St Paul Saints Baseball Tickets

submitted by isaacson@augsburg.edu

I’ve got tickets for the St Paul Saints that I won’t be able to use in this final homestand. Excellent seats near first base and great entertainment! Selling tickets for $15 each

Wednesday, 9/20 Two tickets, Section 105, Row 8, seats 1-2 (aisle)

Thursday, 9/21 Two tickets, Section 105, Row 10, seats 1-2 (aisle)

Saturday, 9/23 Two tickets, Section 105, Row 10, seats 1-2 (aisle)

Email isaacson@augsburg.edu with questions. Electronic transfer / payment

Attention Hyundai and Kia Owners

submitted by harri@augsburg.edu

Attention Hyundai and Kia owners –

Augsburg has experienced a number of attempted and completed auto thefts on our campus. Almost all of these incidents involved either Kia or Hyundai vehicles. This is consistent with a trend that has been occurring within the City of Minneapolis as well as across the country. We strongly encourage owners of these makes of vehicles to take extra precautions. Use of a steering wheel lock or other anti- theft device is recommended. Such devices are available on-line and at many auto part stores. We also suggest Hyundai and Kia owners check with their dealerships to see if there are any recalls or software upgrades available for their vehicle.

The incidents that have occurred on campus and in the surrounding community are under investigation by the Minneapolis Police. Augsburg Department of Public Safety continues to patrol the campus to both deter and detect criminal and/or suspicious activity. We urge anyone who observes suspicious behavior to contact us through Dispatch at 612-330-1717.

GenEd(it) Group Next Steps

submitted by boylek@augsburg.edu

Hello,

A warm welcome to our new and returning Augsburg community members.

The GenEd(it) Group is working to finalize a set of proposed revisions to our general education curriculum (the set of requirements all undergraduate students share) this fall. An overview of planned next steps are:
September: GenEd(it) Group creates draft version(s) of proposed revisions
October: Invite response to draft version(s) from faculty, staff and students
November: GenEd(it) Group finalizes proposed revisions
December: Shared governance begins

Since the start of this initiative in spring 2023, the GenEd(it) Group:
-Examined the rationale for general education revision
-Conducted a comparison of requirements across institutions
-Surveyed the Augsburg community about learning goals
-Convened a well-attended faculty workshop in May

We will be inviting feedback on the draft version(s) of proposed revisions to our general education curriculum next month. Specific details are forthcoming.
We look forward to hearing from you in the coming weeks.

With gratitude,
Stacy Freiheit
General Education Director
freiheit@augsburg.edu

GenEd(it) Group Members
Salma Caamir, Amanda Case, Kristen Chamberlain, Jennie Diaz, George Dierberger, Darcey Engen, Elaine Eschenbacher, Marah Jacobson, James Vela-McConnell, Stacy Freiheit

Resources
GenEd(it) Comment Box: 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#section-10
General Education Revision 2023 Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wAwd6cW63GwAQTMUzB-U9ocd7kpZzM7T

Free Speech at a Crossroads Symposium 9/18 to 9/20

submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu

Free Speech at a Crossroads: A Minnesota Dialogue, Monday-Wednesday, September 18-20, 2023. The Free Speech Project at Georgetown University and the Knight Foundation are hosting a Symposium on Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression (flyer attached), titled Free Speech at a Crossroads: A Minnesota Dialogue, being held at Hamline University next week. The symposium is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged but not required.

The impetus for holding the symposium here in the Twin Cities was the complex set of academic freedom issues raised at Hamline last year around a class that showed an image of the Prophet Mohamed; an Iranian artist’s exhibit at Macalester displaying images of Iranian women in sexually provocative clothing, and the events here Augsburg several years ago concerning the use of racist epithets in class discussions of American racial history several years ago.

Free Speech at a Crossroads

Mitigating Stereotype Threat and Imposter Phenomenon Webinar Tuesday, 1 p.m.

submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu

Strategies for Fostering Inclusive Campus Communities: Mitigating Stereotype Threat and Imposter Phenomenon
Tuesday, September 19, 2023, 1-2pm CDT

As part of Augsburg’s involvement with Belong: An Inclusive Learning Community, all faculty, staff, and administrators are invited to register and attend the Strategies for Fostering Inclusive Campus Communities: Mitigating Stereotype Threat and Imposter Phenomenon webinar on Tuesday September 19th at 1:00 pm CDT.

This interactive 60-minute webinar will provide you with practices to address stereotype threat and imposter phenomenon on campus. We hope you will take advantage of this professional development opportunity to learn best practices for making our students feel more included on campus.

Mitigating Stereotype Threat and Imposter Phenomenon Webinar Registration

Apply for Mayo Innovation Scholars Program

submitted by goffe@augsburg.edu

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

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 1st, 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

Gilman Scholarship Applications – Due October 5

submitted by lenze@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

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

submitted by lenze@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

Take Your Business Keystone in Greece in May – Apply Now

submitted by lenze@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

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

submitted by lenze@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!

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

submitted by lenze@augsburg.edu

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

Link to the Application!

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

submitted by madrids@augsburg.edu

September 28th, 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 first hand.

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

Securing Your Financial Future: Free One-on-One Consultations (Employees)

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

Your financial future matters. We understand that planning for your future, especially retirement, can be a complex and sometimes daunting task. Even though employer retirement contributions are temporarily paused, it’s vital to plan for tomorrow.

We’re excited to offer Augsburg retirement plan members Free one-on-one financial consultations with Jim Soholt of TIAA. 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?

Sessions offered on campus in the Cedar Room
9:00AM – 4:00 PM Tuesday 9/26
9:00AM – 4:00 PM Wednesday 9/27
9:00AM – 4:00 PM Thursday 9/28

RSVP Today using the link below (requires logging in to your TIAA account) or by calling 800-732-8353

Your financial well-being is our priority. Don’t miss out on this chance to take control of your financial future.

RSVP for a One-on-One Consultation

Tuesday Is National Voter Registration Day

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

Are you registered to vote? Tuesday, September 19 is National Voter Registration Day. To vote in Minnesota, you must be:

– A U.S. citizen
– At least 18 years old on Election Day
– A resident of Minnesota for 20 days
– Not currently incarcerated for a felony conviction

In Minnesota, you can register to vote online or on paper up to 21 days before Election Day. You can also register to vote on Election Day (November 7) at your polling place.

Visit Augsburg’s Voter Information website to find how out how you can register to vote.

Save the Date: Batalden Convocation (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.

