Announcing Choir Placement Auditions

submitted by boerger@augsburg.edu

ATTENTION ALL WHO LOVE SINGING IN HARMONY:

Choirs at Augsburg are open to students of any major and musical background. We perform classical concert music and folkloric music from all over the globe, collaborating with professional artists from around the world. If you love choral singing, come to our placement auditions!

When are they being held?

• Wednesday, August 30, between 10:00 and 3:00.
• Thursday, August 31, between 10:00 and 3:00.

(If you absolutely cannot come according to this schedule, please e-mail Dr. Kristina Boerger ASAP at boerger@augsburg.edu for an accommodation.)

How long do they take?

Between 20 and 25 minutes:

• 10-15 minutes to complete an intake sheet in the hallway.
• 10 minutes to visit and sing in the classroom with vocal faculty.

Do I need to prepare anything for my audition?

We would love to hear you sing one verse of a song in any style that you feel shows your vocal talents. But if you don’t have a song, don’t let that stop you!

How do I sign up for and complete my audition?

• Any time after 5:00 on Friday, August 25, stop by room M3 in Anderson Music Hall and sign up for your singing time on the sheets posted outside the classroom.

• On your appointment day, arrive 15 minutes ahead of your singing time. Grab an intake sheet, fill it out, and wait to be called in for your hearing.

• When you are invited in to sing, bring your completed intake sheet with you.

How do I get started with choir class?

• Look for an e-mail with your placement result, to be sent out by noon on 9/4.
• On receiving that e-mail, register for the class in which you have been placed.
• Report for your class according to its published schedule, beginning after Labor Day.

WE’RE EXCITED TO HEAR YOU!

MNUDL Office Seeks Conference Table

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

The Minnesota Urban Debate League is seeking a conference table for our office in Anderson Residence Hall 23 (basement). If you happen to be getting rid of a conference table and chairs, we would be very happy to take it off your hands. Thanks for your help on this! If you are able to help us out, please email me back at froehlic@augsburg.edu.

Pan-Asian Student Services Movie Night

submitted by vangpa@augsburg.edu

Kick off the first week of classes by joining PASS for a movie night!  We will be showing Xai & Luna Blood Bond 2  a Hmong romantic comedy that will have you laughing and crying.  This film is produced from a local artist who will be joining us for a Q&A session after the showing.  The event is free and open to the public, you must register due to limited seating. 

Wednesday, August 30th. 7pm-10pm
Sateren Auditorium, free parking in lot L
Door prizes after the movie!
Meet the producers and Q&A session

Register for seating with the link below

“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

Urgent – Help Our Neighbors – the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

URGENT! Help our neighbors, the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute!

A historic environmental justice opportunity is unfolding in Minneapolis. The East Phillips Neighborhood Institute is preparing to buy the Roof Depot building and construct a cooperatively-run community hub centered around an indoor urban farm and affordable housing.

But EPNI is far from the finish line and in a critical phase of crowdfunding. Though we are pursuing grants and other long-term funding, we have immediate costs this fall that can’t wait. If you can help EPNI raise $50k by this Friday, August 25th, we’ll receive a crucial $10k matching donation, further increasing the impact of your donation.

We’re at just under $30K of our $50k goal, and we have five days left to get there!
Update: They’ve raised just about $12,000 since Monday, bringing their total to $40,964. They’ve got until Friday to raise an additional ten thousand!

To learn more about the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute, go to their website: https://www.epnifarm.org/

Follow the link below to contribute funds–if you’ve got a spare $5 or $500 bucks hanging around!–everything helps!
https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/urbanfarm?link_id=2&can_id=a2194ce58d0a86fd76680caf189d27ab&source=email-help-east-phillips-urban-farm-raise-50k-by-825&email_referrer=email_2022148&email_subject=5-days-to-raise-20k

“Let Freedom Ring: The 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington” – August 28, 2023

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Experience beloved community and honor the enduring legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs & Freedom!

Join us Monday, August 28, 2023 for a commemorative procession and concert curated by G. Phillip Shoultz, III, associate artistic director of VocalEssence. Dynamic artists will activate memories of the Civil Rights era, inspiring each of us to stand in solidarity as we renew our commitment to do the work required to secure liberty and justice for all! Featuring Jovonta Patton, Joe Davis & The Poetic Diaspora, Threads Dance Project, and members of the Twin Cities Choral Consortium.

Schedule of Events:
5:30 PM Commemorative procession down Northrop Mall ending at the steps of Northrop. Remarks will be given from the steps of Northrop.

6:00 PM Seating for concert, explore local resource tables

6:30 PM “Let Freedom Ring” concert

Reservations will be available starting July 17
The concert is free and open to the public. Reservations are required.

You can find out more and reserve tickets online here: https://cla.umn.edu/news-events/events/let-freedom-ring

New Staff Position: Seasonal Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

Summary of Position: Assists the Head Coach with the organization and administration of all aspects of the sport program, including coaching and training, student-athlete retention, advising, mentoring and recruiting prospective student-athletes.

Primary Responsibilities

– Instruct student-athletes on physical health, team concepts, safety, and sport-specific skills on both an individual and team basis
– Identify and recruit talented and qualified prospective student-athletes according to the program recruiting plan.
– Teach, advise and mentor student-athletes on life-skills.
– Create sport-specific practice and game/meet plans, analyze film and facilitate team meetings.

Additional Responsibilities

– Assist with monitoring and supporting academic progress of student-athletes/teams to exceed athletic department standards
– Assist with maintaining acceptable student-athlete retention rates to the team and/or institution
– Assist with budget management, fundraising, travel planning and program organization
– Assist with Alumni/parent communication and involvement, including organizing events as appropriate
– Assist with organizing and participating in team community-service event(s)
– Assist with camps and clinics
– All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).

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New Student Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

08/22/2023: Theater Costume Shop Student Artist, Academic Year 2023-24
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999925963139-theater-costume-shop-student-artist-academic-year-2023-24
08/22/2023: Theater Scene Shop Student Technician, Academic Year 2023-24
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999925964198-theater-scene-shop-student-technician

Search Augsburg Job Postings

ShareShop (Free Store) Open TODAY 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.

submitted by mcdaniem@augsburg.edu

Love free stuff? Are you decking out your residence hall or need a fan? Come to the ShareShop!

ShareShop opens for fall semester today, Thursday August 24th! We’ll be there from 12-3pm and then again on Tuesday August 29th from 1-3pm. Regular fall hours start the week of the 4th: Mondays 3-5:30pm, Wednesdays 10am-12:30pm and Thursdays 3-5:30pm.

We’re located in Science Hall 8b. You can find free, gently-used furniture, clothes, room decor, kitchen equipment, school supplies, FANS!!, and more. Our Pop-up includes professional attire and is open in the Strommen Center from 9am to 3pm Monday through Friday. Campus Kitchen provides us with some snacks and you can go visit them at the Campus Cupboard (foodshelf) in the basement of Anderson Residence Hall, Room 26.

