Augsburg University News and Announcements
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The purpose of the art gallery is to highlight the creativity and iconic work that many local artists continue to make. Everyone is welcome to submit.
Participants can submit up to three art pieces. Any form of art can be submitted. The art gallery will be virtual.
Click link to submit art: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7NGwF7ZtoOt2Bl-MkvELdTCGpzc3VnUmy5A4iK-P6zm_07A/viewform
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The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program is a six-week summer program, held in Washington, DC, designed to provide undergraduate students with a deeper appreciation of current issues and trends in international affairs, a greater understanding of career opportunities in international affairs, and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue such careers. This program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, women, and those with financial need.
The Program has two major components: First, in order to enhance participants’ academic preparation to work in international affairs, the Program provides two courses and a seminar that focuses on enhancing knowledge and skills related to U.S. foreign policy, economics, and writing. In addition, in order to provide greater insight into the foreign policy-making process and international affairs careers, the Rangel Program introduces the participants to a wide range of government and non-government professionals who work on global issues and also arranges visits to various institutions involved in international affairs. The Program also helps students explore graduate school, scholarship, fellowship, internship, and professional options in international affairs.
Program Benefits:
The Program covers the costs for tuition, travel, housing, and two meals per day.
The Program provides a stipend for $3,300.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students, with at least sophomore status on the date of the application deadline.
Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale at the time of application.
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen.
Application deadline is February 15th, 2022
Contact urgo@augsburg.edu for application assistance
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Too many emails?
Need help organizing your inbox?
Want to set aside time to sort through your emails?
The CLASS Office is hosting an email organization workshop open to all students.
When: Tuesday Nov. 16th 3:30pm-4:30pm
Where: Zoom & in Sverdrup 102
Hosted by: Lauren Dusek, Assistive Technology Specialist
Questions? Contact dusek@Augsburg.edu
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Looking for an internship experience for spring or summer that is with a smaller company with a STEM context? Come to a workshop to learn about the program from SciTech staff. They will even walk you through the application process.
Join this session!
VIRTUAL: Tuesday, November 16th, 2021, 4:30-5:30pm over Zoom
https://forms.gle/UJfqgi5uzh8VCcfQ6
Learn more about the SciTech STEM Internship Program from SciTech staff
Hear about past student internship company placements and experiences
Ask any questions you may have about the program or process
Complete the SciTech application as part of the session
About SciTech:
The mission of SciTech is to connect college students majoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to paid internships in small to mid-sized companies.
SciTech was created in 2011 to address Minnesota’s STEM workforce needs. Since its inception, SciTech has helped nearly 2,200 students find paid internships in small and medium-sized Minnesota companies.
Questions? Email stem@augsburg.edu.
submitted by pearsong@augsburg.edu
Hear from past researchers, learn how to write a strong application and find a faculty mentor!
The URGO Summer Research Program is an 11-week, on-campus program where undergraduate students are funded ($6,000 for full-time researchers) to conduct research or creative activities under the guidance of a faculty mentor they choose.
If you have any questions regarding the program or cannot make it to an info session and would like to learn more, please contact urgo@augsburg.edu.
November 17th and 18th, 5:00-6:00 pm in Hagfors 301
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Please join the Augsburg Concert Band for their fall performance at Augsburg University.
Saturday, November 20 at 2 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center
Free and Open to All!
Onsite guest registration and masks are required.
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The Augsburg Psychology Club and psychology department are hosting a live Zoom event on Thursday, 11/18 from 6:30 – 7:30pm where we’ll be talking with psychology alumni and faculty about preparing for graduate studies. Come hear more from students like yourself who are attending different types of graduate schools, as well as from faculty who will describe some great tips to consider as you plan the next potential steps in your career and education.
To receive a calendar invite and Zoom link, please RSVP below.
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
In this bonus episode of The Forum Podcast, Vannessa LeBoss & Craig Radford of Communication Service for the Deaf answer questions from listeners. We’re also excited to offer this podcast in video format!
submitted by trancc@augsburg.edu
Students – don’t forget about TutorMe! It is available to Augsburg students 24/7 and offers tutoring in over 300 subjects from qualified tutors. Students are able to use 3 hours a week; 3 one hour sessions or 6 thirty-minute sessions. You can access TutorMe through any of your Moodle classes. At the top left of your screen there is an orange tab to see the side panel of resources. As you scroll down, you will see the “Augsburg Tools” section and underneath is the link to TutorMe. For more information on other tutoring and academic skills options, please click “Tutoring & Academic Skills Information”.
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Have you secured a Spring Internship? If yes, consider registering your experience!
Last day to add a course for Spring is January 18th.
Internship registration is a two-step process. Fill out the Internship Site Agreement Form and the Internship Registration Form on the Strommen Center website. There are two options to register your internship: 1)Academic Credit 2)Non-Credit. Both will fulfill your Augsburg Experience requirement.
Students should register their internship before starting their hours – this includes the
non- credit Augsburg Experience internships. Please contact strommen.internships@augsburg.edu with internship-related questions.
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During the June 9, 2020 University Town Hall, President Pribbenow announced seven new equity initiatives born out of response to the murder of George Floyd and Augsburg’s renewed commitment to accelerate and expand upon our university’s efforts to promote equity and inclusion during a national moment of racial and social justice reawakening. One of these initiatives was the requirement of Augsburg faculty and staff to complete anti-racism training. Please use the link provided to learn more about this year’s training and to register. Questions can be directed to the Equity and Inclusion Initiatives Department at inclusion@augsburg.edu.
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RSVP Today for the Augsburg Campus Community, Advent Vespers Watch Party
Friday, December 3, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center
Come together to celebrate Advent Vespers as an Auggie Community!
• Open to Augsburg Students, Faculty & Staff
• Light snacks and beverages will be provided
• Free, RSVP required
• We invite you to donate an item to the Augsburg-Central Health Commons – Details & suggestions are included with the RSVP link
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This week is International Education Week (IEW) to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. Augsburg University, the Center for Global Education and Experience, International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and the International Student Organization (ISO) will be celebrating the week with multiple activities and events!
TUESDAY, November 16: Power of Language, Christensen Center Lobby, 9am-noon
~~Auggies come from around the world and speak many languages. Come learn about study abroad opportunities with language courses!
WEDNESDAY, November 17:Study Abroad & Away Table, Christensen Lobby, 11:30 -1pm
~~Get inspired and get more information about opportunities available to Auggies, around the world and in the USA!
THURSDAY, November 18:
Boren Scholarship Workshop, On Zoom, 1pm-2pm
~~The Boren Awards fund the intensive study of language and culture abroad by U.S. undergraduate or graduate students. You can learn more about the Boren Award at our website.
~~ Use the link at the bottom of the announcement to get the Workshop Link
FRIDAY, November 19: Summer Study Abroad in Health Sciences Webinar, On Zoom, 10-11am
~Explore courses for pre-med, pharmacy, physical therapy and more – next summer in Cyprus!
~Click the link below to get the Zoom registration link
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In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Dr. Jessica Isom explores specific strategies and tools to support young people of color transitioning into the workplace.
submitted by abounass@augsburg.edu
There will be no Staples Office supply orders or deliveries the week of Thanksgiving break (November 22-26). Please plan ahead.
Operations will resume as usual on Monday November 29.
