Augsburg University News and Announcements
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Come join us for a virtual study session leading into finals! Tonight, Friday the 16th from 2-5pm; surround yourself with other people who are also studying to peer pressure yourself into getting work done. Breakout rooms can be opened for anyone that needs peer-to-peer help, tutoring, or discussion.
https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/96454556205?pwd=OHRxVlA5Ym10L1dGZFNZdmlrRWc1dz09
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Hi Auggies, today is the last day to run for positions within the Pan-African Student Union. All positions are open for the 2021-2022 school year, find the sign up sheet here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfb7XnbAboBTpaiViYkuYZ80iZGzD9gdxHHonBeBrIjQMZ_PQ/viewform
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfb7XnbAboBTpaiViYkuYZ80iZGzD9gdxHHonBeBrIjQMZ_PQ/viewform
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HR or Payroll Forms:
Please submit any change forms you may have for your benefits to HR by noon TODAY Friday, April 16 to be processed on the April 23 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 help.
Timesheets:
Please submit your timesheet at the end of this week so your supervisor has time to approve it by the Monday 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. Please contact hr@augsburg.edu for questions.
Thank you so much! -Your HR & Payroll Team
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Juniors, graduating seniors, and alums hear from Fulbright employees about the Fulbright US Student Program. In this program, you can teach English, study and/or do research in one of 140 countries, paid for by Fulbright. Learn from the experts about the program and application process.
This virtual session is April 19 at 3:00 pm.
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
The Fulbright US Student Program offers college graduates the opportunity to participate in diplomacy in over 140 countries. Your experience could include teaching English, working on a Master’s degree, or performing research in any field, including performance studies and the creative arts. You may apply in the summer before/fall of your senior year or after you graduate. URGO offers advising, application support, and interviews for endorsement by Augsburg University for both current students and alumni.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact urgo@augsburg.edu for more information. All current students and recent alumni are welcome to inquire, even if you won’t be eligible to apply for the coming application cycle.
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The final All Hands Meeting of the 2020-21 year will be Thursday, May 6 at 9 a.m. The meeting will be held as a hybrid event, both in Hoversten Chapel and via Zoom. While we normally hold a longer, strategy-focused All-Hands Planning Summit at the end of the year, we have decided to move our summit conversation to the fall and use this opportunity to report on the significant accomplishments of the 2020-21 academic year.
Faculty and staff can email events@augsburg.edu to reserve an in-person spot. Space will be limited; the maximum capacity of the chapel under current structured event guidelines is 58. Faculty and staff can also register to join the webinar on the All Hands page on Inside Augsburg (log in required).
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Tonight at 7:00pm, Howling Bird Press winner John Medeiros will read his story of the trials and triumphs of two identical twins, one of whom is gay and HIV-positive. This online event, presented by Quatrefoil Library, is free to the public. Registration is required.
submitted by myers@augsburg.edu
The following students have been selected as the 2021-2022 Christensen Scholars Cohort. Congratulations!
Yordi Adenew
Renee Christensen
Dagmawi Girma
Emma Jones
Ed Loubaki
Anaiya Martin
Nadine Miller
Grace Muchahary
Hope Mwalilino
The Christensen Scholars program provides a unique opportunity for students to discuss and explore theology, faith, vocation, and the call to be neighbor in a small, supportive seminar setting. Thanks to additional generous donor support, the 2021-2022 Christensen Scholars will also be eligible for part-time paid community-based learning experiences to accompany their classroom learning. Learn more at:
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CTL’s annual “Three Days in May” professional development event will take place over Zoom Tuesday, May 11 through Thursday, May 13, 2021, and we are officially accepting proposals for seminars, workshops, panels, etc. You do not need to present a topic in order to propose it, but it is much more likely to get scheduled if you provide a coordinator for the session.
Sessions may be 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes long and should somehow address one of the categories listed below OR provide other essential information for teaching faculty and staff (e.g. tenure portfolio workshops). To submit a proposal, click on the short Google form here which will ask for a temporary title, topic category(ies), coordinator name (if any), and length of session.
The theme for “3 Days” this year is “Closing the Loop on the Augsburg Student Survey”, and all sessions will be listed under at least one of six categories: (1) Student Mental and Physical Health, (2) Planning and Study Skills, (3) Peer Support and Connection, (4) Student Interaction with Faculty, (5) Clear and Flexible Teaching Practices, and (5) Student Professional and Career Development.
We fully expect most proposals to be scheduled. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright, CTL Director (bankers@augsburg.edu).
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
CTL is joining Bridget Robinson-Riegler, Psychology Professor and member of Faculty Senate, to bring you Fellowship Fridays support sessions. All faculty members and teaching staff are invited to gather and share their experiences with teaching, learning, and advising in this strange new world. – we’ll trade ideas, advice, highs, lows, successes, and failures – or maybe we’ll just plain old vent. Most importantly, we will attempt to inoculate ourselves against one of the more insidious side effects of this pandemic – isolation. So grab a cup of coffee or tea, or pour a glass of wine, and Zoom in to support your fellow instructors and work through this challenging time together.
Fridays | 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
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Apply now to take the fall semester Model United Nations course, POL 368. Members of this class will participate in the American Model United Nations from November 20-23, 2021, held in Chicago, IL.
In this course, you will gain in-depth understanding of the United Nations and international diplomacy through the process of preparation for attending the conference in November. Students research a country and set of issues for the committee on which they will serve.
The fall 2021 Augsburg delegation will be representing the countries of Guatemala, Namibia and Sweden. In addition, a focus of the class will also be the study of indigenous peoples and their connection to the United Nations, with emphasis on Canadian First Nations.
The conference provides experiential learning that enables you to develop a better understanding of the inner workings of the UN, and a forum to hone skills in diplomacy, negotiation, critical thinking, compromise, public speaking, writing, and research. This opportunity is a great chance to put your learning into practice!
Priority Application deadline is May 1, 2021 to apply on the Study Abroad/Away site.
Prerequisite: students must complete the POL 160 course before Fall 2021, or have relevant equivalent academic experience.
For more information, contact Professor Liz Klages, who will be teaching the course and leading the delegation to Chicago.
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Join Mental Health Matters for our last event. We will have NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) speak, and practice self-care activities.
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If so, STEM Peer Mentoring wants you!
STEM Peer Mentoring is a student-led mentoring program that focuses on providing support to First-years and Sophomores as they navigate their academic and professional careers in STEM.
Mentors in STEM Peer Mentoring can play a pivotal role in establishing the success of beginning STEM students. If you’re a rising Junior or Senior in a STEM major, enjoy being a leader and/or have lots of advice & resources to share — this is for you!! (Transfer students are also welcome!)
Augsburg’s STEM majors include:
-Biology
-Bio-psychology
-Chemistry
-Computer Science
-Environmental Studies
-Mathematics
-Physics
Students are matched according to their major and information they provide on the STEM Peer Mentoring Application (see link below!).
Generally, students are asked to commit about 3-4 hours/month of involvement as they meet one-on-one with their mentee and attend occasional group meetings.
Please apply! Complete the application below to express your interest to participate starting Fall 2021. We will be reaching out to everyone interested with more information. Any questions can be sent to stempeer@augsburg.edu.
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The LEAD (Leaders for Equity, Action & Democracy) Fellows Program focuses on student leadership development through off-campus, community-strengthening work in which they are working to address social issues such as education inequity, food insecurity, housing instability, etc. Students attend regular cohort meetings to reflect together on their work, cultivate critical analysis of the issues they’re working to address, and develop leadership skills.
In addition to being an active member of the leadership cohort, students will have access to paid internships both on and off campus in position that focus on social change work.
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Celebrate the end of the academic year with this end-of-the-semester Augsburg tradition.
