner
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999933631629-event-planner

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New Student Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

10/02/2023: Athletic Concessions Student Attendant, 2023-24 Academic Year
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999934384803-athletic-concessions-student-attendant-2023-24-academic-year
10/02/2023: Chemistry Department Research Assistant, Academic Year 2023-24
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999934384446-chemistry-department-research-assistant-academic-year-2023-24

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Students – Nominate Your Peers for Homecoming Royalty

submitted by christe@augsburg.edu

Nominate up to 8 seniors (by credit*) to run for homecoming court! Top 8 candidates will be move to final voting during homecoming week. Finalists are required to attend all the homecoming events (as much as possible). Royalty, will be decided on based on the 2 highest votes received during final voting and will be announced at the coronation ceremony during Taste of Augsburg. Finalists must attend Taste of Augsburg to be eligible to win.

2023 Homecoming Royalty Nomination Form

Chapel: Paul C. Pribbenow

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am to hear President Paul Pribbenow introduce the Augsburg Saga series in chapel. We will be hearing from faculty, staff, and alumni who will examine the threads of Augsburg’s history that shape our identity and values. In the upcoming weeks, we will also hear from Stewart Van Cleve, University Archivist (October 17); Dr. Terrance Kwame-Ross, Associate Professor of of Education (November 17); and Katie Clark, Associate Professor, Executive Director of the Health Commons, and Dr. Muna Abdirahman, U of M (December 7).

Zen Buddhist Insights for Self-Awareness, Mental Health, and Wellness with Busshō Lahn

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

Join us at the next Interfaith Forum for a presentation and discussion with Busshō Lahn.

The benefits of meditative practices have been intuited for millennia, but now science has clearly observed the connection between mental wellness and curious self-awareness. The practice of mindfulness is now mainstream, and we’re beginning to ask deeper questions about what it really is, and about what it might be able to show us: What is the relationship between our mental health and our spirituality? What do words like compassion and wisdom mean for me in this age of anxiety? How are qualities like resiliency, courage, clarity, and kindness made available to us? In this program, Busshō Lahn draws upon insights from the Zen Buddhist tradition to address possible approaches to these questions based on his new book, Singing and Dancing Are the Voice of the Law (2022). http://listprod.stthomas.edu/t/550460/25509606/50076/15/?575396a8=MjAyM19GYWxsX1ByZXZpZXcgOS8yLzIwMjMgMToxMTo0OCBQTQ%3d%3d&x=817b1a38.

Event Details:
Thursday, October 12th, 7:00 pm
Oren Gateway Center, Room 114

https://www.augsburg.edu/interfaith/interfaith-forum-on-october-12-with-bussho-lahn/

Book Discussion October 5 – Disability Visibility

submitted by chandsyd@augsburg.edu

CLASS and Lindell Library invite you to a book discussion for “Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the 21st Century” edited by Alice Wong. “This anthology gives a glimpse into the rich complexity of the disabled experience, highlighting the passions, talents, and everyday lives of this community.”

We’ll discuss narratives from Part 2: “Becoming” on Thursday, October 5, 2023, 4:00-5:00 pm in Lindell Library, Room 301. We welcome you (students, faculty, and staff) to this discussion regardless of how much of the book you read! Snacks will be provided. Faculty/Staff: Good/Advanced standing credit for Diversity & Inclusion Certificate

A few copies of the book are available to borrow from Lindell Library at the circulation desk. You can find the book at your favorite bookstore and public library. For questions about this event or accommodation needs please contact class@augsburg.edu

Seeking Your Input: Wheelchair Storage for Commuters

submitted by chandsyd@augsburg.edu

Seeking Your Input: Wheelchair Storage for Commuters

The CLASS Office is seeking your input regarding a potential on-campus storage space for mobility devices (wheelchairs, scooters, etc.). Please share your thoughts in this brief anonymous survey. We welcome input from the entire Augsburg Community (living on/off campus, using/not using a mobility device, faculty/staff/students etc.).

Survey Link: https://forms.gle/5wwMDmyZDEARHAaV8

The survey will be open until Fri, Oct 6. Thanks for your help!

New Staff Positions This Week (4)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

09/29/2023: 1st Shift Custodian
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999933929963-1st-shift-custodian
09/29/2023: Pan-Afrikan Student Services Program Manager
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999933885885-pan-afrikan-student-services-program-manager
09/28/2023: Interim Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/ni/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/2552dd29-16eb-4ab8-a667-a733f14454e2-interim-head-women-s-lacrosse-coach
09/28/2023: Event Planner
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999933631629-event-planner

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New Student Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

09/25/2023: Student: Women’s Hockey Team Manager
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999932954663-student-women-s-hockey-team-manager
09/25/2023: Center for Wellness and Counseling Student Program Assistant, AY 2023-24
– undefined

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October Is Cyber Security Awareness Month – It’s Training Time

submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu

October is cyber security awareness month. Every faculty and staff member has an important role to play in protecting the security of the data kept by the University.

In our digital lives data is at the heart of it. Augsburg has been trusted with data on our students, employees, alumni and donors. Your login information provides a key into Augsburg and that key needs to be protected. Also, as part of Augsburg’s Title IV financial aid requirements and insurance requirements employees must complete training twice a year for Augsburg to be compliant.

This year we have new videos with the same cast of characters from last year. You will see notification emails coming this week will be from system@litmos.com which is the training platform. The content should take you less than 30 minutes to complete.

