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Vote- Professor of the Year Award

submitted by bakere@augsburg.edu

This award will be rewarded to a professor who has exceeded the standard requirements and expectations that come with their job like teaching and discipline. Not only has this professor performed excellent in both of these areas but has demonstrated an understanding of student accommodations and has implemented them in classroom procedure.

Please consider the following criteria for nominations:
– Availability to meet with students outside of class
– Open to feedback
– Encourages engagement from students of all backgrounds
– Has engaging material
– Recognition of own privilege
– Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of expertise with course content
– Is involved with student body, student organizations, and events
– Shows genuine compassion for how students are doing in their class
– Is attentive to group dynamics in class

Please note: This award will not be limited to full-time professors, in fact, adjunct professors are also to be considered and selected.

https://goo.gl/forms/jxmFus0gWPUOMbVF2

Support Professor Mzenga Wanyama

submitted by thompsoc@augsburg.edu

Current and former Augsburg students have created a GoFundMe campaign for Professor Mzenga Wanyama. All contributions will go toward supporting Professor Wanyama’s representation.

Unfortunately, ICE is currently threatening to remove him from this country and we must come together as a community to stand by him and his family during this difficult time.

Please check out his GoFundMe campaign and share this link on your social media platforms! Thank you for supporting Professor Wanyama!

https://www.gofundme.com/help-augsburg-prof-mzenga-wanyama

Blood Drive Sign-Up Tabling 3/23

submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu

Memorial Blood Center will be on campus on Wednesday 3/28 for its annual spring blood donation drive. If you have not had a chance to sign up on-line MBC will be tabling today (3/23) from 11 – 12:30 in Christensen Center. Please stop by to sign up for a donation time or go online at
http://www.mbc.org/search drives and enter sponsor code 0027. Questions? Call the CWC office at 612-330-1707. Help save lives Auggies!!

http://www.mbc.org/searchdrives

Announcing our 2018 Peace Scholars

submitted by hermansb@augsburg.edu

We are excited to announce that Lex (Alexis) Dorfman and Kristian Evans have been selected the Augsburg University Peace Scholars for 2018. Together with 14 other students, from our Norwegian-American sister colleges, they will spend 7 weeks in Norway this summer to deepen their understanding of injustice, conflict and peace while gaining leadership skills studying in an international setting.

Lex Dorfman, who studies religion, Spanish and leadership, takes her Jewish background and the importance of Tikkun Olam (how to be of service to others) into her role as a Peace Scholar. She looks forward to continuing to build on her skills of engaging in and facilitating meaningful dialogue about core values, interfaith issues and the call to service and social justice from across traditions and perspectives.

Kristian Evans is a rising senior studying Political Science and Communication. As a Peace Scholar he will apply his skills of deep engagement and activism, as well as lessons learned during his fight with cancer, to deepen his understanding of creating change and establish peace. Kristian is interested in peacemaking on the global arena but is deeply engaged in making change locally.

Upon their return, Lex and Kristian, will be involved in our annual Nobel Peace Prize Forum, taking place at the Augsburg University campus—September 14 and 15, 2018—as well as extend their takeaways and implement their continued peacemaking efforts throughout the academic year.

This year we had an amazing pool of candidates, and we encourage them as well as new candidates to (re)apply in 2019! See the Peace Scholars Program website for more information.

Please help us congratulate Lex Dorfman and Kristian Evans as they embark on their role as the Augsburg University 2018 Peace Scholars!

Peace Scholars Program

Vocation Lunch with Robert Tom – March 29th

submitted by warnbers@augsburg.edu

Faculty and Staff – you are invited to attend the Christensen Center for Vocation’s Spring Vocation Lunch with robert tom, Augsburg’s Ceramics and Sculpture Professor! This event will take place on Thursday, March 29th from 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM in East Commons, Christensen Center.

The Christensen Vocation Lunch is an event that strengthens the concept of vocation at Augsburg for faculty and staff by providing role models from within the community to share a presentation on their sense of call and life journey.

To learn more about Robert Tom and to register, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-vocation-lunch-with-robert-tom-tickets-42754587121

Spaces are limited so please register soon. Note: upon completion of your registration, please be sure you receive a confirmation email and do not add the event to your calendar without completing the registration process.

If you have any questions, please contact the CCV office at (612) 330-1403 or email ccv@augsburg.edu.

We hope to see you there!

Black And Funny Improv Festival, March 23-25

submitted by walterj@augsburg.edu

The Black and Funny Improv Festival is back for its third year at Huge Improv Theater in Minneapolis!

Co-founded by Augsburg alumnus John Gebretatose, the festival features hilarious improvisers from across the United States and Canada. Black and Funny highlights performers of color and aims to create an awareness among Black community members in the Twin Cities that improv is an accessible and beneficial art form. The festival features three days of hilarious shows, plus improv workshops for beginners and experienced improvisers.

Check blackandfunny.com for details, workshop registration, and more!

Black and Funny Improv Festival, March 23-25

Speaking of Sabbaticals Lunch with Laura Boisen

submitted by zobitz@augsburg.edu

Faculty and staff are invited to join the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) for this special luncheon in the “Speaking of Sabbaticals” series. Laura Boisen, Professor of Social Work, will discuss her recent sabbatical leave scholarship.
Laura Boisen will describe three of her research projects that were started, continued, or completed during her sabbatical. This agenda includes projects related to intergroup dialogue, use of selves and ethical practice focused on dual relationships across cultures. If time permits, a discussion about managing multiple projects would also be welcomed.

Laura Boisen has been a professor in the social work department since 1996. The majority of Laura’s teaching is in the MSW program.

Speaking of Sabbaticals Lunch with Laura Boisen.
April 5th, 2018
12:00-1:00pm
Marshall Room

RSVP for Lunch

Short Term Study Abroad Showcase

submitted by yangss1@augsburg.edu

An Augsburg faculty-led short-term study abroad program is a great option for any students that want to get an international or off campus experience! These programs are embedded in a semester course, with a travel component, typically 7-10 days.

On Monday, March 26th, we will be showcasing the 2018/19 short term programs in Christensen Center. Come meet the faculty leaders, ask questions, and learn about your options for the 2018/19 academic year! Programs include:

· From Roots to Rap: Islam in America

· Faith, Vocation, and Social Change in Central America

· Space Mountain: Astronomy in Hawaii

· Innovation & Design in the Netherlands: Past & Present

· Art Performing Social Change in Puerto Rico

· Psychology and Education in Slovenia

· Music Therapy in China

For more study abroad/away information

AugSTEM Scholars Program: Application Deadline May 15, 2018

submitted by hertt@augsburg.edu

The AugSTEM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Funded by the National Science Foundation, AugSTEM Scholars receive scholarships of $5,000, $7,500 and $10,000 per student per year (differences in award amounts correspond to levels of financial need). Scholars also become a part of the STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for summer research, faculty mentoring, and career development.

Eligibility:

-Enrolled full-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, chemistry, computer science,
environmental studies, mathematics, or physics)
-Within 5 semesters of graduating as of Fall 2018
-Major GPA of 3.0 or higher
-U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
-Demonstrated financial need via FAFSA

Application deadline: May 15, 2018 at midnight.

Incoming community college transfer students and Augsburg students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply as well as students who began at Augsburg.

For more information, go to: http://www.augsburg.edu/stem/augstem/

Questions? Contact stem@augsburg.edu

Augsburg Dance Club Dance Showcase

submitted by taveram@augsburg.edu

Wednesday, April 11th
Time: 7pm-9pm
Where: Sateren Auditorium (Anderson Music Hall)

Free and open to the public!
Come see talented Augsburg students demonstrate different types of dance. If interested in performing (all types of dances of all levels are welcome) please email danceclub@augsburg.edu
Deadline to register: Friday, March 30th

Facebook event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1617910208297248/

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Four Days in May: Professional Development Workshops

submitted by vanceb@augsburg.edu

Tuesday, May 8 – Friday, May 11 | Four Days in May

The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) is capitalizing on a successful run last year and is offering all professional development workshops and discussions over a span of a few days. Our hope is that engaging sessions, time to share a cup of coffee, and some experiential learning opportunities will provide opportunities for both professional development and community building.

