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

Study Abroad in Italy on Spring Break – Apply Now

submitted by stoddard@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

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)

Please find the application form here!

Study Abroad in Italy on Spring Break – Apply Now

submitted by stoddard@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

Study Abroad and Away Fair Next Week – Sept 13

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

Check out Study Abroad & Away Programs here

Twins Tickets for Sale (Sun 9/10 and 9/24)

submitted by isaacson@augsburg.edu

Selling 2 tickets for Sun 9/10 Twins Game (vs Mets) and Sunday 9/24 (vs Angels) due to schedule conflicts.

Sunday 9/10 Section 319, Row 2, Seats 1 and 2 (on aisle) – $20 each ($24 face value)
Sunday 9/24 Section 221, Row 4, Seats 1 and 2 (on aisle) – $25 each ($28 face value)

Email isaacson@augsburg.edu if interested. Can deliver tickets electronically.

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

Stop by and pick up a new green friend for your dorm room or office windowsill! We’ll have a great selection of easy-care species, polka dot begonias, succulents, mature cacti, and even a few sought-after aroids and carnivorous pitcher plants. We have very limited numbers of the most desirable plants, so get there early!

Cash or PayPal accepted. Plant prices start at $5, and earnings go directly toward supporting TriBeta and Greenhouse activities.

plant sale poster

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

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

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

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

Communal Space for Grieving and Blessing on Monday, September 11

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Campus Ministry is offering a communal space for collective grieving and blessing of those who have been laid off this coming Monday, September 11th, at 10:40 AM in Hoversten Chapel. Bring whatever it is you are carrying these days, and may your presence be a blessing and balm to those whose days at Augsburg are ending.

Come to a “GlobalEd” Talk: Focus on 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.

Read more about the presenter and RSVP

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 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.

Virtual Parking Permit System: Ticketing Starts Monday

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.

Free “Art to End Fossil Fuel” Newspaper Posters

submitted by alexank@augsburg.edu

9 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

Doing Theology with Friends

submitted by faberc@augsburg.edu

Doing Theology is a weekly Bible Study and Discussion led by Pastoral Intern D.J. We read the Bible, read passages, reflection, papers, etc from theologians, play games, do activities, ask the hard questions, discuss, and much more! This is centered around the Christian tradition, but all are welcome to come and learn and discuss. Please fill out this google form if you are interested or feel free to email Pastoral Intern D.J chatelai@augsburg.edu.

Google Form: https://forms.gle/nVDPLX5ceRnUC5v2A

https://forms.gle/nVDPLX5ceRnUC5v2A

MNUDL Earns First Federal Grant, $137,000 In Volunteer-Focused Funds

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

MNUDL Earns First Federal Grant, $137,000 In Volunteer-Focused Funds

The MN Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, recently earned its first federal grant, a 3-year award of $137,000 yearly through the AmeriCorps Volunteer Generation Fund. This grant is designed to help organizations build capacity to diversify their volunteer pool. Our programming tailors the debate format to meet the needs of students from all walks of life. We also recognize the value of having diverse mentors that can connect with our students on multiple levels. That’s why we are so excited to be able to fund new initiatives over the next three years, including:

* A new full-time Volunteer Coordinator role, dedicated to establishing and maintaining relationships with student organizations, service clubs, faith organizations and more
* Multiple Family Captain stipends, designed for committed debate parents/guardians to help spread the word about debate and recruit judges in the community
* Outreach assistant roles for Augsburg University students to recruit local community members to serve as Spanish Debate League and East African Debate judges
* Lyft rides for interested volunteers who need tournament transportation
* Volunteer recruitment and recognition events

Our goal is to recruit 100 diverse volunteers in the first year! Let us know if you’re interested in future volunteer opportunities by signing up here. https://forms.gle/qHNteQHsAJootZx96

This Saturday – Transmigrating Cassettes Workshop Saturday, September 9, 2 – 5:30 p.m.

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Transmigrating Cassettes
Workshop
Saturday, September 9, 2 – 5:30 PM

Pillsbury Hall
University of Minnesota
310 Pillsbury Dr. SE,
Minneapolis, MN 55455

REGISTER HERE

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

‘Tacabbir’ is a Somali nautical term referring to crossers of the sea. It is composed of the Somali word ta’ab (effort/work) and Arabic abara (to cross over).

