submitted by springfa@augsburg.edu
Come join the music therapy club board on March fourth from 7-8pm for a guitar help night! Any questions are always welcome!!
Author: Blessing
Dean Office Hours Today and Tomorrow
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Monica and Ryan will be offering two office hours this week. The first will be today (Thursday), March 4 from 3 pm – 4 pm and the second is tomorrow (Friday), March 5 from 10:30 am – 11:30 am. If you would like to join, use the form linked below to let us know which day/time you will attend. You will receive a calendar invitation with Zoom link shortly after responding..
If you need any disability-related accommodation 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.
Still in Need of Faculty Award Nominations
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
We have extended the deadline for nominations until March 22. Please consider nominating faculty for awards.
The Office of Academic Affairs and the Faculty Development Committee invite your nominations for the annual Augsburg University Distinguished Contributions Awards. Augsburg annually recognizes individuals or groups that have made exemplary contributions to creating an engaging academic learning environment through awards for teaching, scholarship, and service. All faculty or full-time staff who have been employed at the university for at least three years are eligible for the awards.
Nominations are due Monday, March 22.
Distinguished Contribution in Teaching – Up to two awards may be given in this category, one for full-time faculty and one for adjunct faculty (2 courses per term or less).
Distinguished Contribution in Service
Distinguished Contribution in Scholarship
*Letters of support will help bolster your nomination. Make sure to email them to ctl@augsburg.edu before March 22.
Updates from the Academic Affairs Committee
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
On Monday, March 1, AAC approved the following proposals:
*BUS 362 and BUS 465 made changes to prerequisites.
*HIS 355 updated its title and description. The new course title is: “In the Aftermath of War: History, Memory and Transitional Justice in Central America”.
*A new Augsburg Experience was brought by CGEE and the Pan Afrikan Center.
*There were revisions made to the Chemistry Department Honors’ requirements.
*CSC 210 made changes to its prerequisites.
Two additional proposals were discussed, but the committee decided to await votes due to some remaining questions/concerns.
The committee was also updated on the TEL subcommittee’s intentions to pursue status as a standing committee.
Find meeting minutes and other committee information at https://inside.augsburg.edu/facultysenate/aac/.
You can also track AAC approvals in the spreadsheet linked below.
TOMORROW is Fellowship Friday
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
Finding Inner Peace Invitation to Students
submitted by guilbeau@augsburg.edu
FINDING INNER PEACE SESSION FOR STUDENTS
Tuesday March 9th, 2021
Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Location: Zoom
The Holistic Health Series will be a monthly session facilitated by the Pan-Afrikan Center and Center for Wellness and Counseling (CWC).
For 60 minutes, students will come together on zoom to practice a plethora of grounding activities. Covid-19 and the historical racial unrest have increased anxiety, isolation, depression, unstable housing and employment, and more. We will provide culturally competent sessions that will allow people to practice mindfulness through music, poetry, movement, relationship building, and more. After each session, the facilitators will ask for feedback and suggestions to increase the participants’ quality and enjoyment of Holistic Health Series. Come join us and use the ZOOM link below. Azania Tripp & Nancy Guilbeault
You are Invited to Join a Discussion of NAMI Minnesota’s “Wellness in Color” Podcasts
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
It’s hard to ignore our emotional, psychological, and social well-being today when it’s being inundated with MAJOR stressors that affect how we think, feel, and act. Please join CTL fellows and other faculty/staff for a discussion of mental health, especially related to communities of color. We will be facilitating a discussion on NAMI Minnesota’s Wellness in Color podcasts. Please listen to three of these podcasts (available at https://namimn.org/education-and-public-awareness/podcast-episodes/) and come discuss what you’ve learned on a Zoom meeting with other faculty and staff members. We will be meeting on Monday, March 22 from 1 to 2 pm. to listen to so that we will have things in common that we can discuss. Please listen to the following podcasts: “Blurring Tradition,” “Flipping the Status Quo,” and “Between Two Worlds.”
Music Dept Student Worker Postings – Apply Today
submitted by knutsonc@augsburg.edu
The Music Department has several student worker postings – Please copy/paste these links to apply today! Interviews will be completed in March and positions will begin training yet this academic year (in April).
Music Recording & Sound Manager (1-2 positions):
http://augsburg.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=128560
Augsburg Band Manager (1 position):
http://augsburg.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=128441
Augsburg Choir Manager(1 position):
http://augsburg.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=128564
Augsburg Orchestra Manager(1 position):
http://augsburg.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=128562
Questions? Contact Cathy Knutson, knutsonc@augsburg.edu
Win Prizes – 2021 College Student Health Survey
submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu
Augsburg University is partnering with the University of MN to administer the 2021 College Student Health Survey which has been sent via email to Augsburg student email addresses. This survey will be asking for information on a variety of college student health topics. We hope you will take the time to complete the survey and do so by March 26th. Those participating in doing the survey will be entered into a drawing for Amazon gift cards – First place $1000, 2nd place $500, 3rd place $250 and 5 fourth place gift cards of $50 each. Thirteen universities are participating and one student from each school will win a $100 Amazon gift card. We want your input so please participate in the 2021 College Student Health Survey. Questions – call the CWC office at 612-330-1707
COVID and Cameras: New Inside Higher Ed Publication – by Margaret Finders and Joaquin Muñoz
submitted by diazj@augsburg.edu
In their recently published article on Inside Higher Ed, former chair and professor of Education, Margaret Finders, and Joaquin Muñoz, assistant professor in American Indian Studies, examine the critical equity considerations for instructors with respect to camera policies. They analyze how requiring students to let you inside their homes and private spaces can be culturally insensitive and ultimately racist, sexist, gendered and classist.
Psych Grad School Panel
submitted by mayper@augsburg.edu
Want to learn more about graduate studies in Psychology? Join department faculty, grad school representatives, and Augsburg alumni currently enrolled in graduate programs to learn more about how graduate studies can help students achieve their career goals.
Psychology and Biopsychology majors and minors are invited to a virtual Zoom meet-up on Thursday, March 11th from 6-7:30pm. Resources on the most popular graduate programs in the area will be available. Please bring questions for our expert panelists!
3 bed / 1.5 Bath House for Rent
submitted by borwegen@augsburg.edu
Available immediately: Completely remodeled 3 BR lower-level of a Duplex with all new hardwood floors, granite countertops, dishwasher, in unit laundry and 2 stall garage. Laundry is in private basement where you will have extra storage. Brand new windows for high efficiency.
3 miles from Augsburg campus, and very easy access to I-35. If shared, each bedroom is just over $600 per person or total rent is $1,850/month.
Water, trash, lawn care and snow removal included in rent.
No smoking.
Apply for the 2021-2022 Interfaith, Christensen, or Sabo Scholars – New Deadline is March 8
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
CURRENT STUDENTS:
Want to engage in leadership, service, and learning to make a difference at Augsburg and in the wider community?
Apply to be in one of Augsburg’s three Public Leadership Scholar Programs: Christensen Scholars, Interfaith Scholars, or Sabo Scholars.
In these programs, you will have the opportunity to participate in a yearlong academic seminar with a cohort of your peers. You will contribute to public leadership on campus and in the wider community in the Christian tradition, through interfaith engagement, or civic life. You will also be able to earn 4 upper division semester credits in the Religion or Political Science and receive a $2,000 scholarship.
Who is Eligible?
Christensen and Interfaith Scholars – Current sophomores and juniors who plan to study on campus all of the 2021-22 academic year.
Sabo Scholars – Current students (any level) who plan to study on campus all of the 2021-22 academic year.
APPLYING: Details about the process are available:
Christensen Scholars: http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/christensen-scholars-program/
Interfaith Scholars: https://www.augsburg.edu/interfaith/interfaith-scholars/
Sabo Scholars: https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/2021/01/27/sabo-scholars-2021-2022/
The application deadline has been extended to March 8, 2021!
Questions? Contact either the Christensen Center for Vocation at ccv@augsburg.edu, Interfaith at Augsburg at interfaith@augsburg.edu or Matt Maruggi at maruggi@augsburg.edu, or the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship at sabocenter@augsburg.edu.
It’s Open Education Week – Event TODAY
submitted by wack@augsburg.edu
Happy Open Education Week! Join the Lindell Librarians for a quick and informal workshop on open education TODAY:
Open Education Coffee Break: Idun, Augsburg’s Institutional Repository (March 4 @ 3:30) (bit.ly/AugsburgOER2021-2)
Also check out the library’s OER page (linked below) for taped informational interviews with faculty members Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright and Ben Binder, who have used OER in their classrooms.
