Augsburg University News and Announcements
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Please join us in Hoversten Chapel or by Zoom for chapel today at 11:30 am for Lessons and Carols. Chapel is live streamed via Zoom. The bulletin for today is available online. http://web.augsburg.edu/campusministry/Daily_Chapel_Bulletins/2020-21_Bulletins/2020-12-10_Chapel_bulletin.pdf
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Date: January 26, 2021
Time: 4:00- 5:00 pm CST
Format: Zoom Webinar
Interfaith at Augsburg invites you to join in reflecting upon how various religious and secular traditions call for our engagement in loving and serving the neighbor, working for healing, justice, peace and mercy, and the care of creation in a divided and often distrustful nation and world.
Farhan Latif, President of the El-Hibri Foundation, will moderate a conversation with:
Imam Makram El-Amin, Masjid An-Nur in Minneapolis
Professor Lori Brandt Hale, chair of Augsburg University’s Department of Religion and Philosophy
Rabbi Rabbi Arielle LeKach-Rosenberg, Assistant Rabbi, Shir Tikvah Congregation in Minneapolis
Following the presentations we will hear from student respondents, and there will be time for Q&A..
Our presenters:
Farhan Latif is a philanthropic leader, social entrepreneur and cross sector mobilizer on minority inclusion. He is the President of the El-Hibri Foundation, focused on cross sector approaches to foster inclusion across religious and political divides.
Imam Makram El-Amin has worked for more than two decades as a religious and community leader, firmly rooted in the principle of our inherent human dignity. Imam El-Amin leads Al Maa’uun (Neighborly Needs) Community Outreach Services that addresses food insecurity, affordable housing, career services, and mentoring.
Lori Brandt Hale is Professor and Chair of Religion and Philosophy at Augsburg University, where she has taught since 1998. Brandt Hale has devoted her academic career both to teaching and to studying the life and legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
Rabbi Arielle LeKach-Rosenberg serves as Assistant Rabbi at Shir Tikvah with a focus on music, prayer and activism. She was ordained by the Rabbinical School of Hebrew College in June 2017. She spent her final two years of rabbinical school working as a full-time rabbinic fellow at B’nai Jeshurun in New York City.
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The Student Financial Services office will be offering drop-in appointments next week (December 14th-17th). Please stop by via zoom to speak to a counselor about any financial aid or billing questions you may have. Available times can be found here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mv5wolj_Jw-XYFW6xsclqE2MFoxWxpP1o93wpzrF374/edit?usp=sharing
We look forward to meeting with you!
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Saliva tests are available to students, faculty, and staff. These are leftover tests from the November 11 and 18 testing events we held on campus. They must be used by the end of December 30. What you need to do:
Pick up a free saliva test kit from Elaine Eschenbacher in the Mortensen lobby on
Friday, Dec 11, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. or Tuesday, Dec 15, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Beginning on Monday, you also can pick up test kits at Lindell Library’s circulation desk. See library hours for the rest of the semester at https://library.augsburg.edu/hours.
You are welcome to take 1 or 2 tests at this time
You will be asked to fill out a simple form to provide your name and email address
Follow the instructions on the saliva test kit and mail it by the end of December 30. (The instructions require that you go online to register the test, which you can do on a smart phone or tablet.)
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As we near the end of 2020, the human resources and payroll department would like to inform you of the following important year-end updates to ensure smooth and timely payroll and W-2 processing.
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Please be sure Human Resources has your current address and other information on file. For changes, please fill out the Address/Phone Number Update form below.
2020 W-2 Tax forms will be mailed at the end of January 2021, but the Post Office will not forward these forms. Please let us know if you’ve moved or will be moving soon. Thank you!
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Please submit any change forms you may have for current 2020 benefits to HR by noon Friday, December 11 to be processed on the December 18 pay date. This includes routine HSA, retirement, direct deposit and tax withholding changes. Email hr@augsburg.edu if you have questions or need help.
Secure Link to Human Resources & Payroll
To protect your information, forms containing sensitive data such as banking 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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The Echo, Augsburg’s student-run newspaper, is looking for students interested in our positions of Managing Editor and Features Editor.
Managing Editor is one of our highest paid positions and is responsible for budget tracking, payment of staff and assisting in leadership responsibilities for the paper. Features Editor is responsible for curating and editing articles that provide in-depth news stories on areas of interest to the Augsburg community. Both positions are great opportunities for students who are looking to develop their writing, editing and leadership skills or are passionate about community and the power of narrative.
*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!*
Please reach us at echo@augsburg.edu to learn more about what these positions entail. To apply, send over a cover letter and resume!
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Global Minnesota is bringing this global conversation to Minnesota, presented in partnership with Augsburg University (Center for Global Education and Experience and LGBTQIA+ Student Services).
Speakers:
Minnesota Senator D. Scott Dibble
Garuka Christian Nsabimana, Independent Human Rights Attorney in Rwanda
Antonio Ortega, Doctoral Students and CGEE instructors in México
Monica Meyer, Executive Director, OutFront Minnesota
Raziel Valiño, Medical and Cultural Anthropologist and CGEE instructor
We invite you to join this FREE VIRTUAL EVENT.
Title: Advancing LGBTQIA+ Rights Worldwide
Date: December 10, 2020
Time: 12 pm CST
The program will include breakout rooms with the opportunity for audience engagement and participation.
Join us individually OR as a classroom!
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Thursday, December 10 and Friday, December 11 are the last two days to get your resume and/or cover letter reviewed by a trained Strommen Career Peer Advisor. Virtual resume and cover letter drop-in hours are Thursday 11am-4pm and Friday 11am-3:30pm via Zoom. https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/93298957782
Career Peer Advisors will be unavailable for virtual resume and cover letter drop-in hours during finals week and winter break. Please note: Appointments with career coaches are available during finals week.
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Ready to change the world? Apply for the Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship, a full scholarship to study in Ireland in late summer 2021 with a cohort of student leaders from around the country!
The Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship was founded to empower students of color with a transformative experience abroad, much like Frederick Douglass was inspired by his travels. This year’s cohort is co-sponsored by the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs to commemorate the 175th anniversary of Douglass’s four-month journey around Ireland.
You’ll be based in Dublin and visit other cities where Douglass campaigned, while meeting with government leaders and social justice activists. Special emphasis on leadership, social justice, agitation for positive change and cross-cultural understanding – so critical in 2020 of all years!
This opportunity is offered by CIEE, a study abroad organization that Augsburg partners with. All program fees are covered and airfare is COVERED – you only pay for your passport (if you need one) and a few meals.
All eligible students who submit an application also qualify for a $1,500 scholarship towards any CIEE summer program! You don’t have to win the fellowship to qualify for this funding!!
Questions? Email FDGF@ciee.org
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AAC had a busy meeting on Monday, December 7. Several proposals were reviewed. RLN 336 changed its course title to “Latin American Liberation Theologies and Social Change” (adding the “and Social Change” to its former title).
