Author: terhellm

submitted by logeaisn@augsburg.edu

Written by Albert Camus
Directed by Del Logeais

Thursday, January 25th – 6:00p
Thursday, January 25th – 7:30p
Friday, January 26th – 6:00p
Friday, January 26th – 7:30p
Saturday, January 27th – 6:00p
Saturday, January 27th – 7:30p
Sunday, January 28th – 3:00p

Tjornhom-Nelson Theater
Foss Center

A prodigal son returns home unrecognized, having been abroad for twenty years, to an inn run by his mother and sister—who have been killing lodgers in order to make a living for themselves. In an immersive reimagining of this rarely performed play, described by Camus as the theatrical piece that “resembles him the most,” The Misunderstanding explores concepts of grief, guilt, and the absurdity of existence in a world that is equally cruel to the innocent and the criminal.

Ticket reservation begins tomorrow January 11. Purchase tickets here: Box Office

Box Office

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Hello everyone! Please check A-mail for updated hours or the blackboard at Einstein’s. Open hours will vary week to week.

Hours for the rest of this week:
Wednesday- 9:30am-11am and 12:30pm-3pm
Thursday- 11:30am-3pm
Friday 9:30am-11am and 12pm-1:40pm

submitted by greena@augsburg.edu

The first phase of implementing our Policy on Bottled Water, approved in May 2017, was to eliminate bottled water from on-campus catering (Thanks, A’Viands!). We are now on to the next phase in implementing this initiative – no longer using Augsburg funds to purchase individual bottles/cases of water: Augsburg will use already available local tap water and eliminate the sale, reimbursement, and provision of bottled water on campus. This policy aims to reduce waste and greenhouse gas emissions, and supports the provision of water as a human right and not a commodity.

Beginning February 1, 2018, Augsburg will no longer use or reimburse University funds for purchases of bottled water for on-campus use (except for athletic events). You may have been purchasing bottled water in the following ways:

Expense reports
P-Cards
Staples
Petty Cash
Invoices

Watch for the retrofit of drinking fountains to include water filling stations in various spots on campus!

If you have questions or would like support finding alternatives to bottled water for your department, feel free to contact the Environmental Stewardship Committee: environmentalstewardship@augsburg.edu. We are happy to help brainstorm ideas as we move towards loving our local water! And please share your own creative solutions so we can celebrate together!

Learn more about the Policy, our local tap water, and the network of institutions implementing similar policies on the Environmental Stewardship Committee website: http://www.augsburg.edu/green/water-and-energy-conservation/bottled-water-policy/. Student project updates, including water quality testing in our buildings and a re-usable bottle share program, will be available soon.

Special thanks to Administrative Accounting and Purchasing for supporting implementation, and thanks to all of you for your cooperation and creativity as we #LoveLocalWater together!

submitted by greena@augsburg.edu

The first installment of the Environmental Stewardship Committee’s Love Local Water blog series, written by Fall 2017 ENV students, explores the health and safety of bottled vs. tap water.

Read it now on the website!

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Hello Auggies!

My name is Cody Thompson and I am a student at Augsburg. I am also a Senator on the Augsburg Day Student Government.

I am currently conducting an Augsburg Student Experience Survey. Not only do I want to learn more about your experience at Augsburg, but I want to know how I can best support you as one of your peers. There are so many opportunities to get involved here at Augsburg and I would love to share that with you!

I am here to listen to you and support you to the best of my ability. I look forward to hearing your thoughts, ideas, and concerns in regards to your experience at Augsburg.

I can’t wait to meet you and get to know you! You can either contact me via my email (thompsoc@augsburg.edu) or my cell phone (612-469-5174). I am open to chatting via social media, text, phone, or setting up a meeting time to meet in person. Whatever works best for you!! Thank you for your time!

Enjoy today & stay warm!

submitted by hollandk@augsburg.edu

Attention Augsburg sophomores and juniors with a strong interest in peace and justice issues are invited to apply for the 2018 Peace Scholar Program. Two students will be selected to join a group of a 16 students taking courses in Oslo, Norway at the International Summer School and the Nansen Dialogue Center in June & July 2018. Program and tuition costs are covered by the program (students cover the cost of their airfare). The Peace Scholars take a leading role in promoting student participation in the Nobel Peace Prize Forum, hosted each year by Augsburg University, and spend a few hours each month working in the Peace Prize Forum office.
• 2 courses at the University of Oslo Summer School (a highly international program with students from over 100 countries)
• 1-­‐‑week residency at the Nansen Dialogue Center in Lillehammer
• Visits and meetings with Norwegian politicians, peacemakers, and activists
• Once in a lifetime opportunity!
Full information, including application materials, can be found at https://peacescholars.wordpress.com/augsburg-­‐‑college/ and are due by Feb. 1st.
Any questions or inquiries can be directed to Bettine Hermanson: hermansb@augsburg.edu or Joe Underhill: underhil@augsburg.edu or at 330-­‐‑1318.

https://peacescholars.wordpress.com/augsburg-­‐‑college/

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Still in the market for health insurance? The annual period when you can enroll in a private health insurance plan for 2018 ends January 14, 2018. Head to https://www.mnsure.org/ for information, help with plans, check out subsidies – and more!

