Category: Event Announcements

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Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am. Today Pastor John Schwehn is preaching as we continue our “What We Need is Here” theme.

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Student, faculty, and staff, please join us for the 2024 Christensen Convocation!

My Body Is My Vocation: Embracing Self-Care as a Sacred Calling
Chanequa Walker-Barnes
Thursday, September 19th, 11:00-12:00
Foss Center, Hoversten Chapel, Augsburg University
In religious contexts, vocation is usually defined as the work that the Divine calls us to do on behalf of others. But what if our vocation starts much closer to home, with the ways that we care for and nurture ourselves? This lecture explores how self-care transcends mere indulgence to become a spiritual discipline and vocation that helps us to cultivate resilience, compassion, a deeper connection with our faith, and ultimately, greater love for the world.
Chanequa Walker-Barnes, Ph.D., is a prominent scholar, theologian, and author, known for her thought-provoking work on racial justice and spirituality. With a deep commitment to social change, she combines her expertise in clinical psychology and theology to tackle issues of systemic oppression, cultural trauma, and their impact on individuals and society.

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Join the faculty and interested students at the Department of Religion and Philosophy Student Social!
When: Tuesday, September 24th, 4:00-6:00pm
Where: Hagfors 151
What: Snacks, Games, Prizes, and more!

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We will offer a blessing of the animals in Hoversten Chapel on October 4 at 10:40 am. You are invited to bring your pet or emotional support or service animal to chapel that day or send a photo of your pet by October 2 to Janice Dames at dames@augsburg.edu to be included in the slideshow. On this day, animal life in all its forms is celebrated. October 4 was originally chosen for the blessing of the animals because it is the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, a nature lover and patron saint of animals and the environment.

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The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) is hosting a public meeting on Tuesday, September 24th from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at the Brian Coyle Center about the I-94/22nd Ave. S. bike and pedestrian bridge project. The purpose of the meeting is to gather feedback from residents and other users of the bridge about several alternative preliminary designs for a new bridge. Stop by and share your thoughts!

MNDOT Project Page

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Please join us today in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am to meet the Muslim Student Association board. The board members will introduce themselves and share about their commitment to MSA.

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Please join us on Tuesday, September 24 at 11:30 for our next Uncovering Vocation chapel. Paul Vang, Pan-Asian Student Services Program Manager, will share his story. Paul is a first-generation college graduate and is a son to Hmong refugee parents. He graduated from St. Cloud State with a Bachelors of Science in Social Work. Paul is passionate about instilling leadership in young people and impacting systems that bring positive change, this pushed him to obtain his Masters of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Crown College. His professional experience includes nonprofit, public and educational sectors where he served mainly youth and young adults in positions such as Community Social Worker, Program Director, Youth & Family Program Specialist, and District Homeless Liaison. What excites Paul about the Pan-Asian Student Services Program Manager position is the ability to mentor students who reflect his educational and professional journey.

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The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) is hosting a public meeting on Tuesday, September 24th from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at the Brian Coyle Center about the I-94/22nd Ave. S. bike and pedestrian bridge project. The purpose of the meeting is to gather feedback from residents and other users of the bridge about several alternative preliminary designs for a new bridge. Stop by and share your thoughts!

MNDOT Project Page

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On Saturday, September 21st, come see community solutions in motion and learn about the upcoming renovation of the Roof Depot warehouse as we continue building toward the long-fostered East Phillips Urban Farm vision.

All are welcome to this free event, put on by and for the community. There will be food, presentations, live art and performances, youth-led journalism, and plenty of activities for kids and adults.

Hosted by East Phillips Neighborhood Institute (EPNI), in collaboration with HOPE Community, Strong Mind Strong Body Foundation’s Community Journalism Program, Kalpulli KetzalCoatlicue (Danza Ketzal), KRSM Radio, Little Earth Protectors, and other local partners.

Please RSVP! There is no fee, but will help us figure out food.
https://actionnetwork.org/events/east-phillips-urban-farm-harvest-moon-block-party-celebrating-community-stewardship-of-the-roof-depot-2/

Interested in volunteering with EPNI?Fill out this form! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1myT1Fnaj4nOtMbkQlBYkjX7PxnDxuBmGsWwnxKGgT3s/viewform?edit_requested=true

Learn more at: https://linktr.ee/epnifarm

Please RSVP!

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Hello everyone!

Today, QIPOC is hosting an event in the Marshall Room from 5:30-7:30PM. We will be watching some YouTube video essays that you can put on and making friendship bracelets. We’ll have the option to also make small charm bracelets. We will also be going over our scheduled events for this semester, open board positions, and how to be an active member to get some cool perks! Snacks and drinks will be provided to you, as well as instructions to help make friendship bracelets.

We’re so excited to have you guys come join us! Be sure to follow our Instagram @qipoc.augsburg for event reminders, details, updates, etcetera.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at qipoc.org@augsburg.edu.

Auggie Life Posting to RSVP

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Tuesday, September 17 is National Voter Registration Day! There are multiple ways to register to vote in Minnesota: online, on paper, or in person at your polling place.

Stop by two voter engagement events on campus today:

Voter registration tabling
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Christensen Center Lobby
(Sponsored by Dean of Students Office)

Young Voters’ Voice Listening Session
5–8:30 p.m.
Student Lounge
(Sponsored by ADSG with Children’s Defense Fund—MN)

Visit Augsburg’s voter engagement website.

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Campus Ministry will offer a blessing of the animals in Hoversten Chapel on October 4 at 10:40 am. You are invited to bring your pet or emotional support or service animal to chapel that day or send a photo of your pet by October 2 to Janice Dames at dames@augsburg.edu to be included in the slideshow. On this day, animal life in all its forms is celebrated. October 4 was originally chosen for the blessing of the animals because it is the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, a nature lover and patron saint of animals and the environment.

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Organist Arjan Breukhoven from the Netherlands to perform at Augsburg

Friday, September 20, 2024
Masterclass on Organ Improvisation at 9:30 a.m.
Organ Recital at 7:00 p.m. Hoversten Chapel

Arjan Breukhoven will make four appearances in the Twin Cities, including two at Augsburg University, where he will present a masterclass in the morning and a recital in the evening.

Born in Rotterdam, he studied organ and church music at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague. He performs internationally as a concert organist, touring the US and Germany this year; next year, he will tour Germany and Australia.
Breukhoven received the Médaille d’Argent (silver medal) in 2014 from the French Academic Society of Arts-Sciences-Lettres for his accomplishments in French organ music. Breukhoven was also awarded the Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau in 2020 by the king of the Netherlands.

He also directs three large Dutch male choirs and the Australian Christian Men’s Choir in Perth, and is renowned for his many compositions for choir, organ, and other instruments.

