Augsburg University News and Announcements
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Campus Ministry will offer a short outdoor service in honor of St. Francis of Assissi and his love for all sentient beings. You are invited to join us outside Foss Hall with your pet or a photo of your pet for a blessing of your animal companion. Please be aware we will be standing during the service and will request that people stay socially distanced during the blessing.
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COVID-19 has stopped lots of on campus events from taking place, including job and internship fairs and the tabling of businesses looking to hire graduates. Strommen wants students to know that these resources, while not in person, are still available! Visit the Handshake Events page to see what virtual events our office and business partners are hosting to help with your job or internship search.
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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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This is a pilot program supporting undergraduate research students through federal work-study funds. We are limiting the number of student researchers supported during the 20-21 academic year to 12 students and funding will be determined by a first-come, first-serve basis. Faculty from any discipline who need assistance with their research from a student are invited to participate in the pilot. An individual faculty member may propose only one student position who will work 5-20 hours per week and no more than their federal work-study allotment. During the 20-21 academic year, the research projects must follow Augsburg’s guidelines regarding Covid-19.
Please note that the student eligibility for federal work-study and the total number of hours must be confirmed by Human Resources after you complete this form. Open until all 12 positions are filled.
If the student will work 100 hours or less total, we recommend applying instead for the URGO Academic Year research grant.
Questions contact Human Resources at studentemployment@augsburg.edu
2020-2021 Federal Work-Study Student Researcher Request Form
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The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is a fully-funded eight to ten week language and cultural immersion program abroad in which students receive eight credits of intensive language instruction in less-commonly taught languages, as well as structured cultural enrichment experiences designed to promote rapid language gains. CLS is part of a US State Department initiative to expand the number of Americans studying and mastering foreign languages critical to national security and economic prosperity. There are fifteen languages that applicants can select from. Alumni of the program also receive one year of non-competitive eligibility (NCE) status when applying for federal government jobs.
The CLS Program seeks participants with diverse interests, and from a wide range of fields of study and career paths. Competitive applicants will need to be able to illustrate a commitment to language learning, a very strong academic record and potential to succeed in a rigorous academic setting, and ability to adapt to an intensive program and challenging cultural environment. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Languages with no previous study required:
Azerbaijani
Bangla
Hindi
Indonesian
Persian
Punjabi
Swahili
Turkish
Urdu
Languages with one year prior study required:
Arabic
Korean
Portuguese
Russian
Languages with two years prior study required:
Chinese
Japanese
The URGO office provides advising and application support for CLS. Please contact urgo@augsburg.edu (reference CLS) to set up an appointment before October 23rd.
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Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Junior Summer Institutes is an intensive seven-week summer program that focuses on preparing students for careers as policy professionals, public administrators and other leadership roles in public service. Selected participants spend the summer at one of five participating universities (University of Minnesota, Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon, Princeton, or University of Michigan) where they take courses, learn from top leaders in the field and build their professional skills. Students must have junior or senior status and be planning to graduate between December 2021 and August 2022. To be competitive for this opportunity, students should have a 3.5 GPA or above. There is no cost to attend and participants receive a stipend. Contact URGO at urgo@augsburg.edu and reference your interest in PPIA before October 15th to set up a meeting to learn more.
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The Writing Center is open and we are waiting for you to come see us. Our services are completely online using Zoom and Google Docs. We are open Sunday-Thursday 2-8pm. Check out our website to schedule and appointment.
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The Riverside Winds (members include both past and present Augsburg Faculty) will present a concert of music by composers from all five Scandinavian countries. This concert is presented by the Edvard Grieg Society of MN and will be streamed live from Sateren Auditorium on Friday, October 2 at 7:30 p.m.
This event is free, but you must RSVP to receive the concert link.
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Gov. Walz and Gwen Walz will present “Leadership and Relational Activism”.
Monday, October 5
11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
This is event is only for the Augsburg community.
They will share their perspectives on public service during COVID-19, as well as the challenges and opportunities that entails.
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The E-Learning team invites you to share what you have been experiencing at the start of this extraordinary semester:
*What is working well for you and what have you discovered that you are excited about?
*What have you encountered that you didn’t anticipate and how are you dealing with this?
*What questions do you need answered? (If we can’t supply the answer during the hour we will note your question(s) and get back to you individually)
*What would you like to get more training on?
It looks like this virus isn’t going away any time soon, so please help us learn how we can better equip you to teach effectively in the remote classroom.
Thursday, October 1 | Tech Tune-up Debrief Session | 3 pm – 4:00 pm
Tech Tune-up Debrief Session (can only be viewed with an Augsburg email address)
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Augsburg Wellbeing is again offering the Retirewise program to faculty and staff. Spouses and partners are also welcome to attend. Retirewise is a financial and retirement education program presented by MetLife and is coordinated by our benefits broker, NFP.
This program has been well received in the past, so we encourage you to take advantage of the opportunity to participate in this complimentary, practical and straightforward workshop series. It doesn’t matter how much or how little planning you’ve done, or if your retirement is many years away, you’ll find the Retirewise workshops worthwhile.
Each Retirewise session has different topics that build on each other.
Building the Foundation
Creating & Managing Wealth
Establishing Your Retirement Income Stream
Making the Most of What You Have
With Retirewise, you’ll be on your way to making smarter financial decisions and creating an action plan that works for you.
Virtual Workshop Details:
Session 1: Thursday, October 01, 2020
Session 2: Thursday, October 08, 2020
Session 3: Thursday, October 15, 2020
Session 4: Thursday, October 22, 2020
Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm CST
For more detailed information about this virtual workshop series, and to register for the event, follow the link below. Webinar instructions will be provided in confirmation and reminder emails. If asked for company name, enter Augsburg University.
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Take a spring semester course that includes a week of travel to NYC on spring break!
— FROM ROOTS TO RAP: ISLAM IN AMERICA —
Course: HIS 195 – fulfills a Humanities requirement
Program Leader: professor Maheen Zaman
Travel Dates: March 12-19, 2021
We will walk in the footsteps of Malcolm X on our tour of Muslim Harlem as we study the vast diversity of Black Muslim traditions – Nation of Islam, Sunni Black Muslims, West African businesses, and Latinx Muslims of East Harlem. At New York University’s nationally acclaimed Islamic Center, located in the Village, we will observe the Friday prayer in the context of a campus community integrated with its surrounding professional workforce.
Beyond these two sites in Manhattan, we will venture out to Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx to learn from organizers and advocates of immigration rights and civil liberties, investigate the process of social disappearance of working class Muslims in the face of gentrification, conduct oral histories as paired researchers across the five boroughs, sit with disciples of a female Sufi master and experience the ambiance of their spiritual practice, visit the museums of Natural History and the Metropolitan Museum of Art to critically compare natural and cultural representation of Islam and Muslims, take a ferry ride to Elis Island, Statue of Liberty, and compare that immigration narrative with the memories of exclusion curated at the Museum of the Chinese in America, and so much more.