Following their first workshop held at the historic Africa Center, SITAAD invites the public in Minneapolis to a workshop themed on their project Transmigrating Cassettes Vol. 1 which remediates Augustus F. Sherman’s Somali photographs and the troupe’s under-examined deportations.

In 1914, Chief Registry Clerk Augustus F. Sherman photographed a large group of Somali passengers from French Somaliland at Ellis Island Immigration Station. At the station, the group were processed as a performing troupe that arrived for exhibition purposes with Barnum & Bailey Circus. On the same day, in a letter addressed to the U.S. Department of Labour Ellis Island Immigration Inspector John F. Mann declared that at the “expiration of their tour,” each troupe member would leave the United States. The workshop will address the potential of uncovering colonial archives using sonic methods, along with an introduction to audio-visual methods. Workshop attendees will be invited to contribute to the project through cassette recordings and writings.

The workshop will include a Somali music cassette listening booth, dialogues, small plates, and refreshments.

*** Final presentation of this research will take place on September 15 at Soomaal House Gallery. More details to follow after the workshop.

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

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

The Annual Multicultural Dinner at Brian Coyle Needs Volunteers!

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

The annual Multicultural Dinner at Brian Coyle needs volunteers!

When: Thursday, September 21
Where: Brian Coyle Center – 420 15th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Time: Volunteer shifts are in 2-hour time blocks from 1 – 8 p.m.
Roles: Set up; Serving Food; Greeters; Clean Up; and more

This is a really wonderful community event! There will be excellent food from restaurants in the neighborhood, performances from different cultural groups, translators available to help folks communicate across language barriers and more! We’re expecting around 500 people this year and your help would be greatly appreciated!

Sign up using this link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=3fOA7WaXjEu1hLlstOrQWKpl1z4syL5BnQtdNhLGXmZUQ0I4RUY4Wks5RTZDTUlIVTZYS0ZYNDM3WS4u

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

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

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

“We Are Riverside” Cultural Immersion 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, 9 September
We Are Cedar-Riverside: Somali Cultural Immersion Workshop
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/we-are-cedar-riverside-somali-cultural-immersion-workshop-tickets-695413058177?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

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

New Student Positions This Week (4)

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
08/31/2023: Sabo Center & Campus Kitchen Leader, Academic Year 2023-24
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999927623451-sabo-center-campus-kitchen-leader-academic-year-2023-24

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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:

09/05/2023: 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
08/31/2023: Sabo Center & Campus Kitchen Leader, Academic Year 2023-24
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999927623451-sabo-center-campus-kitchen-leader-academic-year-2023-24

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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

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

Study Abroad and Away Fair Next Week – Sept 13

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

Give to the Max Planning and Application – Less Than One Week Remaining

submitted by berkasn@augsburg.edu

Planning for this year’s Give to the Max fundraising efforts are underway. We hope to raise significant funds as we have in years past, but we will be rolling out a new fundraising platform and will be asking for all proposed Augsburg Give to the Max fundraising projects to apply via the 2023 Give to the Max Application. Please submit your application by September 11.

In your Google Form application, know that we will be prioritizing projects that are budget relieving. So, please consider fundraising for a project that helps in this way when submitting your application.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Nate Berkas with any questions (berkasn@augsburg.edu).

2023 Give to the Max Application

Taste of Augsburg Sign Up

submitted by berkasn@augsburg.edu

Calling all student organizations, athletic teams, and department heads, sign up to be a vendor at the Taste of Augsburg homecoming event on Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 11am to 1pm.

This Taste of Augsburg is a great way to engage with students, alumni, parents and friends of the University on Homecoming weekend, while also raising money to support your student group, team or department. Whether you sell food, beverages, swag, or something else, consider signing up for Taste of Augsburg today!

For questions, please reach out to berkasn@augsburg.edu.