GenEd(it) Update: Draft Stage of Revised Curriculum

submitted by boylek@augsburg.edu

Dear Faculty Colleagues,

The GenEd(it) Advisory Group is in the midst of creating draft versions of a revised general education curriculum. We will be inviting feedback from faculty, staff, and students in the next few weeks and look forward to hearing from you. Feedback from the Augsburg community will inform the finalized general education revision proposal that will be completed in December. Please refer to the General Education Revision 2023 Moodle Site and Google Drive for additional information and resources about this initiative.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

The General Education Advisory Group (aka GenEd(it) Group)
Amanda Case, Kristen Chamberlain, Jennie Diaz, George Dierberger, Darcey Engen, Elaine Eschenbacher, Salma Caamir, Marah Jacobson, James Vela-McConnell, and Stacy Freiheit, GenEd Director (freiheit@augsburg.edu)

Resources
GenEd(it) Comment Box (summary available in the Moodle and Google Drive links below): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLbGTjRopXvqXaW_kqlP-XW7J4sKR64JJT9FpBGSQptWLaSw/viewform

General Education Revision 2023 Community Moodle page (self-enrollment is available): https://moodle.augsburg.edu/community/course/view.php?id=530

General Education Revision 2023 Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wAwd6cW63GwAQTMUzB-U9ocd7kpZzM7T

Join Augsburg Vespers Choir

submitted by borden@augsburg.edu

Are you someone who:

LOVES singing Christmas music in a choir but doesn’t have time to sign up for a whole season of involvement?

Wants to join the company of musicians at Augsburg’s annual Advent Vespers services in Central Lutheran Church?

If so, then Vespers Choir is for you!

Commitment:
· 3 consecutive Tuesday-evening rehearsals on campus, starting October 31.
· 2 evening dress rehearsals at Central Lutheran Church: November 28 and 30.
· 3 services: December 1 @ 7:00 p.m.; December 2 @ 2:00 and 5:00 p.m.

Open to anyone in the Augsburg community (plus your friends and family).

For details, contact Dr. Kristina Boerger (boerger@augsburg.edu)

https://www.augsburg.edu/music/vespers/

OFD/ CTL October Events Calendar

submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu

The Office of Faculty Development and Center for Teaching and Learning are pleased to offer a engaging schedule of professional development events in October. Sessions topics include two sessions on best practices in writing instruction, grant writing, AI, & accessibility. Please find the full schedule and links to register in advance for each of these opportunities on the detailed calendar linked below.

OFD/ CTL October Events Calendar

Writing Your First Grant – October 4, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu

The Office of Faculty Development & CTL are pleased to offer the following workshop to support faculty development in grant writing:

Presenter: John Anderson, Director, Grants and Sponsored Programs

Session Description: Applying for a grant can be an intimidating process, especially if you have never done it before. But you don’t have to do it alone! This session introduces you to the people and resources at Augsburg who can help you identify and apply for grant funding. Attendees will learn the benefits that grants offer for one’s career, forms of support available to help you get started, and Augsburg’s procedures for submitting a grant proposal.

Location: Lindell Library 301

Writing Your First Grant Registration

Gilman Scholarship Applications – Due October 5

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

The Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad applications are due October 5. This application cycle is for programs that start between December 1, 2023, and October 31, 2024 (Terms Accommodated: Spring 2024, Summer 2024, Fall 2024, and Academic Year 2024-2025)

Plan ahead to give yourself time to submit a solid application.

To be eligible for the Gilman a student must be a U.S. Citizen or National and receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application or during the term of the study abroad program or internship

Have questions? Get in touch:

abroad@augsburg.edu or studyabroad.augsburg.edu

Gilman Scholarship information and application

Study Abroad in Cuba in May – Fine Arts Class for All Majors

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

Have the experience of a lifetime–sign up for a summer fine arts study abroad program, led by professor Beliza Torres Narvaez. Spend 12 days in Cuba this May exploring arts and culture!

Earn 4 credits and complete Augsburg Experience, too!

COMMUNITY, ARTS & CULTURE IN PUERTO RICO

Travel: May 12-23, 2024

Course: THR 295 – Topics: Arts, Culture, and Community in Cuba, (Fine Arts requirement), 4 credits

fulfills Augsburg Experience, too!

***Any Augsburg student in good standing, including graduating Seniors, are eligible to apply

*** APPLY BY January 31 ***

The program is filled on a rolling basis. Interested students should start an application now! Contact the Study Abroad & Away Office with questions: abroad@augsburg.edu

Get full program details and start an application here

Photography and History in Paris and Berlin in May – Apply Now to Study Abroad

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

Ready to earn 8 credits and Augsburg Experience this summer?

The summer program Innovation & Resistance: Photography and History in Paris and Berlin is a unique, short-term study abroad opportunity, open to all Auggies!

Earn 8 credits and your Augsburg experience in just a few weeks, while exploring two of the greatest European cities — Paris and Berlin – through the prism of history and photography. Visit museums, meet with speakers from across different industries, and so much more!

***Innovation & Resistance: Photography and History in Paris and Berlin***

Travel Dates: May 2024

Faculty Leaders: Jacqueline deVries and Christopher Houltberg

This is a 2-class program, and you’ll earn 8 credits, as well as Augsburg Experience. You’ll choose one History and one Photography course:

• HIS 195 – Topics in European History, fulfills Humanities liberal arts foundation requirement, OR

• HIS 390 – Topics in European History,

​and

• ART 133 – Introduction to Digital Photography, fulfills Fine Arts liberal arts foundation requirement, OR
• ART 333 – Advanced Digital Photography

***APPLICATIONS DUE January 31***

The program has a capacity of 25 students and is filled on a rolling basis. If you’re interested, get started on your application now.