***Applications due November 1*** Open to all Auggies
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When: October 15, 2020 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT
Level: Intermediate
Track: D&I Strategy
Presenters: Leslie Funk, Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding | Cameron Smith, Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding
Cost: Free
This webinar will highlight the intersectional nature of religion as a facet of workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion by analyzing the specific intersection between religion, mental health, and resilience during the winter holiday season.
The topics of both religion and mental health feature prominently during the traditional winter holiday season, though frank conversations in the workplace about those topics remain uncommon. Presenters Leslie Funk and Cameron Smith of Tanenbaum seek to not only shed light on this important matter but also offer tools for effectively and proactively addressing these matters in the workplace.
Learning Outcomes
Recognize the importance of addressing religious diversity in the workplace
Examine the role religion can play in mental health, and how religious diversity arises in the workplace around the holidays
Identify better practices for preventing the December Dilemma
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In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Ashley Oolman (Lifeworks) leads listeners through a discussion about how disability status may not be as protected as other classes in the workplace.
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If you missed the recent presentation on Wise Feedback with Joaquin Munoz (of if you were able to attend but want to be able to watch it again), we have linked a folder with the session’s recording and other resources. You can find this on CTL’s front page at https://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/. The folder of materials is also linked below. NOTE: The folder can only be viewed using an Augsburg email address.
CTL would like to give a special “thank you” to Joaquin for such a great session and for the resources he has provided.
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With changes to our course delivery methods, how do we know that our methods are resonating with students? Don’t wait until the end of the semester to find out what is working (and what can be improved). Join faculty colleagues for a workshop on mid-semester course evaluations co-sponsored by CTL and the Assessment Committee. We will present pre-prepared templates in multiple formats to fit your needs. We will also discuss what feedback faculty have heard so far, and how they have responded to student comments.
Join us on Wednesday, October 14th at 2pm for a live Zoom workshop. This event will be recorded and will be made available later on the CTL website.
Assessment/CTL Zoom Information (Can only be viewed with an Augsburg email address)
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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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We have all heard that it will be very important to get your annual flu shot this year. The Center for Wellness and Counseling is hosting Hennepin Health Care for the first of two flu shot clinics on Monday 10/5 from 10:30 – 1:00 pm The clinic will be in the Foss Chapel Atrium. Social distancing will be required as well as mask wearing and hand sanitizing. Please bring your insurance card and wear short sleeve clothing. Contact Dianne at the CWC office 612-330-1707 with any questions. If you are an uninsured student, please call the CWC office as financial assistance may be available. The second clinic is scheduled for Thursday 10/29 from 11 -1 pm.
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If you believe that you have submitted AAC (or GAAC) proposals that have not been resolved, please reach out to Kerri Maher.
AAC Update:
On Monday, September 28, David Crowe stepped down as AAC Chair (though he remains on the committee), and Phyllis Kapetanakis was voted to take over as his replacement. The committee also welcomed student representative, Elizabeth Hoversten.
AAC approved two proposals at the meeting. The Languages department will be offering Readings In Comparative Literature (previously taught as a Topics course) and it will be cross listed with existing English courses (ENL 360: The Classical Tradition and ENL 361: The Medieval World).
The Biology major added Freshwater Ecology (Bio425) to the list of options under the “organismal biology” requirement.
Look to https://inside.augsburg.edu/facultysenate/aac/ for information about AAC including proposal forms, membership details, and meeting minutes. You will also find the approvals tracking spreadsheet also linked below.
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There is still space available to join a focus group on Wednesday, October 14th, 3-4pm (via Zoom) to share your opinion about our convocation series at Augsburg University.
The goal of these focus groups is to hear Augsburg student experiences to inform changes in our convocation series. We will use the opinions of those who participate to inform changes moving forward. Notes (taken by a student volunteer in the group, and Prof. Koh) from the focus groups will be compiled and shared with Provost Karen Kaivola. Participants are required to sign-up in advance; each student will receive a $10 e-gift card.
If you’re interested, please email Prof. Koh (koh@augsburg.edu) to reserve your space today!
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The Writing Center is open and we are waiting for you to come see us. Our services are completely online using Zoom and Google Docs. We are open Sunday-Thursday 2-8pm. Check out our website to schedule and appointment.
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It can be difficult to connect with one another right now but it doesn’t have to be impossible! 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 will be available every Monday starting on October 5 from 3:30-4:30 pm. To receive the Zoom link for this meeting and to notify us of any disability accommodation needed to participate send an email to ccharles@augsburg.edu
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Augsburg Athletics hosts the Distinguished Gentlemen of Color (DGC) group Thursday, October 1st, at 6pm-7pm via ZOOM. The group is designed to provide networking and professional opportunities to male-identified students of color in the Augsburg community. For more information please contact Chris Dixon, Director of Athletic Diversity & Inclusion at dixonc2@augsburg.edu.
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Fall is here and so is cooler weather, stay warm with your own Auggie LYM hat!
The women’s hockey team has partnered with Love Your Melon and is selling hats with the Auggie logo as a fundraiser. Purchasing a hat supports the women’s hockey team and the LYM foundation. Beanie hats are $35 and pom hats are $45. Purchase your hat today!
You can pay with cash, check or card. We are also able to ship hats for a $5 shipping fee per hat.
Contact holmesa@augsburg.edu with any questions or to purchase a hat.
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Robert M. Franklin, Jr. will present “Moral Leadership: Integrity, Courage, Imagination”.
Thursday, October 01
11 a.m.–12 p.m.
About the presentation: As part of the Christensen Symposium, Franklin proposes a model for moral leadership anchored in intellectual and ethical integrity, a vision of and commitment to the public good, and personal investment in transformative community. He shares ways in which we can discover and foster those qualities in ourselves.
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Gov. Walz and First Lady Gwen Walz will present “Leadership and Relational Activism”.
Monday, October 5
11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
This is event is only for the Augsburg community.
They will share their perspectives on public service during COVID-19, as well as the challenges and opportunities that entails.
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Join Rebecca John, vice president of operations, and other panelists to check in on our progress during this fall semester, ask questions, and share lessons you’ve learned in the course of your work. Register for a Zoom session on the All Hands Page (login required).
October 1, 1-2 p.m.
October 8, noon-1:00 p.m.
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Augsburg University students discuss the importance of wearing face coverings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Join the second presentation of the Augsburg Bold Speaker Series.
Olivia House ’20 will present “The Summer of Resistance By Black Youth”.
Wednesday, September 30
12:30–1:15 p.m.
About the presentation: This past summer was filled with events that sparked a national and global movement for black lives. Minneapolis has been the epicenter of the uprisings. Many efforts coming out of our city are being led by the black youth. From mutual aid efforts, to startups, to art, we, the youth, are the drivers of this movement, and we cannot stop.
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Robert M. Franklin, Jr. will present “Moral Leadership: Integrity, Courage, Imagination”.
Thursday, October 01
11 a.m.–12 p.m.
About the presentation: As part of the Christensen Symposium, Franklin proposes a model for moral leadership anchored in intellectual and ethical integrity, a vision of and commitment to the public good, and personal investment in transformative community. He shares ways in which we can discover and foster those qualities in ourselves.