Check our website for full event schedule and RSVP today!

CTL Website

Augsburg University 10th Traditional Powwow

submitted by isahaq@augsburg.edu

Augsburg University 10th Traditional Powwow will be held Saturday, March 24 here on campus in the Si Melby Gymnasium.

Grand Entries (beginning of a dancing session) will be at 1 PM and 6 PM, however dancing/ceremony will be all day until roughly 9 PM. Honoring for Augsburg American Indian Graduates and recognition of alumni will be at 3:00 PM and Kalpulli KetzalCoatlicue Aztec Group will dance at 5:15 PM.

You are welcome to come, bring you family and friends, purchase some craft items from the array of vendors that will be present, come support our American Indian students here at Augsburg by showing up and learning about our rich culture and traditions at our hosted University Powwow.

NO ADMISSION COSTS – FREE! Find us on facebook and invite your friends!

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!!! Below is the link for people to sign up to volunteer, specifically helping in the concession stand. We are asking that students/people commit to a 2 1/2 hour time slot minimally, if you can do more AWESOME! People who volunteer will get a free t-shirt for their time…and a cool experience!!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGv_xtvpDgS5hMQmL3RjNth6Q3yh1YgDLMkIfR_7CTo4NZQw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Pilamiya’ye/Miigwech/Thank you!!

Description: University Course Survey faculty feedback

submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu

As discussed at the March 7 faculty meeting, the University Course Survey working group is looking for

1) Faculty feedback on additional domains or categories to consider when developing the survey form

2) Faculty to pilot the draft form this spring in their courses

To provide either of the above please fill out this Google Form
https://goo.gl/forms/Uh0AM8ULHxxHZvK03

For more information on the working group’s activities visit
http://go.augsburg.edu/wg2017

If you have questions please ask Scott Krajewski, krajewsk@augsburg.edu

Impact on Lot B this coming Tuesday 3/27/2018

submitted by westa@augsburg.edu

As a heads up for those who regularly park their vehicles in Lot B, on Tuesday March 27th, there will be large utility vehicles in the Lot to perform work on the flag poles. We are requesting that the 6 immediate spaces surrounding the light poles in Lot B remain open so the utility vehicles can effectively reach their work area.
Please have your vehicle removed from this area and relocated to an additional space in lot B, or a space in lot L by Monday March 26th at 11:59pm.
If your vehicle is still in this area after the given deadline, DPS reserves the right to relocate your vehicle via Rapid Towing Services.
Thank you for your cooperation and if there are any questions, please contact DPS at 612-330-1717.

Paid Psychology Study Participants Needed

submitted by naglek@augsburg.edu

I, Alexis Nagle, am an undergraduate student conducting URGO-funded research through the Augsburg University Psychology Department, under the mentorship of Dr. Stacy Freiheit. The study I am conducting focuses on the impact of sexual assault disclosure on the friends of sexual assault survivors among college students.

You are being invited to participate in this study because of your enrollment as an undergraduate student at Augsburg University. If you elect to participate in this study, you will be asked to respond to a 15-20 minute confidential & anonymous questionnaire about attitudes & experiences surrounding sexual assault. Your participation in this study will yield either course credit for PSY105 & PSY215 or $5 compensation.

This survey deals with sensitive topics, such as sexual assault & violence. If you choose to participate in this study, you have the right to withdraw or skip any questions at any time without affecting affect your current or future relations with Augsburg University or the researcher. The indirect benefits are that the results of this study may allow for a better understanding of the effects of sexual assault. A direct benefit is that you will receive course credit or compensation for completing this survey.

The results of this study will be disseminated in a final paper & presented to the faculty in the Psychology department at Augsburg University. The results also may be published in a professional journal or presented at local, regional, national, or international conferences via a poster or oral presentation. In any publication or conference presentation, I will not include any information that will make it possible to identify participants. All data will be stored on a password-protected computer and only my advisor & I will have access to it.

If you are interested in participating in this study, you may contact me, Alexis Nagle, at naglek@augsburg.edu to arrange for a day and time.

Seasons of Spiritual Growth: Ramadan, Lent and The Baha’í Fast

submitted by svanoe@augsburg.edu

Seasons of Spiritual Growth: Ramadan, Lent and the Baha’í Fast
Thursday, March 22nd 6:30-8:30pm

Many faith and spiritual traditions honor seasons of reflection, re-commitment and spiritual growth. Join us for a meal and discussion of these distinct but connected traditions in the Muslim, Christian and Baha’i faiths. The evening will include a simple meal and three guests who will share about these observances with lots of time to chat and connect. Hope to see you there!

Hosted by: Interfaith @ Cedar Commons organizer team

Cedar Commons (2001 Riverside Ave. S, Below Trinity)

Film Event: Native American Conversations on Law Enforcement, Justice, and Redemption

submitted by marubbio@augsburg.edu

March 28 NATIVE AMERICAN CONVERSATIONS ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, JUSTICE, AND REDEMPTION
Join us for an evening of short films focusing on issues of racism, law enforcement, and redemption from various Native American experiences. Our hosts represent two Native American media organizations-Vision Maker Media and MIGIZI Communications-which work with filmmakers to produce and distribute Native focused documentaries and shorts on issues important to Native American communities. The evening will include conversation and a variety of short films.

Location and Time
Augsburg University
Sateren Auditorium, Music Hall, 715 22nd Ave South
Reception 6:15-6:45
Screening begins at 7:00
Discussion with filmmakers follows
This event is free to the public

Augsburg Native American Film Series

Free Bagels at Campus Cupboard Tomorrow

submitted by nguyenj@augsburg.edu

Campus Cupboard will be giving out bagels and other food items graciously donated to us this Friday 3/23! Please stop by the Cupboard during our open hours to grab a bagel or two and enjoy.
Check out our Google Calendar for the hours.
We will mostly likely have bagels for students (and staff and faculty) to grab on Wednesdays and Fridays from now until the end of the semester, but stay tuned for any updates. Please don’t hesitate to email me with any questions, comments, or concerns. Thanks!

Campus Cupboard Google Calendar

Vocation Lunch with Robert Tom – March 29th

submitted by warnbers@augsburg.edu

Faculty and Staff – you are invited to attend the Christensen Center for Vocation’s Spring Vocation Lunch with robert tom, Augsburg’s Ceramics and Sculpture Professor! This event will take place on Thursday, March 29th from 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM in East Commons, Christensen Center.

The Christensen Vocation Lunch is an event that strengthens the concept of vocation at Augsburg for faculty and staff by providing role models from within the community to share a presentation on their sense of call and life journey.

To learn more about Robert Tom and to register, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-vocation-lunch-with-robert-tom-tickets-42754587121

Spaces are limited so please register soon. Note: upon completion of your registration, please be sure you receive a confirmation email and do not add the event to your calendar without completing the registration process.

If you have any questions, please contact the CCV office at (612) 330-1403 or email ccv@augsburg.edu.

We hope to see you there!

Judge Spanish Debate No Prior Experience Needed

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a nonprofit of Augsburg University. We provide debate programming to over 750 students in Minneapolis and Saint Paul, including our nearly 100 Spanish Debate League students.

We’re looking for debate judges for 3 tournaments this spring:

Wednesday April 19th – 3:30 to 7:30 PM
Wednesday May 3rd – 3:30 to 7:30 PM
Wednesday May 16th – 3:30 to 7:30 PM

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.

Participation in debate helps students improve their academic skills, including reading comprehension and critical thinking, and increases their confidence. Be a part of creating these outcomes for our Spanish Debate League students!