Tuesday, April 20, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. in The Commons. Free to students with an Augsburg ID. A Visa gift card will be raffled that evening.
In addition to the more standard breakfast items served, we will have a Zucchini and Tomato Frittata, French Toast, and a BANANA SPLIT STATION.
The banana split station will be at the soft serve ice cream machine. Our staff members will be building your banana split to your desires. Choose any or all of the following; waffle wedge, bananas, cherries, jimmies, crushed pineapple, chocolate syrup, whipped cream…
Also available:
Vegan ice cream
Gluten free waffles
French Toast
Tater Tots
Scrambled Eggs
Beef Sausage Patties (halal)
Pork Sausage Links
Zucchini and Tomato Frittata
Fresh Baked Pastries
We hope to see everyone in the dining hall.
submitted by khangc@augsburg.edu
Happy Earth Day! Campus Kitchen will be distributing 30 sustainable food bags to Augsburg students (first come first serve). These bags will include reusable straws + straw brushes, mason jars, locally-sourced fruit, and refillable containers with bulk food staple foods from Seward Coop including rice, pasta, and oats.
Join us in the Quad Thursday, April 22nd between 11:30-noon to grab a bag!
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Sign up to be a volunteer at a vaccine event at People’s Center (425 20th Ave S). Volunteers are needed Thursday, April 22 and Thursday, May 20. Shifts are 3.5 hours. Everyone who volunteers can either sign up to receive a vaccine or can give the opportunity to a loved one (Moderna). Volunteer tasks consist of directing people where to go, assisting people with form help and other activities on site. Sign up to volunteer here: https://volunteersignup.org/Y7KFQ. Once you sign up for a shift please send your paperwork to Sarah Cash-Darvell, cashdar@augsburg.edu.
We also are in need of nurse vaccinators to distribute the vaccines. There will be a NP on site to monitor people post-injection. Nurses please sign up here: https://volunteersignup.org/YK8JX
paperwork: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lepjWiR-3h_dF7XbcCOUN_xW29JXHIJJ/view?usp=sharing
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
You are invited to join us in Hoversten Chapel to hold silence at 10:40 am for 9 minutes and 29 seconds as we remember George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and our call for racial justice in God’s world. Pastoral presence is available in Hoversten Chapel for support and prayer. Pastor Babette Chatman will be available in the chapel at 10:40 – 11:00 am.
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Saint Paul Public Schools are offering paid internships for our CDF Freedom Schools Servant Leader Intern positions (SLI) to teach the IRC to a class of ten primarily African Americans and foster an environment that supports our children and young adults (known as “scholars” in the CDF Freedom Schools program) to excel and believe in their ability to make a difference in themselves and in their families, schools, communities, country, and world with hope, education, and action.
Job Details: Currently enrolled in a college program with a G.P.A, of 2.0; completed at least 1 year of college; experience working with culturally diverse children for 2 years; and former CDF Freedom Schools scholars are preferred.
http://www.spps.org/hr. |
Required Virtual National Training with pay 5/21-5/27
from 12:30-5pm EST: Ella Baker Child Policy Training Institute. Work
hours per set-up day (June 15 -18); and there are opportunities for promotions. Initial Hourly Pay
8.0 hours/day; work 8.0
Rate= $15, M-F, 8:30am – 4:30pm June 21 – July 30, 2021: Interested candidates apply to http://www.spps.org/hr
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Faculty and staff are invited to submit short messages of support for students as we end this particularly challenging academic year via the Google Form linked below. The messages will be displayed in the digital screens around campus during the Late Night Breakfast and for the rest of that week.
Please keep the quotes short (no more than 3 sentences) and include your name and title.
Thanks!
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In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Patricia Jesperson, (EmployeeEXP) dives into what she feels is missing from the workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion conversation: Succession Planning.
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When: May 6, 2021 11:00 am – 12:30 pm CST
Where: Online/Video Conference
Cost: $30 Suggested Donation
Level: Intermediate
Track: Critical Employment Practices
Presenters: Megan Hughes Johnson, Interfaith Youth Core | Jenan Mohajir, Interfaith Youth Core
Religious diversity is an incredibly important part of American public life. Controversies regarding religion and business are regularly in both the press and the courts and more Americans say that they encounter religious diversity at work than in any other sphere of their life (PRRI, 2019). However, religion is often left out of the corporate diversity conversation. Diverse identities and perspectives on a team can lead to greater outcomes or can lead to misunderstanding and conflict. It is only when diverse identities are engaged, and team members have opportunities to intentionally learn about one another, that the potential strength of workplace diversity is unlocked. Developing a company culture that proactively engages religious diversity can open doors to greater employee productivity, enhanced client satisfaction, and even new business prospects. Join IFYC to explore why engaging religion matters in the workplace, workshop challenging scenarios, and identify your interfaith skillset.
Learning Outcomes
Learn why engaging religious diversity matters in the workplace
Understand and apply interfaith frameworks to common tensions in the workplace related to religious identity and diversity
Identify concrete skills to engage religious diversity and enhance workplace culture
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Faculty and staff –
Use your Augsburg tuition benefit to study grant writing this summer. ML599 Grant Writing is offered Monday nights on May 10, 24, June 7, 21, July 12, 26, August 9. All classes are online live/zoom format. If you take it for credit (3 credits), the cost to Augsburg faculty/staff is $595.50 You can also just audit the course and the cost is only $250 (no credit). For more information contact Alan Tuchtenhagen at tuchten@augsburg.edu
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The Staff Senate invites you to join us on May 10 to celebrate Augsburg staff! This year, we will be hosting the Staff Appreciation event on YouTube to celebrate work anniversaries, recognize Diversity and Inclusion Certificate recipients, and appreciate the 2020-21 recipients of the Outstanding Newcomer Award and the five Outstanding Staff Awards.
Here is a list of the award nominees:
Newcomer Nominees:
Kate Gray, Career Specialist, Strommen Center
Adrienne Kuchler Eldridge, Program Director, AYTI & Public Church Scholars
Aliza Verma, Program Specialist, PA Program
Marilyn Wetterer, Academic Liaison for Computing
Outstanding Staff Nominees:
Tina Brauer, Administrative Assistant, Music Department
Beth Carlson, Assistant Director, Center for Wellness & Counseling
Rev. Babette Chatman, University Pastor, Campus Ministry
Dianne Detloff, Administrative Program Coordinator, Center for Wellness and Counseling
Chris Dixon, Director of Athletic Diversity & Inclusion/Track & Field Assistant Coach
Andrea Dvorak, Associate Director of Off-Campus Study, Center for Global Education and Experience
Mulu Erana, Custodian, Facilities Management
Mike Fetting, Program Coordinator, Student Affairs
Nancy Guilbeault, Director, Center for Wellness & Counseling
Jack Hein, Assistant Director for Events and Engagement
Dan Malvin, System Administrator, Information Technology
Bryan Massich, Facilities Operations Manager
Susan Peacock, Coordinator of Custom Short Term Programs, Center for Global Education and Experience
Denielle Stepka, Assistant Director of Marketing
Nominated, but not eligible:
Alex Abraha, Assistant Director of Campus Life (last day on April 30)
Deanna Davis, Program Coordinator and Academic Advising, Professional & Graduate Studies (Staff Senator)
Alicia Quella, Program Director and Department Chair, PA Program (Faculty)
Congratulations to all of the nominees! Thank you for all you do for Augsburg.
– Augsburg Staff Senate
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Our last Auggie Connect for this semester will be Monday, April 19.