Girl Scout Cookies
submitted by hansonjl@augsburg.edu
For those of you hoping to score cookies from my daughter Eleanor (7) this year, while she isn’t selling in-person, she is selling online (such an entrepreneur). You can place an order and have the cookies sent to you. She asked that I share this message with you:
Hey! It’s Eleanor. I wish I could be there but COVID is here. We opened Girl Scouts online if you want to buy cookies. You can buy them online. There is a new french toast flavored cookie and the old ones as well. My goal is 230 boxes. Nice talking to you! Bye!
Get Paid to Do Summer Research Off Campus
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
Get paid to conduct scientific research with some of the nation’s top academics at universities, labs, or institutes through a summer research program. Such programs are a great way to enhance your education, meet new people, and explore a new city!
Visit URGO’s website using the link below to begin searching for opportunities. The deadline for many programs is in January 2021.
Contact URGO at urgo@augsburg.edu to make an individual appointment if you need help finding opportunities or crafting your applications.
Apply for the MINNE Fellowship
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
Fellowship in the MINNE program this year offers a unique opportunity to engage fully in the course of study offered by the JCRC Holocaust education zoom webinars. We are offering a $200 stipend which will be awarded upon successful completion of all program requirements.
Because of the limited number of spaces available, we wish to ensure that those who are accepted into the program are able to make the most of the experience. The primary criteria for admission to the program are demonstration of interest in the offerings of the program and commitment to furthering your education about the Holocaust.
All fellows are expected to attend a minimum of 5 of the 15 1.25 hour classes that comprise the course. For a full list of course offerings, visit https://www.minndakjcrc.org/education_programs/lessons/
Applications due by March 31, 2021
Zoom Webinars are M-F, April 12- April 30, 2021
Reflection papers due by May 14, 2021
Must be a registered, full time student at Augsburg or St. Olaf with at least one year left on campus.
The Queer Agenda: Being Anti-Racist Summit
submitted by oconnel6@augsburg.edu
Community partner, Mossier is offering a FREE summit to all students.
The Queer Agenda: Being Anti-Racist Summit
There are way too many systems that present barriers to the intersections of being LGTBQ and our cultural backgrounds and race. Committing to equity means dismantling policies to create an anti-racist culture at work. Mossier will be kicking off Proud to Work ’21 programming by digging into systems that create unfair environments, how others are undoing destructive workspace systems, and ideation on strategies that will permanently remove racist policies from our workspaces.
The Queer Agenda: Being Anti-Racist
Fri, Feb 26th
10-4pm CST
When registering, use the code “MOSSIER100” for FREE registration.
You can use this link to learn more and register: https://www.mossier.org/register/
Gay in the BWCA
submitted by oconnel6@augsburg.edu
Wilderness Canoe Base & Augsburg University LGBTQIA+ Services will be partnering to offer a pilot program to 7 current LGBTQIA+ students of Augsburg University. The program is designed to provide intentional community for LGBTQIA+ students to experience nature – and specifically the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA.)
When thinking about communities and identities safe and welcome to share outdoor spaces, LGBTQIA+ communities are often not included in that equation. This pilot program is offering the opportunity for LGBTQIA+ students to experience and engage in learning that doesn’t involve a ‘classroom.’ Because queer and trans+ communities haven’t historically been welcome in outdoor spaces, to engage in learning that doesn’t uphold the lens of ‘traditional education,’ this program is offering queer ways of knowing.
Being modeled from adrienne mareen brown’s book, Emergent Strategy, this program looks to biomimicry to better understand how queer movement can model nature to find ways of cooperative and collective action – resulting in queer liberation.
This trip will be led by Director, LGBTQIA+ Services – Max Poessnecker & an LGBTQIA+ identified Wilderness Canoe Base staff member. This trip requires ZERO experience in the outdoors, canoeing, or BWCA. Part of the goals of this pilot program are to create exposure, access, and dismantle gatekeeping to outdoor spaces upheld by racism, queerphobia, and capitalism.
Interested? LGBTQIA+ Student Services will be holding two info sessions to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
Info Session 1
Fri, March 5th
12 – 1pm
Info Session 2
Tue, March 9th
5 – 6pm
Nominations for the 2020-2021 Augsburg Leadership Awards are Now Open
submitted by thaohh4@augsburg.edu
Nominations for the 2020-2021 Augsburg Leadership Awards are now open!
These awards recognize student leaders, student organizations, and organization advisors for their innovation and outstanding leadership during this academic year. Recipients will be honored at the 22nd Annual Augsburg Leadership Awards on Sunday, April 18th from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. via Zoom.
We strongly encourage all faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members to submit nominations; self-nominations are also encouraged. The deadline for nominations is Friday, March 12 by 5:00 p.m.
To nominate an individual or a student organization, and for more information on the award descriptions and criteria, please click the link below: (https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/forms)
Please contact Alex Abraha (abrahaa2@augsburg.edu) from Campus Life if you have any questions or need additional information. Thank you!
Augsburg Senior Leadership Society Applications Now Open
submitted by thaohh4@augsburg.edu
Hello student leaders,
Campus Life is currently accepting applications for the Augsburg Senior Leadership Society, which recognizes graduating seniors (i.e., those graduating in Spring, Summer, or Fall 2021) for their leadership contributions during their tenure at Augsburg University. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 11. Please click on the link below to apply: (https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/forms)
Those who apply for the Society will also be considered for the following awards:
– Linda Schrempp Alberg Endowed Leadership Award, which is given to one senior (by credit) and carries an award amount of $500.
– Marina Christensen Justice Award, which is awarded at Commencement.
Those accepted into the Augsburg Senior Leadership Society will be inducted and recognized at the 22nd Annual Augsburg Leadership Awards, taking place virtually on Sunday, April 18 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
If you have any questions or would like further information regarding these leadership recognition opportunities for Augsburg University Seniors, please reach out to Michael Grewe (grewe@augsburg.edu) from Campus Life.
Come Visit the Writing Center
submitted by forsthj@augsburg.edu
The Writing Center is open for the Spring semester. Come see us for all of your writing needs. All our appointments are conducted using Zoom and GoogleDocs. Our hours haven’t changed: Sunday-Thursday 2-8pm. Visit our website to make an appointment today!
Help Get the Word Out About my Fundraiser, if You Can
submitted by jonesee@augsburg.edu
Hello Auggies! My name is Emma, I moved to Augsburg last semester, and ever since then this campus has been my safe haven. I quite literally was physically disabled when I arrived here on campus, having just got out of an ATV accident. Additionally, coming from an unstable and violent environment as a kid, I am putting myself through College.
I have set up a Gofundme and anything is appreciated, even if you would be able to spread the word. 🙂
Thank you so much to Augsburg, for finally giving a place I can live where I’m safe, and I get to call home. I get more and more excited for what my future holds everyday, and this University makes it possible.
George Floyd Update: Noon March 4 UST Panel on Upcoming Police Trial
submitted by sitarami@augsburg.edu
Click on “Join Event Online” to attend the event from noon to 1 p.m. March 4. Here’s the University of St. Thomas event description:
As the first of the former police officers charged in the death of George Floyd heads to trial now scheduled to begin on March 8, many members of our community have questions about the legal process. Join us for a panel and discussion that will help us understand the process and learn more about the events happening in the courtroom and in our community.
The panel will feature three University of St. Thomas School of Law Faculty, Rachel Moran, Mark Osler and Rachel Paulose, and will be moderated by Dr. Yohuru Williams of the University of St. Thomas Racial Justice Initiative.
Free On-campus COVID-19 Testing; Students and Volunteers Get a Chance to Win AirPods
submitted by cashdar@augsburg.edu
There are three opportunities soon to get tested for COVID-19 free of charge. Students who attend, present their student ID, and get tested will be entered in an AirPods and gift card giveaway. Faculty and staff are invited as well. Those who sign up and volunteer to help at the events will be entered into an additional drawing for AirPods.
State-Sponsored COVID-19 Testing at Augsburg
March 9 at 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Hoversten Chapel
March 22 at 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Hoversten Chapel
March 25 at 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Hoversten Chapel
The state of Minnesota is sponsoring pre- and post spring break testing at Augsburg University. This is a free saliva test. Results take a few days to arrive. To ensure an accurate test, do not eat, drink, smoke, or chew gum 30 minutes prior to testing. No insurance is needed but, if you have it, bring your insurance card. This testing event is open to those with symptoms or no symptoms. Off-campus students also are eligible for the AirPods and gift cards giveaway. No appointment is necessary.
