Augsburg University News and Announcements
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All levels welcome – Open to current students, alumni, faculty & friends!
STUDENTS NEEDED FOR A SIX (6) WEEK BODYWEIGHT EXERCISE REGIMEN INCLUDING CORE ENDURANCE AND FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT TESTING
Questions? Email monsone@augsburg.edu
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Join the Focused Conversation this afternoon in person or via remote access. Vice President for Institutional Advancement Heather Riddle will discuss how endowments work and the efforts underway to grow Augsburg’s endowment, which currently is valued at around $40 million.
If you cannot attend today, Heather will facilitate a second session tomorrow at 12:30 pm., also in the Marshall Room.
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Two additional candidates for the vice president for Enrollment Management position are scheduled for on-campus visits on Tuesday, October 10, and Monday, October 16.
Both candidates will present in an open forum in the Marshall Room from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. on those dates. See the Inside Augsburg calendar for links to add those sessions to your calendars.
Watch for A-mail posts at the end of this week and the end of next week with links to the candidates’ credentials and to the survey to collect feedback from campus community members after the open forum sessions.
The search committee will collect all the feedback and make a recommendation to President Pribbenow by October 20 about the three finalist candidates.
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On Tuesday, October 24, as part of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation series, we are excited to have Mary Lowe, associate professor of Religion at Augsburg University, lecture on: Martin Luther on the Body, Our Bodies, and the Body of Creation.
Martin Luther wrote, “There are three elements in a human, the body, the soul, and the spirit.” Many of today’s complex issues involve our bodies and the body of creation: climate change, gender and sexuality, abuse, and deforestation, etc.
Professor Lowe will introduce Luther’s perspectives on bodies and creation and examine how—even today—his theology can help us better understand and address these embodied challenges.
This event is free and open to the public, and will take place in Hoversten Chapel from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm and will include a discussion and a reception.
Questions? Email us at ccv@augsburg.edu
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Join us this morning in chapel at 11:30 am for the first of the Reformation Series. We will have a Martin Luther Hymn Sing with readings. Sonja Thompson, University Organist, will share about her trip this past summer to Wittenberg, Germany. Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center.
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A group of students and staff members are collecting gently used clothes to sell at the Taste of Augsburg. All proceeds will go to aiding in hurricane relief in both Texas and Florida. There are collection boxes in the StepUP office and in the Campus Ministry Office. If you have questions please feel free to email Owen at harrisoo@augsburg.edu or Thenedra at roots@augsburg.edu
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Come stop by the Cedar Room for the Pre-Dental Club meeting this Wednesday (10/4) during Chapel time. We will have a presentation from the Physician Advocacy Network Twin Cities Medical Society about tobacco prevention. Join us!
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Coffee and Conversations: Norway Edition
Explore Your Relationship to Social Justice while Studying Abroad in Norway
Friday, October 6
8:30 – 9:30am
Augsburg Room, Christensen Center
Join the study abroad office for coffee and conversation about HECUA’s “The New Norway” program. Come grab a cup of coffee and some refreshments while learning about study abroad in Norway with the HECUA program director, Alex Bielicki.
The HECUA Norway program provides students the opportunity to deeply explore globalization, identity, and the politics surround nationality and immigration. The program is place-based, experiential learning paired an interdisciplinary internship.
All students, faculty, staff, advisors, or community members interested in learning more about Norway are welcome to stop by for all or part of the hour.
Topics we’ll cover:
• HECUA study abroad general Information
• The New Norway themes, projects, and overall outline
• Program internship sites, past student experiences, and potential projects
• General Information about why Norway is a beneficial place for students to study away
Feel free to come with questions and ideas! We look forward to seeing you!
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Are you curious about possibilities of future graduate level theological study? Join us for Seminary and Divinity Day on Thursday, October 26.
A group of Auggies will travel to Gustavus Adolphus College on the 26th to gather with students from other colleges and representatives from ~22 Seminary and Divinity Schools around the country for this special day of vocational reflection conversations! The theme for the day is from Psalm 119:125, “I am your Servant, Give me Discernment.”
Whether you’re curious to test the waters of seminary or divinity school, or you know for certain it’s something you want to do, this day is for you! Seminary & Divinity School Day is a great opportunity to explore the variety of options.
This event is free, and lunch and transportation to Gustavus Adolphus College will be provided through the Christensen Center for Vocation. We will leave Augsburg at 8:00 am and return around 4:00 pm.
REGISTER BY CLICKING THE LINK BELOW! Note that the last day to register is Friday, October 20.
For more information, visit our website at http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/
Come with us to contemplate how you are stewarding God’s call for you in the world!
Questions? Email ccv@augsburg.edu
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Mondays, 12:30 – 1:40 PM or 3:10 – 4:20 PM
Marshall Room, Christensen Center
Similar content will be presented in each time period (12:30 or 3:10).
Pick whichever time works best for you.
Workshops are open to all interested students.
Join us this Monday!
Monday, Oct 9: “Creating Effective LinkedIn Profiles & Advanced LinkedIn Search Tips” [Augsburg Career & Internship Services]
Presentation by Emily Reinert, Assistant Director of Career and Internship Services (Strommen Center).
Upcoming workshops:
Monday, Oct 23 Identifying Graduate Opportunities [URGO]
Monday, Oct 30 Crafting Compelling Personal Statements [URGO]
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The director of the film, “Open Sesame: The History of Seeds” M. Sean Kaminsky, will be here from NYC to show his film and speak on a panel with 2 Augsburg students who have worked with Dream of Wild Health on seed saving efforts this past year. https://www.opensesamemovie.com
Tuesday, October 10th
6:00pm-Film screening
7:30pm-Panel discussion
Science #123-Augsburg University
Thank you to Professor Christina Erickson and Batalden funding, Professor Jacqui deVries, the Seward Co-op, the Organic Consumers Association, and the Sabo Center for making this event possible.
(2) $20 gift cards from the Seward Co-op will be raffled off at the culmination of the panel.
Snacks will be provide by the Campus Kitchen!