Auggie Connect is open to Augsburg students with disabilities. Join Augsburg alum, Zsolt Vincze, and CLASS staff, Cassie Charles, as we host a Zoom space to connect, support one another and find community. If you need a disability related accommodation to participate please contact ccharles@augsburg.edu
Zoom Meeting ID: 999 0654 4396
Passcode: 586732
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Hi! My name is Bella and I am a first 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 starting May and some hours during this summer! 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 leess8@augsburg.edu
We are pleased to announce that Sahra Mohamed has been selected to receive a Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) Scholarship to study abroad in Jordan! Sahra is a International Relations / Business Administration Major and plans to study Arabic next summer 2022. Sahra is one of 91 winners across the US this award cycle. You can read more about her plans on the FEA website:
https://fundforeducationabroad.org/author/sahra-mohamed/
The Fund for Education Abroad provides scholarships and ongoing support to students who are underrepresented among the U.S. study abroad population. FEA makes life-changing, international experiences accessible to all by supporting students of color, community college, and first-generation college students before, during, and after they participate in education abroad programs.
Congrats Sahra!
Mark your calendars now! Spring Semester 2022 study abroad students can apply for FEA scholarships beginning July 1.
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Are you graduating this Spring, Summer or in December 2021?
Are you seeking a full-time entry level job and feeling anxious about the job search? You are not alone, it is normal to feel overwhelmed. The Strommen Career & Internship Center invites you to attend a small virtual Staffing Agency Fair powered by Handshake on Friday, April 30th.
Staffing Agencies participating in our fair specialize in working with students who have been out of college for three years or less. They specialize in recruiting and staffing for a single industry or location. These agencies are able to better understand the qualifications that candidates possess to help match them with an organization/position that’s a good fit for them. For new grads working with a staffing agency is a great way to strengthen your resume. In many cases the only way to get hired by larger employers is when you go through a staffing agency.
This fair is an opportunity for you to learn how staffing agencies can help YOU! There is NO fee paid by the candidate, so what do you have to lose?
Register for a group session where you will learn about the company and their process for helping recent grads find work or schedule 1:1 session with a representative to learn more about how they can assist you in your entry-level job search!
If you have questions, please email careers@augsburg.edu
Strommen Career & Internship Staff
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Nine Augsburg faculty from eight different programs have been awarded a total of almost $22,000 in Scholarship Grants to support their professional work during the 2021-2022 academic year. Each Spring, the Faculty Development Committee reviews faculty requests for the available scholarship funds provided by Augsburg University and selects projects which provide the maximum benefit to faculty, students, the university, and the faculty member’s discipline. Congratulations to all 2021-2022 recipients!
Kristina Boerger (MUS) $150.00
Jacqui deVries (HIS) $2,000.00
Lori Brandt Hale (REL) $4,000.00
Annie Heiderscheit (MUS) $1,685.00
Abby Hughes-Scalise (PRP) $3,165.00
Ibrahim Keita (ECO) $2,500.00
Tara Mader (HPE) $3,000.00
Erin Sugrue (SWK) $2,250.00
Belize Torres Narváez (THR) $3,000.00
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CTL’s annual “Three Days in May” professional development event will take place over Zoom Tuesday, May 11 through Thursday, May 13, 2021, and we are officially accepting proposals for seminars, workshops, panels, etc. You do not need to present a topic in order to propose it, but it is much more likely to get scheduled if you provide a coordinator for the session.
Sessions may be 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes long and should somehow address one of the categories listed below OR provide other essential information for teaching faculty and staff (e.g. tenure portfolio workshops). To submit a proposal, click on the short Google form here which will ask for a temporary title, topic category(ies), coordinator name (if any), and length of session.
The theme for “3 Days” this year is “Closing the Loop on the Augsburg Student Survey”, and all sessions will be listed under at least one of six categories: (1) Student Mental and Physical Health, (2) Planning and Study Skills, (3) Peer Support and Connection, (4) Student Interaction with Faculty, (5) Clear and Flexible Teaching Practices, and (5) Student Professional and Career Development.
We fully expect most proposals to be scheduled. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright, CTL Director (bankers@augsburg.edu).
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
CTL is joining Bridget Robinson-Riegler, Psychology Professor and member of Faculty Senate, to bring you Fellowship Fridays support sessions. All faculty members and teaching staff are invited to gather and share their experiences with teaching, learning, and advising in this strange new world. – we’ll trade ideas, advice, highs, lows, successes, and failures – or maybe we’ll just plain old vent. Most importantly, we will attempt to inoculate ourselves against one of the more insidious side effects of this pandemic – isolation. So grab a cup of coffee or tea, or pour a glass of wine, and Zoom in to support your fellow instructors and work through this challenging time together.
Fridays | 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
The following proposals were approved at the Monday, April 12 AAC Meeting:
-HPE 204: New Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology course.
-Creative Writing Minor: Checklist revisions
-AugEx 5: Gay in the BWCA, An Immersive Experience: Augsburg Experience Option
-KEY 490: Addition of prerequisite courses
-BUS 301: Addition of prerequisite courses
-ACC 322/ACC 323/ACC 324/ACC 326/ACC 423/ACC 425: Ability to have the courses taught in Hybrid and/or Online modalities.
The committee was also updated on upcoming proposals for a Minor Curricular Standards Policy, as well as a policy for Student-Designed Minors.
Jenny Hanson, Chair of the TEL subcommittee, was on-hand to introduce TEL’s proposal to become a standing committee. This proposal will be voted on by AAC at the next meeting on April 26. AAC also approved TEL’s recommendation to allow for flexibility in teaching modalities through this Summer and Fall, with a necessary modality approval process being brought for Spring 2022 (2021 Sem 2).
Information on AAC can be found at https://inside.augsburg.edu/facultysenate/aac/. There you will find meeting minutes, proposal information, and a summary of committee approvals (also linked below).
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Are you looking to expand your resume and build lasting connections all at once? Then ASAC is the board for you. Join our dynamic team: The Augsburg Student Activity Council. Our board is awarded the largest student org. budget to create and host events to keep Augsburg entertained and engaged. Apply Below! The application closes on April 24th!
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I am pleased to announce the following students have been selected as the 2021-2022 Christensen Scholars Cohort. Congratulations!
Yordi Adenew
Renee Christensen
Dagmawi Girma
Emma Jones
Ed Loubaki
Anaiya Martin
Nadine Miller
Grace Muchahary
Hope Mwalilino
The Christensen Scholars program provides a unique opportunity for students to discuss and explore theology, faith, vocation, and the call to be neighbor in a small, supportive seminar setting. Thanks to additional generous donor support, the 2021-2022 Christensen Scholars will also be eligible for part-time paid community-based learning experiences to accompany their classroom learning. Learn more at: www. augsburg.edu/ccv/christensen-scholars-program/
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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HR or Payroll Forms:
Please submit any change forms you may have for your benefits to HR by noon Friday, April 16 to be processed on the April 23 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 help.
Timesheets:
Please submit your timesheet at the end of the week so your supervisor has time to approve it by the Monday 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. Please contact hr@augsburg.edu for questions.
Thank you so much! -Your HR & Payroll Team
submitted by jenkinsm@augsburg.edu
Are you a Queer Person of Color and want to get involved on campus? Currently, QIPOC is accepting nominations to serve on the QIPOC board. This is a great opportunity to get active within the community and help make Augsburg an even more inclusive, welcoming space for QIPOC students! If you are interested, please nominate yourself by applying through the nomination form attached. Nominations are open until Friday, April 23rd. Elections are held Monday April 26-30th.
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Keep your eyes peeled for wet paint. A graphic design class, Graphic Systems, is helping transform the tunnels under Old Main into an aesthetic and thought-provoking space. We brought this to the Campus Design Committee of the University Council, and they approved the project because of the moment we’re in where so many students, faculty, and staff miss campus, and the fact this particular class has the opportunity to do something special to welcome folks back, whenever they might return. Please be careful and avoid touching the wet paint as we transform this space into something the whole community can enjoy. Updates about the project will be available in the Facilities blog shared via A-mail usually on Tuesdays.