Contact the Study Abroad & Away Office with questions: abroad@augsburg.edu

Get more details and start an application on the Study Abroad & Away website

Register for Human Centered Leadership and Meaningful Work on October 27

submitted by cliftonk@augsburg.edu

Join Augsburg University’s Reell Office of Seeing Things Whole for breakfast and conversation with compelling leaders from business, the arts, and education who share a common drive to bring greater wholeness and meaning to their organizations. You will hear candid stories of success and challenge at work, from creating space for individuals to thrive as their full selves at work, shaping policies to balance organizational and people needs, and navigating the practical realities of leading organizations through periods of prosperity and economic downturns.
The conversation is for anyone seeking to find greater meaning in their work and leadership—especially people who are new to managing teams, in charge of organizational policy in a post-pandemic world, or thinking about organizational futures.
Panelists:
• Najeeba Syeed, El-Hibri endowed chair and executive director of Interfaith at Augsburg University
• Jun-Li Wang, associate director of Springboard for the Arts
• Kyle E. Smith, co-CEO of Reell Precision Manufacturing
• Tom Henry, former CEO of Landry’s Bicycles (moderator)

Where: Augsburg University, Marshall Room
When: October 27th, 2023 at 8:30 – 10:30pm

Register here –> https://www.augsburg.edu/cace/arlo-page/event/?eventtemplate=58-humancentered-leadership-for-meaningful-work&event=159

Staff are able to register at no cost.

Reach out to Keri Clifton at cliftonk@augsburg.edu with questions.

Coffee and continental breakfast provided.

AugSem Office Hours

submitted by chamberk@augsburg.edu

Kristen Chamberlain, Director of First Year Experience, invites Augsburg faculty, staff and students to share their ideas about AugSem and the First Year Experience. Please join her for one of the following office hours.

Monday, October 2, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. in Hagfors Atrium

Wednesday, October 4, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. at Einstein’s

Tuesday, October 10, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in Foss Atrium

Thursday, October 12, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. in OGC Atrium.

Topics of conversation could include:
What do you like about AugSem currently? What do you dislike?
What works and what doesn’t?
In what ways does AugSem serve our current students? How does it not?
Can we use AugSem to invite our students into learning? What would that look like?
What could AugSem be? Dream big, dream small.

If none of the times listed above will work, or if you just prefer to write all your ideas out in an email in the middle of the night, you can email Kristen at chamberk@augsburg.edu OR we can set up a different time to grab coffee (or tea) and talk.

Postponed – Scaffolding Writing for Student Success Is Now on November 14, 3:40-5:00 p.m.

submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu

The Scaffolding Writing for Student Success Workshop originally scheduled for today will be rescheduled for Tuesday, November 14 , 2023, 3:40 -5:00 pm.

Session Description: Do you include writing assignments in your course? Do you have questions and/or need support? During this session, we will share information about how best to build your instruction for students to succeed in creating written assignments for your course. We will discuss creating an assignment sheet, planning brainstorming and drafting activities, and organizing a peer review session. We will also have time to discuss general needs and concerns instructors may have when teaching writing in their courses.

Presenter: Jennifer Forsthoefel Mollberg, Assistant Professor and Writing Center Director, English Department

Location: Marshall Room

Scaffolding Writing for Student Success Registration

Greenhouse First Thursday – 10/05

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, October 5, noon—3pm. The greenhouse is located on the 4th floor of the Hagfors Center.

Stay updated on greenhouse events by following us on Instagram!

Study Language Abroad for Free with Critical Language Scholarship (CLS)

submitted by goffe@augsburg.edu

Spend 8-10 weeks next summer learning one of fourteen languages at an intensive study abroad! The Critical Language Scholarship Program seeks participants from a variety of fields, backgrounds, and career paths essential to America’s engagement with the world. Most programs do not require experience studying the selected language and are designed to promote rapid language gains and intercultural fluency.

The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is
– A fully-funded 8-10 week language and cultural immersion program
– Students receive 8 credits of intensive language instruction
– Part of a US State Department initiative to expand the number of Americans studying and mastering foreign languages critical to national security and economic prosperity
– There are 14 languages that applicants can select from. Alumni of the program also receive up to three years of non-competitive eligibility (NCE) status when applying for federal government jobs

Competitive applicants will need
– To illustrate a commitment to language learning,
– A strong academic record and potential to succeed in a rigorous academic setting
– Ability to adapt to an intensive program and challenging cultural environment.
– Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

CLS application deadline is November 14th, 2023 at 8 p.m. EST / 5 p.m. PST.
The URGO office provides advising and application support for CLS.

Please contact urgo@augsburg.edu (reference CLS) to set up an appointment before October 20th.

Critical Language Scholarship Program Website

Pause on University Events Requests

submitted by rjohn@augsburg.edu

Due to multiple vacancies in University Events staff positions, we need to pause on booking events that require event planning assistance. The University Events office can still book campus meeting rooms, coordinate basic room set up, and book audio/visual support, but larger, more involved events cannot be fully supported by the department for the foreseeable future.

We have updated the University Events website to reflect this change. (See link below.) Please note: If you have bookmarked any links to the former event request pages or forms, please do not continue to use those links. Submissions to prior forms are not being monitored.

Thank you to the members of the President’s Leadership Team, the President’s Office, the Provost’s Office, and the deans and vice presidents who have been working with Meghan Gess, director of University Events, and me, to navigate this transition. We apologize for the inconvenience this scenario has caused, and appreciate the partnership across campus to ensure we do not take on more events than we can adequately support.