Taste of Augsburg 2023 Sign Up

Schield: Visiting Professor at New College of Florida

submitted by schield@augsburg.edu

Milo Schield, Professor Emeritus in Business Administration, has been hired as a Visiting Professor by New College of Florida in Sarasota. He was hired to teach his Statistical Literacy course to students in non-quantitative majors. This course emphasizes critical thinking about everyday statistics: how they are constructed and manipulated. While emphasizing that association is not always direct causation, his course notes that sexual and racial disparities are not always systemic discrimination. Both inferences require critical thinking to evaluate the strength of the evidence. His Statistical Literacy textbook was published by Kendall-Hunt this week and is being used by 170 students in five sections of Math1300 at the University of New Mexico this fall. All of this is a result of the major grant received by Augsburg College from the W. M. Keck Foundation “to develop Statistical Literacy as an interdisciplinary curriculum in the liberal arts.” Milo is a Fellow in the American Statistical Association , is on the Advisory Board for the International Statistical Literacy Project and is a past-President of the National Numeracy Network.

Annual TriBeta Plant Sale

submitted by vaneck@augsburg.edu

riBeta 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

Stop by and pick up a new green friend for your dorm room or office windowsill! We’ll have a great selection of easy-care species, polka dot begonias, succulents, mature cacti, and even a few sought-after aroids and carnivorous pitcher plants. We have very limited numbers of the most desirable plants, so get there early!

Cash or PayPal accepted. Plant prices start at $5, and earnings go directly toward supporting TriBeta and Greenhouse activities.

plant sale poster

TODAY: 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.

TODAY (09/07) is the next First Thursday, from noon to 3pm. The greenhouse is located on the 4th floor of the Hagfors Center.

Stay updated on greenhouse events by following us on Instagram!

The Writing Center Opens September 10

submitted by forsthj@augsburg.edu

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

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

CWC Wellness Retreat – Open to All Students

submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu

The CWC Wellness Retreat is a weekend retreat (September 22-24) at Camp Friendship, in Annandale, MN. The retreat is designed for students who are interested in developing a deeper understanding of themselves through exploration, reflection, learning, and engaging with others and the natural world. The program features individual and group outdoor activities, including time to disconnect from distraction and the outside world, hiking, ropes courses, rock climbing, zipline, swimming, and canoeing. Students will leave the retreat with stronger connections to themselves, others and feeling more centered in their individual purpose and well-being. All identities are welcome and celebrated, and opportunities to connect with people different than yourself is an essential part of this retreat. The Retreat is FREE to Augsburg students( transportation to and from Camp Friendship, meals, and shared lodging) and all students are invited to apply.

Note: There will be one pre-trip meeting prior to departure.

Deadline: September 10th

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfkh4WQW8vmTNaneWshZ_tQ2AKtYxEx0kX5X-4CHP_MNbSsOg/viewform?usp=pp_url

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

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)

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

It’s Not Too Late to Audition for “The Clockwork Professor”

submitted by stadlerl@augsburg.edu

Auditions for our production of “The Clockwork Professor” are tonight! The sign up sheet is located on the Tjornhom-Nelson Theater door. Audition forms can be found in the Theater/Campus Ministries Office in the Foss Center. Make sure to pick up both forms!

Auditions will be taking place on:

Wednesday, September 6th at 6:30-9:30pm, Foss Center
Thursday, September 7th at 4-7pm, Foss Center
Callbacks: Friday, September 8th at 4-7pm, Foss Center
Everyone is welcome to audition – no experience necessary!

For more information, click the link here to our audition information form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1As0g2t5J5bW4FG7QSJuB8tD4WHImxPQz1vNKvW1zNn0/edit?usp=sharing

The Theater Department encourages participants to be up to date on Covid-19 vaccinations and boosters.

If you have any questions, reach out to the director, Beliza Torres Narváez at narvaezb@augsburg.edu, or the Stage Manager, Kayla Mielke, at mielkek@augsburg.edu

We hope to see you there!

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

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

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.

New Semester, New (Virtual) Parking Permit System

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.

Augsburg Web Editor Tips

submitted by singhj@augsburg.edu

Did you know that you can embed and link to items in your google drive?
Do you want to update your page to a new theme?
Audit your site.
Review content to make sure it is relevant.
Remove anything that doesn’t need to be there.
Delete your trash folders on the back end.
Delete unwanted posts.
Delete unwanted photos.
Check your links to see if they still work.

For more tips and tricks or to get in contact with the web team

Transmigrating Cassettes Workshop Saturday, September 9, 2 – 5:30 p.m.