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In honor of Earth Day, The Environmental Action Committee is hosting an Earth Day themed mindfulness mediation event led by Foundations of Wellness yoga instructor Tara Mader. Join us for a relaxing, stress-relief session and come get a free journal!
The event is being held in the Marshall Room of Christensen Center on Tuesday, April 20th from 10:00-10:30AM.
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Thursday, April 15th- Join the Sabo Center for an info session centering initiatives to create change in our city in the areas of public safety and affordable rent.
We will be joined by Elliot Altbaum, an organizer with ISAIAH to help us learn about what these initiatives mean for us and for community members around us. Event is via Zoom.
submitted by tarisl@augsburg.edu
The LEAD (Leaders for Equity, Action & Democracy) Fellows Program focuses on student leadership development through off-campus, community-strengthening work in which they are working to address social issues such as education inequity, food insecurity, housing instability, etc. Students attend regular cohort meetings to reflect together on their work, cultivate critical analysis of the issues they’re working to address, and develop leadership skills.
In addition to being an active member of the leadership cohort, students will have access to paid internships both on and off campus in position that focus on social change work.
submitted by mayper@augsburg.edu
The AugSTEM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Funded by the National Science Foundation, AugSTEM Scholars receive scholarships of up to $10,000 per student per year. Scholars also become a part of the STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for summer research, faculty mentoring, and career development.
Eligibility:
– Enrolled at least half-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
– Within 5 semesters of graduating with a STEM degree as of Fall 2021 (graduating by December ‘23)
– Major GPA of 2.75 or higher (scholars will be expected to raise their GPA to 3.0 during program participation)
– U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
– Demonstrated financial need as determined by financial aid status (Pell or MN State grant eligible or equivalent)
Application deadline: Thursday, May 13 at 11:59pm
Faculty reference deadline: Tuesday, May 25 (applicants should get permission from one faculty member to serve as their reference and name them in their application)
Students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply as well as students who began at Augsburg.
For more information, go to: http://www.augsburg.edu/stem/augstem.
Questions? Contact: stem@augsburg.edu.
Funding is provided through the National Science Foundation(NSF) S-STEM program which provides support for high-achieving STEM students with financial need. The collaborative award NSF#2030638: Partner Relationships to Increase STEM Momentum (PRISM) provides S-STEM scholarships to students at Augsburg University, Century College, Minneapolis College, and Normandale Community College.
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The Minnesota Technology Foundation Scholarships are for Minnesota undergraduate students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. These awards range from $2,500 to $5,000 awards and can include internship opportunities at MnTech member companies.The Minnesota Technology Foundation supports diversity in this application and award process.
Eligibility requirements:
– Must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in a STEM field or in STEM teaching
– Only students with sophomore through senior academic status in the current school year may apply. Sophomore status may include students who have achieved this status through advanced placement (AP) credit or post-secondary options (PSEO)s
– Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited, Minnesota-based higher education institution.
– Scholarships will be awarded in the fall term of 2021 and presented to recipients at Minnesota Technology Association Tekne Awards in November. Students must be enrolled at time of award.
The application period for the MnTech Foundation 2021 scholarships is open until May 15th, 2021. For more information on the scholarship and instructions to apply, please visit the MnTech website.
submitted by johns184@augsburg.edu
Celebrate the end of the academic year with this end-of-the-semester Augsburg tradition.
Tuesday, April 20, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. in The Commons. Free to students with an Augsburg ID. A Visa gift card will be raffled that evening.
In addition to the more standard breakfast items served, we will have a Zucchini and Tomato Frittata, French Toast, and a BANANA SPLIT STATION.
The banana split station will be at the soft serve ice cream machine. Our staff members will be building your banana split to your desires. Choose any or all of the following; waffle wedge, bananas, cherries, jimmies, crushed pineapple, chocolate syrup, whipped cream…
Also available:
Vegan ice cream
Gluten free waffles
French Toast
Tater Tots
Scrambled Eggs
Beef Sausage Patties (halal)
Pork Sausage Links
Zucchini and Tomato Frittata
Fresh Baked Pastries
We hope to see everyone in the dining hall.
submitted by vanclev1@augsburg.edu
Hello Augsburg staff members,
The Staff Senate invites you to join us on May 10 to celebrate Augsburg staff! This year, we will be hosting the Staff Appreciation event on YouTube to appreciate the 2020-21 recipients of the Outstanding Newcomer Award and the five Outstanding Staff Awards. Here is a list of the nominees:
Newcomer Nominees:
Kate Gray, Career Specialist, Strommen Center
Adrienne Kuchler Eldridge, Program Director, AYTI & Public Church Scholars
Aliza Verma, Program Specialist, PA Program
Marilyn Wetterer, Academic Liaison for Computing
Outstanding Staff Nominees:
Tina Brauer, Administrative Assistant, Music Department
Beth Carlson, Assistant Director, Center for Wellness & Counseling
Rev. Babette Chatman, University Pastor, Campus Ministry
Dianne Detloff, Administrative Program Coordinator, Center for Wellness and Counseling
Chris Dixon, Director of Athletic Diversity & Inclusion/Track & Field Assistant Coach
Andrea Dvorak, Associate Director of Off-Campus Study, Center for Global Education and Experience
Mulu Erana, Custodian, Facilities Management
Mike Fetting, Program Coordinator, Student Affairs
Nancy Guilbeault, Director, Center for Wellness & Counseling
Jack Hein, Assistant Director for Events and Engagement
Dan Malvin, System Administrator, Information Technology
Bryan Massich, Facilities Operations Manager
Susan Peacock, Coordinator of Custom Short Term Programs, Center for Global Education and Experience
Denielle Stepka, Assistant Director of Marketing
Nominated, but not eligible:
Alex Abraha, Assistant Director of Campus Life (last day on April 30)
Deanna Davis, Program Coordinator and Academic Advising, Professional & Graduate Studies (Staff Senator)
Alicia Quella, Program Director and Department Chair, PA Program (Faculty)
Congratulations to all of the nominees! Thank you for all you do for Augsburg.
– Augsburg Staff Senate
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Come join us for a virtual study session leading into finals! This Friday, the 16th from 2-5pm, Surround yourself with other people who are also studying to peer pressure yourself into getting work done. Breakout rooms can be opened for anyone that needs peer-to-peer help, tutoring, or discussion.
https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/96454556205?pwd=OHRxVlA5Ym10L1dGZFNZdmlrRWc1dz09
submitted by jonesee@augsburg.edu
Lowered the price of these
Classic White Womens Adidas, only asking $10! Size 8 Womens, Size 6 Mens, Pre-Owned. Let me know if you’re interested! 🙂
submitted by jonesee@augsburg.edu
AirPods for sale!!
Pre owned so they have some usage
Case fully works to charge then but one of the pods goes in and out with playing sound. The left and right work for a little bit together, then the left will drop in and out.
Because of this I’m only asking $30, this could be a great backup AirPod case for someone who already owns a pair, and I’m very flexible on the price!
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
CTL’s annual “Three Days in May” professional development event will take place over Zoom Tuesday, May 11 through Thursday, May 13, 2021, and we are officially accepting proposals for seminars, workshops, panels, etc. You do not need to present a topic in order to propose it, but it is much more likely to get scheduled if you provide a coordinator for the session.
Sessions may be 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes long and should somehow address one of the categories listed below OR provide other essential information for teaching faculty and staff (e.g. tenure portfolio workshops). To submit a proposal, click on the short Google form here which will ask for a temporary title, topic category(ies), coordinator name (if any), and length of session.