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Augsburg students can purchase a College Pass – good for Metro Transit buses and light rail – for $115.00 at the Bookstore. The passes are $165.00 and the University sells them at the discounted price.
Students can use their University Bookstore account while it is open.
Students are STRONGLY encouraged to register their semester pass with Metro Transit – if lost or stolen, the replacement is only $5.00.
https://www.metrotransit.org/

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Augsburg University and Midcontinent Communications (Midco) have recently formed a partnership which will provide opportunities for underrepresented students to earn a scholarship, explore a career in business/IT, and gain relevant work experience.

This semester, up to 4 students will be selected for the honor of becoming the first cohort of Midco Scholars. Each Scholar will have a $2,500 scholarship applied to their student account and will also have the opportunity to apply for a full-time Summer 2018 internship with Midco either in their Sioux Falls, SD or Edina, MN offices. (Internships will more likely take place in Sioux Falls, so applicants should be available to live in Sioux Falls for the summer – housing is available).

Ideal candidates for the Midco Scholars Program will:

-Be a Junior in good standing at Augsburg (anticipated graduation in Dec 2018 or May 2019)
-Have a major or minor in MIS, Computer Science, Mathematics, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Data Analytics or other business related fields
-Be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of a summer internship and provide documents to verify work authorization

Underrepresented students, including students of color, low-income (Pell Grant eligible/Dream Grant eligible), and/or first generation college students are highly encouraged to apply.

Interested students should review the following link for more information and to apply: https://goo.gl/forms/EpztJz00p9BWrxA63

Applications are due Monday, January 29th. Any questions please contact Janet Morales (moralesj@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1792)

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Ann Johnson, Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement at the University of St. Thomas, and
Donna Maeda, Dean of the Institute for Global Citizenship at Macalester College are working to establish
a network of Faculty of Color and Indigenous Faculty from the twin cities area to provide opportunities
for professional and social connection. On Thursday, February 22, Macalester is hosting a Happy Hour in
conjunction with their annual American Studies Conference. See below for more information.
Faculty of Color and Indigenous Faculty Research Network
Happy Hour at Macalester College
Date: Thursday, February 22
Time: 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: Briggs House
1644 Summit Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55104
  
Following the Happy Hour, all are invited to stay for the 19th Annual American Studies Conference:
"Race Studies/Race Struggles 50: Looking Backward to Move with History"
Featuring Guest Speaker Dr. Yuichiro Onishi, Assistant Professor of African American & African Studies
and Asian American Studies at the University of Minnesota and Panelists Shelley Carthen Watson, ’82,
and Zeam Porter, ‘19
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: John B. Davis Auditorium, Macalester College Campus
For questions, please contact Ann Johnson at a9johnson@stthomas.edu.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vuCBllgSIgomuVgd-CWV7t1LpRB5ka9Vm2nWAgJkebM/viewform?edit_requested=true

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The Study Abroad & Away office Instagram page is a great way to see what your fellow Auggies are up to on their study programs around the world!

Check it out and follow us!

https://www.facebook.com/AugsburgStudyAbroad/

https://www.instagram.com/global_auggies/

Global Auggies Instagram page

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The Center for Global Education and Experience is accepting applications for all of the Summer 2018 short-term study abroad programs! Check out these great options, good for any student:

SUMMER 2018
-Thailand & Laos: Diversity and Inequality in Global Professional Practice
-Denmark & Iceland: The Dark Side of the Happy City
-Interfaith Engagement in Palestine & Israel
-Economics & Cultural Change in Greece
-Music Therapy in China
-Language and Culture in Mexico

Applications are Due on January 31! Come and talk to the Study Abroad/Away Office for more details! We are located in Oyate Commons, in the lower level of Christensen Center.

Check here for program details and application information

submitted by yangss1@augsburg.edu

The Fund For Education Abroad has opened their annual scholarship application. To be eligible, an applicant must meet the following criteria:

**U.S. citizen or permanent resident
**Currently enrolled as undergraduate at U.S. university or college
**Minimum of 4 weeks (28 days) in-country study
**Study abroad programs must take place in summer 2018, fall 2018, and/or spring 2019
**Program must be eligible for academic credit

Applications are open November 15 through January 10.
To learn more visit the website below, or stop by the Study Abroad/Away Office in Oyate Commons, in the lower level of Christensen Center.