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Auggie Doggie Day in CWC Office
Paws for Learning will be on campus this Wednesday, November 17th from 10:30am-11:30am in the Center for Wellness and Counseling. They will be inside (CWC lobby) if it is too cold to be out. Stop by for some stress relief and furry companionships from our paws friends
https://www.instagram.com/p/CWTzgHPLHlj/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
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Summer study abroad & away programs are a great way to earn credits, get off-campus, and do something different! Summer 2022 has several short program options, each with different course choices, and you only commit to 2-3 weeks of travel. All programs fulfil the Augsburg Experience requirement.
—————–Apply to the following programs by January 31——————–
****Community, Arts, and Culture in PUERTO RICO, USA
One course option: THR 295 – Art for Social Change, fulfills a Fine Arts requirement
****Economic Crisis, Small Business, and Ethics in GREECE
Choose one course: Business, Economics, and Ethics in the Greek context: BUS 495, ECO 495, or Keystone 490
****Innovation & Design in the NETHERLANDS: Past & Present
Choose one ART and one HIS course:
Innovation in the Netherlands – HIS 195 (fulfills Humanities requirement) or HIS 440 (upper elective)
and
Intro or Advanced Digital Photography – ART 133 (fulfills Fine Arts requirement) or ART 333
—————Apply for the following programs by March 1———————
****Music Therapy in SOUTH AFRICA
Choose one course: MUS 374 or 474 – Music Therapy Practicum
Grad student course options: MUS 511 and/or MUS 582
****Augsburg in MEXICO
+Spanish Language and Culture (all levels of Spanish available) – 4 study dates available during the summer
+Medical Spanish and Clinical Observership: June 8 – July 31 8 credits
Spanish 218: Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
SPA/INS 399: Clinical Observership (prerequisite: 3 semesters of college level Spanish, or through SPA212, or instructor’s permission, or native speaker of Spanish )
+Spanish for Ministry & Public Theology: June 8 – July 24 8 credits
SPA 111 Beginning Spanish I (4 credits) and
SPA 116 Beginning Spanish for Ministry (4 credits) upper level sections available for both classes.
Got questions? Get in touch: abroad@augsburg.edu, or stop by Oyate Commons, in the lower level of Christensen Center
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Augsburg Center for Global Education and Experience in Mexico offers Auggies the opportunity to spend a semester or summer in Mexico with a focus on experiential-style learning, social justice, and community connections. Classes are small and personalized, and programs in Mexico are among the most affordable of all our programs abroad. Check out the options:
SEMESTER PROGRAMS:
~~Liberal Arts, Migration, and Social Change semester (fall or spring)
~~Communication and Media studies (fall only)
~~Social Work in a Latin American Context (spring only)
SUMMER PROGRAMS:
~~Spanish Language and Culture (all levels of Spanish available)
~~Medical Spanish and Clinical Observership (prerequisite: 3 semesters of college level Spanish, or through SPA212, or instructor’s permission, or native speaker of Spanish )
APPLY BY
~~November 1 – for spring semester programs
~~March 1 – for summer or fall semester programs
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Have old prescription drugs that you no longer need? Bring any unused prescription medication that is no longer needed to the U of M Public Safety building at 505 Washington Ave SE on Friday, November 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to dispose of unneeded medications safely and responsibly.
Visit the DPS News page to view the full flyer
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Beginning this year, Augsburg will no longer be posting information about changes in operations brought on by dangerous winter weather through media outlets such as television and radio stations. The news channels’ systems are designed for non-residential K-12 schools, and so only provide options for “open” or “closed” that don’t describe the more nuanced changes that happen at Augsburg.
The most efficient way to make sure you’re informed when Augsburg cancels in-person classes or makes other changes is to sign up for Augsburg’s Emergency Notification text messages. You can do this (or confirm that you are already registered) by clicking “Emergency Notifications” in the left hand menu on Inside Augsburg. In addition, when decisions are made to cancel classes or modify operations due to weather, we update the alert banner at the top of augsburg.edu and post an announcement on Inside Augsburg.
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!!!HELLO!!!
With Thanksgiving around the corner, Campus Kitchen would like to present our Campus Kitchen Fall Food Drive!! For this drive, we are asking for donations from staff, faculty, and students alike. As you all may know the Campus Cupboard is open Mondays-Thursdays and provides a wide range of food, such as produce, canned goods, snacks, etc. for all students. However, with the amount of days and hours that we’re open we are not always able to keep up with the demand for certain goods for everyone.
The week of November 15th, we will be placing donation bins around campus with flyers stating the kinds of items that we are looking for and items that we are not looking for. Please be on the lookout for those! It would also be very much appreciated if you or anyone you know can help donate to the aid of your fellow Augsburg Community!
Locations:
– Urn/Mort Lobby (by Urness Entrance Door)
– Hagfors (by entrance)
– Foss (by the stairs)
– Christensen (by Einstein’s under the Bulletin Board)
– Andersen Residence (outside the Cupboard, RM 26)
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Hi! My name is Bella and I am a second year student here at Augsburg studying graphic design. I am currently trying to find personal care assistants to help me in my day to day life here on campus. This would include getting me ready for the day, helping me get set up for class and assisting me around campus. I am currently looking for people who would want to work some hours during this Fall and Spring semester! If you are a pre-med or nursing student, this is a great opportunity to get experience with patient care. Plus, you get to be paid to have fun!
I really enjoy getting coffee, watching Netflix, drawing, and painting. I consider all my assistants as my friends and if you work for me, you are guaranteed a good time! If you are interested, please text me at: 612-345-2855 or email me at barrienb@augsburg.edu. Hope you will join!
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Learn about the Christian philosophy of Soren Kierkegaard, the dynamics of God, faith, the natural and revealed awareness of God, a critique of reason and philosophy and organized religion. Receive credit for a 4-level course, no prerequisites other than an interest in matters of faith. Contact Professor David Apolloni, apolloni@augsburg.edu if interested.
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Join Katie Bishop, assistant provost of academic affairs, for a discussion of student success and retention at Augsburg.
Focused Conversation: Retention
Thursday, November 18
1 p.m.
Marshall Room and Zoom
To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the live-stream link when available, visit the All Hands page (log in required).
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In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Dr. Jessica Isom explores specific strategies and tools to support young people of color transitioning into the workplace.
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Take the first steps towards tackling a inequities in a world of unknowns. Save the date for The Forum on Workplace Inclusions 34th annual conference, Solving for X: Tackling a Inequities in a World of Unknowns.
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Thursday. Forum Webinar, Who Gets to Belong in Corporate America?
When: November 18, 2021 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CDT
Presenters: Michael Welp, WMFDP | Isis Fabian, Center for Talent Innovation (CTI) | Julia Taylor Kennedy, Coqual | Michael Collins, State of NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Cost: Free
Register at, https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/who-gets-to-belong-in-corporate-america/
A recent report reveals that, predictably, white men feel the highest sense of belonging in corporate America.
Conducted by the Center for Talent Innovation (CTI), The Power of Belonging: What It Is and Why It Matters in Today’s Workplace is the first of its kind to define, measure, and quantify what it means to belong at work—with insights into race, gender, ethnicity, generation, and other demographic identities.
Together, we will explore CTI’s findings and how to create work cultures where everyone belongs.
