Augsburg University News and Announcements
submitted by carreraa@augsburg.edu
Are you interested in learning how to sort your waste properly? Join us on Friday the 25th from 5-6 in OGC100. We will be talking about how to manage trash, organics, and recycling as well as electronic waste.
Enjoy some bakery items from Rebecca’s Bakery and play a fun Kahoot! game where you can win gift cards from local restaurants like Curry in a Hurry, Soberfish, and AfroDeli. Bring your friends!
submitted by trancc@augsburg.edu
Students – don’t forget about TutorMe! It is available to Augsburg students 24/7 and offers tutoring in over 300 subjects from qualified tutors. Students are able to use 3 hours a week; 3 one hour sessions or 6 thirty-minute sessions. You can access TutorMe through any of your Moodle classes. At the top left of your screen there is an orange tab to see the side panel of resources. As you scroll down, you will see the “Augsburg Tools” section and underneath is the link to TutorMe. For more information on other tutoring and academic skills options, please click “Tutoring & Academic Skills Information”.
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
Augsburg will host a vaccine clinic on Wednesday, March 30, for anyone who would like to receive a first, second, or booster dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. This event is open to all members of the Augsburg community as well as the general public ages 5 and older. The shots are free and no insurance information will be required.
Date and Time:
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location:
Christensen Center East Commons
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, particularly for children ages 5-11. Pre-register here: go.augsburg.edu/vaccineclinic
A follow-up event will be held on April 20 for those who get their first dose on March 30. Augsburg students who attend either event will be entered to win a $25 VISA gift card.
Questions about COVID-19 vaccination? Get answers from the Minnesota Department of Health: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/vaccine/basics.html
For more COVID-19 updates and resources, visit the Outbreak Planning website: https://sites.augsburg.edu/outbreak-planning/
Contact helpline@augsburg.edu with any questions.
submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu
CTL’s annual ICD Grant program is offered to encourage faculty to develop their knowledge and skills in evidence-based, equitable course design. To that end, recipients of the grant will receive a $2000 stipend to participate in a 4-day workshop Monday May 23 through Thursday May 26, 2022 (9:00am – 12:30pm each day), optional coaching throughout the summer, and a wrap-up lunch in late August. To demonstrate application of the principles of the workshop, participants will also be asked to produce a final product that utilizes evidence-based, equitable course design (e.g. a syllabus).
Courses proposed for this grant may be new courses or courses undergoing substantial revision; preference will be given to courses being offered in the next academic year (2022-2023). Courses may be team-teaching collaborative efforts or individually-taught. Although open to full-time faculty at all stages in their career, preference will be given to early-career faculty.
The application form and samples of successful past applications are posted on the CTL Website under “Grants & Travel Funds; Annual Grants & Awards”. Applications are due Friday, April 8th at Noon.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact one or both of the ICD Workshop Coordinators: Drs. Tara Mader (mader@augsburg.edu) and Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright (bankers@augsburg.edu)
submitted by raym@augsburg.edu
Augsburg community members aged 60+ are invited to participate in a short online survey on their interactions with those in other age groups. One lucky winner will win a $100 Target gift card, and for each completed survey that we receive we will donate $1 to the American Red Cross. The survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete, and helps advance student and faculty research in the Psychology Department. For more information, contact the lead investigator at denkinge@augsburg.edu, or visit the link below for additional details and contact info.
submitted by grewe@augsburg.edu
Augsburg University is accepting applications for Auggie Basics Housing for summer 2022 and the 2022-23 academic year.
DEADLINE:
Monday, April 4, 2022 at 5pm
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
Auggie Basics Housing is designed to address the needs of students who are experiencing housing instability. The purpose of the program is to provide a bridge for students whose housing is not stable as they seek to identify a permanent solution.
Students accepted into Auggie Basics Housing will live on campus without cost to the student. Regardless of when students enter the program, the housing commitment will cover the full academic year if needed. If the student secures permanent housing elsewhere, they will be released from the program and the spot will be offered to another student.
MEAL PLANS:
Students are not required to have a meal plan if they are selected for Auggie Basics Housing, including those placed into buildings that require one.
ELIGIBILITY FOR PROGRAM:
To be eligible for Auggie Basics Housing, students must be returning students and not receiving other housing aid from the University. Incoming first-year and transfer students are not eligible to apply.
Students may apply for housing either for the summer term and/or for the academic year. Students must reapply each academic year, and may be part of the program for up to two academic years. Being chosen for Auggie Basics Housing one year does not guarantee participation in future years.
APPLICATION LINK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSda_PwCjMezO63enNBljbudyjmAvAVAQrrCvDALOAxl5aw3og/viewform
QUESTIONS?
Questions may be directed to Michael Grewe, Assistant Dean of Students, at grewe@augsburg.edu.
submitted by yanggg7@augsburg.edu
Come join Mental Health Matters on Monday, March 28th 6-7pm via Zoom to learn about Mental health in BIPOC communities!
The BIPOC Community experiences unique generational trauma from racial oppression, which can lead to specific mental health needs. There can also be barriers to accessing effective care related to culture & language, disparities, stigma, immigration status, & provider competence. Come and hear from a panel of local community practitioners & educators about these needs and resources available to address them.
There will be two ($10) target gift card drawings for attendees of this event.
Zoom Event Link: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/95107287466?pwd=NTBpQWxtdzJ4NytkaTIrMEsyVHMvZz09
submitted by grayk2@augsburg.edu
Staff Appreciation Today (Tuesday, March 22nd) at 3:00 pm
Each year, Augsburg University’s Staff Senate hosts a special event where staff are recognized for years of service, completion of the Diversity and Inclusion certificate program, and outstanding contributions to the campus community. The event includes light refreshments and snacks. For staff members who wish to join us virtually, snacks will be available to pick up in the Events Office, 2nd Floor, Christensen, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, to bring back to your office to eat while you watch.
2022 Staff Appreciation Program
Tuesday, March 22
3–4:30 p.m. | Foss Center, Hoversten Chapel
Zoom Livestream: https://augsburg.zoom.us/s/93420424349
If you need disability accommodations to fully participate in this event, please contact the Staff Senate at staffsenate@augsburg.edu.
As part of this event, we are encouraging attendees to bring donations for Campus Cupboard, Augsburg’s student food shelf. Campus Cupboard is currently looking for donations of the following items:
Food donations: Ramen (all flavors)
Rice and/or pasta
Mac + Cheese
Gluten free pasta
Personal care items (e.g. lotion, shampoo, mouthwash, toothbrushes, etc)
Oils (olive oil, peanut oil, etc)
Peanut butter and other nut butters
Granola bars
Trail mix
Spices
Soy sauce
Snacks (e.g. Goldfish, pretzels, etc)
Paper or cloth grocery bags
Toiletry donations: laundry detergent, dish soap, clorox wipes, hand soap, lotion, shampoo, conditioner, makeup products, lip balm, sunscreen
Please consider bringing an item to donate to Campus Cupboard on Tuesday, March 22. You can also donate any time by bringing items to the Campus Cupboard, located in Anderson.
submitted by mosher@augsburg.edu
Attention Faculty Members: Hamline graduate student, Jacob Devine is doing research to complete his master’s degree and is trying to reach LGBTQ+ teachers and LGBTQ+ former teachers with a short (10-minute) survey.
If you are a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or otherwise LGBTQ+-identified teacher or former teacher, please fill it out at bit.ly/TeacherSurveyLGBTQ If not, please consider sharing with your colleagues who may fit the bill.
You can reach him with any questions or concerns. Jacob Devine (he/him/his) at 320-360-3044 or jacobadevine@gmail.com.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Interfaith at Augsburg and the Muslim Student Association present:
“Perspectives on the Opioid Crisis in the East African Community: Part 2”
March 23, 2022 at 4:00 pm Central Time on Zoom
The East African community in the Twin Cities is experiencing a crisis of opioid addiction touching the lives of youth, young adults, and their families in our community. Two community leaders will share their perspectives and how they have responded to the crisis.
Mimi Sahlu – Mimi Sahlu is a small business owner. She is a community leader who helps others find resources. She is an activist and voice for East African women.