Get more scholarship details here

submitted by yangss1@augsburg.edu

Join this two-week course to participate in an amazing learning experience in beautiful Greece! Students will obtain an understanding of Greek history, Greek culture and how that has led to the current Greek business/economic model. Talking with people from various sectors of the community about how their lives have changed in an economic downturn and hearing stories from local people about economic and social relationships will help students understand the complexity of history and culture that has resulted in the contemporary culture and identity of Greece.

Applications are due January 24, 2018

Email abroad@augsburg.edu, or come and talk to the Study Abroad/Away Office for more details! We are located in Oyate Commons, in the lower level of Christensen Center.

Check here for program details and application information

submitted by yangss1@augsburg.edu

How was your experience on a Study Abroad or Away Program? Would you like to share your experience and maybe a few photos with your fellow Auggies? Auggies go on programs all over the world on short and long programs–share your story!

Share your story, give advice, or simply give us some feedback on how your program went.

Share your study abroad story here!

submitted by holleric@augsburg.edu

Last fall the Library implemented a new service known as an institutional repository, designed to publicize and disseminate faculty and student scholarship to a global audience. Augsburg’s repository, known as Idun, went live in August 2017 with three initial collections: 1) faculty-authored articles, 2) faculty-authored books, and 3) theses and dissertations.

Idun includes a readership map which displays a real-time view of which publications are being downloaded, how frequently, and the country or countries in which each publication is downloaded.

While we were all busy with fall classes or relaxing over the holidays, Idun was hard at work. In just a few short months, faculty and student publications have been downloaded well over 300 times by readers across the United States and in 27 foreign countries on 5 continents. These early results demonstrate the promise of Idun, but realizing its full potential depends on the broadest possible participation of Auggie scholars. To learn how you, too, can tap into Idun’s global audience, contact Mike Bloomberg, bloomber@augsburg.edu.

Idun

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Ann Johnson, Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement at the University of St. Thomas, and
Donna Maeda, Dean of the Institute for Global Citizenship at Macalester College are working to establish
a network of Faculty of Color and Indigenous Faculty from the twin cities area to provide opportunities
for professional and social connection. On Thursday, February 22, Macalester is hosting a Happy Hour in
conjunction with their annual American Studies Conference. See below for more information.
Faculty of Color and Indigenous Faculty Research Network
Happy Hour at Macalester College
Date: Thursday, February 22
Time: 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: Briggs House
1644 Summit Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55104
  
Following the Happy Hour, all are invited to stay for the 19th Annual American Studies Conference:
"Race Studies/Race Struggles 50: Looking Backward to Move with History"
Featuring Guest Speaker Dr. Yuichiro Onishi, Assistant Professor of African American & African Studies
and Asian American Studies at the University of Minnesota and Panelists Shelley Carthen Watson, ’82,
and Zeam Porter, ‘19
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: John B. Davis Auditorium, Macalester College Campus
For questions, please contact Ann Johnson at a9johnson@stthomas.edu.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vuCBllgSIgomuVgd-CWV7t1LpRB5ka9Vm2nWAgJkebM/viewform?edit_requested=true

submitted by greena@augsburg.edu

The Campus Kitchen’s “Food To Know” online resources now include the following:

Exploring Food Systems Through a Social Justice Lens (Environmental Studies Keystone Project by Hannah Arvold (’17))
“Thoughts and Comments To Spark Discussion”
“Key Terms in Food Justice Dialogue”
“Food Justice Resource Materials”
“Food Justice Courses at Other Universities”

Food Systems 101 (List of online resources on various topics compiled by our 2017 summer Mpls Step-Up Interns)

Resources are open to anyone and meant to support digging into food systems through multiple perspectives, including economics, politics, and social justice. Find the resources at: http://www.augsburg.edu/campuskitchen/what-we-do-2/education-food-to-know/food-related-resources/

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ALL MAJORS WELCOME!

LearningWorks at Blake: A Breakthrough Program is one of 24 sites of the Breakthrough Collaborative. We are located in Minneapolis, MN and have a dual mission: to offer a challenging academic enrichment program to a representative group of highly motivated, high potential middle school students from Minneapolis Public Schools, setting them on the path to college by preparing them to enter rigorous high school programs; and to draw talented high school and college students into the education field by engaging them in the art of teaching.

As a part of our LearningWorks PAID internship, summer teaching fellows design and teach original 6-week academic and elective courses to our middle school students. Our teachers receive support from our Curriculum & Instruction Director and licensed teachers, referred to during the summer as Mentor Teachers. In addition to developing curriculum and teaching, our teaching fellows serve as advisors and committee members. Our summer teaching fellows can expect a rigorous, community-centered, engaging environment where they have the opportunity to support amazing middle school students on their paths to college!

Stop by our table at the Christensen Center on January 9 from 10am-1pm!

Our application can be found at: breakthroughcollaborative.org/teach/apply
**Make sure to rank LearningWorks at Blake as your #1 site!

