Author: Blessing

submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu

COVID-19 seems to be all the world is talking about. The constant stream of news, isolation, and uncertainty about what will happen next has us all on edge.

There is much beyond our control, but one thing we can do is provide on-demand help for stress and anxiety. During this challenging time, Sanvello is a place you can go to feel better and meaningfully connect with others—anywhere, anytime.

Premium access to Sanvello is now free for everyone—just reopen the app to find all of the self-care features completely unlocked.

For those with qualifying insurance or sponsorship through your employer or higher education institution, you’ll find even more services available—now and beyond this pandemic.

We need each other more than ever, and together, we’ll get through this.

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submitted by guilbeau@augsburg.edu

TO: AUGSBURG STUDENTS, STAFF, and FACULTY

Hello Everyone,

The Center for Wellness and Counseling staff is making changes regarding delivery of counseling services to students, due to the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak.

CWC counseling staff will no longer be able to offer in-person office appointments for the duration of spring semester. However, WE WILL be offering students 30- minute WELLNESS CONSULTATIONS by phone with a CWC counselor.

To schedule a WELLNESS CONSULTATION with a CWC counselor, please call Dianne Detloff at 612-330-1707. For more information and resources please access https://www.augsburg.edu/cwc/.

Phone counseling from ProtoCall Services is available 24 hours a day by calling
612-330-1707 and pressing #1. Students may call with any concern or with more urgent matters. This service allows you to connect directly with a licensed mental health counselor.

We sincerely look forward to hearing from you. All of us at CWC care to support your emotional wellbeing the best that we can under these circumstances.

Best wishes and good health to you,

Nancy

Nancy Guilbeault Ph.D., L.P.
Director, Center for Wellness and Counseling
Augsburg University
612-330-1169

submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu

Here are a few good tips from the Center for Disease Control regarding things you can do to support yourself:

Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including social media. Hearing about the pandemic repeatedly can be upsetting.
Take care of your body. Take deep breaths, stretch, or meditate. Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals, exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep, and avoid alcohol and drugs
Make time to unwind. Try to do some other activities you enjoy.
Connect with others. Talk with people you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling.

Call your healthcare provider if stress gets in the way of your daily activities for several days in a row. Check out the CWC webpage for additional resources.

https://www.augsburg.edu/cwc/coronavirus-and-mental-health/

submitted by lgeorge@augsburg.edu

In this extraordinary time, the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work is committed to serving Augsburg students through delivering career readiness services and professional development. We are prepared to provide many of our services remotely and are working closely with our employer partners to help keep you informed of their plans. Here are some of the ways we can work with you remotely:

Appointments – Our advisers are taking appointments each week. You can choose to make an appointment by phone or via video conference. Schedule your appointments in Handshake as always, and be sure to select your preferred medium.

Same Day Virtual “Drop Ins” – Starting Monday, April 6th, you will be able to make same day virtual drop-in appointments. These 15-minute drop-ins will be available as an appointment type in Handshake and will be conducted by Google Hangouts or Zoom.

Handshake – Apart from making appointments with our staff, check Handshake regularly as employers continue to post jobs and message students. You can also search for any virtual events that employers may be hosting!

Document Review – We are continuing to review resumes and cover letters. Please have your resume and cover letter as a Google doc and during your appointment you will share it with the coach you are working with in order to review and edit it in real time.

Digital Resources – Visit Strommen’s Community Moodle site for online resources as well as Strommen’s website for links to valuable information.

We know this is a stressful time. If we can be of any assistance to you, please take advantage of the above resources or reach out to us!

If you have questions contact us at:

Careers@Augsburg.edu

612-330-1148

Strommen Open for Business

submitted by fettingm@augsburg.edu

Any student in need of emergency financial assistance should fill out the brief request form linked below. Students who submit a request should expect a response from Katie Bishop or Sarah Griesse.

Student Emergency Fund Request: https://forms.gle/9cCES6vmjoNL2bUW9

Student Emergency Fund Request:

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

The Staff Senate wants everyone to know how much the amazing Augsburg staff is appreciated even if we cannot gather on Thursday afternoon as we had hoped. You will be on your own for creating a “candy bar” this year! But we can all join together in appreciating the 2019-20 nominees for the Outstanding Newcomer Award, the Outstanding Staff Awards, and the outstanding department or group. In early April we will announce the winners in each category. Watch A-mail for updates!