Come by to browse. Record what you take. Help to divert waste. Live more sustainably. Follow us on Instagram for updates, events, and ways to get involved.

@sustainable_augsburgu

Back to School Workshops TODAY and Tomorrow

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

Kick off your new academic year this Wednesday and Thursday!

The Office of Faculty Development’s Center for Teaching and Learning is pleased to welcome faculty and staff to the 2023-24 year with our annual Back to School Workshop, this Wednesday, August 23 and Thursday, August 24, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm daily. This year’s program theme is “Cultivating Community, Belonging, and Excellence,” and offers a variety of salient topics for teaching and learning at Augsburg facilitated by experts from our own teaching community.

We ask community members to pre-register for the 2023 Back to School Workshop by this Tuesday at 4pm. Day-of and on-site registration are welcome as space allows. The full program is available on the registration form.

Back to School Workshop Pre-Registration

¡Ándale! Improve Your Spanish Skills This Fall

submitted by reinhard@augsburg.edu

Is it time to move your beginning Spanish-speaking skills to a higher level? Are you looking for another course to add into your schedule? The Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies department invites you to consider taking Spa 211 for the Fall semester. Continuing your Spanish study is a powerful way to enhance your resume and make you a more viable job candidate in a market that is looking for global competence and multilingual skills. Spa 211 is the last prerequisite course for a Spanish minor, but even if you’re not able to pursue a minor, adding another Spanish course or 2 to your transcript and resume will give you an advantage in a competitive hiring market.

SPA 211 is Intermediate Spanish, a 2nd yr. language course designed for continuing skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing, and exploring cultures of the Spanish-speaking world, and is intended for students who’ve completed Spanish 112 or the equivalent.

This fall Spa 211 meets MWF 12:30-1:40, on campus. Students, faculty and staff are invited to register. Please spread the word to your Augsburg friends! And if you have any questions, you’re welcome to contact me or Professor Michael Kidd.

Welcome Students on August 29 at 10:30 a.m. for Opening Convocation

submitted by gubrud@augsburg.edu

On Tuesday, August 29 at 10:30am, staff and faculty are invited to line up along both sides of 7 1/2 Street (between Anderson Music Hall and Murphy Square) and cheer/clap as incoming first-year and transfer students walk from the Quad to Si Melby during the Convocation Procession. Wear Auggie gear or academic regalia to welcome our newest students to campus.

Clapping tunnel participants will process into the Opening Convocation scheduled from 11am to 11:45am. Please join your fellow faculty and staff for this Auggie tradition!

Volunteer Opportunity for Students

submitted by hernan11@augsburg.edu

Dear Augsburg Students,
We hope this email finds you well and thriving in your academic journey. At Campus Kitchen, we believe in the power of community and giving back to those in need. As we continue our commitment to supporting families of low income, we’re excited to invite you to a volunteer opportunity that will make a real impact.
To confirm your participation please follow this [Link] or if you have any questions, please reply to this email or contact Marisa Benasutti at benasut@augsburg.edu. Your involvement can be the spark that ignites positive change. We look forward to seeing you there and working together to make a meaningful difference. Volunteers can also meet directly at the warehouse at 45 W 10th St, St. Paul, MN 55102.
This event presents an excellent chance for you to contribute your time and efforts to a cause that matters. By helping to pack boxes of fresh produce, you’ll be directly aiding families facing food insecurity that consist of mostly East African elders in cedar riverside, ensuring they have access to nutritious meals. It’s a chance to come together with fellow students, build connections, and make a positive difference in our community.

Warm regards,
Alex Hernandez (Campus Kitchen Student Leader)

[Link]

Multicultural Life Welcome Social on 9/1

submitted by gomezos@augsburg.edu

Hello Auggies!

Join Multicultural Life in our annual Welcome Social! We will be inside in Oyate Commons on Friday, September 1st at 3PM-5PM. Come meet and greet MLife staff over free food. If you are not able to stay, grab food on the go to class!

Make sure to RSVP through Auggie Life with the link below.

Where: Oyate Commons
When: Friday, September 1st
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

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

If you need any disability-related accommodations to fully participate in this event, please contact university events at events@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1104. Please allow for sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

Urgent – Help Our Neighbors – the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

URGENT! Help our neighbors, the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute!

A historic environmental justice opportunity is unfolding in Minneapolis. The East Phillips Neighborhood Institute is preparing to buy the Roof Depot building and construct a cooperatively-run community hub centered around an indoor urban farm and affordable housing.

But EPNI is far from the finish line and in a critical phase of crowdfunding. Though we are pursuing grants and other long-term funding, we have immediate costs this fall that can’t wait. If you can help EPNI raise $50k by this Friday, August 25th, we’ll receive a crucial $10k matching donation, further increasing the impact of your donation.

We’re at just under $30K of our $50k goal, and we have five days left to get there!

To learn more about the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute, go to their website: https://www.epnifarm.org/

Follow the link below to contribute funds–if you’ve got a spare $5 or $500 bucks hanging around!–everything helps!
https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/urbanfarm?link_id=2&can_id=a2194ce58d0a86fd76680caf189d27ab&source=email-help-east-phillips-urban-farm-raise-50k-by-825&email_referrer=email_2022148&email_subject=5-days-to-raise-20k

“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

“Let Freedom Ring: The 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington” – August 28, 2023

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

“Let Freedom Ring: The 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington,” August 28, 2023.

Experience beloved community and honor the enduring legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs & Freedom!

Join us Monday, August 28, 2023 for a commemorative procession and concert curated by G. Phillip Shoultz, III, associate artistic director of VocalEssence. Dynamic artists will activate memories of the Civil Rights era, inspiring each of us to stand in solidarity as we renew our commitment to do the work required to secure liberty and justice for all! Featuring Jovonta Patton, Joe Davis & The Poetic Diaspora, Threads Dance Project, and members of the Twin Cities Choral Consortium.

Schedule of Events:
5:30 PM Commemorative procession down Northrop Mall ending at the steps of Northrop. Remarks will be given from the steps of Northrop.

6:00 PM Seating for concert, explore local resource tables

6:30 PM “Let Freedom Ring” concert

Reservations will be available starting July 17
The concert is free and open to the public. Reservations are required.

You can find out more and reserve tickets online here: https://cla.umn.edu/news-events/events/let-freedom-ring

Support for Victims of Queer Hate Crime

submitted by escobarr@augsburg.edu

TW// Mass Shooting, Queer Hate Crime, Mention of Death

On August 11th, a mass shooting occurred. This was a hate crime against the queer community. One person heartbreakingly lost their life, and six other people were wounded after one or more people opened fire. Nudieland is in the neighborhood of East Phillips, where the shooting occurred. It is a DIY venue that is an extremely pivotal space for Queer people, such as myself, in Southside. DIY venues like Nudieland are important for the Southside community, especially for those who are queer and marginalized. It is a space of support, community, creativity, and love. Again, this was targeted violence, not senseless as many news sources and MPD have claimed.