Augsburg University Events website

Free Arabic, Russian, or Chinese Language Instruction with CLS Spark

submitted by goffe@augsburg.edu

Critical Language Scholarship Spark participants will spend approximately 8 weeks during the summer learning either Arabic, Russian, or Chinese through online classes and activities facilitated by native speakers. Must be a beginning level learner with no classroom experience. This is a virtual initiative for undergraduate students to learn essential languages for America’s engagement with the world.

– 10 hours of intense live group instruction a week
– Cultural activities and individual consultations
– Monthly professional development workshops and inclusive support

Participants of CLS Spark will receive:
– Language instruction and cultural programming
– Textbooks and language learning materials
– Language gains certified using the widely-recognized ACTFL OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview) assessment
– Non-competitive eligibility for U.S. government employment for up to three -years after the program completion;
– Academic credit issued through Bryn Mawr College; and
– A stipend towards equipment and connectivity costs (for example, a web camera or microphone)

The CLS Spark applications are due November 14th, 2023 at 8 p.m. EST / 5 p.m. PST

URGO office provides advising and application support for CLS Spark.

Please contact urgo@augsburg.edu (reference CLS Spark) to set up an appointment before October 20th 2023.

CLS Spark Website

URGO Offering Travel Grants for Student Researchers

submitted by goffe@augsburg.edu

URGO has a limited amount if 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. The URGO Advisory Committee meets bi-monthly throughout the school year to make travel decisions.

If you have any questions about undergraduate conference travel opportunities, please contact Dixie Shafer at shafer@augsburg.edu or urgo@augsburg.edu

URGO Travel Website

URGO Academic Year Research Funds

submitted by goffe@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 20th. Student-faculty research teams are encouraged to submit proposals as soon as possible as the funds will be awarded on a rolling basis.

The URGO Advisory Committee will review proposals every other Thursday. Their next meeting is Thursday, October 5th. Proposals need to be submitted by noon on Wednesday the 4th in order to be considered.

If you have any questions about undergraduate research opportunities, please contact Dixie Shafer at shafer@augsburg.edu or urgo@augsburg.edu.

URGO Academic Year Research Application 2023-2024

Paid Summer Program to Study Public Policy and International Affairs

submitted by goffe@augsburg.edu

The purpose of the Junior Summer Institute (JSI) Fellowship is to prepare students to obtain a Master’s or joint degree, in public policy, public administration, international affairs, or a related field. Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Junior Summer Institute is an intensive seven-week summer program that focuses on preparing students for careers as policy professionals, public administrators and other leadership roles in public service. The program was started to address the lack of diversity across the spectrum of professional public service, including government, nonprofits, public policy institutions, and international organizations.

Selected participants spend the summer at one of seven participating universities (University of Minnesota, Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon, Princeton, Harvard, University of Washington, or University of Michigan) where they take courses, learn from top leaders in the field and build their professional skills. Students must have junior or senior status and be planning to graduate between December 2024 and August 2025. There is no cost to attend and participants receive a stipend.

Application Due Date; Wednesday, November 1, 2023.

Contact URGO at urgo@augsburg.edu and reference your interest in PPIA before October 6th to set up a meeting to learn more.

Eligibility and Benefits

TODAY – October 3 – All-Staff Gathering in Hoversten Chapel – 3:30-5:00 p.m.

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

TODAY, October 3rd All-staff gathering in Hoversten Chapel, 3:30-5:00 pm

Your staff senators are hosting a gathering for all staff members with the help of Campus Ministry. This gathering will provide space for you all to talk with each other and your senators to reflect on recent events and how we can best support your work at Augsburg moving forward. All staff members are encouraged to attend.

We’ll be serving coffee, hot cider, and cookies. Please fill out this brief Google Form to let us know if you’re coming (or not!), or to share any comments, concerns, and ideas you may have: https://forms.gle/a5fAbuwoZqxbteyQ7

We look forward to seeing you. Please email staffsenate@augsburg.edu with any questions.

New Staff Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

09/28/2023: Interim Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/ni/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/2552dd29-16eb-4ab8-a667-a733f14454e2-interim-head-women-s-lacrosse-coach
09/28/2023: Event Planner
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999933631629-event-planner

Search Augsburg Job Postings

New Student Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

09/25/2023: Student: Women’s Hockey Team Manager
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999932954663-student-women-s-hockey-team-manager
09/25/2023: Center for Wellness and Counseling Student Program Assistant, AY 2023-24
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999932949026-center-for-wellness-and-counseling-student-program-assistant-ay-2023-24

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Pause on University Events Requests

submitted by rjohn@augsburg.edu

Due to multiple vacancies in University Events staff positions, we need to pause on booking events that require event planning assistance. The University Events office can still book campus meeting rooms, coordinate basic room set up, and book audio/visual support, but larger, more involved events cannot be fully supported by the department for the foreseeable future.

We have updated the University Events website to reflect this change. (See link below.) Please note: If you have bookmarked any links to the former event request pages or forms, please do not continue to use those links. Submissions to prior forms are not being monitored.

I want to thank the members of the President’s Leadership Team, the President’s Office, the Provost’s Office, and the deans and vice presidents who have been working with Meghan Gess, director of University Events, and me, to navigate this transition. We apologize for the inconvenience this scenario has caused, and appreciate the partnership across campus to ensure we do not take on more events than we can adequately support.

Augsburg University Events website

Save the Date: Batalden Convocation in Applied Ethics (October 25)

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

Augsburg students, faculty, and staff are invited to the 2023 Batalden Convocation in Applied Ethics. Join us on October 25, 2023, from 10–11 a.m. in Hoversten Chapel or via Zoom for this free public event on interfaith responses to trauma.