The theme for “3 Days” this year is “Closing the Loop on the Augsburg Student Survey”, and all sessions will be listed under at least one of six categories: (1) Student Mental and Physical Health, (2) Planning and Study Skills, (3) Peer Support and Connection, (4) Student Interaction with Faculty, (5) Clear and Flexible Teaching Practices, and (5) Student Professional and Career Development.
We fully expect most proposals to be scheduled. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright, CTL Director (bankers@augsburg.edu).
submitted by jenkinsm@augsburg.edu
Are you a Queer Person of Color and want to get involved on campus? Currently, QIPOC is accepting nominations to serve on the QIPOC board. This is a great opportunity to get active within the community and help make Augsburg an even more inclusive, welcoming space for QIPOC students! If you are interested, please nominate yourself by applying through the nomination form attached. Nominations are open until Friday, April 23rd. Elections are held Monday April 26-30th.
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
The following proposals were approved at the Monday, April 12 AAC Meeting:
-HPE 204: New Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology course.
-Creative Writing Minor: Checklist revisions
-AugEx 5: Gay in the BWCA, An Immersive Experience: Augsburg Experience Option
-KEY 490: Addition of prerequisite courses
-BUS 301: Addition of prerequisite courses
-ACC 322/ACC 323/ACC 324/ACC 326/ACC 423/ACC 425: Ability to have the courses taught in Hybrid and/or Online modalities.
The committee was also updated on upcoming proposals for a Minor Curricular Standards Policy, as well as a policy for Student-Designed Minors.
Jenny Hanson, Chair of the TEL subcommittee, was on-hand to introduce TEL’s proposal to become a standing committee. This proposal will be voted on by AAC at the next meeting on April 26. AAC also approved TEL’s recommendation to allow for flexibility in teaching modalities through this Summer and Fall, with a necessary modality approval process being brought for Spring 2022 (2021 Sem 2).
Information on AAC can be found at https://inside.augsburg.edu/facultysenate/aac/. There you will find meeting minutes, proposal information, and a summary of committee approvals (also linked below).
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Nine Augsburg faculty from eight different programs have been awarded a total of almost $22,000 in Scholarship Grants to support their professional work during the 2021-2022 academic year. Each Spring, the Faculty Development Committee reviews faculty requests for the available scholarship funds provided by Augsburg University and selects projects which provide the maximum benefit to faculty, students, the university, and the faculty member’s discipline. Congratulations to all 2021-2022 recipients!
Kristina Boerger (MUS) $150.00
Jacqui deVries (HIS) $2,000.00
Lori Brandt Hale (REL) $4,000.00
Annie Heiderscheit (MUS) $1,685.00
Abby Hughes-Scalise (PRP) $3,165.00
Ibrahim Keita (ECO) $2,500.00
Tara Mader (HPE) $3,000.00
Erin Sugrue (SWK) $2,250.00
Belize Torres Narváez (THR) $3,000.00
submitted by abounass@augsburg.edu
Are you returning to your campus office soon? Procedures on what to expect with cleaning and disinfecting are now posted on the Facilities Management webpage. You can access the information by following the link provided.
submitted by sosaz@augsburg.edu
The Echo, Augsburg’s student-run newspaper, is looking for students interested in our position of Opinions Editor.
*Pro tip: you do not need to be an expert in writing or editing to do well as an Echo editor. The Echo provides ample training and a welcoming team of support. If you’re interested, go for it!*
The editor of our “Opinions” section is responsible for curating, editing and writing articles centered on Augsburg student and community opinions and stories. Some examples of Opinions content topics include political comics, critiques of Augsburg administration and leadership, experiences of marginalized identities, political views and more. A bullet-point list of this position’s duties are below.
– Curate, edit and write articles centered on Augsburg student and community opinions.
– When editing, maintain writer’s intended meaning. Strive to collaborate with writers when possible.
– Commit to being open, fair and reasonable about Opinions submitted.
– Plan photos for section in coordination with Photo Editor.
– Be part of a welcoming and supporting team.
This position is paid $60 per newspaper issue (we release 10 issues every semester) and works 6 hours a week.
If you are interested in applying, please send over a cover letter and resume to echo@augsburg.edu by April 17th at 11:59pm. Let us know if you have any questions.
submitted by dahirr@augsburg.edu
If so, STEM Peer Mentoring wants you!
STEM Peer Mentoring is a student-led mentoring program that focuses on providing support to First-years and Sophomores as they navigate their academic and professional careers in STEM.
Mentors in STEM Peer Mentoring can play a pivotal role in establishing the success of beginning STEM students. If you’re a rising Junior or Senior in a STEM major, enjoy being a leader and/or have lots of advice & resources to share — this is for you!! (Transfer students are also welcome!)
Augsburg’s STEM majors include:
-Biology
-Bio-psychology
-Chemistry
-Computer Science
-Environmental Studies
-Mathematics
-Physics
Students are matched according to their major and information they provide on the STEM Peer Mentoring Application (see link below!).
Generally, students are asked to commit about 3-4 hours/month of involvement as they meet one-on-one with their mentee and attend occasional group meetings.
Please apply! Complete the application below to express your interest to participate starting Fall 2021. We will be reaching out to everyone interested with more information. Any questions can be sent to stempeer@augsburg.edu.
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When: May 20, 2021 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm CST
Where: Online/Video Conference
Cost: $30 Suggested Donation
Register here: https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/dibs/when-our-identities-conflict-learning-to-see-and-hear-each-other-across-difference/
Presenters: Bill Proudman, White Men as Full Diversity Partners/FDP Global | Hayward Bell, Raytheon Company RETIRED | Kimberly B. Davis, National Hockey League | Lee Tschanz, Rockwell Automation | Amy Wilczynski, Anderson & Rust – Borough of Allendale, NJ
What do we believe about ourselves as a people and country — the UNITED States of America? What values do we pass on to our children and their children’s children? What resonates for us, and why?
Join us for a moderated panel discussion that explores understanding our beliefs and values, what underwrites our political identities, and how to influence ourselves and our interactions in partnership and leadership across many difference points of view.
Learning Outcomes
Learn how to deeply listen to hear and recognize the humanity in ourselves and each other
Embrace paradoxes of sameness and difference, individual and group
Explore how our mindsets are shaped by our beliefs and values (what underpins our political identities)
Challenge your mindset to see bigger and broader and to go deeper to the heart level
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
When: April 15, 2021 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CST
Level: Intermediate
Track: Social Responsibility
Presenters: Dr. Daniel Cantor Yalowitz, DCY Consulting | Tatyana Fertelmeyster, Connecting Differences, LLC
Cost: Free
When anyone is confronted by any form of aggression, whether verbal, physical, social, or economic, it is natural to feel fear, doubt, and paralysis. This is important in assessing critical next steps if we happen to be a bystander. We must also look at our own fears and triggers as they, too, play a role in how we may react or respond to any potential conflict or confrontation.
During this webinar participants will consider some very important questions as they devise their own ways of responding to triggering situations. How does privilege impact decisions to engage in conflict and whether/how to respond? When is allyship an act of support, and when is it not? Who gets to decide? How do we deal with our own emotional responses to aggression and confrontation? How can one become an effective ally in a virtual work world and how does this differ from an in-person workplace?
Learning Outcomes
Know how to decide when to intervene as an active bystander
Identify and manage their personal emotional triggers
Utilize practical tools to engage in building allyship for safety in their workplace
https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/from-bystander-to-ally/
submitted by mayper@augsburg.edu
The AugSTEM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Funded by the National Science Foundation, AugSTEM Scholars receive scholarships of up to $10,000 per student per year. Scholars also become a part of the STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for summer research, faculty mentoring, and career development.