Abdirahman Mukhtar – Abdirahman Mukhtar worked with the Confederation of Somali Communities in Minnesota, as a youth diversion coordinator and as the youth program manager at the Brian Coyle Center of Pillsbury United Communities, a hub for Somali immigrants. He strives to make a human connection with youth who are homeless, often alienated from their own community. He is the Founder and Executive Director of Daryeel Youth. DARYEEL (which means “care” in Somali) is a volunteer-based Street Outreach effort to support East African youth.
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://augsburg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PuElVX3XSICp4eSWLYQGxQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Interfaith at Augsburg and the Muslim Student Association thank the Batalden Ethics Grant Program at Augsburg for sponsoring this event.
submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu
Representives from the following organizations will be on campus tabling this week in the lobby of the Christensen Center from 10:30am-12:30pm
All are welcome! Stop by and network with employers!
ACR Homes – Tuesday, March 22nd
https://acrhomes.com/
FEDEX -Tuesday, March 22nd
http://groundwarehousejobs.fedex.com/
College Muscle Movers – Wednesday, March 23rd
https://movers.collegemusclemovers.com/
Lutheran Volunteer Corps – Wednesday, March 23rd
Learn about full-time post graduation positions for 2022-2023 in a variety of locations.
Strommen Career & Internship Team
submitted by krafte@augsburg.edu
Join the Augsburg Pre-Physician Assistant Club as we host Augsburg Alumni who are now physician assistants as they share their insight and experiences. This Wednesday, March 23rd at 5:45p, in Hagfors 250. RSVP on Auggie Life (link below).
submitted by schnedla@augsburg.edu
We invite you to a conversation with the Multicultural Coordinator from NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) on Mental Health 101: Exploring Mental Wellness and Resources. Unpack the cultural-based stigma around mental health by learning about warning signs and resources to help access care and help navigate the mental healthcare system.
submitted by kentjo@augsburg.edu
Walking and connecting with others are two of the best things we can do for our mental well being.
We will meet at the CWC this Wednesday at 4:30 and go for a walk then return to the CWC for pizza. Contact the CWC for more information.
Submitted by kasongob@augsburg.edu
On Thursday, March 31st, Augsburg’s Pan Afrikan Student Union will be hosting our annual Afrikan Night Event. The theme for this year is “Taste of the Diaspora”. We would like to invite all students and staff to attend. There will be live performances, catered food, and an African Fashion Show!
We would also like to invite all Augsburg students and local community talent to sign up to perform as well! There will be auditions held this month.
Follow us on Instagram @AugsburgPasu!
Best Regards,
PASU
submitted by capman@augsburg.edu
Minnesota Aquarium Society Aquarium Expo – Saturday March 19, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, first floor of Hagfors. FREE and open to the public.
For more information: https://aquarium.mn/expo
100+ tanks of tropical fish, aquarium plants and shrimp
Dozens of technical presentations on fish keeping and aquarium fish breeding
Raffles auctions of aquarium tanks, lights and equipment
Aquascaping workshop (no fee, opportunity to take your set up home)
Special offers from local fish stores
Swap meet
Meet local fish experts and pet store owners
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Jennifer Brown (Jennifer Brown Consulting) shares actionable insights for leading in today’s changing and uncertain environment, creating workplaces that are equitable and inclusive for all members, and becoming a purpose-driven organization.
submitted by grewe@augsburg.edu
Augsburg University is accepting applications for Auggie Basics Housing for summer 2022 and the 2022-23 academic year.
DEADLINE:
Monday, April 4, 2022 at 5pm
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
Auggie Basics Housing is designed to address the needs of students who are experiencing housing instability. The purpose of the program is to provide a bridge for students whose housing is not stable as they seek to identify a permanent solution.
Students accepted into Auggie Basics Housing will live on campus without cost to the student. Regardless of when students enter the program, the housing commitment will cover the full academic year if needed. If the student secures permanent housing elsewhere, they will be released from the program and the spot will be offered to another student.
MEAL PLANS:
Students are not required to have a meal plan if they are selected for Auggie Basics Housing, including those placed into buildings that require one.
ELIGIBILITY FOR PROGRAM:
To be eligible for Auggie Basics Housing, students must be returning students and not receiving other housing aid from the University. Incoming first-year and transfer students are not eligible to apply.
Students may apply for housing either for the summer term and/or for the academic year. Students must reapply each academic year, and may be part of the program for up to two academic years. Being chosen for Auggie Basics Housing one year does not guarantee participation in future years.
APPLICATION LINK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSda_PwCjMezO63enNBljbudyjmAvAVAQrrCvDALOAxl5aw3og/viewform
QUESTIONS?
Questions may be directed to Michael Grewe, Assistant Dean of Students, at grewe@augsburg.edu.
submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s annual “3 Days in May” (coordinated by the Center for Teaching and Learning) is back in person and will be held Tuesday, May 10th through Thursday, May 12th in the Hagfors Center!
The CTL Fellows are looking for interesting and engaging sessions for these three days, and we welcome your contributions. If you are interested in offering or coordinating a session/workshop/demonstration/etc., please complete the short form posted below and a CTL member will get back to you to find out more details and talk about specific presentation and scheduling needs.
If you have any questions or want more information, please contact ctl@augsburg.edu.
submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu
Augsburg annually recognizes faculty individuals or groups that have made exemplary contributions to creating an engaging academic learning environment through awards for teaching, scholarship, and service. All faculty who have been employed at the university for at least three years are eligible for the awards, and anybody at Augsburg University may nominate a candidate. Adjunct faculty are eligible for a Distinguished Contribution in Teaching award specifically to recognize exceptional adjunct faculty.
For the full Call for Nominations, descriptions of criteria for each category, and the nomination form, please follow the link to the CTL Annual Awards page down below and scroll to the “Distinguished Contribution Awards” section.
Nominations will be accepted until midnight on Monday, March 21st (12am March 22nd) and award recipients will be announced at the April Faculty meeting as well as posted to A-mail. New this year: ALL nominees will be made public (pending award committee approval) to recognize the depth of faculty contributions.
If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer L. Bankers-Fulbright at bankers@augsburg.edu or ctl@augsburg.edu.
https://sites.augsburg.edu/ctl/grants/annual-grant-offerings/
submitted by voigtj@augsburg.edu
Staff Appreciation March 22 at 3:00 pm
Each year, Augsburg University’s Staff Senate hosts a special event where staff are recognized for years of service, completion of the Diversity and Inclusion certificate program, and outstanding contributions to the campus community. The event will include light refreshments and snacks. For staff members who wish to join us virtually, snacks will be available to pick up in the Events Office, 2nd Floor, Christensen, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, to bring back to your office to eat while you watch.
To help plan, we ask that you RSVP https://forms.gle/zS9LyNmeroU6BUeeA to this event and let us know if you plan to attend in person or virtually and whether you plan to pick up snacks.
2022 Staff Appreciation Program
Tuesday, March 22
3–4:30 p.m. | Foss Center, Hoversten Chapel
Zoom Livestream: https://augsburg.zoom.us/s/93420424349
If you need disability accommodations to fully participate in this event, please contact the Staff Senate at staffsenate@augsburg.edu.
On Thursday, March 31st, Augsburg’s Pan Afrikan Student Union will be hosting our annual Afrikan Night Event. The theme for this year is “Taste of the Diaspora”. We would like to invite all students and staff to attend. There will be live performances, catered food, and an African Fashion Show!
We would also like to invite all Augsburg students and local community talent to sign up to perform as well! There will be auditions held this month.
Click the link to sign up for to perform and the fashion show,
or
DM us on Instagram @AugsburgPasu!
Best Regards,
PASU
submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu
Augsburg annually recognizes faculty individuals or groups that have made exemplary contributions to creating an engaging academic learning environment through awards for teaching, scholarship, and service. All faculty who have been employed at the university for at least three years are eligible for the awards, and anybody at Augsburg University may nominate a candidate. Adjunct faculty are eligible for a Distinguished Contribution in Teaching award specifically to recognize exceptional adjunct faculty.
For the full Call for Nominations, descriptions of criteria for each category, and the nomination form, please follow the link to the CTL Annual Awards page down below and scroll to the “Distinguished Contribution Awards” section.