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Orange Shirt day recognized on Sept. 30th annually and is a national day of remembrance of those who survived Indian boarding schools and those who did not come home. This year the Augsburg Indigenous Student Association and American Indian Student Services are providing Orange Shirts with “Every child matters” on them for Augsburg students, staff, and faculty. Orange Shirts will be available (at no charge) on Sept. 26th & 27th in the Oyate Commons from 9am-2pm. T-shirts will be available while supplies last so it is first come first served. Any questions can be directed to aiss@augsburg.edu.

Learn more about Orange Shirt Day

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September 17th is Constitution Day! Join our Bonner Community Leaders after class at our table from 3:30-4:30PM in Christensen Center lobby for candy, constitution word puzzles, and a chance to win a Target gift card!

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As part of National Voter Registration Day, Chelsea Sheldon of Believe in What’s Possible, will talk about the organization’s work to increase youth civic awareness and engagement in MN primary elections through celebratory events-based organizing – thereby transforming MN’s political math. They seek to inspire all youth, particularly BIPOC, rural, and unhoused youth, to participate in politics on their terms. The organization will also be tabling in Christensen Center from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

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Come meet an employer, Improve Your Tomorrow, TODAY in the Christensen Center Lobby! Improve Your Tomorrow is a college-access and completion non-profit providing wrap-around programs and services to young men of color, helping them get to and through college.

A core piece of how we achieve our mission is through youth mentorship. Each year, Improve Your Tomorrow offers over 150 paid AmeriCorps fellowships for college students to serve as mentors in our region’s middle schools and high schools.

Employer Tabling: Improve Your Tomorrow

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My Body Is My Vocation: Embracing Self-Care as a Sacred Calling
Chanequa Walker-Barnes
Thursday, September 19th, 11:00-12:00
Foss Center, Hoversten Chapel, Augsburg University
In religious contexts, vocation is usually defined as the work that the Divine calls us to do on behalf of others. But what if our vocation starts much closer to home, with the ways that we care for and nurture ourselves? This lecture explores how self-care transcends mere indulgence to become a spiritual discipline and vocation that helps us to cultivate resilience, compassion, a deeper connection with our faith, and ultimately, greater love for the world.
Chanequa Walker-Barnes, Ph.D., is a prominent scholar, theologian, and author, known for her thought-provoking work on racial justice and spirituality. With a deep commitment to social change, she combines her expertise in clinical psychology and theology to tackle issues of systemic oppression, cultural trauma, and their impact on individuals and society.

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Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am as we continue our “What We Need is Here” series. Gretchen Roeck, The Confluence manager, Christensen Center for Vocation, will lead a time of story sharing.

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Come meet an employer, Improve Your Tomorrow, Monday in the Christensen Center Lobby! Improve Your Tomorrow is a college-access and completion non-profit providing wrap-around programs and services to young men of color, helping them get to and through college.

A core piece of how we achieve our mission is through youth mentorship. Each year, Improve Your Tomorrow offers over 150 paid AmeriCorps fellowships for college students to serve as mentors in our region’s middle schools and high schools.

Employer Tabling: Improve Your Tomorrow

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On Wednesday, September 18th, the Study Abroad and Away Office is hosting a writing workshop for the Benjamin Gilman Scholarship. The workshop will be in the Marshall Room from 6-7pm. The purpose of the workshop is to help students refine their essays before they submit their scholarship applications.

The Gilman Scholarship is a great scholarship for US Citizens who are Pell Grant recipients. Please go to http://www.gilmanscholarship.org to learn more. The application deadline is October 10th.

Please contact Sarah Morgan at morgans1@augsburg.edu if you have any questions.

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Come meet employer, Ameriprise Financial, today (September 12th) from 11am-1pm in the Christensen Center Lobby!

About Ameriprise Financial:
We believe talented, driven people deserve more from their careers. That’s why Ameriprise Financial offers more options, flexibility and choices across our organization. We also provide the tools, resources and support to help you forge a career that delivers more of what you want: challenging and rewarding work, training, recognition and advancement opportunities.

From our Minneapolis headquarters throughout our offices nationwide, you’ll find we live our values every day — client focused, integrity always, excellence in all we do and respect for individuals and communities. We embrace diversity in our ideas, management, employee groups and clients. At Ameriprise Financial, diversity isn’t just a goal. It’s how we do business. Diversity and inclusion are reflected in everything that has driven our success for 125 years — our people, corporate values, business strategy, vendor management and our history of giving back to our communities. We embrace diversity of thought and the unique characteristics of our employees because we have proven it’s the best way to meet the needs of our clients

Employer Tabling: Ameriprise Financial

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On Saturday, September 21st, come see community solutions in motion and learn about the upcoming renovation of the Roof Depot warehouse as we continue building toward the long-fostered East Phillips Urban Farm vision.

All are welcome to this free event, put on by and for the community. There will be food, presentations, live art and performances, youth-led journalism, and plenty of activities for kids and adults.

Hosted by East Phillips Neighborhood Institute (EPNI), in collaboration with HOPE Community, Strong Mind Strong Body Foundation’s Community Journalism Program, Kalpulli KetzalCoatlicue (Danza Ketzal), KRSM Radio, Little Earth Protectors, and other local partners.

Please RSVP! There is no fee, but will help us figure out food.
https://actionnetwork.org/events/east-phillips-urban-farm-harvest-moon-block-party-celebrating-community-stewardship-of-the-roof-depot-2/

Interested in volunteering with EPNI?Fill out this form! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1myT1Fnaj4nOtMbkQlBYkjX7PxnDxuBmGsWwnxKGgT3s/viewform?edit_requested=true

Learn more at: https://linktr.ee/epnifarm

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Cedar-Riverside Multicultural Dinner
September 19, 2024 – from 4-7:30 pm
Brian Coyle Community Center

Pillsbury United Communities, in partnership with other neighborhood organizations and businesses (including Augsburg University!), presents We Are Cedar-Riverside: Multicultural Dinner 2024. The event works to uplift the cultures of Cedar-Riverside to build bridges of understanding across our community. We welcome folks of all ages and backgrounds to celebrate the richness of our city’s most diverse neighborhood together.

Join Pillsbury United Communities for their annual celebration of the many cultures present in Cedar-Riverside through local food, dance performances, and relationship building

More information is available at https://pillsburyunited.org/we-are-cedar-riverside/#dinner

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Augsburg’s TRIO McNair Scholars Program is recruiting students for Fall 2024 admission. Eligible applicants will be at Junior status by the end of Spring 2025 and available to conduct full-time research Summer 2025. Students from all majors are welcome to apply, though preference is given to applicants that are interested in pursuing a doctoral (Ph.D.) degree. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all participant slots are filled.

The TRIO McNair Scholars Program works with students who are members of groups underrepresented in graduate education and who exhibit strong academic potential. The goal of the program is to prepare Scholars for graduate study through coursework, academic advising, workshops, and involvement in undergraduate research and other scholarly activities. The program also assists with securing admission to and financial assistance for enrollment in graduate programs. Students will acquire the research skills necessary to succeed in graduate school through a paid research internship ($6000) with an Augsburg faculty member during Summer of 2025.