Batalden Convocation

High Holy Days Information

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Rosh Hashanah began at sundown on Friday, September 15 and lasted through sundown Sunday, September 17. Yom Kippur begins at sundown on Sunday, September 24 and lasts until Monday night, September 25. Lesser known holidays Sukkot, Shmini Atzeret, and Simchat Torah are also part of this holiday season. Sukkot begins at sundown on Friday, September 29 and the non-work holiday lasts until sundown on Sunday, October 1. Sukkot continues (as a working holiday) until sundown on Friday, October 6. Shmini Atzeret begins that same night, Friday, October 6, and the following night begins Simchat Torah, which lasts until sundown on Sunday, October 8, both as non-work holidays. During these days, please be thoughtful of those who observe them by not scheduling meetings, conference calls, or deadlines. For teachers, please do not schedule tests, presentations, or other mandatory activities. And remember that many Jewish households host family and/or other guests for these holidays. For those who celebrate Christmas, imagine if everyone wanted something from you between the mornings of December 24th and December 26th while you had multiple things cooking, preparations to be in services, and family and friends coming over. Be thoughtful, kind, and inclusive. And greetings: “Happy New Year” is appropriate to say on Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. “Have an easy/meaningful fast” is appropriate to say on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement when Jews traditionally fast for 25 hours. Or to avoid mentioning fasting (which not everyone can do) you can say “Have a meaningful holiday” instead. “Happy holiday” is appropriate for Sukkot, Shmini Atzeret, and Simchat Torah, and really most Jewish holidays. Thank you!!” (Credit: Ronald Weber and Shayna Sheinfeld)

Augsburg Religious Holiday Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bsiyBZp2sQHfuA2jUGM2cnagAlz_tb0W-TIPnlocSus/edit?usp=sharing

Information at Interfaith at Augsburg

Interested in Research and Graduate School? Apply to the TRIO McNair Scholars Program

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

Augsburg’s TRIO McNair Scholars Program is recruiting students for Fall 2023 admission. Eligible applicants will be at Junior status by the end of Spring 2024 and available to conduct full-time research Summer 2024. Students from all majors are welcome to apply, though preference is given to applicants that are interested in pursuing a doctoral (Ph.D.) degree. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all participant slots are filled.

The TRIO McNair Scholars Program works with students who are members of groups underrepresented in graduate education and who exhibit strong academic potential. The goal of the program is to prepare Scholars for graduate study through coursework, academic advising, workshops, and involvement in undergraduate research and other scholarly activities. The program also assists with securing admission to and financial assistance for enrollment in graduate programs. Students will acquire the research skills necessary to succeed in graduate school through a paid research internship ($6000) with an Augsburg faculty member during Summer of 2024.

The McNair Scholars Program is federally-funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, to be eligible, applicants must be first-generation (neither parent graduated from a four-year college or university) AND low-income AND/OR may be persons from groups underrepresented in graduate education. The Department of Education defines these groups as African-American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Hispanic/Latino. Additionally, applicants must be either U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents and maintain at least a 2.8 cumulative GPA (3.0+ preferred). Unsure if you qualify? Please visit the link below for more information on eligibility requirements.

If you’re interested in learning more about McNair, please contact Lara Crombie, Program Coordinator, crombie@augsburg.edu. Visit https://www.augsburg.edu/mcnair/ for more information.

Determining McNair Eligibility “Cheat Sheet”

Book Discussion – October 5 Disability Visibility Part 2

submitted by ccharles@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 please contact class@augsburg.edu

New Staff Positions This Week (4)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

09/14/2023: Program Associate, Career Services and Off-Campus Study
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999930595706-program-associate-career-services-and-off-campus-study
09/13/2023: Public Safety Officer
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999930256528-public-safety-officer
09/08/2023: Event and Conference Coordinator
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999929418015-event-and-conference-coordinator
09/08/2023: Volunteer Coordinator – MN Urban Debate League
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999929407093-volunteer-coordinator-mn-urban-debate-league

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New Staff Position: Program Associate, Career Services and Off-Campus Study

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

Summary of Position: The Program Associate for Career Services and Off-Campus Study manages administrative operations for internships and events through the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work and for off-campus study programs through the Center for Global Education and Experience (CGEE). The Program Associate will work directly with students to prepare them for their learning experiences. The Strommen Center and CGEE are two of Augsburg’s four Centers of Commitment, dedicated to living out the university’s educational mission.

Primary Responsibilities

Strommen Center 0.5 FTE

– Coordinate and manage logistics for on-campus recruiting events i.e. employer info sessions and career fairs. Organize the annual recruiting calendar, including deadlines and processes.
– Oversee Augsburg’s internship program, tracking and data. Advise students completing zero-credit internships from registration through transcription.
– Support students seeking credit-bearing internships and the faculty who supervise them.
– Maintain employer database and recruiting system (currently Handshake.)
– Develop communication materials for employers including website content.
– Monitor the Strommen Center departmental email accounts and ensure that inquiries are responded to in a timely.

CGEE 0.5 FTE

– Review students’ post-acceptance documents, verifying that they are submitted and are valid in CGEE’s application system (Terra Dotta).
– Coordinate and manage CGEE course offerings, record generation for non-Augsburg students, student registration, grade reports, and other course-related and records-related administrative activities.
– Create student accounts for international and domestic exchange students who come to Augsburg.
– Liaise with Health and Safety Coordinator, Disability Services, and other student services departments at Augsburg and at non-Augsburg students’ home institutions.
– Monitor host-country visa regulations for US and non-US citizens; coordinate visa processing.
– Design, deliver, and coordinate pre-departure materials and orientation sessions for CGEE programs in conjunction with program staff.

Additional Responsibilities

– Represent the Strommen Center or CGEE at campus events like SOAR and other student information sessions.
– Other relevant duties as assigned.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

– Typical work environment is in an office.
– Regular computer and phone use.
– Sedentary work for long periods of time.
– Lifting and carrying materials up to ten pounds for events or presentations.

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

submitted by madrids@augsburg.edu

September 28th, 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 first hand.

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

Miles Website: https://milesforma.com/

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

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!

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.

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

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

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Securing Your Financial Future: Free One-on-One Consultations (Employees)

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

Your financial future matters. We understand that planning for your future, especially retirement, can be a complex and sometimes daunting task. Even though employer retirement contributions are temporarily paused, it’s vital to plan for tomorrow.

We’re excited to offer Augsburg retirement plan members Free one-on-one financial consultations with Jim Soholt of TIAA. 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?