Nominations will be accepted until midnight on Monday, March 21st (12am March 22nd) and award recipients will be announced at the April Faculty meeting as well as posted to A-mail. New this year: ALL nominees will be made public (pending award committee approval) to recognize the depth of faculty contributions.
If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer L. Bankers-Fulbright at bankers@augsburg.edu or ctl@augsburg.edu.
https://sites.augsburg.edu/ctl/grants/annual-grant-offerings/
submitted by capman@augsburg.edu
Minnesota Aquarium Society Aquarium Expo – Saturday March 19, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, first floor of Hagfors. FREE and open to the public.
For more information: https://aquarium.mn/expo
100+ tanks of tropical fish, aquarium plants and shrimp
Dozens of technical presentations on fish keeping and aquarium fish breeding
Raffles auctions of aquarium tanks, lights and equipment
Aquascaping workshop (no fee, opportunity to take your set up home)
Special offers from local fish stores
Swap meet
Meet local fish experts and pet store owners
submitted by grewe@augsburg.edu
Augsburg University is accepting applications for Auggie Basics Housing for summer 2022 and the 2022-23 academic year.
DEADLINE:
Monday, April 4, 2022 at 5pm
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
Auggie Basics Housing is designed to address the needs of students who are experiencing housing instability. The purpose of the program is to provide a bridge for students whose housing is not stable as they seek to identify a permanent solution.
Students accepted into Auggie Basics Housing will live on campus without cost to the student. Regardless of when students enter the program, the housing commitment will cover the full academic year if needed. If the student secures permanent housing elsewhere, they will be released from the program and the spot will be offered to another student.
MEAL PLANS:
Students are not required to have a meal plan if they are selected for Auggie Basics Housing, including those placed into buildings that require one.
ELIGIBILITY FOR PROGRAM:
To be eligible for Auggie Basics Housing, students must be returning students and not receiving other housing aid from the University. Incoming first-year and transfer students are not eligible to apply.
Students may apply for housing either for the summer term and/or for the academic year. Students must reapply each academic year, and may be part of the program for up to two academic years. Being chosen for Auggie Basics Housing one year does not guarantee participation in future years.
APPLICATION LINK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSda_PwCjMezO63enNBljbudyjmAvAVAQrrCvDALOAxl5aw3og/viewform
QUESTIONS?
Questions may be directed to Michael Grewe, Assistant Dean of Students, at grewe@augsburg.edu.
submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s annual “3 Days in May” (coordinated by the Center for Teaching and Learning) is back in person and will be held Tuesday, May 10th through Thursday, May 12th in the Hagfors Center!
The CTL Fellows are looking for interesting and engaging sessions for these three days, and we welcome your contributions. If you are interested in offering or coordinating a session/workshop/demonstration/etc., please complete the short form posted below and a CTL member will get back to you to find out more details and talk about specific presentation and scheduling needs.
If you have any questions or want more information, please contact ctl@augsburg.edu.
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Jennifer Brown (Jennifer Brown Consulting) shares actionable insights for leading in today’s changing and uncertain environment, creating workplaces that are equitable and inclusive for all members, and becoming a purpose-driven organization.
Submitted by kasongob@augsburg.edu
On March 31st, Augsburg’s Pan Afrikan Student Union will be hosting our annual Afrikan Night Event. The theme for this year is “Taste of the Diaspora”. We would like to invite all students to attend. There will be live performances, catered food, and an African Fashion Show!
We would also like to invite all Augsburg students and local community talent to sign up to perform as well! There will be auditions held this month.
Click the link to sign up for performances and the fashion show,
or
DM us on Instagram @AugsburgPasu!
Best Regards,
PASU
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Jennifer Brown (Jennifer Brown Consulting) shares actionable insights for leading in today’s changing and uncertain environment, creating workplaces that are equitable and inclusive for all members, and becoming a purpose-driven organization.
submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu
Augsburg annually recognizes faculty individuals or groups that have made exemplary contributions to creating an engaging academic learning environment through awards for teaching, scholarship, and service. All faculty who have been employed at the university for at least three years are eligible for the awards, and anybody at Augsburg University may nominate a candidate. Adjunct faculty are eligible for a Distinguished Contribution in Teaching award specifically to recognize exceptional adjunct faculty.
For the full Call for Nominations, descriptions of criteria for each category, and the nomination form, please follow the link to the CTL Annual Awards page posted below and scroll to the “Distinguished Contribution Awards” section.
Nominations will be accepted until midnight on Monday, March 21st (12am March 22nd) and award recipients will be announced at the April Faculty meeting as well as posted to A-mail. New this year: ALL nominees will be made public (pending award committee approval) to recognize the depth of faculty contributions.
If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer L. Bankers-Fulbright at bankers@augsburg.edu or ctl@augsburg.edu.
https://sites.augsburg.edu/ctl/grants/annual-grant-offerings/
submitted by grewe@augsburg.edu
Augsburg University is accepting applications for Auggie Basics Housing for summer 2022 and the 2022-23 academic year.
DEADLINE:
Monday, April 4, 2022 at 5pm
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
Auggie Basics Housing is designed to address the needs of students who are experiencing housing instability. The purpose of the program is to provide a bridge for students whose housing is not stable as they seek to identify a permanent solution.
Students accepted into Auggie Basics Housing will live on campus without cost to the student. Regardless of when students enter the program, the housing commitment will cover the full academic year if needed. If the student secures permanent housing elsewhere, they will be released from the program and the spot will be offered to another student.
MEAL PLANS:
Students are not required to have a meal plan if they are selected for Auggie Basics Housing, including those placed into buildings that require one.
ELIGIBILITY FOR PROGRAM:
To be eligible for Auggie Basics Housing, students must be returning students and not receiving other housing aid from the University. Incoming first-year and transfer students are not eligible to apply.
Students may apply for housing either for the summer term and/or for the academic year. Students must reapply each academic year, and may be part of the program for up to two academic years. Being chosen for Auggie Basics Housing one year does not guarantee participation in future years.
APPLICATION LINK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSda_PwCjMezO63enNBljbudyjmAvAVAQrrCvDALOAxl5aw3og/viewform
QUESTIONS?
Questions may be directed to Michael Grewe, Assistant Dean of Students, at grewe@augsburg.edu.
submitted by lohmannm@augsburg.edu
As part of the 2021-2022 Institution-wide DEI Plan, two equity and social justice-based trainings are being offered this spring semester by Joanne Reeck, Vice President for Equity and Inclusion. These trainings will feature education-based case studies on poverty and socioeconomic status and will take place on Wed, Mar 9 @ 3-4:30 p.m. and Wed, Apr 13 @ 3-4:30 p.m.
To sign-up, click below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf390OgBvzKex6KLOF4BMISJ3kkDx8OOJy5Ri9u5xXfbaRxyg/viewform
Please note that these workshops also count toward maintaining good standing and good advanced standing in the Augsburg University Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program. For more information, contact the Equity and Inclusion Initiatives Department at inclusion@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1126.
submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s annual “3 Days in May” (coordinated by the Center for Teaching and Learning) is back in person and will be held Tuesday, May 10th through Thursday, May 12th in the Hagfors Center!
The CTL Fellows are looking for interesting and engaging sessions for these three days, and we welcome your contributions. If you are interested in offering or coordinating a session/workshop/demonstration/etc., please complete the short form below and a CTL member will get back to you to find out more details and talk about specific presentation and scheduling needs.
If you have any questions or want more information, please contact ctl@augsburg.edu.
Submitted by kasongob@augsburg.edu
On March 31st, Augsburg’s Pan Afrikan Student Union will be hosting our annual Afrikan Night Event. The theme for this year is “Taste of the Diaspora”. We would like to invite all students to attend. There will be live performances, catered food, and an African Fashion Show!
We would also like to invite all Augsburg students and local community talent to sign up to perform as well! There will be auditions held this month.
Click the link to sign up for performances and the fashion show,
or
DM us on Instagram @AugsburgPasu!
Best Regards,
PASU
submitted by grewe@augsburg.edu
Augsburg University is accepting applications for Auggie Basics Housing for summer 2022 and the 2022-23 academic year.