For more information, email udlvolunteers@augsburg.edu or use the calendar on the link below to choose your dates to volunteer:

Volunteer With Us

Speaking of Sabbaticals Lunch with Laura Boisen

submitted by zobitz@augsburg.edu

Faculty and staff are invited to join the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) for this special luncheon in the “Speaking of Sabbaticals” series. Laura Boisen, Professor of Social Work, will discuss her recent sabbatical leave scholarship.
Laura Boisen will describe three of her research projects that were started, continued, or completed during her sabbatical. This agenda includes projects related to intergroup dialogue, use of selves and ethical practice focused on dual relationships across cultures. If time permits, a discussion about managing multiple projects would also be welcomed.

Laura Boisen has been a professor in the social work department since 1996. The majority of Laura’s teaching is in the MSW program.

Speaking of Sabbaticals Lunch with Laura Boisen.
April 5th, 2018
12:00-1:00pm
Marshall Room

RSVP for Lunch

Calling all scholarship Faculty Scholarship Display

submitted by zobitz@augsburg.edu

Join us for the Faculty Scholarship Display on Friday, April 27 from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Foss Atrium, prior to the Faculty Recognition Luncheon.

Faculty interested in displaying their scholarship should RSVP in advance of the event (and no later than April 20) at the link below. Questions may directed to John Zobitz (zobitz@augsburg.edu) or Nishesh Chalise (chalise@augsburg.edu). All participating faculty should arrive by 11:30 a.m. to set up.

https://tinyurl.com/facultyScholarship2018

Support Professor Mzenga Wanyama

submitted by thompsoc@augsburg.edu

Current and former Augsburg students have created a GoFundMe campaign for Professor Mzenga Wanyama. All contributions will go toward supporting Professor Wanyama’s representation.

Unfortunately, ICE is currently threatening to remove him from this country and we must come together as a community to stand by him and his family during this difficult time.

Please check out his GoFundMe campaign and share this link on your social media platforms! Thank you for supporting Professor Wanyama!

https://www.gofundme.com/help-augsburg-prof-mzenga-wanyama

Black And Funny Improv Festival, March 23-25

submitted by walterj@augsburg.edu

The Black and Funny Improv Festival is back for it’s third year at Huge Improv Theater in Minneapolis!

Featuring hilarious improvisers from across the United States and Canada, the festival highlights performers of color and aims to create an awareness among Black community members in the Twin Cities that improv is an accessible and beneficial art form. The festival features three days of hilarious shows, plus improv workshops for beginners and experienced improvisers.

Check blackandfunny.com for details, workshop registration, and more!

Black and Funny Improv Festival, March 23-25

Student Commencement Speaker Nominations

submitted by hallange@augsburg.edu

Nominations are open for graduating students who would be good candidates to represent this year’s graduates at the April 28 commencement ceremonies. To nominate a student, please send an email to Nate Hallanger (hallange@augsburg.edu) that describes why you believe the nominee would make an excellent student commencement speaker for this year. Nominations are due Friday, March 23.

TODAY: Dean of Arts & Science candidate on campus

submitted by greenj@augsburg.edu

Dr. Robert Knight, candidate for the Dean of Arts & Sciences position is on campus today, March 22nd. His public presentation will be held in the Marshall Room, from 2-3:00 pm. Faculty and staff are invited to take advantage of opportunities to meet with Dr. Knight, and are strongly encouraged to provide feedback on perceived strengths and weaknesses, using the feedback form. Access to the feedback form will close at noon tomorrow, Friday, 3/23.

Dr. Knight’s CV is available at:

Event: Learn About Short-term Study Abroad

submitted by yangss1@augsburg.edu

The 2018/19 Short-term study abroad/away programs include:

· From Roots to Rap: Islam in America

· Faith, Vocation, and Social Change in Central America

· Space Mountain: Astronomy in Hawaii

· Innovation & Design in the Netherlands: Past & Present

· Art Performing Social Change in Puerto Rico

· Psychology and Education in Slovenia

· Music Therapy in China

Interested in learning about these programs? Come to the Short-term Showcase on Monday, March 26th! From 10:30 – 12:30 faculty and staff will be tabling in Christensen with information on all of your short-term study abroad/away options for next year. Drop by to learn more and ask questions!

For more study abroad/away information

Visit three countries this fall

submitted by yangss1@augsburg.edu

Study abroad this fall at Augsburg’s Central America Study Center, and travel to three countries in one semester(Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua)!

On our Central America, “Exploring Peace, Justice, and Community Engagement” students will learn about the history, culture, and anti-oppression struggles of the people of Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua in addition to diverse approaches to environmental conservation, sustainability, economic issues, and social justice.

Included in the program are excursions in each country and host family stays, for an in-depth look at Central American cultures. Augsburg students will also receive an automatic $1,500 scholarship on this program, making it one of the most affordable study abroad options for Auggies!

Applications for fall 2018 are open until April 16th .

Start an application today!

University Course Survey faculty feedback

submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu

As discussed at the March 7 faculty meeting, the University Course Survey working group is looking for

1) Faculty feedback on additional domains or categories to consider when developing the survey form

2) Faculty to pilot the draft form this spring in their courses

To provide either of the above please fill out this Google Form
https://goo.gl/forms/Uh0AM8ULHxxHZvK03

For more information on the working group’s activities visit
http://go.augsburg.edu/wg2017

If you have questions please ask Scott Krajewski, krajewsk@augsburg.edu

Augsburg Dance Club Dance Showcase

submitted by taveram@augsburg.edu

Wednesday, April 11th
Time: 7pm-9pm
Where: Sateren Auditorium (Anderson Music Hall)

Free and open to the public!
Come see talented Augsburg students demonstrate different types of dance.
If interested in performing (all types of dances of all levels are welcome) please
email danceclub@augsburg.edu
Deadline to register: Friday, March 30th

Facebook event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1617910208297248/

https://www.facebook.com/events/1617910208297248/

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TODAY: Students – Connect with Employers

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

Thursday, March 22nd
Strommen Center, Suite 100, Christensen Center
3:00-5:00 p.m. (come and stay for as long as you like )

Students are invited to stop by this informal meet and greet to learn about internships and entry level careers, have their resume reviewed, and ask questions. All majors welcome. Representatives will be on campus from: MN Department of Human Services, Andersen Corporation, Travelers, C3 Fellows Program and CBRE Group. Learn more about these companies by logging into Handshake.

Handshake

Jessica Nathanson Scholarly Writing Retreat

submitted by vanceb@augsburg.edu

Do you wish you had uninterrupted time to write / work on scholarship? If so, you will want to take advantage of the annual Jessica Nathanson Scholarly Writing Retreat. Jess established a tradition of allowing faculty and academic staff time away from campus to focus entirely on scholarship. There is no schedule for this retreat – it is simply time and space to work on scholarship. The Provost and the Center for Teaching and Learning will cover the cost of the retreat. We ask that you commit to being present on all three days of the event. Our time begins at 1:00 pm on Wednesday and ends at 1:00 pm on Friday. Space is limited to full-time faculty members.

Questions? Please contact the Center for Teaching and Learning ctl@augsburg.edu
Or visit our website: http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/

RSVP today for the Jessica Nathanson Scholarly Writing Retreat

Come Join Us Tonight for the Interfaith Engagement: a Palestinian Christian Perspective

submitted by warnbers@augsburg.edu

Augsburg Faculty, Staff, and Students – you are invited to attend an evening of conversation with Bishop Munib Younan. In 2018, Bishop Younan retired as Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land and completed his 7 year term as President of the Lutheran World Federation. Bishop Younan is a global leader in inter-religious relationships and the pursuit of a just peace between Israel and Palestine.

This event, “Interfaith Engagement: a Palestinian Christian Perspective”, will take place on Thursday, March 22nd at 7:00 PM in Oren Gateway Center Room 100.

If you have any questions, please contact the CCV office at (612) 330-1403 or email ccv@augsburg.edu.

