Author: johnsok@augsburg.edu

Chapel: Lunar New Year Celebration

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 for a Lunar New Year Celebration. Over 2 billion people around the world celebrate Lunar New Year. Pan-Asian Student Services along with Campus Ministry is celebrating during chapel time. We are featuring the Chinese American Association of MN Dance Team to perform some traditional celebratory pieces. CAAM Chinese Dance Theater, the “heart of dance, soul of China”, is dedicated to celebrating Chinese cultural heritage and enriching a diverse community through the universal language of dance.

Interfaith Scholars: Now Accepting Applications

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

We are now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Interfaith Scholar cohort.

Interfaith Scholars is a yearlong student cohort that engages students as partners in ongoing interreligious dialogue and action by exploring methods and best practices for talking about religion/spirituality/worldview in a diverse democracy. Students will engage in community service learning and interfaith events as well as learn from guest speakers from religious communities, business professionals, and other leaders from across sectors. Students accepted into the Interfaith Scholars program receive a $2,000 scholarship.

The cohort meets for the full academic year as a credit based course on Thursday nights from 6:00-9:00 pm. Professor Najeeba Syeed is the primary instructor.

Students from every religious tradition and students without a connection to a religious tradition are encouraged to apply.

For more information and to apply, visit:
https://www.augsburg.edu/interfaith/about/interfaith-scholars/

Applications are due Friday, March 1.

Free Workshop: Multifaith Leadership and Engagement in a Fractured World

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

Join us for this annual workshop co-hosted by the Interfaith Institute. Augsburg Professor Najeeba Syeed and Rabbi Dr. Rachel Mikva from Chicago Theological Seminary will be the featured keynote speakers. The workshop includes two breakout sessions and dinner. Registration is required.

Date: Sunday, March 3rd
Time: 1:00 -7:00 pm (includes dinner)
Location: St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN

To learn more and register:
https://wp.stolaf.edu/lutherancenter/multifaith-leadership-and-engagement-in-a-fractured-world/

We are looking forward to hosting next year’s workshop on Augsburg’s campus. More information to come!

Ramadan Panel – 2/22 (with Corrected Registration Link)

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

Join us for a student-led panel discussion on how to support student practices during Ramadan. Professor Najeeba Syeed will moderate the discussion. Faculty, staff and students are welcome to attend. Sponsored by the Interfaith Institute, the Muslim Student Association (MSA), Campus Ministry, Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), and the President’s Office.

Date: February 22, 2024
Time: 4-5 pm
Location: Science 123

CTL asks faculty/staff members to pre-register for Faculty Development events when possible. Day-of and on-site registration are still welcome.

Faculty/staff, please register here: https://forms.gle/5BM497BhdLzSzoEp9
NOTE: Registration link has been corrected.

Rethinking I-94 PAC Meeting Wednesday, February 14 at 8:30 a.m. – Virtual

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Rethinking I-94 PAC Meeting
WED, FEB 14 8:30AM – VIRTUAL

There’s a Rethinking I-94 Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting on the day of love! If you LOVE Twin Cities Boulevard, don’t keep those feelings inside. Join the PAC Meeting and tell decision-makers that a better future is possible.

To register please visit: https://www.ourstreetsmpls.org/r?u=nq8koCZ6gbf884sWFdFSibE0Ztn4kVw4iQ3NoXoRfoS2-kalrjatV6fpkRM1sZ2puYghOnRscnRfXvC-IsI7SpJG0vL8Oekg3KR_W11xMrA&e=5d822120e7b77556f1f389b36a033d20&utm_source=mplsbike&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=tcb_upcoming_events&n=12

Online Survey – Chance to Win $100 Gift Card

submitted by fleigr@augsburg.edu

Hello Auggies! I am a graduate student seeking participants for a research study. I am exploring how one’s ability to recognize and regulate their own and others’ emotions may relate to feelings of depression and social disconnect. Participation in this study will involve completing a series of behavioral health inventories and a demographic screener that will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. These inventories will ask if you have experienced symptoms of depression or loneliness and ask how intensely you experience your everyday emotions. Following completion of these inventories, participants will complete a test online that will walk participants through a variety of different tasks, such as recognition of facial expressions and implied social meanings. This test will take approximately 45 minutes to complete. All participation in this study is done online from the comfort of your own home. Students are invited to participate in this study if you: (1) are between the ages of 18 and 31; (2) have not been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, schizophrenia, or a personality disorder; (3) have not experienced an interpersonally traumatic life event (i.e., assault by another human being); and (4) are not currently experiencing a major health concern (i.e., life threatening illness/injury or significant transplant/removal surgery).

For your time, participants will be entered into a random lottery drawing for one of three $100 Amazon gift cards!

If you have any questions or concerns regarding participation in this study, please contact me at fleigr@augsburg.edu. If you would like to participate in this study, please click the link below. You will be taken to a secure, online survey where you will be presented with a consent form followed by the demographic screener and brief inventories. Upon completion of these, you will be shown the link to the final assessment.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7LPN7K3

Thank you!

New Staff Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

02/05/2024: Public Safety Officer – Hiring Bonus
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999965642505-public-safety-officer-hiring-bonus
02/01/2024: Part-Time Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999964792753-part-time-public-safety-officer

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Due February 19 – Free Trip to Holocaust Museum

submitted by goffe@augsburg.edu

Applications due February 19, 2024 and can be found at https://jewishminneapolis.org/minne/. The trip will take place on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. If you would like to learn more about the program or would like advising on the application, please contact the URGO office at urgo@augsburg.edu.

The MINNE Holocaust Fellows program selects college students to participate in a fully-paid, one-day trip to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. to acquire a more in-depth knowledge of the Holocaust. Fellows tour the permanent exhibits and featured exhibits, as well as meet with a museum representative. Awards come through the MINNE Fund of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation, who has chosen Augsburg to be one of the select universities to participate in the program.

*You DO NOT need to be a US citizen*

Eligibility:
• Full-time student
• Sophomore or above with at least one year left before graduating
• 3.0 GPA or higher
• Proof of COVID vaccinations may be required

Trip and Application Info

Due February 12 – Phase 1 Applications for URGO Summer Research

submitted by goffe@augsburg.edu

URGO SUMMER RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY PROGRAM: All disciplines welcome!

Phase 1 of the applications are due February 12th at 11:59 PM, so start talking with your faculty members to learn about what research or creative activity is going on in your department!

The URGO Summer Research/Creative Activity Program is an 11-week, on-campus program (May 13th – July 26th) where students are funded to conduct research with a faculty mentor. URGO provides full-time summer researchers (400 hours) with a $6,000 stipend and housing discount while half-time researchers (200 hours) receive a $3,000 stipend and a housing discount.

URGO SUMMER RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY ASSISTANTSHIPS
URGO also provides funding for students to work for a professor as a research assistant on an ongoing research project. This is a 100-hour commitment over the course of the summer and comes with a $1,500 stipend. This is an excellent opportunity to try out research for the first time or focus on a specific aspect of a research project.

If you have questions, email urgo@augsburg.edu or visit the link below.

URGO Summer Research Info and Application

Present Your Research at Zyzzogeton – Register by February 15

submitted by goffe@augsburg.edu

Augsburg’s annual Zyzzogeton Research Symposium showcases the work of over 50 undergraduate researchers in all academic disciplines and will take place on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Students who have conducted research over the course of the last year and would like to present a poster should register using the link below by February 15.

You must have approval from your faculty mentor before registering for Zyzzogeton. If you do not have a formal abstract at this point, please provide a brief description of your research instead. You will have the opportunity to submit a final abstract/make final edits prior to the event. Abstracts will be published on the URGO website.

IMPORTANT: If you’re planning to co-present with another student(s), only one of you needs to register. Be sure to list their names and emails and indicate that they will be co-presenters where specified on the form. All presenters will be included in event correspondence.