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
Gov. Walz and First Lady Gwen Walz will present “Leadership and Relational Activism”.
Monday, October 5
11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
This is event is only for the Augsburg community.
They will share their perspectives on public service during COVID-19, as well as the challenges and opportunities that entails.
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
Please put in a custodial request to refill hand sanitizer in building dispensers if they’re empty as well as for more disinfectant wipes, towels, and spray for cleaning up common spaces in offices and similar shared spaces after use.
submitted by holmesa@augsburg.edu
Fall is here and so is cooler weather, stay warm with your own Auggie LYM hat!
The women’s hockey team has partnered with Love Your Melon and is selling hats with the Auggie logo as a fundraiser. Purchasing a hat supports the women’s hockey team and the LYM foundation. Beanie hats are $35 and pom hats are $45. Purchase your hat today!
You can pay with cash, check or card. We are also able to ship hats for a $5 shipping fee per hat.
Contact holmesa@augsburg.edu with any questions or to purchase a hat.
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
On Monday, September 28, David Crowe stepped down as AAC Chair (though he remains on the committee), and Phyllis Kapetanakis was voted to take over as his replacement. The committee also welcomed student representative, Elizabeth Hoversten.
AAC approved two proposals at the meeting. The Languages department will be offering Readings In Comparative Literature (previously taught as a Topics course) and it will be cross listed with existing English courses (ENL 360: The Classical Tradition and ENL 361: The Medieval World).
The Biology major added Freshwater Ecology (Bio425) to the list of options under the “organismal biology” requirement.
Look to https://inside.augsburg.edu/facultysenate/aac/ for information about AAC including proposal forms, membership details, and meeting minutes. You will also find the approvals tracking spreadsheet also linked below.
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It’s with great excitement and energy to announce a brand new campus-wide initiative; Just Report It: Auggies Act.
Just Report It: Auggies Act is a new way the university provides students and employees with an easy, centralized, and confidential way of reporting concerns, violations of the Student Conduct Code, Title IX, Discrimination and Bias, and more.
Starting in October, this will be the new way the campus community can report concerns of Discrimination & Bias, Incident Reporting, Sexual Misconduct & Title IX, Students of Concern, and Student Grievances & General Concerns. Existing report forms will no longer be used.
Please visit the Report It landing page, to learn more.
https://www.augsburg.edu/report/
As this software rolls out, be on the lookout for more opportunities to learn more about this initiative and how it will benefit our campus community.
Remember, if you see something, say something.
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Augsburg Wellbeing is again offering the Retirewise program to faculty and staff. Spouses and partners are also welcome to attend. Retirewise is a financial and retirement education program presented by MetLife and is coordinated by our benefits broker, NFP.
This program has been well received in the past, so we encourage you to take advantage of the opportunity to participate in this complimentary, practical and straightforward workshop series. It doesn’t matter how much or how little planning you’ve done, or if your retirement is many years away, you’ll find the Retirewise workshops worthwhile.
Each Retirewise session has different topics that build on each other.
Building the Foundation
Creating & Managing Wealth
Establishing Your Retirement Income Stream
Making the Most of What You Have
With Retirewise, you’ll be on your way to making smarter financial decisions and creating an action plan that works for you.
Virtual Workshop Details:
Session 1: Thursday, October 01, 2020
Session 2: Thursday, October 08, 2020
Session 3: Thursday, October 15, 2020
Session 4: Thursday, October 22, 2020
Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm CST
For more detailed information about this virtual workshop series, and to register for the event, follow the link below. Webinar instructions will be provided in confirmation and reminder emails. If asked for company name, enter Augsburg University.
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The Strommen Center’s Career Peer Advisors are trained, ready, and available to review your resume and cover letter via Zoom. Tuesday-Friday 11am-4pm. Whether you’re creating your resume and cover letter for the first time or if you’re applying for the job or internship of your dreams, the Strommen Center is here to support you!
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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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This is a pilot program supporting undergraduate research students through federal work-study funds. We are limiting the number of student researchers supported during the 20-21 academic year to 12 students and funding will be determined by a first-come, first-serve basis. Faculty from any discipline who need assistance with their research from a student are invited to participate in the pilot. An individual faculty member may propose only one student position who will work 5-20 hours per week and no more than their federal work-study allotment. During the 20-21 academic year, the research projects must follow Augsburg’s guidelines regarding Covid-19.
Please note that the student eligibility for federal work-study and the total number of hours must be confirmed by Human Resources after you complete this form. Open until all 12 positions are filled.
If the student will work 100 hours or less total, we recommend applying instead for the URGO Academic Year research grant.
Questions contact Human Resources at studentemployment@augsburg.edu
2020-2021 Federal Work-Study Student Researcher Request Form
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The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is a fully-funded eight to ten week language and cultural immersion program abroad in which students receive eight credits of intensive language instruction in less-commonly taught languages, as well as structured cultural enrichment experiences designed to promote rapid language gains. CLS is part of a US State Department initiative to expand the number of Americans studying and mastering foreign languages critical to national security and economic prosperity. There are fifteen languages that applicants can select from. Alumni of the program also receive one year of non-competitive eligibility (NCE) status when applying for federal government jobs.
The CLS Program seeks participants with diverse interests, and from a wide range of fields of study and career paths. Competitive applicants will need to be able to illustrate a commitment to language learning, a very strong academic record and potential to succeed in a rigorous academic setting, and ability to adapt to an intensive program and challenging cultural environment. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Languages with no previous study required:
Azerbaijani
Bangla
Hindi
Indonesian
Persian
Punjabi
Swahili
Turkish
Urdu
Languages with one year prior study required:
Arabic
Korean
Portuguese
Russian
Languages with two years prior study required:
Chinese
Japanese
The URGO office provides advising and application support for CLS. Please contact urgo@augsburg.edu (reference CLS) to set up an appointment before October 23rd.
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There is still space available to join a focus group on Wednesday, October 14th, 3-4pm (via Zoom) to share your opinion about our convocation series at Augsburg University.
The goal of these focus groups is to hear Augsburg student experiences to inform changes in our convocation series. We will use the opinions of those who participate to inform changes moving forward. Notes (taken by a student volunteer in the group, and Prof. Koh) from the focus groups will be compiled and shared with Provost Karen Kaivola. Participants are required to sign-up in advance; each student will receive a $10 e-gift card.
If you’re interested, please email Prof. Koh (koh@augsburg.edu) to sign up.
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Junior Summer Institutes is an intensive seven-week summer program that focuses on preparing students for careers as policy professionals, public administrators and other leadership roles in public service. Selected participants spend the summer at one of five participating universities (University of Minnesota, Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon, Princeton, or University of Michigan) where they take courses, learn from top leaders in the field and build their professional skills. Students must have junior or senior status and be planning to graduate between December 2021 and August 2022. To be competitive for this opportunity, students should have a 3.5 GPA or above. There is no cost to attend and participants receive a stipend. Contact URGO at urgo@augsburg.edu and reference your interest in PPIA before October 15th to set up a meeting to learn more.