Learning Outcomes
Learn about how different identities feel they belong
Identify new options for creating cultures of belonging
Become more conscious of how your own behaviors unintentionally reinforce unproductive dynamics
https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/who-gets-to-belong-in-corporate-america/
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Bookstore charge accounts will open the day after you’ve registered for spring term. The last day to charge online orders is Sunday, January 16th, 2022. The last day to charge in-store purchases is Wednesday, January 19th, 2022. Due to the financial aid cycle, you can only charge expenses to your bookstore account during this specific period. Be sure to plan ahead!
The full bookstore policy is available on the Student Financial Services webpage, link is below.
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During the June 9, 2020 University Town Hall, President Pribbenow announced seven new equity initiatives born out of response to the murder of George Floyd and Augsburg’s renewed commitment to accelerate and expand upon our university’s efforts to promote equity and inclusion during a national moment of racial and social justice reawakening. One of these initiatives was the requirement of Augsburg faculty and staff to complete anti-racism training. Please use the link provided to learn more about this year’s training and to register. Questions can be directed to the Equity and Inclusion Initiatives Department at inclusion@augsburg.edu.
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In this bonus episode of The Forum Podcast, Vannessa LeBoss & Craig Radford of Communication Service for the Deaf answer questions from listeners. We’re also excited to offer this podcast in video format!
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
It’s important to keep up with preventive health care at all times, especially during a pandemic. Augsburg isn’t able to host a flu shot event due to staffing shortages this year, but the People’s Center Clinic on the corner of Riverside and 20th avenues is providing flu vaccinations during its open hours and welcomes members of the Augsburg community to make an appointment to get their shot.
The clinic is an easy walking distance from campus. You can schedule a time that works for your workday or class schedule. To make an appointment, call 612-332-4973 or visit https://www.peoples-center.org/schedule-a-visit
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Students – don’t forget about TutorMe! It is available to Augsburg students 24/7 and offers tutoring in over 300 subjects from qualified tutors. Students are able to use 3 hours a week; 3 one hour sessions or 6 thirty-minute sessions. You can access TutorMe through any of your Moodle classes. At the top left of your screen there is an orange tab to see the side panel of resources. As you scroll down, you will see the “Augsburg Tools” section and underneath is the link to TutorMe. For more information on other tutoring and academic skills options, please click “Tutoring & Academic Skills Information”.
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The Augsburg Psychology Club and psychology department are hosting a live Zoom event on Thursday, 11/18 from 6:30 – 7:30pm where we’ll be talking with psychology alumni and faculty about preparing for graduate studies. Come hear more from students like yourself who are attending different types of graduate schools, as well as from faculty who will describe some great tips to consider as you plan the next potential steps in your career and education.
To receive a calendar invite and Zoom link, please RSVP below.
submitted by dusek@augsburg.edu
Too many emails?
Need help organizing your inbox?
Want to set aside time to sort through your emails?
The CLASS Office is hosting an email organization workshop open to all students.
When: Tuesday Nov. 16th 3:30pm-4:30pm
Where: Zoom & in Sverdrup 102
Hosted by: Lauren Dusek, Assistive Technology Specialist
Questions? Contact dusek@Augsburg.edu
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Between the COVID-19 pandemic, political turmoil, and growing racial injustice in our country, the past year and a half have been full of unique challenges. We invite you to participate in a study examining student experiences and mental health during the pandemic and following the murder of George Floyd.
To better understand student experiences and mental health during this time, sociology professor James Vela-McConnell is conducting a study of current, degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students. This study involves a 20-to-30-minute, mostly multiple-choice online questionnaire which can be completed at your convenience. Participation in the questionnaire will be completely confidential, and automatically enter you into a raffle for one of three $100 gift cards, one of six $50 gift cards, or one of eight $25 gift cards from Target. A report based on this study may also be shared with the Center for Wellness and Counseling at Augsburg to allow them to better serve the mental health needs of students.
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Auggie Connect is open to Augsburg students with disabilities and is a space to gather, support one another and find community. Join CLASS staff Cassie Charles and your fellow Auggie students on Mondays from 3:30-4:30 PM. Join us in person (Sverdrup 102, near Enrollment Center) or via Zoom. Contact ccharles@augsburg.edu for disability-related accommodations.
Zoom Meeting ID: 930 1256 1020
Passcode: 787265
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Multicultural Life is hosting a workshop called “Power and Privilege.” This event will take place on November 15th from 10:30am-11:30am in the Marshall room.
This is a core workshop for Inclusion Scholars. This workshop focuses on the power, privilege and social identity characteristics.
To learn more about inclusion scholars click on the link below: https://sites.augsburg.edu/diversity/inclusion-scholars/
Click on the link below to register or learn more about the event.
https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/event/7568062
If you have questions about the workshop, please contact mss@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.
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Looking for an internship experience for spring or summer that is with a smaller company with a STEM context? Come to a workshop to learn about the program from SciTech staff. They will even walk you through the application process.
Join this session!
VIRTUAL: Tuesday, November 16th, 2021, 4:30-5:30pm over Zoom
https://forms.gle/UJfqgi5uzh8VCcfQ6
Learn more about the SciTech STEM Internship Program from SciTech staff
Hear about past student internship company placements and experiences
Ask any questions you may have about the program or process
Complete the SciTech application as part of the session
About SciTech:
The mission of SciTech is to connect college students majoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to paid internships in small to mid-sized companies.
SciTech was created in 2011 to address Minnesota’s STEM workforce needs. Since its inception, SciTech has helped nearly 2,200 students find paid internships in small and medium-sized Minnesota companies.
Questions? Email stem@augsburg.edu.
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Hear from past researchers, learn how to write a strong application and find a faculty mentor!
The URGO Summer Research Program is an 11-week, on-campus program where undergraduate students are funded ($6,000 for full-time researchers) to conduct research or creative activities under the guidance of a faculty mentor they choose.
If you have any questions regarding the program or cannot make it to an info session and would like to learn more, please contact urgo@augsburg.edu.
November 17th and 18th, 5:00-6:00 pm in Hagfors 301
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The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program is a six-week summer program, held in Washington, DC, designed to provide undergraduate students with a deeper appreciation of current issues and trends in international affairs, a greater understanding of career opportunities in international affairs, and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue such careers. This program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, women, and those with financial need.
The Program has two major components: First, in order to enhance participants’ academic preparation to work in international affairs, the Program provides two courses and a seminar that focuses on enhancing knowledge and skills related to U.S. foreign policy, economics, and writing. In addition, in order to provide greater insight into the foreign policy-making process and international affairs careers, the Rangel Program introduces the participants to a wide range of government and non-government professionals who work on global issues and also arranges visits to various institutions involved in international affairs. The Program also helps students explore graduate school, scholarship, fellowship, internship, and professional options in international affairs.
Program Benefits:
The Program covers the costs for tuition, travel, housing, and two meals per day.
The Program provides a stipend for $3,300.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students, with at least sophomore status on the date of the application deadline.
Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale at the time of application.
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen.
Application deadline is February 15th, 2022
Contact urgo@augsburg.edu for application assistance
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There will be no Staples Office supply orders or deliveries the week of Thanksgiving break (November 22-26). Please plan ahead.
Operations will resume as usual on Monday November 29.
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The Augsburg Local Salad Team + Dining Services are excited to share delicious student-designed, locally-sourced salads with the Augsburg community!
Salads will be available November 16th and 17th + during Late Night Breakfast in The Commons (+ more dates to come).