The McNair Scholars Program is federally-funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, to be eligible, applicants must be first-generation (neither parent graduated from a four-year college or university) AND low-income AND/OR may be persons from groups underrepresented in graduate education. The Department of Education defines these groups as African-American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Hispanic/Latino. Additionally, applicants must be either U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents and maintain at least a 2.8 cumulative GPA (3.0+ preferred). Unsure if you qualify? Please visit the link below for more information on eligibility requirements.

If you’re interested in learning more about McNair, please contact Lara Crombie, Program Coordinator, crombie@augsburg.edu.

Determining McNair Eligibility “Cheat Sheet”

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Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am to hear Lucas Carlson preach. At this service Lucas will be installed as the Augsburg University Pastoral Intern. He is a current Master’s of Divinity student from Luther Seminary. He graduated from Luther College with a degree in Religion and Classical Studies and went right on to Seminary to pursue his calling of being a pastor in the ELCA. Lucas is particularly inspired by the work of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, especially in the ways that he models using self privilege for the good of others. Lucas currently lives in Minneapolis with his wife, Elise, cat, William, and new dog, Korax.

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My Body Is My Vocation: Embracing Self-Care as a Sacred Calling
Chanequa Walker-Barnes
Thursday, September 19th, 11:00-12:00
Foss Center, Hoversten Chapel, Augsburg University
In religious contexts, vocation is usually defined as the work that the Divine calls us to do on behalf of others. But what if our vocation starts much closer to home, with the ways that we care for and nurture ourselves? This lecture explores how self-care transcends mere indulgence to become a spiritual discipline and vocation that helps us to cultivate resilience, compassion, a deeper connection with our faith, and ultimately, greater love for the world.
Chanequa Walker-Barnes, Ph.D., is a prominent scholar, theologian, and author, known for her thought-provoking work on racial justice and spirituality. With a deep commitment to social change, she combines her expertise in clinical psychology and theology to tackle issues of systemic oppression, cultural trauma, and their impact on individuals and society.

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Come meet employer, Ameriprise Financial, tomorrow from 11am-1pm

About Ameriprise Financial:
We believe talented, driven people deserve more from their careers. That’s why Ameriprise Financial offers more options, flexibility and choices across our organization. We also provide the tools, resources and support to help you forge a career that delivers more of what you want: challenging and rewarding work, training, recognition and advancement opportunities.

From our Minneapolis headquarters throughout our offices nationwide, you’ll find we live our values every day — client focused, integrity always, excellence in all we do and respect for individuals and communities. We embrace diversity in our ideas, management, employee groups and clients. At Ameriprise Financial, diversity isn’t just a goal. It’s how we do business. Diversity and inclusion are reflected in everything that has driven our success for 125 years — our people, corporate values, business strategy, vendor management and our history of giving back to our communities. We embrace diversity of thought and the unique characteristics of our employees because we have proven it’s the best way to meet the needs of our clients

Employer Tabling: Ameriprise Financial

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Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am for a service of Healing of the Nations and Communion. This will be a service of music and prayer for peace and healing followed by the sharing of Communion.

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Campus Ministry offers 20 minutes of chapel time each week day during the school year.
Come join us for a time of reflection and renewal. The fall chapel theme is “What We Need is Here.” All are welcome!

Mindful Monday: Breathe, Move, Be. Start your week with 20 minutes of being, not doing. Led by Tara Mader, Associate Professor of Health, Exercise Science, and Physical Education

Uncovering Vocation: On the second and fourth Tuesday of the month we will continue our Uncovering Vocation series co-sponsored by the Christensen Center for Vocation. In addition to Scott Krajewski who spoke in chapel on September 10, we will hear from:
Paul Vang, Pan-Asian Student Services Program Manager, Instructor (9/24);
Christopher Scott, Associate Professor of Mathematics and Mathematics Education (10/8); Jaqueline deVries, Professor and Department Chair, History (10/22);
Cyndi Berg, Executive Assistant to the President (11/12); and
Moutmita Dasgupta, Assistant Professor of Physics (11/26).

Living Stories: “Living Stories” is a series co-hosted by the Department of Religion and Philosophy, Augsburg Interfaith Institute, and Campus Ministry. Each month we will hear stories of commitment from across traditions. This fall we will hear stories from:
Dr. Tamara Gray, Executive Director of Rabata, on Islam – October 9 at 10:40 am;
Rev. Jim Bear Jacobs, Minnesota Council of Churches, on Native American Spirituality – November 13 at 10:40 am; and
Rev. K.P. Hong, Unity Unitarian Church, on multi religious belonging – December 4 at 10:40 am.

If you would like to receive the weekly Campus Ministry update, please email Janice Dames at dames@augsburg.edu.

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Cedar-Riverside Multicultural Dinner
September 19, 2024 – from 4-7:30 pm
Brian Coyle Community Center

Pillsbury United Communities, in partnership with other neighborhood organizations and businesses (including Augsburg University!), presents We Are Cedar-Riverside: Multicultural Dinner 2024. The event works to uplift the cultures of Cedar-Riverside to build bridges of understanding across our community. We welcome folks of all ages and backgrounds to celebrate the richness of our city’s most diverse neighborhood together.

Join Pillsbury United Communities for their annual celebration of the many cultures present in Cedar-Riverside through local food, dance performances, and relationship building

More information is available at https://pillsburyunited.org/we-are-cedar-riverside/#dinner

https://pillsburyunited.org/we-are-cedar-riverside/#dinner

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On Saturday, September 21st, come see community solutions in motion and learn about the upcoming renovation of the Roof Depot warehouse as we continue building toward the long-fostered East Phillips Urban Farm vision.

All are welcome to this free event, put on by and for the community. There will be food, presentations, live art and performances, youth-led journalism, and plenty of activities for kids and adults.

Hosted by East Phillips Neighborhood Institute (EPNI), in collaboration with HOPE Community, Strong Mind Strong Body Foundation’s Community Journalism Program, Kalpulli KetzalCoatlicue (Danza Ketzal), KRSM Radio, Little Earth Protectors, and other local partners.

Please RSVP! There is no fee, but will help us figure out food.

Learn more at: https://linktr.ee/epnifarm

Interested in volunteering with EPNI?Fill out this form! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1myT1Fnaj4nOtMbkQlBYkjX7PxnDxuBmGsWwnxKGgT3s/viewform?edit_requested=true

Please RSVP!

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Social Work Students!

We are excited to invite you to the next meeting of the NASW-MN Student Affinity Group! This is a great opportunity for social work students across Minnesota to connect, share experiences, and build a supportive community.