Newcomer Nominees:

Alex Abraha – Campus Life
Wendy Assal – Graduate Admissions
Kerri Maher – Office of Dean of Arts and Sciences
Max Poessnecker – LGBTQIA+ Student Services AND Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

Outstanding Staff Nominees:

Briana Alamilla – Marketing Communications
Beth Carlson – Center for Wellness and Counseling
Dianne Detloff – Center for Wellness and Counseling
Hana Dinku – Pan Afrikan Center
Lonna Field – Christensen Center for Vocation
Rebecca Ganzel – Lindell Library
Eric Graham – Facilities
Allyson Green – Sabo Center
Lucy Hardaker – Center for Global Education and Experience
Marah Jacobson-Schulte – Provost’s Office
Kathleen Matthews – Graduate Professional Studies
Paul Raymond – Information Technology
Ted Riverso – Athletics
Sharon Wade – Nursing
Jacob Walter – Academic Affairs

Nominated, but not eligible because of serving on Staff Senate:
Deanna Davis – Professional and Graduate Studies
Janice Dames – Campus Ministry

submitted by fragaled@augsburg.edu

Due to the current situation related to COVID-19 leading to many needing to self-quarantine, Campus Cupboard is offering the service to deliver items from the cupboard to student dorms. Here is a google form where you can choose the items, location, and time you would like to be delivered.

Here is the form

submitted by oliverc@augsburg.edu

The Center for Wellness & Counseling has transitioned our services to remote formats in order to continue supporting the Augsburg student body during these challenging and uncertain times. Please look for an email from the CWC if you have an upcoming appointment scheduled. For more information on this, please see Nancy Guilbeault’s announcement on a-mail and our main webpage, or call our front desk at 612-330-1707.

Additional information on health care (particularly if you are uninsured) and emotional coping can be found on our webpage, Coping with the Coronavirus (please see link below).

Your safety and well being is our highest priority. We are here to support you in the days and weeks ahead.

Coping with the Coronavirus Webpage

submitted by fragaled@augsburg.edu

Due to the current situation related to COVID-19 leading to many needing to self-quarantine, Campus Cupboard is offering the service to deliver items from the cupboard to student dorms. Here is a google form where you can choose the items, location, and time you would like to be delivered.

Google form here

submitted by hermansb@augsburg.edu

We have launched a new Augsburg University Helpline to handle questions from students, faculty and staff. The intent is not to circumvent offices with responsibility for various campus functions but to help students (and others) navigate university systems in the complexity of our current situation.

The Helpline will be open from noon-4pm each day during this first week (March 23 -27).

To reach us, call 612-474-3100.

We will expand Helpline hours beginning March 30th and will provide updated information in A-mail and on Inside Augsburg.

submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu

Yesterday’s Amail post contained an error! Here are the correct hours for the rest of the week:

Tues-Thurs: 10:30am-3:30pm

Campus Cupboard staff are observing MDH approved protocol for health and safety related to COVID-19, so be sure to listen carefully to instructions when you arrive at the Cupboard.

https://inside.augsburg.edu/foodshelf/

submitted by rjohn@augsburg.edu

Yesterday afternoon would have been Doug Rosenberg’s send-off celebration. Doug Rosenberg accepted a new role with Common Hope in Saint Paul, and is leaving his role as Manager of Purchasing and Central Services at Augsburg after today.

Instead of a party, Doug spent the hour on Zoom with me making sure Augsburg had all the information needed to continue our strong relationships with our service partners. During this time of transition, we are in the process of asking existing staff members from other parts of the division to take on various responsibilities in purchasing and central services. If you have a question about who is handling the various roles Doug has filled over the past two years, please let me know.

In the meantime, please join me in wishing Doug all the best in his new position at Common Hope!

Best regards,
Rebecca

submitted by suter@augsburg.edu

Effective 3/20/2020 the copy center and shipping/receiving will be closing at 4pm Monday-Friday, we will still open at 8am. If you need to access either of these services outside of these hours please contact us and we will see what we can do to work out a solution.

Thank You

submitted by guilbeau@augsburg.edu

‘FACE COVID’

How to respond effectively to the Corona crisis by Dr Russ Harris

‘FACE COVID’ is a set of practical steps for responding effectively to the Corona crisis, using the principles of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).

F = Focus on what’s in your control

A = Acknowledge your thoughts & feelings

C = Come back into your body

E = Engage in what you’re doing

C = Committed action

O = Opening up

V = Values

I = Identify resources

D = Disinfect & distance

submitted by guilbeau@augsburg.edu

TO: AUGSBURG STUDENTS, STAFF, and FACULTY

Hello Everyone,

The Center for Wellness and Counseling staff is making changes regarding delivery of counseling services to students, due to the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak.