Important Dates:
Registration opens: February 1
Registration closes: February 15
Poster making workshop: February 20
Deadline to submit final poster: March 29
Deadline to submit final abstract edits: April 5

If you have any questions, please contact Lara Crombie (crombie@augsburg.edu)

Register for Zyzzogeton

Science Museum Interest Form

submitted by xiongll9@augsburg.edu

WE NEED YOUR HELP: we are planning a small trip to the Science Museum in Downtown Saint Paul and would like to know who’s interested in going to the museum. Transportation will be provided and there will be dinner for everyone after the trip. If you are interested, fill out this form to let us know: Science Museum Interested Form

Details:

Date: Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: Downtown Saint Paul
Transportation: Provided by STEM Peer Mentorship (SPM)
Departure Point: Hagfors
Departure Time: 4:00pm
Dinner: Dinner will be provided after the trip.

Any questions, contact us at stempeer@augsburg.edu

Science Museum Interested Form

Faculty and Staff: Donate to Career Wear Clothing Drive

submitted by musto@augsburg.edu

With the MN Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair fast approaching, the Strommen Center is looking for new donations to the Share Shop professional wear pop-up in our center. This pop-up provides easy access to professional wear to help students put their best foot forward with future employers and networking connections.

We are asking for donations of gently used and freshly laundered professional wear, particularly size-inclusive garments for all genders. You can drop off any clothing in the Strommen Center over the next week. Thank you for helping support our students in their career endeavors!

Nominations Due March 1: Faculty Distinguished Contribution Awards

submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu

Augsburg annually recognizes faculty that have made exemplary contributions to creating an engaging academic learning environment in one of three categories: Teaching, Scholarship, and Service. All full-time faculty who have been employed at Augsburg for at least three years are eligible for the awards. Additionally adjunct faculty who have taught at Augsburg for at least three years are eligible for a Distinguished Contribution in Teaching Award.

Any member of the Augsburg Community (faculty student, staff, etc.) may nominate a person for these awards. For more information on the process and requirements of nominators, please see the individual nomination forms on the page linked below.

Nominations are open until March 1, 2024 at 11:59 pm.

Faculty Distinguished Contribution Awards

Gilman Scholarship Applications – Due March 7

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

The Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad applications are due March 7th. This application cycle is for programs that start between May 1st 2024 to April 30th 2025 (Terms Accommodated: Summer 2024, , Fall 2024, Academic Year 2024-2025, and Spring 2025)

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

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

Have questions? Get in touch:

abroad@augsburg.edu or studyabroad.augsburg.edu

Gilman Scholarship information and application

Tuesday, 2/13, 3:40 p.m. – AI in Higher Education: Idea Exchange

submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu

Please join this interactive workshop where we will discuss useful ways to incorporate AI in your course plans.

Facilitator: Susan Hadjiyanis, Instructional Design Technologist

Location: Marshall Room

In order to help with planning , CTL asks community members to pre-register for Faculty Development events as possible. Day-of and on-site registration are still welcome. You will be emailed a copy of your selections. To assist with community building, please wear your university nametag to Faculty Development events.

AI in Higher Education RSVP

Online Survey – Chance to Win $100 Gift Card

submitted by fleigr@augsburg.edu

Hello Auggies! I am a graduate student seeking participants for a research study. I am exploring how one’s ability to recognize and regulate their own and others’ emotions may relate to feelings of depression and social disconnect. Participation in this study will involve completing a series of behavioral health inventories and a demographic screener that will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. These inventories will ask if you have experienced symptoms of depression or loneliness and ask how intensely you experience your everyday emotions. Following completion of these inventories, participants will complete a test online that will walk participants through a variety of different tasks, such as recognition of facial expressions and implied social meanings. This test will take approximately 45 minutes to complete. All participation in this study is done online from the comfort of your own home. Students are invited to participate in this study if you: (1) are between the ages of 18 and 31; (2) have not been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, schizophrenia, or a personality disorder; (3) have not experienced an interpersonally traumatic life event (i.e., assault by another human being); and (4) are not currently experiencing a major health concern (i.e., life threatening illness/injury or significant transplant/removal surgery).

For your time, participants will be entered into a random lottery drawing for one of three $100 Amazon gift cards!

If you have any questions or concerns regarding participation in this study, please contact me at fleigr@augsburg.edu. If you would like to participate in this study, please click the link below. You will be taken to a secure, online survey where you will be presented with a consent form followed by the demographic screener and brief inventories. Upon completion of these, you will be shown the link to the final assessment.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7LPN7K3

Thank you!

Undergrads: Chance for a $50 Gift Card – Take Our Survey

submitted by harrisdd@augsburg.edu

My name is Dean Harris, and I am a doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology Department at Augsburg University. I am conducting this study as partial fulfillment of my doctoral degree, with Dr. Patricia Hopkins-Smith as my advisor.

You are being invited to participate in a research study on investigating influences of intrapersonal factors on the relationship between casual sex and mental health. Our study focuses on experiences of casual sex in individuals who identify as single or recently single (i.e., have not been in a relationship longer than one month). As such, if you indicated you were in a relationship for longer than one month, you do not meet our study eligibility criteria. We respect and appreciate individuals in various types of relationships, including open or ethically non-monogamous ones, but our current study’s scope is limited to investigating casual sex in those who identify as single (or recently single). If you agree to this study, I will ask you to complete a survey via Qualtrics. This survey will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. After completing all the survey questions, you will be invited, if you wish, to provide contact information to enter in the raffle to win one of three $50 gift card prizes, and/or emailed the results at the end of the study’s conclusion.

If you have any questions now or later, you may contact me, Dean Harris at 612-239-2534 or harrisdd@augsburg.edu. You can also contact my advisor, Dr. Patricia Hopkins-Smith at 612-330-1567 or hopkinss@augsburg.edu. If you contact me or my advisor, understand that your anonymity cannot be guaranteed; however, if you decide to participate, your data will not be connected to your name. If you have questions about your rights as a research subject or want to discuss problems/complaints about the research study, send an email to IRB@augsburg.edu.

Sincerely,
Dean Harris
Doctoral Student in Clinical Psychology Department at Augsburg University

Survey Link

Students: Make Your Voices Heard at the Capitol

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

What: 2024 Day at the Capitol
Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Time: 9:15 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (plus travel time to St. Paul by light rail)

Join us for Day at the Capitol 2024, where you can advocate for increased funding for education and other issues that matter to you. Your legislators need to hear from you about the Minnesota State Grant program and other causes that you care about.

What happens during Day at the Capitol?

You’ll attend a Minnesota State Grant advocacy and lobbying training with student advocates from Augsburg and other Minnesota private colleges. Then you’ll meet with legislators (we’ll make appointments for you in advance) and have lunch at the Capitol. The Minnesota Private College Council will host a Q&A session with public policy experts and policymakers and will provide everything you need to be a successful advocate. We will take the light rail from campus to and from the Capitol together. Plus, free lunch!

Have questions or need help? Email farrisr@augsburg.edu.

Learn more and register for Day at the Capitol (choose February 28).

2024 Commencement Information

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

2024 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
May 7 or 8, 2024
6:00 p.m.
Target Center—600 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Livestream available via YouTube

At this time, please reserve both Tuesday, May 7, and Wednesday, May 8, for commencement. The final ceremony date depends on whether the Minnesota Timberwolves advance to the Conference Semifinal round of the NBA playoffs and which dates they are scheduled to play at home at the Target Center. Unless the Timberwolves drop significantly in the conference standings before the playoffs begin, we anticipate having a final date confirmed between April 27 and May 5. As soon as the date is finalized, an update will be sent via email, posted on Augsburg social media, and shared on the commencement website.