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Transmigrating Cassettes
Workshop
Saturday, September 9, 2 – 5:30 PM

Pillsbury Hall
University of Minnesota
310 Pillsbury Dr. SE,
Minneapolis, MN 55455

REGISTER HERE

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

‘Tacabbir’ is a Somali nautical term referring to crossers of the sea. It is composed of the Somali word ta’ab (effort/work) and Arabic abara (to cross over).

Following their first workshop held at the historic Africa Center, SITAAD invites the public in Minneapolis to a workshop themed on their project Transmigrating Cassettes Vol. 1 which remediates Augustus F. Sherman’s Somali photographs and the troupe’s under-examined deportations.

In 1914, Chief Registry Clerk Augustus F. Sherman photographed a large group of Somali passengers from French Somaliland at Ellis Island Immigration Station. At the station, the group were processed as a performing troupe that arrived for exhibition purposes with Barnum & Bailey Circus. On the same day, in a letter addressed to the U.S. Department of Labour Ellis Island Immigration Inspector John F. Mann declared that at the “expiration of their tour,” each troupe member would leave the United States. The workshop will address the potential of uncovering colonial archives using sonic methods, along with an introduction to audio-visual methods. Workshop attendees will be invited to contribute to the project through cassette recordings and writings.

The workshop will include a Somali music cassette listening booth, dialogues, small plates, and refreshments.

*** Final presentation of this research will take place on September 15 at Soomaal House Gallery. More details to follow after the workshop.

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

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

The Annual Multicultural Dinner at Brian Coyle Needs Volunteers

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

The annual Multicultural Dinner at Brian Coyle needs volunteers!

When: Thursday, September 21
Where: Brian Coyle Center – 420 15th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Time: Volunteer shifts are in 2-hour time blocks from 1 – 8 p.m.
Roles: Set up; Serving Food; Greeters; Clean Up; and more

This is a really wonderful community event! There will be excellent food from restaurants in the neighborhood, performances from different cultural groups, translators available to help folks communicate across language barriers and more! We’re expecting around 500 people this year and your help would be greatly appreciated!

Sign up using this link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=3fOA7WaXjEu1hLlstOrQWKpl1z4syL5BnQtdNhLGXmZUQ0I4RUY4Wks5RTZDTUlIVTZYS0ZYNDM3WS4u

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

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

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

“We Are Riverside” Cultural Immersion 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, 9 September
We Are Cedar-Riverside: Somali Cultural Immersion Workshop
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/we-are-cedar-riverside-somali-cultural-immersion-workshop-tickets-695413058177?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

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

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

Stop by and pick up a new green friend for your dorm room or office windowsill! We’ll have a great selection of easy-care species, polka dot begonias, succulents, mature cacti, and even a few sought-after aroids and carnivorous pitcher plants. We have very limited numbers of the most desirable plants, so get there early!

Cash or PayPal accepted. Plant prices start at $5, and earnings go directly toward supporting TriBeta and Greenhouse activities.

plant sale poster

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

Give to the Max Planning and Application – 1 Week Remaining

submitted by berkasn@augsburg.edu

Planning for this year’s Give to the Max fundraising efforts are underway. We hope to raise significant funds as we have in years past, but we will be rolling out a new fundraising platform and will be asking for all proposed Augsburg Give to the Max fundraising projects to apply via the 2023 Give to the Max Application. Please submit your application by September 11.

In your Google Form application, know that we will be prioritizing projects that are budget relieving. So, please consider fundraising for a project that helps in this way when submitting your application.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Nate Berkas with any questions (berkasn@augsburg.edu).

2023 Give to the Max Application

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

Congratulations to the New Sankofa Circle Fellowship Fellows

submitted by shepherg@augsburg.edu

: The following individuals have been selected as the 2023-2024 Cohort for the Augsburg University Sankofa Circle Fellowship program. Please congratulate them as you see them around campus!

Asli Ahmed
Nico Brown
Michael Harris
Fuad Hassan
Sami Hassan
Nya Jackson
Nina Makem
Tramone Nevels
Imani Perry
Ke’Nija Wallace

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, September 7, noon—3pm. The greenhouse is located on the 4th floor of the Hagfors Center.

Stay updated on greenhouse events by following us on Instagram!

The Annual Multicultural Dinner at Brian Coyle Needs Volunteers

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

The annual Multicultural Dinner at Brian Coyle needs volunteers!