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2020 Christensen Symposium – Moral Leadership in Turbulent Times
Date: Thursday, October 01, 2020
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST
Format: Zoom Webinar – to register see Zoom webinar link below
The Bernhard M. Christensen Symposium will feature the Rev. Dr. Robert M. Franklin, Jr. In his position as the inaugural James T. and Berta R. Laney Chair in Moral Leadership at Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, Rev. Dr. Franklin challenges students to explore the concept of moral leadership in the 21st century in different cultures and contexts in the United States and around the world.
Dr. Franklin’s most recent book, Moral Leadership: Integrity, Courage, Imagination (2020), will be the focus of his October 1st presentation. Dr. Franklin proposes a model for moral leadership anchored in intellectual and ethical integrity, a vision of and commitment to the public good, and personal investment in transformative community. He shares ways in which we can discover and foster those qualities in ourselves.
The Symposium will feature a 45-minute presentation by Dr. Franklin followed by Q & A. This is a free event, open to students, staff and faculty. Registration required at webinar link provided. After registering, participants will receive a link to connect to the event.
Note: This session will be recorded. If you would like to be alerted as soon as the video is available, please email bergc2@augsburg.edu
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Do you need a document notarized? If so Augsburg can help. Following is a list of the current public notaries on the Augsburg Minneapolis campus.
Mike Suter x1054 Christensen Center 6 – Copy Center
suter@augsburg.edu Mon – Fri 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Cyndi Berg x1212 Memorial Hall 130 – Office of the President
bergc2@augsburg.edu By appointment only
If you need a document notarized, please call or email to determine availability and set an appointment (from off campus, the number is prefixed by 612-330-xxxx). Bring ID: Drivers License, Passport, or other government photo ID.
The notary must WATCH you sign the papers you are bringing, please do not sign ahead. If you need your spouse or witness(es) to also sign, please bring them with you.
If you are a staff/faculty that is a notary and would like to be added to these listings please contact suter@augsburg.edu.
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When: October 15, 2020 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT
Level: Intermediate
Track: D&I Strategy
Presenters: Leslie Funk, Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding | Cameron Smith, Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding
Cost: Free
This webinar will highlight the intersectional nature of religion as a facet of workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion by analyzing the specific intersection between religion, mental health, and resilience during the winter holiday season.
The topics of both religion and mental health feature prominently during the traditional winter holiday season, though frank conversations in the workplace about those topics remain uncommon. Presenters Leslie Funk and Cameron Smith of Tanenbaum seek to not only shed light on this important matter but also offer tools for effectively and proactively addressing these matters in the workplace.
Learning Outcomes
Recognize the importance of addressing religious diversity in the workplace
Examine the role religion can play in mental health, and how religious diversity arises in the workplace around the holidays
Identify better practices for preventing the December Dilemma
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
When: October 29, 2020 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Where: Online/Video Conference
Presenters: Jim Morris, White Men as Full Diversity Partners/FDP Global | Bill Proudman, White Men as Full Diversity Partners/FDP Global | Howard Ross, Udarta Consulting
We are experiencing amplified division and chaos around concepts central to diversity, equity and inclusion: Anti-racism and white privilege are becoming increasingly politicized, especially as the US prepares itself for the upcoming Presidential election.
How does this resistance show up in your workplace and in your DEI initiatives? How do we continue to bridge divides that seem to be increasingly polarized? And, how will you prepare your workplace for the aftermath of the election, whatever the outcome?
Together, with White Men as Full Diversity Partners’ Bill Proudman and Jim Morris, with guest Howard Ross, we will explore these questions and the unique challenges facing workplaces in the US right now.
Learning Outcomes
Learn what fear and resistance sound like and reveal in the workplace
Be clear on why DEI work matters, especially right now
Build up your resolve and your internal change agents
https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/dibs/race-politics-and-the-workplace/
submitted by knutsonc@augsburg.edu
The Riverside Winds will present a concert of music by composers from all five Scandinavian countries. This concert is presented by the Edvard Grieg Society of MN and will be streamed live from Sateren Auditorium on Friday, October 2 at 7:30 p.m.
submitted by reeck@augsburg.edu
VocalEssence is a premier choral music organization located in Minneapolis that focuses on bringing concerts and events; learning and engagement programs; contests and awards; and commissioning and recording to local Minnesota communities.
Currently the VocalEssence Marketing and Public Relations department is seeking a Spanish-speaking student intern to assist in expanding its reach to Spanish-speaking families. This position would mainly help with the overall production of bilingual materials related to promotion of VocalEssence events. The position may also help research press contact lists for print, radio, online and TV; identify groups to participate in our events; update the website using a content-managed system; write and edit collateral materials; and/or maintain concert and photo archives. Additional duties could be assigned depending on the intern’s skills and interests.
If you are interested in this position, please contact Katrina Wallmeyer at katrina@vocalessence.org.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Join us at 8:00 pm in the Quad for multicultural worship with musician and Auggie alum Destyn Land and the Augsburg University student leaders. Hot chocolate and cider will be served! A time for small group discussion will follow worship. We will follow protocols for safe gathering, including wearing face coverings. If you cannot make it in person, join by Zoom:
https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/4751747427
Or on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/augsburgusm
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
You are invited to listen to a podcast of the Liturgy of the Hours presented by Luther Seminary Chapel: https://liturgyofthehours.libsyn.com/matins-in-ordinary-time-26a-0
Prayer that goes with you wherever you may be. The Liturgy of the Hours is an ancient practice of prayer throughout the day to help keep track of time. This season we offer Matins: prayer for the morning time.
If you missed chapel yesterday, the service with Pastor Justin Lind-Ayres preaching on “With Boldness, We Bear Witness,” is available on YouTube.
submitted by forsthj@augsburg.edu
The Writing Center is open and we are waiting for you to come see us. Our services are completely online using Zoom and Google Docs. We are open Sunday-Thursday 2-8pm. Check out our website to schedule and appointment.
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
Join Rebecca John, vice president of operations, and other panelists to check in on our progress during this fall semester, ask questions, and share lessons you’ve learned in the course of your work. Register for a Zoom session on the All Hands Page (login required).
October 1, 1-2 p.m.
October 8, noon-1:00 p.m.
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Thursday, October 1 | Tech Tune-up Debrief Session | 3 pm – 4:00 pm
The E-Learning team invites you to share what you have been experiencing at the start of this extraordinary semester:
*What is working well for you and what have you discovered that you are excited about?
*What have you encountered that you didn’t anticipate and how are you dealing with this?
*What questions do you need answered? (If we can’t supply the answer during the hour we will note your question(s) and get back to you individually)
*What would you like to get more training on?
It looks like this virus isn’t going away any time soon, so please help us learn how we can better equip you to teach effectively in the remote classroom.
Tech Tune-up Debrief Session (can only be viewed with an Augsburg email address)
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
Feeling Sick? Or, worried about exposure to someone confirmed with COVID-19? Student, faculty, and staff should report their status by filling out the self-reporting form. This form is for anyone who is on campus using Augsburg facilities.
submitted by dupont@augsburg.edu
The AugSTEM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Funded by the National Science Foundation, AugSTEM Scholars receive scholarships of up to $10,000 per student per year. Scholars also become a part of the STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for summer research, faculty mentoring, and career development.