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Thanks so much to everyone who has signed up to donate blood today. A couple reminders — please bring a photo ID to the drive, drink plenty of water and eat good meals before you donate. There are still some spots available so feel free to stop up to the East Commons and see what openings may be left. Don’t forget all donors will receive 2 tickets to the Crayola Experience at Mall of America too. Let’s get 100% of our goal and help save lives! The drive is from 11 – 2:00 pm in East Commons. Questions, call Dianne in the CWC office at 612-330-1707
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A group of students and staff members are collecting gently used clothes to sell at the Taste of Augsburg. All proceeds will go to aiding in hurricane relief in both Texas and Florida. There are collection boxes in the StepUP office and in the Campus Ministry Office. If you have questions please feel free to email Owen at harrisoo@augsburg.edu or Thenedra at roots@augsburg.edu
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Are you curious about possibilities of future graduate level theological study? Join us for Seminary and Divinity Day on Thursday, October 26.
A group of Auggies will travel to Gustavus Adolphus College on the 26th to gather with students from other colleges and representatives from ~22 Seminary and Divinity Schools around the country for this special day of vocational reflection conversations! The theme for the day is from Psalm 119:125, “I am your Servant, Give me Discernment.”
Whether you’re curious to test the waters of seminary or divinity school, or you know for certain it’s something you want to do, this day is for you! Seminary & Divinity School Day is a great opportunity to explore the variety of options.
This event is free, and lunch and transportation to Gustavus Adolphus College will be provided through the Christensen Center for Vocation. We will leave Augsburg at 8:00 am and return around 4:00 pm.
REGISTER BY CLICKING THE LINK BELOW! Note that the last day to register is Friday, October 20.
For more information, visit our website at http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/
Come with us to contemplate how you are stewarding God’s call for you in the world!
Questions? Email ccv@augsburg.edu
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNqhh-Dpr-_XIjvV2hV81kJXwc80LUSz9MA6ZVpyLJWTtHSQ/viewform
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Augsburg Total Wellness is pleased to announce an information session on the topic of retirement planning. Join TIAA for a presentation titled Tomorrow in Focus: Saving for Your Ideal Retirement
Join us to understand the benefit of time, recognize essential features of retirement investments, and learn how to create or modify your retirement plan. This session is informative to all ages, where ever you might be in the planning stages of your retirement.
When: October 17 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Marshall Room
Bring your own lunch, bring a colleague, and take some time to grow toward your financial wellness in retirement!
For questions, contact Nicole at peterlin@augsburg.edu
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Join us in the chapel today at 10:40 am for Mindful Monday with Jermaine Nelson – Stress Management for All. Jermaine is a local yoga instructor and health and fitness specialist. In Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center.
Upcoming Chapel:
Tuesday, October 3 at 11:30am: Reformation Series, Sonja Thompson, University Organist, Martin Luther Hymn Sing.
Wednesday, October 4: Dr. Paul Pribbenow, Augsburg University President, preaching. Riverside Singers, music.
Thursday, October 5 at 11:30 am: National Coming Out Chapel: Marty Wyatt, Program Assistant, Christensen Center for Vocation. Megan Hietal, Vocalist.
Friday, October 6 at 10:40am: The Rev. Steve Delzer, Bishop of Southeastern Minnesota Synod. Musician: Elyse Krautkramer, piano.
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Coffee and Conversations: Norway Edition
Explore Your Relationship to Social Justice while Studying Abroad in Norway
Friday, October 6
8:30 – 9:30am
Marshall Room, Christensen Center
EVERYONE welcome – students, faculty, staff, advisors, and community members!
Join the study abroad office for coffee and conversation about HECUA’s “The New Norway” program. Come grab a cup of coffee and some refreshments while learning about study abroad in Norway with the HECUA Norway program director, Alex Bielicki.
The HECUA Norway program provides students the opportunity to deeply explore globalization, identity, and the politics surround nationality and immigration. The program is place-based, experiential learning paired an interdisciplinary internship.
Topics we’ll cover:
• HECUA study abroad general Information
• The New Norway themes, projects, and overall outline
• Program internship sites, past student experiences, and potential projects
• General Information about why Norway is a beneficial place for students to study away
Feel free to come with questions and ideas! We look forward to seeing you!
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Come stop by the Cedar Room for the Pre-Dental Club meeting this Wednesday (10/4) during Chapel time. We will have a presentation from the Physician Advocacy Network Twin Cities Medical Society about tobacco prevention. Join us!
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Students for Racial Justice will be hosting their first general meeting of the year today from 3 – 4 pm in the Marshall Room! Anyone and everyone is invited to come to meet the leadership team, get excited about upcoming events, learn about leadership opportunities within the organization, give suggestions, and eat snacks! All are welcome!
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Heather Riddle, vice president for Institutional Advancement, will lead Focused Conversations on Tuesday (tomorrow) and Wednesday. She will discuss how endowments work and how Augsburg is building a case for an endowment campaign.
The Tuesday session also will be available via remote access.
See the All Hands page for remote access and for the full-year Focused Conversations schedule
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Heather Riddle, vice president for Institutional Advancement, will lead the first Focused Conversations of the year on Tuesday and Wednesday. The topic: how endowments work and how Augsburg is building a case for an endowment campaign.
Each Focused Conversation is offered twice; the first session of each topic also will be available via remote access.
Find dates, times, locations, and topics by clicking the link below.
submitted by harrisoo@augsburg.edu
A group of students and staff members are collecting gently used clothes to sell at the Taste of Augsburg. All proceeds will go to aiding in hurricane relief in both Texas and Florida. There are collection boxes in the StepUP office and in the Campus Ministry Office. If you have questions please feel free to email Owen at harrisoo@augsburg.edu or Thenedra at roots@augsburg.edu
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Spend your spring break in Mexico and earn 4 credits!!!
On the spring break program, Indigenous Social Activism in Chiapas, Mexico, you will meet with and learn about various Indigenous people’s approaches to social activism, learn about Indigenous cosmology and spirituality, Indigenous sovereignty or autonomy, and Indigenous cooperative/businesses and educational systems.
You can choose one 4-credit course to take on this program:
AIS 305 – Indigenous Issues of the Americas (elective course)
AIS 490 – Indigenous Issues of the Americas (Keystone course)
CCS 295 – Topics: Global Crossroads & Indigenous Resistance in Chiapas, Mexico (meets requirement for CCS major of one travel seminar and an elective, OR general elective for non-majors)
SPA 495 – Topics: Global Crossroads & Indigenous Resistance in Chiapas, Mexico (meets requirement for one culture class or one elective (for the SPA major or minor))
This program also fulfills the Augsburg Experience requirement!