Eligibility:
– Enrolled at least half-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
– Within 5 semesters of graduating with a STEM degree as of Fall 2021 (graduating by December ‘23)
– Major GPA of 2.75 or higher (scholars will be expected to raise their GPA to 3.0 during program participation)
– U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
– Demonstrated financial need as determined by financial aid status (Pell or MN State grant eligible or equivalent)
Application deadline: Thursday, May 13 at 11:59pm
Faculty reference deadline: Tuesday, May 25 (applicants should get permission from one faculty member to serve as their reference and name them in their application)
Students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply as well as students who began at Augsburg.
For more information, go to: http://www.augsburg.edu/stem/augstem.
Questions? Contact: stem@augsburg.edu.
Funding is provided through the National Science Foundation(NSF) S-STEM program which provides support for high-achieving STEM students with financial need. The collaborative award NSF#2030638: Partner Relationships to Increase STEM Momentum (PRISM) provides S-STEM scholarships to students at Augsburg University, Century College, Minneapolis College, and Normandale Community College.
submitted by symes@augsburg.edu
On April 16, John Medeiros reads the amazing story of the trials and triumphs of two identical twins, one of whom is gay and HIV-positive. This online event, presented by Quatrefoil Library, is free to the public. Registration is required. Additional information is available on Quatrefoil’s website: https://qlibrary.org.
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Patricia Jesperson, (EmployeeEXP) dives into what she feels is missing from the workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion conversation: Succession Planning.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
You are invited to for a virtual chapel service today with Kristina Fruge, Managing Director of the Christensen Center for Vocation, sharing a homily on good news in the midst of bad news. Musician: Interim Campus Ministry Musician Tom Witt. The service is available on YouTube.
You are also invited to listen to a podcast of the Liturgy of the Hours presented by Luther Seminary Chapel and Augsburg University Campus Ministry: https://liturgyofthehours.libsyn.com/easter-matins-2b
As we continue to journey through this Easter season, our shouts of Alleluia at Christ’s resurrection are matched with cries of lament as we face the harsh realities of this life. Death was defeated on the cross, and yet we suffer.
We are led through a time of Matins prayer by the songs and spoken words Emily Feld and Luther Seminary Student Francisco Concepcion.
submitted by oconnel6@augsburg.edu
How can survivors reclaim pleasure after trauma? How can we use sex toys as tools for our healing journeys? How can we affirm pleasure as a human right for everyone—including survivors? We’ll talk about the intersection of trauma education and sex toy education, sex toy basics and safety, using sex toys as pleasure mapping tools to rediscover and reconnect with your body as a survivor, and self-care. All survivors are welcome. Sarah’s work is informed by an inclusive definition of trauma that recognizes many types of traumas can affect pleasure. **Augsburg Students Only***
submitted by springfa@augsburg.edu
Come join us for a virtual study session leading into finals! This Friday the 16th from 2-5pm, Surround yourself with other people who are also studying to peer pressure yourself into getting work done. Breakout rooms can be opened for anyone that needs peer-to-peer help, tutoring, or discussion.
https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/96454556205?pwd=OHRxVlA5Ym10L1dGZFNZdmlrRWc1dz09
submitted by barrienb@augsburg.edu
Hi! My name is Bella and I am a first 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 starting May and some hours during this summer! 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 kundell@augsburg.edu
Juniors, graduating seniors, and alums hear from Fulbright employees about the Fulbright US Student Program. In this program, you can teach English, study and/or do research in one of 140 countries, paid for by Fulbright. Learn from the experts about the program and application process.
This virtual session is April 19 at 3:00 pm.
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
The Fulbright US Student Program offers college graduates the opportunity to participate in diplomacy in over 140 countries. Your experience could include teaching English, working on a Master’s degree, or performing research in any field, including performance studies and the creative arts. You may apply in the summer before/fall of your senior year or after you graduate. URGO offers advising, application support, and interviews for endorsement by Augsburg University for both current students and alumni.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact urgo@augsburg.edu for more information. All current students and recent alumni are welcome to inquire, even if you won’t be eligible to apply for the coming application cycle.
submitted by koyz@augsburg.edu
Right now, community members in the Brooklyn Center area are most in need of
Bread
Rice
Tortillas
Peanut Butter
Jelly
Dish Soap
Cooking Oil
Laundry Detergent
Personal care items
Diapers
Formula
If you have any of these items and are able to bring them outside the Sabo Center door in Anderson (yellow bin); Campus Kitchen will bring them to Brooklyn Center High School. The Sabo Center is located in the lower level of Anderson Residence Hall, just across the street from Old Main. Go to the door marked 720 (to the left of the stairs) on 21st Avenue, go down the stairs and head to the office suit immediately on your left.
submitted by thaohh4@augsburg.edu
The 22nd Annual Augsburg Leadership Awards Ceremony is coming up soon! The Augsburg Leadership Awards are given at the end of every spring semester to outstanding student leaders and student organizations. The award recipients will be announced at the Augsburg Leadership Awards on Sunday, April 18 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Inductees of the Augsburg Senior Leadership Society and graduates of the Inclusion Scholars program will also be honored.
Please RSVP on Auggie Life to join the celebration of our student leaders and student organizations.
Link to Auggie Life: https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/
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Tuesday, April 13, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
In this dynamic workshop, Sarah Brynn Holliday, a trauma and sexuality speaker, explores the wide world of sex toys, what makes a toy body-safe, and the basics of knowing which retailers and manufacturers you can trust. We’ll also delve into deeper topics like using sex toys to heal from sexual trauma, and why education about this topic in this political moment is so important. Register before the event to get the link.
submitted by lopezsl@augsburg.edu
Wednesday, April 14 ⋅ 4:00 – 6:00pm
This session is indented & created for students – staff, faculty, and community are encouraged to attend Intro to Sex Toys | April 13th | 6-8PM
How can survivors reclaim pleasure after trauma? How can we use sex toys as tools for our healing journeys? How can we affirm pleasure as a human right for everyone—including survivors? We’ll talk about the intersection of trauma education and sex toy education, sex toy basics and safety, using sex toys as pleasure mapping tools to rediscover and reconnect with your body as a survivor, and self-care. All survivors are welcome. Sarah’s work is informed by an inclusive definition of trauma that recognizes many types of traumas can affect pleasure. Register for the event to get Zoom Link.
submitted by krafte@augsburg.edu
Join the Augsburg Pre-PA Club to learn more about the physician assistant profession, graduate physician assistant programs, and much more this evening Tuesday, April 13th at 6:00 pm via Zoom! This info session is open to any student interested in medicine or looking to explore different careers in healthcare. Contact krafte@augsburg.edu for more information on the upcoming event.
submitted by eschenba@augsburg.edu
After more than 30 years of dedicated service to Augsburg and our surrounding communities, Mary Laurel True will be moving on. Her last day is Friday, April 16. She will bring her great skill and passion for community engagement to a new position at the Community Action Center of Northfield.
We will have a farewell gathering for Mary Laurel in May when the weather is warmer and we can be outdoors. Please watch for the date to be set soon, and in the meantime, wish her best of luck and many thanks for all that she has given Augsburg.
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
Augsburg celebrates the creativity and scholarship of undergraduate students with its annual Zyzzogeton festival. The festival falls at the end of each academic year and is a culmination of achievement featuring work across departments.
This year Zyzzogeton will be held virtually, with student posters available for viewing online and live Q & A sessions.
We welcome ALL of the Augsburg community—students, faculty, staff–to attend this virtual event. No prior knowledge of the featured research areas is necessary! If you aren’t able to make one of the live sessions, you’re encouraged to post questions or comments for the students on the symposium website.