Globally, over 50% of persons experience some sort of trauma during their lifetime. At this year’s Batalden Convocation event, three panelists will share resources from their specific religious traditions (Hinduism, Judaism, and Islam) that respond to trauma and foster resilience. The faculty panelists include Assistant Professor Iva Patel, Assistant Professor Shayna Sheinfeld, and Professor Najeeba Syeed, El-Hibri Endowed Chair.

The Batalden Faculty Scholar Program in Applied Ethics strengthens the infusion of ethics and values into our campus community, so that the skills of ethical reasoning and critical reflection are hallmarks of Augsburg’s students, staff, faculty, and alumni.

If you wish to attend the Batalden Convocation via Zoom, register here.

TOMORROW – October 3 All-Staff Gathering in Hoversten Chapel – 3:30-5:00 p.m.

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

TOMORROW, October 3rd All-staff gathering in Hoversten Chapel, 3:30-5:00 pm

Your staff senators are hosting a gathering for all staff members with the help of Campus Ministry. This gathering will provide space for you all to talk with each other and your senators to reflect on recent events and how we can best support your work at Augsburg moving forward. All staff members are encouraged to attend.

We’ll be serving coffee, hot cider, and cookies. Please fill out this brief Google Form to let us know if you’re coming (or not!), or to share any comments, concerns, and ideas you may have: https://forms.gle/a5fAbuwoZqxbteyQ7

We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday. Please email staffsenate@augsburg.edu with any questions.

Come to the Writing Center

submitted by forsthj@augsburg.edu

The Writing Center is open!

The Augsburg Writing Center offers both online and in-person tutoring. Skilled 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 (drop-in only): Sunday 5-8pm and Monday- Thursday 2-8pm
Online (appointment needed): Sunday-Thursday 6-8pm

In addition, if you would like for a tutor or the Director to come to your class to introduce the writing center, please sign up for a class visit: https://forms.gle/xSRQNi7me9mqcNZR9 We will do our best to accommodate you.

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

Faculty & Staff: Parking Permit Important Update

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

As you are aware, the federal COVID-19 public health emergency declaration has come to an end, and we are gradually returning to a sense of normalcy in our operations. With this transition, we would like to inform you of an important update concerning Augsburg parking permits.

Augsburg parking permits will no longer be pro-rated based on remote work plans. This means that parking permit fees will be applied at their regular rates, regardless of your remote work arrangements. This is in-line with practices prior to the pandemic.

If you have questions about your permit please contact parking@augsburg.edu.

Parking Information

GenEd(it) Update: Draft Stage of Revised Curriculum

submitted by boylek@augsburg.edu

Dear Faculty Colleagues,

The GenEd(it) Advisory Group is in the midst of creating draft versions of a revised general education curriculum. We will be inviting feedback from faculty, staff, and students in the next few weeks and look forward to hearing from you. Feedback from the Augsburg community will inform the finalized general education revision proposal that will be completed in December. Please refer to the General Education Revision 2023 Moodle Site and Google Drive for additional information and resources about this initiative.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

The General Education Advisory Group (aka GenEd(it) Group)
Amanda Case, Kristen Chamberlain, Jennie Diaz, George Dierberger, Darcey Engen, Elaine Eschenbacher, Salma Caamir, Marah Jacobson, James Vela-McConnell, and Stacy Freiheit, GenEd Director (freiheit@augsburg.edu)

Resources
GenEd(it) Comment Box (summary available in the Moodle and Google Drive links below): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLbGTjRopXvqXaW_kqlP-XW7J4sKR64JJT9FpBGSQptWLaSw/viewform

General Education Revision 2023 Community Moodle page (self-enrollment is available): https://moodle.augsburg.edu/community/course/view.php?id=530

General Education Revision 2023 Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wAwd6cW63GwAQTMUzB-U9ocd7kpZzM7T

8th Annual Applying for Paid Research Experiences in STEM Workshop and Dinner

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

Augsburg will be hosting an in-person event focused on applying to paid research opportunities in STEM that is open to students, staff, and faculty from Augsburg and the broader community.

Applying for Paid Research Experiences in STEM

Thursday, November 9, 3:30-6:30 p.m.

Hagfors Center 150, Augsburg University

Workshop for students, staff, and faculty on identifying and applying for summer research opportunities with information on research programs such as National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs).

Panel for students: Student and alumni experiences

Panel for faculty and staff: Supporting equitable access and participation

Community dinner for students, staff, and faculty

Since dinner is provided, advance registration is greatly appreciated.

RSVP for November 2023 REU Workshop: https://forms.gle/p72zHc4Wvtdo3MLV7

October Is Cyber Security Awareness Month – It’s Training Time

submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu

October is cyber security awareness month. Every faculty and staff member has an important role to play in protecting the security of the data kept by the University.

In our digital lives data is at the heart of it. Augsburg has been trusted with data on our students, employees, alumni and donors. Your login information provides a key into Augsburg and that key needs to be protected. Also, as part of Augsburg’s Title IV financial aid requirements and insurance requirements employees must complete training twice a year for Augsburg to be compliant.

This year we have new videos on new topics with some of the same characters as last year. You will see notification emails coming this week from system@litmos.com which is the training platform. The content should take you less than 30 minutes to complete.

Greenhouse First Thursday – 10/05

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, October 5, noon—3pm. The greenhouse is located on the 4th floor of the Hagfors Center.

Stay updated on greenhouse events by following us on Instagram!