DEADLINE:
Monday, April 4, 2022 at 5pm
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
Auggie Basics Housing is designed to address the needs of students who are experiencing housing instability. The purpose of the program is to provide a bridge for students whose housing is not stable as they seek to identify a permanent solution.
Students accepted into Auggie Basics Housing will live on campus without cost to the student. Regardless of when students enter the program, the housing commitment will cover the full academic year if needed. If the student secures permanent housing elsewhere, they will be released from the program and the spot will be offered to another student.
MEAL PLANS:
Students are not required to have a meal plan if they are selected for Auggie Basics Housing, including those placed into buildings that require one.
ELIGIBILITY FOR PROGRAM:
To be eligible for Auggie Basics Housing, students must be returning students and not receiving other housing aid from the University. Incoming first-year and transfer students are not eligible to apply.
Students may apply for housing either for the summer term and/or for the academic year. Students must reapply each academic year, and may be part of the program for up to two academic years. Being chosen for Auggie Basics Housing one year does not guarantee participation in future years.
APPLICATION LINK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSda_PwCjMezO63enNBljbudyjmAvAVAQrrCvDALOAxl5aw3og/viewform
QUESTIONS?
Questions may be directed to Michael Grewe, Assistant Dean of Students, at grewe@augsburg.edu.
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Wendy Vang-Roberts (Minnesota Alliance for Volunteer Advancement) and Yixiu Chen (State of Minnesota Department of Human Services) discuss the way unconscious biases show up in the form of microaggressions.
submitted by heidersc@augsburg.edu
Dr. Annie Heiderscheit, Director of Music Therapy has co-authored a new textbook entitled, Compositional Methods in Music Therapy. This is the first in a four volume series that she is co-authoring with music therapy colleagues. The book is available through Barcelona Publishers.
https://barcelonapublishers.com/product/compositional-methods-of-music-therapy
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Jennifer Brown (Jennifer Brown Consulting) shares actionable insights for leading in today’s changing and uncertain environment, creating workplaces that are equitable and inclusive for all members, and becoming a purpose-driven organization.
submitted by abounass@augsburg.edu
The door hardware on the card access doors at the main entrance to the Kennedy Center and the dock entrance to Christensen Center has been replaced. Access at those entrances has returned to normal.
Lindell Library West Elevator Down
The west elevator in Lindell (near the Hagfors skyway) is not working. The repair company is waiting for a part. We do not yet know when the repair will be completed.
Hagfors Center Skyway Doors To Be Repaired
When using the Hagfors Center skyway, you may notice that the doors are difficult to open. We are aware of the issue and are working to get it fixed.
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
The 2022 Forum on Workplace Inclusion conference will be a three-day virtual experience. Augsburg faculty and staff are eligible to receive a 70% discount off the registration fee!
Join us at the 34th annual conference as we come together to Solve for X.
https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/augsburg-faculty-staff-registration/
submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu
Augsburg annually recognizes faculty individuals or groups that have made exemplary contributions to creating an engaging academic learning environment through awards for teaching, scholarship, and service. All faculty who have been employed at the university for at least three years are eligible for the awards, and anybody at Augsburg University may nominate a candidate. Adjunct faculty are eligible for a Distinguished Contribution in Teaching award specifically to recognize exceptional adjunct faculty.
For the full Call for Nominations, descriptions of criteria for each category, and the nomination form, please follow the link to the CTL Annual Awards page and scroll to the “Distinguished Contribution Awards” section.
Nominations will be accepted until midnight on Monday, March 21st (12am March 22nd) and award recipients will be announced at the April Faculty meeting as well as posted to A-mail. New this year: ALL nominees will be made public (pending award committee approval) to recognize the depth of faculty contributions.
If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer L. Bankers-Fulbright at bankers@augsburg.edu or ctl@augsburg.edu.
https://sites.augsburg.edu/ctl/grants/annual-grant-offerings/
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Augsburg’s annual “3 Days in May” (coordinated by the Center for Teaching and Learning) is back in person and will be held Tuesday, May 10th through Thursday, May 12th in the Hagfors Center!
The CTL Fellows are looking for interesting and engaging sessions for these three days, and we welcome your contributions. If you are interested in offering or coordinating a session/workshop/demonstration/etc., please complete the short form down below and a CTL member will get back to you to find out more details and talk about specific presentation and scheduling needs.
If you have any questions or want more information, please contact ctl@augsburg.edu.
submitted by eschenba@augsburg.edu
As Provost Kaivola announced in a recent update, Sarah Griesse will be retiring this spring, her last day is Friday, May 13. The internal search for our next dean of students has begun and the position is now posted. We hope to name the new dean of students in mid-April so that we have a month to support a transition prior to Sarah’s retirement.
The position will be open until it’s filled, but the review of applications will begin on Wednesday, March 23. So applicants should submit their materials no later than Tuesday, March 22 for initial consideration. Elaine Eschenbacher will chair the search committee, please contact her with any questions.
submitted by aoki@augsburg.edu
Due to spring break, the next Budget Working Group report will be available on Tuesday, March 22. There have been some data requests, and we hope that the extra time will allow us to have at least preliminary numbers for some of the items.
submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
Campus Cupboard will be open for shopping Monday-Friday over Spring Break (3/14/22-3/18/22) from 12pm-3pm!
submitted by denkinge@augsburg.edu
Are you a first-year or senior student? Check your email for an invitation to complete the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). This survey helps Augsburg better understand your experiences both inside and outside the classroom. All eligible recipients who complete the survey will be entered for a prize drawing to win Amazon or Target gift certificates! Don’t miss this opportunity for your voice to be heard – and for a chance for those sweet, sweet prizes!
submitted by grewe@augsburg.edu
Augsburg University is accepting applications for Auggie Basics Housing for summer 2022 and the 2022-23 academic year.
DEADLINE:
Monday, April 4, 2022 at 5pm
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
Auggie Basics Housing is designed to address the needs of students who are experiencing housing instability. The purpose of the program is to provide a bridge for students whose housing is not stable as they seek to identify a permanent solution.
Students accepted into Auggie Basics Housing will live on campus without cost to the student. Regardless of when students enter the program, the housing commitment will cover the full academic year if needed. If the student secures permanent housing elsewhere, they will be released from the program and the spot will be offered to another student.
MEAL PLANS:
Students are not required to have a meal plan if they are selected for Auggie Basics Housing, including those placed into buildings that require one.
ELIGIBILITY FOR PROGRAM:
To be eligible for Auggie Basics Housing, students must be returning students and not receiving other housing aid from the University. Incoming first-year and transfer students are not eligible to apply.
Students may apply for housing either for the summer term and/or for the academic year. Students must reapply each academic year, and may be part of the program for up to two academic years. Being chosen for Auggie Basics Housing one year does not guarantee participation in future years.
APPLICATION LINK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSda_PwCjMezO63enNBljbudyjmAvAVAQrrCvDALOAxl5aw3og/viewform
QUESTIONS?
Questions may be directed to Michael Grewe, Assistant Dean of Students, at grewe@augsburg.edu.
submitted by ortizrg@augsburg.edu
Hello Auggies!
We hope you have a great and restful spring break. When you return to campus there will be a bunch of exciting end of year events! We’ve highlighted an array of big events that will be happening on campus and encourage you to check them out and attend what appeals to you.
Come meet new people, celebrate holidays, announcements, and enjoy the end of year festivities! What a way to end the year with a bang!
Upcoming Events:
QIPOC – Gaymer Smash (3/22)
ASMTA – Karaoke Night (3/23)
PASU – Afrikan Week: Open Mic (3/28)
PASU – Afrikan Week: Paint N’ Trap (3/29)
PASU – Afrikan Night & After Party (3/31)
AASA – Annual Asian Celebration Show (3/24)
ASAC – Enchanted Forest Ball (3/26)
Campus Life – Augsburg Leadership Awards (4/3)
ISO – ISO Banquet (4/7)
AISA – Senior Graduate Honoring Banquet (4/16)
ALAS – End of the Year Banquet (4/16)
QPA – Queer Prom (4/16)
PASS x AASA x HWT – Pan-Asian Banquet (4/19)
MSA – Iftar Dinner (4/22)
ASAC – Senior Party (4/28)
PASU – End of the Semester Cookout (4/29)
Reach out to organizations directly with any questions about their specific events*
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In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Wendy Vang-Roberts (Minnesota Alliance for Volunteer Advancement) and Yixiu Chen (State of Minnesota Department of Human Services) discuss the way unconscious biases show up in the form of microaggressions.
submitted by schield@augsburg.edu
Marc Isaacson, Department of Business Administration & MIS, was elected Vice President of the National Numeracy Network (NNN) at their recent national meeting. The NNN promotes education that integrates quantitative skills across all disciplines and at all levels. The Mathematics Association of America (MAA), the American Statistical Association (ASA) and the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) are institutional members. Marc is also the primary author of the Facts on File “Guide to Data Literacy” recently published by InfoBase. High school and college students can use this book to help them analyze, evaluate and communicate their data-based findings.