We hope to see you there!
Link to full Bio – https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_HBJ4kpH81SY0R5V2hHWm9adGxYazFrTVE0RlEtbV95NXRv/view?usp=sharing

ABO Outing to Target Field – April 10th

submitted by isaacson@augsburg.edu

Now that Spring is in the air, I would like to remind you to join ABO (The Augsburg Business Organization) for our annual spring group outing to see the Minnesota Twins.

The game at Target Field is on Tuesday April 10th at 7 pm. Come see the Twins take on the Houston Astros, meet some fellow Augsburg Business Students and get a chance to cheer on the Twins as they play some outdoor baseball!

Tickets for our great seating in the first few rows of the main level Right Field Bleachers are $8 for Augsburg Students and $12 their guests. Please RSVP to isaacson@augsburg.edu. Tickets are first-come, first-serve. Details on ticket distribution and payment will be sent in early April. Let me know if you have any questions.

Intercultural Conflict Styles 3/22

submitted by aleshirn@augsburg.edu

When: Thu, March 22, 8:20am – 11:20am
Where: Marshall Room

This workshop makes use of the Intercultural Conflict Style (ICS) Inventory, which describes an individual’s preferred approach or style for resolving conflict by reflecting the individual’s culturally learned patterns for dealing with disagreements and expressing emotions. This workshop will not only teach individuals about their own preferred approach and style, but it will also teach individuals about the preferred approaches and styles of others. Finally, this workshop will give participants tangible skills that can be used when navigating conflicts across cultural differences. The increased understanding of intercultural conflict styles and tangible skills participants will receive from this workshop can enhance their overall intercultural competence in resolving disagreements across cultures in addition to help them to create more inclusive campus spaces. For more information about this workshop, contact Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives Staff at diversity@augsburg.edu.

To register for this workshop, click the Link URL attached to this submission.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8ZXK2EyKFjtZmo_DHpEbwxgSmYuX7urbnahJhUlnhyKx45g/viewform

Gratitude Research: Participants Needed

submitted by harrisoo@augsburg.edu

My name is Owen Harrison, I am a Psychology student and I am completing a research project as part of an internship. I am researching gratitude, both how it works and why it works. I am looking for participants for my study. If you are interested in participating, please drop by Hagfors 275, the new Psychology lab, during any of the following times, Wednesday 2-6pm, or Thursday 10am-Noon or 4pm-6pm.
Please feel free to reach out via email if you have any questions about the research or would like to set up a different time to complete the research.

ALAS Contamination Clean Up

submitted by degollad@augsburg.edu

Description:This project will take place in Augsburg University – Murphy’s Square.

Augsburg Latin American Students (ALAS) will sign up Augsburg Students and Staff to engage in contamination clean up. The project consist in clean up trash/litter or any other physical contamination from Murphy’s Square and the surroundings. We will set up teams to go around campus and clean up after the snow has melted down. Our goals: Create environmental conscience, have a Cleaner Campus, Improve animal life, Inspire others to do the same, and Educate participants on the difference between Trash, Recycling, and Compost.

PARTICIPANTS WILL GET A T-SHIRT, A WATER BOTTLE, AND CHIPOTLE!

(Special Dietary request can be made upon request at ALAS@augsburg.edu)

Details:
Monday April 16, 2018
4:00 – 6:00 pm

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As stated in ALAS constitution, if you participate in our volunteering event, you are eligible for active membership in our organization.

We hope to see you there!!

Sign in here

Augsburg University 10th Traditional Powwow – Saturday

submitted by isahaq@augsburg.edu

Augsburg University 10th Traditional Powwow will be held Saturday, March 24 here on campus in the Si Melby Gymnasium.

Grand Entries (beginning of a dancing session) will be at 1 PM and 6 PM, however dancing/ceremony will be all day until roughly 9 PM. Honoring for Augsburg American Indian Graduates and recognition of alumni will be at 3:00 PM and Kalpulli KetzalCoatlicue Aztec Group will dance at 5:15 PM.

You are welcome to come, bring you family and friends, purchase some craft items from the array of vendors that will be present, come support our American Indian students here at Augsburg by showing up and learning about our rich culture and traditions at our hosted University Powwow.

NO ADMISSION COSTS – FREE! Find us on facebook and invite your friends!

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!!! Below is the link for people to sign up to volunteer, specifically helping in the concession stand. We are asking that students/people commit to a 2 1/2 hour time slot minimally, if you can do more AWESOME! People who volunteer will get a free t-shirt for their time…and a cool experience!!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGv_xtvpDgS5hMQmL3RjNth6Q3yh1YgDLMkIfR_7CTo4NZQw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Pilamiya’ye/Miigwech/Thank you!!

Extended Study Abroad Deadlines

submitted by yangss1@augsburg.edu

Missed your chance to go abroad this fall? Not quite!

Applications are STILL OPEN for Augsburg’s Study Center fall semester programs in Mexico, Central America, and Southern Africa.

Why choose an Augsburg Study Center program? Earn Augsburg credits, complete multiple LAF graduation requirements,get an Augsburg experience abroad, and receive an automatic $1,500 scholarship!

Our programs are nationally-known,focus on peace, social justice, and community engagement. Southern Africa &Mexico also offer internships.

More information and apply at:

Auggie Pride Awards – Taking Nominations for March

submitted by fulford@augsburg.edu

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

Save the Date CTL Presents: Four Days in May

submitted by vanceb@augsburg.edu

The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) is offering all of our professional development workshops and discussions over a span of Four Days . Our hope is that engaging sessions, time to share a cup of coffee, and some experiential learning opportunities will provide opportunities for both professional development and community building. Join us May 8-11 for sessions on the following topics:

Tools to Foster CLEAN Design
Principles of Universal Design for Instruction
Faculty Learning Tech Showcase
Library Research Tools
Retaining Transfer students in STEM
Faculty and Staff Leadership
Food Education
Portfolio Workshop
Connections with Cedar Riverside Neighborhood
Creating and Inclusive Campus Conference (May 10th)
New Framework for Experiential Education at Augsburg
Writing Effective Letters of Recommendation
IRB Changes and Challenges
LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in the Classroom
Teaching and Learning Environmental Sustainability in your Courses

See our website for complete details. RSVP will be available soon!

CTL Website

Auggies Connect with Employers – Thursday

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

Thursday, March 22nd
Strommen Center, Suite 100, Christensen Center
3:00-5:00 p.m. (come and stay for as long as you like )

Students are invited to stop by this informal meet and greet to learn about internships and entry level careers, have their resume reviewed, and ask questions. All majors welcome. Representatives will be on campus from: MN Department of Human Services, Andersen Corporation, Travelers, C3 Fellows Program and CBRE Group. Learn more about these companies by logging into Handshake.

Handshake

Paid Psychology Study Participants Needed

submitted by naglek@augsburg.edu

I, Alexis Nagle, am an undergraduate student conducting URGO-funded research through the Augsburg University Psychology Department, under the mentorship of Dr. Stacy Freiheit. The study I am conducting focuses on the impact of sexual assault disclosure on the friends of sexual assault survivors among college students.

You are being invited to participate in this study because of your enrollment as an undergraduate student at Augsburg University. If you elect to participate in this study, you will be asked to respond to a 15-20 minute confidential & anonymous questionnaire about attitudes & experiences surrounding sexual assault. Your participation in this study will yield either course credit for PSY105 & PSY215 or $5 compensation.

This survey deals with sensitive topics, such as sexual assault & violence. If you choose to participate in this study, you have the right to withdraw or skip any questions at any time without affecting affect your current or future relations with Augsburg University or the researcher. The indirect benefits are that the results of this study may allow for a better understanding of the effects of sexual assault. A direct benefit is that you will receive course credit or compensation for completing this survey.

The results of this study will be disseminated in a final paper & presented to the faculty in the Psychology department at Augsburg University. The results also may be published in a professional journal or presented at local, regional, national, or international conferences via a poster or oral presentation. In any publication or conference presentation, I will not include any information that will make it possible to identify participants. All data will be stored on a password-protected computer and only my advisor & I will have access to it.