Campus Ministry was approved for an alternative spring break experience that “offers the Augsburg student community an opportunity to look deeper at justice issues in the Twin Cities and surrounding area, and engage in meaningful, relationship centered volunteer work”. Their experiences will be virtual or distanced this year.
AAC also approved the proposed new “Critical Race and Ethnicity Studies” program. The department still needs Faculty Senate approval before heading to the full faculty.
In addition to the three approved proposals, there was an update about the TEL subcommittee and its work on hybrid/online course approvals, as well as a point of information about recommendations for student learning put forth by the Augsburg Day Student Government.
Finally, the committee was briefly introduced to an intended proposal for student advisory grades. Feedback was given and is still being added by AAC.
You can find more information about the committee (including proposal forms, meeting minutes, and archival information) at https://inside.augsburg.edu/facultysenate/aac/.
You can access the AAC approvals in the tracking spreadsheet linked below (it is also linked on the AAC page above).
Questions about AAC can be directed to AAC Chair, Phyllis Kapetanakis, or Program Coordinator, Kerri Maher.
AAC Approval Tracking (can only be accessed with an Augsburg login)
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Premiering Wednesday, December 16 at 3:10 pm.
Presented by: Lee George and Sandy Tilton from the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work and Melissa Hensley from the Department of Social Work
What has happened to internships since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic? How can students connect with meaningful experiences? How can faculty support students in online or remote internships? This ED Talk will discuss processes and resources for students who are seeking internships. Changes and updates, as well as resources for faculty, will be discussed. In addition, the internship process used by the social work department will be discussed as an example of facilitating both online and in-person internship experiences.
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).
EDTalks Zoom Information (can only be viewed with Augsburg login)
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Research/Creative Activity can be done in all disciplines. There are 400, 200, and 100 hour options.
Compensation over 11 Weeks:
400 hours – $5700
200 hours – $2850
100 hours – $1425
First step: Read the URGO Summer Research Info Packet (found at the link below)
Second step: Talk to faculty in your discipline(s) and ask if they have ongoing research and are willing to mentor you
Phase 1 Application is due February 4th
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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.
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The Boren Scholarship program is an initiative by the US Federal Government to increase the study of languages by individuals committed to public service careers. The Boren Awards fund intensive language study abroad for U.S. undergrad and grad students. After graduation, Boren winners complete one-year minimum of paid work in the federal government, in areas like national defense, diplomacy, and intelligence. STEM majors can apply for summer scholarships too! The Boren Scholarship can be used to cover a variety of study abroad experiences, including their Flagship Language Initiative programs and others. URGO and Study Abroad provide joint advising on this program and will work with all applicants to select the program, develop budgets and write the application essays.
Scholarship amounts:
Up to $25,000 for 25-52 weeks (preferred)
Up to $12,500 for 12-24 weeks
Up to $8,000 for 8-11 weeks (STEM majors only)
If you are interested, here are your next steps:
• Check out the Boren website (https://www.borenawards.org/) to learn about languages you can study and preferred countries!
• Let us know your interest by contacting Dixie Shafer (shafer@augsburg.edu) or Andrea Dvorak (dvorak@augsburg.edu).
• DUE January 20: send a draft of your application to urgo@augsburg.edu or dvorak@augsburg.edu – we will work through several drafts from this point to ensure that you submit the strongest application possible.
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Each year URGO offers $1,325 research grants for undergraduates who wish to gain research experience with an Augsburg faculty member. These grants require 100 hours of research over the course of the academic year and are a great way to ease into research or to continue work on an existing project.
Grants are awarded on a rolling basis, so student-faculty research teams are encouraged to submit proposals in the fall. The URGO Advisory Committee meets bi-monthly and will begin reviewing proposals September 14th.
If you have any questions about undergraduate research opportunities, please contact Dixie Shafer at shafer@augsburg.edu or urgo@augsburg.edu.
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If you want to talk about the graduate school application process or you are in the middle of applying and want someone to review your materials, contact urgo@agusburg.edu to make an appointment.
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Campus Kitchen is excited to share updates about a grant we recently received. Check it out!
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Students – don’t forget about TutorMe! It is available to Augsburg students 24/7 and offers tutoring in over 300 subjects from qualified tutors. Students are able to use 3 hours a week; 3 one hour sessions or 6 thirty-minute sessions. You can find TutorMe on Moodle by clicking any of your 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 TutorMe. For more information on other tutoring and academic skills options, please click “Tutoring & Academic Skills Information”.
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Do you need insurance? You can sign up for 2021 private health and dental insurance through MNsure now through December 22, 2020.
Click the link below for info on how to sign up. If you have questions about whether you might qualify for these plans, or for Medical Assistance (free insurance for those meeting income guidelines), contact Health Access MN at 651-645-0215 for free, expert enrollment assistance.
MN Sure Open Enrollment
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Terrance Kwame-Ross, Chair and professor of the Department of Education and Peg Finders, former professor of the Department of Education have a new article published by Change, The Magazine of Higher Learning. Spaces in higher education are predominantly white, and white people tend to silence the voices of faculty and staff of color without realizing it. These “white talk moves” suppress important perspectives and voices, and prevent meaningful inclusion. We share these here as a common vocabulary for greater and greater recognition and disruption, in Higher Education, that can lead to “real” equity, equality, and quality of all voices, particularly of BIPOC in predominately White campuses and spaces. You can download a free copy of the article by clicking on the link or emailing kwameros@augsburg.edu or margaretfinders@gmail.com
https://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/SAJSZIEPGHIWHMVCHXTY/full?target=10.1080/00091383.2020.1807879
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The Augsburg community mourns the loss of faculty emeritus of religion, Dr. Phil Quanbeck, Sr. Dr. Quanbeck passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of December 1. He was 93 years old.
Phil Quanbeck, Sr. received the bachelor of arts degree from Augsburg College, the bachelor of divinity from Augsburg Theological Seminary, and the master of theology and the doctor of theology from Princeton Theological Seminary. He leaves a long legacy at Augsburg, where he taught at both Augsburg College and the Seminary, from 1957 until 1993. He continued teaching in Augsburg’s Weekend College after retiring from his full-time faculty position.
His obituary and memorial service information is available at the link shared below.
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Forum Webinar – Eight Strategies for Creating a More Inclusive Volunteer Program
When: December 17, 2020 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CST
Level: Introductory
Track: D&I Strategy
Presenter: Lisa Joyslin, Minnesota Association for Volunteer Administration
Cost: Free
Many organizations struggle to engage volunteers who reflect the racial and ethnic diversity of the communities they serve. In response to this issue, the Minnesota Association for Volunteer Administration (MAVA) recently embarked on a research study which resulted in the development of a set of eight strategies for creating a more inclusive volunteer program within nonprofit and government organizations. These strategies serve as a starting point for leaders who are seeking concrete next steps to better engage volunteers from racially diverse and immigrant communities.