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The Administrative Accounting Office will be open the week of Spring Break (March 14-18) on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8am to 3pm. The office will be open virtually on Monday and Friday. If you need assistance on Monday or Friday, please contact gstepanek@augsburg.edu.
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Stop by the Study Abroad and Away Table today in Christensen Center from 1:00 to 2:30pm
We are available to answer your questions about study abroad/away, check in on your application, or give you some information to get started.
Study Abroad & Away opportunities are for all Auggies–with programs ranging in length from 1 week to a semester or year, international locations as well as destinations in the USA, and courses to fit any major. Every Study Abroad & Away program fulfills your Augsburg Experience requirement, too!
Stop by today for more info!
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Augsburg’s annual “3 Days in May” (coordinated by the Center for Teaching and Learning) is back in person and will be held Tuesday, May 10th through Thursday, May 12th in the Hagfors Center!
The CTL Fellows are looking for interesting and engaging sessions for these three days, and we welcome your contributions. If you are interested in offering or coordinating a session/workshop/demonstration/etc., please complete the short form below and a CTL member will get back to you to find out more details and talk about specific presentation and scheduling needs.
If you have any questions or want more information, please contact ctl@augsburg.edu.
submitted by xiongcc8@augsburg.edu
Join us for a night of fun as we get together for Augsburg’s Annual Winter Formal, The Enchanted Ball. The event will be held on 3/26/22 from 7:30pm-12:00am in the Christensen Center and will feature exclusive live musical performances, an amazing DJ, photographers, entertainment, food, and more. This is a night you won’t want to miss!
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As part of the 2021-2022 Institution-wide DEI Plan, two equity and social justice-based trainings are being offered this spring semester by Joanne Reeck, Vice President for Equity and Inclusion. These trainings will feature education-based case studies on poverty and socioeconomic status and will take place on Wed, Mar 9 @ 3-4:30 p.m. and Wed, Apr 13 @ 3-4:30 p.m.
To sign-up, click below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf390OgBvzKex6KLOF4BMISJ3kkDx8OOJy5Ri9u5xXfbaRxyg/viewform
Please note that these workshops also count toward maintaining good standing and good advanced standing in the Augsburg University Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program. For more information, contact the Equity and Inclusion Initiatives Department at inclusion@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1126.
submitted by eschenba@augsburg.edu
Please congratulate Kate Gray who has accepted a new position of Career Services and Alumni Connections Manager in the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work. Kate joined Augsburg in December 2019 as a Career Specialist, and has worked systematically to increase the Strommen Center’s capacity to deliver career services programming to students. In this new role she will manage career services and will be the primary liaison for alumni, faculty, and departmental partners. She will also focus on connecting Augsburg alumni to current students for career exploration, networking, coaching and mentoring.
This new position aims to advance Augsburg’s strategic commitments to signature experiences and workforce readiness while creating foundations for stronger student outcomes and achieving new efficiencies while building new connections to other university departments, offices, and initiatives.
With Kate’s promotion, we are now seeking qualified candidates for the Career Specialist position to join the Strommen Center team. Please encourage qualified people in your networks to apply.
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Beginning January 17, Human Resources assigned online training for faculty, staff and student employees on three university workplace topics: information security, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and discrimination & sexual harassment prevention. Those trainings are due 60 days after assigned – for faculty and staff who had held active positions on January 17th the trainings are due March 18th.
The training can be accessed by logging into Inside Augsburg and clicking on Administrative Tasks > Training.
Answers to common questions can be found at https://sites.augsburg.edu/hr/policies/required-training
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Augsburg annually recognizes faculty individuals or groups that have made exemplary contributions to creating an engaging academic learning environment through awards for teaching, scholarship, and service. All faculty who have been employed at the university for at least three years are eligible for the awards, and anybody at Augsburg University may nominate a candidate. Adjunct faculty are eligible for a Distinguished Contribution in Teaching award specifically to recognize exceptional adjunct faculty.
For the full Call for Nominations, descriptions of criteria for each category, and the nomination form, please follow the link to the CTL Annual Awards page down below and scroll to the “Distinguished Contribution Awards” section.
Nominations will be accepted until midnight on Monday, March 21st (12am March 22nd) and award recipients will be announced at the April Faculty meeting as well as posted to A-mail. New this year: ALL nominees will be made public (pending award committee approval) to recognize the depth of faculty contributions.
If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer L. Bankers-Fulbright at bankers@augsburg.edu or ctl@augsburg.edu.
https://sites.augsburg.edu/ctl/grants/annual-grant-offerings/
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Do you love watching television and have ever wondered how the creators wrote their pilot for that hit TV show you love to watch? Or, are you a writer in a different medium and have always wanted to try your hand at writing for television?
Grow your writing skills this summer with the course PWC 320 “Writing for Television”. This intensive course will be modeled on a professional writer’s room and as such all students will be required to actively participate. Students will be expected to participate in the development and breaking of story while learning to pitch ideas, create outlines, and reading and providing feedback on your colleagues’ work. Each of these steps will be instrumental in aiding you with creating your own pilot!
WRITING FOR TELEVISION: Writing the Television Pilot, PWC 320
DATES: June 4 – July 30
(Please note that the course dates do not correspond to the Summer Semester Time 1 and Time 2 schedules. For drop/withdrawal dates, see the course description details in Records and Registration.)
INSTRUCTOR: Taught by Christina Ham, a highly awarded and prolific writer for both stage and screen, including Sweet Tooth for Netflix, THEM for Amazon, and Westworld for HBO. She was named one of “The Top 20 Most-Produced Playwrights of the 2018-19 Season” by American Theatre magazine.
COST: standard summer tuition rate for 4 credits: $1,704
Spots in this course are limited. Apply by May 2.
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Sign up for the summer study away program by professor Beliza Torres Narvaez. Spend ~3 weeks in Puerto Rico in May exploring different arts in the context of community building, activism, and social justice in Puerto Rico!
COMMUNITY, ARTS & CULTURE IN PUERTO RICO
• Travel: May 9-27, 2022
• Course: THR 295: Community, Arts, & Culture in Puerto Rico (Fine Arts requirement), 4 credits
• fulfills Augsburg Experience, too!
Any Augsburg student in good standing, including graduating Seniors, are eligible to apply
*** APPLY BY MARCH 18 ***
The program is filled on a rolling basis. Interested students should start an application now! Contact the Study Abroad & Away Office with questions: abroad@augsburg.edu
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In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Jennifer Brown (Jennifer Brown Consulting) shares actionable insights for leading in today’s changing and uncertain environment, creating workplaces that are equitable and inclusive for all members, and becoming a purpose-driven organization.
Submitted by kasongob@augsburg.edu
On March 31st, Augsburg’s Pan Afrikan Student Union will be hosting our annual Afrikan Night Event. The theme for this year is “Taste of the Diaspora”. We would like to invite all students to attend. There will be live performances, catered food, and an African Fashion Show!
We would also like to invite all Augsburg students and local community talent to sign up to perform as well! There will be auditions held this month.
Click the link to sign up for performances and the fashion show,
or
DM us on Instagram @AugsburgPasu!
Best Regards,
PASU
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Jennifer Brown (Jennifer Brown Consulting) shares actionable insights for leading in today’s changing and uncertain environment, creating workplaces that are equitable and inclusive for all members, and becoming a purpose-driven organization.
submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu
Augsburg annually recognizes faculty individuals or groups that have made exemplary contributions to creating an engaging academic learning environment through awards for teaching, scholarship, and service. All faculty who have been employed at the university for at least three years are eligible for the awards, and anybody at Augsburg University may nominate a candidate. Adjunct faculty are eligible for a Distinguished Contribution in Teaching award specifically to recognize exceptional adjunct faculty.