If you would like to learn more about this event, Reckon News has an article titled “Nudieland, a haven for queer and trans punks, shattered by hate-fueled mass shooting,” Otherwise please donate or share the Go Fund Me linked below to support the victims and those affected. We keep us safe <3 Support for victims of Nudieland shooting in Mpls

Say Farewell to Dom Bruno

submitted by rjohn@augsburg.edu

Augsburg Event and Conference Coordinator, Dominic Bruno, has taken a new job position at the University of Minnesota; his last day at Augsburg is Monday, August 28.

Please stop by the University Events office, suite 203 in Christensen Center, on Monday, August 28, to wish Dom well and thank him for all his contributions to Augsburg. Dom has worked with many across campus in coordinating events and summer conferences, and will be greatly missed!

ShareShop (Free Store) Opens Thursday 8/24

submitted by mcdaniem@augsburg.edu

Love free stuff? Are you decking out your residence hall or need a fan? Come to the ShareShop!

ShareShop opens for fall semester this Thursday August 24th! We’ll be there from 12-3pm and then again on Tuesday August 29th from 1-3pm. Regular fall hours start the week of the 4th: Mondays 3-5:30pm, Wednesdays 10am-12:30pm and Thursdays 3-5:30pm.

We’re located in Science Hall 8b. You can find free, gently-used furniture, clothes, room decor, kitchen equipment, school supplies, FANS!!, and more. Our Pop-up includes professional attire and is open in the Strommen Center from 9am to 3pm Monday through Friday. Campus Kitchen provides us with some snacks and you can go visit them at the Campus Cupboard (foodshelf) in the basement of Anderson Residence Hall, Room 26.

Come by to browse. Record what you take. Help to divert waste. Live more sustainably. Follow us on Instagram for updates, events, and ways to get involved.

@sustainable_ausburgu

Back to School Workshops- Registration Open Now

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

Kick off your new academic year this Wednesday and Thursday!

The Office of Faculty Development’s Center for Teaching and Learning is pleased to welcome faculty and staff to the 2023-24 year with our annual Back-to-School Workshop, this Wednesday, August 23 and Thursday, August 24, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm daily. This year’s program theme is “Cultivating Community, Belonging, and Excellence,” and offers a variety of salient topics for teaching and learning at Augsburg facilitated by experts from our own teaching community.

We ask community members to pre-register for the 2023 Back-to-School Workshop by this Tuesday at 4pm. Day-of and on-site registration are welcome as space allows. The full program is available on the registration form.

Back-to-School Workshop Pre-Registration

“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

Urgent – Help Our Neighbors – the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

URGENT! Help our neighbors, the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute!

A historic environmental justice opportunity is unfolding in Minneapolis. The East Phillips Neighborhood Institute is preparing to buy the Roof Depot building and construct a cooperatively-run community hub centered around an indoor urban farm and affordable housing.

But EPNI is far from the finish line and in a critical phase of crowdfunding. Though we are pursuing grants and other long-term funding, we have immediate costs this fall that can’t wait. If you can help EPNI raise $50k by this Friday, August 25th, we’ll receive a crucial $10k matching donation, further increasing the impact of your donation.

We’re at just under $30K of our $50k goal, and we have five days left to get there!

To learn more about the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute, go to their website: https://www.epnifarm.org/

Follow the link below to contribute funds–if you’ve got a spare $5 or $500 bucks hanging around!–everything helps!
https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/urbanfarm?link_id=2&can_id=a2194ce58d0a86fd76680caf189d27ab&source=email-help-east-phillips-urban-farm-raise-50k-by-825&email_referrer=email_2022148&email_subject=5-days-to-raise-20k

Farewell to Dominic Bruno

submitted by rjohn@augsburg.edu

Dominic Bruno, Augsburg event and conference coordinator, has taken a new job position at the University of Minnesota, and his last day at Augsburg is next Monday, August 28.

Dom has worked with many across campus in coordinating events and summer conferences on campus, and will be greatly missed! Please stop by the University Events office, suite 203 in Christensen Center, on Monday, August 28, to wish Dom well and thank him for his great work at Augsburg!

Campus Ministry Welcomes Pastoral Intern D.J. Chatelaine

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Campus Ministry welcomes D.J. Chatelaine as the pastoral intern for the upcoming year. D.J. (he/him) grew up in Owatonna, MN and graduated from Duke University in 2018. At Duke, D.J. majored in Religious Studies and Political Science with a History minor, and wrote his undergraduate thesis on The Beatles, Bob Dylan, and religious experience. D.J. returned to Southeastern Minnesota in 2018 and worked in children, youth, and family ministry at two different ELCA congregations for a total of five years, while beginning theological studies at Luther Seminary in September 2020. He lives in Faribault, MN with his wife, Carrie, their baby, Asha, dog (Suki), and cat (Dani Rojas). In his free time, D.J. enjoys traveling, being in nature, making music, running/biking/rowing, and cheering for a handful of sports teams (Liverpool, Duke, Twins, Cubs). D.J. believes that we are called together to support each other and find meaning in this thing called life, and that every person has a gift to give towards the flourishing of the whole world. He looks forward to accompanying the Augsburg community through Campus Ministry this year!

Campus Ministry Website

¡Ándale! Improve Your Spanish Skills This Fall

submitted by reinhard@augsburg.edu

Is it time to move your beginning Spanish-speaking skills to a higher level? Are you looking for another course to add into your schedule? The Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies department invites you to consider taking Spa 211 for the Fall semester. Continuing your Spanish study is a powerful way to enhance your resume and make you a more viable job candidate in a market that is looking for global competence and multilingual skills. Spa 211 is the last prerequisite course for a Spanish minor, but even if you’re not able to pursue a minor, adding another Spanish course or 2 to your transcript and resume will give you an advantage in a competitive hiring market.

SPA 211 is Intermediate Spanish, a 2nd yr. language course designed for continuing skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing, and exploring cultures of the Spanish-speaking world, and is intended for students who’ve completed Spanish 112 or the equivalent.

This fall Spa 211 meets MWF 12:30-1:40, on campus. Students, faculty and staff are invited to register. Please spread the word to your Augsburg friends! And if you have any questions, you’re welcome to contact me or Professor Michael Kidd.

Professor Michael Kidd

Tree Removal on 21st Ave S and 7th St TODAY

submitted by ridgle@augsburg.edu

Davey Tree Service is scheduled to remove a dead tree located on 21st Ave S next to the Hagsfor roundabout next Monday, August 21st at 8:30am. Barricades will be installed to block off the street until the service is complete. There will be no parking past the Anderson crosswalk beginning Monday morning. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Facilities Management or the Department of Public Safety.