If you are interested in participating in this study, you may contact me, Alexis Nagle, at naglek@augsburg.edu to arrange for a day and time.

Interfaith Engagement: a Palestinian Christian Perspective

submitted by warnbers@augsburg.edu

Augsburg Faculty, Staff, and Students – you are invited to attend an evening of conversation with Bishop Munib Younan. In 2018, Bishop Younan retired as Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land and completed his 7 year term as President of the Lutheran World Federation. Bishop Younan is a global leader in inter-religious relationships and the pursuit of a just peace between Israel and Palestine.

This event, “Interfaith Engagement: a Palestinian Christian Perspective”, will take place on Thursday, March 22nd at 7:00 PM in Oren Gateway Center Room 100.

If you have any questions, please contact the CCV office at (612) 330-1403 or email ccv@augsburg.edu.

We hope to see you there!
Link to full Bio – https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_HBJ4kpH81SY0R5V2hHWm9adGxYazFrTVE0RlEtbV95NXRv/view?usp=sharing

Today: Physician Assistant Information Session

submitted by kipper@augsburg.edu

Wednesday, March 21
6 – 7:30 pm
150A Hagfors Center

Join URGO to hear from Augsburg Physician Assistant Studies about prerequisites, experiences, and writing a compelling personal statement for a competitive application. Alumni will also share information on how they successfully gained admission and their experiences in PA school. Dinner will be provided.

Augsburg Dance Club Dance Showcase

submitted by taveram@augsburg.edu

Wednesday, April 11th
Time: 7pm-9pm
Where: Sateren Auditorium (Anderson Music Hall)

Free and open to the public!
If interested in performing. Email danceclub@augsburg.edu
Deadline to register: Friday, March 30th
All types of dances of all levels are welcome!

Facebook event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1617910208297248/

https://www.facebook.com/events/1617910208297248/

https://www.facebook.com/events/1617910208297248/

Live & Study in Mexico this Fall

submitted by yangss1@augsburg.edu

Study abroad this fall at Augsburg’s Mexico Study Center, located in Cuernavaca – the “City of Eternal Springtime”!

With a robust course selection available, Auggies can complete a full semester of LAF’s including: Modern Language 1 & 2 (you can take two language courses in one semester), Natural Sciences w/lab, Recreational Wellness, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Search for Meaning II, Keystone 490 (business majors), Fine Arts, and Humanities! Business courses also available for business majors and minors!

Our Mexico programs are known to Universities nation-wide for their commitment to social justice and engagement with the local community in a meaningful way. Augsburg students will also receive an automatic $1,500 scholarship, making this one of the most affordable semester program options for Auggies.

Applications are open until April 16th for the fall 2018 semester.

Start an application today!

Back to Work in the Writing Lab

submitted by swanson@augsburg.edu

Spring break is over and it’s time to get back to work and tutors in the Augsburg Writing Lab are ready to help! The lab is located in Lindell Library, street level, just left of the circulation desk. All Augsburg students — grad and undergrad, any major — are welcome. Just bring a hard copy of whatever you are working on — essays, applications, personal statements, creative writing assignments. Here are the hours:

Mondays – 11:10–1:40 p.m., and 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Tuesdays – 12:30–3 p.m.; 3:30–6 p.m., and 7:30–10 p.m.
Wednesdays –11:10–1:40 p.m.; 3:30–6 p.m., and 6:30–9 p.m.
Thursdays – 12:30–3 p.m.; 3:30–6 p.m., and 7:30–10 p.m.
Fridays – 4–6:30 p.m.
Sundays – 5–8 p.m.

Questions? Contact Kathy Swanson, English

Support Professor Mzenga Wanyama

submitted by thompsoc@augsburg.edu

Current and former Augsburg students have created a GoFundMe campaign for Professor Mzenga Wanyama. All contributions will go toward supporting Professor Wanyama’s representation.

Unfortunately, ICE is currently threatening to remove him from this country and we must come together as a community to stand by him and his family during this difficult time.

Please check out his GoFundMe campaign and share this link on your social media platforms! Thank you for supporting Professor Wanyama!

https://www.gofundme.com/help-augsburg-prof-mzenga-wanyama

Vocation Lunch with Robert Tom – March 29th

submitted by warnbers@augsburg.edu

Faculty and Staff – you are invited to attend the Christensen Center for Vocation’s Spring Vocation Lunch with robert tom, Augsburg’s Ceramics and Sculpture Professor! This event will take place on Thursday, March 29th from 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM in East Commons, Christensen Center.

The Christensen Vocation Lunch is an event that strengthens the concept of vocation at Augsburg for faculty and staff by providing role models from within the community to share a presentation on their sense of call and life journey.

To learn more about Robert Tom and to register, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-vocation-lunch-with-robert-tom-tickets-42754587121

Spaces are limited so please register soon. Note: upon completion of your registration, please be sure you receive a confirmation email and do not add the event to your calendar without completing the registration process.

If you have any questions, please contact the CCV office at (612) 330-1403 or email ccv@augsburg.edu.

We hope to see you there!

Seasons of Spiritual Growth: Ramadan, Lent and the Baha’í Fast

submitted by svanoe@augsburg.edu

Seasons of Spiritual Growth: Ramadan, Lent and the Baha’í Fast
Thursday, March 22nd 6:30-8:30pm

Many faith and spiritual traditions honor seasons of reflection, re-commitment and spiritual growth. Join us for a meal and discussion of these distinct but connected traditions in the Muslim, Christian and Baha’i faiths. The evening will include a simple meal and three guests who will share about these observances with lots of time to chat and connect. Hope to see you there!

Hosted by: Interfaith @ Cedar Commons organizer team

Cedar Commons (2001 Riverside Ave. S, Below Trinity)

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Thank you for your participation: GCTWF Survey

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

The Great Colleges to Work For survey officially closed on March 12th. THANK YOU to all who participated and provided their feedback. We appreciate your engagement and your voice. This year, we exceeded 2016’s all-time high participation rate by one percentage point and reached an outstanding overall survey response of 74%!

Over the summer, we will receive the results of the 2018 survey. Our plan is to share the data with the campus and, where applicable, individual departments and divisions, next fall. As with previous years, the survey results will help us to identify areas where opportunities for improvement exist and to establish plans to support those improvements.

Again, thank you for your participation and sharing your experience at Augsburg!

Today: Tuition Benefit Lunch and Learn

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

Human Resources and Student Financial Services are partnering up again this Spring for a Tuition Benefit Lunch and Learn. The timing is perfect–remember to note Augsburg universal application deadline of May 1st (for upcoming summer, fall, and spring courses).

Bring your lunch and join other colleagues in learning more about the tuition benefit, the application process, and how to navigate getting the most of your benefit. Come get all your questions answered before the deadline!

March 21st from 11:30-12:30 pm, in the Augsburg Room, Christensen Center

Juniors and Seniors: Live Abroad for a Year after College

submitted by obrienk@augsburg.edu

Fulbright Info Sessions:
Wednesday, April 4th @ 10:40am in OGC 112
Thursday, April 5th @ 5pm in Riverside Room (2nd floor of Christensen Center)
Food will be provided.

The Fulbright Student Program fully funds students to study, research, or serve as an English teaching assistant abroad for a year (no teaching experience required!). During their year abroad, Fulbrighters meet, work, live with and learn from the people of the host country, sharing daily experiences. The program facilitates cultural exchange through direct interaction on an individual basis in the classroom, field, home, and in routine tasks, allowing participants to gain an appreciation of others’ viewpoints and beliefs, the way they do things, and the way they think.

Past Augsburg students have been selected for Fulbright Awards to countries such as Czech Republic, South Korea, Ecuador, Malaysia, Peru, Turkey, Taiwan, and Germany (and more!), and 7 of this year’s applicants have been named semi-finalists. Augsburg’s focus on cross-cultural engagement and community involvement makes Auggies particularly strong candidates who are well-prepared to make the most of a Fulbright experience.