When: Thursday, September 21
Where: Brian Coyle Center – 420 15th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Time: Volunteer shifts are in 2-hour time blocks from 1 – 8 p.m.
Roles: Set up; Serving Food; Greeters; Clean Up; and more

This is a really wonderful community event! There will be excellent food from restaurants in the neighborhood, performances from different cultural groups, translators available to help folks communicate across language barriers and more! We’re expecting around 500 people this year and your help would be greatly appreciated!

Sign up using this link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=3fOA7WaXjEu1hLlstOrQWKpl1z4syL5BnQtdNhLGXmZUQ0I4RUY4Wks5RTZDTUlIVTZYS0ZYNDM3WS4u

Owámniyomni Site Visit Saturday, September 9, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Owámniyomni Site Visit Saturday, September 9, 1:30-3:30 pm

Join Dakota tribal members from each of the four Dakota tribes in Mnisota on Saturday, September 9 for a visit to Owámniyomni (St. Anthony Falls) and Wíta Wanáǧi (Spirit Island) in Minneapolis. These sacred places have been heavily altered, but the lock at the Falls is now closed to commercial boat traffic, and there is an opportunity to reconnect with the river and restore this place in meaningful ways.

The non-profit Friends of the Falls is engaging with Dakota tribal nations about what could happen here in the future. The visit will include a presentation by Shelley Buck, president of Friends of the Falls and vice-president of Prairie Island Indian Community, as well as a short walking tour of the area. Food & drink provided.

To register follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/owamniyomni-site-visit-tickets-703425232807?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_content=follow_notification&utm_campaign=following_published_event&utm_term=Ow%C3%A1mniyomni+Site+Visit&aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail

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

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

“We Are Riverside” Cultural Immersion 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, 9 September
We Are Cedar-Riverside: Somali Cultural Immersion Workshop
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/we-are-cedar-riverside-somali-cultural-immersion-workshop-tickets-695413058177?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

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

Sign Up to Audition for “The Clockwork Professor”

submitted by stadlerl@augsburg.edu

The auditions for our production of The Clockwork Professor are this week! The sign up sheet is located on the Tjornhom-Nelson Theater door. Audition forms can be found in the Theater/Campus Ministries Office in the Foss Center. Make sure to pick up both forms!

Auditions will be taking place on:

Wednesday, September 6th at 6:30-9:30pm, Foss Center
Thursday, September 7th at 4-7pm, Foss Center
Callbacks: Friday, September 8th at 4-7pm, Foss Center
Everyone is welcome to audition – no experience necessary!

Just as a reminder, the theater department requires full vaccination in order to participate in any show. Please keep this in mind when signing up for auditions.

If you have any questions, reach out to the director, Beliza Torres Narváez at narvaezb@augsburg.edu, or the Stage Manager, Kayla Mielke, at mielkek@augsburg.edu

We hope to see you there!

New Parking System: Visitors, Guests, Enforcement, and More

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.

Soomal House of Art: Transmigrating Cassettes Workshop Saturday, September 9, 2-5:30 p.m.

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Transmigrating Cassettes
Workshop
Saturday, September 9, 2 – 5:30 PM

Pillsbury Hall
University of Minnesota
310 Pillsbury Dr. SE,
Minneapolis, MN 55455

REGISTER HERE

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

‘Tacabbir’ is a Somali nautical term referring to crossers of the sea. It is composed of the Somali word ta’ab (effort/work) and Arabic abara (to cross over).

Following their first workshop held at the historic Africa Center, SITAAD invites the public in Minneapolis to a workshop themed on their project Transmigrating Cassettes Vol. 1 which remediates Augustus F. Sherman’s Somali photographs and the troupe’s under-examined deportations.

In 1914, Chief Registry Clerk Augustus F. Sherman photographed a large group of Somali passengers from French Somaliland at Ellis Island Immigration Station. At the station, the group were processed as a performing troupe that arrived for exhibition purposes with Barnum & Bailey Circus. On the same day, in a letter addressed to the U.S. Department of Labour Ellis Island Immigration Inspector John F. Mann declared that at the “expiration of their tour,” each troupe member would leave the United States. The workshop will address the potential of uncovering colonial archives using sonic methods, along with an introduction to audio-visual methods. Workshop attendees will be invited to contribute to the project through cassette recordings and writings.

The workshop will include a Somali music cassette listening booth, dialogues, small plates, and refreshments.