In this interactive session, you’ll learn about the eight strategies, share your own experiences, and create an action plan for launching a more inclusive volunteer program within your own organization.
Learning Outcomes
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In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Pam McElvane (Diversity MBA) offers how to create an effective DEI strategy that resonates with workers and why it still matters.
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In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Jennifer Brown (Jennifer Brown Consulting) and Dominic Longo (Flourishing Gays) make the case for identity-based leadership development for LGBTQ+ professionals.
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What are students saying about their experiences at Augsburg this semester? The recent NSSE Pulse and TEL surveys captured the opinions of hundreds of students on issues such as their sense of belonging, institutional support, social and academic interactions, and course delivery format.
Faculty Senate and the Provost invite you to join the chair of the Technology Enhanced Learning Committee and Director of Online and Blended Learning Jenny Hanson, and Director of Assessment Ben Denkinger for a review of the findings, followed by a solutions-focused discussion on our institutional response. Faculty Senate has engaged with this information and believes that sharing these findings with faculty and staff now can help us all better prepare for next semester.
One Live Zoom session is still available, and you can register in advance to receive early access to the summary data and an overview of the key findings. Data summaries and a recording of the events will be made available after the events. All staff and faculty are invited to attend.
RSVP now for Tuesday, 12/15, 3-4 pm
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.
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Fridays | “Fellowship Fridays” | 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm, ZOOM
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.
Fellowship Fridays ZOOM Information (This doc is only accessible with an Augsburg email address.)
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Augsburg Local is partnering with the West Bank Business Association to support local businesses in our neighborhood. During this holiday season, check out the West Bank Business Association’s Buy One – Give One gift card promotion!
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As we are entering the 2020 holiday season the main shipping carriers have published their guidelines to have packages arrive by Christmas. If you are planning to send packages make sure to get them in before the following dates.
All dates listed are recommended send-by dates for contiguous US destinations. These dates are not guaranteed so earlier is always better (and cheaper).
UPS
Dec 15 – Ground
Dec 21 – 3 Day Select
Dec 22 – 2nd Day Air
Dec 23 – Next Day Air
FedEx
Dec 15 – Ground/Home
Dec 21 – Express Saver
Dec 22 – 2Day
Dec 23 – Overnight
USPS
Dec 15 – Retail Ground
Dec 18 – First-Class
Dec 19 – Priority
Dec 23 – Priority Express
Thank You
Central Services Staff
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Paid opportunities! Great for Psychology, Social Work, Health Professions, and Education majors
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
2:00-5:00 pm (Log on for a quick chat with recruiter)
Virtual Event – https://zoom.us/j/99843295657
(Stay for just a few minutes to learn more – virtual drop-by table)
Hosted by ACR Homes / ACR Healthcare
Organized by Philip Baumgarn
Virtual Session
Whether you are looking for a flexible part-time job that works around your schedule, patient care experience, an impactful internship, or a rewarding career for after school, ACR Homes may have the ideal fit for you.
Gain great experience for school, your resume, and for life all while making a difference in the lives of people who have disabilities.
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The Augsburg Business Organization is hosting a virtual event Wednesday, December 9th from 4:30 -5:30 pm. This event is meant to connect our members with Augsburg alumni in different professions within the business field. We will have alumni from different industries for our members to connect with and to ask questions.
Guests include:
Briana Alamilla – communication & social media specialist at Augsburg University
Barclay Bates – Associate Product Manager at Midcontinent
Taylor Severson – Big Data Engineer at Cargill and Senior Associate – Technical Analyst at Boomlab
Michael Graham – Anti Money Laundering Investigator and Securities Analyst at US Bank
Brien Boente – Staff Accountant at The MENTOR Network
Event will be hosted and sponsored by the Augsburg Business Organization (ABO)
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Variety of Spring and Summer internships!
Are you a sophomore, junior or senior graduating Spring 2021? Struggling to find an internship? UpTurnships has a strong history and partnership with Augsburg University. Over the years Augsburg has had a number of students who were a part of this outstanding program. They help students find their next career opportunity!
Priority application deadline – Monday, December 14th
*Priority will be given to students who are under-resourced or under-represented in their career field
*Students residing in Hennepin County must apply by the priority deadline to be eligible for an application completion incentive of $100
Apply at: https://www.upturnships.org/for-students
**** NOTE – when applying you will be asked to notify the career center for an access code to complete the CliftonStrenghts. YOU SHOULD EMAIL lshevlin@upturnships.org for the code.
If you have questions, please email careers@augsburg.edu
Strommen Career & Internship Services
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Campus Kitchen is excited to share updates about a grant we recently received. Check it out!
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AAC had a busy meeting on Monday, December 7. Several proposals were reviewed. RLN 336 changed its course title to “Latin American Liberation Theologies and Social Change” (adding the “and Social Change” to its former title).
Campus Ministry was approved for an alternative spring break experience that “offers the Augsburg student community an opportunity to look deeper at justice issues in the Twin Cities and surrounding area, and engage in meaningful, relationship centered volunteer work”. Their experiences will be virtual or distanced this year.
AAC also approved the proposed new “Critical Race and Ethnicity Studies” program. The department still needs Faculty Senate approval before heading to the full faculty.
In addition to the three approved proposals, there was an update about the TEL subcommittee and its work on hybrid/online course approvals, as well as a point of information about recommendations for student learning put forth by the Augsburg Day Student Government.
Finally, the committee was briefly introduced to an intended proposal for student advisory grades. Feedback was given and is still being added by AAC.
You can find more information about the committee (including proposal forms, meeting minutes, and archival information) at https://inside.augsburg.edu/facultysenate/aac/.
You can access the AAC approvals in the tracking spreadsheet linked below (it is also linked on the AAC page above).
Questions about AAC can be directed to AAC Chair, Phyllis Kapetanakis, or Program Coordinator, Kerri Maher.
AAC Approval Tracking (can only be accessed with an Augsburg login)
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Check out the short-term study abroad programs coming up for Summer 2021. Now is a great time to plan ahead! ALL programs fulfill your AUGSBURG EXPERIENCE requirement, as well as other classes:
Apply by January 22, 2021
—CUBA—
Community, Arts, and Culture in Cuba – Summer
THR 295 (Fine Arts)
—GERMANY—
Science and Religion in Germany – Summer
REL 205 (Search for Meaning II) and/or CHM 102 (Lab Science) or SCI 490 (Keystone for Science majors)
—ITALY—
Writing la Dolce Vita: Food, Art, and Culture in Italy – Summer
HIS 170 — Food: A Global History (Humanities LAF)
HIS 440 — Upper Division Topics Course
ENL 221 — Writing about Art and Popular Culture
ENL 324 –Creative Non-Fiction
–MEXICO– (Apply by March 1)
Augsburg CGEE: Language and Culture
Augsburg CGEE: Medical Spanish and Clinical Observership
—SOUTH AFRICA—
Music Therapy in South Africa – Summer
MUS 374 or 474: Music Therapy Practicum (1 credit)
MUS 511: Music Therapy Practicum (0 credits), or
MUS 582: Transcultural Music Therapy (4 credits), or
MUS 511 and MUS 582 (total 4 credits)
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In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Pam McElvane (Diversity MBA) offers how to create an effective DEI strategy that resonates with workers and why it still matters.