Date: September 25, 2024
Time: 6:30-7:30 PM
Location: Via Zoom (registration link below)

For any further questions or concerns, please email premob@augsburg.edu

Registration Form

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Come learn about off-campus study programs available to Auggies, both abroad and in the USA. Programs range from a few weeks, to a semester, to a year, and there are opportunities that can work for every Auggie. Study Abroad & Away is your chance to live and study in another place while EARNING CREDIT!

STUDY ABROAD & AWAY FAIR
Wednesday, September 11th

10am – 2PM
In the QUAD (rain location: inside Christensen Center lobby)

Pick up brochures, ask questions, and get inspired!

Attend the Fair to ENTER THE PRIZE DRAWING for great gift cards!

Check out Study Abroad & Away Programs here

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All faculty and staff are invited to September Focused Conversation on Tuesday, September 10. Associate Provosts Marah Jacobson and David Matz will provide details about the October accreditation site visit by the Higher Learning Commission.

Tuesday, September 10, 2024
12–1:00 p.m.
Marshall Room or via Zoom

To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the livestream link once available, visit the All Hands page.

All Hands | Inside Augsburg (login required)

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Celebrating 50 Years of Music Therapy at Augsburg University
With Emeritus Professors Cheryl Dileo and Denise Grocke

8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 5
Sateren Auditorium, Augsburg University
2211 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis

Join us to celebrate the Augsburg University music therapy program’s 50th anniversary at the Music Therapy Association of Minnesota conference. Learn about polyvagal theory in trauma-informed care, critical aspects of working with hospice patients, and changes and advances in receptive music therapy. The day concludes with a book signing by Dr. Dileo and Dr. Grocke.

Visit musictherapymn.com/mtam-conference for more information and to register.

musictherapymn.com/mtam-conference

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Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am to hear Scott Krajewski, Associate Vice President for Information Technology. On the second and fourth Tuesday of the month we will continue our Uncovering Vocation series co-sponsored by the Christensen Center for Vocation. On September 24, we will hear from Paul Vang, Pan-Asian Student Services Program Manager.

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Bring Your Students; Bring Your Friends; Bring Yourself! Augsburg’s Minnesota Urban Debate League & the University of Minnesota’s Debate Team are hosting a watch party for the first Harris v. Trump presidential debate on Tuesday, September 10 in Rapson Hall, room 100. Doors will open at 7:30pm, and the debate starts at 8pm. Please contact Dr. David Cram Helwich (helwi012@umn.edu) if you have any questions.

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All faculty and staff are invited to September Focused Conversation on Tuesday, September 10. Associate Provosts Marah Jacobson and David Matz will provide details about the October accreditation site visit by the Higher Learning Commission.

Tuesday, September 10, 2024
12–1:00 p.m.
Marshall Room or via Zoom

To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the livestream link once available, visit the All Hands page.

All Hands | Inside Augsburg (login required)

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Ensemble Zedashe, a virtuosic company of 10 singers, players, and dancers of traditional Georgian music, will be on their US tour in September, and they are stopping at Augsburg to present a full concert for the public. The presentation will open with the performance of a Georgian liturgical chant sung by Augsburg choral students/alums and their cooperating teaching artists from the Mirandola Ensemble. Later in the program, currently enrolled choral students will join Zedashe in one or two numbers.

Friday, September 6th
Hoversten Chapel
7:30PM Concert

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All faculty and staff are invited to September Focused Conversation on Tuesday, September 10. Associate Provosts Marah Jacobson and David Matz will provide details about the October accreditation site visit by the Higher Learning Commission.

Tuesday, September 10, 2024
12–1:00 p.m.
Marshall Room or via Zoom

To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the livestream link once available, visit the All Hands page.

All Hands | Inside Augsburg (login required)

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Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am to hear Pastor Babette Chatman preach on our theme “All We Need is Here.” We will offer a blessing for the Augsburg Football team as they begin their season.

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Enjoy a performance of captivating music and dance with the incredible Georgian ensemble, Zedashe, performing traditional polyphonic music.

Friday, September 6th
Hoversten Chapel
7:30PM Concert

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Join the Strommen Center and the newly launched Career Collaborative for a virtual Lunch and Learn session September 11th from 12pm to 1pm. In this session, program manager Gina Musto will introduce the Strommen Center’s new mission and vision draft and discuss the importance of design thinking across campus, particularly in career exploration.

Register for the Lunch and Learn here!

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Imagine Cedarfest is a big, family-friendly block party for neighborhood connection and community organization. This event is a fantastic way to experience artists, musicians, and local businesses from the neighborhood and imagine a better future together.

BONUS! Got a Weinie Dog?! Start training now and register for the Weinie Dog Race!!!
This is the second annual Wienery Wiener and Wiener-Wannabe Dog Race. This will take place on Sunday September 8th in front of the Wienery during the Imagine Cedarfest event.

Register for the race with this Google Form.

For more information visit: https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/imagine-cedarfest/

Register for the race with this Google Form.

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Come learn about off-campus study programs available to Auggies, both abroad and in the USA. Programs range from a few weeks, to a semester, to a year, and there are opportunities that can work for every Auggie. Study Abroad & Away is your chance to live and study in another place while EARNING CREDIT!

STUDY ABROAD & AWAY FAIR
Wednesday, September 11th

10am – 2PM
In the QUAD (rain location: inside Christensen Center lobby)

Pick up brochures, ask questions, and get inspired!

Attend the Fair to ENTER THE PRIZE DRAWING for great gift cards!

Check out StudyAbroad & Away Programs here

Check out Study Abroad & Away Programs here

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Augsburg’s land acknowledgement statement reads:

“Augsburg’s spirit is propelled by a heartbeat that started long before us. That heartbeat was present before our founding, when the land where Augsburg today stands was stewarded by the Dakota people. The Dakota are the original inhabitants of this area, and they are still here today. We honor their wisdom about this place and their recognition that we are all part of the same creation. We share their sense of obligation to the larger community, including to future generations.”

This land acknowledgement statement is used at commencement and at university convocations. Individuals who wish to use or create a different land acknowledgement for an event are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and appropriateness of their remarks.

Augsburg Land Acknowledgement Statement

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Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am for a chapel service led by the Augsburg University Student Ministry leaders. We will install the leaders as deacons at the service.

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AUDITIONS:
Monday Sept. 9 from 3:30-6:00
Sign up for a 10-minute audition time on the Foss Theater Door.
OR
Tuesday Sept. 10 from 6:30-9:30
Sign up for a 10-minute audition time on the Foss Theater Door.