*** Final presentation of this research will take place on September 15 at Soomaal House Gallery. More details to follow after the workshop.

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

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

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

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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

Welcome, Meghan Gess, Director of University Events

submitted by rjohn@augsburg.edu

Meghan Gess joined Augsburg this week as our new director of University Events. Meghan has previously held event planning leadership positions at GameChanger Media (a Dicks Sporting Goods company), Quality Bicycle Products and Life Time Fitness. Prior to all of that, Meghan worked at Augsburg (then Augsburg College) in the Athletics department. Please join me and the University Events team in welcoming Meghan back to Augsburg!

New Staff Positions This Week (2)

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

08/29/2023: 1st Shift Custodian
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999927310253-1st-shift-custodian
08/29/2023: Liaison for Computing: Administrative
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999927302013-liaison-for-computing-administrative

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New Student Positions This Week (4)

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

09/01/2023: TRIO/SSS Office Assistant
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999927768993-trio-sss-office-assistant
08/31/2023: Sabo Center & Campus Kitchen Leader, Academic Year 2023-24
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999927623451-sabo-center-campus-kitchen-leader-academic-year-2023-24
08/29/2023: Institutional Advancement Student Office Assistant, Academic Year 2023-24
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999927318393-institutional-advancement-student-office-assistant-academic-year-2023-24
08/29/2023: Central Services Customer Service Assistant, Academic Year 2023-24
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999927224463-central-services-customer-service-assistant-academic-year-2023-24

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Join Our Latinx Student Services Open House

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¡Mi casa es tu casa! Come meet our Program Manager, Erika Hernandez to learn more about the programs and services we have available for Latinx Auggies.

Miss. Hernandez joined Augsburg in the summer of 2022. In addition to managing our LSS program, she is also the staff advisor of Augsburg Latin American Students and Sembrando Nuestro Futuro. Hernandez is a Xicana community organizer, educator, and proud daughter of immigrant parents. Her educational background is in Chicane and Latine Studies.

Our Open House will take place on Thursday, September 7th, 1:30pm-3:00pm, at the Augsburg Room! Food will be provided to our participants. Follow us on instagram @lss.augsburg.edu to stay updated with us!

Oyate Retreat Registration Deadline Approaching

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Hello Everyone!

Join us on our annual Oyaté Retreat! For 3 days & 2 nights, we will be engaging in building a stronger community! This is our largest program of the year where all Multicultural Life and student organizations come together to host you! Our registration deadline is approaching, so save your spot while you can!

In collaboration with:
Augsburg Asian Student Association
Augsburg Indigenous Student Association,
Augsburg Latin American Students,
International Student Organizations,
Pan-Afrikan Student Union,
Queer Indigenous and People of Color

Registration Deadline: Thursday, Sep 7th @8pm
Retreat Dates: Friday, September 15th-Sunday, September 17th

For any questions or concerns, contact mlife@augsburg.edu

RSVP Here!

Admissions Open House – Sept 5 from 1-2pm

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The Office of Admissions welcomes faculty and staff to our office on Tuesday, September 5th from 1:00pm-2:00pm to meet our admissions staff, including our new hires!, and to celebrate the remarkable year we have had! We hope to see you all there!

New Staff Members in the Office of Admissions:

Laurel Ward – First Year Admissions Counselor – Laurel is a ’23 graduate of Gustavus and comes in with experience as a peer advisor. She also is an assistant golf coach at Macalester. Laurel’s first day is Sept. 5th.

Malak Tinsley ’22 – First Year Admissions Counselor – Malak is a ’22 graduate of Augsburg. During her time here, she was very involved with Campus Kitchens and Campus Life. We are super excited for what they will bring to our office! Malak’s first day is Sept. 5th.

Angelina Masciopinto ’23 – After working in our office for years as as student, we are beyond thrilled to have her continue her work in our office as the Enrollment Communications Specialist. Her first ‘official’ day is Sept 5th.

Need to Know When Elevators Are Down? Opt In Here

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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

The Annual Multicultural Dinner at Brian Coyle Needs Volunteers

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

The annual Multicultural Dinner at Brian Coyle needs volunteers!