Web Editors Back-to-School Fall Clean Up

submitted by singhj@augsburg.edu

The beginning of the school year is a great time to look through stale content and delete it from your Augsburg website.
What is stale content?
Stale content is items that aren’t up to date. This can include pages, blog posts, old drafts, websites, documents, photos and more.
Why should I delete it?
Website speed and performance, risk, and site functionality.
What if I need that information at a later time?
Create a google doc to archive information or a screenshot. A lot of times people move something to draft and it lives there for a digital eternity because people are afraid to “delete” it.

If you have any questions feel free to join our web editor meetings or connect with us today

2023 Back-to-School Workshop Schedule Preview

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

The Office of Faculty Development’s Center for Teaching and Learning is pleased to welcome faculty and staff to the 2023-24 year with our annual Back to School Workshop, Wednesday, August 23 and Thursday, August 24, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm daily. This year’s program theme is “Cultivating Community, Belonging, and Excellence.” A variety of workshop topics and formats facilitated by our teaching community will provide time to inquire, collaborate, and connect. A preview schedule is now available below. We look forward to seeing you there!

Back-to-School Workshop Preview

Final Building Fire System Testing—Monday and Tuesday 8/21 and 8/22

submitted by orchard@augsburg.edu

On Monday and Tuesday our fires safety contractor will be finishing their building fire system checks. The building schedules are as follows:

Monday 8/21—Science 7 a.m.-10 a.m.
Tuesday 8/22–Hagfors 7 a.m.-11 a.m.
Tuesday 8/22–Memorial Hall 11 a.m-1 p.m.
Tuesday 8/22–Christiansen Center 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

If you have any questions please feel free to email Jim Orchard at orchard@augsburg.edu.

New Student Positions This Week (4)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

08/13/2023: Art & Design Student Assistant, Academic Year 2023-24
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999924459623-art-design-student-assistant-academic-year-2023-24
08/13/2023: Athletics Women’s Equipment Cage Assistant, Academic Year 2023-24
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999924458933-athletics-women-s-equipment-cage-assistant-academic-year-2023-24
08/11/2023: Migizi Project Assistant, Academic Year 2023-24
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999924319064-migizi-project-assistant-academic-year-2023-24
08/11/2023: Digitization, Archives & Tech Assistant, Academic Year 2023-24
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999924319143-digitization-archives-tech-assistant-academic-year-2023-24

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

submitted by haydenc@augsburg.edu

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

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

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

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

Please find the application form here!

“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

Please email Jenean Gilmer with any questions at gilmerje@augsburg.edu.

Back to School Workshops—Registration Open Now

submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu

Kick off your new academic year this Wednesday and Thursday!

The Office of Faculty Development’s Center for Teaching and Learning is pleased to welcome faculty and staff to the 2023-24 year with our annual Back to School Workshop, this Wednesday, August 23 and Thursday, August 24, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm daily. This year’s program theme is “Cultivating Community, Belonging, and Excellence,” and offers a variety of salient topics for teaching and learning at Augsburg facilitated by experts from our own teaching community.

We ask community members to pre-register for the 2023 Back to School Workshop by this Tuesday at 4pm. Day-of and on-site registration are welcome as space allows. The full program is available on the registration form.

Back to School Workshop Pre-Registration

“Remarkable Recovery”: KARE-11 Profiles Augsburg Student-Athlete Henry Nelson

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

Sophomore Henry Nelson and Augsburg cross country coach Nick Larson were featured last week on KARE-11 about Henry’s return to Augsburg and running after a serious car accident in the spring. Watch now:

“From fearing he’d never walk again to running cross country for Augsburg”

2023 Back-to-School Workshop Schedule Preview

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

The Office of Faculty Development’s Center for Teaching and Learning is pleased to welcome faculty and staff to the 2023-24 year with our annual Back to School Workshop, Wednesday, August 23 and Thursday, August 24, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm daily. This year’s program theme is “Cultivating Community, Belonging, and Excellence.” A variety of workshop topics and formats facilitated by our teaching community will provide time to inquire, collaborate, and connect. A preview schedule is now available below. We look forward to seeing you there!

Back-to-School Workshop Preview

Tree Removal on 21st Ave S and 7th St on Monday, August 21

submitted by ridgle@augsburg.edu

Davey Tree Service is scheduled to remove a dead tree located on 21st Ave S next to the Hagsfor roundabout next Monday, August 21st at 8:30am. Barricades will be installed to block off the street until the service is complete. There will be no parking past the Anderson crosswalk beginning Monday morning. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Facilities Management or the Department of Public Safety.

2 iPhone SE Phones for Sale

submitted by lindn@augsburg.edu

(2) iPhone SE for sale

iPhone SE (2020) Red, 64GB, iOS 16.5.1, from Verizon, unlocked and ready for any carrier
Wiped, removed from Find My iPhone, and ready for a new owner
iPhone SE (2020) Black, 64GB, iOS 16.5.1, from Verizon, unlocked and ready for any carrier
Wiped, removed from Find My iPhone, and ready for a new owner

Bought new iPhones so are selling these two.

Asking $135 each, or best offer. Cash/Venmo preferred.

Nathan Lind
Information Technology
Augsburg University
lindn@augsburg.edu

Details and contact info

New Student Positions This Week (4)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

08/13/2023: Art & Design Student Assistant, Academic Year 2023-24
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999924459623-art-design-student-assistant-academic-year-2023-24
08/13/2023: Athletics Women’s Equipment Cage Assistant, Academic Year 2023-24
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999924458933-athletics-women-s-equipment-cage-assistant-academic-year-2023-24
08/11/2023: Migizi Project Assistant, Academic Year 2023-24
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999924319064-migizi-project-assistant-academic-year-2023-24
08/11/2023: Digitization, Archives & Tech Assistant, Academic Year 2023-24
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999924319143-digitization-archives-tech-assistant-academic-year-2023-24

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Vikings Pre-Season Tickets Saturday 8/19 vs Titans

submitted by isaacson@augsburg.edu

Due to back to college family travel I am selling two tickets to the Vikings pre-season game against the Tennesee Titans on Saturday, August 19th at 7 pm. Tickets are $25 each and located in the end zone on the main level. Section 119, Row 38, Seats 3 and 4.

Electronic delivery and payment options available.

Contact me by email at isaacson@augsburg.edu

2023 Back-to-School Workshop Schedule Preview

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

The Office of Faculty Development’s Center for Teaching and Learning is pleased to welcome faculty and staff to the 2023-24 year with our annual Back to School Workshop, Wednesday, August 23 and Thursday, August 24, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm daily. This year’s program theme is “Cultivating Community, Belonging, and Excellence.” A variety of workshop topics and formats facilitated by our teaching community will provide time to inquire, collaborate, and connect. A preview schedule is now available below. We look forward to seeing you there!