Stage Direction by Darcey Engen Music Direction by Jill Dawe

Performances November 1–November 10

An Enemy of the People examines how a community responds when the local doctor threatens to expose that the town’s water source they rely on for tourism is contaminated. It raises questions of how far a community will go to protect their town’s secret so they can keep tourism dollars coming and circumvent a path to financial ruin. Scenes and songs will happen in close proximity to the audience, compelling them to feel as if they are part of the story. Immersed in the play’s dilemma, audiences will find themselves part of the climactic ending of the play when they actually vote to shape the ending of the story.

submitted by gebbengn@augsburg.edu

Please join the theater department for a 1-Hour meeting/open house on Thursday September 5 in the Foss Theater from 4:00-5:00pm. Doors are open for all — feel free to come and go if you need. There will be SNACKS!!! Come learn about our Season, Guest Artists, Faculty, Staff and our Classes! Learn how to get involved!

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All faculty and staff are invited to September Focused Conversation on Tuesday, September 10. Associate Provosts Marah Jacobson and David Matz will provide details about the October accreditation site visit by the Higher Learning Commission.

Tuesday, September 10, 2024
12–1:00 p.m.
Marshall Room or via Zoom

To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the livestream link once available, visit the All Hands page.

All Hands | Inside Augsburg (login required)

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The Thrive Program welcomes back all students in the Education Department.

Event Type: Informational and community building
Date: September 9th 2024
Time: 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Place: Oren Gateway Certer: Room 100.

Snack and drinks will be available.

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Join the Strommen Center and the newly launched Career Collaborative for a virtual Lunch and Learn session September 11th from 12pm to 1pm. In this session, program manager Gina Musto will introduce the Strommen Center’s new mission and vision draft and discuss the importance of design thinking across campus, particularly in career exploration.

Register for the Lunch and Learn here!

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Date/Time: Sept 25th @ 6:30-7:30pm via Zoom

*Zoom registration Link is below*

Info on the meeting:

At the NASW-MN student affinity group meetings, students from various schools come together to discuss internships, share resources, and build connections with peers in the field of social work. Meetings occur both online and in-person on a bi-annual basis. Attending these meetings can significantly enhance your student career by expanding your professional network and providing valuable insights into social work practice and opportunities at NASW-MN.

Meeting Registration Form

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Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am to hear from Ellie Olson, Director of Center for Wellness and Counseling, as we continue our series of “What We Need is Here.”

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Hii Auggies

We would like to greet you with our furry friends for the first Wednesday, September 4th from 10:30am-11:30m in CWC Lobby. Don’t forget to stop by!

We wish you a successful, lovely, joyful semester

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Imagine Cedarfest is a big, family-friendly block party for neighborhood connection and community organization. This event is a fantastic way to experience artists, musicians, and local businesses from the neighborhood and imagine a better future together.

BONUS! Got a Weinie Dog?! Start training now and register for the Weinie Dog Race!!!
This is the second annual Wienery Wiener and Wiener-Wannabe Dog Race. This will take place on Sunday September 8th in front of the Wienery during the Imagine Cedarfest event.

Register for the race with this Google Form.

For more information visit: https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/imagine-cedarfest/

Register for the race with this Google Form.

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Imagine Cedarfest is a big, family-friendly block party for neighborhood connection and community organization. This event is a fantastic way to experience artists, musicians, and local businesses from the neighborhood and imagine a better future together.

Volunteers get a FREE TIE-DYE T-SHIRT and a FREE MEAL TICKET!

FOLLOW THIS LINK TO LEARN MORE AND REGISTER: https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/events/volunteer-for-imagine-cedarfest/

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Student, faculty, and staff, please join us for the 2024 Christensen Convocation!

My Body Is My Vocation: Embracing Self-Care as a Sacred Calling
Chanequa Walker-Barnes
Thursday, September 19th, 11:00-12:00
Foss Center, Hoversten Chapel, Augsburg University
In religious contexts, vocation is usually defined as the work that the Divine calls us to do on behalf of others. But what if our vocation starts much closer to home, with the ways that we care for and nurture ourselves? This lecture explores how self-care transcends mere indulgence to become a spiritual discipline and vocation that helps us to cultivate resilience, compassion, a deeper connection with our faith, and ultimately, greater love for the world.
Chanequa Walker-Barnes, Ph.D., is a prominent scholar, theologian, and author, known for her thought-provoking work on racial justice and spirituality. With a deep commitment to social change, she combines her expertise in clinical psychology and theology to tackle issues of systemic oppression, cultural trauma, and their impact on individuals and society.

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Join the Strommen Center and the newly launched Career Collaborative for a virtual Lunch and Learn session September 11th from 12pm to 1pm. In this session, program manager Gina Musto will introduce the Strommen Center’s new mission and vision draft and discuss the importance of design thinking across campus, particularly in career exploration.

Register for the Lunch & Learn here!

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The Great Debate Series is held by the Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, every year. To celebrate our 20th anniversary, four of our debaters will explore the topic of AI & Intellectual Property Rights from 5-8:30 PM on September 18, 2024.

First Lady of Minnesota (and former speech and debate coach!) Gwen Walz has confirmed her attendance. MN Secretary of State Steve Simon will join us for a Fireside Chat on AI & election integrity.

The following students will compete in the debate:

• Max Ulven – Central High School
• Ani McQuillen – Roosevelt HS
• Laura Afriyie – Tartan HS
• Sai Yang – Johnson HS

Event Schedule:
Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 at Minneapolis Institute of Arts
5:00-6:00pm Open Reception
6:00-6:45 Opening Remarks, Recognition of Sponsors, Conversation & Meal at tables
6:45-7:10 Student Debate
7:10-7:30 pm Interview of Mayors by Students, Student Reflections
7:30-7:55 pm Interview of Sec. of State Steve Simon
7:55-8:15 pm Champion of Change
8:20 pm Conclusion

Watch our debaters in action and get a chance to be part of this important conversation. Tickets are selling fast! Individual tickets begin at $125:

https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/2024-mayors-challenge/

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Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am to hear from Jennifer Butler, Director of Multicultural Life, as we continue our series of “What We Need is Here.”

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The Thrive Program welcomes back all students in the Education Department.

Event Type: Informational and community building
Date: September 9th 2024
Time: 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Place: Oren Gateway Certer: Room 100.

Snack and drinks will be available.

submitted by mendezm@augsburg.edu

Enjoy a performance of captivating music and dance with the incredible Georgian ensemble, Zedashe, performing traditional polyphonic music.

Friday, September 6th
Hoversten Chapel
7:30PM Concert

submitted by musto@augsburg.edu

Join the Strommen Center and the newly launched Career Collaborative for a virtual Lunch and Learn session September 11th from 12pm to 1pm. In this session, program manager Gina Musto will introduce the Strommen Center’s new mission and vision draft and discuss the importance of design thinking across campus, particularly in career exploration.

Register for the Lunch and Learn here!

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All are invited to a memorial for the Loveliest of Trees (the Cottonwood tree behind Hagfors that was a gathering place for our community for many years), which came down in the storm on August 27th, 2024.