Blog post with more details about how these salads came to be!
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am to hear Rev. Peter Weston Miller, Augsburg alum and Pastor of Lifelong Faith Formation at Trinity Lutheran Church, preach. We will be offering a blessing for the Augsburg Men’s basketball team today. Chapel services are recorded and available on the Campus Ministry YouTube Channel.
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Augsburg is designating additional spaces in the Hagfors Center for indoor dining. In designated dining spaces on campus, individuals may remove their masks for eating and drinking, but we ask that you put your mask back on afterward.
Current dining spaces include:
* The Commons and Einstein’s in the Christensen Center
* Nabo and the lobby of the Oren Gateway Center
* Kafe Kafeega and the surrounding area on the second floor of Hagfors Center.
To that list, we are adding:
* The Hagfors Center main level lobby and third floor balcony.
Dining is also permitted:
* In closed rooms hosting meetings or events catered by Augsburg Dining Services
* Alone in individual offices or meeting spaces with the door closed
* In residence hall units.
We plan to add microwaves for use by students, faculty, and staff in the Oren Gateway Center and Hagfors Center lobbies, but delivery of those appliances may be delayed by supply chain issues, as we have seen with other recent fixture changes.
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How is the return to the not-so-normal classroom going? The pandemic is not over. Resilience is not a given, but we are all in this together and we need to get out of this together. So, let’s get together and talk about it! Teaching staff and faculty are invited to join Moumita Dasgupta, faculty member in the physics department at 4:30 today to talk about the ups and downs of this not-so-normal year.
https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/93915792817?pwd=M3NYWHlkSGtIK2tQM3JwU1JKNjBPUT09
submitted by ccharles@augsburg.edu
Auggie Connect is open to Augsburg students with disabilities and is a space to gather, support one another and find community. Join CLASS staff Cassie Charles and your fellow Auggie students on Mondays from 3:30-4:30 PM. Join us in person (Sverdrup 102, near Enrollment Center) or via Zoom. Contact ccharles@augsburg.edu for disability-related accommodations.
Zoom Meeting ID: 930 1256 1020
Passcode: 787265
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MSW Students-
Starting this Saturday 11/13 from 12-1pm, student-designed, locally-sourced SALADS will be available for purchase at Cafe Kafeega (2nd floor Hagfors) on grad program Saturdays. They’re $6.63+tax; cash and credit are both accepted. These salads are part of a partnership between Dining Services and Augsburg Local, a new initiative championing local purchasing. Follow @augsburglocal and @sustainable_augsburgu on Instagram for updates or check out the link below for more details on the project.
AUGSBURG LOCAL SALAD TEAM PRESENTS THEIR FALL HARVEST SALAD! blog post
submitted by robaka@augsburg.edu
HR & Payroll Forms
As a reminder, please submit any status change forms you may have to HR by noon Friday, November 12 to be processed on the November 19 pay date. This includes routine forms for HSA, retirement, direct deposit and tax withholding changes. Email payroll@augsburg.edu if you have questions or need assistance.
Forms are all accessible on the new HR Website which is linked below as well as a secure link to upload your forms.
Time Sheets
All employees, please submit your timesheet by the end of the day Friday, November 12 so your supervisor has time to approve it by the Monday, November 15; noon deadline.
Secure Link to Human Resources & Payroll
To protect your information, forms containing sensitive data such as bank accounts or social security numbers should not be emailed. For a secure delivery link go to https://augsburg.leapfile.net/ for submission.
For general questions, please email hr@augsburg.edu and cc payroll@augsburg.edu.
Go Auggies!!
Sincerely,
Human Resources & Payroll
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Join Katie Bishop, assistant provost of academic affairs, for a discussion of student success and retention at Augsburg.
Focused Conversation: Retention
Thursday, November 18
1 p.m.
Marshall Room and Zoom
To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the live-stream link when available, visit the All Hands page (log in required).
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
It’s important to keep up with preventive health care at all times, especially during a pandemic. Augsburg isn’t able to host a flu shot event due to staffing shortages this year, but the People’s Center Clinic on the corner of Riverside and 20th avenues is providing flu vaccinations during its open hours and welcomes members of the Augsburg community to make an appointment to get their shot.
The clinic is an easy walking distance from campus. You can schedule a time that works for your workday or class schedule. To make an appointment, call 612-332-4973 or visit https://www.peoples-center.org/schedule-a-visit
submitted by fullardj@augsburg.edu
Multicultural Life is hosting a workshop called “Power and Privilege.” This event will take place on November 15th from 10:30am-11:30am in the Marshall room.
This is a core workshop for Inclusion Scholars. This workshop focuses on the power, privilege and social identity characteristics.
To learn more about inclusion scholars click on the link below: https://sites.augsburg.edu/diversity/inclusion-scholars/
Click on the link below to register or learn more about the event.
https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/event/7568062
If you have questions about the workshop, please contact mss@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.
submitted by denkinge@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Psychology Club and psychology department are hosting a live Zoom event on Thursday, 11/18 from 6:30 – 7:30pm where we’ll be talking with psychology alumni and faculty about preparing for graduate studies. Come hear more from students like yourself who are attending different types of graduate schools, as well as from faculty who will describe some great tips to consider as you plan the next potential steps in your career and education.
To receive a calendar invite and Zoom link, please RSVP below.
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Dr. Jessica Isom explores specific strategies and tools to support young people of color transitioning into the workplace.
submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu
Augsburg Center for Global Education and Experience in Central America and Southern Africa offer Auggies the opportunity to spend a transformative semester immersed in community abroad. With a small cohort of peers, you will engage with the courses, the places you visit, and the people you meet. These programs are perfect for students who enjoy experiential, hands-on learning. The programs listed below are available in both fall and spring semesters. You can use all your financial aid, receive an automatic $1500 Travel Grant, and you can apply for additional scholarships, too!
Check out the options:
CENTRAL AMERICA: Peace, Justice, and Community Engagement
~~three countries in one semester: Guatemala, Costa Rica, El Salvador
~~Courses in Spanish, Religion, History or Women’s & Gender Studies, and Political Science
~~Host family stays help you improve Spanish skills quickly
~~All courses in English, no Spanish knowledge required
SOUTHERN AFRICA: Nation Building and Decolonizing the Mind
~~travel to South Africa and Namibia in one semester, FREE airfare for Auggies in Spring 2022
~~courses in History, Political Science, Religion, Environmental Studies, Wellness
~~Internships available in a variety of fields
APPLY BY
~~November 1 – for spring semester programs
~~March 1 – for fall semester programs
Get more information about classes and costs, and apply online here
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
In this bonus episode of The Forum Podcast, Vannessa LeBoss & Craig Radford of Communication Service for the Deaf answer questions from listeners. We’re also excited to offer this podcast in video format!
submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu
Augsburg Center for Global Education and Experience in Mexico offers Auggies the opportunity to spend a semester or summer in Mexico with a focus on experiential-style learning, social justice, and community connections. Classes are small and personalized, and programs in Mexico are among the most affordable of all our programs abroad. Check out the options:
SEMESTER PROGRAMS:
~~Liberal Arts, Migration, and Social Change semester (fall or spring)
~~Communication and Media studies (fall only)
~~Social Work in a Latin American Context (spring only)
SUMMER PROGRAMS:
~~Spanish Language and Culture (all levels of Spanish available)
~~Medical Spanish and Clinical Observership (prerequisite: 3 semesters of college level Spanish, or through SPA212, or instructor’s permission, or native speaker of Spanish )
APPLY BY
~~November 1 – for spring semester programs
~~March 1 – for summer or fall semester programs
submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu
Looking for an internship experience for spring or summer that is with a smaller company with a STEM context? Come to a workshop to learn about the program from SciTech staff. They will even walk you through the application process.