When: Thursday, September 21
Where: Brian Coyle Center – 420 15th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Time: Volunteer shifts are in 2-hour time blocks from 1 – 8 p.m.
Roles: Set up; Serving Food; Greeters; Clean Up; and more

This is a really wonderful community event! There will be excellent food from restaurants in the neighborhood, performances from different cultural groups, translators available to help folks communicate across language barriers and more! We’re expecting around 500 people this year and your help would be greatly appreciated!

Sign up using this link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=3fOA7WaXjEu1hLlstOrQWKpl1z4syL5BnQtdNhLGXmZUQ0I4RUY4Wks5RTZDTUlIVTZYS0ZYNDM3WS4u

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

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“We Are Riverside” Cultural Immersion 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, 9 September
We Are Cedar-Riverside: Somali Cultural Immersion Workshop
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/we-are-cedar-riverside-somali-cultural-immersion-workshop-tickets-695413058177?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

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

Owámniyomni Site Visit Saturday, September 9, 1:30-3:30 pm

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Owámniyomni Site Visit Saturday, September 9, 1:30-3:30 pm

Join Dakota tribal members from each of the four Dakota tribes in Mnisota on Saturday, September 9 for a visit to Owámniyomni (St. Anthony Falls) and Wíta Wanáǧi (Spirit Island) in Minneapolis. These sacred places have been heavily altered, but the lock at the Falls is now closed to commercial boat traffic, and there is an opportunity to reconnect with the river and restore this place in meaningful ways.

The non-profit Friends of the Falls is engaging with Dakota tribal nations about what could happen here in the future. The visit will include a presentation by Shelley Buck, president of Friends of the Falls and vice-president of Prairie Island Indian Community, as well as a short walking tour of the area. Food & drink provided.

To register follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/owamniyomni-site-visit-tickets-703425232807?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_content=follow_notification&utm_campaign=following_published_event&utm_term=Ow%C3%A1mniyomni+Site+Visit&aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail

Come to a “GlobalEd” Talk: Focus on Africa

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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.

Read more about the presenter and RSVP

The Writing Center Opens September 10

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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

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

Give to the Max Planning and Application

submitted by berkasn@augsburg.edu

With the fall semester fast approaching, planning for this year’s Give to the Max fundraising efforts are underway. We hope to raise significant funds as we have in years past, but we will be rolling out a new fundraising platform and will be asking for all proposed Augsburg Give to the Max fundraising projects to apply via the 2023 Give to the Max Application. Please submit your application by September 11.

In your Google Form application, know that we will be prioritizing projects that are budget relieving. So, please consider fundraising for a project that helps in this way when submitting your application.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Nate Berkas with any questions (berkasn@augsburg.edu).

2023 Give to the Max Application

Fall Semester Parking Reminders and Resources

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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.

Study Abroad and Away Fair Next Week – Sept 13

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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

Greenhouse First Thursday – 09/07

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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, September 7, noon—3pm. The greenhouse is located on the 4th floor of the Hagfors Center.

Stay updated on greenhouse events by following us on Instagram!

New Staff Positions This Week (2)

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

08/29/2023: 1st Shift Custodian
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999927310253-1st-shift-custodian
08/29/2023: Liaison for Computing: Administrative
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999927302013-liaison-for-computing-administrative

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New Student Positions This Week (5)

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

09/01/2023: TRIO/SSS Office Assistant
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999927768993-trio-sss-office-assistant
08/31/2023: Sabo Center & Campus Kitchen Leader, Academic Year 2023-24
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999927623451-sabo-center-campus-kitchen-leader-academic-year-2023-24
08/29/2023: Institutional Advancement Student Office Assistant, Academic Year 2023-24
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999927318393-institutional-advancement-student-office-assistant-academic-year-2023-24
08/29/2023: Central Services Customer Service Assistant, Academic Year 2023-24
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999927224463-central-services-customer-service-assistant-academic-year-2023-24
08/28/2023: CGEE Student Office Assistant, Academic Year 2023-24
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999927096593-cgee-student-office-assistant-academic-year-2023-24

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Come to the Theater Department’s Annual Welcome Back Meeting

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Come to the Augsburg Theater Department’s annual Welcome Back meeting on Thursday, August 31st from 4-5pm! We’ll be discussing the upcoming season, meeting our incredible faculty and new theater friends, and hearing from students about our program!

This meeting will be held in the Studio Theater in the Foss Center and everyone is welcome to come and learn about the department!