Back-to-School Workshop Preview

¡Ándale! Improve Your Spanish Sklls This Fall

submitted by reinhard@augsburg.edu

Is it time to move your beginning Spanish-speaking skills to a higher level? Are you looking for another course to add into your schedule? The Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies department invites you to consider taking Spa 211 for the Fall semester. Continuing your Spanish study is a powerful way to enhance your resume and make you a more viable job candidate in a market that is looking for global competence and multilingual skills. Spa 211 is the last prerequisite course for a Spanish minor, but even if you’re not able to pursue a minor, adding another Spanish course or 2 to your transcript and resume will give you an advantage in a competitive hiring market.

SPA 211 is Intermediate Spanish, a 2nd yr. language course designed for continuing skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing, and exploring cultures of the Spanish-speaking world, and is intended for students who’ve completed Spanish 112 or the equivalent.

This fall Spa 211 meets MWF 12:30-1:40, on campus. Students, faculty and staff are invited to register. Please spread the word to your Augsburg friends! And if you have any questions, you’re welcome to contact me or Professor Michael Kidd.

Professor Michael Kidd

New Student Positions This Week (4)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

08/13/2023: Art & Design Student Assistant, Academic Year 2023-24
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999924459623-art-design-student-assistant-academic-year-2023-24
08/13/2023: Athletics Women’s Equipment Cage Assistant, Academic Year 2023-24
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999924458933-athletics-women-s-equipment-cage-assistant-academic-year-2023-24
08/11/2023: Migizi Project Assistant, Academic Year 2023-24
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999924319064-migizi-project-assistant-academic-year-2023-24
08/11/2023: Digitization, Archives & Tech Assistant, Academic Year 2023-24
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999924319143-digitization-archives-tech-assistant-academic-year-2023-24

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2023 Back-to-School Workshop Schedule Preview

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

The Office of Faculty Development’s Center for Teaching and Learning is pleased to welcome faculty and staff to the 2023-24 year with our annual Back to School Workshop, Wednesday, August 23 and Thursday, August 24, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm daily. This year’s program theme is “Cultivating Community, Belonging, and Excellence.” A variety of workshop topics and formats facilitated by our teaching community will provide time to inquire, collaborate, and connect. A preview schedule is now available below. We look forward to seeing you there!

Back-to-School Workshop Preview

¡Ándale! Improve Your Spanish Sklls This Fall

submitted by reinhard@augsburg.edu

Is it time to move your beginning Spanish-speaking skills to a higher level? Are you looking for another course to add into your schedule? The Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies department invites you to consider taking Spa 211 for the Fall semester. Continuing your Spanish study is a powerful way to enhance your resume and make you a more viable job candidate in a market that is looking for global competence and multilingual skills. Spa 211 is the last prerequisite course for a Spanish minor, but even if you’re not able to pursue a minor, adding another Spanish course or 2 to your transcript and resume will give you an advantage in a competitive hiring market.

SPA 211 is Intermediate Spanish, a 2nd yr. language course designed for continuing skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing, and exploring cultures of the Spanish-speaking world, and is intended for students who’ve completed Spanish 112 or the equivalent.

This fall Spa 211 meets MWF 12:30-1:40, on campus. Students, faculty and staff are invited to register. Please spread the word to your Augsburg friends! And if you have any questions, you’re welcome to contact me or Professor Michael Kidd.

Professor Michael Kidd

Volunteers Needed for Open Streets Cedar Riverside – Next Sunday, August 20, 2023, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Join Our Streets Minneapolis and the City of Minneapolis in a celebration of community at Open Streets Cedar-Riverside in 2023, 11 am – 5 pm. If you’re interested in volunteering to help wrassle kids at the petting zoo, camel ride, or dunk tank–or other just as fun stuff but perhaps less chaotic tasks, please fill out the form below and we’ll get back to you.

Play, eat, bike, walk, dance, sing, and more at this free, family-friendly event. More than a street festival, Open Streets Cedar Riverside allows neighbors to experience city streets as public spaces where communities thrive. There will be stages with music from TAMU and KFAI, the Cedar Cultural Center and Palmer’s, The Red Sea and Mixed Blood Theater–as well as a Weinie Dog race and lots of other cool stuff!

https://forms.gle/G95baKU3BkRCFA587

https://www.openstreetsmpls.org/

New Student Positions This Week (4)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

08/13/2023: Art & Design Student Assistant, Academic Year 2023-24
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999924459623-art-design-student-assistant-academic-year-2023-24
08/13/2023: Athletics Women’s Equipment Cage Assistant, Academic Year 2023-24
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999924458933-athletics-women-s-equipment-cage-assistant-academic-year-2023-24
08/11/2023: Migizi Project Assistant, Academic Year 2023-24
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999924319064-migizi-project-assistant-academic-year-2023-24
08/11/2023: Digitization, Archives & Tech Assistant, Academic Year 2023-24
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999924319143-digitization-archives-tech-assistant-academic-year-2023-24

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Volunteers Needed for Open Streets Cedar Riverside – Next Sunday, August 20, 2023, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Volunteers needed for Open Streets Cedar Riverside – NEXT Sunday, August 20, 2023, 11 am – 5 pm

Join Our Streets Minneapolis and the City of Minneapolis in a celebration of community at Open Streets Cedar-Riverside in 2023, 11 am – 5 pm. If you’re interested in volunteering to help wrassle kids at the petting zoo, camel ride, or dunk tank–or other just as fun stuff but perhaps less chaotic tasks, email Jenean at gilmerje@augsburg.edu.

Play, eat, bike, walk, dance, sing, and more at this free, family-friendly event. More than a street festival, Open Streets Cedar Riverside allows neighbors to experience city streets as public spaces where communities thrive. There will be stages with music from TAMU and KFAI, the Cedar Cultural Center and Palmer’s, The Red Sea and Mixed Blood Theater–as well as a Weinie Dog race and lots of other cool stuff!

https://www.openstreetsmpls.org/

Action: Stop HERC – Let Minneapolis Breathe – TODAY, Tuesday, August 15, 1 p.m.

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

The campaign to shut down HERC is now entering a more public and critical phase. We invite you to join next Tuesday August 15 at 1:00pm at the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners meeting in downtown Minneapolis.

Please RSVP so we can send updates about the event, county meeting rules, and our demands: https://actionnetwork.org/events/rally-to-shut-down-herc-trash-burner/

This is an important action– the most important for people to join so far in this campaign. A wide range of people will speak directly to the commissioners, including: doctors, union leaders, scientists, teachers, waste workers and experts, and impacted community members. We need to back them. If we create enough pressure now, we can compel the county commissioners to set in motion HERC’s closure. County staff are already preparing a closure plan because of our work this last legislative session. Now we need these elected commissioners to ensure there’s a date attached to that plan.