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STILL LIFE WITH HORSES by Jean Harper is on Small Press Distribution’s bestseller’s list. This memoir was published in November 2017 by Howling Bird Press, the student-run literary press of Augsburg’s MFA in Creative Writing program.

SPD Nonfiction Bestsellers

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Hello Auggies!

My name is Cody Thompson and I am a student at Augsburg. I am also a Senator on the Augsburg Day Student Government.

I am currently conducting a Augsburg Student Experience Survey. Not only do I want to learn more about your experience at Augsburg, but I want to know how I can best support you as one of your peers. There are so many opportunities to get involved here at Augsburg and I would love to share that with you!

I am here to listen to you and support you to the best of my ability. I look forward to hearing your thoughts, ideas, and concerns in regards to your experience at Augsburg.

I can’t wait to meet you and get to know you! You can either contact me via my email (thompsoc@augsburg.edu) or my cell phone (612-469-5174). I am open to chatting via social media, text, phone, or setting up a meeting time to meet in person. Whatever works best for you!! Thank you for your time!

Enjoy today & stay warm!

submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu

Augsburg students can purchase a College Pass – good for Metro Transit buses and light rail – for $115.00 at the Bookstore. The passes are $165.00 and the University sells them at the discounted price.
Students can use their University Bookstore account while it is open.
Students are STRONGLY encouraged to register your semester pass with Metro Transit – if lost or stolen, the replacement is only $5.00.
https://www.metrotransit.org/

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Staff Senate is seeking nominations for the Auggie Pride Award! The Auggie Pride Award is given to staff members who have gone above and beyond to serve Augsburg and fulfill its mission and values. Reasons to acknowledge a staff member can include a variety of things, such as the completion of a project, the implementation of an innovative idea, or simply giving directions to a lost campus guest.

If you have a colleague who you feel is deserving of this award, please nominate them by filling out the nomination form at http://www.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/auggie_pride/.

The Auggie Pride Awards are awarded monthly, throughout the academic year. More information found at inside.augsburg.edu/staffsenate

submitted by jendra@augsburg.edu

Augsburg is updating its institutional advertising with a new campaign focused on embracing the challenge of engaging with difficult topics and wicked problems (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wicked_problem), where no one answer may be “correct.” The ads embrace a notion of “both/and” rather than “either/or” and serve to reinforce the reasoning used in explaining the change to Augsburg University. This advertising campaign complements other, program-specific advertising designed to generate leads by encouraging prospective students to request more information about the university.

Preview an audio ad from the campaign.

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Still in the market for health insurance? The annual period when you can enroll in a private health insurance plan for 2018 ends January 14, 2018. Head to https://www.mnsure.org/ for information, help with plans, check out subsidies – and more!

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

The Strommen Career & Internship Center invites students to stop by the Christensen Center lobby today for trail mix station treats from 10:30 AM-1:30 PM.

Spring Drop-In Hours have changed:
Mondays & Tuesdays: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Wednesdays & Thursdays: 2:30 PM – 4 PM

submitted by greena@augsburg.edu

The first phase of implementing our Policy on Bottled Water, approved in May 2017, was to eliminate bottled water from on-campus catering (Thanks, A’Viands!). We are now on to the next phase in implementing this initiative – no longer using Augsburg funds to purchase individual bottles/cases of water: Augsburg will use already available local tap water and eliminate the sale, reimbursement, and provision of bottled water on campus. This policy aims to reduce waste and greenhouse gas emissions, and supports the provision of water as a human right and not a commodity.

Beginning February 1, 2018, Augsburg will no longer use or reimburse University funds for purchases of bottled water for on-campus use (except for athletic events). You may have been purchasing bottled water in the following ways:

Expense reports
P-Cards
Staples
Petty Cash
Invoices

Watch for the retrofit of drinking fountains to include water filling stations in various spots on campus!

If you have questions or would like support finding alternatives to bottled water for your department, feel free to contact the Environmental Stewardship Committee: environmentalstewardship@augsburg.edu. We are happy to help brainstorm ideas as we move towards loving our local water! And please share your own creative solutions so we can celebrate together!

Learn more about the Policy, our local tap water, and the network of institutions implementing similar policies on the Environmental Stewardship Committee website: http://www.augsburg.edu/green/water-and-energy-conservation/bottled-water-policy/. Student project updates, including water quality testing in our buildings and a re-usable bottle share program, will be available soon.

Special thanks to Administrative Accounting and Purchasing for supporting implementation, and thanks to all of you for your cooperation and creativity as we #LoveLocalWater together!

submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu

The latest computer vulnerabilities, being called Meltdown and Spectre, relate to how the CPU (brain) of computers operates. The major software vendors are releasing patches to their software (Windows, MacOS, linux) to deal with the vulnerabilities.

We are updating servers as the updates are made available by vendors. We may have to schedule some off-hours downtime for major services to complete the patching.