TICKETS
Tickets will become available in mid-February. All eligible graduates will receive an email with information about registering to participate and accessing their tickets prior to the access date. The total number of tickets allowed per graduate is 15 plus 1 graduate ticket for a total of 16 tickets.

REGALIA
In order to participate in the ceremony, graduates will need the appropriate regalia. You may purchase regalia by ordering from Herff Jones online. You may also purchase or borrow a cap and gown from other sources, including the Augsburg Share Shop, as long as they are black. More details and the link to order are available on the commencement website under “regalia.”

Questions? Contact commencement@augsburg.edu.

Visit the Augsburg commencement website.

Get the Job – Attend Job & Internship Fair Prep Workshops

submitted by carrigan@augsburg.edu

Attend events for raffle entries to win: $10 gift card to dining services AND $20 Lyft gift card. One raffle entry/event. Two raffle entries max.

Session descriptions:

Pitch Perfect: Mastering Elevator Pitches for Career Fairs
Thursday, February 15th, 2024 — 3:30 p.m.- 5:15 p.m.

Join us for a workshop in the Strommen Center to learn the structure of elevator pitches and the importance of making a good introduction. You’ll have the opportunity to craft your elevator pitch and practice with Augsburg Staff from MLife, Campus Life, and others! Attend this event for a raffle entry to win a $10 gift card to dining services AND a $20 Lyft gift card to get to the fair! Two raffle entries max/student.

Don’t Let Your Resume Go Stale: Freshen It Up With Donuts & Coffee
Friday February 16th, 2024 — 9 a.m. – Noon

Drop in the Strommen Center (across from Einstein) between 9 a.m. – noon to freshen your morning and get your resume reviewed. Representative from US Bank and Strommen staff are ready to help you land that internship or job!

Special thanks to US Bank for sponsoring this session.

Interfaith Scholars: Now Accepting Applications

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

We are now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Interfaith Scholar cohort.

Interfaith Scholars is a yearlong student cohort that engages students as partners in ongoing interreligious dialogue and action by exploring methods and best practices for talking about religion/spirituality/worldview in a diverse democracy. Students will engage in community service learning and interfaith events as well as learn from guest speakers from religious communities, business professionals, and other leaders from across sectors. Students accepted into the Interfaith Scholars program receive a $2,000 scholarship.

The cohort meets for the full academic year as a credit based course on Thursday nights from 6:00-9:00 pm. Professor Najeeba Syeed is the primary instructor.

Students from every religious tradition and students without a connection to a religious tradition are encouraged to apply.

For more information and to apply, visit:
https://www.augsburg.edu/interfaith/about/interfaith-scholars/

Free Workshop: Multifaith Leadership and Engagement in a Fractured World

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

Join us for this annual workshop co-hosted by the Interfaith Institute. Augsburg Professor Najeeba Syeed and Rabbi Dr. Rachel Mikva from Chicago Theological Seminary will be the featured keynote speakers. The workshop includes two breakout sessions and dinner. Registration is required.

Date: Sunday, March 3rd
Time: 1:00 -7:00 pm (includes dinner)
Location: St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN

To learn more and register:
https://wp.stolaf.edu/lutherancenter/multifaith-leadership-and-engagement-in-a-fractured-world/

We are looking forward to hosting next year’s workshop on Augsburg’s campus. More information to come!

Ramadan Panel – 2/22

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

Join us for a student-led panel discussion on how to support student practices during Ramadan. Professor Syeed will moderate the discussion. Faculty, staff and students are welcome to attend. Sponsored by the Interfaith Institute, the Muslim Student Association (MSA), Campus Ministry, CTL, and the President’s Office.

Date: February 22, 2024
Time: 4-5 pm
Location: Science 123

CTL asks faculty/staff members to pre-register for Faculty Development events when possible. Day-of and on-site registration are still welcome.

Faculty/staff, please register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1PpH1SpjThIrvFLvDe24LAqKW9mGEsn4PMJX_tmyHIG0/edit?ts=65c3c39c

New Staff Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

02/05/2024: Public Safety Officer – Hiring Bonus
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999965642505-public-safety-officer-hiring-bonus
02/01/2024: Part-Time Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999964792753-part-time-public-safety-officer

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Faculty & Staff: Donate to Career Wear Clothing Drive

submitted by musto@augsburg.edu

With the MN Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair fast approaching, the Strommen Center is looking for new donations to the Share Shop professional wear pop-up in our center. This pop-up provides easy access to professional wear to help students put their best foot forward with future employers and networking connections.

We are asking for donations of gently used and freshly laundered professional wear, particularly size-inclusive garments for all genders. You can drop off any clothing in the Strommen Center over the next week. Thank you for helping support our students in their career endeavors!

Farewell Gathering for Martha Truax TODAY

submitted by rolfn@augsburg.edu

After 16 years at Augsburg, Martha Truax is leaving for a new role at Macalester College, where she will be leading their major gifts team. In her time at Augsburg, Martha has worked in the Institutional Advancement office in annual giving, major gifts fundraising, and most recently, led fundraising efforts for the StepUP Program, including planning the StepUP gala.

Please join us to say farewell to Martha and wish her well on her new adventure on Wednesday, February 7 from 12:00-1:30 in Oren Gateway Center, Suite 300 (the Institutional Advancement office). Cake and refreshments provided.

Ramadan Panel

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

Join us for a student-led panel discussion on how to support student practices during Ramadan. Professor Syeed will moderate the discussion. Faculty, staff and students are welcome to attend. Sponsored by the Interfaith Institute, the Muslim Student Association (MSA), Campus Ministry, and the President’s Office.

Date: February 22, 2024
Time: 4-5 pm
Location: Science 123

Interfaith Scholars: Now Accepting Applications

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

We are now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Interfaith Scholar cohort.

Interfaith Scholars is a yearlong student cohort that engages students as partners in ongoing interreligious dialogue and action by exploring methods and best practices for talking about religion/spirituality/worldview in a diverse democracy. Students will engage in community service learning and interfaith events as well as learn from guest speakers from religious communities, business professionals, and other leaders from across sectors. Students accepted into the Interfaith Scholars program receive a $2,000 scholarship.

The cohort meets for the full academic year as a credit based course on Thursday nights from 6:00-9:00 pm. Professor Najeeba Syeed is the primary instructor.

Students from every religious tradition and students without a connection to a religious tradition are encouraged to apply.

For more information and to apply, visit:
https://www.augsburg.edu/interfaith/about/interfaith-scholars/

Free Workshop: Multifaith Leadership and Engagement in a Fractured World

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

Join us for this annual workshop co-hosted by the Interfaith Institute. Augsburg Professor Najeeba Syeed and Rabbi Dr. Rachel Mikva from Chicago Theological Seminary will be the featured keynote speakers. The workshop includes two breakout sessions and dinner. Registration is required.

Date: Sunday, March 3rd
Time: 1:00 -7:00 pm (includes dinner)
Location: St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN

To learn more and register:
https://wp.stolaf.edu/lutherancenter/multifaith-leadership-and-engagement-in-a-fractured-world/

We are looking forward to hosting next year’s workshop on Augsburg’s campus. More information to come!

Great Summer Job – URGO Summer Research Phase 1 Applications Due February 12

submitted by goffe@augsburg.edu

URGO SUMMER RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY PROGRAM: All disciplines welcome!

Phase 1 of the applications are due February 12th at 11:59 PM, so start talking with your faculty members to learn about what research or creative activity is going on in your department!

The URGO Summer Research/Creative Activity Program is an 11-week, on-campus program (May 13th – July 26th) where students are funded to conduct research with a faculty mentor. URGO provides full-time summer researchers (400 hours) with a $6,000 stipend and housing discount while half-time researchers (200 hours) receive a $3,000 stipend and a housing discount.

URGO SUMMER RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY ASSISTANTSHIPS
URGO also provides funding for students to work for a professor as a research assistant on an ongoing research project. This is a 100-hour commitment over the course of the summer and comes with a $1,500 stipend. This is an excellent opportunity to try out research for the first time or focus on a specific aspect of a research project.