Volunteer Roles:
Greeters/Registration Intros: 1 volunteer
Test Distribution: 1 volunteer
Assist with Tests: 4 volunteers
Sample collection/checkout: 1 volunteer
Student ID Table: 1 volunteer
Floater: 1 volunteer
Site Manager/Training: 1 volunteer
Sign up here to volunteer:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DeVoC0zULActrv4sVOAxtikp27eodGRVR14ZxJCvQZY/edit?usp=sharing
Faculty are Invited to Office Hours with the Deans
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Monica and Ryan will be offering two office hours this week. The first will be tomorrow (Thursday), March 4 from 3 pm – 4 pm and the second is on Friday, March 5 from 10:30 am – 11:30 am. If you would like to join, use the form linked below to let us know which day/time you will attend. You will receive a calendar invitation with Zoom link shortly after responding..
If you need any disability-related accommodation 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.
Music Therapy Club Guitar Help Night
submitted by springfa@augsburg.edu
Come join the music therapy club board (ASMTA) on March 4th from 7-8pm for a guitar help night! Bring any questions you might have!
Connect with Student Financial Services
submitted by yangdx@augsburg.edu
Hello Auggies, the Student Financial Services window in the Enrollment Center is open! Registration is just around the corner, please stop by if you have any questions about financial aid, payment plan, verification, and/or unpaid balance hold. Window hours are Monday thru Friday from 10am-2pm. Please wear a mask and continue to practice social distancing.
Virtual drop-in hours are also available for quick questions with a Financial Aid Counselor or you can schedule an appointment online. Feel free to email your questions to studentfinances@augsburg.edu or call (612) 330-1046 for assistance.
Student Worker Position: Assistant Enrollment Counselor
submitted by yangdx@augsburg.edu
Are you looking for an on-campus job? GREAT NEWS! Student Financial Services is hiring student workers. This is a great opportunity to hone your skills and gain new experiences. Submit your resume, cover letter, and availability today!
Take a Minute to Recognize Faculty Who Have Made Distinguished Contributions
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
We have extended the deadline for nominations until March 22. Please consider nominating faculty for awards.
The Office of Academic Affairs and the Faculty Development Committee invite your nominations for the annual Augsburg University Distinguished Contributions Awards. Augsburg annually recognizes individuals or groups that have made exemplary contributions to creating an engaging academic learning environment through awards for teaching, scholarship, and service. All faculty or full-time staff who have been employed at the university for at least three years are eligible for the awards.
Nominations are due Monday, March 22.
Distinguished Contribution in Teaching – Up to two awards may be given in this category, one for full-time faculty and one for adjunct faculty (2 courses per term or less).
Distinguished Contribution in Service
Distinguished Contribution in Scholarship
*Letters of support will help bolster your nomination. Make sure to email them to ctl@augsburg.edu before March 22.
Scribes (Note Takers) Needed for The Forum on Workplace Inclusion Annual Conference
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
The Forum needs staff or student note takers for its deep dive session on higher education, titled: Reinventing the Higher Education Workforce as a Mechanism for Disrupting Systemic Racism.
The session is scheduled from 11:30am -3:45pm on Thursday, March 11. A full conference complimentary registration is available in exchange for note taking duties. If interested, contact The Forum at workplaceforum@augsburg.edu.
Forum Podcast Ep. 57: B is for Belonging
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Adriana Ponce-Matteccui (Rubicon Programs) provides an introduction into the concepts of othering and belonging and practical ways to start introducing belonging into your organization or workplace.
Psych Grad School Panel
submitted by mayper@augsburg.edu
Want to learn more about graduate studies in Psychology? Join department faculty, grad school representatives, and Augsburg alumni currently enrolled in graduate programs to learn more about how graduate studies can help students achieve their career goals.
Psychology and Biopsychology majors and minors are invited to a virtual Zoom meet-up on Thursday, March 11th from 6-7:30pm. Resources on the most popular graduate programs in the area will be available. Please bring questions for our expert panelists!
Auggie Basics Housing – Applications Now Open
submitted by randallj@augsburg.edu
As part of the Augsburg University Equity Proposal, the Auggie Basics – Housing initiative is designed to address the needs of students who experience housing instability. The purpose of the program is to provide a bridge for students whose housing is not stable as they seek to identify a permanent solution.
Students accepted into the Auggie Basics Program will live on campus without cost to the student. Regardless of when students enter the program, the housing commitment will cover the full academic year if needed. If the student secures permanent housing elsewhere, they will be released from the program and the spot will be offered to another student. Summer housing may be an option. Students must reapply each academic year. Being chosen for the Auggie Basics program one year does not guarantee participation in future years.
To apply, please complete the application below. If you have any questions, please contact studentaffairs@augsburg.edu or call the Student Affairs office at 612 330 1160.
Faculty and Staff Discount: 2021 Forum on Workplace Inclusion Annual Conference
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
The 2021 Forum on Workplace Inclusion conference will be a virtual experience. Augsburg faculty and staff are eligible to receive a 70% discount off the registration fee!
https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/augsburg-faculty-staff-registration/
Updates from the Academic Affairs Committee
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
On Monday, March 1, AAC approved the following proposals:
*BUS 362 and BUS 465 made changes to prerequisites.
*HIS 355 updated its title and description. The new course title is: “In the Aftermath of War: History, Memory and Transitional Justice in Central America”.
*A new Augsburg Experience was brought by CGEE and the Pan Afrikan Center.
*There were revisions made to the Chemistry Department Honors’ requirements.
*CSC 210 made changes to its prerequisites.
Two additional proposals were discussed, but the committee decided to await votes due to some remaining questions/concerns.
The committee was also updated on the TEL subcommittee’s intentions to pursue status as a standing committee.
Find meeting minutes and other committee information at https://inside.augsburg.edu/facultysenate/aac/.
You can also track AAC approvals in the spreadsheet linked below.
Spring 2021 Batalden Book Club — Bettina Love
submitted by koh@augsburg.edu
Please join our Spring 2021 Batalden Book Club to read “We Want to do More Than Survive” (by Bettina Love). This Zoom book club is open to students, faculty, and staff.
Twenty books are available for pick up in Memorial Hall. Please contact Bibiana Koh at koh@augsburg.edu to reserve a spot, arrange to pick up your book, and select a book club date (please include your preferred time in your email).
Here are the two book club times offered (You will only attend one):
• Book group #1: Friday, March 26th: 3-5pm
• Book group #2: Monday March 29th, 4-6pm
Social work CEs (2 for each group) are available for those in Professional Studies.
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Augsburg Student Day Government (ASDG) and the Batalden Applied Ethics program will co-sponsor “Abolition Praxis as a Moral Compass: A “Radical Imaginary” Panel Discussion
on Wednesday, April 7th, from 4-6pm. This co-sponsored panel event will feature David Stovall (Professor of Criminology, Law and Justice at the University of Illinois, Chicago) in addition to students and/or community members.
Funding for both events is generously provided by Paul ’63 and LaVonne (Olson) Batalden ’63, and Stephen ’67 and Sandra Batalden.
Intercollegiate Film Festival
submitted by kafkak@augsburg.edu
The film festival recognizes the work of student filmmakers and writers as part of an interconnected statewide film community. The festival provides networking opportunities and juried merit awards of distinction. The festival is organized by Augsburg University fine arts film scholars and juried by professors and industry professionals. Augsburg students get one free submission using the code CFNFilm2021.
Interested in Grad School? Apply to TRIO McNair Scholars Program
submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s TRIO McNair Scholars Program is recruiting students for Fall 2021 admission. Eligible applicants will be at Junior status by the end of Spring 2022 and available to conduct full-time research Summer 2022. We are particularly looking for students in STEM fields that are interested in pursuing doctoral degrees, but we will consider all majors EXCEPT most professional fields (including business, pre-law, pre-health).
The TRIO McNair Scholars Program works with students who are members of groups underrepresented in graduate education and who exhibit strong academic potential. The goal of the program is to prepare Scholars for graduate study through academics, involvement in undergraduate research and other scholarly activities. McNair provides coursework, workshops and advising in preparation for doctoral study. The program also assists with securing admission to and financial assistance for enrollment in graduate programs. Students will acquire the research skills necessary to succeed in graduate school through a paid research internship ($4000+) with an Augsburg faculty member during the Summer of 2022.