Eligibility:
-Enrolled at least half-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
-Within 5 semesters of graduating with a STEM degree as of Fall 2020 (graduating by December ‘22)
-Major GPA of 2.75 or higher (scholars will be expected to raise their GPA to 3.0 during program participation)
-U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
-Demonstrated financial need as determined by financial aid status (Pell or MN State grant eligible or equivalent)
Application deadline: Monday, October 12 at midnight
Students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply as well as students who began at Augsburg.
For more information, go to: http://www.augsburg.edu/stem/augstem.
Questions? Contact: stem@augsburg.edu.
submitted by dupont@augsburg.edu
Applications are now open for the 2020-21 NSF Aspire Scholarship. At Augsburg STEM majors include: biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and computer science.
Supports students pursuing a degree in STEM.
•Provides scholarships of $4,000 for the 2020-2021 academic year.
•Connects scholars with opportunities for career development.
•Open to current Augsburg students and incoming transfers.
Eligibility:
•Enrolled full-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
•Within 7 semesters of graduating
•Major GPA of 2.75 or higher
•U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
•Financial need as demonstrated by the FAFSA
•Pell or Minnesota State Grant eligible
Application deadline: October 19, 2020 at midnight.
Note: students who apply to the 2020-21 AugSTEM Scholars Program will automatically be considered for a 2020-21 NSF Aspire Scholarship.
For more information, go to: https://www.augsburg.edu/stem/nsf-aspire-scholarship/
Questions? Contact stem@augsburg.edu
submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu
We often get questions about Zoom recordings and chats and privacy. I’ve posted a run through of how the fundamental concept of Zoom recording works: people can only save what they can see.
submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu
Wednesday, September 30th
Noon-1:00 pm
You’ve probably spent time learning how to interview – the importance of a good handshake, sending thank you cards, maintaining eye contact… but how do those things translate to a virtual interview? What do you do when your audio doesn’t sync up or you suddenly run out of battery? Join Katapult Network for a discussion on virtual interviews to learn how to handle technical difficulties and what are considered the “professional norms” for video interviewing. We’ll finish with a Q&A, so come prepared with any questions you have!
Open to all!
submitted by holmesa@augsburg.edu
Fall is here and so is cooler weather, stay warm with your own Auggie LYM hat!
The women’s hockey team has partnered with Love Your Melon and is selling hats with the Auggie logo as a fundraiser. Purchasing a hat supports the women’s hockey team and the LYM foundation. Beanie hats are $35 and pom hats are $45. Purchase your hat today!
You can pay with cash, check or card. We are also able to ship hats for a $5 shipping fee per hat.
Contact holmesa@augsburg.edu with any questions or to purchase a hat.
submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu
2020 Christensen Symposium – Moral Leadership in Turbulent Times
Date: Thursday, October 01, 2020
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST
Format: Zoom Webinar – to register see Zoom webinar link below
The Bernhard M. Christensen Symposium will feature the Rev. Dr. Robert M. Franklin, Jr. In his position as the inaugural James T. and Berta R. Laney Chair in Moral Leadership at Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, Rev. Dr. Franklin challenges students to explore the concept of moral leadership in the 21st century in different cultures and contexts in the United States and around the world.
Dr. Franklin’s most recent book, Moral Leadership: Integrity, Courage, Imagination (2020), will be the focus of his October 1st presentation. Dr. Franklin proposes a model for moral leadership anchored in intellectual and ethical integrity, a vision of and commitment to the public good, and personal investment in transformative community. He shares ways in which we can discover and foster those qualities in ourselves.
The Symposium will feature a 45-minute presentation by Dr. Franklin followed by Q & A. This is a free event, open to students, staff and faculty. Registration required at webinar link provided. After registering, participants will receive a link to connect to the event.
Note: This session will be recorded. If you would like to be alerted as soon as the video is available, please email bergc2@augsburg.edu
submitted by kimbrou@augsburg.edu
Augsburg Wellbeing is again offering the Retirewise program to faculty and staff. Spouses and partners are also welcome to attend. Retirewise is a financial and retirement education program presented by MetLife and is coordinated by our benefits broker, NFP.
This program has been well received in the past, so we encourage you to take advantage of the opportunity to participate in this complimentary, practical and straightforward workshop series. It doesn’t matter how much or how little planning you’ve done, or if your retirement is many years away, you’ll find the Retirewise workshops worthwhile.
Each Retirewise session has different topics that build on each other.
Building the Foundation
Creating & Managing Wealth
Establishing Your Retirement Income Stream
Making the Most of What You Have
With Retirewise, you’ll be on your way to making smarter financial decisions and creating an action plan that works for you.
Virtual Workshop Details:
Session 1: Thursday, October 01, 2020
Session 2: Thursday, October 08, 2020
Session 3: Thursday, October 15, 2020
Session 4: Thursday, October 22, 2020
Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm CST
For more detailed information about this virtual workshop series, and to register for the event, follow the link below. Webinar instructions will be provided in confirmation and reminder emails. If asked for company name, enter Augsburg University.
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Thursday, October 1 | Tech Tune-up Debrief Session | 3 pm – 4:00 pm
The E-Learning team invites you to share what you have been experiencing at the start of this extraordinary semester:
*What is working well for you and what have you discovered that you are excited about?
*What have you encountered that you didn’t anticipate and how are you dealing with this?
*What questions do you need answered? (If we can’t supply the answer during the hour we will note your question(s) and get back to you individually)
*What would you like to get more training on?
It looks like this virus isn’t going away any time soon, so please help us learn how we can better equip you to teach effectively in the remote classroom.
Tech Tune-up Debrief Session (can only be viewed with an Augsburg email address)
submitted by johnso31@augsburg.edu
My name is Megan Johnson and I am a 2019 graduate from Augsburg! I know that this coming election is one of the biggest elections of our lifetimes, so I’ve been trying to think of a way to help make sure as many people vote as possible.
This made me think about the 2016 election when I was a sophomore. Everyone was telling me how important it was to vote, but no one told me how to vote! I remember being overwhelmed with the whole process because I was living on campus but I was registered to vote at my parents’ house. And, of course, with this year being 2020, voting is even more confusing with distance voting!
So, with all of that said, I put together a step-by-step instructional PDF on How to Vote in Minnesota this year! The PDF is interactive so you can click anything in green to go to the necessary websites. Specifically, this PDF walks you through how to vote via absentee (mail-in) ballot. However, you can of course follow the first two steps and then vote in person on November 3rd, but I’d recommend using an absentee (mail-in) ballot and then either mailing it in or dropping it off in person (both are explained in the PDF). You can vote via absentee ballot anytime between now and November!
To view the directions, click the link and download the attached PDF then open it with your preferred PDF viewing app. If you have any questions about the process of voting or using the PDF, please feel free to email me at themeganellen28@gmail.com.
I hope this helps make this voting process easier for you!
submitted by koh@augsburg.edu
There is still space available to join a focus group to share your opinion about our convocation series at Augsburg University. This focus group is on Wednesday, October 14th, 3-4pm via Zoom.