We will gather at 4:00 p.m. today, August 30th, 2024 at the tree. Shortly after gathering, there will be a short offering of interfaith blessings, prayers, and thanksgiving for the tree, and an opportunity for attendees to share memories, feelings and grief, hosted by our wonderful Campus Ministry.

Participants are asked to gather on the 20th Avenue side of the tree and, for safety, to not approach trunk or branches of the tree that are suspended from the surface of the ground.

Efforts lead by Professors Matt Beckman and Leon van Eck, in collaboration with our groundskeeping team, are being made to preserve the memory of tree in a manner that honors all it did with our community. We hope to be able to announce further information about these efforts in the near future.

Contact Alex Fink at finka2@augsburg.edu with any questions. Thank you all for coming together and supporting our community and neighbors.

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Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am as we continue our theme of “What We Need is Here.” Today President Paul Pribbenow will preach on “All We Need: The Miracle of Abundance.”

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All are invited to a memorial for the Loveliest of Trees (the Cottonwood tree behind Hagfors that was a gathering place for our community for many years), which came down in the storm on August 27th, 2024.

We will gather at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 30th, 2024 at the tree. Shortly after gathering, there will be a short offering of interfaith blessings, prayers, and thanksgiving for the tree, and an opportunity for attendees to share memories, feelings and grief, hosted by our wonderful Campus Ministry.

Participants are asked to gather on the 20th Avenue side of the tree and, for safety, to not approach trunk or branches of the tree that are suspended from the surface of the ground.

Efforts lead by Professors Matt Beckman and Leon van Eck, in collaboration with our groundskeeping team, are being made to preserve the memory of tree in a manner that honors all it did with our community. We hope to be able to announce further information about these efforts in the near future.

Contact Alex Fink at finka2@augsburg.edu with any questions. Thank you all for coming together and supporting our community and neighbors.

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 – 11:50 am for a service of music and prayer led by our campus ministry musician Brian DeYoung.

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AUDITIONS:
Monday Sept. 9 from 3:30-6:00
Sign up for a 10-minute audition time on the Foss Theater Door.
OR
Tuesday Sept. 10 from 6:30-9:30
Sign up for a 10-minute audition time on the Foss Theater Door.

Stage Direction by Darcey Engen Music Direction by Jill Dawe

Performances November 1–November 10

An Enemy of the People examines how a community responds when the local doctor threatens to expose that the town’s water source they rely on for tourism is contaminated. It raises questions of how far a community will go to protect their town’s secret so they can keep tourism dollars coming and circumvent a path to financial ruin. Scenes and songs will happen in close proximity to the audience, compelling them to feel as if they are part of the story. Immersed in the play’s dilemma, audiences will find themselves part of the climactic ending of the play when they actually vote to shape the ending of the story.

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 – 11:00 am today for our first chapel service of the fall. Pastor John Schwehn will preach today. Our fall theme is “What We Need is Here.”

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Join us this evening at 7:00 – 8:30 pm outside of Foss Hall for the Campus Ministry Block Party. Stop by to enjoy live music with Joe Davis and the Poetic Diaspora, ice cream treats and frozen fruit bars, games, and a free t-shirt!

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Opening Convocation – the official kick-off event for the 2024-25 academic year – is scheduled for today at 10:50am in Si Melby. Members of faculty and staff are invited to form a clapping tunnel to welcome students. If you plan to be in the clapping tunnel, you may wear regalia or Auggie gear. Line up is scheduled for 10:20am along 71/2 th Street between Murphy Square and Anderson Music Hall. Also, a gentle reminder to seasoned Augsburg faculty and staff, consider inviting those who are new or newer to our community to join you in attending. If you are new faculty or staff or have never attended this before, it can be intimidating to know where and how to attend.

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Wanna learn more about Cedar-Riverside and Augsburg’s role in the neighborhood? Interested in the best spots for coffee, lunch, drinks, music, theater…and MORE?! Join your friendly community-engaged learning colleague, Jenean Gilmer, for a short presentation and walk/roll around the neighborhood. We’ll spend about twenty minutes on a presentation/lecture and walk for one hour, about one mile total. If it’s hot or rainy, bring an umbrella (for shade creation and water protection), and make sure to wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Meet in Oren Gateway 100 at 1:30, we’ll leave from there at 2:00 pm.

Please email gilmerje@augsburg.edu with any questions.

submitted by gubrud@augsburg.edu

Opening Convocation – the official kick-off event for the 2024-25 academic year – is scheduled for Tuesday, August 27 at 10:50am in Si Melby. Members of faculty and staff are invited to form a clapping tunnel to welcome students. If you plan to be in the clapping tunnel, you may wear regalia or Auggie gear. Line up is scheduled for 10:20am along 71/2 th Street between Murphy Square and Anderson Music Hall. Also, a gentle reminder to seasoned Augsburg faculty and staff, consider inviting those who are new or newer to our community to join you in attending. If you are new faculty or staff or have never attended this before, it can be intimidating to know where and how to attend.

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Imagine Cedarfest is a big, family-friendly block party for neighborhood connection and community organization. This event is a fantastic way to experience artists, musicians, and local businesses from the neighborhood and imagine a better future together.

When the Minnesota Highway Commission (now the Minnesota Department of Transportation or MnDOT) routed and constructed I-94 through the urban core of the Twin Cities in the ’60s, it destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses and displaced thousands. Now, as MnDOT evaluates options for the highway’s future, we have the opportunity to influence one of the biggest policy decisions in decades.

BONUS! Got a Weinie Dog?! Start training now and register for the Weinie Dog Race!!!
This is the second annual Wienery Wiener and Wiener-Wannabe Dog Race. This will take place on Sunday September 8th in front of the Wienery during the Imagine Cedarfest event.

We will see how many registrants we get. If we have enough “pure” dachsunds, we will run a separate race just for wiener dogs. Otherwise, we will group dogs by size to try to keep things fair. We may also choose to run multiple heats.

Register for the race here.

For more information visit: https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/imagine-cedarfest/

Register for the race with this Google Form.

submitted by gubrud@augsburg.edu

Opening Convocation – the official kick-off event for the 2024-25 academic year – is scheduled for Tuesday, August 27 at 10:50am in Si Melby. Members of faculty and staff are invited to form a clapping tunnel to welcome students. If you plan to be in the clapping tunnel, you may wear regalia or Auggie gear. Line up is scheduled for 10:20am along 71/2 th Street between Murphy Square and Anderson Music Hall. Also, a gentle reminder to seasoned Augsburg faculty and staff, consider inviting those who are new or newer to our community to join you in attending. If you are new faculty or staff or have never attended this before, it can be intimidating to know where and how to attend.

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Imagine Cedarfest is a big, family-friendly block party for neighborhood connection and community organization. This event is a fantastic way to experience artists, musicians, and local businesses from the neighborhood and imagine a better future together.