APPLICATIONS are DUE NOVEMBER 1. Visit the Study Abroad/Away office in the Christensen Center to learn more, or speak with an adviser. You can also visit our website for full program information, pricing, and to start an application.
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Join us at 10:40 a.m. as we celebrate St. Francis of Assisi, Patron Saint of Animals. Our service will include a lively blessing ritual of animals and pets to honor St. Francis’ devotion to all God’s creatures. Bring your pet (or picture of your pet) to chapel for this special worship service in Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center.
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Are you curious about possibilities of future graduate level theological study? Join us for Seminary and Divinity Day on Thursday, October 26.
A group of Auggies will travel to Gustavus Adolphus College on the 26th to gather with students from other colleges and representatives from ~22 Seminary and Divinity Schools around the country for this special day of vocational reflection conversations! The theme for the day is from Psalm 119:125, “I am your Servant, Give me Discernment.”
Whether you’re curious to test the waters of seminary or divinity school, or you know for certain it’s something you want to do, this day is for you! Seminary & Divinity School Day is a great opportunity to explore the variety of options.
This event is free, and lunch and transportation to Gustavus Adolphus College will be provided through the Christensen Center for Vocation. We will leave Augsburg at 8:00 am and return around 3:45 pm.
Click the link below to register! Note that the last day to register is Friday, October 20.
For more information, visit our website at http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/
Come with us to contemplate how you are stewarding God’s call for you in the world!
Questions? Email ccv@augsburg.edu
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNqhh-Dpr-_XIjvV2hV81kJXwc80LUSz9MA6ZVpyLJWTtHSQ/viewform
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“Interfaith @ Cedar Commons: Lost in Translation” Today, Sept 28th 6:30-8:30pm
Religious language can carry heavy meaning. Some words hold sweet memories or deep significance for us, while other words might be associated with painful experiences, exclusion or just feel flat and dead.
Sometimes the language of our own cultural context does not translate clearly to people outside of our tradition. Even those within a religious tradition often don’t have access to the languages in which sacred texts were originally written. How much meaning is lost in translation?
Join us for a meal and an evening of discussion around the language of faith and all the complexity of communicating about deeply held values and beliefs.
Do you need to be a “person of faith” to come? Absolutely not. We welcome anyone with interest in conversation about how faith/spirituality shape our lives and intersect with the issues we care about.
Hosted by: Interfaith @ Cedar Commons organizer team and the Augsburg Interfaith Scholars.
(Cedar Commons, part of Augsburg, is at 2001 Riverside Ave. S – below Trinity’s offices)
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At 11:30 am today, meet outside Foss Center to walk together to the new burr oak tree on the west side of the new Hagfors Center for a tree blessing ceremony. The tree is along 20th Avenue (between 6th and 8th Street). Please join us at the site if you miss our group.
Friday, September 29 at 10:40am: Join us at 10:40 a.m. as we celebrate St. Francis of Assisi, Patron Saint of Animals. Our service will include a lively blessing ritual of animals and pets to honor St. Francis’ devotion to all God’s creatures. Bring your pet (or picture of your pet) to chapel for this special worship service in Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center.
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Join the festivities at Taste of Augsburg (Saturday, October 14) and host a booth. Departments, student groups, teams & organizations are invited to participate and raise money and awareness for their group.
For more information please contact Katie Code in the Alumni office at codek@augsburg.edu or you can fill out the registration form.
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Please join staff from the Center for Wellness and Counseling at our annual CWC Health Fair TODAY 9/27/17 from 10:30 – 1:00 pm. Over 30 community partners will be in the Quad to share information and resources about health and mental health issues. There will be free chair massages, food, dogs and more. Please stop by the Quad – the weather will be sunny and beautiful!!
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Memorial Blood Center will be on campus for our annual fall blood drive on Monday, October 2, from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. in the East Commons in Christensen Center. Please help save lives and consider donating blood. With all of the current needs around the country your donation is much needed. You can signup online at mbc.org/searchdrives and enter sponsor code 0027 or call the CWC office at 612-330-1707 and we can find a time. Also all donors will receive 2 tickets to Crayola Experience at the Mall of America! Breaking news – Augsburg University was recognized for being the Memorial Blood Center College Partner of the Year so let’s continue to support a great organization that recognizes the contributions of blood donations Auggies make to help save lives!
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“INTERFAITH @ CEDAR COMMONS: LOST IN TRANSLATION”
This Thursday, Sept 28th 6:30-8:30pm
Religious language can carry heavy meaning. Some words hold sweet memories or deep significance for us, while other words might be associated with painful experiences, exclusion or just feel flat and dead.
Sometimes the language of our own cultural context does not translate clearly to people outside of our tradition. Even those within a religious tradition often don’t have access to the languages in which sacred texts were originally written. How much meaning is lost in translation?
Join us for a meal and an evening of discussion around the language of faith and all the complexity of communicating about deeply held values and beliefs.
Do you need to be a “person of faith” to come? Absolutely not. We welcome anyone with interest in conversation about how faith/spirituality shape our lives and intersect with the issues we care about.
Hosted by: Interfaith @ Cedar Commons organizer team and the Augsburg Interfaith Scholars.
(Cedar Commons, part of Augsburg, is at 2001 Riverside Ave. S – below Trinity’s offices)
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This Wednesday, the All Hands meeting is where our Augsburg community unifies and sets intentions to better ourselves and in turn, our neighbors. Teamwork thrives when individuals advocate for themselves, but keep the best interest of the community at the core of our intentions.
Clear your mind and take stock from 9:30 until the beginning of Chapel/All-Hands in the wrestling room in the Kennedy Center.
Questions? Monsone@augsburg.edu
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Take Care is a funny workshop showing in the Studio in Foss Center, Augsburg University.
8 p.m., Wednesday, 27 Sept.
Join an investigation of curious packages found on campus.
Created and performed by: Alex Benson, Ivy Benson, Halle Chambers, Kat Graham, Emma Gustafson, Ash Kaun, Madeleine Rowe, Chloe Tarnowski, and Sunny Thao
Creation led by: Janaki Ranpura
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At 11:30 am on Thursday, meet outside Foss Center to walk together to the new burr oak tree on the west side of the new Hagfors Center for a tree blessing ceremony. The tree is along 20th Avenue (between 6th and 8th Street). Please join us at the site if you miss our group.