The McNair Scholars Program is a federal TRIO grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, to be eligible, students must be first-generation (neither parent graduated from a four-year college) AND low-income AND/OR may be persons from groups underrepresented in graduate education. The Department of Education defines these groups as African-American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Hispanic/Latino. Additionally, applicants must be either U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents and maintain at least a 2.8 cumulative GPA (3.0+ preferred).
If you are interested in learning more about the McNair Scholars Program, please contact Lara Crombie, Program Assistant, crombie@augsburg.edu. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions or if you’re unsure whether or not you qualify.
New Course: Global Movement of Anti-Apartheid Southern Africa and the Murder of George Floyd
submitted by mitche13@augsburg.edu
A new program is being offered this summer by the Pan-Afrikan Center and the Center for Global Education and Experience (CGEE) called Anti-Apartheid and Black Lives Matter: Global Movements for Racial Justice.
The program will be offered May 17 – May 28. Students will be able to receive 2 credits and fulfill the Augsburg Experience requirement OR they can take it only to fulfill the Augsburg Experience. The cost of the program is being supported by scholarships from CGEE, the Pan-Afrikan Center, and Augsburg University; therefore, we are able to offer it at a reduced price.
Program participants will critically analyze the global racial unrest movements of the Southern Africa Anti-Apartheid system, and the racially motivated murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Albertina Shifotoka, Program Director of CGEE Namibia, and Azania Tripp, Director of the Pan-Afrikan Center, will facilitate a 2-week program experience that will introduce students to the understanding of how these movements became historical events and impacted policy and the visibilities on racial inequities that impact the Pan-Afrikan diaspora and all BIPOC communities. The program will be offered from May 17 – May 28, 2021 and the deadline for applying is Thurs, March 25.
If you have any questions email Azania Tripp the Pan-Afrikan Director
Tripp@augsburg.edu
Happy Open Education Week
submitted by wack@augsburg.edu
Happy Open Education Week! Join the Lindell Librarians for a quick and informal workshop on Thursday:
Open Education Coffee Break: Idun, Augsburg’s Institutional Repository (March 4 @ 3:30) (bit.ly/AugsburgOER2021-2)
Also check out the library’s OER page (linked below) for taped informational interviews with faculty members Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright and Ben Binder, who have used OER in their classrooms.
Podcast of Liturgy of the Hours
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
You are invited to listen to a podcast of the Liturgy of the Hours presented by Luther Seminary Chapel and Augsburg University Campus Ministry.
The Liturgy of the Hours Podcast, by Luther Seminary Chapel and Augsburg University Campus Ministry. Lent relates to the Old English for lengthening. Perhaps what is lengthened in Lent is us our growth, our pilgrimage, our faith practices, our attention to Jesus.
This episode of Night Prayer is led by Luther Seminary Alumni. Josh and Sally Messner offer a chanted night prayer with notes like a night sky — so clear that you can see the stars. Jenna Bergeson leads the spoken liturgy.
Apply for the 2021-2022 Interfaith, Christensen, or Sabo Scholars – New Deadline is March 8
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CURRENT STUDENTS:
Want to engage in leadership, service, and learning to make a difference at Augsburg and in the wider community?
Apply to be in one of Augsburg’s three Public Leadership Scholar Programs: Christensen Scholars, Interfaith Scholars, or Sabo Scholars.
In these programs, you will have the opportunity to participate in a yearlong academic seminar with a cohort of your peers. You will contribute to public leadership on campus and in the wider community in the Christian tradition, through interfaith engagement, or civic life. You will also be able to earn 4 upper division semester credits in the Religion or Political Science and receive a $2,000 scholarship.
Who is Eligible?
Christensen and Interfaith Scholars – Current sophomores and juniors who plan to study on campus all of the 2021-22 academic year.
Sabo Scholars – Current students (any level) who plan to study on campus all of the 2021-22 academic year.
APPLYING: Details about the process are available:
Christensen Scholars: http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/christensen-scholars-program/
Interfaith Scholars: https://www.augsburg.edu/interfaith/interfaith-scholars/
Sabo Scholars: https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/2021/01/27/sabo-scholars-2021-2022/
The application deadline has been extended to March 8, 2021!
Questions? Contact either the Christensen Center for Vocation at ccv@augsburg.edu, Interfaith at Augsburg at interfaith@augsburg.edu or Matt Maruggi at maruggi@augsburg.edu, or the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship at sabocenter@augsburg.edu.
God, Art, and Anti-Colonialism: An Evening With Artist-Activist Mona Haydar
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God, Art, and Anti-Colonialism: An Evening With Artist-Activist Mona Haydar
When: Mar 3, 2021 07:00 PM-8:30PM Central Time (US and Canada)
The Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities (NECU) and Concordia College’s Forum on Faith and Life invite you to a Zoom webinar.
Register in advance for this webinar, which is FREE for all faculty, staff, and students at NECU institutions:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
MONA HAYDAR
Syrian-American Muslim Mona Haydar is a rapper, chaplain, poet, and theologian who holds a Masters in Christian Ethics from Union Theological Seminary. Billboard Magazine named Haydar’s breakout hit “Hijabi” one of 2017’s best protest songs and one of the top feminist anthems of all time (alongside hits by icons Beyonce, Christina Aguilera, and M.I.A.). Mona’s “Ask A Muslim” project, created in the wake of the Paris and San Bernardino terrorist attacks, was featured in The Boston Globe, NPR, People Magazine, and the New York Times. Mona is a sought-after speaker on combating White Supremacy, Music and art as a tool of resistance, intersectional identity, interfaith dialogue, and what it means to be an artist, musician, rapper, activist and God-lover in our current times.
Present Your Research at Zyzzogeton – Register by March 5
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Augsburg’s annual Zyzzogeton Research Symposium showcases the work of over 80 undergraduate researchers in all academic disciplines and will take place VIRTUALLY on April 13th. Students who have conducted research over the course of the last year and would like to present a poster should register at the URGO website (www.augsburg.edu/urgo) by March 5th (a mentor-approved abstract is required to register).
For questions about registration or the event, please contact crombie@augsburg.edu.
Nominations for the 2020-2021 Augsburg Leadership Awards are Now Open
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Nominations for the 2020-2021 Augsburg Leadership Awards are now open!
These awards recognize student leaders, student organizations, and organization advisors for their innovation and outstanding leadership during this academic year. Recipients will be honored at the 22nd Annual Augsburg Leadership Awards on Sunday, April 18th from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. via Zoom.
We strongly encourage all faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members to submit nominations; self-nominations are also encouraged. The deadline for nominations is Friday, March 12 by 5:00 p.m.
To nominate an individual or a student organization, and for more information on the award descriptions and criteria, please click the link below: (https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/forms)
Please contact Alex Abraha (abrahaa2@augsburg.edu) from Campus Life if you have any questions or need additional information. Thank you!
Augsburg Senior Leadership Society Applications Now Open
submitted by thaohh4@augsburg.edu
Hello student leaders,
Campus Life is currently accepting applications for the Augsburg Senior Leadership Society, which recognizes graduating seniors (i.e., those graduating in Spring, Summer, or Fall 2021) for their leadership contributions during their tenure at Augsburg University. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 11. Please click on the link below to apply: (https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/forms)
Those who apply for the Society will also be considered for the following awards:
– Linda Schrempp Alberg Endowed Leadership Award, which is given to one senior (by credit) and carries an award amount of $500.
– Marina Christensen Justice Award, which is awarded at Commencement.
Those accepted into the Augsburg Senior Leadership Society will be inducted and recognized at the 22nd Annual Augsburg Leadership Awards, taking place virtually on Sunday, April 18 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
If you have any questions or would like further information regarding these leadership recognition opportunities for Augsburg University Seniors, please reach out to Michael Grewe (grewe@augsburg.edu) from Campus Life.
HR/Payroll Virtual Open House Today, March 2
submitted by cswanson@augsburg.edu
The Human Resources department invites all Augsburg faculty, staff and student employees to join us for a virtual open house on Tuesday, March 2 from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM. This is a great opportunity for you to meet your HR and payroll team and learn about the exciting work we are doing to better serve the Augsburg community! This event will kick-off a variety of virtual learning and development events throughout 2021 to keep you informed of progress on the priorities outlined in our January Focused Conversation: What We’ve Learned in HR.
We are excited for you to meet our specialists in student employment and payroll/benefits, and the HR dedicated partners who support your department. Informal break-out rooms will be available for you to “drop-in” and meet individually with a member of the team. Stay for five minutes, or as long as you like — whatever works for your schedule. We invite you to share feedback and ideas, ask questions, and learn more about how our work is evolving to better meet your needs!
We hope to see you there!