Two attendance options!
VIRTUAL: Tuesday, November 16th, 2021, 4:30-5:30pm over Zoom
https://forms.gle/UJfqgi5uzh8VCcfQ6
IN-PERSON: November 18th, 4:30-5:3pm in Hagfors 150B
https://forms.gle/VoXePABA6c2mM3P79
Learn more about the SciTech STEM Internship Program from SciTech staff
Hear about past student internship company placements and experiences
Ask any questions you may have about the program or process
Complete the SciTech application as part of the session
About SciTech:
The mission of SciTech is to connect college students majoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to paid internships in small to mid-sized companies.
SciTech was created in 2011 to address Minnesota’s STEM workforce needs. Since its inception, SciTech has helped nearly 2,200 students find paid internships in small and medium-sized Minnesota companies.
Questions? Email stem@augsburg.edu.
submitted by pearsong@augsburg.edu
Hear from past researchers, learn how to write a strong application and find a faculty mentor!
The URGO Summer Research Program is an 11-week, on-campus program where undergraduate students are funded ($6,000 for full-time researchers) to conduct research or creative activities under the guidance of a faculty mentor they choose.
If you have any questions regarding the program or cannot make it to an info session and would like to learn more, please contact urgo@augsburg.edu.
November 17th and 18th, 5-6pm in Hagfors 301
submitted by robaka@augsburg.edu
Hello! We have been receiving many inquiries regarding how to locate/fill out forms, access employee resources, and receive general HR help; Augsburg HR wants everyone to be aware of the many self-serving resources on the Human Resources page in AugNet (inside.augsburg.edu). All necessary forms can be found at (https://sites.augsburg.edu/hr/forms/) where they can be downloaded as a PDF, populated online, and re-submitted to our secure drive at (https://augsburg.leapfile.net).
Additionally, when looking for specific help or questions that you did not find the answer to on our site, you can seek help by emailing one of the specific inboxes below:
studentemployment@augsburg.edu ~ Student Employment positions, info, questions
payroll@augsburg.edu ~ Timesheets, adjustments, general payroll questions
hr@augsburg.edu ~ General questions for Human Resources and info
By sending your question through email to the pertinent inbox it allows the appropriate team member to see and generally respond faster to your inquiries.
We are here to help and serve YOU!
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
To ensure our civic leaders can attend the 2021 Mayors Challenge, we are rescheduling the event to December 13th, 2021. The virtual event will take place from 8:30 AM-10:00 AM.
Watch our debaters discuss a crucial issue in Minnesota: water resources. Our invited guest list includes Mayor Jacob Frey, Mayor Melvin Carter, Governor Tim Walz, and First Lady of MN Gwen Walz!
We’ll also present James C. Burroughs II with the 4th annual Champion of Change Award.
Want to get your workplace involved, or be an individual sponsor? Email Amy Cram Helwich at cramhe@augsburg.edu to check out our sponsorship opportunities.
Register for your free ticket today:
https://advancement.augsburg.edu/udl-mayors-challenge
We thank you for your flexibility and look forward to seeing you at the event.
submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu
Hi everybody,
CWC will give out flowers to students Friday, November 12th in celebration of World Kindness Day. Please stop by to get flowers for yourself, friends, family, or anybody 🙂
https://www.instagram.com/p/CWJcLmOrv9k/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
submitted by pearsong@augsburg.edu
The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program is a six-week summer program, held in Washington, DC, designed to provide undergraduate students with a deeper appreciation of current issues and trends in international affairs, a greater understanding of career opportunities in international affairs, and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue such careers. This program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, women, and those with financial need.
The Program has two major components: First, in order to enhance participants’ academic preparation to work in international affairs, the Program provides two courses and a seminar that focuses on enhancing knowledge and skills related to U.S. foreign policy, economics, and writing. In addition, in order to provide greater insight into the foreign policy-making process and international affairs careers, the Rangel Program introduces the participants to a wide range of government and non-government professionals who work on global issues and also arranges visits to various institutions involved in international affairs. The Program also helps students explore graduate school, scholarship, fellowship, internship, and professional options in international affairs.
Program Benefits:
The Program covers the costs for tuition, travel, housing, and two meals per day.
The Program provides a stipend for $3,300.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students, with at least sophomore status on the date of the application deadline.
Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale at the time of application.
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen.
Application deadline is February 15th, 2022
Contact urgo@augsburg.edu for application assistance
submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu
Want to learn more about off-campus research opportunities in STEM? The National Science Foundation supports programs called Research Experiences for Undergraduates or REUs.
On Friday, November 12, from 4:00 – 5:30 PM, Dixie Shafer of URGO will lead a workshop on how to search for and apply to paid off-campus Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) programs in STEM fields.
This will be a virtual event designed to help students learn more about how to search for and apply to summer research opportunities nationally as well as locally.
Date: Friday, November 12
Time: 4:00 -5:30 PM
Format: Virtual over Zoom
All are welcome! Anyone interested in attending should complete the registration link below.
REU’s are offered in a wide range of STEM and interdisciplinary subject areas. Here is an example of one REU:
Biomedical Engineering Summer Research Program
The Biomedical Engineering Department and Center for Biomedical Informatics at Wake Forest School of Medicine will offer several summer research opportunities in 2022 focusing on Imaging and Mechanics-based Projects on Accidental Cases of Trauma (IMPACT) and other biomedical engineering and informatics topics. Students selected for this Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program will receive a stipend and on-campus housing. Exciting biomedical engineering projects are offered on topics including:
Injury prediction model development
Military, sports and spaceflight safety
Osteoporosis prevention
Biomechanical characterization of injury mechanisms
Diagnostics and therapies for cancer patients
Biomedical informatics
https://school.wakehealth.edu/Departments/Biomedical-Engineering/Center-for-Injury-Biomechanics
Questions? Feel free to contact Rebekah Dupont at dupont@augsburg.edu.
REU Workshop Registration: https://forms.gle/1og3JhV4wD2XDXYp9
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
When: November 18, 2021 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CDT
Presenters: Michael Welp, WMFDP | Isis Fabian, Center for Talent Innovation (CTI) | Julia Taylor Kennedy, Coqual | Michael Collins, State of NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Cost: Free
Register at, https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/who-gets-to-belong-in-corporate-america/
A recent report reveals that, predictably, white men feel the highest sense of belonging in corporate America.
Conducted by the Center for Talent Innovation (CTI), The Power of Belonging: What It Is and Why It Matters in Today’s Workplace is the first of its kind to define, measure, and quantify what it means to belong at work—with insights into race, gender, ethnicity, generation, and other demographic identities.
Together, we will explore CTI’s findings and how to create work cultures where everyone belongs.
Learning Outcomes
Learn about how different identities feel they belong
Identify new options for creating cultures of belonging
Become more conscious of how your own behaviors unintentionally reinforce unproductive dynamics
https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/who-gets-to-belong-in-corporate-america/
submitted by dusek@augsburg.edu
Too many emails?