For institutional PCs we’ll be pushing out updates once they are available. For Macs those will be pushed by Apple through the App Store under the Apple Menu. On your personal computers be sure to run your system updates.
Early news reports suggest computers may become slower after the patching though whether that will be noticeable will likely depend on how old the computer is.

We’ll be monitoring this as it continues to unfold.

IT Blog Post

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Augsburg University and Midcontinent Communications (Midco) have recently formed a partnership which will provide opportunities for underrepresented students to earn a scholarship, explore a career in business/IT, and gain relevant work experience.

This semester, up to 4 students will be selected for the honor of becoming the first cohort of Midco Scholars. Each Scholar will have a $2,500 scholarship applied to their student account and will also have the opportunity to apply for a full-time Summer 2018 internship with Midco either in their Sioux Falls, SD or Edina, MN offices. (Internships will more likely take place in Sioux Falls, so applicants should be available to live in Sioux Falls for the summer – housing is available).

Ideal candidates for the Midco Scholars Program will:

-Be a Junior in good standing at Augsburg (anticipated graduation in Dec 2018 or May 2019)
-Have a major or minor in MIS, Computer Science, Mathematics, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Data Analytics or other business related fields
-Be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of a summer internship and provide documents to verify work authorization

Underrepresented students, including students of color, low-income (Pell Grant eligible/Dream Grant eligible), and/or first generation college students are highly encouraged to apply.

Interested students should review the following link for more information and to apply: https://goo.gl/forms/EpztJz00p9BWrxA63

Applications are due Monday, January 29th. Any questions please contact Janet Morales (moralesj@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1792)

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Stop by the Biology Dept Home in Hagfors 232 on Friday, Jan 12th from 2-4PM for cookies, berries, coffee and conversation. Meet the Biology Department’s newest faculty member, Dr. Leon van Eck. Leon comes to us with broad training in plant biology and plant-pest interactions. His specific area of interest is in the Rosaceae family which includes many edible fruits such as strawberries and raspberries, as well as roses.

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Study abroad for two weeks in summer 2018:
INTERFAITH ENGAGEMENT IN PALESTINE AND ISRAEL

Courses: RLN 205 or RLN 490. This program also fulfills Augsburg Experience

Join this two-week course to gain a transformational learning experience. You will be immersed in the Israeli and Palestinian contexts, particularly focusing on the three Abrahamic faiths – Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Through lectures, readings, and conversations you will deepen your understanding of the history, sacred texts, beliefs and practices of the three Abrahamic faiths. Particular attention will be given to the roots of conflicts in the region and to peacebuilding movements.
We will visit holy sites that are at the center of the sacred stories that shape the beliefs and practices of Jews, Christians, and Muslims. We will hear how faith shapes the daily lives of those living in the land often called “holy.”

Applications are due on January 31, and SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE!

Email abroad@augsburg.edu, or come and talk to the Study Abroad/Away Office for more details! We are located in Oyate Commons, in the lower level of Christensen Center.

Check here for program details, scholarship info, and application

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Study abroad for two weeks in summer 2018:
MUSIC THERAPY IN CHINA: CHONGQING BURN CAMP

Course options:
-MUS 374, -MUS 474, or MUS 582. It also fulfills Augsburg Experience

Music therapists benefit greatly from exploring the evolution of music from one generation to the next, the way in which music is integrated into everyday life, and its role in health, healing, and well-being in China. Through visits to hospitals, clinics, musical venues, conservatories, and community organizations that provide health related care, students experience the interplay of music and healing practices in China. Students also engage in direct dialogue with Chinese music therapists and other rehabilitation therapists. The program allows participants to reflect on their own musical roots, and to discover how their own musical preferences have developed based on cultural experiences. We will also visit other locations of interest such as The Great Wall, Old-Town Beijing, Dazu Rock Carvings, Yangtze River Cruise and more.

Applications are due March 15, 2018

Email abroad@augsburg.edu, or come and talk to the Study Abroad/Away Office for more details! We are located in Oyate Commons, in the lower level of Christensen Center.

Check here for program details and application information

submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu

Augsburg students can purchase a College Pass – good for Metro Transit buses and light rail – for $115.00 at the Bookstore. The passes are $165.00 and the University sells them at the discounted price.
Students can use their University Bookstore account while it is open.

submitted by reinert@augsburg.edu

Stop by the Strommen Career & Internship Services Office for Welcome Back Treats on Tuesday, January 9th from 10 AM-1:30 PM.

Spring Drop-In Hours have changed:
Mondays & Tuesdays: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Wednesdays & Thursdays: 2:30 PM – 4 PM

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Hello Auggies!

I hope you all are enjoying your last days of Winter break as am I! My name is Cody Thompson and I am a student at Augsburg. I am also a Senator on the Augsburg Day Student Government.

I am currently conducting a Augsburg Student Experience Survey. Not only do I want to learn more about your experience at Augsburg, but I want to know how I can best support you as one of your peers. There are so many opportunities to get involved here at Augsburg and I would love to share that with you!