Friday, September 29 at 10:40am: Join us at 10:40 a.m. as we celebrate St. Francis of Assisi, Patron Saint of Animals. Our service will include a lively blessing ritual of animals and pets to honor St. Francis’ devotion to all God’s creatures. Bring your pet (or picture of your pet) to chapel for this special worship service in Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center.
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Come to Candlelight Yoga with Pastor Cindy Senarighi at 9:30 pm in Hoversten Chapel. The theme this week is “Keep a Sabbath Every Week” with the scripture from Exodus 20:8-11. Presiding: Mathew Berger
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Join us today at 10:40 a.m. in Hoversten Chapel for the fall All Hands Meeting. If you need to access the meeting remotely, go to the All Hands page on Inside Augsburg for the link.
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The first 2017-18 Focused Conversation is scheduled next week — Tuesday and Wednesday — with Heather Riddle, vice president for Institutional Advancement. Heather will talk about how endowments work and how Augsburg is building a case for an endowment campaign.
Each Focused Conversation is offered twice; the first session of each topic also will be available via remote access.
Find dates, times, locations, and topics by clicking the link below. To add a session to your calendar, click on the event listed on the All Hands page or in the Inside Augsburg calendar.
submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu
Augsburg Total Wellness is pleased to announce an information session on the topic of retirement planning. Join TIAA for a presentation titled Tomorrow in Focus: Saving for Your Ideal Retirement
Join us to understand the benefit of time, recognize essential features of retirement investments, and learn how to create or modify your retirement plan. This session is informative to all ages, where ever you might be in the planning stages of your retirement.
When: October 17 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Marshall Room
Bring your own lunch, bring a colleague, and take some time to grow toward your financial wellness in retirement!
For questions, contact Nicole at peterlin@augsburg.edu.
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Feeling haunted by the Halloween spirit? Call your friends and make a short horror film this fall! Augsburg University students are invited to submit their short films with spooky/scary content to be screened at the Augsburg Student Spooky Film Festival, hosted by Augsburg Art Club. The free screening will be held in Sateren Auditorium on Wed. October 25th, with popcorn and candy available. You will be able to vote on your favorite films at the end of the screening, and the filmmaker with the highest voted film will receive a prize. The time limit for films is 10 minutes, and films can be submitted by uploading a high-quality version of your work to Google Drive and then sharing it with olsonl@augsburg.edu. Contact olsonl@augsburg.edu or fitcho@augsburg.edu with any questions!
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Taiko Arts Midwest is hosting a free Japanese taiko drum concert TONIGHT at 7:00pm at the Ordway in St. Paul, featuring Enso Daiko and special guest Yuichi Kimura of Kobe, Japan.
This is the first concert in the 2017-18 Taiko Tuesday FREE Concert Series. Mark your calendar for more of these free concerts throughout the year!
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The Fall 2017 All Hands meeting is tomorrow, September 27, at 10:40 a.m. in Hoversten Chapel. The link for remote access will available on the All Hands page in advance of the session.
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Please join staff from the Center for Wellness and Counseling at our annual CWC Health Fair on Wednesday 9/27/17 from 10:30 – 1:00 pm. Over 30 community partners will be in the Quad to share information and resources about health and mental health issues. There will be free chair massages, food, dogs and more. Please stop by the Quad – the weather will be sunny and beautiful!!
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Vinyasa Yoga Tu & Th @ 630PM
Vinyasa YOGA Express this Wed @ 930
All levels welcome – Open to current students, alumni, faculty & friends!
Vinyasa yoga and guided breathing meditations every Tuesday & Thursday 630PM in Si Melby 128 and WEDNESDAY’S express before the All-Hands meeting this wednesday in Si Melby 130 – mats & blocks provided.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR BODYWEIGHT EXERCISE REGIMEN INCLUDING CORE ENDURANCE AND FLEXIBILITY TESTING
Questions? Email monsone@augsburg
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“INTERFAITH @ CEDAR COMMONS: LOST IN TRANSLATION”
This Thursday, Sept 28th 6:30-8:30pm
Religious language can carry heavy meaning. Some words hold sweet memories or deep significance for us, while other words might be associated with painful experiences, exclusion or just feel flat and dead.
Sometimes the language of our own cultural context does not translate clearly to people outside of our tradition. Even those within a religious tradition often don’t have access to the languages in which sacred texts were originally written. How much meaning is lost in translation?
Join us for a meal and an evening of discussion around the language of faith and all the complexity of communicating about deeply held values and beliefs.
Do you need to be a “person of faith” to come? Absolutely not. We welcome anyone with interest in conversation about how faith/spirituality shape our lives and intersect with the issues we care about.
Hosted by: Interfaith @ Cedar Commons organizer team and the Augsburg Interfaith Scholars.
(Cedar Commons, part of Augsburg, is at 2001 Riverside Ave. S – below Trinity’s offices)
submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu
Memorial Blood Center will be on campus for our annual fall blood drive on Monday, October 2, from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. in the East Commons in Christensen Center. Please help save lives and consider donating blood. With all of the current needs around the country your donation is much needed. You can signup online at mbc.org/searchdrives and enter sponsor code 0027 or call the CWC office at 612-330-1707 and we can find a time. Also all donors will receive 2 tickets to Crayola Experience at the Mall of America!
submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu
Augsburg Total Wellness is pleased to announce an information session on the topic of retirement planning. Join TIAA for a presentation titled Tomorrow in Focus: Saving for Your Ideal Retirement
Join us to understand the benefit of time, recognize essential features of retirement investments, and learn how to create or modify your retirement plan. This session is informative to all ages, where ever you might be in the planning stages of your retirement.
When: October 17 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Marshall Room
Bring your own lunch, bring a colleague, and take some time to grow toward your financial wellness in retirement!
For questions, contact Nicole at peterlin@augsburg.edu.
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Come join us for Holy Communion at 11:30 am in Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center.
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The first Focused Conversation of 2017-18 is Tuesday and Wednesday next week. Vice President for Institutional Advancement Heather Riddle will lead the session, helping us learn how endowments work and how Augsburg is building a case for an endowment campaign.
Each Focused Conversation is offered twice; the first session of each topic also will be available via remote access.
Find dates, times, locations, and topics by clicking the link below. To add a session to your calendar, click on the event listed on the All Hands page or in the Inside Augsburg calendar.