Join URGO for one of our Fulbright information sessions to learn more about the program and hear from past applicants. If you cannot make it to one of the sessions, please contact urgo@augsburg.edu or stop by Hagfors 101 to set up an appointment for April or May. The application opens in early April.

The competition is open to juniors, seniors, graduate students, and alumni in all fields, and a GPA of 3.4+ is considered competitive.

Resume Writing Assistance-Drop In Hours

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

Are you looking for an internship or summer job? Stop in for a 15 minute drop-in appointment (no need to schedule) at Strommen Career & Internship Services (located in Christensen across from Einstein’s) to have your resume reviewed by a Peer Adviser.

Mondays – Thursdays 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Fridays – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m – 4:00 p.m.

TODAY—Staff Senate Open Lunch

submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu

Get out of the office and join Staff Senate in the Commons for lunch and discussion. Take some time to engage with fellow staff in casual conversation.

Wednesday, March 21
12-1 p.m. | Christensen Center, Commons

You can use this opportunity to speak specifically with Staff Senate members or just enjoy new company for lunch. Bring your own lunch and we’ll see you in the Commons!

inside.augsburg.edu/staffsenate

Graduation Cap & Gown/Graduation Regalia

submitted by hendricb@augsburg.edu

If you missed ordering your Cap & Gown/Graduation Regalia online from Herff Jones– DON’T STRESS!! All graduation regalia will be available for sale IN APRIL at the Augsburg University Bookstore.

You will be able to purchase your graduation regalia from April ALL THE WAY THROUGH TO THE DAY OF COMMENCEMENT.

GRAD FAIR at Augsburg University location in Minneapolis: Wednesday, APRIL 11th, at the Augsburg University Bookstore, 9am-5pm. Purchasing the graduation bundle (BS: cap, gown & tassel, MS: cap, gown, tassel & hood) on this day will save you $10.

GRAD FAIR at Augsburg University location in Rochester: Monday, April 16th, from 4pm-6pm. Purchasing the graduation bundle (BS: cap, gown & tassel, MS: cap, gown, tassel & hood) this day will save you $10.

Student Commencement Speaker Nominations

submitted by hallange@augsburg.edu

Nominations are open for graduating students who would be good candidates to represent this year’s graduates at the April 28 commencement ceremonies. To nominate a student, please send an email to Nate Hallanger (hallange@augsburg.edu) that describes why you believe the nominee would make an excellent student commencement speaker for this year. Nominations are due Friday, March 23.

Fosdick Lecture and Chapel

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Today we offer the Fosdick Lecture on Preaching entitled “‘Unbind Them! Let Them Go’ Preaching Resurrection Hope”. Our lecturer is the Rev. Mark Hanson, Executive Director of the Christensen Center for Vocation. Rev. Hanson will speak at 10 am. At 11:30 am the Rev. Meta Herrick Clark of Bethlehem Lutheran Church will preach a word of hope during our Daily Chapel worship. In Hoversten Chapel. All are welcome.

More info

Today: Des Moines University Information Session

submitted by kipper@augsburg.edu

Tuesday, March 20
11 am – 12 pm
101A Hagfors Center

Anna Cruz, Recruitment and Admissions Specialist, will provide information on Des Moines University’s clinical programs in osteopathic medicine, podiatric medicine, physician assistant studies, and physical therapy as well as non-clinical master’s programs in anatomy, biomedical science, public health and health care administration. Food will be provided.

Spring Blood Drive Coming 3/28

submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu

Memorial Blood Center will be on campus for our annual spring blood drive on Wednesday 3/28 from 10 – 4 pm in the East Commons. Please consider making a donation and helping save lives. You can sign up for a donation time online at http://www.mbc.org/searchdrives and enter sponsor code 0027 or you can call the CWC office at 612-330-1707 to schedule a time.

http://www.mbc.org/searchdrives

Vocation Lunch with Robert Tom – March 29th

submitted by warnbers@augsburg.edu

Faculty and Staff – you are invited to attend the Christensen Center for Vocation’s Spring Vocation Lunch with robert tom, Augsburg’s Ceramics and Sculpture Professor! This event will take place on Thursday, March 29th from 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM in East Commons, Christensen Center.

The Christensen Vocation Lunch is an event that strengthens the concept of vocation at Augsburg for faculty and staff by providing role models from within the community to share a presentation on their sense of call and life journey.

To learn more about Robert Tom and to register, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-vocation-lunch-with-robert-tom-tickets-42754587121

Spaces are limited so please register soon. Note: upon completion of your registration, please be sure you receive a confirmation email and do not add the event to your calendar without completing the registration process.

If you have any questions, please contact the CCV office at (612) 330-1403 or email ccv@augsburg.edu.

We hope to see you there!

Academic Skills Coaching and Tutoring Support

submitted by yangc2@augsburg.edu

Students, are you looking for strategies and resources to help you succeed in the classroom?

Faculty, do you have students who could use help learning study strategies and/or organizing their deadlines and work?

Academic Skills Coaches are available through the Academic Skills Office. Academic Skills Coaches work with students to develop effective study habits and skills specifically designed for academic success. Coaches offer comprehensive academic support including:

· Time management/organization
· Note taking
· Textbook reading
· Study strategies
· Test preparation
· Motivation/procrastination

Academic Skills Coaches also work with students to identify potential obstacles to college success and help to connect students to campus resources including our free Supplemental Instruction (SI) and tutoring support as needed. To learn more about Academic Skills Coaching and/or tutoring services, visit our website at http://www.augsburg.edu/acskills or call/stop by the Gage Center (2nd floor of the Lindell Library, 612-330-1470) to schedule an appointment with an Academic Skills Coach.

Tuition Benefit Lunch and Learn March 21st

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

Human Resources and Student Financial Services are partnering up again this Spring for a Tuition Benefit Lunch and Learn. The timing is perfect–remember to note Augsburg universal application deadline of May 1st (for upcoming summer, fall, and spring courses).

Bring your lunch and join other colleagues in learning more about the tuition benefit, the application process, and how to navigate getting the most of your benefit. Come get all your questions answered before the deadline!

March 21st from 11:30-12:30 pm, in the Augsburg Room, Christensen Center

Employer Event – Thursday

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

Thursday, March 22nd
Strommen Center, Suite 100, Christensen Center
3:00-5:00 p.m. (come and stay for as long as you like )

Students are invited to stop by this informal meet and greet to learn about internships and entry level careers, have their resume reviewed, and ask questions. All majors welcome. Representatives will be on campus from: MN Department of Human Services, Andersen Corporation, Travelers, C3 Fellows Program and CBRE Group. Learn more about these companies by logging into Handshake.

Handshake

Support Professor Mzenga Wanyama

submitted by thompsoc@augsburg.edu

Current and former Augsburg students have created a GoFundMe campaign for Professor Mzenga Wanyama. All contributions will go toward supporting Professor Wanyama’s representation.

Unfortunately, ICE is currently threatening to remove him from this country and we must come together as a community to stand by him and his family during this difficult time.

Please check out his GoFundMe campaign and share this link on your social media platforms! Thank you for supporting Professor Wanyama!

https://www.gofundme.com/help-augsburg-prof-mzenga-wanyama

Faculty and Staff Grants for Sesquicentennial Projects

submitted by tuchten@augsburg.edu

The Sesquicentennial Academic Sub-Committee is looking for project ideas and project leaders that will make the celebration of our Sesquicentennial year a special year for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of Augsburg. Funds are available for evocative projects of all kinds that reflect Augsburg’s mission, academic excellence and community. The 150th anniversary will be celebrated between Homecoming 2019 and Homecoming 2020. Our aim is to have all Sesquicentennial projects identified by Spring 2018.

Submission Instructions:
Please submit all completed applications through the Google form (https://goo.gl/forms/VW53VqWyuJSV5xMc2). The links to the form will be on the Academic Affairs website (http://inside.augsburg.edu/academicaffairs/resources/budget-compensation-personnel/augsburg-university-sesquicentennial-grant-call-for-proposals/) and Sesquicentennial website (http://www.augsburg.edu/150/). Applications are due April 15, 2018 for consideration.