I am here to listen to you and support you to the best of my ability. I look forward to hearing your thoughts, ideas, and concerns in regards to your experience at Augsburg.

I can’t wait to meet you and get to know you! You can either contact me via my email (thompsoc@augsburg.edu) or my cell phone (612-469-5174). I am open to chatting via social media, text, phone, or setting up a meeting time to meet in person. Whatever works best for you!! Thank you for your time!

Enjoy today & stay warm!!

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Students can now apply for the 2017-18 NASA Space Grant Undergraduate Scholarship Program at Augsburg College. This scholarship program supports the advancement of academically focused undergraduates seeking professional careers in the natural sciences, especially space physics & engineering, mathematics, and science/mathematics education.

This competitive program awards 6 scholarships for spring semester, 2018, in the following areas:
**Emerging Scholarship (Sophomore-Junior). Four scholarships of $1000 to encourage students whose course of study shows progress in meeting the criteria of this scholarship program.
**Enhanced Scholarship (Sophomore-Senior). Two scholarships of $2000 to support students who have shown considerable progress in meeting the criteria of this scholarship program.

Strong candidates for the grant will be students who…
-are a sophomore, junior, or senior majoring in physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, computer science, pre-engineering, or mathematics/science education;
-can demonstrate strong academic performance and leadership within their major area; and
-show an interest in contributing to NASA’s mission.

Please note that students from traditionally underrepresented groups in science and mathematics fields are especially encouraged to apply. No applicant shall be denied consideration based on race, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, or ability.

Deadline for application: Friday, January 19, 2017.

More information about the scholarship, along with links to the application packets, can be found at the NASA Scholarship Information. If you need this information in alternative form, please contact STEM programs at stem@augsbug.edu

Questions? Please contact STEM Programs at stem@augsburg.edu

NASA Space Grant Undergraduate Scholarship

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Are you an underrepresented student pursuing a degree in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics)? If so, you might be eligible to participate in LSAMP North Star STEM (NSS). Augsburg’s LSAMP NSS program is designed to help STEM students succeed through peer mentoring, workshops, research opportunities, industry visits, and conference travel. LSAMP NSS funding opportunities include:

-Professional development stipends (up to $500) for participation in LSAMP NSS programming
-Travel funding for professional STEM conferences (including airfare and lodging)
-Academic year or summer research funding (contingent on mentor match)

STEM majors at Augsburg: biology, biopsychology, chemistry, computer science, environmental studies, mathematics, physics

LSAMP NSS eligibility:
-Full-time student pursuing a STEM major.
-US citizen or permanent resident.
-Underrepresented in STEM as defined by the National Science Foundation (NSF). This includes being Black, Hispanic/Latinx, Native American, Alaska Native or Pacific Islander.

The Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) is an initiative funded by the NSF to support underrepresented students pursuing a STEM degree. Minnesota’s LSAMP program is called the North Star STEM Alliance and includes 17 colleges, universities and community organizations.

If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please contact us at stem@augsburg.edu or complete the following application: https://northstarstem.org/augsburg/apply.

Please note that funding through NSF requires citizenship or permanent residence, but all students are welcome to participate in programming.

North Star STEM Application

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Hello people of Augsburg!

Here are Campus Cupboard’s hours this week:
Monday- 10:30am-12pm
Tuesday- 9am-3pm
Wednesday- 12:30pm-1:45pm
Thursday- 11:30am-3pm
Friday- 12pm-1:45pm

Please stop in to check out food items, clothing, and personal hygiene products!

We are accepting donations. Donations can be dropped off at the bin at Einstein’s, at the Welcome Desk, at Campus Ministry, or at the Campus Cupboard table during our open hours.
Please let me know if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. Thank you!

Campus Cupboard Website

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Augsburg is updating its institutional advertising with a new campaign focused on embracing the challenge of engaging with difficult topics and wicked problems (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wicked_problem), where no one answer may be “correct.” The ads embrace a notion of “both/and” rather than “either/or” and serve to reinforce the change to Augsburg University. This advertising campaign complements other, program-specific advertising designed to generate prospective student inquiries.

Preview an audio ad from the campaign.

submitted by thompsoc@augsburg.edu

Hello Auggies!

I hope you all are enjoying your last days of Winter break as am I! My name is Cody Thompson and I am a student at Augsburg. I am also a Senator on the Augsburg Day Student Government.

I am currently conducting a Augsburg Student Experience Survey. Not only do I want to learn more about your experience at Augsburg, but I want to know how I can best support you as one of your peers. There are so many opportunities to get involved here at Augsburg and I would love to share that with you!

I am here to listen to you and support you to the best of my ability. I look forward to hearing your thoughts, ideas, and concerns in regards to your experience at Augsburg.