Need help organizing your inbox?
Want to set aside time to sort through your emails?
The CLASS Office is hosting an email organization workshop open to all students.
When: Tuesday Nov. 16th 3:30pm-4:30pm
Where: Zoom & in Sverdrup 102
Hosted by: Lauren Dusek, Assistive Technology Specialist
Questions? Contact dusek@Augsburg.edu
submitted by trancc@augsburg.edu
Students – don’t forget about TutorMe! It is available to Augsburg students 24/7 and offers tutoring in over 300 subjects from qualified tutors. Students are able to use 3 hours a week; 3 one hour sessions or 6 thirty-minute sessions. You can access TutorMe through any of your Moodle classes. At the top left of your screen there is an orange tab to see the side panel of resources. As you scroll down, you will see the “Augsburg Tools” section and underneath is the link to TutorMe. For more information on other tutoring and academic skills options, please click “Tutoring & Academic Skills Information”.
submitted by barrienb@augsburg.edu
Hi! My name is Bella and I am a second year student here at Augsburg studying graphic design. I am currently trying to find personal care assistants to help me in my day to day life here on campus. This would include getting me ready for the day, helping me get set up for class and assisting me around campus. I am currently looking for people who would want to work some hours during this Fall and Spring semester! If you are a pre-med or nursing student, this is a great opportunity to get experience with patient care. Plus, you get to be paid to have fun!
I really enjoy getting coffee, watching Netflix, drawing, and painting. I consider all my assistants as my friends and if you work for me, you are guaranteed a good time! If you are interested, please text me at: 612-345-2855 or email me at barrienb@augsburg.edu. Hope you will join!
submitted by robaka@augsburg.edu
To enroll or make changes to your benefit elections, visit:
Inside Augsburg > Administrative Tasks > Open Enrollment.
For your convenience, your current 2021 benefit elections will be pre-populated in the open enrollment portal. Even if you are not making changes, we ask that you submit the enrollment form to confirm your selections will remain the same for 2022.
Please note, 2021 pre-tax HSA and FSA annual elections do not carry over into the next benefit year, so you must elect an amount for 2022 to continue participation.
Link to 2022 Benefits Guide and Info ~ https://sites.augsburg.edu/hr/benefits/
Email hr@augsburg.edu with any questions.
submitted by khangc@augsburg.edu
With Thanksgiving around the corner, Campus Kitchen would like to present our Campus Kitchen Fall Food Drive! For this drive, we are asking for donations from staff, faculty, and students alike. As you all may know the Campus Cupboard is open Mondays-Thursdays and provides a wide range of food, such as produce, canned goods, snacks, etc. for all students. However, with the amount of days and hours that we’re open we are not always able to keep up with the demand for certain goods for everyone.
The week of November 15th, we will be placing donation bins around campus with flyers stating the kinds of items that we are looking for and items that we are not looking for. Please be on the lookout for those! It would also be very much appreciated if you or anyone you know can help donate to the aid of your fellow Augsburg Community!
Locations:
– Urn/Mort Lobby
– Hagfors Lobby
– Christensen Center (by Einstein’s)
– Campus Cupboard (Anderson Residence, Rm 26)
submitted by knutsonc@augsburg.edu
Please join the Augsburg Orchestra for their fall performance at Augsburg University.
Sunday, November 14 at 2 p.m.
Sateren Auditorium, Music Hall
Free and Open to All!
Onsite guest registration and masks are required.
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
Join Katie Bishop, assistant provost of academic affairs, for a discussion of student success and retention at Augsburg.
Focused Conversation: Retention
Thursday, November 18
Noon
Marshall Room and Zoom
To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the live-stream link when available, visit the All Hands page (log in required).
submitted by hermm6@augsburg.edu
You’re invited!
Hmong Women Together is collaborating with Pan Asian Student Services to host the first Hmong New Year at Augsburg! At this event, we will have traditional Hmong food, activities, and local performers. We hope to celebrate the new year with you and have a great time! Don’t forget to bring your friends & families!!
Date: Saturday, November 20th, 2021
Time: 4-8pm
Location: Student Lounge, Christensen Center
Address: Christensen Center, 720 22nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55454
**Please RSVP here and GET YOUR TICKETS NOW AS THEY’RE FREE & LIMITED!!**
Link for Augsburg students, staff & faculty to RSVP on Auggie Life:
https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/event/7584922
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hwt-x-pass-hmong-new-year-tickets-207748801257
*Performers and Volunteers do not need tickets to enter, but still required to check in*
NOTE: Masks are still mandatory in our campus buildings, so please bring your mask and wear except when eating.
**If you would like to perform at our Hmong New Year, please submit your form ASAP as there are limited spots available! We are inclusive of all cultures & types of performances, click link below for more details & sign up!!**
Non-augsburg students, staff, and faculty can perform as well.
Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVA_d307sG_tKOyXuYnQ_4thTBXYw_vkmERBTy-RlCXoNAjw/viewform
**If you would like to be a volunteer for our Hmong New Year, please sign up ASAP by using the link below: Non-augsburg students, staff, and faculty can volunteer as well.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRcaQrEClMc4kFf_eMAGUOASh54rmweEi4JQBY2qfOO–YEg/viewform
If there are any questions or concerns, please feel free to email us at hermm6@augsburg.edu or vangcc7@augsburg.edu
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
It’s important to keep up with preventive health care at all times, especially during a pandemic. Augsburg isn’t able to host a flu shot event due to staffing shortages this year, but the People’s Center Clinic on the corner of Riverside and 20th avenues is providing flu vaccinations during its open hours and welcomes members of the Augsburg community to make an appointment to get their shot. The clinic is an easy walking distance from campus. You can schedule a time that works for your workday or class schedule. To make an appointment, call 612-332-4973 or visit https://www.peoples-center.org/schedule-a-visit
submitted by lansing@augsburg.edu
Congratulations to the newly elected officers of Augsburg’s AAUP Chapter: Lindsay Starck, President; Matthew Beckman, Vice President; and Jill Dawe, Secretary. Since 1966, the Augsburg Chapter of AAUP has worked to ensure strong faculty participation in
shared governance, especially regarding compensation, gender equity, and the academic
program; to advocate for equal treatment and for democratic structures in faculty governance; and to protect the interests of students and faculty in matters of academic freedom.
submitted by windnag@augsburg.edu
Need help submitting your Open Enrollment form? Human Resources is here for you! Members from the HR team will be available on Wednesday, November 10 from 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM in Sverdrup Hall 205 (computer lab). Please note the updated hours. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Email hr@augsburg.edu with questions
submitted by pearsong@augsburg.edu
The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program is a six-week summer program, held in Washington, DC, designed to provide undergraduate students with a deeper appreciation of current issues and trends in international affairs, a greater understanding of career opportunities in international affairs, and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue such careers. This program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, women, and those with financial need.
The Program has two major components: First, in order to enhance participants’ academic preparation to work in international affairs, the Program provides two courses and a seminar that focuses on enhancing knowledge and skills related to U.S. foreign policy, economics, and writing. In addition, in order to provide greater insight into the foreign policy-making process and international affairs careers, the Rangel Program introduces the participants to a wide range of government and non-government professionals who work on global issues and also arranges visits to various institutions involved in international affairs. The Program also helps students explore graduate school, scholarship, fellowship, internship, and professional options in international affairs.