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The Fall 2017 All Hands meeting is this Wednesday, September 27, at 10:40 a.m. in Hoversten Chapel. Remote access will be provided for the meeting. The link will be added to the All Hands page before the session.
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The 2017-18 Focused Conversation series begins next week, with Vice President for Institutional Advancement Heather Riddle discussing the work to understand and build a case for growing the endowment.
As with past years, each session will be offered twice, to provide more people the opportunity to attend. The first session of each pair also will be available via remote access.
See dates, times, locations, and topics by clicking the link below.
submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu
Take your winter break to a new level – study abroad!
The winter break program, From Harry Potter to #Brexit: Youth Culture and Social Change in the UK, will examine the connections among popular culture, politics, and youth activism in 20th and 21st century Britain. Travel to the UK from December 28 to January 7!
The course, WST 220, is 4-credits and can fulfill a Humanities credit, or a requirement for WST majors/minors or for Youth Studies minors. This program also fulfills the Augsburg Experience requirement.
APPLICATIONS are DUE SEPTEMBER 30. Visit the Study Abroad/Away office in the Christensen Center to learn more, or speak with an adviser. You can also visit our website for full program information, pricing, and to start an application.
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LSAMP North Star STEM Kickoff
Thursday, September 28, 2017
McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Join students and faculty in the North Star STEM Alliance at our annual Kick-Off. This social event will highlight Alliance opportunities and the importance of a diverse science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce.
Keynote by Dandrielle Lewis, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Mathematics at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire.
Meet at STEM Office at 5:45 to carpool.
6-6:45pm Registration
6-7pm Networking, Refreshments, Resource Fair and Research Poster Session
7-7:45pm Kick Off Program
About North Star STEM (see http://www.northstarstem.org):
The Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) is an initiative funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF grant #1201983) which is intended to double the number of African-American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, Alaska Native and Pacific Islander students receiving baccalaureate degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in a five-year period.
In Minnesota, the LSAMP program is called the North Star STEM Alliance, which is a partnership of fourteen higher education institutions and three community partners – the Science Museum of Minnesota, Minnesota High Tech Association, and the Minnesota Minority Education Partnership. The academic institutions represent the breadth of higher education institutions in Minnesota, and include both public and private colleges and universities, as well as technical colleges, and two tribal colleges.
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A memorial service for Ralph Sulerud, who died on May 7th of this year, will be held in Hoversten Chapel in the Foss Center on Tuesday, September 26th at 3:00 p.m. He taught biology and genetics in the Biology Department from 1964 to 1994, chairing the department twice. All are welcome to attend the service and stay for refreshments.
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Mondays, 12:30 – 1:40 PM or 3:10 – 4:20 PM
Marshall Room, Christensen Center
Similar content will be presented in each time period (12:30 or 3:10).
Pick whichever time works best for you.
Workshops are open to all interested students.
Join us this Monday!
Sept 25: STEM Study and Research Abroad [Augsburg Abroad]
Upcoming workshops:
Monday, Oct 9 Creating Effective LinkedIn Profiles & Advanced LinkedIn Search Tips [Augsburg Career & Internship Services]
Monday, Oct 23 Identifying Graduate Opportunities [URGO]
Monday, Oct 30 Crafting Compelling Personal Statements [URGO]
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Don’t forget – Need a furry friend fix or a little stress relief? Stop by the Center for Wellness & Counseling office today from 10:30 – 11:30 am to visit with our dog friends from Paws for Learning. The CWC office is on the first floor of the Anderson Residence Hall. Paws for Learning will also be here Wednesday 9/27 for our annual health fair so twice in one week what more can you hope for?
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The Minnesota Visiting Nurse Association will be on campus administering flu shots in the Center for Wellness and Counseling office (first floor Anderson Res Hall) on Monday 9/25/17 from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm. Most insurances are accepted or you can pay $38 with cash or check. Please be sure to bring your insurance card if you want your insurance to be billed. Another clinic will be held Thursday 10/26 from 11:00 – 12:30 pm. Questions, please call the CWC office at 612-330-1707.
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“Engaging Social Entrepreneurship Through Seeing Things Whole” featuring some great speakers and workshops. This promises to be a very interesting and useful conference. It is a great way to enhance your own professional development and is offered at no cost to Augsburg students, staff, and faculty.
Friday, October 6 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 7 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Post-conference session, Sunday, October 8 9:00 a.m. – Noon
Augsburg University, Christensen Center & Foss Center
To learn more and register
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Auggies vote! Minnesota city elections are Tues., Nov. 7. If you are a Minnesota resident and eligible to vote, register ahead of time. Students who live on campus and are eligible to vote can register in the City of Minneapolis and vote in local elections.
Day Student Government members will have a voter information and registration table in Christensen on Tues., Sept. 26, staffed 10-1 pm and 4-6 pm.
For more information, go to http://www.sos.state.mn.us/
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Augsburg University is again participating in GiveMN’s annual Give to the Max Day on Thursday, November 16th. Last year, 30+ projects raised $208,000 in funding thanks to donations made through the Give to the Max website.
If your academic department, athletic team, or student organization has a cause that needs funding, Give to the Max is an excellent way to raise support. Over the last four years Augsburg has raised $1.2 million and led the donation leaderboard for Colleges and Universities.
For more information about Give to the Max Day, or to join Augsburg’s campaign, please contact Chris Bogen ’09, bogen@augsburg.edu
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“INTERFAITH @ CEDAR COMMONS: LOST IN TRANSLATION”
Next Thursday, Sept 28th 6:30-8:30pm
Religious language can carry heavy meaning. Some words hold sweet memories or deep significance for us, while other words might be associated with painful experiences, exclusion or just feel flat and dead.
Sometimes the language of our own cultural context does not translate clearly to people outside of our tradition. Even those within a religious tradition often don’t have access to the languages in which sacred texts were originally written. How much meaning is lost in translation?
Join us for a meal and an evening of discussion around the language of faith and all the complexity of communicating about deeply held values and beliefs.
Do you need to be a “person of faith” to come? Absolutely not. We welcome anyone with interest in conversation about how faith/spirituality shape our lives and intersect with the issues we care about.
Hosted by: Interfaith @ Cedar Commons organizer team and the Augsburg Interfaith Scholars.