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When: December 17, 2020 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CST
Level: Introductory
Track: D&I Strategy
Presenter: Lisa Joyslin, Minnesota Association for Volunteer Administration
Cost: Free
Many organizations struggle to engage volunteers who reflect the racial and ethnic diversity of the communities they serve. In response to this issue, the Minnesota Association for Volunteer Administration (MAVA) recently embarked on a research study which resulted in the development of a set of eight strategies for creating a more inclusive volunteer program within nonprofit and government organizations. These strategies serve as a starting point for leaders who are seeking concrete next steps to better engage volunteers from racially diverse and immigrant communities.
In this interactive session, you’ll learn about the eight strategies, share your own experiences, and create an action plan for launching a more inclusive volunteer program within your own organization.
Learning Outcomes
Identify the barriers that racially and ethnically diverse communities face when trying to volunteer
Learn about concrete strategies for creating a more inclusive volunteer program
Create an action plan to determine next steps for inclusive volunteer engagement at your organization
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As we near the end of 2020, the human resources and payroll department would like to inform you of the following important year-end updates to ensure smooth and timely payroll and W-2 processing.
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The Echo, Augsburg’s student-run newspaper, is looking for students interested in our positions of Managing Editor and Features Editor.
Managing Editor is one of our highest paid positions and is responsible for budget tracking, payment of staff and assisting in leadership responsibilities for the paper. Features Editor is responsible for curating and editing articles that provide in-depth news stories on areas of interest to the Augsburg community. Both positions are great opportunities for students who are looking to develop their writing, editing and leadership skills or are passionate about community and the power of narrative.
*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!*
Please reach us at echo@augsburg.edu to learn more about what these positions entail. To apply, send over a cover letter and resume!
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The Minneapolis Moment is a one-minute play project attempting to continue dialogue rooted in the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the resulting uprisings in a time of pandemic and divisive federal elections. We’ll borrow the model of the Every 28 Hours Plays to create, select, and perform one-minute plays over Zoom or other video media to share with the Augsburg and Minneapolis communities.
The Minneapolis Moment will engage student, staff, and faculty in order to perform selected one-minute plays from the Every 28 Hours Plays and to write and perform new one-minute plays based on experiences since the murder of George Floyd. The goal is to facilitate critical dialogue and reflection by providing multiple viewpoints and multiple experiences.
The design of the project allows participants to start working in December 2020 and continue into the spring semester of 2021 with three or four performances building on each other and able to be broadcast virtually to be in alignment with essential health measures to protect against the pandemic. The idea is to have three or four performances with several one-minute plays and then ultimately to collect and edit them into one larger video. Participants can be involved in only one writing and performance cycle or in them all—it will be up to them. All Augsburg students, staff, and faculty are welcome to participate.
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Campus Ministry invites you to listen to a podcast of the Liturgy of the Hours presented by Luther Seminary Chapel. This week Nate Crary leads a fresh service of Vespers, stirring up music old and new that draws us closer to Bethlehem and closer to the ground on which we reside. We name that ground holy and tend to it as our calling.
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In recognition that observance of recognized religious holidays may affect students’ classroom attendance and the submission of graded work in courses, Augsburg University accommodates religious observances and holidays of diverse religious traditions. This policy reflects the university’s commitment to being responsive to our students’ diverse religious beliefs and to encourage students’ spiritual development.
Students are expected to formally notify their instructors at least two weeks in advance that they will miss class in order to observe a religious holiday. Students are to complete the Religious Observance Notification Form. https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?AugsburgUniv&layout_id=7
The Religious Observance Notification Form must be submitted online. It is routed to the faculty member faculty member and the University Pastors in the Campus Ministry Office. Should either of these parties raise questions about the request, they will contact the student or the faculty member’s academic dean.
The complete policy is available through the Office of Academic Affairs.
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Augsburg Student Music Therapy Association is hosting another Zoom guitar session with Casey Haukos MT-BC. Bring your guitars and any questions you have!
Zoom link: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/91964369252
Email frederil@augsburg.edu if you have any questions.
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Facilities updates for the week include information about elevator maintenance to be completed in Old Main and COVID reminders. Follow the link provided for more detailed information.
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Paid opportunities! Great for Psychology, Social Work, Health Professions, and Education majors
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
2:00-5:00 pm (Log on for a quick chat with recruiter)
Virtual Event – https://zoom.us/j/99843295657
(Stay for just a few minutes to learn more – virtual drop-by table)
Hosted by ACR Homes / ACR Healthcare
Organized by Philip Baumgarn
Virtual Session
Whether you are looking for a flexible part-time job that works around your schedule, patient care experience, an impactful internship, or a rewarding career for after school, ACR Homes may have the ideal fit for you.
Gain great experience for school, your resume, and for life all while making a difference in the lives of people who have disabilities.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel or by Zoom for chapel today at 11:30 am to hear Pastoral Intern Jenn Luong preach in our Advent series. Chapel is live streamed via Zoom https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/95460363994?pwd=S1lSdks0T1cvcm96ZDNTRTlmYndUUT09.
The bulletin for today is available online. http://web.augsburg.edu/campusministry/Daily_Chapel_Bulletins/2020-21_Bulletins/2020-12-08_Chapel_bulletin.pdf
During Advent, you are invited to watch a short message from the Rev. Meta Herrick Carlson, a pastor and poet living in Minneapolis, MN. Meta is passionate about cultivating leadership, challenging systems, and preaching that moves us toward mercy and justice. She is also a co-founder of the Alter Guild podcast network. This week she offers a Blessing for Wonder.
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The Minneapolis Moment is a one-minute play project attempting to continue dialogue rooted in the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the resulting uprisings in a time of pandemic and divisive federal elections. We’ll borrow the model of the Every 28 Hours Plays to create, select, and perform one-minute plays over Zoom or other video media to share with the Augsburg and Minneapolis communities.
The Minneapolis Moment will engage student, staff, and faculty in order to perform selected one-minute plays from the Every 28 Hours Plays and to write and perform new one-minute plays based on experiences since the murder of George Floyd. The goal is to facilitate critical dialogue and reflection by providing multiple viewpoints and multiple experiences.