Music Therapy Guitar Help Night
submitted by springfa@augsburg.edu
Come join us for a night of guitar help! Bring any questions, which are always welcome! March 4th from 7-8pm! Zoom link is posted below.
Present Your Research at Zyzzogeton – Register by March 5
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s annual Zyzzogeton Research Symposium showcases the work of over 80 undergraduate researchers in all academic disciplines and will take place VIRTUALLY on April 13th. Students who have conducted research over the course of the last year and would like to present a poster should register at the URGO website (www.augsburg.edu/urgo) by March 5th (a mentor-approved abstract is required to register).
For questions about registration or the event, please contact crombie@augsburg.edu
Get Paid to Do Summer Research Off Campus
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
Get paid to conduct scientific research with some of the nation’s top academics at universities, labs, or institutes through a summer research program. Such programs are a great way to enhance your education, meet new people, and explore a new city!
Visit URGO’s website using the link below to begin searching for opportunities. The deadline for many programs is in January 2021.
Contact URGO at urgo@augsburg.edu to make an individual appointment if you need help finding opportunities or crafting your applications.
Apply for the MINNE Fellowship
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
Fellowship in the MINNE program this year offers a unique opportunity to engage fully in the course of study offered by the JCRC Holocaust education zoom webinars. We are offering a $200 stipend which will be awarded upon successful completion of all program requirements.
Because of the limited number of spaces available, we wish to ensure that those who are accepted into the program are able to make the most of the experience. The primary criteria for admission to the program are demonstration of interest in the offerings of the program and commitment to furthering your education about the Holocaust.
All fellows are expected to attend a minimum of 5 of the 15 1.25 hour classes that comprise the course. For a full list of course offerings, visit https://www.minndakjcrc.org/education_programs/lessons/
Applications due by March 31, 2021
Zoom Webinars are M-F, April 12- April 30, 2021
Reflection papers due by May 14, 2021
Must be a registered, full time student at Augsburg or St. Olaf with at least one year left on campus.
New List of External Funding Opportunities for Faculty
submitted by mayper@augsburg.edu
The Office of Grants and Sponsored Programs has updated its general list of funding opportunities for faculty research and creative pursuits. Check out requests for proposals for grants in your discipline at the page linked here: https://inside.augsburg.edu/grants/funding/.
For next steps, visit https://inside.augsburg.edu/grants/
To conduct your own tailored search for external grants, visit https://library.augsburg.edu/grants/funding
MN Urban Debate League + Star Tribune Creative Criminal Justice Contest Winners Announced
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
The death of George Floyd and the unrest that followed created a long-delayed but urgently needed discussion on police brutality, inequities in the criminal justice system and racial injustice more broadly. The Minnesota Urban Debate League (MNUDL), a program of Augsburg University, and Star Tribune Opinion believe in the power of young minds and voices and put out the call last year to students between the ages of 10 and 18 to give us their best ideas about how our communities can continue the hard work of responding to these problems.
The task for the students was to create an original written essay, video or audio file that described one or two specific changes our community, state or nation should make to reduce racial inequities and injustices in the criminal justice system.
The result was many thoughtful ideas from tomorrow’s leaders. Submissions were viewed or read by judges from the MNUDL and Star Tribune Opinion; Timberwolves associate head coach David Vanterpool; Lynx assistant coach Rebekkah Brunson; vice president of programs at RISE Kim Miller, and Minneapolis Foundation’s senior vice president of impact, Chanda Smith Baker.
Criminal justice reform youth essay, video and audio contest winners:
High School
First place: Toluwalase Akintola, Chloe Bromeland, Kaelyn Chen, Ashley Jones, Jackleyn Ong
Second: Semona Robel
Third: Alisha Hassanali (video)
Fourth: Nathaniel Genene, Francisco Navarro, Sonia Svedahl (video)
Fifth: Elhan Omar
Middle School
First place: Devarsh Borah (video)
Second: Sonia Kharbanda
Third: Bre’jhnae Washington
Student Worker Position: Assistant Enrollment Counselor
submitted by yangdx@augsburg.edu
Are you looking for an on-campus job? GREAT NEWS! Student Financial Services is hiring student workers. This is a great opportunity to hone your skills and gain new experiences. Submit your resume, cover letter, and availability today!
Ways to Connect with Student Financial Services
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Hello Auggies, the Student Financial Services window in the Enrollment Center is open! With registration around the corner, please stop by if you have any questions about financial aid, payment plan, verification, and/or unpaid balance hold. Window hours are Monday thru Friday from 10am-2pm. Please wear a mask and continue to practice social distancing.
Virtual drop-in hours are also available for quick questions with a Financial Aid Counselor or you can schedule an appointment online. Feel free to email your questions to studentfinances@augsburg.edu or call (612) 330-1046 for assistance.
Auggie Basics Housing – Applications Now Open
submitted by randallj@augsburg.edu
As part of the Augsburg University Equity Proposal, the Auggie Basics – Housing initiative is designed to address the needs of students who experience housing instability. The purpose of the program is to provide a bridge for students whose housing is not stable as they seek to identify a permanent solution.
Students accepted into the Auggie Basics Program will live on campus without cost to the student. Regardless of when students enter the program, the housing commitment will cover the full academic year if needed. If the student secures permanent housing elsewhere, they will be released from the program and the spot will be offered to another student. Summer housing may be an option. Students must reapply each academic year. Being chosen for the Auggie Basics program one year does not guarantee participation in future years.
To apply, please complete the application below. If you have any questions, please contact studentaffairs@augsburg.edu or call the Student Affairs office at 612 330 1160.
Tech Tip Tuesday: Zoom Polling
submitted by tensen@augsburg.edu
Are you using Zoom polling during your teaching sessions to engage students? If not, consider using this tool to actively involve your students. If you are using polling, you might want to confirm you are taking advantage of all of the features of this tool. Check out the link below to learn how to use Zoom polling.
We Want to do More Than Survive — Batalden Book Club — Spring 2021
submitted by koh@augsburg.edu
Please join our Spring 2021 Batalden Book Club to read “We Want to do More Than Survive” (by Bettina Love). This Zoom book club is open to students, faculty, and staff.
Twenty books are available for pick up in Memorial Hall. Please contact Bibiana Koh at koh@augsburg.edu to reserve a spot, arrange to pick up your book, and select a book club date (please include your preferred time in your email).
Here are the two book club times offered (You will only attend one):
• Book group #1: Friday, March 26th: 3-5pm
• Book group #2: Monday March 29th, 4-6pm
Social work CEs (2 for each group) are available for those in Professional Studies.
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Augsburg Student Day Government (ASDG) and the Batalden Applied Ethics program will co-sponsor “Abolition Praxis as a Moral Compass: A “Radical Imaginary” Panel Discussion
on Wednesday, April 7th, from 4-6pm. This co-sponsored panel event will feature David Stovall (Professor of Criminology, Law and Justice at the University of Illinois, Chicago) in addition to students and/or community members.
Funding for both events is generously provided by Paul ’63 and LaVonne (Olson) Batalden ’63, and Stephen ’67 and Sandra Batalden.
New Course: Global Movement of Anti-Apartheid Southern Africa and the Murder of George Floyd
submitted by mitche13@augsburg.edu
A new program is being offered this summer by the Pan-Afrikan Center and the Center for Global Education and Experience (CGEE) called Anti-Apartheid and Black Lives Matter: Global Movements for Racial Justice.
The program will be offered May 17 – May 28. Students will be able to receive 2 credits and fulfill the Augsburg Experience requirement OR they can take it only to fulfill the Augsburg Experience. The cost of the program is being supported by scholarships from CGEE, the Pan-Afrikan Center, and Augsburg University; therefore, we are able to offer it at a reduced price.
Program participants will critically analyze the global racial unrest movements of the Southern Africa Anti-Apartheid system, and the racially motivated murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Albertina Shifotoka, Program Director of CGEE Namibia, and Azania Tripp, Director of the Pan-Afrikan Center, will facilitate a 2-week program experience that will introduce students to the understanding of how these movements became historical events and impacted policy and the visibilities on racial inequities that impact the Pan-Afrikan diaspora and all BIPOC communities. The program will be offered from May 17 – May 28, 2021 and the deadline for applying is Thurs, March 25.
If you have any questions email Azania Tripp the Pan-Afrikan Director
Interested in Grad School? Apply to TRIO McNair Scholars Program
submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu
submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s TRIO McNair Scholars Program is recruiting students for Fall 2021 admission. Eligible applicants will be at Junior status by the end of Spring 2022 and available to conduct full-time research Summer 2022. We are particularly looking for students in STEM fields that are interested in pursuing doctoral degrees, but we will consider all majors EXCEPT most professional fields (including business, pre-law, pre-health).