(Cedar Commons, part of Augsburg, is at 2001 Riverside Ave. S – below Trinity’s offices)
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Join us this morning at 10:40am in Hoversten Chapel for for 20 minutes of relaxing yet invigorating breathing and stretching exercises led by Krista Costin ’08, a yoga and meditation instructor.
Upcoming chapel:
• Tuesday, September 26 at 11:30am: Holy Communion
• Wednesday, September 27: No chapel due to All Hands meeting.
• Thursday, September 28 at 11:00 am: Tree Blessing
• Friday, September 29 at 10:40am: Join us at 10:40 a.m. Friday, September 29, as we celebrate St. Francis of Assisi, Patron Saint of Animals. Our service will include a lively blessing ritual of animals and pets to honor St. Francis’ devotion to all God’s creatures. Bring your pet (or picture of your pet) to chapel for this special worship service.
Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center.
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The Minnesota Urban Debate League is searching for debate judges for 6 high school debate tournaments this fall. Judges will watch high school debate rounds and evaluate teams on logic, effective argumentation, and speaking skills. The judge picks a winner, assigns speaking points to individual students, and provides written feedback on their decision. No experience? No worries. We will train you. Judges will also enjoy free pizza at tournaments!
The core debate tournaments will happen at these dates and locations:
October 6-7th: U of M (East Bank)
October 14th: Season Opener (St. Paul)
October 27th-28th: Rosebowl (Roseville)
November 10th-11th: UMBrooks (U of M, West Bank)
December 8th-9th: The UDL Championship (TBD)
We are happy to have judges for any single tournament or multiple tournaments.
For more information, email MNUDL at mnudl@augsburg.edu or call (612)-330-1730
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The Minnesota Visiting Nurse Association will be on campus administering flu shots in the Center for Wellness and Counseling office (first floor Anderson Res Hall) on Monday 9/25/17 from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm. Most insurances are accepted or you can pay $38 with cash or check. Please be sure to bring your insurance card if you want your insurance to be billed. Another clinic will be held Thursday 10/26 from 11:00 – 12:30 pm. Questions, please call the CWC office at 612-330-1707.
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Whether you’ve been to a Friday Ebenezer Tower dinner with Campus Kitchen once or every week for the last four years, you are invited to join us for “A Festive Occasion” celebration dinner provided by our friends at Ebenezer. Residents Fred & Bettie are cooking up a potluck dinner and some kind of exciting celebration for all of us “young scholars.”
Friday, Sept. 22, 6-7pm
All are welcome!
If you plan to carpool from campus at 5:40pm, please sign up here so we know you’re coming. Otherwise, meet us at Ebenezer Tower (2523 Portland Ave S) at 5:50pm.
From the organizers: “We never know what will come through the door in the Friday evenings, but there’s always a rush of appreciative expectations. The smiles and greetings are so refreshing and they don’t just show up on young faces. The evening of Friday, September 22nd, will be a chance to celebrate our gratitude to these young scholars who volunteer their time to bring us buffet dinners throughout the school year.”
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Come join us in chapel today at 10:40 am to hear Kelly Sherman-Conroy, Native American Theologian, Educator, Speaker, and Mentor, and Jessica Davis, Christian Educator and #decolonizeLutheranism Chaplain, share about this grassroots movement challenging white power and privilege. Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center.
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Calling all student organizations and departments!
Save the Date for Homecoming’s Taste of Augsburg event on Saturday, October 14 from 11-1:30 pm.
Taste of Augsburg is our own version of the State Fair where booths sell food and play games in effort to raise some money while having fun and taking part in Homecoming traditions! To apply for a booth, follow the link in this post to the google form and complete by booth registration deadline of September 29, 2017.
Back by popular demand–seed money for Student Organizations. Contact the Alumni office to learn more or apply . Note, this application is in addition to the booth registration form.
Questions? Contact Katie Code at codek@augsburg.edu
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GiveMN’s annual Give to the Max Day is Thursday, November 16th. Last year 30+ Augsburg athletic teams, programs, and organizations participated and raised $208,000 for their initiatives. Augsburg is again participating and we want your program to join the Augsburg Give to the Max Campaign!
To learn more, join Institutional Advancement for an information session on Monday, September 25th at 8:30 a.m. for coffee or 12:00 p.m. for lunch in OGC 100.
For more information and to RSVP for the session, please contact Chris Bogen ’09, bogen@augsburg.edu.
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Please join us to celebrate Homecoming 2017.
There are a ton of events that will take place throughout Homecoming week and you are invited to also participate in the events planned by the Office of Alumni & Constituent Relations that take place on October 12, 13 & 14.
These events are open to Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Students and parents and many of these events are free.
The schedule and registration information can be found online by searching Homecoming or you can contact alumni@augsburg.edu with any questions.
Hope to see you there!
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Did you participate in speech activities in high school? Well, you can do it in college too–with a lot less agony and pain! The Augsburg Speech Team meets this coming Monday at 10:30 in Foss 175. Stop by if you are even curious!
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Thank you all for participating in the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize Forum this past weekend. The event was a success, and we hope it will inspire peacemaking on campus and beyond. If you have a moment, please fill out our post-Forum survey. We would love to hear your thoughts on the event!
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The Minnesota Urban Debate League is searching for debate judges for 6 high school debate tournaments this fall. Judges will watch high school debate rounds and evaluate teams on logic, effective argumentation, and speaking skills. The judge picks a winner, assigns speaking points to individual students, and provides written feedback on their decision. No experience? No worries. We will train you. Judges will also enjoy free pizza at tournaments!
The core debate tournaments will happen at these dates and locations:
October 6-7th: U of M (East Bank)
October 14th: Season Opener (St. Paul)
October 27th-28th: Rosebowl (Roseville)
November 10th-11th: UMBrooks (U of M, West Bank)
December 8th-9th: The UDL Championship (TBD)
We are happy to have judges for any single tournament or multiple tournaments.
For more information, email MNUDL at mnudl@augsburg.edu or call (612)-330-1730.
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Mondays, 12:30 – 1:40 PM or 3:10 – 4:20 PM
Marshall Room, Christensen Center
Similar content will be presented in each time period (12:30 or 3:10).
Pick whichever time works best for you.
Workshops are open to all interested students.
Join us this Monday!