Gilman Scholarship Applications – Due October 5

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

The Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad applications are due October 5. This application cycle is for programs that start between December 1, 2023, and October 31, 2024 (Terms Accommodated: Spring 2024, Summer 2024, Fall 2024, and Academic Year 2024-2025)

Plan ahead to give yourself time to submit a solid application.

To be eligible for the Gilman a student must be a U.S. Citizen or National and receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application or during the term of the study abroad program or internship

Have questions? Get in touch:

abroad@augsburg.edu or studyabroad.augsburg.edu

Gilman Scholarship information and application

Take Your Business Keystone in Greece in May – Apply Now

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

Are you a Junior or Senior business or economics major? Do you still need your Keystone and/or Augsburg Experience requirement? If you answered yes to both of those questions, this program is for you!

Travel to Greece May 12 – 27, 2024 to complete your Keystone requirement and/or Augsburg Experience in an experiential course. Visit businesses of all kinds, enjoy guest lectures from Greek business professionals and experts, visit museums, try fresh, local foods, and more!

Applications are due by January 31, 2024.

Visit the Greece program page to learn more and apply

Photography and History in Paris and Berlin in May – Apply Now to Study Abroad

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

Ready to earn 8 credits and Augsburg Experience this summer?

The summer program Innovation & Resistance: Photography and History in Paris and Berlin is a unique, short-term study abroad opportunity, open to all Auggies!

Earn 8 credits and your Augsburg experience in just a few weeks, while exploring two of the greatest European cities — Paris and Berlin – through the prism of history and photography. Visit museums, meet with speakers from across different industries, and so much more!

***Innovation & Resistance: Photography and History in Paris and Berlin***

Travel Dates: May 2024

Faculty Leaders: Jacqueline deVries and Christopher Houltberg

This is a 2-class program, and you’ll earn 8 credits, as well as Augsburg Experience. You’ll choose one History and one Photography course:

• HIS 195 – Topics in European History, fulfills Humanities liberal arts foundation requirement, OR

• HIS 390 – Topics in European History,

​and

• ART 133 – Introduction to Digital Photography, fulfills Fine Arts liberal arts foundation requirement, OR
• ART 333 – Advanced Digital Photography

***APPLICATIONS DUE January 31***

The program has a capacity of 25 students and is filled on a rolling basis. If you’re interested, get started on your application now.

Contact the Study Abroad & Away Office with questions: abroad@augsburg.edu

Get more details and start an application on the Study Abroad & Away website

Study Abroad in Italy on Spring Break – Apply Now

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

Apply now to join the spring semester study abroad program, Interfaith Eating, Ethics, and Food Justice in Italy and travel to Montespertoli, Italy on spring break as a class.

Professor Matt Maruggi will be teaching the RLN 248: INTERFAITH EATING and ETHICS course and leading the group to Italy.

To join the class, you must complete an application through CGEE Study Abroad and Away–link below.

There is a Program Fee of $5,425 The program fee includes: international round-trip airfare from Minneapolis, all lodging, all meals, all transportation during the program, all program activities, and international health and travel insurance.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1

Get full details about this program, and start your application at the link below.

If you have any questions, contact

abroad@augsburg.edu

Interfaith Eating and Ethics in Italy: Info and online application here

Blessing of the Animals on Friday, October 6

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

We will offer a blessing of the animals in chapel at 10:40 am on Friday, October 6 in Hoversten Chapel. You are invited to bring your pet or emotional support or service animal to chapel for a blessing or send a photo to Janice Dames at dames@augsburg.edu by October 4 to have your pet featured in a chapel slideshow. World Animal Day is celebrated each year on October 4. On this day, animal life in all its forms is celebrated. The date was originally chosen because it is the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, a nature lover and patron saint of animals and the environment.

Scaffolding Writing for Student Success – October 3 – 3:40-5:00 p.m.

submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu

CTL’s Academic Literacies Series continues with Scaffolding Writing for Student Success, October 3, 2023, 3:40 -5:00 pm.

Session Description: Do you include writing assignments in your course? Do you have questions and/or need support? During this session, we will share information about how best to build your instruction for students to succeed in creating written assignments for your course. We will discuss creating an assignment sheet, planning brainstorming and drafting activities, and organizing a peer review session. We will also have time to discuss general needs and concerns instructors may have when teaching writing in their courses.

Presenter: Jennifer Forsthoefel Mollberg, Assistant Professor and Writing Center Director, English Department

Location: Marshall Room

Scaffolding Writing for Student Success Registration

Writing Your First Grant – October 4 – 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

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The Office of Faculty Development & CTL are pleased to offer the following workshop to support faculty development in grant writing:

Presenter: John Anderson, Director, Grants and Sponsored Programs

Session Description: Applying for a grant can be an intimidating process, especially if you have never done it before. But you don’t have to do it alone! This session introduces you to the people and resources at Augsburg who can help you identify and apply for grant funding. Attendees will learn the benefits that grants offer for one’s career, forms of support available to help you get started, and Augsburg’s procedures for submitting a grant proposal.

Location: Lindell Library 301

Writing Your First Grant Registration

Faculty Development / CTL October Events

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The Office of Faculty Development and Center for Teaching and Learning are pleased to offer a engaging schedule of professional development events in October. Sessions topics include two sessions on best practices in writing instruction, grant writing, AI, & accessibility. Please find the full schedule and links to register in advance for each of these opportunities on the detailed calendar linked below.