Sessions offered on campus in the Cedar Room
9:00AM – 4:00 PM Tuesday 9/26
9:00AM – 4:00 PM Wednesday 9/27
9:00AM – 4:00 PM Thursday 9/28

RSVP Today using the link below (requires logging in to your TIAA account) or by calling 800-732-8353

Your financial well-being is our priority. Don’t miss out on this chance to take control of your financial future.

RSVP for a One-on-One Consultation

ELearning Update/Reminder – Syllabus/Gradebook Alignment

submitted by hadjiyanis@augsburg.edu

It is important that your syllabus is reflected in your gradebook so that students have a clear understanding of expectations and grading. The following are some suggestions for syllabus/gradebook alignment.

– Use the Augsburg University Syllabus Template as a model. You will find this template located in “Faculty Moodle Resources” under the “Faculty/Staff Help” tab. This template includes important university policies and an example of how your syllabus shows the percentage of points assigned to each graded item.

– The default gradebook setup is “Natural” (points-defined assessment with or without weights). Here is the recommended gradebook set up and how to add an activity like a Moodle Assignment, Forum, Quiz, or Attendance activity.

NOTE: this is a *condensed* version of the weekly update we email directly to all faculty.
For additional support, contact your LFC or IDT (Instructional Design Technologist). https://sites.augsburg.edu/it/get-help/faculty-and-staff-support-lfcs/

recommended gradebook set up

Tickets Selling Fast: Reserve Your Spot at the MNUDL Mayors Challenge

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

Get a chance to see one of Augsburg’s powerful programs in action at the MNUDL Mayors Challenge: The Great Prosperity Debate.

At the event, four urban debaters from both sides of the river will compete in a showcase debate about economic inequality, centered on Universal Basic Income. Governor Tim Walz and First Lady Gwen Walz will be in attendance, along with invited guests Mayor Jacob Frey and Mayor Melvin Carter along with various other VIPs!

This event is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to 1,300+ middle and high school students in the Twin Cities. Learn more about our programming here: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/

Join us from 5-8 PM at the American Swedish Institute on Thursday, September 21st.

We hope you’ll join us to see our program in action! Get your ticket today:
https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/2023-mayors-challenge/

Need to Know When Elevators Are Down? Opt In Here

submitted by escobarr@augsburg.edu

As part of this new process, a new opt-in listserv will offer timely information and updates about elevator status around campus, including when normal service resumes after an elevator has been out of order. If this information would help you avoid disruptions and navigate campus more easily, please subscribe at the link below.

Subscribe to elevator updates

New Staff Positions This Week (6)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

09/13/2023: Public Safety Officer
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999930256528-public-safety-officer
09/09/2023: Program Associate, Career Services and Off-Campus Study
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999930595706-program-associate-career-services-and-off-campus-study
09/08/2023: Event and Conference Coordinator
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999929418015-event-and-conference-coordinator
09/08/2023: Volunteer Coordinator – MN Urban Debate League
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999929407093-volunteer-coordinator-mn-urban-debate-league
09/07/2023: Lead Custodian (Wednesday – Sunday, 6:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.)
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999929122253-lead-custodian-wednesday-sunday-6-30-a-m-3-00-p-m-
09/07/2023: 1st Shift Custodian
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999929121923-1st-shift-custodian

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TODAY: Annual TriBeta Plant Sale

submitted by vaneck@augsburg.edu

TriBeta and the Biology Dept. Greenhouse are holding their annual plant sale!

Date: Thursday, September 14
Time: 10 a.m. — 3 pm.
Where: Lobby of the Christensen Center

We’ll have easy-care houseplants, including some lush begonias and peperomias, aroids, cacti and succulents, and even a few carnivorous pitcher plants! We’ll also have a select number of mature specimens for sale for those houseplant afficionados. Stocks of the most desirable species are limited, so get there early!

Cash or PayPal accepted. Plant prices start at $5. Funds raised directly support greenhouse operations and the Augsburg chapter of the TriBeta Biology Honors Society.

plant sale poster

The Writing Center Is Open

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!

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.

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

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

Need to Know When Elevators Are Down? Opt In Here

submitted by escobarr@augsburg.edu

As part of this new process, a new opt-in listserv will offer timely information and updates about elevator status around campus, including when normal service resumes after an elevator has been out of order. If this information would help you avoid disruptions and navigate campus more easily, please subscribe at the link below.

Subscribe to elevator updates

Seeing Things Whole Launches Community Practice Cohort

submitted by cliftonk@augsburg.edu

This fall, The Reell Office of Seeing Things Whole is launching our first Community Practice Cohort to support the professional development of three leaders by advancing their strategic thinking toward action.

Seeing Things Whole is a disciplined process that embraces the organization’s relationships to the larger world, cultivating whole leaders and thriving organizations to positively impact the common good. Working closely with staff and cohort members, participants will receive customized coaching, develop mutually supportive relationships, and learn to apply the Seeing Things Whole framework to real-life problems. Over the course of three months, cohort members will identify and dig into a particular workplace challenge, gaining insights and perspective to see the whole of their situation and formulate an effective path forward.

Participants will:
– Attend three Whole Leader Roundtable sessions throughout fall 2023
– Work with fellow cohort members and staff to articulate and make progress on a leadership challenge
– Present the challenge to a Whole Leader Roundtable and receive focused feedback and insight
– Share progress and provide accountability within the Community of Practice Cohort
– Participate in structured reflection throughout the experience
– Leadership challenges can encompass a wide range of issues, such as how to grow a program that requires many collaborators, how to share power within hierarchical organizational structures, or how to sustain motivation and resilience in a challenging leadership environment.

This opportunity is ideal for any individual looking to develop a deeper, more positive connection between their values and leadership action.

Learn more and share your interest online at – https://www.augsburg.edu/seeingthingswhole/2023/08/23/reell-office-launches-first-community-practice-cohort/

Contact the Reell Office Program Director, Keri Clifton, with specific questions at 612-330-1525 or cliftonk@augsburg.edu.

Reell Office of Seeing Things Whole

Interested in Research and Graduate School? Apply to the TRIO McNair Scholars Program

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

Augsburg’s TRIO McNair Scholars Program is recruiting students for Fall 2023 admission. Eligible applicants will be at Junior status by the end of Spring 2024 and available to conduct full-time research Summer 2024. Students from all majors are welcome to apply, though preference is given to applicants that are interested in pursuing a doctoral (Ph.D.) degree. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all participant slots are filled.