Sept 25: STEM Study and Research Abroad [Augsburg Abroad]
Upcoming workshops:
Monday, Oct 9 Creating Effective LinkedIn Profiles & Advanced LinkedIn Search Tips [Augsburg Career & Internship Services]
Monday, Oct 23 Identifying Graduate Opportunities [URGO]
Monday, Oct 30 Crafting Compelling Personal Statements [URGO]
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“Engaging Social Entrepreneurship Through Seeing Things Whole” featuring some great speakers and workshops. This promises to be a very interesting and useful conference. It is a great way to enhance your own professional development and is offered at no cost to Augsburg students, staff, and faculty.
Friday, October 6 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 7 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Post-conference session, Sunday, October 8 9:00 a.m. – Noon
Augsburg University, Christensen Center & Foss Center
To learn more and register
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Feeling haunted by the Halloween spirit? Call your friends and make a short horror film this fall! Augsburg University students are invited to submit their short films with spooky/scary content to be shown in the Augsburg Student Spooky Film Festival hosted by Augsburg Art Club. To submit your film, upload a high-quality version to Google Drive and share the file with olsonl@augsburg.edu and fitcho@augsburg.edu. The screening will be held in Sateren Auditorium on Wed. October 25th starting at 6:30pm, and there will be free candy and popcorn available. After the screening, audience members will have a chance to vote for their favorite films and prizes will be awarded to the top three films.
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“Engaging Social Entrepreneurship Through Seeing Things Whole” featuring some great speakers and workshops. This promises to be a very interesting and useful conference. It is a great way to enhance your own professional development and is offered at no cost to Augsburg students, staff, and faculty.
Friday, October 6 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 7 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Post-conference session, Sunday, October 8 9:00 a.m. – Noon
Augsburg University, Christensen Center & Foss Center
To learn more and register
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The Fall 2017 All Hands meeting is next Wednesday, September 27, at 10:40 a.m. in Hoversten Chapel.
Remote access will be provided for the meeting; the link will be added to the All Hands page next week.
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Mondays, 12:30 – 1:40 PM or 3:10 – 4:20 PM
Marshall Room, Christensen Center
Similar content will be presented in each time period (12:30 or 3:10).
Pick whichever time works best for you.
Workshops are open to all interested students.
Join us this Monday!
Sept 25: STEM Study and Research Abroad [Augsburg Abroad]
Upcoming workshops:
Monday, Oct 9 Creating Effective LinkedIn Profiles & Advanced LinkedIn Search Tips [Augsburg Career & Internship Services]
Monday, Oct 23 Identifying Graduate Opportunities [URGO]
Monday, Oct 30 Crafting Compelling Personal Statements [URGO]
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Join us on Thursday, September 21 as we welcome ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton for the 2017 Christensen Symposium!
Morning Event: Christensen Symposium Address by Bishop Eaton
Interfaith Friendships: How Difference Can Bring Us Together
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. in Hoversten Chapel, 625 22nd Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55454
To mark the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation, Augsburg is hosting a series of events this fall. As the first event in this series, Bishop Eaton’s address, “Interfaith Friendships: How Difference Can Bring Us Together,” will explore Lutheran identity and the ongoing Reformation in the 21st century.
Afternoon Event: #DecolonizeLutheranism Community Panel with Bishop Eaton
2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. in Hoversten Chapel, 625 22nd Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55454
The #DecolonizeLutheranism grassroots movement challenges long-held patterns of white power and privilege in the ELCA and exclusivity associated with stereotypes regarding what it means to be Lutheran.
The topic for Bishop Eaton’s address and the focus of the panel conversation speak to the rich and increasing diversity of the Augsburg community; the priorities reflected in Augsburg’s mission, vision, and values; the urban and global contexts that shape Augsburg’s vocation; and Augsburg’s deep grounding in, and vibrant relationship with, the Lutheran Church. Join us for this day of challenging conversations as together we envision what it means to be neighbor in a richly diverse world.
Questions? Email ccv@augsburg.edu
We hope to see you there!
Please Note:
We regret this event was scheduled on Rosh Hashanah. Prayers for God’s blessings on Jewish people throughout the world during their high holy days.
These sessions will be audio recorded. If you would like to be alerted as soon as the audio is available, please email ccv@augsburg.edu
Bishop Elizabeth Eaton to speak at 2017 Christensen Symposium
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Come watch Hidden Figures with the Unbounded Math Club! The movie will be
accompanied by an introduction to some of the math by one of the
math professors. The movie will start at 6:00PM and will go until approximately 8:45PM. It will be located in Science 123. FREE Mesa pizza, snacks and drinks will be provided. Open to all majors. Just bring yourself and a friend!
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Steve Johanns, from the VA’s VITAL program, will be on campus on Thursday, 21 September . He’ll be in the Vets Lounge, OGC, but there will be other private spaces to use in OGC. Originally, Steve was scheduled for 22 September, but needed to change the date for this week.
The time is the same: 1000-1430.
Future dates are
20 October
17 November
15 December
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The Minnesota Visiting Nurse Association will be on campus administering flu shots in the Center for Wellness and Counseling office (first floor Anderson Res Hall) on Monday 9/25/17 from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm. Most insurances are accepted or you can pay $38 with cash or check. Please be sure to bring your insurance card if you want your insurance to be billed. Another clinic will be held Thursday 10/26 from 11:00 – 12:30 pm. Questions, please call the CWC office at 612-330-1707.
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Please join staff from the Center for Wellness and Counseling at our annual CWC Health Fair on Wednesday 9/27/17 from 10:30 – 1:00 pm. Over 30 community partners will be in the Quad to share information and resources about health and mental health issues. There will be free chair massages, food, dogs and more. Please stop by the Quad (or East Commons if rain).
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Have you recently returned from study abroad/away? Join us for an informal gathering with other returnees to share your stories, reflections, and have some snacks! All returnees are welcome!
TODAY! Thursday, September 21
4-6 pm in Oyate Commons, lower level of Christensen Center
We will have snacks and beverages for all. If you have any questions, contact Andrea Dvorak, dvorak@augsburg.edu or Maren Stoddard Mack, stoddard@augsburg.edu
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Does your department, program, student organization, or athletic team have a fundraising initiative to promote? Try participating in Give to the Max Day, and annual day of giving on November 16th.
Last year Augsburg raised $208,000 dollars for more than 30 teams, programs, and organizations. Give to the Max Day is a great way to market your fundraising campaign to a large audience.