Students on campus can also enjoy Z-themed foods in the Christensen cafeteria!
Live Session Schedule:
(Zoom links will be posted on the Symposium website)
3:00 – 3:20pm Biochemistry, Chemistry, MSCS, Physics
3:20 – 3:40pm Biology
3:40 – 4:00pm Social Sciences, Humanities
4:00 – 4:20pm Arts, Business, Exercise Science, Social Work
Please join us on Tuesday, April 13, 3 – 4:30pm at https://symposium.foragerone.com/zyzzogeton2021.
April 13th is Convocation schedule so there are no classes during Zyzzogeton, you can find the altered class times here: https://www.augsburg.edu/registrar/calendars/convoschedule/
Those who need any disability-related accommodation to fully participate in this event are encouraged to contact University Events at events@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1104. Remember to have the name, date, and time of the event with you when contacting their office. Please allow for sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
Juniors, graduating seniors, and alums hear from Fulbright employees about the Fulbright US Student Program. In this program, you can teach English, study and/or do research in one of 140 countries, paid for by Fulbright. Learn from the experts about the program and application process.
This virtual session is April 19 at 3:00 pm.
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
The Fulbright US Student Program offers college graduates the opportunity to participate in diplomacy in over 140 countries. Your experience could include teaching English, working on a Master’s degree, or performing research in any field, including performance studies and the creative arts. You may apply in the summer before/fall of your senior year or after you graduate. URGO offers advising, application support, and interviews for endorsement by Augsburg University for both current students and alumni.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact urgo@augsburg.edu for more information. All current students and recent alumni are welcome to inquire, even if you won’t be eligible to apply for the coming application cycle.
submitted by griesse@augsburg.edu
Dining services will begin meal service at 8pm for students observing Ramadan now and through April 29 (the last meal plan dinner for the semester). At these meal times, students may take with them the food needed for breakfast prior to sunrise. Please share this information with others.
submitted by jonesee@augsburg.edu
Asking $15
Only flaw is that it doesn’t go up to a certain level
Set resistance higher or lower and get your blood flowing while sitting at a desk all day!
Excellent for college students or people expected to be at desks all day, great workout overall for your legs and body! 🙂
submitted by sitarami@augsburg.edu
According to a press release from Gov. Walz, vaccinations will begin at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds on April 14 and serve Minnesotans living in the highest Social Vulnerability Index zip codes. Augsburg’s 55454 zip code is included. The site will be by appointment only. Minnesotans living in the zip codes listed can sign up for the Vaccine Connector https://vaccineconnector.mn.gov/en-US/ to be selected for an appointment. Minnesotans can call the Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 Public Hotline at 1-833-431-2053 for language assistance and any questions about signing up for the Connector.
Governor Walz, FEMA Announce Federally-Supported Vaccination Site at Minnesota State Fairgrounds
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Pondering the ‘experience curriculum’: Jason Michael Lukasik, Assistant Professor of Education, will share insight into the curriculum history and theory that underpins ‘experiential education.’ Given Augsburg’s commitment to meaningful experiential education, this session invites you to ponder the experience curriculum.
Premiering Wednesday, April 14 at 3:10 pm
This year, EDTalks will be pre-recorded and have a community “premiere” on Zoom hosted by CTL at 3:10 pm on days when there is a faculty meeting. These premieres will end no later than 3:30pm to allow plenty of time to log into the Faculty Zoom meeting early. After the premier, the recording will be posted on the CTL website, along with any resources (if applicable).
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
CTL’s annual “Three Days in May” professional development event will take place over Zoom Tuesday, May 11 through Thursday, May 13, 2021, and we are officially accepting proposals for seminars, workshops, panels, etc. You do not need to present a topic in order to propose it, but it is much more likely to get scheduled if you provide a coordinator for the session.
Sessions may be 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes long and should somehow address one of the categories listed below OR provide other essential information for teaching faculty and staff (e.g. tenure portfolio workshops). To submit a proposal, click on the short Google form here which will ask for a temporary title, topic category(ies), coordinator name (if any), and length of session.
The theme for “3 Days” this year is “Closing the Loop on the Augsburg Student Survey”, and all sessions will be listed under at least one of six categories: (1) Student Mental and Physical Health, (2) Planning and Study Skills, (3) Peer Support and Connection, (4) Student Interaction with Faculty, (5) Clear and Flexible Teaching Practices, and (5) Student Professional and Career Development.
We fully expect most proposals to be scheduled. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright, CTL Director (bankers@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 gocmen@augsburg.edu
When: April 15, 2021 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CST
Level: Intermediate
Track: Social Responsibility
Presenters: Dr. Daniel Cantor Yalowitz, DCY Consulting | Tatyana Fertelmeyster, Connecting Differences, LLC
Cost: Free
When anyone is confronted by any form of aggression, whether verbal, physical, social, or economic, it is natural to feel fear, doubt, and paralysis. This is important in assessing critical next steps if we happen to be a bystander. We must also look at our own fears and triggers as they, too, play a role in how we may react or respond to any potential conflict or confrontation.
During this webinar participants will consider some very important questions as they devise their own ways of responding to triggering situations. How does privilege impact decisions to engage in conflict and whether/how to respond? When is allyship an act of support, and when is it not? Who gets to decide? How do we deal with our own emotional responses to aggression and confrontation? How can one become an effective ally in a virtual work world and how does this differ from an in-person workplace?
Learning Outcomes
Know how to decide when to intervene as an active bystander
Identify and manage their personal emotional triggers
Utilize practical tools to engage in building allyship for safety in their workplace
https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/from-bystander-to-ally/
submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu
Have you secured a summer 2021 or fall 2021 internship? If yes, consider registering your experience for academic credit or for 0-Credit Augsburg Experience.
Internship registration (including Augsburg Experience internship registration) is a two-step process. Fill out the Internship Site Agreement Form and the Internship Registration Form on the Strommen Center website to receive the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement.
Please contact strommen.internships@augsburg.edu with internship-related questions.
submitted by hughessc@augsburg.edu
Join this virtual event where graduate students from Augsburg’s Clinical Psychology PsyD program will review existing research on cultural applications and adaptations to cognitive behavioral therapy.
Graduate students will present virtual posters of their work and respond to questions on the following specific topics: CBT for American Indians with Substance Use Disorders, CBT with Arab individuals presenting with symptoms of trauma, addressing therapist microaggressions when working with transgender individuals in a CBT framework, and cultural considerations when using CBT with transgender BIPOC individuals.
Zoom link: https://augsburg-edu-hipaa.zoom.us/j/98925386248?pwd=YUdPUVduVU9hM3k3ZzZMUDJiUGkzZz09
Meeting ID: 989 2538 6248
Passcode: 087642
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Everyone is welcome to attend the Sverdrup Visiting Scientist Convocation TODAY, April 13, 2021.
BEAUTIFUL CLOUDS DROPLETS AND THEIR WONDERFUL ROLE IN MODULATING CHEMISTRY IN THE ATMOSPHERE
Dr. Joseph S. Francisco, President’s Distinguished Professor of Earth and Environmental Science and Professor of Chemistry at the University of Pennsylvania
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
11 – 11:45 a.m. Central
Format: Zoom Webinar
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The AugSTEM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Funded by the National Science Foundation, AugSTEM Scholars receive scholarships of up to $10,000 per student per year. Scholars also become a part of the STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for summer research, faculty mentoring, and career development.
Eligibility:
– Enrolled at least half-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
– Within 5 semesters of graduating with a STEM degree as of Fall 2021 (graduating by December ‘23)
– Major GPA of 2.75 or higher (scholars will be expected to raise their GPA to 3.0 during program participation)
– U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
– Demonstrated financial need as determined by financial aid status (Pell or MN State grant eligible or equivalent)
Application deadline: Thursday, May 13 at 11:59pm
Faculty reference deadline: Tuesday, May 25 (applicants should get permission from one faculty member to serve as their reference and name them in their application)
Students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply as well as students who began at Augsburg.