The design of the project allows participants to start working in December 2020 and continue into the spring semester of 2021 with three or four performances building on each other and able to be broadcast virtually to be in alignment with essential health measures to protect against the pandemic. The idea is to have three or four performances with several one-minute plays and then ultimately to collect and edit them into one larger video. Participants can be involved in only one writing and performance cycle or in them all—it will be up to them. All Augsburg students, staff, and faculty are welcome to participate.
submitted by benitezk@augsburg.edu
Join ABO this Wednesday for our Alumni Career Panel event. We will have Augsburg graduates from different industries such as US Bank, The Mentor Network, etc. We hope to see you there! Feel free to RSVP on Auggie Life
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 9th
Time: 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Zoom Link: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/99364218760#success
submitted by rjohn@augsburg.edu
This week’s COVID-19 Status Blog notes that Augsburg’s low on-campus case rate coincides with a slight decline in cases statewide since mid-November. The blog includes a link to Augsburg’s COVID-19 Dashboard as well as an MPR newsletter that provides helpful detail about case and testing rates across Minnesota.
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
Download COVIDaware MN, Minnesota’s COVID-19 exposure notification app. The app notifies you if you’ve been near someone who tested positive for COVID-19. If you test positive, you can use the app to anonymously notify anyone you’ve been near. The app is free and does not collect any personal information or track your location. This app is made available by the State of Minnesota, in partnership with the PathCheck Foundation.
Download here: covidawaremn.com/
Please note that this app does not replace the CampusClear app. The CampusClear app is an app that the Augsburg community must complete daily before coming to campus or leaving their residence hall. Self-screening is an easy action to take and one that is critical in helping reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Download here: campusclear.com/
submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu
If you are looking for a way to enhance global learning in your classroom, consider bringing in a guest speaker or global learning activity, arranged by the Center for Global Education and Experience (CGEE). With our vast network of in-country experts on our staff, as well as community leaders and partners in Latin America, Southern Africa, and Palestine, we can find speakers and activities for you on a wide range of topics.
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When: November 19, 2020 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CST
Level: Intermediate
Track: D&I Strategy
Presenters: Dr. Christopher Sansone, Verticle Leadership | Maria Velasco, MA, Beyond Inclusion group
Cost: Free
Success in diversity and inclusion initiatives eludes many organizations. Often leaders make the fatal error of avoiding valuable resistance. In this interactive experience, you’ll explore the positive role resistance plays in the implementation of successful diversity and inclusion initiatives. Transformative leaders who know the probable sequence, sources, and variety of fears unique to diversity and inclusion change initiatives can respond proactively through open engagement.
Learning Outcomes
Understanding the role of resistance in diversity and inclusion initiatives
Recognizing resistance and how it can thwart or be openly engaged to support change
Learning leadership strategies to engage resistance as a positive force for diversity, equity, and inclusion change initiatives
submitted by grayk2@augsburg.edu
This is the last week to get your resume and/or cover letter reviewed by a trained Strommen Career Peer Advisor. Virtual resume and cover letter drop-in hours are Tuesday & Thursday 11am-4pm, Wednesday 11am-1:30pm, and Friday 11am-3:30pm via Zoom. https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/93298957782
There will be no virtual resume and cover letter drop-in hours with Career Peer Advisors during finals week or winter break. Please note: Appointments with career coaches will be available during finals week.
submitted by suter@augsburg.edu
As we are entering the 2020 holiday season the main shipping carriers have published their guidelines to have packages arrive by Christmas. If you are planning to send packages make sure to get them in before the following dates.
All dates listed are recommended send-by dates for contiguous US destinations. These dates are not guaranteed so earlier is always better (and cheaper).
UPS
Dec 15 – Ground
Dec 21 – 3 Day Select
Dec 22 – 2nd Day Air
Dec 23 – Next Day Air
FedEx
Dec 15 – Ground/Home
Dec 21 – Express Saver
Dec 22 – 2Day
Dec 23 – Overnight
USPS
Dec 15 – Retail Ground
Dec 18 – First-Class
Dec 19 – Priority
Dec 23 – Priority Express
Thank You
Central Services Staff
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Individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex or asexual (LGBTQIA) continue to face violence, discrimination, and other human rights violations due to their sexual orientation or gender identity, not just in the United States but worldwide.
Global Minnesota is bringing this global conversation to Minnesota, presented in partnership with Augsburg University (Center for Global Education and Experience and LGBTQIA+ Student Services).
Speakers:
Minnesota Senator D. Scott Dibble
Garuka Christian Nsabimana, Independent Human Rights Attorney in Rwanda
Antonio Ortega, Doctoral student in History at the Colegio de Morelos in Cuernavaca, Morelos, México (Augsburg CGEE)
Monica Meyer, Executive Director, OutFront Minnesota
Raziel Valiño, Medical and Cultural Anthropologist (Augsburg CGEE)
We invite you to join this FREE VIRTUAL EVENT.
Title: Advancing LGBTQIA+ Rights Worldwide
Date: December 10, 2020
Time: 12 pm CST
The program will include breakout rooms with the opportunity for audience engagement and participation.
Join us individually OR as a classroom!
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Pam McElvane (Diversity MBA) offers how to create an effective DEI strategy that resonates with workers and why it still matters.
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
What are students saying about their experiences at Augsburg this semester? The recent NSSE Pulse and TEL surveys captured the opinions of hundreds of students on issues such as their sense of belonging, institutional support, social and academic interactions, and course delivery format.
Faculty Senate and the Provost invite you to join the chair of the Technology Enhanced Learning Committee and Director of Online and Blended Learning Jenny Hanson, and Director of Assessment Ben Denkinger for a review of the findings, followed by a solutions-focused discussion on our institutional response. Faculty Senate has engaged with this information and believes that sharing these findings with faculty and staff now can help us all better prepare for next semester.
Two live Zoom sessions are available, and you can register in advance to receive early access to the summary data and an overview of the key findings. Data summaries and a recording of the events will be made available after the events. All staff and faculty are invited to attend.
RSVP now for either of the sessions below:
Wednesday, 12/9, 3-4 pm or
Tuesday, 12/15, 3-4 pm
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.
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
As the semester comes to a close, don’t miss a critical opportunity to hear what students think about your course! The University Course Survey (UCS) is now open (https://p19.courseval.net/etw/ets/et.asp?nxappid=AU2&nxmid=start), and setting aside time during class is an effective way to maximize the number of responses to this institution-wide survey. Create a link on your Moodle site, or share it live during class and give students 5 minutes to complete the questionnaire.
But what about those burning questions that aren’t on the UCS?! With so many changes to course delivery, the typical UCS might not be telling you all that you want to know. That’s why we’re offering resources to help you design your own customizable course-specific survey. These allow you to set your own survey goals and obtain crucial and confidential feedback on student experiences in your classes.
Click below for a link to the End of Semester Supplemental Course Survey Template and a brief instructional video on how to set these up in your own classes. (You must use your Augsburg login to view.)