The TRIO McNair Scholars Program works with students who are members of groups underrepresented in graduate education and who exhibit strong academic potential. The goal of the program is to prepare Scholars for graduate study through coursework, academic advising, workshops, and involvement in undergraduate research and other scholarly activities. The program also assists with securing admission to and financial assistance for enrollment in graduate programs. Students will acquire the research skills necessary to succeed in graduate school through a paid research internship ($6000) with an Augsburg faculty member during Summer of 2024.

The McNair Scholars Program is federally-funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, to be eligible, applicants must be first-generation (neither parent graduated from a four-year college or university) AND low-income AND/OR may be persons from groups underrepresented in graduate education. The Department of Education defines these groups as African-American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Hispanic/Latino. Additionally, applicants must be either U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents and maintain at least a 2.8 cumulative GPA (3.0+ preferred). Unsure if you qualify? Please visit the link below for more information on eligibility requirements.

If you’re interested in learning more about McNair, please contact Lara Crombie, Program Coordinator, crombie@augsburg.edu. Visit https://www.augsburg.edu/mcnair/ for more information.

Determining McNair Eligibility “Cheat Sheet”

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

submitted by madrids@augsburg.edu

September 28th, 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

https://milesforma.com/

Chapel: Interfaith Scholars

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am for a blessing of the Interfaith Scholars. Interfaith Scholars are students who are interested in exploring the religious diversity of the Augsburg student body, the wider Twin Cities community, and the United States through interreligious dialogue and action. Dr. Najeeba Syeed, El Hibri Professor of Religion and Executive Director of Interfaith at Augsburg, teaches the course and will introduce the scholars.

Paid Summer Program to Study Public Policy and International Affairs

submitted by shafer@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 1st, 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

Apply for Mayo Innovation Scholars Program

submitted by shafer@augsburg.edu

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

Book Discussion October 5 -Disability Visibility Part 2

submitted by ccharles@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 please contact class@augsburg.edu

“We Are Riverside” Cultural Workshops at Brian Coyle Center: Somali, Oromo and Native American

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

“We Are Riverside” Cultural Workshops at Brian Coyle Center: Somali, Oromo and Native American

Join Pillsbury United Communities at the Brian Coyle Center for their “We Are Riverside” series of cultural immersion workshops planned in partnership with neighborhood organizations and businesses. These events uplift the cultures of Cedar-Riverside to build bridges of understanding across our community.

Workshops are four hours on Saturday afternoons leading up to the Cedar-Riverside Multicultural Dinner on Thursday, September 21st–mark your calendars, this is a much-loved community gathering with great food from restaurants across the neighborhood, performances from different cultural groups, translators to help neighbors connect across language barriers and a bunch of other fun stuff!

You can register for the workshops using the links below. There is a suggested donation of $25 dollars, but you do not have to pay to register or attend–all are welcome!

Saturday, 16 September
We Are Cedar-Riverside: Oromo Cultural Immersion Workshop
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/we-are-cedar-riverside-oromo-cultural-immersion-workshop-tickets-695501372327?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

Saturday, 23 September
We Are Cedar-Riverside: Native American Cultural Immersion Workshop
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/we-are-cedar-riverside-native-american-cultural-immersion-workshop-tickets-696101306747?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

We Are Riverside

Petition to Keep Our Streets MPLS the Organizer of Open Streets MPLS

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Petition to Keep Our Streets MPLS the Organizer of Open Streets MPLS

After 12 years of working on this program, we believe we can bring the best version of Open Streets Minneapolis to the City of Minneapolis and other cities in Minnesota, and we will be applying to become the organizer in 2024.

It is not an overstatement to attribute the success of Open Streets Minneapolis directly to us, Our Streets MPLS, as the organizer. We founded this event and have fostered years of community engagement and relationships to make it the success that it is. We are steadfast in the belief that we remain the event series organizers to continue the level of engagement and success of Open Streets Minneapolis.

Connecting marginalized communities to opportunities to engage in dialogue about walking, biking, and rolling has always been at the forefront of our mission and the core of the events we host. The proposal for Open Streets Minneapolis 2024 aims to fund payroll, equipment, communication, and professional fees to feature local talent, insurance, software, supplies, and printing costs so that we can elevate the richness and diversity of these communities, and highlight the incredible potential for each of these communities to thrive.

We take great care in choosing areas that have been most impacted by historically harmful transportation decisions. We prioritize communities that might not be able to afford to host an event like Open Streets Minneapolis, and we believe the City of Minneapolis should share this priority.

Follow this link to sign the petition: https://www.openstreetsmpls.org/petition_to_keep_our_streets_mpls_the_organizer_of_open_streets_mpls

Transmigrating Cassettes Vol. 1 Friday, September 15, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Transmigrating Cassettes Vol. 1

Friday, September 15, 5:30 – 8:00 PM
program starts at 6 PM

Soomaal House Gallery
2200 Minnehaha Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404

Organized as part of the public program for the inaugural 2023-2024 Soomaal House Archive Fellowship.

The public is invited to the concluding presentation by Soomaal House Archive Fellows-in-residence SITAAD (Leyla Degan and Naima Hassan). Over the course of the residency, the fellows have developed the first iteration of their project Transmigrating Cassettes in various settings, including Milan, Amsterdam, New York City, New Jersey, and Minneapolis. In the Twin Cities, the fellows have benefited from a rich program delivered by Soomaal House of Art, Immigration History Research Center Archives (IHRCA), and The Liberal Arts Engagement Hub.

The presentation will delve into the fellows’ sonic-research methodology and their activation of Augustus F. Sherman’s Somali Photographs. The fellows will provide a walk-through of their archival research visits to Ellis Island, New York Public Library, Drew University (GCAH) and their findings. The presentation will conclude with a sonic offering.

The presentation will include light refreshments.

REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/presenting-transmigrating-cassettes-tickets-717381787237?aff=oddtdtcreator

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GENERAL / GALLERY HOURS
Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday
1 – 5 PM

CURRENT EXHIBIT:
The Blooming Lotus Flower
August 19 – September 23, 2023

Interfaith Forum – TODAY at 7 p.m. – Hindu Approaches to Interfaith with Dr. Iva Patel

submitted by syeedn@augsburg.edu

The Interfaith Institute will be hosting seven Interfaith Forums this academic year.
We’re so excited to welcome Dr. Iva Patel as our speaker for the first of seven Interfaith Forums planned by the Interfaith Institute this year! She will be presenting on Hindu approaches to interfaith relationships. She is on the faculty of Augsburg University. She is a scholar, translator, and instructor of Asian religious literature with specialization in literary cultures of Indian religious traditions.