If you have any questions, be sure to send an email to either theatre@augsburg.edu or to the Department Chair, Darcey Engen, engen@augsburg.edu

We can’t wait to begin this season and we hope to see you there!

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

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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!

Norway House Presents: Naïve. Super

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WHAT:
Naïve.Super – a new adaptation of Erlend Loe’s 1995 coming-of-age novel by Kurt Engh

WHEN:
September 1-17, 2023

WHERE:
Norway House, 913 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404

WHY:
The play is adapted from the 1995 best-selling Norwegian cult novel about a 25-year-old questioning life and purpose. Engh’s adaptation uses experimental theater techniques in a refreshing, comedic text. The play is held in Norway House’s new innovation and culture center, opened by the Queen of Norway last October.

WHO:
AUTHOR | Erlend Loe
ADAPTER / DIRECTOR / PRODUCER | Kurt Engh
DRAMATURG | Danielle Kincs
PROJECTION DESIGN | Ian Olson
VIDEOGRAPHER | Keller Davis

TICKETS:
Sliding scale/PWYC: $15-$30 Click Here for Tickets or visit http://www.norwayhouse.org/naive-super

Information and Tickets Here

Guest Lecturing in Your Course and Course Design Assistance by Interfaith Institute

submitted by syeedn@augsburg.edu

Did you know the Interfaith Institute offers guest lectures and discussion for our Ausburg faculty members courses on campus? We’ve made many presentations in communications, business, religion and other courses on topics such as conflict resolution, religious diversity, interfaith skills, managing religious, spiritual and worldview diversity. Students reported positive feedback on learning through experiential activities, engaged academic discussion and peer interactions. We can design class sessions for your particular context! Contact interfaith@augsburg.edu to request a guest lecture in your courses, graduate and undergraduate courses are all open for our services!

We also assist faculty with syllabus design on issues related to all the topics above. We’ve worked with faculty members on their syllabus design, pedagogies and course content

New Staff Positions This Week (3)

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

08/29/2023: 1st Shift Custodian
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999927310253-1st-shift-custodian
08/29/2023: Liaison for Computing: Administrative
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999927302013-liaison-for-computing-administrative
08/24/2023: Seasonal Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999926564650-seasonal-assistant-women-s-volleyball-coach

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New Staff Position: 1st Shift Custodian

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The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday 5:00 am – 1:30 pm.

This position is responsible for cleaning and servicing designated areas according to the established procedures, area of responsibility and other assignments necessary to perform as assigned by the supervisor or lead. Follow proper cleaning methods, utilizing equipment for each situation, based on training, to ensure the campus maintains a healthy, safe, and sanitary environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

– General cleaning of area(s) of responsibility including waste removal, vacuuming, carpet cleaning, detail cleaning of restrooms, entries, common areas, wall washing, Kivac as needed, spot cleaning walls, staircases, dust mop, and mop or auto scrub floors.
– Detailing area(s) which will include dusting, edge vacuuming, cleaning light fixtures, cleaning and polishing drinking fountains, and straightening furniture and accessories.
– Buffing floors, Cleaning Carpets, and deep cleaning restrooms as needed.
– Clean all glass entry doors, inside and out. throughout the shift, as needed.
– Assist in the coverage of open areas due to vacations, sick calls, and open positions.

Additional Examples of Work Performed:

– Completing work orders.
– Clean and maintain all custodial equipment and closets according to set standards.
– Clean outside entryways, up to 15 feet from the door, and keep them free of debris and snow.
– Summer and school break apartment turn cleaning.
– Report damages, acts of vandalism, and needed repairs.
– Bio-hazard clean-up.
– Assist with event cleanup.
– All other duties are assigned by the Facilities Operation Manager, Custodial Supervisor, or Lead Custodian.

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New Student Positions This Week (3)

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

08/29/2023: Institutional Advancement Student Office Assistant, Academic Year 2023-24
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999927318393-institutional-advancement-student-office-assistant-academic-year-2023-24
08/29/2023: Central Services Customer Service Assistant, Academic Year 2023-24
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999927224463-central-services-customer-service-assistant-academic-year-2023-24
08/28/2023: CGEE Student Office Assistant, Academic Year 2023-24
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999927096593-cgee-student-office-assistant-academic-year-2023-24

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