End of Semester Supplemental Course Survey Template and Instructional Video
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Students – don’t forget about TutorMe! It is available to Augsburg students 24/7 and offers tutoring in over 300 subjects from qualified tutors. Students are able to use 3 hours a week; 3 one hour sessions or 6 thirty-minute sessions. You can find TutorMe on Moodle by clicking any of your 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 TutorMe. For more information on other tutoring and academic skills options, please click “Tutoring & Academic Skills Information”.
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
“Take 2” is a series of 2-minute videos by Augsburg Faculty sharing creative ways they have adjusted their classroom strategies to the remote learning environment. Yes, everyone is really pressed for time right now–that’s why we’ve kept it brief. So during your lunch break this week, tune in and “take 2” for a quick teaching tip.
submitted by tuchten@augsburg.edu
Faculty and Staff – Use your Augsburg employee tuition benefit to pursue a graduate credential in leadership. Check out our website is at: https://www.augsburg.edu/mal/ for information about the MA in Leadership, the three course Graduate Certificate in Leadership Studies (GCLS), as well as the dual MBA/MAL degree.
All spring term MAL classes will be online.
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The Echo, Augsburg’s student-run newspaper, is looking for students interested in our positions of Managing Editor and Features Editor.
Managing Editor is one of our highest paid positions and is responsible for budget tracking, payment of staff and assisting in leadership responsibilities for the paper. Features Editor is responsible for curating and editing articles that provide in-depth news stories on areas of interest to the Augsburg community. Both positions are great opportunities for students who are looking to develop their writing, editing and leadership skills or are passionate about community and the power of narrative.
*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!*
Please reach us at echo@augsburg.edu to learn more about what these positions entail. To apply, send over a cover letter and resume!
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You are invited and you are welcome to invite others to attend a Facebook Live event on Tuesday, December 8 to learn all about Augsburg Enrollment.
What is today’s college admission process like? How can students get financial aid and scholarships? What do we look for in future Auggies?
Director of Undergraduate and International Admission Devon Ross ’93 and Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions Shonna Fulford ’09 work every day to help high school students apply for college. Tune in while we are Live on Facebook to ask questions or comment below if you are looking for information or assistance with a college application.
Join the Auggie Connections private Facebook Group to watch and participate: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AuggieConnections
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Rentals are due soon! 3 easy ways to return your rentals
1. In-store- we are not closed. Masks required, limited to 10 people in-store at a time
2. UPS Label. Go to our website https://augsburg.bncollege.com/shop/augsburg/page/rental-book-return and request a UPS label under rental returns. ( a $5 fee is charged for this service
3. Mail via USPS. Please include your name and phone number used at the time of rental to ensure proper credit. Send to:
Augsburg University Bookstore
Attn; Rental Return
610 22nd Ave S,
Minneapolis, MN 55454
RENTALS DUE 12/17/2020
https://augsburg.bncollege.com/shop/augsburg/page/rental-book-return
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Research/Creative Activity can be done in all disciplines. There are 400, 200, and 100 hour options.
Compensation over 11 Weeks:
400 hours – $5700
200 hours – $2850
100 hours – $1425
First step: Read the URGO Summer Research Info Packet (found at the link below)
Second step: Talk to faculty in your discipline(s) and ask if they have ongoing research and are willing to mentor you
Phase 1 Application is due February 4th
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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.
submitted by tengwalm@augsburg.edu
The Boren Scholarship program is an initiative by the US Federal Government to increase the study of languages by individuals committed to public service careers. The Boren Awards fund intensive language study abroad for U.S. undergrad and grad students. After graduation, Boren winners complete one-year minimum of paid work in the federal government, in areas like national defense, diplomacy, and intelligence. STEM majors can apply for summer scholarships too! The Boren Scholarship can be used to cover a variety of study abroad experiences, including their Flagship Language Initiative programs and others. URGO and Study Abroad provide joint advising on this program and will work with all applicants to select the program, develop budgets and write the application essays.
Scholarship amounts:
Up to $25,000 for 25-52 weeks (preferred)
Up to $12,500 for 12-24 weeks
Up to $8,000 for 8-11 weeks (STEM majors only)
If you are interested, here are your next steps:
• Check out the Boren website (https://www.borenawards.org/) to learn about languages you can study and preferred countries!
• Let us know your interest by contacting Dixie Shafer (shafer@augsburg.edu) or Andrea Dvorak (dvorak@augsburg.edu).
• DUE January 20: send a draft of your application to urgo@augsburg.edu or dvorak@augsburg.edu – we will work through several drafts from this point to ensure that you submit the strongest application possible.
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Each year URGO offers $1,325 research grants for undergraduates who wish to gain research experience with an Augsburg faculty member. These grants require 100 hours of research over the course of the academic year and are a great way to ease into research or to continue work on an existing project.
Grants are awarded on a rolling basis, so student-faculty research teams are encouraged to submit proposals in the fall. The URGO Advisory Committee meets bi-monthly and will begin reviewing proposals September 14th.
If you have any questions about undergraduate research opportunities, please contact Dixie Shafer at shafer@augsburg.edu or urgo@augsburg.edu.
submitted by tengwalm@augsburg.edu
If you want to talk about the graduate school application process or you are in the middle of applying and want someone to review your materials, contact urgo@agusburg.edu to make an appointment.
submitted by kimbrou@augsburg.edu
As we near the end of 2020, the human resources and payroll department would like to inform you of the following important year-end updates to ensure smooth and timely payroll and W-2 processing.
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
“Take 2” is a series of 2-minute videos by Augsburg Faculty sharing creative ways they have adjusted their classroom strategies to the remote learning environment. Yes, everyone is really pressed for time right now–that’s why we’ve kept it brief. So during your lunch break this week, tune in and “take 2” for a quick teaching tip.
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
What are students saying about their experiences at Augsburg this semester? The recent NSSE Pulse and TEL surveys captured the opinions of hundreds of students on issues such as their sense of belonging, institutional support, social and academic interactions, and course delivery format.
Faculty Senate and the Provost invite you to join the chair of the Technology Enhanced Learning Committee and Director of Online and Blended Learning Jenny Hanson, and Director of Assessment Ben Denkinger for a review of the findings, followed by a solutions-focused discussion on our institutional response. Faculty Senate has engaged with this information and believes that sharing these findings with faculty and staff now can help us all better prepare for next semester.
Two live Zoom sessions are available, and you can register in advance to receive early access to the summary data and an overview of the key findings. Data summaries and a recording of the events will be made available after the events. All staff and faculty are invited to attend.
RSVP now for either of the sessions below:
Wednesday, 12/9, 3-4 pm or
Tuesday, 12/15, 3-4 pm
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.
submitted by reeck@augsburg.edu
A big thank you to the approximately 250 Augsburg faculty and staff members who completed the Anti-Racism Training equity initiative this past Monday and Tuesday. Any opportunity we as an institution take to engage together on topics such as this, not only allows us to grow and/or re-affirm our knowledge and skills, but to also live more-fully and with more integrity into our mission.