Contact Darcey Engen for more information. engen@augsburg.edu

Short Term Study Abroad Showcase

submitted by yangss1@augsburg.edu

An Augsburg faculty-led short-term study abroad program is a great option for any students that want to get an international or off campus experience! These programs are embedded in a semester course, with a travel component, typically 7-10 days.

On Monday, March 26th, we will be showcasing the 2018/19 short term programs in Christensen Center. Come meet the faculty leaders, ask questions, and learn about your options for the 2018/19 academic year! Programs include:

· From Roots to Rap: Islam in America

· Faith, Vocation, and Social Change in Central America

· Space Mountain: Astronomy in Hawaii

· Innovation & Design in the Netherlands: Past & Present

· Art Performing Social Change in Puerto Rico

· Psychology and Education in Slovenia

· Music Therapy in China

For more study abroad/away information

Curious about Southern Africa?

submitted by yangss1@augsburg.edu

Did you know that Augsburg has had its own study center in Windhoek, Namibia for over 20 years? It’s true!

Augsburg’s nationally-recognized semester program “Nation-building, Globalization, and Decolonizing the Mind”has applications open for fall 2018 until April 16th!

On this program, students will travel to two countries, Namibia and South Africa, to learn about the challenges posed by underdevelopment, globalization, extreme inequality,and the legacies of apartheid in the Southern Africa region.

Augsburg students can complete multiple LAF requirements including Humanities, Recreational Wellness, and Search for Meaning II. Internships are also available!

Start an application today!

Get the Moodle Mobile App

submitted by mattingl@augsburg.edu

Instructions for setting up the app are linked in this announcement.
What can you do with the free Moodle Mobile app?

1. Turn in assignments from your SMART phone.
2. Check the course schedule to prepare for the upcoming weeks without turning on a computer.
3. Read and respond to forum postings.
4. Check your grades.
5. Download an article from your course site to read on a SMART phone or tablet.

Tip from a high-tech student: See the CLASS Office web site for information on Natural Reader which will read the article to you, highlighting words as it reads. Free for computers and $10 for SMART phones. http://www.augsburg.edu/class/groves/assistive-technology/everyone/reading/

Instructions for setting up the Moodle Mobile App.

Physician Assistant Information Session

submitted by kipper@augsburg.edu

Join URGO to hear from Augsburg Physician Assistant Studies about prerequisites, experiences, and writing a compelling personal statement for a competitive application. Alumni will also share information on how they successfully gained admission and their experiences in PA school.

Wednesday, March 21
6 – 7:30 pm
150A Hagfors Center

Dinner will be provided. Please RSVP to Catherina Kipper at kipper@augsburg.edu.

ISO Roommate St Paul – $425

submitted by anders13@augsburg.edu

Looking for a roommate for a twelve-month lease on a 2-bedroom apartment on Thomas Ave and Lexington Ave, St. Paul. Move in July 1. Preference for women/nb.

Location: Corner of Thomas Ave and Lexington Ave in St. Paul. A short walk away from the Midway Shopping Center and Green Line rail stop. Apartment: Common spaces are fully furnished. You would need to bring your own furniture for your bedroom. Three windows with blinds and a closet. Card-operated laundry in basement and indoor mailboxes. Rent: $425/mo. Utilities: Around $20 for energy. About $17 internet. Heat included. No A/C. Accessibility: Apartment is on the second floor of the building, up a couple flights of stairs, and laundry is in the basement. There’s no elevator. Front door has a raised step.

If you’re interested or want more info send me a message or email me at anders13@augsburg.edu.

Juniors and Seniors: Live Abroad for a Year after College

submitted by obrienk@augsburg.edu

Fulbright Info Sessions:
Wednesday, April 4th @ 10:40am in OGC 112
Thursday, April 5th @ 5pm in Riverside Room (2nd floor of Christensen Center)
Food will be provided.

The Fulbright Student Program fully funds students to study, research, or serve as an English teaching assistant abroad for a year (no teaching experience required!). During their year abroad, Fulbrighters meet, work, live with and learn from the people of the host country, sharing daily experiences. The program facilitates cultural exchange through direct interaction on an individual basis in the classroom, field, home, and in routine tasks, allowing participants to gain an appreciation of others’ viewpoints and beliefs, the way they do things, and the way they think.

Past Augsburg students have been selected for Fulbright Awards to countries such as Czech Republic, South Korea, Ecuador, Malaysia, Peru, Turkey, Taiwan, and Germany (and more!), and 7 of this year’s applicants have been named semi-finalists. Augsburg’s focus on cross-cultural engagement and community involvement makes Auggies particularly strong candidates who are well-prepared to make the most of a Fulbright experience.

Join URGO for one of our Fulbright information sessions to learn more about the program and hear from past applicants. If you cannot make it to one of the sessions, please contact urgo@augsburg.edu or stop by Hagfors 101 to set up an appointment for April or May. The application opens in early April.

The competition is open to juniors, seniors, graduate students, and alumni in all fields, and a GPA of 3.4+ is considered competitive.

Dean of Arts & Science candidate on campus: Thursday, 3/22

submitted by greenj@augsburg.edu

Dr. Robert Knight, candidate for the Dean of Arts & Sciences position will be on campus this Thursday, March 22nd. His public presentation will be held in the Marshall Room, from 2-3:00 pm. Faculty and staff are invited to take advantage of opportunities to meet with Dr. Knight, and are strongly encouraged to provide feedback on perceived strengths and weaknesses, using the feedback form. Access to the feedback form will close at noon on Friday, 3/23

Dr. Knight’s CV is available at: https://goo.gl/zYMWQU

Dr. Knight feedback form

Congrats to Dr. Nancy Steblay on her recent work

submitted by yoon@augsburg.edu

Dr. Nancy Steblay, Psychology Department, was an invited speaker for a two-day training for the command staff of the New Orleans Police Department, March 12 and 13 in New Orleans. The program—the first of its kind—was titled “NOPD Commanders’ Symposium: Best Practices in Major Incident Investigation to Ensure Accurate Convictions.” The training was designed to support forward-thinking police practices that solve more crimes accurately and guard against wrongful arrests and convictions. Best practice in collection of eyewitness evidence was a substantial component of the training. Congratulations Dr. Steblay!

Interfaith Engagement: a Palestinian Christian Perspective

submitted by warnbers@augsburg.edu

Augsburg Faculty, Staff, and Students – you are invited to attend an evening of conversation with Bishop Munib Younan. In 2018, Bishop Younan retired as Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land and completed his 7 year term as President of the Lutheran World Federation. Bishop Younan is a global leader in inter-religious relationships and the pursuit of a just peace between Israel and Palestine.

This event, “Interfaith Engagement: a Palestinian Christian Perspective”, will take place on Thursday, March 22nd at 7:00 PM in Oren Gateway Center Room 100.

If you have any questions, please contact the CCV office at (612) 330-1403 or email ccv@augsburg.edu.

We hope to see you there!
Link to full Bio – https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_HBJ4kpH81SY0R5V2hHWm9adGxYazFrTVE0RlEtbV95NXRv/view?usp=sharing

Native American Conversations on Law Enforcement, Justice, and Redemption

submitted by marubbio@augsburg.edu

March 28 NATIVE AMERICAN CONVERSATIONS ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, JUSTICE, AND REDEMPTION
Join us for an evening of short films focusing on issues of racism, law enforcement, and redemption from various Native American experiences. Our hosts represent two Native American media organizations–Vision Maker Media and MIGIZI Communications–which work with filmmakers to produce and distribute Native focused documentaries and shorts on issues important to Native American communities. The evening will include conversation and a variety of short films.
Augsburg University
Sateren Auditorium, Music Hall, 715 22nd Ave South
Reception 6:15-6:45 Screening begins at 7:00
Discussion with filmmakers follows
This event is free to the public
For parking directions visit: http://www.augsburg.edu/about/map/. You will be parking in Lot L off of 26th between Riverside and Butler Pl. You will need a parking permit. For parking permits contact M. Elise Marubbio at marubbio@augsburg.edu. Permits are limited in number.