For the full Call for Nominations, descriptions of criteria for each category, and the nomination form, please follow the link to the CTL Annual Awards page down below and scroll to the “Distinguished Contribution Awards” section.
Nominations will be accepted until midnight on Monday, March 21st (12am March 22nd) and award recipients will be announced at the April Faculty meeting as well as posted to A-mail. New this year: ALL nominees will be made public (pending award committee approval) to recognize the depth of faculty contributions.
If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer L. Bankers-Fulbright at bankers@augsburg.edu or ctl@augsburg.edu.
https://sites.augsburg.edu/ctl/grants/annual-grant-offerings/
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During the week of 3/14 – 3/18, Einstein Bros. Bagels will be serving 7:30 to 1pm.
We hope everyone has a safe and restful break.
submitted by raym@augsburg.edu
URGO now has funding for academic-year research grants for undergraduates who wish to gain research experience with an Augsburg faculty member. These grants require 80 hours of research by May 23.
Student-faculty research teams are encouraged to submit proposals immediately. The URGO Advisory Committee will begin reviewing proposals February 21st.
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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Augsburg University is accepting applications for Auggie Basics Housing for summer 2022 and the 2022-23 academic year.
DEADLINE:
Monday, April 4, 2022 at 5pm
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
Auggie Basics Housing is designed to address the needs of students who are experiencing housing instability. The purpose of the program is to provide a bridge for students whose housing is not stable as they seek to identify a permanent solution.
Students accepted into Auggie Basics Housing will live on campus without cost to the student. Regardless of when students enter the program, the housing commitment will cover the full academic year if needed. If the student secures permanent housing elsewhere, they will be released from the program and the spot will be offered to another student.
MEAL PLANS:
Students are not required to have a meal plan if they are selected for Auggie Basics Housing, including those placed into buildings that require one.
ELIGIBILITY FOR PROGRAM:
To be eligible for Auggie Basics Housing, students must be returning students and not receiving other housing aid from the University. Incoming first-year and transfer students are not eligible to apply.
Students may apply for housing either for the summer term and/or for the academic year. Students must reapply each academic year, and may be part of the program for up to two academic years. Being chosen for Auggie Basics Housing one year does not guarantee participation in future years.
APPLICATION LINK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSda_PwCjMezO63enNBljbudyjmAvAVAQrrCvDALOAxl5aw3og/viewform
QUESTIONS?
Questions may be directed to Michael Grewe, Assistant Dean of Students, at grewe@augsburg.edu.
submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu
Sign up for the summer study away program by professor Beliza Torres Narvaez. Spend ~3 weeks in Puerto Rico in May exploring different arts in the context of community building, activism, and social justice in Puerto Rico!
COMMUNITY, ARTS & CULTURE IN PUERTO RICO
• Travel: May 9-27, 2022
• Course: THR 295: Community, Arts, & Culture in Puerto Rico (Fine Arts requirement), 4 credits
• fulfills Augsburg Experience, too!
Any Augsburg student in good standing, including graduating Seniors, are eligible to apply
*** APPLY BY MARCH 18 ***
The program is filled on a rolling basis. Interested students should start an application now! Contact the Study Abroad & Away Office with questions: abroad@augsburg.edu
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Auggie Connect will resume March 21. See you after Spring Break!
Auggie Connect is open to Augsburg students with disabilities and is a space to gather, support one another and find community. Join CLASS staff Cassie Charles & Julia Becker and your fellow Auggies. Join in person in Sverdrup 102 near the Enrollment Center or via Zoom.
Contact ccharles@augsburg.edu for information or disability-related accommodations.
Meeting ID: 939 3706 4131
Passcode: 928317
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As part of the 2021-2022 Institution-wide DEI Plan, two equity and social justice-based trainings are being offered this spring semester by Joanne Reeck, Vice President for Equity and Inclusion. These trainings will feature education-based case studies on poverty and socioeconomic status and will take place on Wed, Mar 9 @ 3-4:30 p.m. and Wed, Apr 13 @ 3-4:30 p.m.
To sign-up, click below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf390OgBvzKex6KLOF4BMISJ3kkDx8OOJy5Ri9u5xXfbaRxyg/viewform
Please note that these workshops also count toward maintaining good standing and good advanced standing in the Augsburg University Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program. For more information, contact the Equity and Inclusion Initiatives Department at inclusion@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1126.
submitted by trancc@augsburg.edu
Students – don’t forget about TutorMe! It is available to Augsburg students 24/7 and offers tutoring in over 300 subjects from qualified tutors. Students are able to use 3 hours a week; 3 one hour sessions or 6 thirty-minute sessions. You can access TutorMe through any of your Moodle classes. At the top left of your screen there is an orange tab to see the side panel of resources. As you scroll down, you will see the “Augsburg Tools” section and underneath is the link to TutorMe. For more information on other tutoring and academic skills options, please click “Tutoring & Academic Skills Information”.
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Hello Campus Partners! Multicultural Life would like to formally invite you all to attend our Pan-Afrikan Program Manager Candidate interview today!
Below are the dates and times for the interviews through Zoom!
Pan-Afrikan Program Manager Campus Partner
Date: Thu, Mar 11, 2022
Time: 1:50pm to 2:35pm
Zoom Link (make sure you join during the correct time): https://bit.ly/3C6Pleo
If you have any questions or concerns please email Keo, mouak1@ausgburg.edu
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Earlier in the semester, during the Omicron spike, several rooms on campus were reserved for use by students needing to attend classes offered remotely. These rooms were the Augsburg Room, Cedar Room, and Nelson Room in the Christensen Center; Sverdrup 208; and Oren Gateway Center 103. As we have moved out of the heightened protocols surrounding COVID-19, these rooms are no longer reserved for students and will be available for staff and faculty to reserve. If students are looking for a place to study or meet, Lindell Library has study rooms available as well as spaces like the Christensen Center Student Lounge. All student group related reservations for conference/meeting space should be requested through Auggie Life.
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Are you a first-year or senior student? Check your email for an invitation to complete the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). This survey helps Augsburg better understand your experiences both inside and outside the classroom. All eligible recipients who complete the survey will be entered for a prize drawing to win Amazon or Target gift certificates! Don’t miss this opportunity for your voice to be heard – and for a chance for those sweet, sweet prizes!
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Wendy Vang-Roberts (Minnesota Alliance for Volunteer Advancement) and Yixiu Chen (State of Minnesota Department of Human Services) discuss the way unconscious biases show up in the form of microaggressions.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am to hear Pastor Andrea Roske-Metcalfe, Pastor, Storyteller, and Twin Cities Moth GrandSLAM champion, preach as part of a series this week on Presence in Proclamation: A Series on Female-Identifying Leaders Who Participate in Proclamation. We will also offer a blessing for students who will be traveling to Albuequerque, New Mexico as part of the Alternative Spring Break trip. Chapel is recorded and available on the Campus Ministry YouTube Channel.
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Starting today (Friday, March 11th), the Strommen Center’s Career Peer Advisors are available to review your resume and/or cover letter via Zoom. Going forward, on Friday’s this semester, we are pleased to offer virtual drop-in hours from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
In-person drop-in hours are still available Mondays 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Tuesdays 9:00 – 11:30 AM, Wednesdays 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Thursdays 9:00 – 11:30 AM, and Fridays 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Whether you’re creating your resume and/or cover letter for the first time or if you’re applying for the job or internship of your dreams, our Career Peer Advisors are here to support you!
Please note: There will be no drop-in hours next week (March 14 – 18) due to Mid-Term Break. However, you can still schedule an appointment with a career coach in Handshake next week
Access the Virtual Drop-In Hours Zoom Link on our Strommen Community Moodle Site
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Mike Suter, the current Central Services Lead, will be leaving Augsburg after Friday March 11th. I have accepted a new position within Loffler at a site downtown. Until the interview process for the new site lead is complete Jeni Long, currently the Mail Room operator, will be the interim site lead. There will also be a Loffler CSR to help fill the gap until all Central Services positions are filled.