If you are interested, please attend Institutional Advancement’s informational session on Monday, September 25 at 8:30 a.m. for coffee or 12 p.m. for lunch in OGC 100.
For more information about Give to the Max Day, or to RSVP for the session, please contact Chris Bogen ’09, bogen@augsburg.edu.
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The Rayuela Festival takes a playful approach to Latin American music and culture. The Festival aims to embrace a wide variety of chamber music repertoire, showcase talented musicians, and provide a platform for Latin American composers.
This year, the festival will consist of two performances in Sateren Auditorium at Augsburg University.
In the first concert of the Rayela Festival 2017, pianist Matthew McCright performs Reinaldo Moya’s cycle for solo piano, The Way North.
The Way North depicts the journey of a Central American migrant through Mexico and their eventual arrival in the United States. The work consists of a series of short vignettes that capture the emotional, physical and psychological tolls that these people make as they make their way north in search of a better life for themselves and their families. A piece full of force, anguish, but also hope and beauty, The Way North is a pianistic tour de force.
In the second concert of the Rayuela Festival, musicians from the Twin Cities come together to perform exciting works by Latin American composers.
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The Department of Residence Life would like to invite you to FALLFEST located on the Anderson Lawn. Join us on September 28th for a night filled with an 40′ obstacle course, Raisin’ Canes, a caricature artist, and music. Come battle your friends on the Gladiator Joust or just come and socialize over hot coco or apple cider.
Look for the SnapCodes around campus to RSVP!
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Thank you all for participating in the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize Forum this past weekend. The event was a success, and we hope it will inspire peacemaking on campus and beyond. If you have a moment, please fill out our post-Forum survey. We would love to hear your thoughts on the event!
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Join us in morning chapel for an interfaith service. Lex Dorfman, President of the Hillel Student Organization, will share about the Jewish High Holidays. Dua Saleh will provide music. 10:40 am in Hoversten Chapel, Foss Hall.
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Have you recently returned from study abroad/away? Join us for an informal gathering with other returnees to share your stories, reflections, and have some pizza! All returnees are welcome!
Thursday, September 21
4-6pm in Oyate Commons, lower level of Christensen Center
We will have pizza and beverages for all. If you have any questions, contact Andrea Dvorak, dvorak@augsburg.edu or Maren Stoddard Mack, stoddard@augsburg.edu
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Come learn about the Indigenous Social Activism course going to Chiapas, Mexico on Spring Break! http://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/?go=ActivismChiapas
Wednesday, Sept 20
Marshall Room, Christensen Center
12 to 1 pm
This Info Lunch will be led by Professors Elise Marubbio and Joseph Towle, and the Study Abroad/Away office to provide more information on the program itinerary, coursework, and logistical aspects of study abroad including application, finances, and academic credit.
Study Abroad/Away will provide pizza and beverages.
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A memorial service for Ralph Sulerud, who died on May 7th of this year, will be held in Hoversten Chapel in the Foss Center on Tuesday, September 26th at 3:00 p.m. He taught biology and genetics in the Biology Department from 1964 to 1994, chairing the department twice. All are welcome to attend the service and stay for refreshments.
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The Minnesota Visiting Nurse Association will be on campus administering flu shots in the Center for Wellness and Counseling office (first floor Anderson Res Hall) on Monday 9/25/17 from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm. Most insurances are accepted or you can pay $38 with cash or check. Please be sure to bring your insurance card if you want your insurance to be billed. Another clinic will be held Thursday 10/26 from 11:00 – 12:30 pm. Questions, please call the CWC office at 612-330-1707.
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Please join staff from the Center for Wellness and Counseling at our annual CWC Health Fair – Catch the Wellness Wave on Wednesday 9/27/17 from 10:30 – 1:00 pm. Over 30 community partners will be in the Quad to share information and resources about health and mental health issues. There will be free chair massages, food, dogs and more. Please stop by the Quad (or East Commons if rain).
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The Fall 2017 All Hands meeting for Augsburg faculty, staff, and students, is next Wednesday, September 27, at 10:40 a.m. in Hoversten Chapel.
Remote access will be provided for the meeting; the link will be added to the All Hands page next week.
For the full 2017-18 All Hands schedule, click the All Hands button on Inside Augsburg. You can use the links on that page (or on the Inside Augsburg calendar) to add future sessions to your schedule.
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Come join the Pre-Dental Student Club for our first meeting on Wednesday, September 20th during Chapel time (10:30-11:00am) in the Cedar room in Christensen! Anyone is welcome, we will be doing introductions and talking as a group about this years events. Snacks will be provided!
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Augsburg University is again participating in GiveMN’s annual Give to the Max Day on Thursday, November 16th. Last year, 30+ projects raised $208,000 in funding thanks to donations made through the Give to the Max website.
If your academic department, athletic team, or student organization has a cause that needs funding, Give to the Max is an excellent way to raise support. Over the last four years Augsburg has raised $1.2 million and led the donation leaderboard for Colleges and Universities.
To learn more, join us for an information session on Monday, September 25 at 8:30 a.m. for coffee or 12 p.m. for lunch in OGC 100.
For more information and to RSVP for the session, please contact Chris Bogen ’09, bogen@augsburg.edu
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The schedule of All Hands and Focused Conversations session has been published to Inside Augsburg. Use the link below (login required) to access the details for the academic year.
The fall All Hands meeting is Wednesday, September 27, at 10:40 a.m. in Hoversten Chapel.
The Focused Conversations begin October 3 and 4, with Heather Riddle, vice president for Institutional Advancement, presenting about endowments. Watch A-mail for details about Focused Conversations session throughout the year.
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GiveMN’s annual Give to the Max Day is Thursday, November 16th. Last year 30+ Augsburg athletic teams, programs, and organizations participated and raised $208,000 for their initiatives. Augsburg is again participating and we want your program to join the Augsburg Give to the Max Campaign!
To learn more, join Institutional Advancement for an information session on Monday, September 25th at 8:30 a.m. for coffee or 12:00 p.m. for lunch in OGC 100.
For more information and to RSVP for the session, please contact Chris Bogen ’09, bogen@augsburg.edu.
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Join us this morning in chapel at 11:30 am to hear Pastoral Intern Mathew Berger speak about “Marvelous Things”. Music: Jacob Pernsteiner. Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center.