If you have questions, email urgo@augsburg.edu or visit the link below.

URGO Summer Research Info and Application

Celebrate Lunar New Year at Chapel This Friday

submitted by vangpa@augsburg.edu

Over 2 billion people around the world celebrate Lunar New Year. Pan-Asian Student Services along with Campus Ministry is celebrating during chapel time on Friday 2/9/24. We will have program from 10:40AM to 11:00AM in the Foss Chapel. We are featuring the Chinese American Association of MN Dance Team to perform some traditional celebratory pieces. Any questions, please contact Paul Vang (PASS Manager) vangpa@augsburg.edu

Lunar New Year Flyer

Undergrads: Chance for a $50 Gift Card – Take Our Survey

submitted by harrisdd@augsburg.edu

My name is Dean Harris, and I am a doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology Department at Augsburg University. I am conducting this study as partial fulfillment of my doctoral degree, with Dr. Patricia Hopkins-Smith as my advisor.

You are being invited to participate in a research study on investigating influences of intrapersonal factors on the relationship between casual sex and mental health. Our study focuses on experiences of casual sex in individuals who identify as single or recently single (i.e., have not been in a relationship longer than one month). As such, if you indicated you were in a relationship for longer than one month, you do not meet our study eligibility criteria. We respect and appreciate individuals in various types of relationships, including open or ethically non-monogamous ones, but our current study’s scope is limited to investigating casual sex in those who identify as single (or recently single). If you agree to this study, I will ask you to complete a survey via Qualtrics. This survey will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. After completing all the survey questions, you will be invited, if you wish, to provide contact information to enter in the raffle to win one of three $50 gift card prizes, and/or emailed the results at the end of the study’s conclusion.

If you have any questions now or later, you may contact me, Dean Harris at 612-239-2534 or harrisdd@augsburg.edu. You can also contact my advisor, Dr. Patricia Hopkins-Smith at 612-330-1567 or hopkinss@augsburg.edu. If you contact me or my advisor, understand that your anonymity cannot be guaranteed; however, if you decide to participate, your data will not be connected to your name. If you have questions about your rights as a research subject or want to discuss problems/complaints about the research study, send an email to IRB@augsburg.edu.

Sincerely,
Dean Harris
Doctoral Student in Clinical Psychology Department at Augsburg University

Survey Link

Come to the Writing Center

submitted by mollberg@augsburg.edu

The Writing Center is Open!

The Augsburg Writing Center offers both online and in-person tutoring. Skilled students will work with you one-on-one at whatever stage of writing you are in – the idea-development stage, the drafting stage, and the revision stage – and can show you how to choose an appropriate essay topic, how to develop a thesis statement and paragraphs, how to revise your essay, or assist with any other writing needs you may have. Tutors will be alert listeners and ask questions, and will not judge or evaluate the work in progress. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to seeing you!

Located on the second floor (across from Advising) of the Lindell Library in person (drop-in only): Sunday 5-8pm and Monday- Thursday 2-8pm
Online (appointment needed): Sunday-Thursday 6-8pm

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

Online Survey – Chance to Win $100 Gift Card

submitted by fleigr@augsburg.edu

Hello Auggies! I am a graduate student seeking participants for a research study. I am exploring how one’s ability to recognize and regulate their own and others’ emotions may relate to feelings of depression and social disconnect. Participation in this study will involve completing a series of behavioral health inventories and a demographic screener that will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. These inventories will ask if you have experienced symptoms of depression or loneliness and ask how intensely you experience your everyday emotions. Following completion of these inventories, participants will complete a test online that will walk participants through a variety of different tasks, such as recognition of facial expressions and implied social meanings. This test will take approximately 45 minutes to complete. All participation in this study is done online from the comfort of your own home. Students are invited to participate in this study if you: (1) are between the ages of 18 and 31; (2) have not been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, schizophrenia, or a personality disorder; (3) have not experienced an interpersonally traumatic life event (i.e., assault by another human being); and (4) are not currently experiencing a major health concern (i.e., life threatening illness/injury or significant transplant/removal surgery).

For your time, participants will be entered into a random lottery drawing for one of three $100 Amazon gift cards!

If you have any questions or concerns regarding participation in this study, please contact me at fleigr@augsburg.edu. If you would like to participate in this study, please click the link below. You will be taken to a secure, online survey where you will be presented with a consent form followed by the demographic screener and brief inventories. Upon completion of these, you will be shown the link to the final assessment.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7LPN7K3

Thank you!

New Staff Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

02/05/2024: Public Safety Officer – Hiring Bonus
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999965642505-public-safety-officer-hiring-bonus
02/01/2024: Part-Time Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999964792753-part-time-public-safety-officer

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Farewell Gathering for Martha Truax TOMORROW

submitted by rolfn@augsburg.edu

After 16 years at Augsburg, Martha Truax is leaving for a new role at Macalester College, where she will be leading their major gifts team. In her time at Augsburg, Martha has worked in the Institutional Advancement office in annual giving, major gifts fundraising, and most recently, led fundraising efforts for the StepUP Program, including planning the StepUP gala.

Please join us to say farewell to Martha and wish her well on her new adventure on Wednesday, February 7 from 12:00-1:30 in Oren Gateway Center, Suite 300 (the Institutional Advancement office). Cake and refreshments provided.

Come to the Writing Center for Help with Your Writing Assignments

submitted by mollberg@augsburg.edu

The Writing Center is Open!

The Augsburg Writing Center offers both online and in-person tutoring. Skilled students will work with you one-on-one at whatever stage of writing you are in – the idea-development stage, the drafting stage, and the revision stage – and can show you how to choose an appropriate essay topic, how to develop a thesis statement and paragraphs, how to revise your essay, or assist with any other writing needs you may have. Tutors will be alert listeners and ask questions, and will not judge or evaluate the work in progress. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to seeing you!

Located on the second floor (across from Advising) of the Lindell Library in person (drop-in only): Sunday 5-8pm and Monday- Thursday 2-8pm
Online (appointment needed): Sunday-Thursday 6-8pm

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

Free Trip to Holocaust Museum

submitted by goffe@augsburg.edu

Applications due February 19, 2024 and can be found at https://jewishminneapolis.org/minne/. The trip will take place on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. If you would like to learn more about the program or would like advising on the application, please contact the URGO office at urgo@augsburg.edu.

The MINNE Holocaust Fellows program selects college students to participate in a fully-paid, one-day trip to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. to acquire a more in-depth knowledge of the Holocaust. Fellows tour the permanent exhibits and featured exhibits, as well as meet with a museum representative. Awards come through the MINNE Fund of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation, who has chosen Augsburg to be one of the select universities to participate in the program.

*You DO NOT need to be a US citizen*

Eligibility:
• Full-time student
• Sophomore or above with at least one year left before graduating
• 3.0 GPA or higher
• Proof of COVID vaccinations may be required

Trip and Application Info

Present Your Research at Zyzzogeton – Register by February 15

submitted by goffe@augsburg.edu

Augsburg’s annual Zyzzogeton Research Symposium showcases the work of over 50 undergraduate researchers in all academic disciplines and will take place on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Students who have conducted research over the course of the last year and would like to present a poster should register using the link below by February 15.

You must have approval from your faculty mentor before registering for Zyzzogeton. If you do not have a formal abstract at this point, please provide a brief description of your research instead. You will have the opportunity to submit a final abstract/make final edits prior to the event. Abstracts will be published on the URGO website.

IMPORTANT: If you’re planning to co-present with another student(s), only one of you needs to register. Be sure to list their names and emails and indicate that they will be co-presenters where specified on the form. All presenters will be included in event correspondence.