When the Minnesota Highway Commission (now the Minnesota Department of Transportation or MnDOT) routed and constructed I-94 through the urban core of the Twin Cities in the ’60s, it destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses and displaced thousands. Now, as MnDOT evaluates options for the highway’s future, we have the opportunity to influence one of the biggest policy decisions in decades.

BONUS! Got a Weinie Dog?! Start training now and register for the Weinie Dog Race!!!
This is the second annual Wienery Wiener and Wiener-Wannabe Dog Race. This will take place on Sunday September 8th in front of the Wienery during the Imagine Cedarfest event.

We will see how many registrants we get. If we have enough “pure” dachsunds, we will run a separate race just for wiener dogs. Otherwise, we will group dogs by size to try to keep things fair. We may also choose to run multiple heats.

Register for the race here.

For more information visit: https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/imagine-cedarfest/

Register for the race here.

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Join DOUG, Metro Transit’s erudite and friendly Education Coordinator to learn about public transportation in the region and how it can benefit you and our students!!! Using public transportation is an excellent way to get to know your city and neighbors, and it’s way cheaper than driving a dang car. Just think of all the time you’ll save looking for parking….see you in Oren Gateway 114!

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Imagine Cedarfest is a big, family-friendly block party for neighborhood connection and community organization. This event is a fantastic way to experience artists, musicians, and local businesses from the neighborhood and imagine a better future together.

When the Minnesota Highway Commission (now the Minnesota Department of Transportation or MnDOT) routed and constructed I-94 through the urban core of the Twin Cities in the ’60s, it destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses and displaced thousands. Now, as MnDOT evaluates options for the highway’s future, we have the opportunity to influence one of the biggest policy decisions in decades.

BONUS! Got a Weinie Dog?! Start training now and register for the Weinie Dog Race!!!
This is the second annual Wienery Wiener and Wiener-Wannabe Dog Race. This will take place on Sunday September 8th in front of the Wienery during the Imagine Cedarfest event.

We will see how many registrants we get. If we have enough “pure” dachsunds, we will run a separate race just for wiener dogs. Otherwise, we will group dogs by size to try to keep things fair. We may also choose to run multiple heats.

Register for the race here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvJUYs5TQ8SSH0wWs62wwxmS5FeJYjI4ASS6GHyQKTA_d1UA/viewform

For more information visit: https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/imagine-cedarfest/

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Wanna learn more about Cedar-Riverside and Augsburg’s role in the neighborhood? Interested in the best spots for coffee, lunch, drinks, music, theater…and MORE?! Join your friendly community-engaged learning colleague, Jenean Gilmer, for a short presentation and walk/roll around the neighborhood. We’ll spend about twenty minutes on a presentation/lecture and walk for one hour, about one mile total. If it’s hot or rainy, bring an umbrella (for shade creation and water protection), and make sure to wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Meet in Oren Gateway 100 at 1:30, we’ll leave from there at 2:00 pm.

Please email gilmerje@augsburg.edu with any questions.

submitted by gubrud@augsburg.edu

Opening Convocation – the official kick-off event for the 2024-25 academic year – is scheduled for Tuesday, August 27 at 10:50am in Si Melby. Members of faculty and staff are invited to form a clapping tunnel to welcome students. If you plan to be in the clapping tunnel, you may wear regalia or Auggie gear. Line up is scheduled for 10:20am along 71/2 th Street between Murphy Square and Anderson Music Hall. Also, a gentle reminder to seasoned Augsburg faculty and staff, consider inviting those who are new or newer to our community to join you in attending. If you are new faculty or staff or have never attended this before, it can be intimidating to know where and how to attend.

submitted by premob@augsburg.edu

Hello Social Work students! Hope you’re having a fantastic summer!

The NASW Student Affinity Group is having a kickoff meeting tonight on Zoom (link below) at 6:30 pm (8/21)

We hope to get to know everyone, set some of our goals for this year, and schedule further affinity group meetings.

Stay tuned for upcoming group announcements for further monthly meetings and events throughout the year.

If you have any questions please feel free to email premob@augsburg.edu

______________________

Registration and Zoom Information

submitted by gubrud@augsburg.edu

Opening Convocation – the official kick-off event for the 2024-25 academic year – is scheduled for Tuesday, August 27 at 10:50am in Si Melby. Members of faculty and staff are invited to form a clapping tunnel to welcome students. If you plan to be in the clapping tunnel, you may wear regalia or Auggie gear. Line up is scheduled for 10:20am along 71/2 th Street between Murphy Square and Anderson Music Hall. Also, a gentle reminder to seasoned Augsburg faculty and staff, consider inviting those who are new or newer to our community to join you in attending. If you are new faculty or staff or have never attended this before, it can be intimidating to know where and how to attend.

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Imagine Cedarfest is a big, family-friendly block party for neighborhood connection and community organization. This event is a fantastic way to experience artists, musicians, and local businesses from the neighborhood and imagine a better future together.

When the Minnesota Highway Commission (now the Minnesota Department of Transportation or MnDOT) routed and constructed I-94 through the urban core of the Twin Cities in the ’60s, it destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses and displaced thousands. Now, as MnDOT evaluates options for the highway’s future, we have the opportunity to influence one of the biggest policy decisions in decades.

BONUS! Got a Weinie Dog?! Start training now and register for the Weinie Dog Race!!!
This is the second annual Wienery Wiener and Wiener-Wannabe Dog Race. This will take place on Sunday September 8th in front of the Wienery during the Imagine Cedarfest event.

We will see how many registrants we get. If we have enough “pure” dachsunds, we will run a separate race just for wiener dogs. Otherwise, we will group dogs by size to try to keep things fair. We may also choose to run multiple heats.

Register for the race here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvJUYs5TQ8SSH0wWs62wwxmS5FeJYjI4ASS6GHyQKTA_d1UA/viewform

For more information visit: https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/imagine-cedarfest/

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Wanna learn more about Cedar-Riverside and Augsburg’s role in the neighborhood? Interested in the best spots for coffee, lunch, drinks, music, theater…and MORE?! Join your friendly community-engaged learning colleague, Jenean Gilmer, for a short presentation and walk/roll around the neighborhood. We’ll spend about twenty minutes on a presentation/lecture and walk for one hour, about one mile total. If it’s hot or rainy, bring an umbrella (for shade creation and water protection), and make sure to wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Meet in Oren Gateway 100 at 1:30, we’ll leave from there at 2:00 pm.

Please email gilmerje@augsburg.edu with any questions.

submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu

Please join us in the Quad on Tues. Aug. 20, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. for a staff and faculty ice cream social. Take a break and gather to enjoy time with colleagues and a make-your-own sundae bar.