Read more here: https://sahanjournal.com/climate-environment/herc-closing-plan-hennepin-county-bonding-bill/

Please bring your people!

Location: Government Center A2400, Board of Commissioners chamber, 300 South Sixth Street Minneapolis, MN 55487. To get to Room A2400, go up the escalator, then go through security for elevator A (not C) to the 24th floor.

Transportation: light rail (Blue & Green lines to Government Plaza); street parking; or *let us know if you need a ride on RSVP form*

Arrival Time: Aim to arrive at least 15 minutes before 1pm to make time for getting through the body scanner.

In solidarity,
Minnesota Environmental Justice Table & HERC Zero Burn Coalition

2023 Back-to-School Workshop Schedule Preview

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

The Office of Faculty Development’s Center for Teaching and Learning is pleased to welcome faculty and staff to the 2023-24 year with our annual Back to School Workshop, Wednesday, August 23 and Thursday, August 24, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm daily. This year’s program theme is “Cultivating Community, Belonging, and Excellence.” A variety of workshop topics and formats facilitated by our teaching community will provide time to inquire, collaborate, and connect. A preview schedule is now available below. We look forward to seeing you there!

Back-to-School Workshop Preview

¡Ándale! Improve Your Spanish Sklls This Fall

submitted by reinhard@augsburg.edu

Is it time to move your beginning Spanish-speaking skills to a higher level? Are you looking for another course to add into your schedule? The Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies department invites you to consider taking Spa 211 for the Fall semester. Continuing your Spanish study is a powerful way to enhance your resume and make you a more viable job candidate in a market that is looking for global competence and multilingual skills. Spa 211 is the last prerequisite course for a Spanish minor, but even if you’re not able to pursue a minor, adding another Spanish course or 2 to your transcript and resume will give you an advantage in a competitive hiring market.

SPA 211 is Intermediate Spanish, a 2nd yr. language course designed for continuing skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing, and exploring cultures of the Spanish-speaking world, and is intended for students who’ve completed Spanish 112 or the equivalent.

This fall Spa 211 meets MWF 12:30-1:40, on campus. Students, faculty and staff are invited to register. Please spread the word to your Augsburg friends! And if you have any questions, you’re welcome to contact me or Professor Michael Kidd.

Professor Michael Kidd

Volunteer with Campus Kitchen

submitted by benasut@augsburg.edu

Hello! Campus Kitchen needs some awesome volunteers to help pack produce boxes for our neighbors in Cedar Riverside.

We have shifts available every Thursday from 1:30-4:00pm.

The Details: Meet outside the Campus Cupboard (Anderson 26). You will ride in the Campus Kitchen van to the Sanneh Foundation Warehouse in St. Paul, where you will work in a team to prepare produce boxes/bags that will be distributed to neighbors in Cedar-Riverside the next day. Be sure to wear closed-toed shoes.

Anyone can sign up- staff, faculty, students, friends 🙂

Sign Up Here

New Student Positions This Week (4)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

08/13/2023: Art & Design Student Assistant, Academic Year 2023-24
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999924459623-art-design-student-assistant-academic-year-2023-24
08/13/2023: Athletics Women’s Equipment Cage Assistant, Academic Year 2023-24
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999924458933-athletics-women-s-equipment-cage-assistant-academic-year-2023-24
08/11/2023: Migizi Project Assistant, Academic Year 2023-24
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999924319064-migizi-project-assistant-academic-year-2023-24
08/11/2023: Digitization, Archives & Tech Assistant, Academic Year 2023-24
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999924319143-digitization-archives-tech-assistant-academic-year-2023-24

Search Augsburg Job Postings

¡Ándale! Improve your Spanish Skills This Fall

submitted by reinhard@augsburg.edu

Is it time to move your beginning Spanish-speaking skills to a higher level? Are you looking for another course to add into your schedule? The Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies department invites you to consider taking Spa 211 for the Fall semester. Continuing your Spanish study is a powerful way to enhance your resume and make you a more viable job candidate in a market that is looking for global competence and multilingual skills. Spa 211 is the last prerequisite course for a Spanish minor, but even if you’re not able to pursue a minor, adding another Spanish course or 2 to your transcript and resume will give you an advantage in a competitive hiring market.

SPA 211 is Intermediate Spanish, a 2nd yr. language course designed for continuing skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing, and exploring cultures of the Spanish-speaking world, and is intended for students who’ve completed Spanish 112 or the equivalent.

This fall Spa 211 meets MWF 12:30-1:40, on campus. Students, faculty and staff are invited to register. Please spread the word to your Augsburg friends! And if you have any questions, you’re welcome to contact me or Professor Michael Kidd.

Professor Michael Kidd

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

submitted by haydenc@augsburg.edu

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

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

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

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

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

Please find the application form here!

2023 Back-to-School Workshop Schedule Preview

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

The Office of Faculty Development’s Center for Teaching and Learning is pleased to welcome faculty and staff to the 2023-24 year with our annual Back to School Workshop, Wednesday, August 23 and Thursday, August 24, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm daily. This year’s program theme is “Cultivating Community, Belonging, and Excellence.” A variety of workshop topics and formats facilitated by our teaching community will provide time to inquire, collaborate, and connect. A preview schedule is now available below. We look forward to seeing you there!

Back-to-School Workshop Preview

Athletic Home Event – Adult Workers Needed

submitted by leem3@augsburg.edu

Were you the sports team manager growing up? Do you dream of announcing sporting events? Are you a number person who likes stats? We are looking for adult table workers to work our home sporting events. We need announcers, clock workers, etc. This is after work hours, nights and weekends, paid positions. Please reach out to me if you are interested. Thanks!

Latinx Family Orientation – Saturday, August 19

submitted by gomezos@augsburg.edu

Our annual Latinx Orientation, formerly known “Dia de Familias”, is coming up on Saturday, August 19th! This is a great opportunity to learn more about Augsburg University services that benefit students’ education and learn more about Latinx Student Services and Augsburg Latin American Students! There will be free food, giveaways and a cultural ceremony!

Click here to register!

Action: Stop HERC – Let Minneapolis Breathe – Tuesday, August 15, 1 p.m.

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

The campaign to shut down HERC is now entering a more public and critical phase. We invite you to join next Tuesday August 15 at 1:00pm at the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners meeting in downtown Minneapolis.

Please RSVP so we can send updates about the event, county meeting rules, and our demands: https://actionnetwork.org/events/rally-to-shut-down-herc-trash-burner/

This is an important action– the most important for people to join so far in this campaign. A wide range of people will speak directly to the commissioners, including: doctors, union leaders, scientists, teachers, waste workers and experts, and impacted community members. We need to back them. If we create enough pressure now, we can compel the county commissioners to set in motion HERC’s closure. County staff are already preparing a closure plan because of our work this last legislative session. Now we need these elected commissioners to ensure there’s a date attached to that plan.