CWC counseling staff will no longer be able to offer in-person office appointments for the duration of spring semester. However, WE WILL be offering students 30-minute WELLNESS CONSULTATIONS by phone with a counselor

To schedule a WELLNESS CONSULTATION with a CWC counselor, please call Dianne Detloff at 612-330-1707, starting Monday, March 23rd. For more information and resources please access https://www.augsburg.edu/cwc/.

Phone counseling from ProtoCall services will be available 24 hours a day on Monday, March 23th and Tuesday, March 24th by calling 612-330-1707 and selecting option 1. After that, ProtoCall is available in the evenings, (starting at 4:30 p.m.), as well as on weekends and any other time that CWC is closed. Students may call with any concern or with more urgent matters. This service allows you to connect directly with a licensed mental health counselor.

We sincerely look forward to hearing from you. All of us at CWC care to support your emotional wellbeing the best that we can under these circumstances.

Best wishes and good health to you,

Nancy

Nancy Guilbeault Ph.D., L.P.
Director, Center for Wellness and Counseling
Augsburg University
612-330-1169

submitted by guilbeau@augsburg.edu

TO: AUGSBURG STUDENTS, STAFF, and FACULTY

Hello Everyone,

The Center for Wellness and Counseling staff is making changes regarding delivery of counseling services to students, due to the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak.

CWC counseling staff will no longer be able to offer in-person office appointments for the duration of spring semester. However, WE WILL be offering students 30- minute WELLNESS CONSULTATIONS by phone with a counselor

To schedule a WELLNESS CONSULTATION with a CWC counselor, please call Dianne Detloff at 612-330-1707, starting Monday, March 23rd. For more information and resources please access https://www.augsburg.edu/cwc/.

Phone counseling from ProtoCall services will be available 24 hours a day on Monday, March 23th and Tuesday, March 24th by calling 612-330-1707 and selecting option 1. After that, ProtoCall is available in the evenings, (starting at 4:30 p.m.), as well as on weekends and any other time that CWC is closed. Students may call with any concern or with more urgent matters. This service allows you to connect directly with a licensed mental health counselor.

We sincerely look forward to hearing from you. All of us at CWC care to support your emotional wellbeing the best that we can under these circumstances.

Best wishes and good health to you,

Nancy

Nancy Guilbeault Ph.D., L.P.
Director, Center for Wellness and Counseling
Augsburg University
612-330-1169

submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu

Monday: 12:30pm-3:30pm

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 12pm-3:30pm

Campus Cupboard staff are observing MDH approved protocol for health and safety related to COVID-19, so be sure to listen carefully to instructions when you arrive at the Cupboard.

https://inside.augsburg.edu/foodshelf/

submitted by oliverc@augsburg.edu

The Center for Wellness & Counseling is transitioning our services to remote formats in order to continue supporting the Augsburg student body during these challenging and uncertain times. Please look for an email from the CWC if you have an upcoming appointment scheduled. More information on changes are in today’s a-mail, and posted on the main page of the CWC website.

Additional information on health care (particularly if you are uninsured) and emotional coping can be found on our webpage, Coping with the Coronavirus (please see link below).

Your safety and well being is our highest priority. We are here to support you in the days and weeks ahead.

CWC Coping with the Coronavirus Webpage

submitted by stepanek@augsburg.edu

The Business Office will be open from 10am to 2pm the week of March 23rd. We encourage everyone to e-mail invoices, with approvals and account coding for payment rather than dropping off in person if possible. You can email invoices to accountspayable@augsburg.edu.

Thanks!

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

The Strommen Center has been in communication with the Registrar, Academic Deans, and Chief Student Success Officer to create a plan to accommodate students during this unusual circumstance and to honor the work they have already put into their internships. An email has been sent to all Faculty Supervisors of students currently completing internships.

As you are aware, we recognize that students are likely to be nervous about their futures, including what is happening with internships that they are currently registered for.

On Friday, March 20th we emailed all students who are currently registered for an academic spring internship or a 0 – credit Augsburg Experience. The message in the email included the following text:

In this time of uncertainty, we want you to know that we are here to support you in completing your spring internship.

Since you are registered for a spring internship, the University wants you to know that if your internship site is closed or you are no longer able to meet your hours because of issues related to the coronavirus, Augsburg will honor the work you have already completed.

Please work with your faculty supervisor to determine what needs to happen for credit to be granted. Any student who was using their internship to meet the Augsburg Experience requirement will be granted Augsburg Experience.

For those students that are able to continue to work at their internship you should complete your commitment.