We’re honored to have her join us at 7 pm, Thursday, September 14, Oren Gateway Center, OGC 114. Open to everyone on our campus community. Look for more forums coming up throughout this semester!

https://www.augsburg.edu/interfaith/interfaith-forum-on-september-14-with-dr-iva-patel/

New Staff Positions This Week (4)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

09/08/2023: Event and Conference Coordinator
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999929418015-event-and-conference-coordinator
09/08/2023: Volunteer Coordinator – MN Urban Debate League
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999929407093-volunteer-coordinator-mn-urban-debate-league
09/07/2023: Lead Custodian (Wednesday – Sunday, 6:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.)
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999929122253-lead-custodian-wednesday-sunday-6-30-a-m-3-00-p-m-
09/07/2023: 1st Shift Custodian
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999929121923-1st-shift-custodian

Search Augsburg Job Postings

TOMORROW: Annual TriBeta Plant Sale

submitted by vaneck@augsburg.edu

TriBeta and the Biology Dept. Greenhouse are holding their annual plant sale!

Date: Thursday, September 14
Time: 10 a.m. — 3 pm.
Where: Lobby of the Christensen Center

We’ll have easy-care houseplants, including some lush begonias and peperomias, aroids, cacti and succulents, and even a few carnivorous pitcher plants! We’ll also have a select number of mature specimens for sale for those houseplant afficionados. Stocks of the most desirable species are limited, so get there early!

Cash or PayPal accepted. Plant prices start at $5. Funds raised directly support greenhouse operations and the Augsburg chapter of the TriBeta Biology Honors Society.

plant sale poster

Book Discussion – Disability Visibility Part 2

submitted by ccharles@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 please contact class@augsburg.edu

Clinical Trial Opportunity for Healthy Adults

submitted by nelsonam@augsburg.edu

Help Advance Research on Neurodegenerative Disorders

What is the goal of the study?
The purpose of this study is to find out whether insulin, a drug approved by the FDA for
the treatment of diabetes mellitus, reaches the brain and spinal cord when delivered as a
nasal spray (intranasally).

What happens in the study?
· There will be 3 in-person visits (lasting 2-4 hours) and one phone call
· At Visit 2, you will receive one dose of intranasal insulin and undergo a lumbar
puncture (spinal tap).

Where will the study take place?
HealthPartners Neuroscience Center
295 Phalen Boulevard,
St. Paul, MN 55130
and
Regions Hospital
640 Jackson St.
St. Paul 55101

You may be eligible if:
You are between the ages of 18 and 35
You are willing/able to have a lumbar puncture

What is the cost?
All study related procedures will be paid for with research funds. Participants will be paid for completing study visits.

Contact the study team:Call: (651) 495-6363 or email clinicaltrials@healthpartners.com

https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05866367?term=NCT05866367&rank=1

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 1st, 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

Event: Learning to Be Comfortable with People Who Are Different Is an Essential Life Skill

submitted by madrids@augsburg.edu

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 in the first hand. Please join us utilizing this Link https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/93439253794

Apply for Mayo Innovation Scholars Program

submitted by shafer@augsburg.edu

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

Calling All Clarinets

submitted by weisec@augsburg.edu

Do you play Clarinet or know someone who does?? The Augsburg Concert Band needs you! Students, Staff, Faculty and community members are invited to join our band – contact Dr. Charles Weise – ( weisec@augsburg.edu ), for more information.

Our fall concert is Monday, Nov. 20th – there’s still plenty of time to learn our pieces and join the musical fun. We are also looking for trumpets and French Horns!

Band is Grand!!

Interfaith Forum: Hindu Approaches to Interfaith Relationships

submitted by syeedn@augsburg.edu

The Interfaith Institute will be hosting seven Interfaith Forums this academic year.
We’re so excited to welcome Dr. Iva Patel as our speaker for the first of seven Interfaith Forums planned by the Interfaith Institute this year! She will be presenting on Hindu approaches to interfaith relationships. She is on the faculty of Augsburg University. She is a scholar, translator, and instructor of Asian religious literature with specialization in literary cultures of Indian religious traditions. We’re honored to have her join us at 7 pm, Thursday, September 14, Oren Gateway Center, OGC 114. Open to everyone on our campus community. Look for more forums coming up throughout this semester!

Need to Know When Elevators Are Down? Opt In Here

submitted by escobarr@augsburg.edu

As part of this new process, a new opt-in listserv will offer timely information and updates about elevator status around campus, including when normal service resumes after an elevator has been out of order. If this information would help you avoid disruptions and navigate campus more easily, please subscribe at the link below.

Subscribe to elevator updates

New Staff Positions This Week (6)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

09/08/2023: Event and Conference Coordinator
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999929418015-event-and-conference-coordinator
09/08/2023: Volunteer Coordinator – MN Urban Debate League
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999929407093-volunteer-coordinator-mn-urban-debate-league
09/08/2023: Seasonal Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999929398283-seasonal-assistant-women-s-basketball-coach
09/07/2023: Lead Custodian (Wednesday – Sunday, 6:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.)
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999929122253-lead-custodian-wednesday-sunday-6-30-a-m-3-00-p-m-
09/07/2023: 1st Shift Custodian
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999929121923-1st-shift-custodian
09/05/2023: Assistant Women’s Hockey Coach
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999928354945-assistant-women-s-hockey-coach

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:

09/06/2023: Art & Design Student Assistant
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999928806902-art-design-student-assistant
09/05/2023: Financial Aid Assistant, Academic Year 2023-24
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999928422003-financial-aid-assistant-academic-year-2023-24

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Annual TriBeta Plant Sale

submitted by vaneck@augsburg.edu

TriBeta and the Biology Dept. Greenhouse are holding their annual plant sale!

Date: Thursday, September 14
Time: 10 a.m. — 3 pm.
Where: Lobby of the Christensen Center

We’ll have easy-care houseplants, including some lush begonias and peperomias, aroids, cacti and succulents, and even a few carnivorous pitcher plants! We’ll also have a select number of mature specimens for sale for those houseplant afficionados. Stocks of the most desirable species are limited, so get there early!