Program Benefits:
The Program covers the costs for tuition, travel, housing, and two meals per day.
The Program provides a stipend for $3,300.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students, with at least sophomore status on the date of the application deadline.
Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale at the time of application.
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen.
Application deadline is February 15th, 2022
Contact urgo@augsburg.edu for application assistance
submitted by mouak1@augsburg.edu
Multicultural Life is hosting a workshop called “Power and Privilege.” This event will take place on November 15th from 10:30am-11:30am in the Marshall room.
This is a core workshop for Inclusion Scholars. This workshop focuses on the power, privilege and social identity characteristics.
To learn more about inclusion scholars click on the link below: https://sites.augsburg.edu/diversity/inclusion-scholars/
Click on the link below to register or learn more about the event.
https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/event/7568062
If you have questions about the workshop, please contact mss@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.
submitted by denkinge@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Psychology Club and psychology department are hosting a live Zoom event on Thursday, 11/18 from 6:30 – 7:30pm where we’ll be talking with psychology alumni and faculty about preparing for graduate studies. Come hear more from students like yourself who are attending different types of graduate schools, as well as from faculty who will describe some great tips to consider as you plan the next potential steps in your career and education.
To receive a calendar invite and Zoom link, please RSVP below.
submitted by dusek@augsburg.edu
Too many emails?
Need help organizing your inbox?
Want to set aside time to sort through your emails?
The CLASS Office is hosting an email organization workshop open to all students.
When: Tuesday Nov. 16th 3:30pm-4:30pm
Where: Zoom & in Sverdrup 102
Hosted by: Lauren Dusek, Assistive Technology Specialist
Questions? Contact dusek@Augsburg.edu
submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu
Augsburg Center for Global Education and Experience in Central America and Southern Africa offer Auggies the opportunity to spend a transformative semester immersed in community abroad. With a small cohort of peers, you will engage with the courses, the places you visit, and the people you meet. These programs are perfect for students who enjoy experiential, hands-on learning. The programs listed below are available in both fall and spring semesters. You can use all your financial aid, receive an automatic $1500 Travel Grant, and you can apply for additional scholarships, too!
Check out the options:
CENTRAL AMERICA: Peace, Justice, and Community Engagement
~~three countries in one semester: Guatemala, Costa Rica, El Salvador
~~Courses in Spanish, Religion, History or Women’s & Gender Studies, and Political Science
~~Host family stays help you improve Spanish skills quickly
~~All courses in English, no Spanish knowledge required
SOUTHERN AFRICA: Nation Building and Decolonizing the Mind
~~travel to South Africa and Namibia in one semester, FREE airfare for Auggies in Spring 2022
~~courses in History, Political Science, Religion, Environmental Studies, Wellness
~~Internships available in a variety of fields
APPLY BY
~~November 1 – for spring semester programs
~~March 1 – for fall semester programs
Get more information about classes and costs, and apply online here
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Dr. Jessica Isom explores specific strategies and tools to support young people of color transitioning into the workplace.
submitted by pearsong@augsburg.edu
Hear from past researchers, learn how to write a strong application and find a faculty mentor!
The URGO Summer Research Program is an 11-week, on-campus program where undergraduate students are funded ($6,000 for full-time researchers) to conduct research or creative activities under the guidance of a faculty mentor they choose.
If you have any questions regarding the program or cannot make it to an info session and would like to learn more, please contact urgo@augsburg.edu.
November 17th and 18th, 5-6pm in Hagfors 301
submitted by trancc@augsburg.edu
Students – don’t forget about TutorMe! It is available to Augsburg students 24/7 and offers tutoring in over 300 subjects from qualified tutors. Students are able to use 3 hours a week; 3 one hour sessions or 6 thirty-minute sessions. You can access TutorMe through any of your Moodle classes. At the top left of your screen there is an orange tab to see the side panel of resources. As you scroll down, you will see the “Augsburg Tools” section and underneath is the link to TutorMe. For more information on other tutoring and academic skills options, please click “Tutoring & Academic Skills Information”.
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
When: November 18, 2021 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CDT
Presenters: Michael Welp, WMFDP | Isis Fabian, Center for Talent Innovation (CTI) | Julia Taylor Kennedy, Coqual | Michael Collins, State of NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Cost: Free
Register at, https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/who-gets-to-belong-in-corporate-america/
A recent report reveals that, predictably, white men feel the highest sense of belonging in corporate America.
Conducted by the Center for Talent Innovation (CTI), The Power of Belonging: What It Is and Why It Matters in Today’s Workplace is the first of its kind to define, measure, and quantify what it means to belong at work—with insights into race, gender, ethnicity, generation, and other demographic identities.
Together, we will explore CTI’s findings and how to create work cultures where everyone belongs.
Learning Outcomes
Learn about how different identities feel they belong
Identify new options for creating cultures of belonging
Become more conscious of how your own behaviors unintentionally reinforce unproductive dynamics
https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/who-gets-to-belong-in-corporate-america/
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am to hear Amanda Vetsch, Riverside Innovation Hub Coordinator, Christensen Center for Vocation, preach. She will be completing the three part preaching series on the Road to Emmaus text from Luke 24. Chapel services are recorded and available on the Campus Ministry YouTube Channel.
submitted by wadem@augsburg.edu
Bookstore charge accounts will open the day after you’ve registered for spring term. The last day to charge online orders is Sunday, January 16th, 2022. The last day to charge in-store purchases is Wednesday, January 19th, 2022. Due to the financial aid cycle, you can only charge expenses to your bookstore account during this specific period. Be sure to plan ahead!
The full bookstore policy is available on the Student Financial Services webpage, link is below.
submitted by cihlar@augsburg.edu
On Friday, November 12, from 6:30–8:30 p.m., poet Jean Prokott will be at the new Garden Party Books (602 7th St NW, Rochester, MN) for a poetry reading and book signing. Jean was awarded the 2021 Howling Bird Press Poetry Prize for The Second Longest Day of the Year from among more than two hundred submissions received from across the country. Prokott will be joined by local poets and writers, Sue McMillan (Rochester poet laureate), Lisa Higgs, Pamela Sinicrope, and Melissa Brandt, who will read a few poems to open the evening. Light food and refreshments will be provided.
The Second Longest Day of the Year tackles a variety of subjects, such as mental health, the pandemic, women’s rights, the environment, and more, with notes of both seriousness and humor.
According to Sierra DeMulder, author of Today Means Amen, “The Second Longest Day of the Year offers us a poetic landscape that is easily entered but not lightly forgotten. Jean Prokott’s writing is agile. It moves gracefully from a stark wittiness and conversational observations to unforgettable imagery evoking the true palpability of grief. You’ll find yourself pausing between pages to reflect and revel; to mourn or query; to grow and keep going.”
The Second Longest Day of the Year will be available for purchase at Garden Party Books. Negative Covid test or proof of vaccination are required to attend.
Jean Prokott has work published or forthcoming in Arts & Letters, Angel City Review, Anomaly, and Adirondack Review, among other journals; she is a recipient of an AWP Intro Journals Award, a recipient of the Joan Ramseyer Poetry Award.
Howling Bird Press is a student-run publishing house at Augsburg University in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The press is part of the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program at Augsburg University: http://www.augsburg.edu/mfa.
submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu
Want to learn more about off-campus research opportunities in STEM? The National Science Foundation supports programs called Research Experiences for Undergraduates or REUs.