I have had a fantastic four years working at Augsburg, developing relationships, learning new skills and helping to support a great and inclusive community.
If you’d like to stay in touch you can always connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-suter-mn or email at baliarlmike@gmail.com
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Speakers:
Rev. Ingrid Rasmussen, Lead Pastor, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Rev. Angela Khabeb, Senior Associate Pastor, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
March 22, 2022 at 10:00 am
Live Streamed from Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center, Augsburg University
Register in advance for this webinar
https://augsburg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lTMzgmL_SJi1CBGx-sCUxg
Augsburg University Campus Ministry invites you to join us on Tuesday, March 22, at 10:00 am as Augsburg University welcomes Pastors Ingrid Rasmussen and Angela Khabeb for the sixth annual Fosdick Lecture in Preaching.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, located just off of Lake Street in the 3rd Precinct, found itself at the heart of the explosive response to the brutal killing of George Floyd and the centuries of trauma that preceded his death. During the months that followed the uprising, the church responded by distributing donated food, diapers, toiletries, plywood for boarding up broken windows, cleaning supplies, and tools to the community. This remained a primary part of Holy Trinity’s work throughout the summer and fall of 2020. Pastors Rasmussen and Khabeb will share their insights on preaching during this time of crisis and reflect on how these experiences continue to shape their understanding of theology and ministry.
Come, join the conversation!
10:00 am Welcome, Lecture and Q&A
11:30 am Chapel Worship
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Multicultural Life will be inviting candidates to interview over Zoom for Program Managers today! Students! Please join us today over Zoom to interview your potential Program Managers. Below you will find the interview times and Zoom link for today’s sessions.
MLife will be providing the interview questions and you can even come up with some questions of your own!
Pan-Afrikan Program Manager
Date: 3/11/2022
Time: 1:00-1:40pm
Zoom Link (make sure you join at the right time): https://bit.ly/35DtfEk
If you have any questions or concerns, email mss@augsburg.edu!
Student Interviewers would gain these great skills:
*To gain professional experiences to add to your resume.
*To learn communication, interview, and leadership skills.
*To be able to have/practice your voice being heard as a student.
*To be able to learn a different perspective in interviewing.
*To create a social network with other people on campus.
*To build a foundation with potential Multicultural Life Staff.
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Augsburg community members aged 60+ are invited to participate in a short online survey on their interactions with those in other age groups. One lucky winner will win a $100 Target gift card, and for each completed survey that we receive we will donate $1 to the American Red Cross. The survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete, and helps advance student and faculty research in the Psychology Department. For more information, contact the lead investigator at denkinge@augsburg.edu, or visit the link below for additional details and contact info.
submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
Campus Cupboard will be open for shopping Monday-Friday over Spring Break (3/14/22-3/18/22) from 12pm-3pm!
Submitted by kasongob@augsburg.edu
On March 31st, Augsburg’s Pan Afrikan Student Union will be hosting our annual Afrikan Night Event. The theme for this year is “Taste of the Diaspora”. We would like to invite all students to attend. There will be live performances, catered food, and an African Fashion Show!
We would also like to invite all Augsburg students and local community talent to sign up to perform as well! There will be auditions held this month.
Click the link to sign up for performances and the fashion show,
or
DM us on Instagram @AugsburgPasu!
Best Regards,
PASU
submitted by mismashj@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Leadership Awards are given at the end of every spring semester to outstanding student leaders and student organizations. Members of the Augsburg Senior Leadership Society are inducted, graduating Act Six scholars are honored, and recent graduates of the Emerging Leaders Program are celebrated and recognized. A link to further description on awards can be found here.
https://www.augsburg.edu/campuslife/recognition/augsburg-leadership-awards/
The Augsburg Senior Leadership Society recognizes graduating seniors for their leadership contributions over the course of their tenure at Augsburg University. A link to the criteria can be found here.
https://www.augsburg.edu/campuslife/recognition/augsburg-senior-leadership-society/
Nominations for both can be found in Auggie Life and will be open from this Thursday, February 10th to March 10th. The induction ceremony will take place April 3rd, in Hoversten Chapel.
submitted by hansonjl@augsburg.edu
It’s true. There is a cookie shortage right now. The cookie booth originally scheduled for Friday, March 11th, has been moved to March 25th. Problems with production and delays in trucking have the local inventory down to nothing! Lucky for you, Eleanor has several varieties available now: Thin Mints, Carmel DeLites, Shortbread, Lemonades, Toast-Yahs, Peanut Butter Sandwhiches, Peanut Butter Patties, and even a few bags of the Gluten Free Carmel Chocolate Chip! Her supply is limited though.
Email me, stop by my office (Foss 171), or use her cookie link to place and order – select girl delivery to pick up on campus. Cash, Cookie App, or Venmo accepted.
From Eleanor: “I’m sorry, but I don’t have enough cookies for Friday. We will have more in a few days. I will be on-campus on March 25th selling them again with all the flavors. I do have some now though, so you can email my mom or order using my cookie link. Bye. – Eleanor”
submitted by mismashj@augsburg.edu
Petitions for candidacy in Augsburg Day Student Government as well as Augsburg Student Activities Council for the 2022-2023 school year are live!
Learn more about these great opportunities and how to apply below.
Augsburg Day Student Government (ADSG) is the official governing body of the Day Student population at Augsburg University. There are numerous positions within ADSG that any currently registered undergraduate student that meets eligibility requirements can run for. This is a wonderful opportunity for students who want to champion meaningful change on campus and advocate the concerns and needs of their peers and community.
Augsburg Student Activities Council (ASAC) is a robust student organization that seeks to build community on campus through intentional large-scale programming including but not limited to planning and executing Homecoming, Auggie Days events, Movie Nights, Seasonal Events, and much more. Be a part of creating fun and creative ways for all students to connect to our campus community.
The President and Vice President must run together on the same ticket for both ADSG and ASAC. For other ADSG positions students can run for one or multiple. The remaining ASAC board positions are selected by the President and Vice President.
If either or both of these opportunities sound interesting to you complete the ‘Petition for 2022-2023 Day Student Government/Augsburg Student Activities Council Candidacy’ form in auggie life by Friday March 25th at 4:00pm.
If you have any questions reach out to campuslife@augsburg.edu
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Sign up for the summer study away program by professor Beliza Torres Narvaez. Spend ~3 weeks in Puerto Rico in May exploring different arts in the context of community building, activism, and social justice in Puerto Rico!
COMMUNITY, ARTS & CULTURE IN PUERTO RICO
• Travel: May 9-27, 2022
• Course: THR 295: Community, Arts, & Culture in Puerto Rico (Fine Arts requirement), 4 credits
• fulfills Augsburg Experience, too!
Any Augsburg student in good standing, including graduating Seniors, are eligible to apply
*** APPLY BY MARCH 18 ***
The program is filled on a rolling basis. Interested students should start an application now! Contact the Study Abroad & Away Office with questions: abroad@augsburg.edu
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Do you love watching television and have ever wondered how the creators wrote their pilot for that hit TV show you love to watch? Or, are you a writer in a different medium and have always wanted to try your hand at writing for television?
Grow your writing skills this summer with the course PWC 320 “Writing for Television”. This intensive course will be modeled on a professional writer’s room and as such all students will be required to actively participate. Students will be expected to participate in the development and breaking of story while learning to pitch ideas, create outlines, and reading and providing feedback on your colleagues’ work. Each of these steps will be instrumental in aiding you with creating your own pilot!
WRITING FOR TELEVISION: Writing the Television Pilot, PWC 320
DATES: June 4 – July 30
(Please note that the course dates do not correspond to the Summer Semester Time 1 and Time 2 schedules. For drop/withdrawal dates, see the course description details in Records and Registration.)
INSTRUCTOR: Taught by Christina Ham, a highly awarded and prolific writer for both stage and screen, including Sweet Tooth for Netflix, THEM for Amazon, and Westworld for HBO. She was named one of “The Top 20 Most-Produced Playwrights of the 2018-19 Season” by American Theatre magazine.
COST: standard summer tuition rate for 4 credits: $1,704
Spots in this course are limited. Apply by May 2.