The TRIO McNair Scholars Program works with students who are members of groups underrepresented in graduate education and who exhibit strong academic potential. The goal of the program is to prepare Scholars for graduate study through academics, involvement in undergraduate research and other scholarly activities. McNair provides coursework, workshops and advising in preparation for doctoral study. The program also assists with securing admission to and financial assistance for enrollment in graduate programs. Students will acquire the research skills necessary to succeed in graduate school through a paid research internship ($4000+) with an Augsburg faculty member during the Summer of 2022.
The McNair Scholars Program is a federal TRIO grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, to be eligible, students must be first-generation (neither parent graduated from a four-year college) AND low-income AND/OR may be persons from groups underrepresented in graduate education. The Department of Education defines these groups as African-American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Hispanic/Latino. Additionally, applicants must be either U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents and maintain at least a 2.8 cumulative GPA (3.0+ preferred).
If you are interested in learning more about the McNair Scholars Program, please contact Lara Crombie, Program Assistant, crombie@augsburg.edu. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions or if you’re unsure whether or not you qualify.
3 bed / 1.5 Bath House for Rent
submitted by borwegen@augsburg.edu
Available immediately: Completely remodeled 3 BR lower-level of a Duplex with all new hardwood floors, granite countertops, dishwasher, in unit laundry and 2 stall garage. Laundry is in private basement where you will have extra storage. Brand new windows for high efficiency.
3 miles from Augsburg campus, and very easy access to I-35. If shared, each bedroom is just over $600 per person.
Lawn care and snow removal included in rent.
Tenant pays for: Gas, Electric, and Internet (if you so choose). No smoking. Pets must be “approved” and with deposit/fee.
Working With Emotions Skills Group – Starts Wednesday March 3
submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu
The Center for Wellness and Counseling (CWC) will be offering a psycho-educational group for Augsburg students starting Wednesday, March 3rd via zoom from 4:30 – 6 pm. The group facilitated by CWC counselor Josh Kent will identify and help students learn about the role of emotions in our lives and skills for working with them. If you are interested in the group or learning more contact Josh at kentjo@augsburg.edu
Free Food Resources for Students
submitted by goodsona@augsburg.edu
Here is a link to free food or how to access free food around the Augsburg Campus
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ELLQmHkUi8IsyDsozFRlnaD1cYcWpGyshipENgDJIFs/edit
Facilities Management Weekly Updates
submitted by abounass@augsburg.edu
Updated information for the facilities management department include:
Mortensen Hall laundry room has reopened.
T-Mobile work at Oren Gateway updates
For more complete information, follow the link to our website.
Recognize Outstanding Faculty Members
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
We have extended the deadline for nominations until March 22. Please consider nominating faculty for awards.
The Office of Academic Affairs and the Faculty Development Committee invite your nominations for the annual Augsburg University Distinguished Contributions Awards. Augsburg annually recognizes individuals or groups that have made exemplary contributions to creating an engaging academic learning environment through awards for teaching, scholarship, and service. All faculty or full-time staff who have been employed at the university for at least three years are eligible for the awards.
Nominations are due Monday, March 22.
Distinguished Contribution in Teaching – Up to two awards may be given in this category, one for full-time faculty and one for adjunct faculty (2 courses per term or less).
Distinguished Contribution in Service
Distinguished Contribution in Scholarship
*Letters of support will help bolster your nomination. Make sure to email them to ctl@augsburg.edu before March 22.
Psych Grad School Panel
submitted by mayper@augsburg.edu
Want to learn more about graduate studies in Psychology? Join department faculty, grad school representatives, and Augsburg alumni currently enrolled in graduate programs to learn more about how graduate studies can help students achieve their career goals.
Psychology and Biopsychology majors and minors are invited to a virtual Zoom meet-up on Thursday, March 11th from 6-7:30pm. Resources on the most popular graduate programs in the area will be available. Please bring questions for our expert panelists!
Forum Podcast Ep. 57: B is for Belonging
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Adriana Ponce-Matteccui (Rubicon Programs) provides an introduction into the concepts of othering and belonging and practical ways to start introducing belonging into your organization or workplace.
The Intersection of Religion and Science: A Conversation with Aisha Mohamed ’16
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Today!
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Zoom Webinar
You are invited to hear Aisha Mohamed ’16 explore the intersection of of religion and science as she shares her own experience of being a Muslim and a biology major at Augsburg. While at Augsburg she was active in MSA and was an Interfaith Scholar and now is a second year student at University of Minnesota Medical School. Aisha will explore ethical questions raised by the advances in science such as organ donation and stem cell research. Awareness of these ethical questions can create strong leaders in scientific and other fields while holding deep connection to their faith. Following Aisha’s presentation, two Augsburg students will offer their responses and there will be time for questions from the audience.
Sponsored by: Interfaith Institute, MSA, and Stem Peer Mentorship and supported by a Bataldan Ethics Grant.
Register in advance for this webinar:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Chapel: Genesia Williams
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
You are invited to chapel at 11:30 am in-person in Hoversten Chapel or via Zoom to hear Genesia Williams to share a message and receive a sending blessing. Genesia is the operations and communications associate for the Minnesota Urban Debate League.
https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/95460363994?pwd=S1lSdks0T1cvcm96ZDNTRTlmYndUUT09
Apply for the 2021-2022 Interfaith, Christensen, or Sabo Scholars – New Deadline is March 8
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
CURRENT STUDENTS:
Want to engage in leadership, service, and learning to make a difference at Augsburg and in the wider community?
Apply to be in one of Augsburg’s three Public Leadership Scholar Programs: Christensen Scholars, Interfaith Scholars, or Sabo Scholars.
In these programs, you will have the opportunity to participate in a yearlong academic seminar with a cohort of your peers. You will contribute to public leadership on campus and in the wider community in the Christian tradition, through interfaith engagement, or civic life. You will also be able to earn 4 upper division semester credits in the Religion or Political Science and receive a $2,000 scholarship.
Who is Eligible?
Christensen and Interfaith Scholars – Current sophomores and juniors who plan to study on campus all of the 2021-22 academic year.
Sabo Scholars – Current students (any level) who plan to study on campus all of the 2021-22 academic year.
APPLYING: Details about the process are available:
Christensen Scholars: http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/christensen-scholars-program/
Interfaith Scholars: https://www.augsburg.edu/interfaith/interfaith-scholars/
Sabo Scholars: https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/2021/01/27/sabo-scholars-2021-2022/
The application deadline has been extended to March 8, 2021!
Questions? Contact either the Christensen Center for Vocation at ccv@augsburg.edu, Interfaith at Augsburg at interfaith@augsburg.edu or Matt Maruggi at maruggi@augsburg.edu, or the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship at sabocenter@augsburg.edu.
It’s Open Education Week
submitted by wack@augsburg.edu
Happy Open Education Week! Join the Lindell Librarians for a quick and informal workshop on Thursday:
Open Education Coffee Break: Idun, Augsburg’s Institutional Repository (March 4 @ 3:30) (bit.ly/AugsburgOER2021-2)
Also check out the library’s OER page (linked below) for taped informational interviews with faculty members Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright and Ben Binder, who have used OER in their classrooms.
Focused Conversation on Academic Structure: TODAY
submitted by wegenke@augsburg.edu
Join Provost Karen Kaivola, deans Monica Devers and Ryan Haaland, and faculty members Laura Boisen, Dal Liddle, and Diane Pike for an update on the work of the academic structure task force.
Focused Conversation: Academic Structure
Wednesday, February 24
12:30 p.m.
To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the live-stream link when available, visit the All Hands page (log in required).
Sad News About Colleagues in Mexico
submitted by mulvihil@augsburg.edu
Today we share the sad news that two staff members at CGEE Mexico, Isabel Sanchez Hernandez and her husband, Moisés Rios, passed away on Sunday and Tuesday, respectively. Both had been in the hospital for COVID for the past month.
Isabel and Moisés were and always will be cherished members of the Augsburg community in Cuernavaca. Isabel worked as CGEE’s cleaner on and off for over 30 years, and Moisés was a night watchman and driver.
Here is a message of remembrance, written by Ann Lutterman-Aguilar, CGEE Mexico site director:
Maria Isabel Sanchez Hernandez was an amazing woman who touched the lives of students, faculty, and staff members alike. Isabel loved to sing while she worked and was known always to be smiling. She took English lessons so that she could communicate better with students, and she often stayed late, well beyond her work shift, so that she could help students with their Spanish homework. She was a colleague and a dear friend, someone who would always go the extra mile for the people around her. Her passing leaves a huge hole in our hearts.