If you have questions, please contact Sandy Tilton, Employer Relations & Operations Associate at 612-330-1472 or email strommen.internships@augsburg.edu

submitted by suter@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg Copy Center will be open 8:00 am – 4:30 pm during spring break March 16th-20th.

Mail Room and Shipping & Receiving will be open their regular hours.

If you predict needing anything outside these hours please let us know – copyctr@augsburg.edu.

submitted by tarisl@augsburg.edu

The application for LEAD Fellows Interns for the academic year 2020-2021 is now open!

The LEAD Fellows program is a great opportunity for students to develop their own leadership and civic agency through gaining meaningful work experience in community-focused organizations. LEAD Fellows have the support of a cohort of peers and Sabo Center staff as they discover what it means to be engaged citizens and critical thinkers. Fellows commit to bi-weekly meetings with the cohort as well as 2 (2 day) retreats annually, and can work up to 20 hours a week at their LEAD placement during the academic year.

Eligible students will be in their 1st or 2nd year with at least 2 years left in undergrad here at Augsburg, and interested in leadership development and social change work. The application will remain open through the week of April 6th.

Apply Here

submitted by chambek2@augsburg.edu

Ethan Quezada, 1st-year class president and intern with Senator Tina Smith, tells a story of purpose and belonging. He grew up in an environment where Ethan struggled to make his dreams of public service a reality. At Augsburg, his rapid rise through student government encounters with meaningful faculty and professional mentors, and internships with Senator Smith led him on a path of self-actualization culminating in discoveries of self-confidence, hope, and service to his community.
Subscribe to the Augsburg Podcast on iTunes and be sure to share these amazing stories with your network!

Listen to Season 3, Episode 1 Here

submitted by alkirea@augsburg.edu

If you are looking for ways that you can personally support Augsburg’s mission, consider making a gift to the Augsburg Fund before May 31. Staff in IA have a goal to raise an additional $500,000 in unrestricted gifts before the end of the fiscal year. The Augsburg Fund allows us to provide scholarships, financial aid, and student support. 
Margie and Mark Eustis, member of Augsburg’s Board of Regents, have issued a challenge to alumni, parents, faculty and staff. They have offered to give $250,000 in order to help support the mission of the University. Join them in making a gift today! Every gift makes a difference! 
Visit Augsburg’s online giving portal to make a one-time gift or to set up a recurring payroll deduction. https://www.augsburg.edu/giving/how-to-give/employee-giving/

submitted by clarkk@augsburg.edu

The Restoration Center at Central Lutheran Church is looking for volunteers this coming Monday to help both in the free clothing closet and the community meal for people experiencing homelessness or who are marginally housed.

The free store is from 9am–2pm. The community meal is from 11:15pm-1:30pm. Volunteers are welcome to come for part or all of the events. Please contact Katie Clark if you are interested clarkk@augsburg.edu.

Restoration Center at Central Lutheran Church

submitted by oliverc@augsburg.edu

If you are an uninsured Augsburg student in need of medical care, Augsburg has a contract with the People’s Center clinic (one block from campus), allowing you to meet with a medical provider for a $5 copay (costs for tests may vary- please inquire when you call). If you have a cough or a fever, you can contact the People’s Center at 612-332-4973 to discuss next steps.

Students who qualify for free or low cost insurance through state or federal insurance programs (i.e. Medical Assistance or Minnesota Care) may be eligible for emergency coverage for screening and treatment from a wide variety of medical providers. If you believe you might qualify, contact Health Access Minnesota at 651-645-0215 for free assistance.

Links to these services can be found on the CWC website, and will shortly be added to the CWC “Coronavirus & Mental Health” page.

CWC Coronavirus and Mental Health

submitted by johns184@augsburg.edu

Einstein’s Bagels will be open during the spring break, Monday thru Friday. The hours of service will be 7:30am to 1:30pm.

Please keep in mind that this will be the only food service location open during the spring break. Service at all locations closes on Friday, 3/13 at 1:30. The Commons opens up on Sunday 3/22 for dinner service. All points of service resume regular hours on Monday 3/23.

Thank you, I hope everyone enjoys the break.

submitted by keenern@augsburg.edu

Campus cupboard is in great need for both plastic and paper bags. If you have any bags laying around you don’t want/need we would gladly take those off your hands. Any kind you have (plastic, paper, cloth/reusable) is greatly appreciated. You can drop them off at the cupboard during our open hours generally 10-4 mon-fri or at the donation bin located in Christensen lobby near Einstein’s. Thank you!

submitted by nondie@augsburg.edu

CURRENT STUDENTS:

Want to engage in leadership, service, and learning to make a difference at Augsburg and in the wider community?