OFD/ CTL October Events

Take the Rethinking I-94 Survey

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Rethinking I-94 is a long-term planning process led by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to engage communities that live, work, commute, and play along the I-94 corridor between Minneapolis and St. Paul. Rethinking I-94 has reached an important milestone: design alternatives have been released to the public. Alternatives range from keeping things the same to creating an at-grade boulevard to expanding the number of freeway lanes. MnDOT is seeking feedback on these alternatives via an on-line survey (link below). Please take the survey and share your thoughts and insights.

Rethinking I-94 Survey

Book Discussion October 5 – Disability Visibility

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CLASS and Lindell Library invite you to a book discussion for “Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the 21st Century” edited by Alice Wong. “This anthology gives a glimpse into the rich complexity of the disabled experience, highlighting the passions, talents, and everyday lives of this community.”

We’ll discuss narratives from Part 2: “Becoming” on Thursday, October 5, 2023, 4:00-5:00 pm in Lindell Library, Room 301. We welcome you (students, faculty, and staff) to this discussion regardless of how much of the book you read! Snacks will be provided. Faculty/Staff: Good/Advanced standing credit for Diversity & Inclusion Certificate

A few copies of the book are available to borrow from Lindell Library at the circulation desk. You can find the book at your favorite bookstore and public library. For questions about this event or accommodation needs please contact class@augsburg.edu

Paid Summer Program to Study Public Policy and International Affairs

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The purpose of the Junior Summer Institute (JSI) Fellowship is to prepare students to obtain a Master’s or joint degree, in public policy, public administration, international affairs, or a related field. Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Junior Summer Institute is an intensive seven-week summer program that focuses on preparing students for careers as policy professionals, public administrators and other leadership roles in public service. The program was started to address the lack of diversity across the spectrum of professional public service, including government, nonprofits, public policy institutions, and international organizations.

Selected participants spend the summer at one of seven participating universities (University of Minnesota, Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon, Princeton, Harvard, University of Washington, or University of Michigan) where they take courses, learn from top leaders in the field and build their professional skills. Students must have junior or senior status and be planning to graduate between December 2024 and August 2025. There is no cost to attend and participants receive a stipend.

Application Due Date; Wednesday, November 1, 2023.

Contact URGO at urgo@augsburg.edu and reference your interest in PPIA before October 6th to set up a meeting to learn more.

Eligibility and Benefits

URGO Academic Year Research Funds

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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 20th. Student-faculty research teams are encouraged to submit proposals as soon as possible as the funds will be awarded on a rolling basis.

The URGO Advisory Committee will review proposals every other Thursday. Their next meeting is Thursday, October 5th. Proposals need to be submitted by noon on Wednesday the 4th in order to be considered.

If you have any questions about undergraduate research opportunities, please contact Dixie Shafer at shafer@augsburg.edu or urgo@augsburg.edu.

URGO Academic Year Research Application 2023-2024

Seeing Your Input: Wheelchair Storage for Commuters

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Seeking Your Input: Wheelchair Storage for Commuters

The CLASS Office is seeking your input regarding a potential on-campus storage space for mobility devices (wheelchairs, scooters, etc.). Please share your thoughts in this brief anonymous survey. We welcome input from the entire Augsburg Community (living on/off campus, using/not using a mobility device, faculty/staff/students etc.).

Survey Link: https://forms.gle/5wwMDmyZDEARHAaV8

The survey will be open until Fri, Oct 6. Thanks for your help!

New Student Positions This Week (2)

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

09/25/2023: Student: Women’s Hockey Team Manager
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999932954663-student-women-s-hockey-team-manager
09/25/2023: Center for Wellness and Counseling Student Program Assistant, AY 2023-24
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999932949026-center-for-wellness-and-counseling-student-program-assistant-ay-2023-24

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Application Due Tomorrow – Mayo Innovation Scholars Program

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Due Tomorrow! Applications for Augsburg’s Mayo Innovations Scholar Program are now available on the URGO website! This program is highly competitive and is primarily designed for juniors and seniors.

What is MISP?
In the process of conducting research, Mayo Clinic scientists have developed new products that may be marketable. These products are submitted to the Mayo Clinic Office of Intellectual Property (OIP) for a thorough investigation of marketability. The OIP has a significant backlog of products to be investigated. One of the backlogged products or inventions is assigned to each MISP team for investigative research and formal presentation at Mayo Clinic.

Augsburg’s team will consist of an MBA student, 2-3 undergraduate science students, 1-2 undergraduate business/economics student, 2 Augsburg faculty, and a Licensing Manager from the Mayo Clinic OIP. The team will work together to understand the science and applications of the project or innovation and analyze the market potential. Each undergraduate student on the team will receive $1,500. Teams will begin work during October and the final presentations will be in March.

To Apply:
Applications can be found on the URGO website (www.augsburg.edu/urgo). Completed applications must be submitted to urgo@augsburg.edu by Wednesday, September 27th. If you have any questions about the program, please contact us at urgo@augsburg.edu, 612-330-1447, or stop in at Hagfors 101.

Application

TOMORROW: Send-Off for Ariel Gutierrez – 2 p.m., East Commons

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Join us tomorrow at 2 p.m. in the East Commons for a send-off for Ariel Gutierrez, who is leaving Augsburg at the end this week.

We are so grateful for the amazing work Ariel has done in his role as an event planner for Augsburg over the the past four years. Please stop by to thank him and wish him well in the future!

Orange Shirt Day 2023

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Orange Shirt day recognized on Sept. 30th annually and is a national day of remembrance of those who survived Indian boarding schools and those who did not come home. This year the Augsburg Indigenous Student Assocation and American Indian Student Services are providing Orange Shirts with “Every child matters” on them for Augsburg students, staff, and faculty. Orange Shirts will be available (at no charge) on Sept. 28th & 29th in the Oyate Commons from 9am-4:30pm. T-shirts will be available while supplies last so it is first come first served. Any questions can be directed to aiss@augsburg.edu.