Moisés Rios was a caring man who loved his family above all else. He didn’t speak much English, but this didn’t matter–even with those who didn’t speak Spanish, he always found ways to communicate. Words were not a barrier for Moi. Former students, visiting professors, and staff will attest to his warmth and kindness. As a driver, Moisés made countless runs to the airport, shops, community organizations, and field trip sites, showing every day that he was a critical part of the program team.
Isabel and Moisés leave behind their five children, Rosa, Andres, Diego, Miriam, and Sliri (11 years old).
New Course: Global Movement of Anti-Apartheid Southern Africa and the Murder of George Floyd
submitted by tripp@augsburg.edu
A new program is being offered this summer by the Pan-Afrikan Center and the Center for Global Education and Experience (CGEE) called Anti-Apartheid and Black Lives Matter: Global Movements for Racial Justice.
The program will be offered May 17 – May 28. Students will be able to receive 2 credits and fulfill the Augsburg Experience requirement OR they can take it only to fulfill the Augsburg Experience. The cost of the program is being supported by scholarships from CGEE, the Pan-Afrikan Center, and Augsburg University; therefore, we are able to offer it at a reduced price.
Program participants will critically analyze the global racial unrest movements of the Southern Africa Anti-Apartheid system, and the racially motivated murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Albertina Shifotoka, Program Director of CGEE Namibia, and Azania Tripp, Director of the Pan-Afrikan Center, will facilitate a 2-week program experience that will introduce students to the understanding of how these movements became historical events and impacted policy and the visibilities on racial inequities that impact the Pan-Afrikan diaspora and all BIPOC communities. The program will be offered from May 17 – May 28, 2021 and the deadline for applying is Thurs, March 25.
If you have any questions email Azania Tripp the Pan-Afrikan Director
https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=55727
Student Registrar Position
submitted by enriquej@augsburg.edu
Are you a problem solver who enjoys details? Do you value organization? Consider joining our team!
The Student Assistant position in the Registrar’s Office is a customer service-driven and detail-oriented administrative position with a friendly team in an office setting. The Registrar’s Office is housed within the Academic Affairs Division. We provide services in the areas of document imaging, records retention, transfer evaluation, registration, graduation, term/curriculum records, class scheduling, grade recording, and veteran benefit certification. Our mission is to ensure the integrity of recorded data while providing timely service and communicating information regarding policies and procedures to the Augsburg University community. Consider joining our team and gaining meaningful experience that can be applied to many career fields.
Position available on handshake
Seniors – Use Your Augsburg Bold Scholarship to Study Leadership
submitted by tuchten@augsburg.edu
As part of the Augsburg Bold program, the university offering a scholarship for current seniors looking to continue their education in one of Augsburg’s designated graduate programs. Augsburg is offering a 50% tuition discount in the form of a scholarship. The Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) is one of the designated programs. Find out more by using the link below or contact the program director, Dr. Alan Tuchtenhagen at: tuchten@augsburg.edu
World Wednesday: Business Abroad
submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu
This week’s World Wednesday event is all about Business abroad.
We’ll be discussing study abroad/away options best fit for business majors. Featuring Augsburg business faculty, and our partners at CAPA, global programs known for their business programs and internships abroad, including London, Sydney, and Florence.
Zoom session will be February 24th from 11:30 to noon. A recording will be posted after.
See full details, zoom link and schedule at our blog or follow us on Instagram @global_auggies for updates.
We Need Nominations for Faculty Awards
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
We have extended the deadline for nominations until March 22. Please consider nominating faculty for awards.
The Office of Academic Affairs and the Faculty Development Committee invite your nominations for the annual Augsburg University Distinguished Contributions Awards. Augsburg annually recognizes individuals or groups that have made exemplary contributions to creating an engaging academic learning environment through awards for teaching, scholarship, and service. All faculty or full-time staff who have been employed at the university for at least three years are eligible for the awards.
Nominations are due Monday, March 22.
Distinguished Contribution in Teaching – Up to two awards may be given in this category, one for full-time faculty and one for adjunct faculty (2 courses per term or less).
Distinguished Contribution in Service
Distinguished Contribution in Scholarship
*Letters of support will help bolster your nomination. Make sure to email them to ctl@augsburg.edu before March 22.
Scholarship/ICD/Provost’s Internationalization Grant Proposals Due Monday at Noon
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
The deadline for the annual CTL grants has been extended until Monday, March 1 at Noon. You will find calls for proposals, application forms, samples, and more on the CTL page linked below.
Forum Podcast Ep. 56: Seizing the Moment to Create a New, More Inclusive Normal Continued
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
In this special bonus episode of The Forum Podcast, Maureen Berkner Boyt (The Moxie Exchange) answers questions from listeners that attended our webinar Seizing the Moment to Create a New, More Inclusive Normal.
The Future of Higher Education and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at The 33rd Annual Forum
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The Forum on Workplace Inclusion® at Augsburg University in collaboration with Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) is providing an opportunity for those in Higher Education to address issues specific to their work culture and structure with this special half-day virtual event:
REINVENTING THE HIGHER EDUCATION WORKFORCE AS A MECHANISM FOR DISRUPTING SYSTEMIC RACISM
When: Thursday, March 11, 2021 | 11:30 – 3:45 PM CST
Cost and Registration: $300
***Augsburg Faculty/Staff who wish to participate in the higher education industry track should email workplaceforum@augbusrg.edu to receive a special discount code. Registration includes participation in this special half day industry track session as well as the full five day Forum annual conference.
More information about this special session can be found here: https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/reinventing-the-higher-education-workforce-as-a-mechanism-for-disrupting-systemic-racism/
Note: Augsburg faculty or staff interested in registering should contact The Forum via the instruction listed above. Do not use the registration button found on the link above.
This year’s conference is March 8-12, 2021 and is HRCI and SHRM Continuing Education Credit (CEU) eligible.
Augsburg Named Top Producer of Fulbrighters
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
We are delighted to be a 2020-2021 Fulbright Top Producing Institution as advertised in the Chronicle of Higher Education. Congratulations to our 5 students who are or will be teaching English in 4 countries through Fulbright. Fulbrighters foster mutual understanding, share
knowledge across communities, and improve lives around the world. We are proud that
our students are representing Augsburg University and the United States as cultural
ambassadors during the Fulbright Program’s 75th anniversary year!
The students representing Augsburg as Fulbright English Teaching Assistants are: Winni Godi ’17 (Rwanda), Abdulkadir Sharif ’20 (Malaysia), Eh Soe Dwe ’20 (Malaysia), Natalya Arevalo ’20 (Honduras), Bethany Lor ’19 (South Korea).
For Fulbright, you can study, do research, or teach. If you are interested in learning more about Fulbright, contact Augsburg’s Fulbright Program Advisor Dixie Shafer at shafer@augsburg.edu.
Present Your Research at Zyzzogeton – Register by March 5
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Augsburg’s annual Zyzzogeton Research Symposium showcases the work of over 80 undergraduate researchers in all academic disciplines and will take place VIRTUALLY on April 13th. Students who have conducted research over the course of the last year and would like to present a poster should register at the URGO website (www.augsburg.edu/urgo) by March 5th (a mentor-approved abstract is required to register).
For questions about registration or the event, please contact crombie@augsburg.edu
Get Paid to Do Summer Research Off Campus
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
Get paid to conduct scientific research with some of the nation’s top academics at universities, labs, or institutes through a summer research program. Such programs are a great way to enhance your education, meet new people, and explore a new city!
Visit URGO’s website using the link below to begin searching for opportunities. The deadline for many programs is in January 2021.
Contact URGO at urgo@augsburg.edu to make an individual appointment if you need help finding opportunities or crafting your applications.
Auggie Basics Housing – Applications Now Open
submitted by randallj@augsburg.edu
As part of the Augsburg University Equity Proposal, the Auggie Basics – Housing initiative is designed to address the needs of students who experience housing instability. The purpose of the program is to provide a bridge for students whose housing is not stable as they seek to identify a permanent solution.
Students accepted into the Auggie Basics Program will live on campus without cost to the student. Regardless of when students enter the program, the housing commitment will cover the full academic year if needed. If the student secures permanent housing elsewhere, they will be released from the program and the spot will be offered to another student. Summer housing may be an option. Students must reapply each academic year. Being chosen for the Auggie Basics program one year does not guarantee participation in future years.