“What we do is more important than what we say or what we say we believe.” -bell hooks
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 find TutorMe on Moodle by clicking any of your 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 TutorMe. For more information on other tutoring and academic skills options, please click “Tutoring & Academic Skills Information”.
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This is a quick reminder on setting aside space and time for students to complete these important institutional feedback instruments. We suggest
– let students know ahead of time so they can bring their mobile devices (if meeting face-to-face)
– leave the room during the time if meeting face-to-face (or step away from your Zoom camera but leave it on so it’s clear you’re not monitoring – grab a coffee or let that tea steep)
– affirm that the surveys are voluntary and anonymous
– affirm that the surveys provide valuable information to you and your department chair
submitted by grayk2@augsburg.edu
The Strommen Center for Meaningful Work would like to acknowledge that the job search process has its unique stressors and want you to know we are here to support you. Whether you are graduating this December or in the spring, we are committed to helping you every step of the way. It is for these reasons we are proud to present our Senior Career Toolkit! Over the next two weeks, Augsburg seniors can expect a series of emails from us with tips and tricks to a successful job search! Topics include: How to Write an Effective Resume and Cover Letter, Setting up your LinkedIn for Success, Job Search Tips, Interview Preparation, Tips for Negotiating a Salary Offer, & Career Services to Utilize Post-Augsburg.
Resources for Seniors are also available on our Strommen Community Moodle Site.
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STUDENTS: Want to know where you can submit your writing and art? Want to learn how you can use your voice at Augsburg in the middle of a pandemic?
Join us on Dec. 7 from 4:30p.m.-6:00p.m. to learn more about The Echo, Augsburg’s student-run newspaper, KAUG Radio and Murphy Square, Augsburg’s Literary Journal. Each of these organizations are committed to empowering student voice at Augsburg and will provide tangible ways to get involved with their work.
This event will be in-person and live streamed on our Instagram and Facebooks. There will be music and prepackaged food, including sandwiches and doughnuts! Please RSVP at the link below.
COVID Safety: Maximum capacity for this event is 20 people, social distancing and masks are required.
submitted by shamblet@augsburg.edu
The Echo, Augsburg’s student-run newspaper, is looking for students interested in our positions of Managing Editor and Features Editor.
Managing Editor is one of our highest paid positions and is responsible for budget tracking, payment of staff and assisting in leadership responsibilities for the paper. Features Editor is responsible for curating and editing articles that provide in-depth news stories on areas of interest to the Augsburg community. Both positions are great opportunities for students who are looking to develop their writing, editing and leadership skills or are passionate about community and the power of narrative.
*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!*
Please reach us at echo@augsburg.edu to learn more about what these positions entail. To apply, send over a cover letter and resume!
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
As the semester comes to a close, don’t miss a critical opportunity to hear what students think about your course! The University Course Survey (UCS) is now open (https://p19.courseval.net/etw/ets/et.asp?nxappid=AU2&nxmid=start), and setting aside time during class is an effective way to maximize the number of responses to this institution-wide survey. Create a link on your Moodle site, or share it live during class and give students 5 minutes to complete the questionnaire.
But what about those burning questions that aren’t on the UCS?! With so many changes to course delivery, the typical UCS might not be telling you all that you want to know. That’s why we’re offering resources to help you design your own customizable course-specific survey. These allow you to set your own survey goals and obtain crucial and confidential feedback on student experiences in your classes.
Click below for a link to the End of Semester Supplemental Course Survey Template and a brief instructional video on how to set these up in your own classes. (You must use your Augsburg login to view.)
End of Semester Supplemental Course Survey Template and Instructional Video
submitted by ccharles@augsburg.edu
Feeling stressed? Join us today for a discussion with Josh Kent of the Augsburg Center for Wellness and Counseling. This will be the last meeting of the semester. Look for information in January about Auggie Connect meetings in Spring Semester.
Auggie Connect is open to Augsburg students with disabilities. Join student Zsolt Vincze and CLASS staff Cassie Charles as we host a Zoom space to connect, support one another and find community. Auggie Connect is available Monday from 3:30-4:30 pm. If you need a disability accommodation to participate email ccharles@augsburg.edu
We hope to see you today!
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/98188529961?pwd=SVA5ZGdjdkhOOUw4NSs5YTFmSXhqZz09
Meeting ID: 981 8852 9961
Passcode: 062277
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Benefits-eligible staff should observe the paid holiday schedule unless it is determined by their manager that the department needs to remain open to meet the needs of the campus. Being a student-centered institution, it is expected that certain offices and services will need to remain open on some or all of these days. If you have questions about whether you are scheduled to work, please see your supervisor.
Thank you!
Your Human Resources and Payroll Team
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Why Study Genocide?
People have a very difficult time wrapping their head around why anybody would want to study genocide. But there are actually several very good reasons to do so and they affect the global community. Although one can certainly make the case that there is a moral reason to study genocide, there are practical reasons as well.
A glaring reason to study genocide is that it is sadly not a crime of the past. Modern genocide began in Southwest Africa and has continued through the Holocaust up until today. Recent genocides include the Rohingya in Myanmar and the Yazidi in Iraq. How many people are even aware that this is still happening? We cannot afford to turn a blind eye to those that still suffer from this most heinous of crimes.
That brings us to the other practical reason to study genocide. Only by studying genocide can we hope to prevent its occurrence in the future. By studying genocide, we will be to see factors that are common among genocides. These so-called risk factors are things that make genocide more likely to occur. If such factors can be identified, an early warning system can be developed.
The study of genocide is critical, not just so that we don’t forget what happened in the past. It certainly is not something that is for the faint of heart. As a social scientist, I truly believe that those of us who study genocide feel called to do so in some way. We must also be able to not only recognize when genocide is occurring, but eventually be able to predict its occurrence. Only in this way can we hope to be rid of the scourge of evil that is genocide.
Vinodh Kutty
Adjunct Professor
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Join ABO this Wednesday for our Alumni Career Panel event. We will have Augsburg graduates from different industries such as US Bank, The Mentor Network, etc. We hope to see you there! Feel free to RSVP on Auggie Life
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 9th
Time: 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Zoom Link: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/99364218760#success
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Each year URGO offers $1,325 research grants for undergraduates who wish to gain research experience with an Augsburg faculty member. These grants require 100 hours of research over the course of the academic year and are a great way to ease into research or to continue work on an existing project.
Grants are awarded on a rolling basis, so student-faculty research teams are encouraged to submit proposals in the fall. The URGO Advisory Committee meets bi-monthly and will begin reviewing proposals September 14th.
If you have any questions about undergraduate research opportunities, please contact Dixie Shafer at shafer@augsburg.edu or urgo@augsburg.edu.
submitted by tengwalm@augsburg.edu
If you want to talk about the graduate school application process or you are in the middle of applying and want someone to review your materials, contact urgo@agusburg.edu to make an appointment.