On Friday, November 12, from 4:00 – 5:30 PM, Dixie Shafer of URGO will lead a workshop on how to search for and apply to paid off-campus Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) programs in STEM fields.
This will be a virtual event designed to help students learn more about how to search for and apply to summer research opportunities nationally as well as locally.
Date: Friday, November 12
Time: 4:00 -5:30 PM
Format: Virtual over Zoom
All are welcome! Anyone interested in attending should complete the registration link below.
REU’s are offered in a wide range of STEM and interdisciplinary subject areas. Here is an example of one REU:
Biomedical Engineering Summer Research Program
The Biomedical Engineering Department and Center for Biomedical Informatics at Wake Forest School of Medicine will offer several summer research opportunities in 2022 focusing on Imaging and Mechanics-based Projects on Accidental Cases of Trauma (IMPACT) and other biomedical engineering and informatics topics. Students selected for this Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program will receive a stipend and on-campus housing. Exciting biomedical engineering projects are offered on topics including:
Injury prediction model development
Military, sports and spaceflight safety
Osteoporosis prevention
Biomechanical characterization of injury mechanisms
Diagnostics and therapies for cancer patients
Biomedical informatics
https://school.wakehealth.edu/Departments/Biomedical-Engineering/Center-for-Injury-Biomechanics
Questions? Feel free to contact Rebekah Dupont at dupont@augsburg.edu.
REU Workshop Registration: https://forms.gle/1og3JhV4wD2XDXYp9
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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!
Questions? Email abroad@augsburg.edu
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Hello! We have been receiving many inquiries regarding how to locate/fill out forms, access employee resources, and receive general HR help; Augsburg HR wants everyone to be aware of the many self-serving resources on the Human Resources page in AugNet (inside.augsburg.edu). All necessary forms can be found at (https://sites.augsburg.edu/hr/forms/) where they can be downloaded as a PDF, populated online, and re-submitted to our secure drive at (https://augsburg.leapfile.net).
Additionally, when looking for specific help or questions that you did not find the answer to on our site, you can seek help by emailing one of the specific inboxes below:
studentemployment@augsburg.edu ~ Student Employment positions, info, questions
payroll@augsburg.edu ~ Timesheets, adjustments, general payroll questions
hr@augsburg.edu ~ General questions for Human Resources and info
By sending your question through email to the pertinent inbox it allows the appropriate team member to see and generally respond faster to your inquiries.
We are here to help and serve YOU!
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Looking for an internship experience for spring or summer that is with a smaller company with a STEM context? Come to a workshop to learn about the program from SciTech staff. They will even walk you through the application process.
Two attendance options!
VIRTUAL: Tuesday, November 16th, 2021, 4:30-5:30pm over Zoom
https://forms.gle/UJfqgi5uzh8VCcfQ6
IN-PERSON: November 18th, 4:30-5:3pm in Hagfors 150B
https://forms.gle/VoXePABA6c2mM3P79
Learn more about the SciTech STEM Internship Program from SciTech staff
Hear about past student internship company placements and experiences
Ask any questions you may have about the program or process
Complete the SciTech application as part of the session
About SciTech:
The mission of SciTech is to connect college students majoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to paid internships in small to mid-sized companies.
SciTech was created in 2011 to address Minnesota’s STEM workforce needs. Since its inception, SciTech has helped nearly 2,200 students find paid internships in small and medium-sized Minnesota companies.
Questions? Email stem@augsburg.edu.
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In this bonus episode of The Forum Podcast, Vannessa LeBoss & Craig Radford of Communication Service for the Deaf answer questions from listeners. We’re also excited to offer this podcast in video format!
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Augsburg Center for Global Education and Experience in Mexico offers Auggies the opportunity to spend a semester or summer in Mexico with a focus on experiential-style learning, social justice, and community connections. Classes are small and personalized, and programs in Mexico are among the most affordable of all our programs abroad. Check out the options:
SEMESTER PROGRAMS:
~~Liberal Arts, Migration, and Social Change semester (fall or spring)
~~Communication and Media studies (fall only)
~~Social Work in a Latin American Context (spring only)
SUMMER PROGRAMS:
~~Spanish Language and Culture (all levels of Spanish available)
~~Medical Spanish and Clinical Observership (prerequisite: 3 semesters of college level Spanish, or through SPA212, or instructor’s permission, or native speaker of Spanish )
APPLY BY
~~November 1 – for spring semester programs
~~March 1 – for summer or fall semester programs
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It’s important to keep up with preventive health care at all times, especially during a pandemic. Augsburg isn’t able to host a flu shot event due to staffing shortages this year, but the People’s Center Clinic on the corner of Riverside and 20th avenues is providing flu vaccinations during its open hours and welcomes members of the Augsburg community to make an appointment to get their shot. The clinic is an easy walking distance from campus. You can schedule a time that works for your workday or class schedule. To make an appointment, call 612-332-4973 or visit https://www.peoples-center.org/schedule-a-visit
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Take the first steps towards tackling a inequities in a world of unknowns. Save the date for The Forum on Workplace Inclusions 34th annual conference, Solving for X: Tackling a Inequities in a World of Unknowns.
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Benefits Open Enrollment begins Nov. 1 and ends at 11:59 PM on November 12. Please review the 2022 Benefits Guide for important information and rates for the upcoming benefit year.
All benefits-eligible employees are encouraged to view an open enrollment information session.
A recorded session for on-demand viewing can be found at https://sites.augsburg.edu/hr/benefits/
To enroll or make changes to your benefit elections, visit:
Inside Augsburg > Administrative Tasks > Open Enrollment.
For your convenience, your current 2021 benefit elections will be pre-populated in the open enrollment portal. Even if you are not making changes, we ask that you submit the enrollment form to confirm your selections will remain the same for 2022.
Please note, 2021 pre-tax HSA and FSA annual elections do not carry over into the next benefit year, so you must elect an amount for 2022 to continue participation.
**Anyone who enrolls the first week will be entered into a drawing to win some exciting PRIZES!
Link to 2022 Benefits Guide ~ https://sites.augsburg.edu/hr/benefits/
This link leads to our HR Benefits page; Please click the “NEW 2022 Benefits Guide (PDF)” under the Benefits header to view.
Email hr@augsburg.edu with any questions.
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In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Dr. Jessica Isom explores specific strategies and tools to support young people of color transitioning into the workplace.
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Hello! We have been receiving many inquiries regarding how to locate/fill out forms, access employee resources, and receive general HR help; Augsburg HR wants everyone to be aware of the many self-serving resources on the Human Resources page in AugNet (inside.augsburg.edu). All necessary forms can be found at (https://sites.augsburg.edu/hr/forms/) where they can be downloaded as a PDF, populated online, and re-submitted to our secure drive at (https://augsburg.leapfile.net).
Additionally, when looking for specific help or questions that you did not find the answer to on our site, you can seek help by emailing one of the specific inboxes below:
studentemployment@augsburg.edu ~ Student Employment positions, info, questions
payroll@augsburg.edu ~ Timesheets, adjustments, general payroll questions
hr@augsburg.edu ~ General questions for Human Resources and info
By sending your question through email to the pertinent inbox it allows the appropriate team member to see and generally respond faster to your inquiries.
We are here to help and serve YOU!