Learn more about Orange Shirt Day

Gilman Scholarship Applications – Due October 5

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The Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad applications are due October 5. This application cycle is for programs that start between December 1, 2023, and October 31, 2024 (Terms Accommodated: Spring 2024, Summer 2024, Fall 2024, and Academic Year 2024-2025_
Plan ahead to give yourself time to submit a solid application.
To be eligible for the Gilman a student must be a U.S. Citizen or National and receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application or during the term of the study abroad program or internship
Have questions? Get in touch:
abroad@augsburg.edu or studyabroad.augsburg.edu

Gilman Scholarship information and application

Photography and History in Paris and Berlin in May – Apply Now to Study Abroad

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Ready to earn 8 credits and Augsburg Experience this summer?

The summer program Innovation & Resistance: Photography and History in Paris and Berlin is a unique, short-term study abroad opportunity, open to all Auggies!
Earn 8 credits and your Augsburg experience in just a few weeks, while exploring two of the greatest European cities — Paris and Berlin – through the prism of history and photography. Visit museums, meet with speakers from across different industries, and so much more!
***Innovation & Resistance: Photography and History in Paris and Berlin***
Travel Dates: May 2024
Faculty Leaders: Jacqueline deVries and Christopher Houltberg
This is a 2-class program, and you’ll earn 8 credits, as well as Augsburg Experience. You’ll choose one History and one Photography course:
• HIS 195 – Topics in European History, fulfills Humanities liberal arts foundation requirement, OR
• HIS 390 – Topics in European History,
​and
• ART 133 – Introduction to Digital Photography, fulfills Fine Arts liberal arts foundation requirement, OR
• ART 333 – Advanced Digital Photography
***APPLICATIONS DUE January 31***
The program has a capacity of 25 students and is filled on a rolling basis. If you’re interested, get started on your application now.
Contact the Study Abroad & Away Office with questions: abroad@augsburg.edu

Get more details and start an application on the Study Abroad & Away website

Take Your Business Keystone in Greece in May – Apply Now

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Are you a Junior or Senior business or economics major? Do you still need your Keystone and/or Augsburg Experience requirement? If you answered yes to both of those questions, this program is for you!

Travel to Greece May 12 – 27, 2024 to complete your Keystone requirement and/or Augsburg Experience in an experiential course. Visit businesses of all kinds, enjoy guest lectures from Greek business professionals and experts, visit museums, try fresh, local foods, and more!

Applications are due by January 31, 2024.

Visit the Greece program page to learn more and apply

Waffles in Hoversten Chapel TONIGHT

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Student Ministry welcomes you TONIGHT in Hoversten Chapel at 8 pm for our first dinner church of the semester! There will be a waffle bar with plenty of toppings to choose from! Please RSVP on Auggie Life so we can ensure we have enough food for everyone. All are welcome!

Auggie Life Link: https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/event/9401251

Study Abroad in Cuba in May – Fine Arts Class for All Majors

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Have the experience of a lifetime–sign up for a summer fine arts study abroad program, led by professor Beliza Torres Narvaez. Spend 12 days in Cuba this May exploring arts and culture!

COMMUNITY, ARTS & CULTURE IN PUERTO RICO
Travel: May 12-23, 2024
Course: THR 295 – Topics: Arts, Culture, and Community in Cuba, (Fine Arts requirement), 4 credits
fulfills Augsburg Experience, too!
***Any Augsburg student in good standing, including graduating Seniors, are eligible to apply
*** APPLY BY January 31 ***
The program is filled on a rolling basis. Interested students should start an application now! Contact the Study Abroad & Away Office with questions: abroad@augsburg.edu

Get full program details and start an application here

Study Abroad in Italy on Spring Break – Apply Now

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Apply now to join the spring semester study abroad program, Interfaith Eating, Ethics, and Food Justice in Italy and travel to Montespertoli, Italy on spring break as a class.

Professor Matt Maruggi will be teaching the RLN 248: INTERFAITH EATING and ETHICS course and leading the group to Montespertoli, Italy.

To join the class, you must complete an application through CGEE Study Abroad and Away–link below.

There is a Program Fee of $5,425 The program fee includes: international round-trip airfare from Minneapolis, all lodging, all meals, all transportation during the program, all program activities, and international health and travel insurance.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1

Get full details about this program, and start your application at the link below.
If you have any questions, contact
abroad@augsburg.edu

Click here to learn more about Studying in Italy!

Miles Forma: Learning to Be Comfortable with People Who Are Different

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September 28, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (Central Time)

Miles is a disability advocate, public speaker, Augmentative Communication User, and Educator. In this honest conversation, Miles provides a perspective from someone who has experienced the special education system firsthand.

Please join us using this Zoom link: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/93439253794

Miles Website: https://milesforma.com/

https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/93439253794

https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/93439253794

Join Us for an Interactive Interfaith Discussion – TOMORROW

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Join Augsburg Interfaith Scholars for an interactive discussion on Judaism/Islam/Christianity and Interfaith Engagement.

Guest speakers include Matt Maruggi, Associate Professor of Religion and Department Chair and Shayna Sheinfeld, Assistant Professor of Religion and Philosophy.

Event details:
Thursday, September 28th
7:00 – 8:00 pm
Oren Gateway Center, 114

Learn more about Interfaith Scholars