Read more here: https://sahanjournal.com/climate-environment/herc-closing-plan-hennepin-county-bonding-bill/

Please bring your people!

Location: Government Center A2400, Board of Commissioners chamber, 300 South Sixth Street Minneapolis, MN 55487. To get to Room A2400, go up the escalator, then go through security for elevator A (not C) to the 24th floor.

Transportation: light rail (Blue & Green lines to Government Plaza); street parking; or *let us know if you need a ride on RSVP form*

Arrival Time: Aim to arrive at least 15 minutes before 1pm to make time for getting through the body scanner.

In solidarity,
Minnesota Environmental Justice Table & HERC Zero Burn Coalition

Volunteers needed TODAY at Brian Coyle

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

The annual Health Fair is from 11:30am to 4:00pm. We still need 4-5 volunteers for the later shift, from 12:30 to 5:00pm. Tasks will involve breaking down tables & chairs at the close of the event, direct vendors and community participants, distribute backpacks, and other tasks as needed. There will be PIZZA!

Pillsbury United Communities is the parent organization for the Brian Coyle Community Center located at 420 15th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55454, there are both Blue and Green Line train stops in the neighborhood and multiple buses that run on Cedar and Riverside Avenues. Parking should be easy to find in the morning and a little more challenging in the afternoon. If you’re concerned we can help!

This is a great way to spend some time with the awesome communities in Cedar-Riverside–and to use your community service hours! If you have any questions or concerns please email Jenean Gilmer at gilmerje@gmail.com. Thanks big time, this is sure to be a fun event!

Please fill out this form to let us know you’re interested: https://forms.gle/oCvZ3oAqDAL3QqrL6
OR call or text 612.387.6221.

Open Streets Cedar Riverside – Next Sunday, August 20, 2023, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Join Our Streets Minneapolis and the City of Minneapolis in a celebration of community at Open Streets Cedar Riverside in 2023, 11am – 5pm.

Play, eat, bike, walk, dance, sing, and more at this free, family-friendly event. More than a street festival, Open Streets Cedar Riverside allows neighbors to experience city streets as public spaces where communities thrive. There will be stages with music from TAMU and KFAI, the Cedar Cultural Center and Palmer’s, The Red Sea and Mixed Blood Theater–as well as a Weinie Dog race and lots of other cool stuff!

https://www.openstreetsmpls.org/

We Are Water MN Exhibit Closing Party This Saturday

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Join the Somali Museum and poet Khadijo Abdi of Minneapolis as they share personal stories and experiences related to climate change and water issues. This event inspires conversation, action, and engagement in climate justice initiatives within the Somali community and beyond.

Please RSVP to confirm your attendance. We look forward to sharing this remarkable occasion with you!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/changing-the-narrative-tickets-692772249447?aff=oddtdtcreator

The exhibit will be open until August 14th.

A traveling exhibit and community engagement initiative that explores the science, history, story, culture, and relationships of water in Minnesota. Locally hosted by the Somali Museum of Minnesota on the Augsburg University campus.

At the exhibit you will find:
stories from Somali Minnesotans about the role water plays in their lives
water-related artifacts from the Somali Museum’s collection
interactive exhibits about water in Minnesota and the challenges around keeping water healthy
events to celebrate Somali water culture in the past and present

Exhibit hours:
Tuesday: Noon to 7 p.m.
Wednesday: Noon to 7 p.m.
Thursday: Noon to 7 p.m.
Friday: Noon to 7 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Somali Museum staff will be with the exhibit on Saturdays.

For more information: https://www.pca.state.mn.us/events-and-meetings/we-are-water-mn-somali-museum-minneapolis-2023-06-2208-14

New Staff Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

08/08/2023: PA Administrative Assistant II
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999923380023-pa-administrative-assistant-ii
08/03/2023: 2nd Shift Custodian (Part-Time)
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999922444473-2nd-shift-custodian-part-time-

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¡Ándale! Improve Your Spanish Skills This Fall

submitted by reinhard@augsburg.edu

Is it time to move your beginning Spanish-speaking skills to a higher level? Are you looking for another course to add into your schedule? The Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies department invites you to consider taking Spa 211 for the Fall semester. Continuing your Spanish study is a powerful way to enhance your resume and make you a more viable job candidate in a market that is looking for global competence and multilingual skills. Spa 211 is the last prerequisite course for a Spanish minor, but even if you’re not able to pursue a minor, adding another Spanish course or 2 to your transcript and resume will give you an advantage in a competitive hiring market.

SPA 211 is Intermediate Spanish, a 2nd yr. language course designed for continuing skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing, and exploring cultures of the Spanish-speaking world, and is intended for students who’ve completed Spanish 112 or the equivalent.

This fall Spa 211 meets MWF 12:30-1:40, on campus. Students, faculty and staff are invited to register. Please spread the word to your Augsburg friends! And if you have any questions, you’re welcome to contact me or Professor Michael Kidd.

Professor Michael Kidd

Vikings Pre-Season Tickets – Saturday, August 19

submitted by isaacson@augsburg.edu

Due to back to college family travel I am selling two tickets to the Vikings pre-season game against the Tennesee Titans on Saturday, August 19th at 7 pm. Tickets are $25 each and located in the end zone on the main level. Section 119, Row 38, Seats 3 and 4.

Also have tickets for sale for same price on Saturday, August 26th at noon for the Arizona Cardinals game. Electronic delivery and payment options available.

Contact me by email at isaacson@augsburg.edu

Part-time Nursery Minister Position Available

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, located at 2315 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404 is seeking a nursery minister to provide care and faith formation for our littlest members of the body of Christ. Please contact Pastor Martha Bardwell if you are interested in applying (martha@oursavioursmpls.org, 612-871-2967).

Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church is a dynamic and growing faith community rooted in the Phillips neighborhood in South Minneapolis. Since 1869, this congregation has been intentionally connecting the depth of our Christian faith to the joys and challenges of contemporary life. Our mission statement says it all: We are a dynamic community, centered in Christ, called, nurtured, and sent – to celebrate, serve and do justice.

The nursery minister works with adult and youth volunteers to provide dependable, safe, and nurturing care to infants and children 6 years and younger on Sunday mornings and occasional Wednesday evenings from September – May. The nursery minister reports to the lead pastor and collaborates with the MCFF (Ministry of Community and Faith Formation) Table.

Staff nursery from 8:30 – 12:30 on Sundays from September – May. Oversee nursery faith formation time from 9-10am (for ages 0-3), and be available in the nursery during worship from 10:30am – 12pm for kids ages 0-6 until all children are reunited with their caregivers.