The goal of these focus groups is to hear Augsburg student experiences to inform changes in our convocation series. We will use the opinions of those who participate to inform changes moving forward. Notes (taken by a student volunteer in the group, and Prof. Koh) from the focus groups will be compiled and shared with Provost Karen Kaivola. Participants are required to sign-up in advance; each student will receive a $10 e-gift card.
If you’re interested, please email Prof. Koh (koh@augsburg.edu) to sign up. Space is limited to a total of 16 students.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel or by live streaming for chapel today at 11:30 am. Pastor Justin Lind-Ayres is preaching on “With Boldness, We Bear Witness.” We can welcome up to 25 people in the chapel space due to Covid-19 restrictions. Chapel is live streamed via Zoom https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/95460363994?pwd=S1lSdks0T1cvcm96ZDNTRTlmYndUUT09. Chapel services are also available on the Campus Ministry YouTube channel. To find the link for chapel videos, please visit the Campus Ministry calendar. The bulletin for today is available online. http://web.augsburg.edu/campusministry/Daily_Chapel_Bulletins/2020-21_Bulletins/2020-09-22_Chapel_bulletin.pdf
submitted by tengwalm@augsburg.edu
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
This is a pilot program supporting undergraduate research students through federal work-study funds. We are limiting the number of student researchers supported during the 20-21 academic year to 12 students and funding will be determined by a first-come, first-serve basis. Faculty from any discipline who need assistance with their research from a student are invited to participate in the pilot. An individual faculty member may propose only one student position who will work 5-20 hours per week and no more than their federal work-study allotment. During the 20-21 academic year, the research projects must follow Augsburg’s guidelines regarding Covid-19.
Please note that the student eligibility for federal work-study and the total number of hours must be confirmed by Human Resources after you complete this form. Open until all 12 positions are filled.
If the student will work 100 hours or less total, we recommend applying instead for the URGO Academic Year research grant.
Questions contact Human Resources at studentemployment@augsburg.edu
2020-2021 Federal Work-Study Student Researcher Request Form
submitted by hermansb@augsburg.edu
As a member of the Institute of International Education, Augsburg University has been invited to nominate up to 5 students for consideration for the Western Union Foundation Grant which will deliver support to up to 25 students in need, each recipient receiving USD $10,000.
Priority will be given to refugees, migrants, immigrants, and displaced persons.
Eligibility requirements include:
* Must be a student with international citizenship currently enrolled in the 2020 academic year and already residing in the USA. (Visa status information is NOT collected as a part of the nomination/award process.)
* Must be able to demonstrate a severe disruption to their ability to pay for expenses (tuition & fees, health insurance, housing).
If you are eligible for this grant and would like to be nominated by Augsburg University, please fill in the form below by September 27, 2020.
Any questions can be directed to Bettine at hermansb@augsburg.edu
Western Union Foundation Grant | Augsburg University Nomination Application
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The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is a fully-funded eight to ten week language and cultural immersion program abroad in which students receive eight credits of intensive language instruction in less-commonly taught languages, as well as structured cultural enrichment experiences designed to promote rapid language gains. CLS is part of a US State Department initiative to expand the number of Americans studying and mastering foreign languages critical to national security and economic prosperity. There are fifteen languages that applicants can select from. Alumni of the program also receive one year of non-competitive eligibility (NCE) status when applying for federal government jobs.
The CLS Program seeks participants with diverse interests, and from a wide range of fields of study and career paths. Competitive applicants will need to be able to illustrate a commitment to language learning, a very strong academic record and potential to succeed in a rigorous academic setting, and ability to adapt to an intensive program and challenging cultural environment. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Languages with no previous study required:
Azerbaijani
Bangla
Hindi
Indonesian
Persian
Punjabi
Swahili
Turkish
Urdu
Languages with one year prior study required:
Arabic
Korean
Portuguese
Russian
Languages with two years prior study required:
Chinese
Japanese
The URGO office provides advising and application support for CLS. Please contact urgo@augsburg.edu (reference CLS) to set up an appointment before October 23rd.
submitted by tengwalm@augsburg.edu
Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Junior Summer Institutes is an intensive seven-week summer program that focuses on preparing students for careers as policy professionals, public administrators and other leadership roles in public service. Selected participants spend the summer at one of five participating universities (University of Minnesota, Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon, Princeton, or University of Michigan) where they take courses, learn from top leaders in the field and build their professional skills. Students must have junior or senior status and be planning to graduate between December 2021 and August 2022. To be competitive for this opportunity, students should have a 3.5 GPA or above. There is no cost to attend and participants receive a stipend. Contact URGO at urgo@augsburg.edu and reference your interest in PPIA before October 15th to set up a meeting to learn more.
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
When: October 29, 2020 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Where: Online/Video Conference
Presenters: Jim Morris, White Men as Full Diversity Partners/FDP Global | Bill Proudman, White Men as Full Diversity Partners/FDP Global | Howard Ross, Udarta Consulting
We are experiencing amplified division and chaos around concepts central to diversity, equity and inclusion: Anti-racism and white privilege are becoming increasingly politicized, especially as the US prepares itself for the upcoming Presidential election.
How does this resistance show up in your workplace and in your DEI initiatives? How do we continue to bridge divides that seem to be increasingly polarized? And, how will you prepare your workplace for the aftermath of the election, whatever the outcome?
Together, with White Men as Full Diversity Partners’ Bill Proudman and Jim Morris, with guest Howard Ross, we will explore these questions and the unique challenges facing workplaces in the US right now.
Learning Outcomes
-Learn what fear and resistance sound like and reveal in the workplace
-Be clear on why DEI work matters, especially right now
-Build up your resolve and your internal change agents
https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/dibs/race-politics-and-the-workplace/
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Ashley Oolman (Lifeworks) leads listeners through a discussion about how disability status may not be as protected as other classes in the workplace.
submitted by sitarami@augsburg.edu
Augsburg has introduced a COVID-19 Status Blog to provide additional information and context. The first blog post outlines the actions already underway in response to current cases, including contact tracing and changes in operations and activities. Augsburg remains in the low transmission level as defined by the Minnesota Department of Health.
submitted by abounass@augsburg.edu
Facilities Management updates for this week include:
-Cold weather preparations are underway
-Reordering sanitizing and COVID supplies
For complete information, follow the link provided.
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
A virtual town hall for parents and families of Augsburg students is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 1, from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
Join Rebecca John, vice president of operations, and other panelists to check in on our progress during this fall semester, ask questions, and share lessons you’ve learned in the course of your work. Register for a Zoom session on the All Hands Page (login required).
October 1, 1-2 p.m.
October 8, noon-1:00 p.m.
submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu
2020 Christensen Symposium
Date: Thursday, October 01, 2020
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST
Format: Zoom Webinar – to register see Zoom webinar link below
The Bernhard M. Christensen Symposium will feature the Rev. Dr. Robert M. Franklin, Jr. In his position as the inaugural James T. and Berta R. Laney Chair in Moral Leadership at Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, Rev. Dr. Franklin challenges students to explore the concept of moral leadership in the 21st century in different cultures and contexts in the United States and around the world.