Cash or PayPal accepted. Plant prices start at $5. Funds raised directly support greenhouse operations and the Augsburg chapter of the TriBeta Biology Honors Society.

plant sale poster

Does Youth Political Activism Work in Southern Africa?

submitted by hardaker@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg community is invited to join CGEE in welcoming Pinias Kashedi, Global Faculty from Namibia, on campus! He will be hosting a talk about the marginalization of youth in Southern Africa, titled, “Education Capture and Youth Marginalization in Namibia.” A brief description is below:

In 2023, economic opportunities for young people in Namibia are drying up. The country is facing nearly 90,000 unemployed graduates, many with advanced educational qualifications, in a nation with a total population of approximately 2.5 million. With one of the highest unemployment rates in Africa, there is a prevailing belief among Namibian youth that political activism does not yield results.

Colonial and social injustices are a factor to these contemporary issues, but also an inherited education system which perpetuates economic and social marginalization of young people. What measures, if any, is the Namibian government undertaking to address these pressing concerns? Mr. Kashedi will expound upon these matters from his point of view as a Namibian citizen who has worked with youth for many years, during this captivating “GlobalEd” talk right here at Augsburg University.

When: Wednesday, September 20th
Time: 3:40 p.m.
Where: OGC 100

ALL are welcome to attend! We appreciate an RSVP, but it is not required.

RSVP Today!

Girls Dream Code: Opportunity for Interested Students, Faculty and Staff

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

PART-TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY!!

LOOKING FOR PART-TIME COMPUTER SCIENCE INSTRUCTORS FOR OUR CODING PROGRAMS FOR MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!

After school programs, 3-5 pm CST, 1 day a week for 8-12 weeks.
Curriculum training & course material will be provided.
Pay range: $30/hour. Must have time flexibility and be able to commute to the school sites!

If interested, please send your resume to info@girlsdreamcode.org

Girls Dream Code is a 501c3 nonprofit and our mission is to empower young girls of color to pursue an interest in tech by providing free tech workshops.

http://WWW.GIRLSDREAMCODE.ORG

Need to Know When Elevators Are Down? Opt In Here

submitted by escobarr@augsburg.edu

As part of this new process, a new opt-in listserv will offer timely information and updates about elevator status around campus, including when normal service resumes after an elevator has been out of order. If this information would help you avoid disruptions and navigate campus more easily, please subscribe at the link below.

Subscribe to elevator updates

Comm Studies, Film, & New Media Open House

submitted by chamberk@augsburg.edu

The Communication Studies, Film, and New Media Department (CFN) invites all interested students to attend our Open House on Wednesday, September 13 between 12:00-3:00pm. All are welcome to come and go. Come eat snacks, play games, explore our VR equipment, and see what we have to offer this year. Not a major? Not a problem! We hope to see you there!

Communication Studies, Film, and New Media Department Open House
September 13th, 12:00-3:00 pm in Foss Atrium
Snacks, VR, games, freebies, faculty, and fun!

Bonner Community Leaders Intern Placements

submitted by mitche13@augsburg.edu

The Bonner Community Leaders (BCL) program is a part of a nationally recognized network of leadership and scholarship programs through the Bonner Foundation. Our applications are still open for the semester, we have placements that are open for students who are interested in community base work. We have placements on and off campus.

Placements:

Banyan Community
826 MSP
Augsburg Campus Ministry
MN Urban Debate League
Health Commons
Literacy MN
Multicultural-Life: LGBTQIA+ Student Services

Application

Student Financial Services Drop-In Hours in Oyaté Commons

submitted by voj10@augsburg.edu

Oyaté Commons is located on the lower floor of Christensen Center in Suite 2

We will be hosting student financial aid services to support you with any general financial aid questions! The drop-in hours will be on:

– Tuesday, September 19th: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
– Thursday, September 21st: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Feel empowered in understanding your educational finances and get support on:
– Unpaid balance holds
– Dream Act or FAFSA Applications
– Financial Planning
– Other General Financial Aid Questions

A reminder that you can also schedule an appointment with student financial aid on Navigate or by emailing them directly at studentfinances@augsburg.edu

For any general questions about our drop-in hours or accessibility accommodations and requests, please email us at mlife@augsburg.edu

The YWCA Presents “It’s Time to Talk: Forums on Race”

submitted by shepherg@augsburg.edu

The YWCA’s 21st Annual It’s Time to Talk: Forums on Race™ provides an opportunity for the Twin Cities community and beyond to engage in crucial conversations on race and racism. This year’s host and keynote speaker is Marc Lamont Hill, American academic, author, activist, television personality, and professor of media studies and urban education at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The featured breakout speakers are Dr. Joi Lewis and Kyle “Guante” Tran Myhre.

Please consider attending this free and VIRTUAL community event!

Learn More Here: https://ywcampls.org/event/its-time-to-talk-forums-on-race/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Register%20Now&utm_campaign=RJPP%20News%20-%20August%202023

Register Here

Student Employment Opportunity: Get Paid to Help Preserve Native History

submitted by vanclev1@augsburg.edu

The library is looking for a student with an interest in American Indian, First Nations, and Indigenous Studies to work on an archival project during this academic year. The Migizi Collection in Lindell Library was created between the late 1970s and the early 1990s, and it mainly consists of radio broadcasts, interviews, and oral histories focused on American Indian, First Nations, and Indigenous communities, especially those in Minneapolis and the Upper Midwest

Click the link for more information and to apply! https://smrtr.io/g7TTn

https://smrtr.io/g7TTn

Chapel TODAY: Uncovering Vocation with Dr. Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am as we resume our Uncovering Vocation series co-sponsored by the Christensen Center for Vocation. Dr. Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright, Associate Professor of Biology, will speak about “Vocation Favors the Prepared Mind (or “How I Got to Augsburg”).”

Book Discussion- Disability Visibility Part 2

submitted by ccharles@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 please contact class@augsburg.edu

The Writing Center Is Open

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!

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.