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Wanna learn more about Cedar-Riverside and Augsburg’s role in the neighborhood? Interested in the best spots for coffee, lunch, drinks, music, theater…and MORE?! Join your friendly community-engaged learning colleague, Jenean Gilmer, for a short presentation and walk/roll around the neighborhood. We’ll spend about twenty minutes on a presentation/lecture and walk for one hour, about one mile total. If it’s hot or rainy, bring an umbrella (for shade creation and water protection), and make sure to wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Meet in Oren Gateway 100 at 1:30, we’ll leave from there at 2:00 pm. Everyone is welcome!

Please email gilmerje@augsburg.edu with any questions.

submitted by gubrud@augsburg.edu

Opening Convocation – the official kick-off event for the 2024-25 academic year – is scheduled for Tuesday, August 27 at 10:50am in Si Melby. Members of faculty and staff are invited to form a clapping tunnel to welcome students. If you plan to be in the clapping tunnel, you may wear regalia or Auggie gear. Line up is scheduled for 10:20am along 71/2 th Street between Murphy Square and Anderson Music Hall. Also, a gentle reminder to seasoned Augsburg faculty and staff, consider inviting those who are new or newer to our community to join you in attending. If you are new faculty or staff or have never attended this before, it can be intimidating to know where and how to attend.

submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu

Join our 100th Anniversary Tailgate Party: Celebrating 100 Years of Augsburg Athletics during Homecoming on October 12, 2024, as we enjoy conversations, drinks, and a brief program honoring our history and celebrating what’s to come.

This event is open to the Augsburg community—athletics, alumni, family and friends, staff, and faculty—as we celebrate our rich athletic history.

100th Anniversary Tailgate Party
Celebrating 100 Years of Augsburg Athletics
October 12, 2024
2:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Augsburg University, Lot J
Program: 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center
Cost: $25 for 21+ | $15 for under 21

Registration Details

submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu

Please join us in the Quad on Tues. Aug. 20, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. for a staff and faculty ice cream social. Take a break and gather to enjoy time with colleagues and a make-your-own sundae bar.

submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu

Join our 100th Anniversary Tailgate Party: Celebrating 100 Years of Augsburg Athletics during Homecoming on October 12, 2024, as we enjoy conversations, drinks, and a brief program honoring our history and celebrating what’s to come.

This event is open to the Augsburg community—athletics, alumni, family and friends, staff, and faculty—as we celebrate our rich athletic history.

100th Anniversary Tailgate Party
Celebrating 100 Years of Augsburg Athletics
October 12, 2024
2:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Augsburg University, Lot J
Program: 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center
Cost: $25 for 21+ | $15 for under 21

Registration Details

submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu

Join our 100th Anniversary Tailgate Party: Celebrating 100 Years of Augsburg Athletics during Homecoming on October 12, 2024, as we enjoy conversations, drinks, and a brief program honoring our history and celebrating what’s to come.

This event is open to the Augsburg community—athletics, alumni, family and friends, staff, and faculty—as we celebrate our rich athletic history.

100th Anniversary Tailgate Party
Celebrating 100 Years of Augsburg Athletics
October 12, 2024
2:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Augsburg University, Lot J
Program: 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center
Cost: $25 for 21+ | $15 for under 21

Registration Details

submitted by obeys@augsburg.edu

University Events has been working hard to launch a new request form for all events and meeting reservations. So that all requests can be saved in the same place, it is essential that faculty and staff use this form to submit all requests regardless of whether your event is basic or more complicated. Please note that if your event requires any special set up, catering, AV requests, etc. we require at least 15 business days (but more time is strongly recommended to ensure your event is a success). The new form, as well as all resources for planning your event, can be found at https://sites.augsburg.edu/events/

If you have trouble submitting the form, please screenshot the issue and email it to events@augsburg.edu so that we can look into fixing the issue.

University Events Site

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Smith Foundry will be closing its doors for good this Thursday, September 15th! This milestone is only possible thanks to the dedicated residents and allies of Little Earth and East Phillips who have fought tirelessly for generations against Smith Foundry and other industries that pollute our neighborhood.

Come celebrate this incredible feat at Cedar Field Park, Friday, August 16th from 5:30-8:30. We will have food, music, speakers, and art!

For more information visit https://www.instagram.com/eastphillipsurbanfarm

submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu

Please join us in the Quad on Tues. Aug. 20, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. for a staff and faculty ice cream social. Take a break and gather to enjoy time with colleagues and a make-your-own sundae bar.

submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu

Please join us in the Quad on Tues. Aug. 20, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. for a staff and faculty ice cream social. Take a break and gather to enjoy time with colleagues and a make-your-own sundae bar.

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Save the date! Imagine Cedarfest, September 8 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Imagine Cedarfest is a big, family-friendly block party for neighborhood connection and community organization. This event is a fantastic way to experience artists, musicians, and local businesses from the neighborhood and imagine a better future together.

When the Minnesota Highway Commission (now the Minnesota Department of Transportation or MnDOT) routed and constructed I-94 through the urban core of the Twin Cities in the ’60s, it destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses and displaced thousands. Now, as MnDOT evaluates options for the highway’s future, we have the opportunity to influence one of the biggest policy decisions in decades.

BONUS! Got a Weinie Dog?! Start training now and register for the Weinie Dog Race!!!
This is the second annual Wienery Wiener and Wiener-Wannabe Dog Race. This will take place on Sunday September 8th in front of the Wienery during the Imagine Cedarfest event.

We will see how many registrants we get. If we have enough “pure” dachsunds, we will run a separate race just for wiener dogs. Otherwise, we will group dogs by size to try to keep things fair. We may also choose to run multiple heats.

Register for the race here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvJUYs5TQ8SSH0wWs62wwxmS5FeJYjI4ASS6GHyQKTA_d1UA/viewform

For more information visit: https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/imagine-cedarfest/

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Save the date! Imagine Cedarfest, September 8 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Imagine Cedarfest is a big, family-friendly block party for neighborhood connection and community organization. This event is a fantastic way to experience artists, musicians, and local businesses from the neighborhood and imagine a better future together.

When the Minnesota Highway Commission (now the Minnesota Department of Transportation or MnDOT) routed and constructed I-94 through the urban core of the Twin Cities in the ’60s, it destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses and displaced thousands. Now, as MnDOT evaluates options for the highway’s future, we have the opportunity to influence one of the biggest policy decisions in decades.

BONUS! Got a Weinie Dog?! Start training now and register for the Weinie Dog Race!!!
This is the second annual Wienery Wiener and Wiener-Wannabe Dog Race. This will take place on Sunday September 8th in front of the Wienery during the Imagine Cedarfest event.

We will see how many registrants we get. If we have enough “pure” dachsunds, we will run a separate race just for wiener dogs. Otherwise, we will group dogs by size to try to keep things fair. We may also choose to run multiple heats.

Register for the race here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvJUYs5TQ8SSH0wWs62wwxmS5FeJYjI4ASS6GHyQKTA_d1UA/viewform

For more information visit: https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/imagine-cedarfest/