Dr. Franklin’s most recent book, Moral Leadership: Integrity, Courage, Imagination (2020), will be the focus of his October 1st presentation. Dr. Franklin proposes a model for moral leadership anchored in intellectual and ethical integrity, a vision of and commitment to the public good, and personal investment in transformative community. He shares ways in which we can discover and foster those qualities in ourselves.
The Symposium will feature a 45-minute presentation by Dr. Franklin followed by Q & A. This is a free event, open to students, staff and faculty. Registration required at webinar link provided. After registering, participants will receive a link to connect to the event.
About the Christensen Symposium:
Each year, the Christensen Symposium provides the opportunity to explore and apply the lessons rooted in former Augsburg President Bernhard M. Christensen’s legacy:
Christian faith liberates minds and lives.
Diversity strengthens vital communities.
Interfaith friendships enrich learning.
The love of Christ draws us to God.
We are called to service in the world.
Note: This session will be recorded. If you would like to be alerted as soon as the video is available, please email bergc2@augsburg.edu
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Thursday, October 1 | Tech Tune-up Debrief Session | 3 pm – 4:00 pm
The E-Learning team invites you to share what you have been experiencing at the start of this extraordinary semester:
*What is working well for you and what have you discovered that you are excited about?
*What have you encountered that you didn’t anticipate and how are you dealing with this?
*What questions do you need answered? (If we can’t supply the answer during the hour we will note your question(s) and get back to you individually)
*What would you like to get more training on?
It looks like this virus isn’t going away any time soon, so please help us learn how we can better equip you to teach effectively in the remote classroom.
Tech Tune-up Debrief Session (can only be viewed with an Augsburg email address)
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
When: October 15, 2020 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT
Level: Intermediate
Track: D&I Strategy
Presenters: Leslie Funk, Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding | Cameron Smith, Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding
Cost: Free
This webinar will highlight the intersectional nature of religion as a facet of workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion by analyzing the specific intersection between religion, mental health, and resilience during the winter holiday season.
The topics of both religion and mental health feature prominently during the traditional winter holiday season, though frank conversations in the workplace about those topics remain uncommon. Presenters Leslie Funk and Cameron Smith of Tanenbaum seek to not only shed light on this important matter but also offer tools for effectively and proactively addressing these matters in the workplace.
Learning Outcomes
Recognize the importance of addressing religious diversity in the workplace
Examine the role religion can play in mental health, and how religious diversity arises in the workplace around the holidays
Identify better practices for preventing the December Dilemma
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Ashley Oolman (Lifeworks) leads listeners through a discussion about how disability status may not be as protected as other classes in the workplace.
submitted by kimbrou@augsburg.edu
Augsburg Wellbeing is again offering the Retirewise program to faculty and staff. Spouses and partners are also welcome to attend. Retirewise is a financial and retirement education program presented by MetLife and is coordinated by our benefits broker, NFP.
This program has been well received in the past, so we encourage you to take advantage of the opportunity to participate in this complimentary, practical and straightforward workshop series. It doesn’t matter how much or how little planning you’ve done, or if your retirement is many years away, you’ll find the Retirewise workshops worthwhile.
Each Retirewise session has different topics that build on each other.
Building the Foundation
Creating & Managing Wealth
Establishing Your Retirement Income Stream
Making the Most of What You Have
With Retirewise, you’ll be on your way to making smarter financial decisions and creating an action plan that works for you.
Virtual Workshop Details:
Session 1: Thursday, October 01, 2020
Session 2: Thursday, October 08, 2020
Session 3: Thursday, October 15, 2020
Session 4: Thursday, October 22, 2020
Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm CST
For more detailed information about this virtual workshop series, and to register for the event, follow the link below. Webinar instructions will be provided in confirmation and reminder emails. If asked for company name, enter Augsburg University.
submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu
We have all heard that it will be very important to get your annual flu shot this year. The Center for Wellness and Counseling is hosting Hennepin Health care for the first of two flu shot clinics on Monday 10/5 from 10:30 – 1:00 pm The clinic will be in the Foss Chapel Atrium. Social distancing will be required as well as mask wearing and hand sanitizing. Please bring your insurance card and wear short sleeve clothing. Contact Dianne at the CWC office 612-330-1707 with any questions. The second clinic is scheduled for Thursday 10/29 from 11 -1 pm.
submitted by symes@augsburg.edu
President Pribbenow and Augsburg’s campaign chair Dr. Paul Mueller ’84 invite you to join a Live Campaign Report to Augsburg Benefactors on Tuesday, September 29 at 5:30 p.m. Central time. They will provide an update on Augsburg’s current campaign results and you’ll hear from faculty, students, and volunteer leaders.
Please RSVP to Chris Bogen ’09 at bogen@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1696. Zoom information will be shared the day before the event.
submitted by tengwalm@augsburg.edu
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
This is a pilot program supporting undergraduate research students through federal work-study funds. We are limiting the number of student researchers supported during the 20-21 academic year to 12 students and funding will be determined by a first-come, first-serve basis. Faculty from any discipline who need assistance with their research from a student are invited to participate in the pilot. An individual faculty member may propose only one student position who will work 5-20 hours per week and no more than their federal work-study allotment. During the 20-21 academic year, the research projects must follow Augsburg’s guidelines regarding Covid-19.
Please note that the student eligibility for federal work-study and the total number of hours must be confirmed by Human Resources after you complete this form. Open until all 12 positions are filled.
If the student will work 100 hours or less total, we recommend applying instead for the URGO Academic Year research grant.
Questions contact Human Resources at studentemployment@augsburg.edu
2020-2021 Federal Work-Study Student Researcher Request Form
submitted by tengwalm@augsburg.edu
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is a fully-funded eight to ten week language and cultural immersion program abroad in which students receive eight credits of intensive language instruction in less-commonly taught languages, as well as structured cultural enrichment experiences designed to promote rapid language gains. CLS is part of a US State Department initiative to expand the number of Americans studying and mastering foreign languages critical to national security and economic prosperity. There are fifteen languages that applicants can select from. Alumni of the program also receive one year of non-competitive eligibility (NCE) status when applying for federal government jobs.
The CLS Program seeks participants with diverse interests, and from a wide range of fields of study and career paths. Competitive applicants will need to be able to illustrate a commitment to language learning, a very strong academic record and potential to succeed in a rigorous academic setting, and ability to adapt to an intensive program and challenging cultural environment. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Languages with no previous study required:
Azerbaijani
Bangla
Hindi
Indonesian
Persian
Punjabi
Swahili
Turkish
Urdu
Languages with one year prior study required:
Arabic
Korean
Portuguese
Russian
Languages with two years prior study required:
Chinese
Japanese
The URGO office provides advising and application support for CLS. Please contact urgo@augsburg.edu (reference CLS) to set up an appointment before October 23rd.
submitted by tengwalm@augsburg.edu
Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Junior Summer Institutes is an intensive seven-week summer program that focuses on preparing students for careers as policy professionals, public administrators and other leadership roles in public service. Selected participants spend the summer at one of five participating universities (University of Minnesota, Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon, Princeton, or University of Michigan) where they take courses, learn from top leaders in the field and build their professional skills. Students must have junior or senior status and be planning to graduate between December 2021 and August 2022. To be competitive for this opportunity, students should have a 3.5 GPA or above. There is no cost to attend and participants receive a stipend. Contact URGO at urgo@augsburg.edu and reference your interest in PPIA before October 15th to set up a meeting to learn more
submitted by koh@augsburg.edu
Please sign-up for ONE small focus group (max 5 students per group, see dates below) to share your opinion about our convocation series at Augsburg University.