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

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

New Staff Positions This Week (6)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

09/08/2023: Event and Conference Coordinator
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999929418015-event-and-conference-coordinator
09/08/2023: Volunteer Coordinator – MN Urban Debate League
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999929407093-volunteer-coordinator-mn-urban-debate-league
09/08/2023: Seasonal Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999929398283-seasonal-assistant-women-s-basketball-coach
09/07/2023: Lead Custodian (Wednesday – Sunday, 6:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.)
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999929122253-lead-custodian-wednesday-sunday-6-30-a-m-3-00-p-m-
09/07/2023: 1st Shift Custodian
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999929121923-1st-shift-custodian
09/05/2023: Assistant Women’s Hockey Coach
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999928354945-assistant-women-s-hockey-coach

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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:

09/06/2023: Art & Design Student Assistant
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999928806902-art-design-student-assistant
09/05/2023: Financial Aid Assistant, Academic Year 2023-24
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999928422003-financial-aid-assistant-academic-year-2023-24

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Submit Your Application to Join the 2023-2024 Thó Wiŋ Magazine Board

submitted by haydenc@augsburg.edu

Do you like art of all different mediums? Do you believe art should be more accessible to the Augsburg community? Do you think getting art published should be accessible to anyone and everyone in the Augsburg community? If you agree, you’ll be a great addition to the Thó Wiŋ Magazine editorial board!

We are in the process of hiring an entirely new board for the 2023-2024 academic year! We are looking for Lead, Managing, and Assistant Editors, as well as an Art Director/Layout Editor. Training will be provided by our outgoing lead editors! Thó Wiŋ Magazine (previously Murphy Square Quarterly) has been around since the 1970s and we are so excited to be passing the torch to a new group Augsburg community members. These are stipend positions and a great way to dip your toe into the wonderful world of publishing!

There are a few open positions for anyone and everyone of any skill level or experience. We do especially encourage BIPOC, AAPI, queer, trans, non-binary, women, and/or underclassmen to apply.

If you have any questions, please reach out to our outgoing Co-Lead Editors Jack J [he/him/they] ( jack.jensen@alumni.Augsburg.edu) or Corey H [they/them] (haydenc@augsburg.edu)

We look forward to reviewing your applications!
Corey Hayden and Jack Jensen,
Co-Lead Editors ‘23

Please find the application form here!

Wednesday – Study Abroad and Away Fair

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Come learn about off-campus study programs available to Auggies, both abroad and in the USA. Programs range from a few weeks, to a semester, to a year, and there are opportunities that can work for every Auggie.

STUDY ABROAD & AWAY FAIR
Wednesday, September 13
10am – 2pm
Campus Quad (rain location Christensen Center lobby)

Pick up brochures, ask questions, and get inspired!

Attend the Fair to Enter the Prize Drawing for one of three gift cards: Visa, Target, or Augsburg Bookstore!

Follow us on Instagram to get some sneak peek fair information! @global_auggies

Check out Study Abroad & Away Programs here

Student Job Opening: Central Services

submitted by cswanson@augsburg.edu

Central Services, Augsburg’s Copy Center and Shipping and Mail Services Center, is currently seeking a few enthusiastic and dependable part-time student customer service assistants to work two specific shifts each day, Monday through Friday. First shift: 10am – 1pm, and second shift: 12pm – 3pm. Specific needs currently are for shifts on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday afternoons.

Requirements: currently enrolled; Work-study eligibility

Rate of Pay: $15.19 per hour

Central Services Customer Service Student Assistant

Part-time Evening Receptionist Wanted: Westminster Presbyterian Church

submitted by cswanson@augsburg.edu

Westminster Presbyterian Church seeks a part-time evening Receptionist for Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 3pm until 8 or 9pm, with some additional hours or flexibility available.

This position will maintain a welcoming, organized, and professional reception desk for our members, community, and staff. Please read the full job description for more information.

Please submit application materials, including resume, cover letter, and 2-3 references to: Jessica Willson (jwillson@wpc-mpls.org) and PJ Eichten (pjeichten@wpc-mpls.org).

Part-time Evening Receptionist Position Info

Interested in Research and Graduate School? Apply to the TRIO McNair Scholars Program

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

Augsburg’s TRIO McNair Scholars Program is recruiting students for Fall 2023 admission. Eligible applicants will be at Junior status by the end of Spring 2024 and available to conduct full-time research Summer 2024. Students from all majors are welcome to apply, though preference is given to applicants that are interested in pursuing a doctoral (Ph.D.) degree. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all participant slots are filled.

The TRIO McNair Scholars Program works with students who are members of groups underrepresented in graduate education and who exhibit strong academic potential. The goal of the program is to prepare Scholars for graduate study through coursework, academic advising, workshops, and involvement in undergraduate research and other scholarly activities. The program also assists with securing admission to and financial assistance for enrollment in graduate programs. Students will acquire the research skills necessary to succeed in graduate school through a paid research internship ($6000) with an Augsburg faculty member during Summer of 2024.

The McNair Scholars Program is federally-funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, to be eligible, applicants must be first-generation (neither parent graduated from a four-year college or university) AND low-income AND/OR may be persons from groups underrepresented in graduate education. The Department of Education defines these groups as African-American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Hispanic/Latino. Additionally, applicants must be either U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents and maintain at least a 2.8 cumulative GPA (3.0+ preferred). Unsure if you qualify? Please visit the link below for more information on eligibility requirements.

If you’re interested in learning more about McNair, please contact Lara Crombie, Program Coordinator, crombie@augsburg.edu. Visit https://www.augsburg.edu/mcnair/ for more information.

Determining McNair Eligibility “Cheat Sheet”

Interested in STEM?

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

If so, STEM Peer Mentoring wants you!

STEM Peer Mentoring is a student-led mentoring program that focuses on providing support to First-years and Sophomores as they navigate their academic and professional careers in STEM.

Mentors in STEM Peer Mentoring can play a pivotal role in establishing the success of beginning STEM students. If you’re a rising Junior or Senior in a STEM major, enjoy being a leader and/or have lots of advice & resources to share — this is for you!! (Transfer students are also welcome!)

Augsburg’s STEM majors include:
-Biology
-Bio-psychology
-Chemistry
-Computer Science
-Environmental Studies
-Mathematics
-Physics

Students are matched according to their major and information they provide on the STEM Peer Mentoring Application (see link below!).

Generally, students are asked to commit about 3-4 hours/month of involvement as they meet one-on-one with their mentee and attend occasional group meetings.