Important Dates:
Registration opens: February 1
Registration closes: February 15
Poster making workshop: February 20
Deadline to submit final poster: March 29
Deadline to submit final abstract edits: April 5

If you have any questions, please contact Lara Crombie (crombie@augsburg.edu)

Register for Zyzzogeton

Great Summer Job – URGO Summer Research Phase 1 Applications Due February 12

submitted by goffe@augsburg.edu

URGO SUMMER RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY PROGRAM: All disciplines welcome!

Phase 1 of the applications are due February 12th at 11:59 PM, so start talking with your faculty members to learn about what research or creative activity is going on in your department!

The URGO Summer Research/Creative Activity Program is an 11-week, on-campus program (May 13th – July 26th) where students are funded to conduct research with a faculty mentor. URGO provides full-time summer researchers (400 hours) with a $6,000 stipend and housing discount while half-time researchers (200 hours) receive a $3,000 stipend and a housing discount.

URGO SUMMER RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY ASSISTANTSHIPS
URGO also provides funding for students to work for a professor as a research assistant on an ongoing research project. This is a 100-hour commitment over the course of the summer and comes with a $1,500 stipend. This is an excellent opportunity to try out research for the first time or focus on a specific aspect of a research project.

If you have questions, email urgo@augsburg.edu or visit the link below.

URGO Summer Research Info and Application

Undergrads: Chance for a $50 Gift Card – Take Our Survey

submitted by harrisdd@augsburg.edu

My name is Dean Harris, and I am a doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology Department at Augsburg University. I am conducting this study as partial fulfillment of my doctoral degree, with Dr. Patricia Hopkins-Smith as my advisor.

You are being invited to participate in a research study on investigating influences of intrapersonal factors on the relationship between casual sex and mental health. Our study focuses on experiences of casual sex in individuals who identify as single or recently single (i.e., have not been in a relationship longer than one month). As such, if you indicated you were in a relationship for longer than one month, you do not meet our study eligibility criteria. We respect and appreciate individuals in various types of relationships, including open or ethically non-monogamous ones, but our current study’s scope is limited to investigating casual sex in those who identify as single (or recently single). If you agree to this study, I will ask you to complete a survey via Qualtrics. This survey will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. After completing all the survey questions, you will be invited, if you wish, to provide contact information to enter in the raffle to win one of three $50 gift card prizes, and/or emailed the results at the end of the study’s conclusion.

If you have any questions now or later, you may contact me, Dean Harris at 612-239-2534 or harrisdd@augsburg.edu. You can also contact my advisor, Dr. Patricia Hopkins-Smith at 612-330-1567 or hopkinss@augsburg.edu. If you contact me or my advisor, understand that your anonymity cannot be guaranteed; however, if you decide to participate, your data will not be connected to your name. If you have questions about your rights as a research subject or want to discuss problems/complaints about the research study, send an email to IRB@augsburg.edu.

Sincerely,
Dean Harris
Doctoral Student in Clinical Psychology Department at Augsburg University

Survey Link

Visit the Capitol on February 28

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

What: 2024 Day at the Capitol
Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Time: 9:15 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (plus travel time to St. Paul by light rail)

Join us for Day at the Capitol 2024, where you can advocate for increased funding for education and other issues that matter to you. Your legislators need to hear from you about the Minnesota State Grant program and other causes that you care about.

What happens during Day at the Capitol?

You’ll attend a Minnesota State Grant advocacy and lobbying training with student advocates from Augsburg and other Minnesota private colleges. Then you’ll meet with legislators (we’ll make appointments for you in advance) and have lunch at the Capitol. The Minnesota Private College Council will host a Q&A session with public policy experts and policymakers and will provide everything you need to be a successful advocate. We will take the light rail from campus to and from the Capitol together. Plus, free lunch!

Have questions or need help? Email farrisr@augsburg.edu.

Learn more and register for Day at the Capitol (choose February 28).

Celebrate Lunar New Year at Chapel This Friday

submitted by vangpa@augsburg.edu

Over 2 billion people around the world celebrate Lunar New Year. Pan-Asian Student Services along with Campus Ministry is celebrating during chapel time on Friday 2/9/24. We will have program from 10:40AM to 11:00AM in the Foss Chapel. We are featuring the Chinese American Association of MN Dance Team to perform some traditional celebratory pieces. Any questions, please contact Paul Vang (PASS Manager) vangpa@augsburg.edu

Lunar New Year Flyer

Chapel: Babette Chatman and Jenny Hanson

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am to hear Pastor Babette Chatman, Director of Campus Ministries, and Jenny Hanson, Director of Film and New Media and Associate Professor of Communication, Film, and New Media, in the next installment of the Saga Chapels. They will talk about the Crisis Colonies: Augsburg and its Community Engagement.

Interfaith Scholars: Now Accepting Applications

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

We are now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Interfaith Scholar cohort.

Interfaith Scholars is a yearlong student cohort that engages students as partners in ongoing interreligious dialogue and action by exploring methods and best practices for talking about religion/spirituality/worldview in a diverse democracy. Students will engage in community service learning and interfaith events as well as learn from guest speakers from religious communities, business professionals, and other leaders from across sectors. Students accepted into the Interfaith Scholars program receive a $2,000 scholarship.

The cohort meets for the full academic year as a credit based course on Thursday nights from 6:00-9:00 pm. Professor Najeeba Syeed is the primary instructor.

Students from every religious tradition and students without a connection to a religious tradition are encouraged to apply.

For more information and to apply, visit:
https://www.augsburg.edu/interfaith/about/interfaith-scholars/

Free Workshop: Multifaith Leadership and Engagement in a Fractured World

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

Join us for this annual workshop co-hosted by the Interfaith Institute. Augsburg Professor Najeeba Syeed and Rabbi Dr. Rachel Mikva from Chicago Theological Seminary will be the featured keynote speakers. The workshop includes two breakout sessions and dinner. Registration is required.

Date: Sunday, March 3rd
Time: 1:00 -7:00 pm (includes dinner)
Location: St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN

To learn more and register:
https://wp.stolaf.edu/lutherancenter/multifaith-leadership-and-engagement-in-a-fractured-world/

We are looking forward to hosting next year’s workshop on Augsburg’s campus. More information to come!

Faculty & Staff: Donate to Career Wear Clothing Drive

submitted by musto@augsburg.edu

With the MN Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair fast approaching, the Strommen Center is looking for new donations to the Share Shop professional wear pop-up in our center. This pop-up provides easy access to professional wear to help students put their best foot forward with future employers and networking connections.

We are asking for donations of gently used and freshly laundered professional wear, particularly size-inclusive garments for all genders. You can drop off any clothing in the Strommen Center over the next week. Thank you for helping support our students in their career endeavors!

Online Survey – Chance to Win $100 Gift Card

submitted by fleigr@augsburg.edu

Hello Auggies! I am a graduate student seeking participants for a research study. I am exploring how one’s ability to recognize and regulate their own and others’ emotions may relate to feelings of depression and social disconnect. Participation in this study will involve completing a series of behavioral health inventories and a demographic screener that will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. These inventories will ask if you have experienced symptoms of depression or loneliness and ask how intensely you experience your everyday emotions. Following completion of these inventories, participants will complete a test online that will walk participants through a variety of different tasks, such as recognition of facial expressions and implied social meanings. This test will take approximately 45 minutes to complete. All participation in this study is done online from the comfort of your own home. Students are invited to participate in this study if you: (1) are between the ages of 18 and 31; (2) have not been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, schizophrenia, or a personality disorder; (3) have not experienced an interpersonally traumatic life event (i.e., assault by another human being); and (4) are not currently experiencing a major health concern (i.e., life threatening illness/injury or significant transplant/removal surgery).

For your time, participants will be entered into a random lottery drawing for one of three $100 Amazon gift cards!