I can’t wait to meet you and get to know you! You can either contact me via my email (thompsoc@augsburg.edu) or my cell phone (612-469-5174). I am open to chatting via social media, text, phone, or setting up a meeting time to meet in person. Whatever works best for you!! Thank you for your time!

Enjoy today & stay warm!!

submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu

Augsburg students can purchase a College Pass – good for Metro Transit buses and light rail – for $115.00 at the Bookstore. The passes are $165.00 and the University sells them at the discounted price.
Students can use their University Bookstore account while it is open.

submitted by adamo@augsburg.edu

The Honors Program once again needs interviewers for honors scholarship candidates. Interviews will begin again on January 8 and run through February 2, Monday through Friday, whenever classes are in session. There are three interview slots each day. Go to the Honors Interview Scheduling form to sign up.

If you are selected to interview at a particular time/day, we will notify you several days before the scheduled interview. At that time, we will also send you a link to a brief training video (15 minutes), and ask that you review this before you conduct the interview.

Even doing one interview helps tremendously. Thank you for doing your part to recruit great students to the Honors Program and the University.

Honors Interview Scheduling

submitted by thompsoc@augsburg.edu

Hello Auggies!

I hope you all are enjoying your last days of Winter break as am I! My name is Cody Thompson and I am a student at Augsburg. I am also a Senator on the Augsburg Day Student Government.

Today, I started conducting a Augsburg Student Experience Survey. Thus far I have received 60 thoughtful responses and am excited to continue learning more from other students. Not only do I want to learn more about your experience at Augsburg, but I want to know how I can best support you as one of your peers. There are so many opportunities to get involved here at Augsburg and I would love to share that with you!

Please, do not hesitate to reach out to me! I really can’t wait to meet you and get to know you! You can either contact me via my email (thompsoc@augsburg.edu) or my cell phone (612-469-5174).

Have a great day & stay warm!!

submitted by matthias@augsburg.edu

A Moodle Community upgrade is scheduled for Thursday, January 4 from 2-4 p.m. CT.

A brief service interruption, where Moodle Community will be unavailable, is expected during this time. It is recommended to plan your activity in Moodle Community outside of this window of time.

Moodle courses (Moodle 2017-18) will not be affected by this upgrade.

Contact your LFC if you have any questions or concerns.

submitted by adamo@augsburg.edu

The Honors Program once again needs interviewers for honors scholarship candidates. Interviews will begin again on January 8 and run through February 2, Monday through Friday, whenever classes are in session. There are three interview slots each day. Go to the Honors Interview Scheduling form to sign up.

If you are selected to interview at a particular time/day, we will notify you several days before the scheduled interview. At that time, we will also send you a link to a brief training video (15 minutes), and ask that you review this before you conduct the interview.

Even doing one interview helps tremendously. Thank you for doing your part to recruit great students to the Honors Program and the University.

Honors Interview Scheduling

submitted by jendra@augsburg.edu

Please join me in welcoming Elizabeth Kästner, who is starting at Augsburg this week as a new creative associate for design! (Denielle Stepka also continues in that same role.) Elizabeth brings many years of experience as a graphic designer, and particularly in higher education—she has worked both at the University of Minnesota and, most recently, at the University of St. Thomas.
I look forward to the creativity and energy she will bring to our work! Elizabeth can be reached at kaestner@augsburg.edu.

submitted by matthias@augsburg.edu

A Moodle Community upgrade is scheduled for Thursday, January 4th from 2-4 p.m. CT.

A brief service interruption, where Moodle Community will be unavailable, is expected during this time. It is recommended to plan your activity in Moodle Community outside of this window of time.

Moodle courses (Moodle 2017-18) will not be affected by this upgrade.

Contact your LFC if you have any questions or concerns.

submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu

Staff Senate is seeking nominations for the Auggie Pride Award! This award is given to staff members who have gone above and beyond to serve Augsburg and fulfill its mission and values. Reasons to acknowledge a staff member can include a variety of things, such as the completion of a project, the implementation of an innovative idea, or simply giving directions to a lost campus guest.

If you have a colleague who you feel is deserving of this award, please nominate them by filling out the nomination form at http://www.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/auggie_pride/.

The Auggie Pride Awards are awarded monthly, throughout the academic year. More information found at inside.augsburg.edu/staffsenate

submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu

Thanks to A’viand’s food service for making the great food – and to the faculty, staff and students who helped serve nearly 400 students. Late Night Breakfast was Mon., Dec. 18, and servers included President Pribbenow, Dianne Detloff, Marc Isaacson, Fardosa Hassan, Matt Maruggi, Francesca Chiari, and Craig Schleisman. The cheese omelet team was Carol Enke and Bridget Robinson-Riegler, and Sarah Griesse and Eric Pegues greeted, along with Residence Life staff Anthony Wilder, Gayle Smaller and Seth Reuter.

submitted by jonesg@augsburg.edu

The Enrollment Center will be closing at 3:00 pm today, December 21st.
We will be open our regular hours on Friday, December 22nd.

submitted by ueckerk@augsburg.edu

In preparation for year-end 2017, we ask each employee to review the items below and contact us with any changes or updates to your personal information that we have on file.