Please apply! Complete the application below to express your interest to participate starting Fall 2021. We will be reaching out to everyone interested with more information. Any questions can be sent to stempeer@augsburg.edu.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSea4qRt2xoNn8rM5rdinMbLIXmmljf5V_OS_MX4uqLSXoszAA/viewform

High Holy Days

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Friday, September 15 and lasts through sundown Sunday, September 17. Yom Kippur begins at sundown on Sunday, September 24 and lasts until Monday night, September 25. Lesser known holidays Sukkot, Shmini Atzeret, and Simchat Torah are also part of this holiday season. Sukkot begins at sundown on Friday, September 29 and the non-work holiday lasts until sundown on Sunday, October 1. Sukkot continues (as a working holiday) until sundown on Friday, October 6. Shmini Atzeret begins that same night, Friday, October 6, and the following night begins Simchat Torah, which lasts until sundown on Sunday, October 8, both as non-work holidays. During these days, please be thoughtful of those who observe them by not scheduling meetings, conference calls, or deadlines. For teachers, please do not schedule tests, presentations, or other mandatory activities. And remember that many Jewish households host family and/or other guests for these holidays. For those who celebrate Christmas, imagine if everyone wanted something from you between the mornings of December 24th and December 26th while you had multiple things cooking, preparations to be in services, and family and friends coming over. Be thoughtful, kind, and inclusive. And greetings: “Happy New Year” is appropriate to say on Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. “Have an easy/meaningful fast” is appropriate to say on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement when Jews traditionally fast for 25 hours. Or to avoid mentioning fasting (which not everyone can do) you can say “Have a meaningful holiday” instead. “Happy holiday” is appropriate for Sukkot, Shmini Atzeret, and Simchat Torah, and really most Jewish holidays. Thank you!!” (Credit: Ronald Weber)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bsiyBZp2sQHfuA2jUGM2cnagAlz_tb0W-TIPnlocSus/edit?usp=sharing

Augsburg Religious Holiday Policy

Need to Know When Elevators Are Down? Opt In Here

submitted by escobarr@augsburg.edu

As part of this new process, a new opt-in listserv will offer timely information and updates about elevator status around campus, including when normal service resumes after an elevator has been out of order. If this information would help you avoid disruptions and navigate campus more easily, please subscribe at the link below.

Subscribe to elevator updates

September 17 is Constitution Day

submitted by eschenba@augsburg.edu

Constitution Day is an American federal observance that recognizes the adoption of the United States Constitution and those who have become U.S. citizens. It is celebrated on September 17, the day the U.S. Constitutional Convention signed the Constitution in 1787 in Philadelphia.

One of the key responsibilities of citizenship is voting. This year local elections will be held on November 7 and Augsburg has made election day a holiday during which classes are canceled so that all eligible voters have time to vote. The office of the Minnesota Secretary of State has sample ballots and information about voting. If you have questions feel free to reach out to the Sabo Center staff, we’d love to help.

Sabo Center blog

Apply for Mayo Innovation Scholars Program

submitted by shafer@augsburg.edu

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

No Parking in Lots H and J

submitted by bierbaub@augsburg.edu

Dear Augsburg community,

Please don’t park in parking lots H and J unless you have the proper permit. Lot H is reserved for Institutional Advancement staff and their guests. Lot J is reserved for both Admission tours and new candidates for open Augsburg jobs. Employee and student permits are not valid in Lots H and J. If you park in these lots without the proper permit from Institutional Advancement, Admissions, or Human Resources, you will be subject to being ticketed.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact parking@augsburg.edu.

Don’t Get Ticketed: New Parking Enforcement Starts Today

submitted by bierbaub@augsburg.edu

Augsburg has transitioned to a virtual parking permit system this semester. Your permit status will be verified electronically based on your license plate number upon entry and exit from Augsburg lots. DPS is still providing hang tags as a backup method during the initial weeks of the semester, but they will not be used after the fall term.

DON’T GET TICKETED!
MPS, our parking vendor, will begin enforcement through the new system on September 11, 2023. The fine for a parking violation is $35 for a previously registered vehicle and $52 for an unregistered vehicle.

NEED A PERMIT?
Login to the MPS SentryLink website via the Parking Services link on Inside Augsburg using your Augsburg email address to purchase a parking permit, add or edit vehicle information, or pay a parking violation.

IF YOU DON’T DRIVE EVERY DAY …
The new system makes it easier to purchase a $5 daily (visitor) permit. This supports a more sustainable mix of commuting methods for Auggies who bike or use public transit to get to campus and only need to park occasionally. Purchase a daily permit at https://augsburg.mpspark.com/users/login or by downloading the Sentry Mobile app. Email address and license plate number are required at the time of purchase. There is a 10-minute grace period after parking begins in which to purchase a permit.

GUEST PARKING
Guests on official university business park for free, but departments should contact parking@augsburg.edu at least one week in advance with the guest’s email address, visit details, and license plate number to obtain a permit.

GOT QUESTIONS?
Contact parking@augsburg.edu with any questions. Complete information and frequently asked questions are available on the DPS website: https://www.augsburg.edu/dps/parking/

Download a quick reference guide to the new parking system here.

The Writing Center Is Open — Come See Us

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!

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.

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

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

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

submitted by lowe@augsburg.edu

Augsburg students, faculty, and staff are invited to the 2023 Batalden Seminar 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 Seminar, 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.

Free – Art to End Fossil Fuels Posters

submitted by alexank@augsburg.edu

8 sets of Art to End Fossil Fuel posters to share with anyone who would like one. Each set is 5 newspaper posters with the theme of ending fossil fuels. They are made for public display for the September 2023 climate marches (9/15 and 9/17), so I’d ask you to make sure they are seen in public. Contact Karen Alexander for pick-up in Lindell Library: alexank@augsburg.edu

New Staff Positions This Week (3)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

09/07/2023: Lead Custodian (Wednesday – Sunday, 6:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.)
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999929122253-lead-custodian-wednesday-sunday-6-30-a-m-3-00-p-m-
09/07/2023: 1st Shift Custodian
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999929121923-1st-shift-custodian
09/05/2023: Assistant Women’s Hockey Coach
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999928354945-assistant-women-s-hockey-coach

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New Student Positions This Week (3)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

09/06/2023: Art & Design Student Assistant
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999928806902-art-design-student-assistant
09/05/2023: Financial Aid Assistant, Academic Year 2023-24
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999928422003-financial-aid-assistant-academic-year-2023-24
09/01/2023: TRIO/SSS Office Assistant
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999927768993-trio-sss-office-assistant

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Transition to New P-card Online Platform – Wells Fargo Vantage

submitted by amata@augsburg.edu

Attention: P-card Users, Approvers, Reconcilers

The Wells Fargo P-card online platform will be transitioning from CCER to Vantage starting this month. For more details, visit the “Learning resources” section under “Helpful information” at the bottom of your Vantage homepage by logging into your Wells Fargo online account. To learn more, watch the Wells Fargo Vantage Tutorial Video.

Wells Fargo Vantage Tutorial Video