If you have any questions or concerns regarding participation in this study, please contact me at fleigr@augsburg.edu. If you would like to participate in this study, please click the link below. You will be taken to a secure, online survey where you will be presented with a consent form followed by the demographic screener and brief inventories. Upon completion of these, you will be shown the link to the final assessment.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7LPN7K3

Thank you!

New Staff Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

02/01/2024: Part-Time Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999964792753-part-time-public-safety-officer
01/29/2024: Director of University Events
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999963895883-director-of-university-events

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Farewell Gathering for Martha Truax on February 7

submitted by rolfn@augsburg.edu

After 16 years at Augsburg, Martha Truax is leaving for a new role at Macalester College, where she will be leading their major gifts team. In her time at Augsburg, Martha has worked in the Institutional Advancement office in annual giving, major gifts fundraising, and most recently, led fundraising efforts for the StepUP Program, including planning the StepUP gala.

Please join us to say farewell to Martha and wish her well on her new adventure on Wednesday, February 7 from 12:00-1:30 in Oren Gateway Center, Suite 300 (the Institutional Advancement office). Cake and refreshments provided.

TODAY – Yoga Monday – Everything Is Provided

submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu

Center for Counseling and Wellness, will offer a short reflection followed by mindfulness practice led by Tara Mader, Assistant Professor, Department of Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science, Center for Teaching and Learning Fellow.

Please come join us on Monday, February 5th

Breathing and Centering
Time: 10:40am-11:00am
Location: Foss Chapel

Yoga Practice –
Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm
Location: Grundale Chapel (Third floor of Hagfors)

OPEN TO ALL (Staff, Faculty, Students)

Platicas Unidas – Food Is Provided

submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu

Our Center will be hosting another group called “Platicas Unidas” along with Multicultural Life. It is a group where we share, connect, and learn from one another. This group is starting Monday, February 5th. If you have any questions, please email us at cwc@augsburg.edu

Otherwise, use this link to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXv-hqP4eIS3sl9xW9tca7MYXIZ35CnsvM-QmPwtO70FY0Aw/viewform?usp=pp_url

https://www.instagram.com/p/C2vZdIILJEG/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Become an Interfaith Scholar

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

We are now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Interfaith Scholar cohort.

Interfaith Scholars is a yearlong student cohort that engages students as partners in ongoing interreligious dialogue and action by exploring methods and best practices for talking about religion/spirituality/worldview in a diverse democracy. Students will engage in community service learning and interfaith events as well as learn from guest speakers from religious communities, business professionals, and other leaders from across sectors. Students accepted into the Interfaith Scholars program receive a $2,000 scholarship.

The cohort meets for the full academic year as a credit based course on Thursday nights from 6:00-9:00 pm. Professor Najeeba Syeed is the primary instructor.

Students from every religious tradition and students without a connection to a religious tradition are encouraged to apply.

For more information and to apply, visit:
https://www.augsburg.edu/interfaith/about/interfaith-scholars/

Free Workshop: Multifaith Leadership and Engagement in a Fractured World

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

Join us for this annual workshop co-hosted by the Interfaith Institute. Augsburg Professor Najeeba Syeed and Rabbi Dr. Rachel Mikva from Chicago Theological Seminary will be the featured keynote speakers. The workshop includes two breakout sessions and dinner. Registration is required.

Date: Sunday, March 3rd
Time: 1:00 -7:00 pm (includes dinner)
Location: St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN

To learn more and register:
https://wp.stolaf.edu/lutherancenter/multifaith-leadership-and-engagement-in-a-fractured-world/

We are looking forward to hosting next year’s workshop on Augsburg’s campus. More information to come!

Undergrads: Chance for a $50 Gift Card – Take Our Survey

submitted by harrisdd@augsburg.edu

My name is Dean Harris, and I am a doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology Department at Augsburg University. I am conducting this study as partial fulfillment of my doctoral degree, with Dr. Patricia Hopkins-Smith as my advisor.

You are being invited to participate in a research study on investigating influences of intrapersonal factors on the relationship between casual sex and mental health. Our study focuses on experiences of casual sex in individuals who identify as single or recently single (i.e., have not been in a relationship longer than one month). As such, if you indicated you were in a relationship for longer than one month, you do not meet our study eligibility criteria. We respect and appreciate individuals in various types of relationships, including open or ethically non-monogamous ones, but our current study’s scope is limited to investigating casual sex in those who identify as single (or recently single). If you agree to this study, I will ask you to complete a survey via Qualtrics. This survey will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. After completing all the survey questions, you will be invited, if you wish, to provide contact information to enter in the raffle to win one of three $50 gift card prizes, and/or emailed the results at the end of the study’s conclusion.

If you have any questions now or later, you may contact me, Dean Harris at 612-239-2534 or harrisdd@augsburg.edu. You can also contact my advisor, Dr. Patricia Hopkins-Smith at 612-330-1567 or hopkinss@augsburg.edu. If you contact me or my advisor, understand that your anonymity cannot be guaranteed; however, if you decide to participate, your data will not be connected to your name. If you have questions about your rights as a research subject or want to discuss problems/complaints about the research study, send an email to IRB@augsburg.edu.

Sincerely,
Dean Harris
Doctoral Student in Clinical Psychology Department at Augsburg University

Survey Link

Apply for Summer/Fall 2024 Semester Abroad by March 1

submitted by rengifoj@augsburg.edu

Every Auggie can study abroad/away! Study Abroad/Away gives you a chance to live, learn, and earn credits somewhere else in world as part of your college experience!

You can gain confidence, learn about different places and cultures and make friends for life. Plus, it can open up new career and educational opportunities!

Are you interested in studying abroad for either the summer or Fall of 2024? Make sure to complete your application through the study abroad website today to secure your spot!

Click Here to Visit the Study Abroad/Away Website Today

New Staff Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

02/01/2024: Part-Time Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999964792753-part-time-public-safety-officer
01/29/2024: Director of University Events
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999963895883-director-of-university-events

Search Augsburg Job Postings

New Staff Position: Part-Time Public Safety Officer

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

Public Safety is responsible for fostering and maintaining a safe learning and working environment for the Augsburg University Community. This environment is attained through proactive patrol of the campus buildings and ground and through positive interactions with the community we serve.

Average hours worked will be a minimum of 20 hours a week.

Public Safety Officer Primary Responsibilities:

– Creating and maintaining a safe learning and working environment for members of the Augsburg University Community.
– Identify after hours’ facilities issues and assist in the coordination of emergency maintenance response.
– Respond to emergency and non-emergency requests for assistance. Activate and coordinate Police, Fire, and EMS response as needed.
– Monitor campus activities and facilities through proactive patrol and observation.
– Provide required services to the Augsburg University Community. These services include walking or driving escorts, locking and unlocking of campus buildings according to class schedules and events, and providing information and assistance to the community as needed.
– Preparation of required incident reports completely and accurately for all security and safety related activities.
– Regular monitoring and use of critical infrastructure systems: CCTV systems, fire alarm panels, automation systems, alarms, access card systems, and parking enforcement systems.

Public Safety Officer Work Environment and Physical Conditions:

– Typical work environment is continually changing. To include working in both indoor spaces and outdoors for long periods of time in varying weather conditions.
– Sedentary work or walking for long periods of time.
– Ability to use a computer and other office equipment.
– Ability to drive a motor vehicle in order to patrol campus grounds and provide escorts.
– Ability to communicate in person and over the phone.

View Job Posting

The Writing Center Is Open

submitted by mollberg@augsburg.edu

The Writing Center is Open!

The Augsburg Writing Center offers both online and in-person tutoring. Skilled students will work with you one-on-one at whatever stage of writing you are in – the idea-development stage, the drafting stage, and the revision stage – and can show you how to choose an appropriate essay topic, how to develop a thesis statement and paragraphs, how to revise your essay, or assist with any other writing needs you may have. Tutors will be alert listeners and ask questions, and will not judge or evaluate the work in progress. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to seeing you!