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Multicultural Life will be inviting candidates to interview over Zoom for Program Managers today! Students! Please join us today over Zoom to interview your potential Program Managers. Below you will find the interview times and Zoom link for today’s sessions.
MLife will be providing the interview questions and you can even come up with some questions of your own!
Latinx Program Manager
Date: 3/10/2022
Time: 1:00-1:40pm
Zoom Link (make sure you join at the right time): https://bit.ly/3pu8sKu
If you have any questions or concerns, email mss@augsburg.edu!
Student Interviewers would gain these great skills:
*To gain professional experiences to add to your resume.
*To learn communication, interview, and leadership skills.
*To be able to have/practice your voice being heard as a student.
*To be able to learn a different perspective in interviewing.
*To create a social network with other people on campus.
*To build a foundation with potential Multicultural Life Staff.
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Hello Campus Partners! Multicultural Life would like to formally invite you all to attend our Latinx Program Manager Candidate interview today!
Below are the dates and times for the interviews through Zoom!
Latinx Program Manager Campus Partner
Date: Thu, Mar 10, 2022
Time: 1:50pm to 2:35pm
Zoom Link (make sure you join during the correct time): https://bit.ly/3IB3qn2
If you have any questions or concerns please email Keo, mouak1@ausgburg.edu
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Staff Appreciation March 22 at 3:00 pm
Each year, Augsburg University’s Staff Senate hosts a special event where staff are recognized for years of service, completion of the Diversity and Inclusion certificate program, and outstanding contributions to the campus community. The event includes light refreshments and snacks. For staff members who wish to join us virtually, snacks will be available to pick up in the Events Office, 2nd Floor, Christensen, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, to bring back to your office to eat while you watch.
To help plan, we ask that you RSVP https://forms.gle/zS9LyNmeroU6BUeeA to this event and let us know if you plan to attend in person or virtually and whether you plan to pick up snacks.
2022 Staff Appreciation Program
Tuesday, March 22
3–4:30 p.m. | Foss Center, Hoversten Chapel
Zoom Livestream: https://augsburg.zoom.us/s/93420424349
If you need disability accommodations to fully participate in this event, please contact the Staff Senate at staffsenate@augsburg.edu.
As part of this event, we are encouraging attendees to bring donations for Campus Cupboard, Augsburg’s student food shelf. Campus Cupboard is currently looking for donations of the following items:
Food donations: Ramen (all flavors)
Rice and/or pasta
Mac + Cheese
Gluten free pasta
Personal care items (e.g. lotion, shampoo, mouthwash, toothbrushes, etc)
Oils (olive oil, peanut oil, etc)
Peanut butter and other nut butters
Granola bars
Trail mix
Spices
Soy sauce
Snacks (e.g. Goldfish, pretzels, etc)
Paper or cloth grocery bags
Toiletry donations: laundry detergent, dish soap, clorox wipes, hand soap, lotion, shampoo, conditioner, makeup products, lip balm, sunscreen
Please consider bringing an item to donate to Campus Cupboard on Tuesday, March 22. You can also donate any time by bringing items to the Campus Cupboard, located in Anderson.
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Starting tomorrow (Friday, March 11th), the Strommen Center’s Career Peer Advisors are available to review your resume and/or cover letter via Zoom. Going forward, on Friday’s this semester, we are pleased to offer virtual drop-in hours from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
In-person drop-in hours are still available Mondays 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Tuesdays 9:00 – 11:30 AM, Wednesdays 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Thursdays 9:00 – 11:30 AM, and Fridays 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Whether you’re creating your resume and/or cover letter for the first time or if you’re applying for the job or internship of your dreams, our Career Peer Advisors are here to support you!
Please note: There will be no drop-in hours next week (March 14 – 18) due to Mid-Term Break. However, you can still schedule an appointment with a career coach in Handshake next week.
Access the Virtual Drop-In Hours Zoom Link on our Strommen Community Moodle Site
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Augsburg community members aged 60+ are invited to participate in a short online survey on their interactions with those in other age groups. One lucky winner will win a $100 Target gift card, and for each completed survey that we receive we will donate $1 to the American Red Cross. The survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete, and helps advance student and faculty research in the Psychology Department. For more information, contact the lead investigator at denkinge@augsburg.edu, or visit the link below for additional details and contact info.
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Students – don’t forget about TutorMe! It is available to Augsburg students 24/7 and offers tutoring in over 300 subjects from qualified tutors. Students are able to use 3 hours a week; 3 one hour sessions or 6 thirty-minute sessions. You can access TutorMe through any of your Moodle classes. At the top left of your screen there is an orange tab to see the side panel of resources. As you scroll down, you will see the “Augsburg Tools” section and underneath is the link to TutorMe. For more information on other tutoring and academic skills options, please click “Tutoring & Academic Skills Information”.
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URGO now has funding for academic-year research grants for undergraduates who wish to gain research experience with an Augsburg faculty member. These grants require 80 hours of research by May 23.
Student-faculty research teams are encouraged to submit proposals immediately. The URGO Advisory Committee will begin reviewing proposals February 21st.
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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Are you a Staff/Faculty member who has studied abroad or away in the past? We want to hear from you!
The Study Abroad and Study Away office is looking to feature Staff and Faculty study abroad stories on our Instagram page with Throwback Thursday posts. These posts are to encourage Augsburg students to study abroad and away!
Check us out on Instagram: global_auggies
Questions? Email abroad@augsburg.edu
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Come to learn about the Augsburg CGEE semester in Southern Africa – a study abroad program available to all Auggies:
INFO SESSION: Thursday, March 10
11:25-11:55 – presentation
12:00-1:00 – Meet and greet with Pinias Kashedi, Global Faculty from Namibia
in the Riverside Room, next to the Cafeteria in Christensen Center
The semester program in Southern Africa is particularly great for students with a major, minor, or strong interest in history, political science, religion, CRES, or for those who wish to do an internship in a related field. It is available in both Fall and Spring semesters. Fall 2022 participants will get free airfare!
Students learn about historical and present-day challenges in creating national identity, an inclusive multi-party democracy, and a model for development. Studying Namibia and South Africa’s model and approach to such issues provides a useful context for understanding globalization and nation-building struggles throughout the world. Gain hands-on work experience in a development agency through an academic internship for credit. Earn additional credit in Political Science, Religion, Interdisciplinary Studies, or History, as well as Augsburg Experience.
CGEE in Southern Africa is one of the more affordable study abroad options for Auggies – use all of your financial aid, receive an additional automatic $1500 travel grant, and apply for additional study-abroad scholarships to add on.
Applications for the Fall semester are due April 1. Get program details, course lists, and lots more information at the link below.
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Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am to hear Lizzy Hoversten give her senior chapel. Joining her to offer music will be Kelly Shono. Chapel is recorded and available on the Campus Ministry YouTube Channel.
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Augsburg University is accepting applications for Auggie Basics Housing for summer 2022 and the 2022-23 academic year.
DEADLINE:
Monday, April 4, 2022 at 5pm
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
Auggie Basics Housing is designed to address the needs of students who are experiencing housing instability. The purpose of the program is to provide a bridge for students whose housing is not stable as they seek to identify a permanent solution.
Students accepted into Auggie Basics Housing will live on campus without cost to the student. Regardless of when students enter the program, the housing commitment will cover the full academic year if needed. If the student secures permanent housing elsewhere, they will be released from the program and the spot will be offered to another student.
MEAL PLANS:
Students are not required to have a meal plan if they are selected for Auggie Basics Housing, including those placed into buildings that require one.
ELIGIBILITY FOR PROGRAM:
To be eligible for Auggie Basics Housing, students must be returning students and not receiving other housing aid from the University. Incoming first-year and transfer students are not eligible to apply.
Students may apply for housing either for the summer term and/or for the academic year. Students must reapply each academic year, and may be part of the program for up to two academic years. Being chosen for Auggie Basics Housing one year does not guarantee participation in future years.
APPLICATION LINK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSda_PwCjMezO63enNBljbudyjmAvAVAQrrCvDALOAxl5aw3og/viewform
QUESTIONS?
Questions may be directed to Michael Grewe, Assistant Dean of Students, at grewe@augsburg.edu.