Apply to be in one of Augsburg’s three Public Leadership Scholar Programs: Christensen Scholars, Interfaith Scholars, or Sabo Scholars.

In these programs, you will have the opportunity to participate in a yearlong academic seminar with a cohort of your peers. You will contribute to public leadership on campus and in the wider community in the Christian tradition, through interfaith engagement, or civic life. You will also be able to earn 4 upper division semester credits in the Religion or Political Science and receive a $2,000 scholarship.

Who is Eligible?
Christensen and Interfaith Scholars – Current sophomores and juniors who plan to study on campus all of the 2020-21 academic year.

Sabo Scholars – Current students (any level) who plan to study on campus all of the 2020-21 academic year.

More details:
Christensen Scholars: http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/christensen-scholars-program/
Interfaith Scholars: https://www.augsburg.edu/interfaith/interfaith-scholars/
Sabo Scholars: http://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/what-we-do/sabo-scholars/

APPLYING: Details about the process are avaialble https://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/2020/02/14/public-leadership-scholar-opportunity-for-2020-21/
The application deadline is TODAY, March 12, 2020.

Questions? Contact either the Christensen Center for Vocation at ccv@augsburg.edu, 612-330-1403 or the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship at sabocenter@augsburg.edu

submitted by carlson2@augsburg.edu

Students, Faculty, & Staff: If a student is struggling with academic concerns, personal concerns, health concerns, or basic needs (like food and housing), the Student Support Guide is the place to go for a comprehensive listing of available supports, both on campus and in the community. The guide is arranged by topic/student need. If you haven’t already, please check it out. The Student Support Guide can be found in the “A-Z Directory”, on the Student Affairs webpage, or on the Moodle Resources tab.

Student Support Guide

submitted by keenern@augsburg.edu

Hey Everyone,

Do to spring break cupboard and shareshop hours for next week will be limited. The cupboard will be open Tuesday-Thursday from 10:30am-3:30pm. We hope to see you there. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to email me @ keenern@augsburg.edu.

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

Share Your Spanish Skills

Judge Spanish Debate – No Prior Experience Needed!

The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a nonprofit program of Augsburg University. We provide debate programming to over 1,200 students in Minneapolis and Saint Paul, including our nearly 150 Spanish Debate League students. We’re looking for fluent, Spanish-speaking debate judges at tournaments this April.

What Judges Do:

Judges will observe rounds conducted completely in Spanish, determine winners for each round, and provide comments to help students improve their reading, critical thinking, and Spanish language skills.

Why Judge Spanish Debate League?

Participation in debate helps students improve their academic skills, including reading comprehension and critical thinking, increases their confidence, and provides access to higher education through the Augsburg Promise Scholarship. As a judge, you’ll be a part of creating these outcomes for our Spanish Debate League students!

Schedule

Save the date! Volunteer shifts last from 3:30-7:00 PM. Locations are TBA:

* Tuesday, April 14
* Thursday, April 16
* Tuesday, April 28
* Thursday, April 30
* Monday, May 11 (Championship)

Volunteer dates and locations will be updated on our website.

Please email us at mnudl@augsburg.edu if you have any questions!

Sign Up

submitted by tarisl@augsburg.edu

The application for LEAD Fellows Interns for the academic year 2020-2021 is now open!

The LEAD Fellows program is a great opportunity for students to develop their own leadership and civic agency through gaining meaningful work experience in community-focused organizations. LEAD Fellows have the support of a cohort of peers and Sabo Center staff as they discover what it means to be engaged citizens and critical thinkers. Fellows commit to bi-weekly meetings with the cohort as well as 2 (2 day) retreats annually, and can work up to 20 hours a week at their LEAD placement during the academic year.

Eligible students will be in their 1st or 2nd year with at least 2 years left in undergrad here at Augsburg, and interested in leadership development and social change work. The application will remain open through the week of April 6th.

Apply Now

submitted by tarisl@augsburg.edu

The application for LEAD Fellows Interns for the academic year 2020-2021 is now open!

The LEAD Fellows program is a great opportunity for students to develop their own leadership and civic agency through gaining meaningful work experience in community-focused organizations. LEAD Fellows have the support of a cohort of peers and Sabo Center staff as they discover what it means to be engaged citizens and critical thinkers. Fellows commit to bi-weekly meetings with the cohort as well as 2 (2 day) retreats annually, and can work up to 20 hours a week at their LEAD placement during the academic year.

Eligible students will be in their 1st or 2nd year with at least 2 years left in undergrad here at Augsburg, and interested in leadership development and social change work. The application will remain open through the week of April 6th.

Apply Now