Please review your 12/08/17 or 12/22/17 pay stub and verify the following:
1) Name, Address and Social Security Number
If there are any errors or records need updating due to life events, please contact Human Resources. HR@augsburg.edu

2) Check your tax withholdings
The tax withholdings you are currently claiming are printed on the bottom left section of your pay stub. If you wish to change your tax withholdings, please complete a new federal W-4 form and submit to the Payroll office. payroll@augsburg.edu

Employees and Managers please make necessary contingencies if your time and access is limited over and around the holiday break and you want to be paid appropriately and timely.
1) Last Pay Date of 2017 – 12/22/2017
Submit any paper timesheets or stipend requests ASAP to get paid on the NEXT payroll in 2018.

2) First Pay Date of 2018 – 01/05/2018
Monday January 1st is a holiday for Augsburg University, all Kronos time will automatically submit at 2pm, if the employee did not submit themselves. The Manager deadline will still be 10am Tuesday, January 2nd. It is strongly suggested that employees complete their time and submit for approval prior to the holiday break and managers approve as often as they can to ensure the 10am deadline is upheld.

If you need any further assistance please contact Payroll at payroll@augsburg.edu. Thank you and have a safe and happy holiday!

submitted by yangss6@augsburg.edu

Are you an underrepresented student pursuing a degree in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics)? If so, you might be eligible to participate in LSAMP North Star STEM (NSS). Augsburg’s LSAMP NSS program is designed to help STEM students succeed through peer mentoring, workshops, research opportunities, industry visits, and conference travel. LSAMP NSS funding opportunities include:

-Professional development stipends (up to $500) for participation in LSAMP NSS programming
-Travel funding for professional STEM conferences (including airfare and lodging)
-Academic year or summer research funding (contingent on mentor match)

STEM majors at Augsburg: biology, biopsychology, chemistry, computer science, environmental studies, mathematics, physics

LSAMP NSS eligibility:
-Full-time student pursuing a STEM major.
-US citizen or permanent resident.
-Underrepresented in STEM as defined by the National Science Foundation (NSF). This includes being Black, Hispanic/Latinx, Native American, Alaska Native or Pacific Islander.

The Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) is an initiative funded by the NSF to support underrepresented students pursuing a STEM degree. Minnesota’s LSAMP program is called the North Star STEM Alliance and includes 17 colleges, universities and community organizations.

If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please contact us at stem@augsburg.edu or complete the following application: https://northstarstem.org/augsburg/apply.

Please note that funding through NSF requires citizenship or permanent residence, but all students are welcome to participate in programming.

North Star STEM Application

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Students can now apply for the 2017-18 NASA Space Grant Undergraduate Scholarship Program at Augsburg College. This scholarship program supports the advancement of academically focused undergraduates seeking professional careers in the natural sciences, especially space physics & engineering, mathematics, and science/mathematics education.

This competitive program awards 6 scholarships for spring semester, 2018, in the following areas:
**Emerging Scholarship (Sophomore-Junior). Four scholarships of $1000 to encourage students whose course of study shows progress in meeting the criteria of this scholarship program.
**Enhanced Scholarship (Sophomore-Senior). Two scholarships of $2000 to support students who have shown considerable progress in meeting the criteria of this scholarship program.

Strong candidates for the grant will be students who…
-are a sophomore, junior, or senior majoring in physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, computer science, pre-engineering, or mathematics/science education;
-can demonstrate strong academic performance and leadership within their major area; and
-show an interest in contributing to NASA’s mission.

Please note that students from traditionally underrepresented groups in science and mathematics fields are especially encouraged to apply. No applicant shall be denied consideration based on race, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, or ability.

Deadline for application: Friday, January 19, 2017.

More information about the scholarship, along with links to the application packets, can be found at the NASA Scholarship Information. If you need this information in alternative form, please contact STEM programs at stem@augsbug.edu

Questions? Please contact STEM Programs at stem@augsburg.edu

NASA Space Grant Undergraduate Scholarship

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Staff Senate is seeking nominations for the Auggie Pride Award! The Auggie Pride Award is given to staff members who have gone above and beyond to serve Augsburg and fulfill its mission and values. Reasons to acknowledge a staff member can include a variety of things, such as the completion of a project, the implementation of an innovative idea, or simply giving directions to a lost campus guest.

If you have a colleague who you feel is deserving of this award, please nominate them by filling out the nomination form at http://www.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/auggie_pride/.

The Auggie Pride Awards are awarded monthly, throughout the academic year. More information found at inside.augsburg.edu/staffsenate