For more information, go to: http://www.augsburg.edu/stem/augstem.
Questions? Contact: stem@augsburg.edu.
Funding is provided through the National Science Foundation(NSF) S-STEM program which provides support for high-achieving STEM students with financial need. The collaborative award NSF#2030638: Partner Relationships to Increase STEM Momentum (PRISM) provides S-STEM scholarships to students at Augsburg University, Century College, Minneapolis College, and Normandale Community College.
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Are you graduating this Spring, Summer or in December 2021?
Are you seeking a full-time entry level job and feeling anxious about the job search? You are not alone, it is normal to feel overwhelmed. The Strommen Career & Internship Center invites you to attend a small virtual Staffing Agency Fair on Friday, April 30th.
Staffing Agencies specialize in recruiting and staffing for a single industry or location. These agencies are able to better understand the qualifications that candidates possess to help match them with an organization/position that’s a good fit for them. For new grads who don’t have internship experience, working with a staffing agency is a great way to strengthen your resume. In many cases the only way to get hired by larger employers is when you go through a staffing agency.
By working with a variety of companies, you can show that you have the portfolio of skills and projects needed to succeed in a full-time position. Even if you have held internships during college, staffing agencies can help you land that first job out of college.
This fair is an opportunity for you to learn how staffing agencies can help YOU! There is NO fee paid by the candidate, so what do you have to lose?
Register for a group session where you will learn about the company and their process for helping recent grads find work or schedule 1:1 session with a representative to learn more about how they can assist you in your entry-level job search!
If you have questions, please email careers@augsburg.edu
Strommen Career & Internship Staff
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In 1933, a speech given by John Dewey at Teachers College, Columbia University was published by the New York Times. In it, he describes what a utopian vision for education might be. He opens, “the most utopian thing about Utopia is that there are no schools at all.” Recognizing the limits of the institution of schooling, Dewey argued for learning by association, experiences together, much like apprenticeships, driving the collective education for the Utopians. Key to Dewey’s idea was what he called “the inevitability of learning” and that the utopians became utopian only when they had moved away from an acquisitive society (where they sought to acquire knowledge in order to acquire things) to an inquisitive society.
This month’s EDTalks will focus on the experiences had by our students. On April 14, Jason Lukasik will speak to the curricular theories and history that underpin experiential learning. On April 28, Joe Underhill will reflect on the evolving nature of the River Semester, and how he continually engages students in teaching “by doing and by example.” As Augsburg is committed to creating meaningful experiences with our students, these talks, and Dewey’s piece, help us to focus on the necessary move from “acquisitive” to “inquisitive.”
The speech can be found here: http://www.yorku.ca/rsheese2/3410/utopia.htm
Teaching Tips are posted on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month.
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Orlette Tatley, a former Augsburg staff member, died on April 2, 2021. After many years of service in the library,Tatley retired in 1996. Prior to that she had worked in the college bookstore. She is remembered not only for her role on staff, but also for her enduring and generous support of Augsburg in numerous ways including as a dedicated volunteer with the Augsburg Associates. Service information is pending, updates will be available through Washburn-McReavy Funeral Home.
Boyd Koehler, associate professor emeritus, offered these words of remembrance:
“I worked closely with her at Augsburg University in the library for almost a decade and was struck by the impact she had on so many faculty, staff, and students. She was a genius in her ability to make the library a very welcoming atmosphere and also was a stellar role model for students. She created a lasting impression for all of us with her strong work ethic, her incredible sense of humor, and her moral convictions. She was an indelible embodiment of the college’s commitment to academic excellence and dedication to truth.”
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Join the Sabo Center for an info session centering initiatives to create change in our city in the areas of public safety and affordable rent.
We will be joined by Elliot Altbaum, an organizer with ISAIAH to help us learn about what these initiatives mean for us and for community members around us. Event is via Zoom.
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The Echo, Augsburg’s student-run newspaper, is looking for students interested in our position of A&C Editor. Applications for this position close on April. 17 at 11:59 p.m.
*Pro tip: you do not need to be an expert in writing or editing to do well as an Echo editor. The Echo provides ample training and a welcoming team of support. If you’re interested, go for it!*
The editor of our “Arts & Culture” section is responsible for curating, editing and writing articles that provide coverage of artistic happenings and events in the Augsburg community. Some examples of A&C content includes articles that highlight cultural events on campus, spotlights the work of local artists, promotes artistic events happening in the local community, and even reviewing shows or albums by Augsburg artists. A bullet-point list of this position’s responsibilities are below:
-Be knowledgeable about artistic happenings and of artists in the Augsburg and greater Minneapolis community.
-Understand the components of a fair and adequate review.
-Plan photos in coordination with Photo Editor.
-Contribute to our welcoming and supporting team!
This position is paid $60 per newspaper issue (we release 10 issues every semester) and works 6 hours a week.
If you are interested in applying, please send over a cover letter and resume to echo@augsburg.edu! Let us know if you have any questions.
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The LEAD (Leaders for Equity, Action & Democracy) Fellows Program focuses on student leadership development through off-campus, community-strengthening work in which they are working to address social issues such as education inequity, food insecurity, housing instability, etc. Students attend regular cohort meetings to reflect together on their work, cultivate critical analysis of the issues they’re working to address, and develop leadership skills.
In addition to being an active member of the leadership cohort, students will have access to paid internships both on and off campus in position that focus on social change work.
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Are you returning to your campus office soon? Procedures on what to expect with cleaning and disinfecting are now posted on the Facilities Management webpage. You can access the information by following the link provided.
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Chapel is cancelled today to allow people to attend the Sverdrup Lecture. We will have a recording of Kristina Frugé, Managing Director of the Christensen Center for Vocation, available in A-mail tomorrow. Please watch for the YouTube link.
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Faculty and staff –
Use your Augsburg tuition benefit to study grant writing this summer. ML599 Grant Writing is offered Monday nights on May 10, 24, June 7, 21, July 12, 26, August 9. All classes are online live/zoom format. If you take it for credit (3 credits), the cost to Augsburg faculty/staff is $595.50 You can also just audit the course and the cost is only $250 (no credit). For more information contact Alan Tuchtenhagen at tuchten@augsburg.edu
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Medium size plastic storage bins
They are great storage for small items, they have little pull out bins to store smaller items in, easy to store in the closet to make more space, excellent for dorms.
I have 3, asking $5 for each one. Easier if I send you pictures to help you understand what they look like. 🙂
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Dining services will be offering meals after sundown for students observing Ramadan. Ramadan should begin on April 12 at sundown.
From April 12 through April 29 (the last meal plan dinner for the semester), dining services will offer a meal for students observing Ramadan from 8:45-10pm each night. At these meal times, students may take with them the food needed for breakfast prior to sunrise. Please share this information with others.
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Hi! My name is Bella and I am a first 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 starting May and some hours during this summer! 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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The Coalition of Asian American Leaders (CAAL) is hosting Unheard Stories: Asian Americans Experiencing Hate.
Unheard Stories: Asian Americans Experiencing Hate in being hosted by the AsianMinnesotan Alliance for Justice (AMAJ) as a public community event to hear from
leaders and community members about what has been occurring in Minnesota and
nationwide, and how to work together to take action against violence and hate.
Wednesday, March 24, 2021, 5:00PM – 6:30PM CST
Register at caalmn.org
Speakers include: U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, MDHR Commissioner Rebecca Lucero, CAAL
Network & Executive Director Bo Thao-Urabe, and others.