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
When: December 17, 2020 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CST
Level: Introductory
Track: D&I Strategy
Presenter: Lisa Joyslin, Minnesota Association for Volunteer Administration
Cost: Free
Many organizations struggle to engage volunteers who reflect the racial and ethnic diversity of the communities they serve. In response to this issue, the Minnesota Association for Volunteer Administration (MAVA) recently embarked on a research study which resulted in the development of a set of eight strategies for creating a more inclusive volunteer program within nonprofit and government organizations. These strategies serve as a starting point for leaders who are seeking concrete next steps to better engage volunteers from racially diverse and immigrant communities.
In this interactive session, you’ll learn about the eight strategies, share your own experiences, and create an action plan for launching a more inclusive volunteer program within your own organization.
Learning Outcomes
Identify the barriers that racially and ethnically diverse communities face when trying to volunteer
Learn about concrete strategies for creating a more inclusive volunteer program
Create an action plan to determine next steps for inclusive volunteer engagement at your organization
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
Download COVIDaware MN, Minnesota’s COVID-19 exposure notification app. The app notifies you if you’ve been near someone who tested positive for COVID-19. If you test positive, you can use the app to anonymously notify anyone you’ve been near. The app is free and does not collect any personal information or track your location. This app is made available by the State of Minnesota, in partnership with the PathCheck Foundation.
Download here: covidawaremn.com/
Please note that this app does not replace the CampusClear app. The CampusClear app is an app that the Augsburg community must complete daily before coming to campus or leaving their residence hall. Self-screening is an easy action to take and one that is critical in helping reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Download here: campusclear.com/
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STUDENTS: Want to know where you can submit your writing and art? Want to learn how you can use your voice at Augsburg in the middle of a pandemic?
Join us on Dec. 7 from 4:30p.m.-6:00p.m. to learn more about The Echo, Augsburg’s student-run newspaper, KAUG Radio and Murphy Square, Augsburg’s Literary Journal. Each of these organizations are committed to empowering student voice at Augsburg and will provide tangible ways to get involved with their work.
This event will be in-person and live streamed on our Instagram and Facebooks. There will be music and prepackaged food, including sandwiches and doughnuts! Please RSVP at the link below.
COVID Safety: Maximum capacity for this event is 20 people, social distancing and masks are required.
submitted by reeck@augsburg.edu
A big thank you to the approximately 250 Augsburg faculty and staff members who completed the Anti-Racism Training equity initiative this past Monday and Tuesday. Any opportunity we as an institution take to engage together on topics such as this, not only allows us to grow and/or re-affirm our knowledge and skills, but to also live more-fully and with more integrity into our mission.
“What we do is more important than what we say or what we say we believe.” -bell hooks
submitted by shamblet@augsburg.edu
The Echo, Augsburg’s student-run newspaper, is looking for students interested in our positions of Managing Editor and Features Editor.
Managing Editor is one of our highest paid positions and is responsible for budget tracking, payment of staff and assisting in leadership responsibilities for the paper. Features Editor is responsible for curating and editing articles that provide in-depth news stories on areas of interest to the Augsburg community. Both positions are great opportunities for students who are looking to develop their writing, editing and leadership skills or are passionate about community and the power of narrative.
*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!*
Please reach us at echo@augsburg.edu to learn more about what these positions entail. To apply, send over a cover letter and resume!
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Fridays | “Fellowship Fridays” | 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm, ZOOM
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.
Fellowship Fridays ZOOM Information (This doc is only accessible with an Augsburg email address.)
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Augsburg Student Music Therapy Association is having a general meeting on Friday, December 4th from 6-7pm through Zoom. We will be discussing how to prepare for internships as well as how to keep yourself vocally healthy as a working professional. Bring any questions you have!
Zoom meeting link: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/98041999140
Contact: frederil@augsburg.edu if you have any questions
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Join us in Hoversten Chapel or by Zoom at 10:40 am for a chapel service of scripture, prayer and music for our Advent Vespers message “Come Now, Breath of God.” As part of the service we will hold 8 minutes and 46 seconds of silence as we remember George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, (and others) and our call for racial justice in God’s world. The service will be live on Zoom. https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/95460363994?pwd=S1lSdks0T1cvcm96ZDNTRTlmYndUUT09
Today, Pastoral Justin Lind-Ayres offers a prayer, “Come Now, Breath of God” :
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Campus Ministry invites you to join us on our Advent journey with the 2020 Advent Vespers Devotional book. This year’s Advent Vespers theme is, “Come, Now, Breath of God,” and we thank our writers for their reflections on this theme and the scriptures and hymn texts. Today, Pastor Babette Chatman offers a reflection on Isaiah 42.
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The Strommen Center for Meaningful Work would like to acknowledge that the job search process has its unique stressors and want you to know we are here to support you. Whether you are graduating this December or in the spring, we are committed to helping you every step of the way. It is for these reasons we are proud to present our Senior Career Toolkit! Over the next two weeks, Augsburg seniors can expect a series of emails from us with tips and tricks to a successful job search! Topics include: How to Write an Effective Resume and Cover Letter, Setting up your LinkedIn for Success, Job Search Tips, Interview Preparation, Tips for Negotiating a Salary Offer, & Career Services to Utilize Post-Augsburg.
Resources for Seniors are also available on our Strommen Community Moodle Site.
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Research/Creative Activity can be done in all disciplines. There are 400, 200, and 100 hour options.
Compensation over 11 Weeks:
400 hours – $5700
200 hours – $2850
100 hours – $1425
First step: Read the URGO Summer Research Info Packet (found at the link below)
Second step: Talk to faculty in your discipline(s) and ask if they have ongoing research and are willing to mentor you
Phase 1 Application is due February 4th
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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.
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The Boren Scholarship program is an initiative by the US Federal Government to increase the study of languages by individuals committed to public service careers. The Boren Awards fund intensive language study abroad for U.S. undergrad and grad students. After graduation, Boren winners complete one-year minimum of paid work in the federal government, in areas like national defense, diplomacy, and intelligence. STEM majors can apply for summer scholarships too! The Boren Scholarship can be used to cover a variety of study abroad experiences, including their Flagship Language Initiative programs and others. URGO and Study Abroad provide joint advising on this program and will work with all applicants to select the program, develop budgets and write the application essays.
Scholarship amounts:
Up to $25,000 for 25-52 weeks (preferred)
Up to $12,500 for 12-24 weeks
Up to $8,000 for 8-11 weeks (STEM majors only)
If you are interested, here are your next steps:
• Check out the Boren website (https://www.borenawards.org/) to learn about languages you can study and preferred countries!
• Let us know your interest by contacting Dixie Shafer (shafer@augsburg.edu) or Andrea Dvorak (dvorak@augsburg.edu).
• DUE January 20: send a draft of your application to urgo@augsburg.edu or dvorak@augsburg.edu – we will work through several drafts from this point to ensure that you submit the strongest application possible.