Located on the second floor (across from Advising) of the Lindell Library in person (drop-in only): Sunday 5-8pm and Monday- Thursday 2-8pm
Online (appointment needed): Sunday-Thursday 6-8pm

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

Undergrads: Chance for a $50 Gift Card – Take Our Survey

submitted by harrisdd@augsburg.edu

My name is Dean Harris, and I am a doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology Department at Augsburg University. I am conducting this study as partial fulfillment of my doctoral degree, with Dr. Patricia Hopkins-Smith as my advisor.

You are being invited to participate in a research study on investigating influences of intrapersonal factors on the relationship between casual sex and mental health. Our study focuses on experiences of casual sex in individuals who identify as single or recently single (i.e., have not been in a relationship longer than one month). As such, if you indicated you were in a relationship for longer than one month, you do not meet our study eligibility criteria. We respect and appreciate individuals in various types of relationships, including open or ethically non-monogamous ones, but our current study’s scope is limited to investigating casual sex in those who identify as single (or recently single). If you agree to this study, I will ask you to complete a survey via Qualtrics. This survey will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. After completing all the survey questions, you will be invited, if you wish, to provide contact information to enter in the raffle to win one of three $50 gift card prizes, and/or emailed the results at the end of the study’s conclusion.

If you have any questions now or later, you may contact me, Dean Harris at 612-239-2534 or harrisdd@augsburg.edu. You can also contact my advisor, Dr. Patricia Hopkins-Smith at 612-330-1567 or hopkinss@augsburg.edu. If you contact me or my advisor, understand that your anonymity cannot be guaranteed; however, if you decide to participate, your data will not be connected to your name. If you have questions about your rights as a research subject or want to discuss problems/complaints about the research study, send an email to IRB@augsburg.edu.

Sincerely,
Dean Harris
Doctoral Student in Clinical Psychology Department at Augsburg University

Survey Link

Present Your Research at Zyzzogeton – Register by February 15

submitted by goffe@augsburg.edu

Augsburg’s annual Zyzzogeton Research Symposium showcases the work of over 50 undergraduate researchers in all academic disciplines and will take place on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Students who have conducted research over the course of the last year and would like to present a poster should register using the link below by February 15.

You must have approval from your faculty mentor before registering for Zyzzogeton. If you do not have a formal abstract at this point, please provide a brief description of your research instead. You will have the opportunity to submit a final abstract/make final edits prior to the event. Abstracts will be published on the URGO website.

IMPORTANT: If you’re planning to co-present with another student(s), only one of you needs to register. Be sure to list their names and emails and indicate that they will be co-presenters where specified on the form. All presenters will be included in event correspondence.

Important Dates:
Registration opens: February 1
Registration closes: February 15
Poster making workshop: February 20
Deadline to submit final poster: March 29
Deadline to submit final abstract edits: April 5

If you have any questions, please contact Lara Crombie (crombie@augsburg.edu)

Register for Zyzzogeton

Free Trip to Holocaust Museum

submitted by goffe@augsburg.edu

Applications due February 19, 2024 and can be found at https://jewishminneapolis.org/minne/. The trip will take place on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. If you would like to learn more about the program or would like advising on the application, please contact the URGO office at urgo@augsburg.edu.

The MINNE Holocaust Fellows program selects college students to participate in a fully-paid, one-day trip to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. to acquire a more in-depth knowledge of the Holocaust. Fellows tour the permanent exhibits and featured exhibits, as well as meet with a museum representative. Awards come through the MINNE Fund of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation, who has chosen Augsburg to be one of the select universities to participate in the program.

*You DO NOT need to be a US citizen*

Eligibility:
• Full-time student
• Sophomore or above with at least one year left before graduating
• 3.0 GPA or higher
• Proof of COVID vaccinations may be required

Trip and Application Info

Due February 12 – URGO Summer Research Phase 1 Applications

submitted by goffe@augsburg.edu

URGO SUMMER RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY PROGRAM: All disciplines welcome!

Phase 1 of the applications are due February 12th at 11:59 PM, so start talking with your faculty members to learn about what research or creative activity is going on in your department!

The URGO Summer Research/Creative Activity Program is an 11-week, on-campus program (May 13th – July 26th) where students are funded to conduct research with a faculty mentor. URGO provides full-time summer researchers (400 hours) with a $6,000 stipend and housing discount while half-time researchers (200 hours) receive a $3,000 stipend and a housing discount.

URGO SUMMER RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY ASSISTANTSHIPS
URGO also provides funding for students to work for a professor as a research assistant on an ongoing research project. This is a 100-hour commitment over the course of the summer and comes with a $1,500 stipend. This is an excellent opportunity to try out research for the first time or focus on a specific aspect of a research project.

If you have questions, email urgo@augsburg.edu or visit the link below.

URGO Summer Research Info and Application

Farewell Gathering for Martha Truax on February 7

submitted by rolfn@augsburg.edu

After 16 years at Augsburg, Martha Truax is leaving for a new role at Macalester College, where she will be leading their major gifts team. In her time at Augsburg, Martha has worked in the Institutional Advancement office in annual giving, major gifts fundraising, and most recently, led fundraising efforts for the StepUP Program, including planning the StepUP gala.

Please join us to say farewell to Martha and wish her well on her new adventure on Wednesday, February 7 from 12:00-1:30 in Oren Gateway Center, Suite 300 (the Institutional Advancement office). Cake and refreshments provided.

Phishing Awareness Workshop – Feb 7, 3-4 p.m. (Win 1 of 4 $25 Target Gift Cards for Attending)

submitted by lindn@augsburg.edu

Phishing Awareness Workshop – Feb 7, 3-4pm
(Win 1 of 4 $25 Target Gift Cards for attending!)

We cordially invite you to a Zoom session about enhancing your awareness of phishing scams, a critical issue in our digital age. As educators, it is imperative to stay informed about these deceptive practices that threaten our online security. This session will equip you with the necessary tools and knowledge to identify and protect yourself from phishing attempts. Join us for an engaging and informative experience, where we will delve into real-life examples and prevention strategies. Thank you for helping safeguard our academic community. Please mark your calendars and be a part of this essential conversation. We look forward to your participation! Date: Wednesday, February 7th on Zoom Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm Registration Required: https://augsburg.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIufu6urD0pGdHwD5eoMP2AqZBnwbKd0IZJ

Target Gift Card drawing will take place at the end of the Zoom session!

Study Abroad Wants Your Opinion

submitted by hardaker@augsburg.edu

CGEE is excited to announce we will be opening a brand-new semester program in Norway in the fall of 2025. As we prepare for the big announcement, we are missing one last piece: a new program title! We are asking our amazing students, staff, and faculty to vote for their favorite from a short list of options to help us choose.

Please spare 2 minutes and vote for your favorite title in this new survey.

Thanks to everyone that stopped by our table at the study abroad fair on Wednesday and gave their input!

VOTE HERE

Free Workshop: Multifaith Leadership and Engagement in a Fractured World

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

Join us for this annual workshop co-hosted by the Interfaith Institute. Augsburg Professor Najeeba Syeed and Rabbi Dr. Rachel Mikva from Chicago Theological Seminary will be the featured keynote speakers. The workshop includes two breakout sessions and dinner. Registration is required.

Date: Sunday, March 3rd
Time: 1:00 -7:00 pm (includes dinner)
Location: St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN

To learn more and register:
https://wp.stolaf.edu/lutherancenter/multifaith-leadership-and-engagement-in-a-fractured-world/

We are looking forward to hosting next year’s workshop on Augsburg’s campus. More information to come!

Apply to Be an Interfaith Scholar

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We are now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Interfaith Scholar cohort.