To apply, please complete the application below. If you have any questions, please contact studentaffairs@augsburg.edu or call the Student Affairs office at 612 330 1160.
Please answer all of the following questions with as much detail as you are comfortable providing.
Skills Group on Working With Emotions – Starting Wednesday, March 3
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The Center for Wellness and Counseling (CWC) will be offering a psycho-educational group for Augsburg students starting Wednesday, March 3rd via zoom from 4:30 – 6 pm. The group facilitated by CWC counselor Josh Kent will identify and help students learn about the role of emotions in our lives and skills for working with them. If you are interested in the group or learning more contact Josh at kentjo@augsburg.edu
“A Breath for George” Film, Thursday at 7 p.m.
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Thursday 2/25, 7-9pm CST – All students, staff, faculty and community members are invited and welcome!
Register here: https://augsburg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_b9TUIyWxQQiQJgs4XZJsEg
Please join Augsburg Women Engaged (AWE) and valued Augsburg campus and community partners in watching this groundbreaking film honoring the life and death of George Floyd as well as exploring the larger issues of police brutality, systemic racism, and anti-Black racism. The film uplifts the voices of Minnesotan artists, scholars, and community members who have been historically and negatively impacted by these injustices, through a collection of interviews, music, and poetry.
Immediately following the viewing, there will be a 30-minute discussion with the following esteemed guests:
Austene Van, the filmmaker and Founder/Artistic Director of New Dawn Theatre
Joanne K. Reeck, M.A., Augsburg Vice President for Equity and Inclusion
Dr. Terrance Kwame-Ross, Augsburg Associate Professor & Chair of Education
Dr. Michael Lansing, Augsburg Associate Professor & Chair of History
Free Oak Entertainment Center (with photos)
submitted by lindn@augsburg.edu
Free Oak Entertainment Center
Giving away our entertainment center. It is modular, made up of three pieces, so can be arranged in various configurations, or separated in different rooms. Custom built, oak, with adjustable shelving. Excellent condition.
Email with questions or if you want to arrange to pick it up.
Unit 1 (first two photos):
60” tall, 34” wide, 24.5” deep
Glass doors. Four shelves.
Unit 2:
36” tall, 34” wide, 24.5” deep
Four shelves.
Unit 3:
18” tall, 40” wide, 24.5” deep
Includes an upholstered cushion for seating.
Click link below for photos and details.
New – Forum Podcast ep. 57: B is for Belonging
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Adriana Ponce-Matteccui (Rubicon Programs) provides an introduction into the concepts of othering and belonging and practical ways to start introducing belonging into your organization or workplace.
Open Education Week is Next Week
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Open Education Week is March 1-6! Join the Lindell Librarians for quick and informal workshops that explore finding and using open materials at Augsburg. Mark your calendars for:
Open Education Coffee Break: Finding Supplemental Resources (March 1 @ 3:00) (link forthcoming)
Open Education Coffee Break: Idun (March 4 @ 3:30) (link forthcoming)
And keep an eye on the library’s OER page for more information about how open resources are used right here at Augsburg!
Institutional Student Surveys: Closing the Loop
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Thank you to all those who attended our Assessment Day events! In case you missed the institutional assessment session, you can catch up with this recorded presentation, “Institutional Student Surveys: Closing the Loop”.
Have an idea to share? Please consider taking a moment to fill out this form to share your new approaches to supporting our students. Form Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehkxAZOawT_CjJV6Fa2xxEdR93byB5uptbko1MJnMI6CGnfA/viewform?gxids=7628
Recording of “Institutional Student Surveys: Closing the Loop”
Nominations for the 2020-2021 Augsburg Leadership Awards are Now Open
submitted by thaohh4@augsburg.edu
Hello everyone,
Nominations for the 2020-2021 Augsburg Leadership Awards are now open!
These awards recognize student leaders, student organizations, and organization advisors for their innovation and outstanding leadership during this academic year. Recipients will be honored at the 22nd Annual Augsburg Leadership Awards on Sunday, April 18th from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. via Zoom.
We strongly encourage all faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members to submit nominations; self-nominations are also encouraged. The deadline for nominations is Friday, March 12 by 5:00 p.m.
To nominate an individual or a student organization, and for more information on the award descriptions and criteria, please click the link below: (https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/forms)
Please contact Alex Abraha (abrahaa2@augsburg.edu) from Campus Life if you have any questions or need additional information. Thank you!
Augsburg Senior Leadership Society Applications Now Open
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Hello student leaders,
Campus Life is currently accepting applications for the Augsburg Senior Leadership Society, which recognizes graduating seniors (i.e., those graduating in Spring, Summer, or Fall 2021) for their leadership contributions during their tenure at Augsburg University. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 11. Please click on the link below to apply: (https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/forms)
Those who apply for the Society will also be considered for the following awards:
– Linda Schrempp Alberg Endowed Leadership Award, which is given to one senior (by credit) and carries an award amount of $500.
– Marina Christensen Justice Award, which is awarded at Commencement.
Those accepted into the Augsburg Senior Leadership Society will be inducted and recognized at the 22nd Annual Augsburg Leadership Awards, taking place virtually on Sunday, April 18 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
If you have any questions or would like further information regarding these leadership recognition opportunities for Augsburg University Seniors, please reach out to Michael Grewe (grewe@augsburg.edu) from Campus Life.
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Dr. Bill Green and Panelists, Thursday, 4:30 p.m.
submitted by truem@augsburg.edu
Join Sabo Center staff as we commemorate Black History Month by
highlighting a history of power building and resilience in Black
Communities in the Twin Cities. We are inviting community leaders to bring
voice to the collective story of resilience and power in historically black
communities and neighborhoods in Minneapolis, St. Paul and beyond.
This will be a virtual event on Thursday, February 25th from 4:30-5:45pm.
RSVP Here
Virtual Info Session: Ciresi Walburn Scholarship
submitted by mitche13@augsburg.edu
Tuesday, Feb. 23rd, 2021
4:30PM -5:30PM
Zoom Link: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/94853272946
WHO CAN APPLY?
This opportunity is open to African-American men who are sophomores this spring. Participants need to be U.S. citizens who graduate from a Minnesota high school and have demonstrated financial need. Participants have to be on track for four-year graduation, be available to participate in all activities, and be motivated.
Benefits:
$10,000 in Scholarships ($5,000 per year)
A two-credit summer leadership course
Participation in a national leadership conference, expenses paid
Paid summer internship
Ongoing cohort activities, including service projects and networking with community leaders
$1,000.00 incentive paid for on-time graduation
https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/94853272946
Posted onFebruary 22, 2021
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Augsburg Senior Leadership Society Applications Now Open
submitted by gaskillj@augsburg.edu
Hello student leaders,
Campus Life is currently accepting applications for the Augsburg Senior Leadership Society, which recognizes graduating seniors (i.e., those graduating in Spring, Summer, or Fall 2021) for their leadership contributions during their tenure at Augsburg University. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 11. Please click on the link below to apply: (https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/forms)
Those who apply for the Society will also be considered for the following awards:
– Linda Schrempp Alberg Endowed Leadership Award, which is given to one senior (by credit) and carries an award amount of $500.
– Marina Christensen Justice Award, which is awarded at Commencement.
Those accepted into the Augsburg Senior Leadership Society will be inducted and recognized at the 22nd Annual Augsburg Leadership Awards, taking place virtually on Sunday, April 18 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
If you have any questions or would like further information regarding these leadership recognition opportunities for Augsburg University Seniors, please reach out to Michael Grewe (grewe@augsburg.edu) from Campus Life.
Stories of Power and Resilience, Thursday, February 25
submitted by truem@augsburg.edu
Please join the Sabo Center staff as we commemorate Black History Month by highlighting the history of power building and resilience in Black
Communities in the Twin Cities. We are inviting community leaders to bring
voice to the collective story of resilience and power in historically Black
communities and neighborhoods in Minneapolis, St. Paul and beyond.
This will be a virtual event on Thursday, February 25 from 4:30-5:45pm.
RSVP Here
Present Your Research at Zyzzogeton – Register by March 5
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s annual Zyzzogeton Research Symposium showcases the work of over 80 undergraduate researchers in all academic disciplines and will take place VIRTUALLY on April 13th. Students who have conducted research over the course of the last year and would like to present a poster should register at the URGO website (www.augsburg.edu/urgo) by March 5th (a mentor-approved abstract is required to register).
For questions about registration or the event, please contact crombie@augsburg.edu