• Friday, Oct. 2nd, 4-5pm
• Tuesday., Oct. 6th, 7-8pm
• Wednesday, October 14th, 3-4pm
The goal of these focus groups is to hear Augsburg student experiences to inform changes in our convocation series. We will use the opinions of those who participate to inform changes moving forward. Notes (taken by a student volunteer in the group, and Prof. Koh) from the focus groups will be compiled and shared with Provost Karen Kaivola. Participants are required to sign-up in advance; each student will receive a $10 e-gift card.
If you’re interested, please email Prof. Koh (koh@augsburg.edu) to sign up. Space is limited to a total of 16 students.
submitted by poessnec@augsburg.edu
It’s with great excitement and energy to announce a brand new campus-wide initiative; Just Report It: Auggies Act.
Just Report It: Auggies Act is a new way the university provides students and employees with an easy, centralized, and confidential way of reporting concerns, violations of the Student Conduct Code, Title IX, Discrimination and Bias, and more.
Starting in October, this will be the new way the campus community can report concerns of Discrimination & Bias, Incident Reporting, Sexual Misconduct & Title IX, Students of Concern, and Student Grievances & General Concerns. Existing report forms will no longer be used.
Please visit the Report It landing page, to learn more.
https://www.augsburg.edu/report/
As this software rolls out, be on the lookout for more opportunities to learn more about this initiative and how it will benefit our campus community.
Remember, if you see something, say something.
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Wednesday, September 30th
Noon-1:00 pm
You’ve probably spent time learning how to interview – the importance of a good handshake, sending thank you cards, maintaining eye contact… but how do those things translate to a virtual interview? What do you do when your audio doesn’t sync up or you suddenly run out of battery? Join Katapult Network for a discussion on virtual interviews to learn how to handle technical difficulties and what are considered the “professional norms” for video interviewing. We’ll finish with a Q&A, so come prepared with any questions you have!
Open to all!
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Looking to apply for that position but they require a cover letter you don’t have?
Don’t even worry about it. The best thing to do is to head over to our Strommen Community Moodle Site and check out our cover letter resources! Whether you want to look at how to format your cover letter, what to write in it, or even how to start it from scratch, our cover letter resources will tell you all you need to know.
submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
To receive free food deliveries from the Campus Cupboard, Augsburg’s food shelf that is run by the Campus Kitchen program, check out this webpage:
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The AugSTEM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Funded by the National Science Foundation, AugSTEM Scholars receive scholarships of up to $10,000 per student per year. Scholars also become a part of the STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for summer research, faculty mentoring, and career development.
Eligibility:
-Enrolled at least half-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
-Within 5 semesters of graduating with a STEM degree as of Fall 2020 (graduating by December ‘22)
-Major GPA of 2.75 or higher (scholars will be expected to raise their GPA to 3.0 during program participation)
-U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
-Demonstrated financial need as determined by financial aid status (Pell or MN State grant eligible or equivalent)
Application deadline: Monday, October 12 at midnight
Students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply as well as students who began at Augsburg.
For more information, go to: http://www.augsburg.edu/stem/augstem.
Questions? Contact: stem@augsburg.edu.
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Join the second presentation of the Augsburg Bold Speaker Series.
Olivia House ’20 will present “The Summer of Resistance By Black Youth”.
Wednesday, September 30
12:30–1:15 p.m.
About the presentation: This past summer was filled with events that sparked a national and global movement for black lives. Minneapolis has been the epicenter of the uprisings. Many efforts coming out of our city are being led by the black youth. From mutual aid efforts, to startups, to art, we, the youth, are the drivers of this movement, and we cannot stop.
submitted by tengwalm@augsburg.edu
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
This is a pilot program supporting undergraduate research students through federal work-study funds. We are limiting the number of student researchers supported during the 20-21 academic year to 12 students and funding will be determined by a first-come, first-serve basis. Faculty from any discipline who need assistance with their research from a student are invited to participate in the pilot. An individual faculty member may propose only one student position who will work 5-20 hours per week and no more than their federal work-study allotment. During the 20-21 academic year, the research projects must follow Augsburg’s guidelines regarding Covid-19.
Please note that the student eligibility for federal work-study and the total number of hours must be confirmed by Human Resources after you complete this form. Open until all 12 positions are filled.
If the student will work 100 hours or less total, we recommend applying instead for the URGO Academic Year research grant.
Questions contact Human Resources at studentemployment@augsburg.edu
2020-2021 Federal Work-Study Student Researcher Request Form
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Each Friday all are welcome to hold silence at 10:40 am for 8 minutes and 46 seconds as we remember George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, (and others) and our call for racial justice in God’s world. Pastoral presence is available in Hoversten Chapel for support and prayer. Pastor Babette Chatman will be available in the chapel at 10:40 – 11:00 am.
Each Friday, one of the Campus Ministry pastors will offer a prayer for the community. Today, Pastor Justin LInd-Ayres offers a Prayer of Lament and Thanksgiving
https://www.augsburg.edu/campusministry/2020/09/24/a-prayer-of-lamentation-and-thanksgiving/
Chapel Videos are available on the Campus Ministry YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0e0mF3GVHSH-gArCrObyyg?view_as=subscriber
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Murphy Square 1975-2020: A Sesquicentennial Sampler of Literature by Augsburg Students will be released digitally in October as part of Augsburg’s 150th anniversary. This anthology was edited by students in Advanced Studies in Writing between 2016 and 2019. Look for further news here. Ultimately, we hope to be able to offer print versions as well.
submitted by dvorak@augsburg.edu
Did you miss the Gilman Scholarship Workshop today? No problem! Watch the recording on CGEEs YouTube channel at the link below. Check the description for a link to a helpful worksheet you can use while watching! You’ll end up with some great ideas for your essays.
There are lots of ways to learn more about the Gilman Scholarship!
TODAY – AMA (AskMeAnything) 2pm on Instagram live
Gilman Staff and student alums answer your questions!
NEXT WEEK — Tuesday Sept 30
Application Workshop 1030-11am on Zoom
Augsburg staff will walk through what makes a great application and answer your questions
ANYTIME — meet with one of the Study Abroad/Away advisors to talk about program options.
We have a great track record of Auggie Gilman Scholarship WINNERS — and maybe that will include YOU!
Applications are due Oct 6 for next Spring, Summer or Fall 2021 as well as Academic Year 2021-2022!
Questions? Contact abroad@augsburg.edu