Native American Film Series

Thank you for your participation: GCTWF Survey

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

The Great Colleges to Work For survey officially closed on March 12th. THANK YOU to all who participated and provided their feedback. We appreciate your engagement and your voice. This year, we exceeded 2016’s all-time high participation rate by one percentage point and reached an outstanding overall survey response of 74%!

Over the summer, we will receive the results of the 2018 survey. Our plan is to share the data with the campus and, where applicable, individual departments and divisions, next fall. As with previous years, the survey results will help us to identify areas where opportunities for improvement exist and to establish plans to support those improvements.

Again, thank you for your participation and sharing your experience at Augsburg!

Tuition Benefit Lunch and Learn March 21st

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

Human Resources and Student Financial Services are partnering up again this Spring for a Tuition Benefit Lunch and Learn. The timing is perfect–remember to note Augsburg universal application deadline of May 1st (for upcoming summer, fall, and spring courses).

Bring your lunch and join other colleagues in learning more about the tuition benefit, the application process, and how to navigate getting the most of your benefit. Come get all your questions answered before the deadline!

March 21st from 11:30-12:30 pm, in the Augsburg Room, Christensen Center

Jill Davenport’s retirement party on March 21

submitted by reissenw@augsburg.edu

It is a bittersweet feeling as I announce that Jill Davenport, Manager of Purchasing on Contract Services will retire Friday March 23rd after 8 1/2 years of dedicated service to Augsburg. Jill has been a wonderful Auggie working with great energy and enthusiasm! In 2016, Jill was honored with an Outstanding Staff Award for her fine work and service managing significant contract relationships for the bookstore, dining services and copy services. More recently, she facilitated a new policy to ensure that purchases were made with accessibility in mind, specifically with software purchases. I am especially grateful for Jill’s great work in stewarding the ACTC Purchasing consortium in-house at Augsburg, an important role that allowed us to keep this critical collaboration and formal engagement going forward. With only days to go, please take a moment to send Jill your good wishes for this next chapter of her journey. And, please come to a reception in Jill’s honor scheduled for Wednesday, March 21st at 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. in the Marshall Room of the Christensen Center. (Formal remarks will begin at 2:30 p.m.)

Auggie Pride Awards – Taking Nominations for March

submitted by fulford@augsburg.edu

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

Dean of Arts & Sciences candidates on campus

submitted by kaivola@augsburg.edu

Finalists for the Dean of Arts & Sciences position will be on campus over the next two weeks, and I invite you to take advantage of the opportunities to meet each of these candidates. Curriculum vitae will be shared one day prior to each visit–links will be provided in A-mail. Those who meet the candidates are strongly encouraged to provide feedback on perceived strengths and weaknesses, using the feedback form linked to the A-mail announcement. These feedback forms will be available until noon of the day following the interview visit.

Our first candidate, Dr. Pedro Maligo, will be on campus tomorrow, Tuesday, March 20. All are welcome at his public presentation at 2:00 pm in OGC 100. Please feel free to view Dr. Maligo’s CV, https://goo.gl/4DFTNq prior to his visit. The feedback form for Dr. Maligo will be available until noon on Wednesday, March 21.

Prior to forwarding its final recommendation(s) to me, the search committee will review the feedback you share via the online forms.

I want to extend my gratitude and acknowledge the excellent work of the search committee in reviewing more than 80 applications and identifying the three finalists:

David Matz, Professor of Psychology and search committee chair
Alan Tuchtenhagen, MAL Program Director
Ben Stottrup, Associate Professor of Physics
Jill Dawe, Associate Professor of Music
Stella Hofrenning, Associate Professor and Chair, Economics
Vivian Feng, Associate Professor and Chair, Chemistry
Elaine Eschenbacher, Director of the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship
Stephan Clark, Associate Professor of English, and MFA Program Director
Lisa Stock, Director of Human Resources

Karen

feedback form for Dr. Maligo

Physician Assistant Information Session

submitted by kipper@augsburg.edu

Join URGO to hear from Augsburg Physician Assistant Studies about prerequisites, experiences, and writing a compelling personal statement for a competitive application. Alumni will also share information on how they successfully gained admission and their experiences in PA school.

Wednesday, March 21
6 – 7:30 pm
150A Hagfors Center

Dinner will be provided. Please RSVP to Catherina Kipper at kipper@augsburg.edu.

Calling all scholarship Faculty Scholarship Display

submitted by zobitz@augsburg.edu

Join us for the Faculty Scholarship Display on Friday, April 27 from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Foss Atrium, prior to the Faculty Recognition Luncheon.

Faculty interested in displaying their scholarship should RSVP in advance of the event (and no later than April 20) at the link below. Questions may directed to John Zobitz (zobitz@augsburg.edu) or Nishesh Chalise (chalise@augsburg.edu). All participating faculty should arrive by 11:30 a.m. to set up.

https://tinyurl.com/facultyScholarship2018

Des Moines University Information Session

submitted by kipper@augsburg.edu

Anna Cruz, Recruitment and Admissions Specialist, will provide information on Des Moines University’s clinical programs in osteopathic medicine, podiatric medicine, physician assistant studies, and physical therapy as well as non-clinical master’s programs in anatomy, biomedical science, public health and health care administration.

Tuesday, March 20
11 am – 12 pm
101A Hagfors Center

Food will be provided. Please RSVP to Catherina Kipper at kipper@augsburg.edu.

ISO Roommate St. Paul – $425

submitted by anders13@augsburg.edu

Looking for a roommate for a twelve-month lease on a 2-bedroom apartment on Thomas Ave and Lexington Ave, St. Paul. Move in July 1. Preference for women/nb.

Location: Corner of Thomas Ave and Lexington Ave in St. Paul. A short walk away from the Midway Shopping Center. Apartment: Common spaces are fully furnished. You would need to bring your own furniture for your bedroom. Three windows with blinds and a closet. Card-operated laundry in basement and indoor mailboxes. Rent: $425/mo. Utilities: Around $20 for energy. About $17 internet. Heat included. No A/C. Accessibility: Apartment is on the second floor of the building, up a couple flights of stairs, and laundry is in the basement. There’s no elevator. Front door has a raised step.

If you’re interested or want more info email me at anders13@augsburg.edu.

Campus Cupboard Hours

submitted by nguyenj@augsburg.edu

Campus Cupboard is open for all students! It’s located in the Foss Lobby (same building Hoversten Chapel is in!). Come in to check out what grocery items we have stocked. Check our hours on our Google Calendar; it will have the most current open hours for the Cupboard.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at nguyenj@augsburg.edu with questions or comments.

Google Calendar Schedule

Support Professor Mzenga Wanyama

submitted by thompsoc@augsburg.edu

Current and former Augsburg students have created a GoFundMe campaign for Professor Mzenga Wanyama. All contributions will go toward supporting Professor Wanyama’s representation.

Unfortunately, ICE is currently threatening to remove him from this country and we must come together as a community to stand by him and his family during this difficult time.

Please check out his GoFundMe campaign and share this link on your social media platforms! Thank you for supporting Professor Wanyama!

https://www.gofundme.com/help-augsburg-prof-mzenga-wanyama

SMART General Meeting TONIGHT: Elections for 18-19 Year

submitted by ekstromb@augsburg.edu

We are SMART, the Sexual Misconduct Awareness Raising Team. Please join us tonight in OGC 100 at 6pm for our bi-weekly General Meeting! Tonight we will be hosting elections for board positions for next school year. If you would like to run for a position or help us choose next years leaders, we would love to see you! We also will be planning and scheduling volunteers for our upcoming Break The Silence event on April 3rd. Snacks and drinks also provided!

If you would like to state your interest for a board position, please email us at smarteam@augsburg.edu and join our general meeting tonight!