Interfaith Scholars is a yearlong student cohort that engages students as partners in ongoing interreligious dialogue and action by exploring methods and best practices for talking about religion/spirituality/worldview in a diverse democracy. Students will engage in community service learning and interfaith events as well as learn from guest speakers from religious communities, business professionals, and other leaders from across sectors. Students accepted into the Interfaith Scholars program receive a $2,000 scholarship.

The cohort meets for the full academic year as a credit based course on Thursday nights from 6:00-9:00 pm. Professor Najeeba Syeed is the primary instructor.

Students from every religious tradition and students without a connection to a religious tradition are encouraged to apply.

For more information and to apply, visit:
https://www.augsburg.edu/interfaith/about/interfaith-scholars/

Kafe Kafeega Returns to Normal Hours

submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu

Kafe Kafeega, located in the Hagfors Center on the second floor at the end of the skyway from the Library, is open today from 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. and will follow those hours Monday through Friday moving forward. We appreciate your patience as we figured out staffing across our dining locations.

At Kafeega all of our coffee and espresso beans are certified fair trade and organic, we also serve fresh pastries, fruit cups, salads and wraps.

Kafe Kafeega Returns to Normal Hours TODAY

submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu

Kafe Kafeega, located in the Hagfors Center on the second floor at the end of the skyway from the Library, is open today from 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. and will follow those hours Monday through Friday moving forward. We appreciate your patience as we figured out staffing across our dining locations.

At Kafeega all of our coffee and espresso beans are certified fair trade and organic, we also serve fresh pastries, fruit cups, salads and wraps.

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.

The next First Thursday is today, February 1, noon—3pm. The greenhouse is located on the 4th floor of the Hagfors Center.

Stay updated on greenhouse events by following us on Instagram!

Undergrads: Chance for a $50 Gift Card – Take Our Survey

submitted by harrisdd@augsburg.edu

My name is Dean Harris, and I am a doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology Department at Augsburg University. I am conducting this study as partial fulfillment of my doctoral degree, with Dr. Patricia Hopkins-Smith as my advisor.

You are being invited to participate in a research study on investigating influences of intrapersonal factors on the relationship between casual sex and mental health. Our study focuses on experiences of casual sex in individuals who identify as single or recently single (i.e., have not been in a relationship longer than one month). As such, if you indicated you were in a relationship for longer than one month, you do not meet our study eligibility criteria. We respect and appreciate individuals in various types of relationships, including open or ethically non-monogamous ones, but our current study’s scope is limited to investigating casual sex in those who identify as single (or recently single). If you agree to this study, I will ask you to complete a survey via Qualtrics. This survey will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. After completing all the survey questions, you will be invited, if you wish, to provide contact information to enter in the raffle to win one of three $50 gift card prizes, and/or emailed the results at the end of the study’s conclusion.

If you have any questions now or later, you may contact me, Dean Harris at 612-239-2534 or harrisdd@augsburg.edu. You can also contact my advisor, Dr. Patricia Hopkins-Smith at 612-330-1567 or hopkinss@augsburg.edu. If you contact me or my advisor, understand that your anonymity cannot be guaranteed; however, if you decide to participate, your data will not be connected to your name. If you have questions about your rights as a research subject or want to discuss problems/complaints about the research study, send an email to IRB@augsburg.edu.

Sincerely,
Dean Harris
Doctoral Student in Clinical Psychology Department at Augsburg University

Survey Link

Free Trip to Holocaust Museum

submitted by goffe@augsburg.edu

Applications due February 19, 2024 and can be found at https://jewishminneapolis.org/minne/. The trip will take place on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. If you would like to learn more about the program or would like advising on the application, please contact the URGO office at urgo@augsburg.edu.

The MINNE Holocaust Fellows program selects college students to participate in a fully-paid, one-day trip to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. to acquire a more in-depth knowledge of the Holocaust. Fellows tour the permanent exhibits and featured exhibits, as well as meet with a museum representative. Awards come through the MINNE Fund of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation, who has chosen Augsburg to be one of the select universities to participate in the program.

*You DO NOT need to be a US citizen*

Eligibility:
• Full-time student
• Sophomore or above with at least one year left before graduating
• 3.0 GPA or higher
• Proof of COVID vaccinations may be required

Trip and Application Info

Due February 12 – URGO Summer Research Phase 1 Applications

submitted by goffe@augsburg.edu

URGO SUMMER RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY PROGRAM: All disciplines welcome!

Phase 1 of the applications are due February 12th at 11:59 PM, so start talking with your faculty members to learn about what research or creative activity is going on in your department!

The URGO Summer Research/Creative Activity Program is an 11-week, on-campus program (May 13th – July 26th) where students are funded to conduct research with a faculty mentor. URGO provides full-time summer researchers (400 hours) with a $6,000 stipend and housing discount while half-time researchers (200 hours) receive a $3,000 stipend and a housing discount.

URGO SUMMER RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY ASSISTANTSHIPS
URGO also provides funding for students to work for a professor as a research assistant on an ongoing research project. This is a 100-hour commitment over the course of the summer and comes with a $1,500 stipend. This is an excellent opportunity to try out research for the first time or focus on a specific aspect of a research project.

If you have questions, email urgo@augsburg.edu or visit the link below.

URGO Summer Research Info and Application

Sharing Sad News About Alum Helen Meilin Derechin ’20

submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu

Sharing the sad news that Helen Meilin Derechin, a 2020 Augsburg graduate with a major in Biology, passed away on January 22, 2024. Our deepest sympathy to her family, friends, classmates and faculty.

To honor her life and memory:
SHIVA 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 1st at 2221 Youngman Ave., St. Paul, in the community room. Memorial/Celebration of Life 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 15th followed by burial at Lakewood Cemetery Chapel, 3600 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis.

For more further details, updates and livestreaming information, please consult at Hodroff-Epstein Memorial Chapels at 612-871-1234 or hodroffepstein.com

Her full obituary is linked below.

Helen M. Derechin Obituary

Phishing Awareness Workshop – Feb 7, 3-4pm (Win 1 of 4 $25 Target Gift Cards for Attending)

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Phishing Awareness Workshop – Feb 7, 3-4pm (Win 1 of 4 $25 Target Gift Cards for attending!)

We cordially invite you to a Zoom session about enhancing your awareness of phishing scams, a critical issue in our digital age. As educators, it is imperative to stay informed about these deceptive practices that threaten our online security. This session will equip you with the necessary tools and knowledge to identify and protect yourself from phishing attempts. Join us for an engaging and informative experience, where we will delve into real-life examples and prevention strategies. Thank you for helping safeguard our academic community. Please mark your calendars and be a part of this essential conversation. We look forward to your participation!

Date: Wednesday, February 7th on Zoom
Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm

Registration Required:
https://augsburg.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIufu6urD0pGdHwD5eoMP2AqZBnwbKd0IZJ

Target Gift Card drawing will take place at the end of the Zoom session!

Staff and Faculty Share Your Experiences from Studying Abroad

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

Are you a Staff/Faculty member who has studied abroad or away in the past? We want to hear from you!

The Study Abroad and Study Away office is looking to feature Staff and Faculty study abroad stories on our Instagram page with Throwback Thursday posts. These posts are to encourage Augsburg students to study abroad and away!

Check us out on Instagram: global_auggies

Questions? Email abroad@augsburg.edu

Fill out the Google Form here!

Deadline for Summer/Fall 2024 Semester Abroad – March 1

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Every Auggie can study abroad/away! Study Abroad/Away gives you a chance to live, learn, and earn credits somewhere else in world as part of your college experience!

You can gain confidence, learn about different places and cultures and make friends for life. Plus, it can open up new career and educational opportunities!

Are you interested in studying abroad for either the summer or Fall of 2024? Make sure to complete your application through the study abroad website today to secure your spot!

Click Here to Visit the Study Abroad/Away Website Today