For more information

New Staff Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

08/08/2023: PA Administrative Assistant II
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999923380023-pa-administrative-assistant-ii
08/03/2023: 2nd Shift Custodian (Part-Time)
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999922444473-2nd-shift-custodian-part-time-

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¡Andale! Improve Your Spanish Skills This Fall

submitted by reinhard@augsburg.edu

Is it time to move your beginning Spanish-speaking skills to a higher level? Are you looking for another course to add into your schedule? The Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies department invites you to consider taking Spa 211 for the Fall semester. Continuing your Spanish study is a powerful way to enhance your resume and make you a more viable job candidate in a market that is looking for global competence and multilingual skills. Spa 211 is the last prerequisite course for a Spanish minor, but even if you’re not able to pursue a minor, adding another Spanish course or 2 to your transcript and resume will give you an advantage in a competitive hiring market.

SPA 211 is Intermediate Spanish, a 2nd yr. language course designed for continuing skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing, and exploring cultures of the Spanish-speaking world, and is intended for students who’ve completed Spanish 112 or the equivalent.

This fall Spa 211 meets MWF 12:30-1:40, on campus. Students, faculty and staff are invited to register. Please spread the word to your Augsburg friends! And if you have any questions, you’re welcome to contact me or Professor Michael Kidd.

Student Job: Building Attendant – Mindekirken, Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church

submitted by hermansb@augsburg.edu

The Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church, “Mindekirken”, at 924 E. 21st Street, Minneapolis, is looking for Building Attendants to work weekday evenings and Saturday mornings for our language classes, as well as on Sunday mornings during worship services.

• The work hours for classes are 5:30p-8:30p Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 9:30a-12:30p on Saturdays. These shifts can be covered by one or more Building Attendants. There is a class break for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.

• The work hours for Sundays are 8:30a-2:00p and can be a split shift between two Building Attendants.

The Building Attendant job’s primary function is to provide security and hospitality, which includes monitoring the entrances, greeting attendees, brewing coffee and maintaining the coffee break area, and opening and closing the facility. Additional tasks may include operating sound systems and assisting with connections to projectors and TV monitors.

The Building Attendant works with limited on-site supervision (once trained); is punctual and reliable. Ideal candidates have excellent communication and social skills, accurately follow instructions, and have strong problem-solving ability. The wage is $18/hour.

Mindekirken is a rather busy ELCA church with Norwegian cultural outreach. We share a city block with Norway House, not far from Augsburg University. You need not be Norwegian or Lutheran to apply. You are welcome.

If you are interested, contact Terry Parker (terry.at.mindekirken@gmail.com)

Email Terry Parker

Open Streets Cedar Riverside – Sunday, August 20, 2023, 11am – 5pm

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Join Our Streets Minneapolis and the City of Minneapolis in a celebration of community at Open Streets Cedar Riverside in 2023, 11am – 5pm.

Play, eat, bike, walk, dance, sing, and more at this free, family-friendly event. More than a street festival, Open Streets Cedar Riverside allows neighbors to experience city streets as public spaces where communities thrive. There will be stages with music from TAMU and KFAI, the Cedar Cultural Center and Palmer’s, The Red Sea and Mixed Blood Theater–as well as a Weinie Dog race and lots of other cool stuff!

https://www.openstreetsmpls.org/

https://www.openstreetsmpls.org/

Seward Neighborhood Tour TOMORROW – August 10, 10:30-Noon

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

There are still some spots open for Thursday’s tour! Join in as we dive into the history of the region and Seward. We’ll begin with some introductions, a short presentation and tour the neighborhood. We’ll be in the neighborhood for one hour and we’ll walk/roll for a little over one mile.

These tours, led by Jenean Gilmer, Community Engaged Learning Program Manager in the Sabo Center, are for staff, faculty, community members and anyone else who would like to join! Participation will be limited to twenty people, please fill out the forms below to express your interest. There will be a similar tour during the Center for Teaching and Learning workshops as well if neither of these dates work for you.

Seward Neighborhood Tour
Thursday, August 10, 10:30-Noon
Please fill out this very short form if you’d like to join us:
https://forms.gle/1FfgF9mjMr5cYMry9

Volunteers Needed at the Brian Coyle Center This Friday

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

The Cedar-Riverside Community Health Fair is this Friday, August 11th from 11:30am to 4:00pm. There are two shifts, the first from about 9:30am to 1:00pm and the second from 12:30 to 5:00pm. We can be flexible with timing AND there will be PIZZA! Tasks will involve setting up tables and chairs in the morning and breaking them down at the close of the event. You might also help direct vendors and community participants to parking, distribute backpacks to guests, and other tasks as needed. Pillsbury United Communities is the parent organization for the Brian Coyle Community Center located at 420 15th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55454, there are both Blue and Green Line train stops in the neighborhood, and multiple buses that run on Cedar and Riverside Avenues. Parking should be easy to find in the morning and a little more challenging in the afternoon. If you’re concerned about transportation we can help!
This is a great way to spend some time with the awesome communities in Cedar-Riverside–and to use your community service hours! If you have any questions or concerns please email Jenean Gilmer at gilmerje@gmail.com. Thanks big time, this is sure to be a fun event!
Please fill out this form to let us know you’re interested: https://forms.gle/oCvZ3oAqDAL3QqrL6

We Are Water MN Exhibit Closing Party This Saturday

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Join the Somali Museum and poet Khadijo Abdi of Minneapolis as they share personal stories and experiences related to climate change and water issues. This event inspires conversation, action, and engagement in climate justice initiatives within the Somali community and beyond.

Please RSVP to confirm your attendance. We look forward to sharing this remarkable occasion with you!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/changing-the-narrative-tickets-692772249447?aff=oddtdtcreator

The exhibit will be open until August 14th.

A traveling exhibit and community engagement initiative that explores the science, history, story, culture, and relationships of water in Minnesota. Locally hosted by the Somali Museum of Minnesota on the Augsburg University campus.

At the exhibit you will find:
stories from Somali Minnesotans about the role water plays in their lives
water-related artifacts from the Somali Museum’s collection
interactive exhibits about water in Minnesota and the challenges around keeping water healthy
events to celebrate Somali water culture in the past and present

Exhibit hours:
Tuesday: Noon to 7 p.m.
Wednesday: Noon to 7 p.m.
Thursday: Noon to 7 p.m.
Friday: Noon to 7 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Somali Museum staff will be with the exhibit on Saturdays.

For more information: https://www.pca.state.mn.us/events-and-meetings/we-are-water-mn-somali-museum-minneapolis-2023-06-2208-14

New Student Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

08/02/2023: Groundskeeping Assistant, August and Academic Year 2023-24
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999922214198-groundskeeping-assistant-august-and-academic-year-2023-24
08/01/2023: Writing Center Tutor, Academic Year 2023-24
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999921955018-writing-center-tutor-academic-year-2023-24

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