Category: Event Announcements

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Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am on October 10 for our next speaker in the Uncovering Vocation series. Dr. Sergio Madrid is an Augsburg faculty member in the education department and currently serves as the assistant director of the THRIVE Program. His topic is “I shouldn’t be here, and yet here I am tracking a calling.” In this heartfelt conversation, we will explore the path of discovering and pursuing a calling, inspired by a desire to serve and a belief in the goodness of humanity. We will discuss the ups and downs of this journey with empathy and honesty. Moreover, we will highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each step and guide individuals toward resources within the community that can facilitate profound realizations. Co-sponsored by Campus Ministry and the Christensen Center for Vocation.

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Join Interfaith at Augsburg for the next Interfaith Forum, a presentation and discussion with Busshō Lahn.

The benefits of meditative practices have been intuited for millennia, but now science has clearly observed the connection between mental wellness and curious self-awareness. The practice of mindfulness is now mainstream, and we’re beginning to ask deeper questions about what it really is, and about what it might be able to show us: What is the relationship between our mental health and our spirituality? What do words like compassion and wisdom mean for me in this age of anxiety? How are qualities like resiliency, courage, clarity, and kindness made available to us? In this program, Busshō Lahn draws upon insights from the Zen Buddhist tradition to address possible approaches to these questions based on his new book, Singing and Dancing Are the Voice of the Law (2022). http://listprod.stthomas.edu/t/550460/25509606/50076/15/?575396a8=MjAyM19GYWxsX1ByZXZpZXcgOS8yLzIwMjMgMToxMTo0OCBQTQ%3d%3d&x=817b1a38.

Event Details:
Thursday, October 12th, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Oren Gateway Center, Room 114

https://www.augsburg.edu/interfaith/interfaith-forum-on-october-12-with-bussho-lahn/

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Are you interested in learning more about Ecolab and what they offer for students or soon to be graduates? Stop by the Christensen Center to speak to a recruiter today, October 4th from 10am-1pm.

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Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am to hear President Paul Pribbenow introduce the Augsburg Saga series in chapel. We will be hearing from faculty, staff, and alumni who will examine the threads of Augsburg’s history that shape our identity and values. In the upcoming weeks, we will also hear from Stewart Van Cleve, University Archivist (October 17); Dr. Terrance Kwame-Ross, Associate Professor of of Education (November 17); and Katie Clark, Associate Professor, Executive Director of the Health Commons, and Dr. Muna Abdirahman, U of M (December 7).

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Join us at the next Interfaith Forum for a presentation and discussion with Busshō Lahn.

The benefits of meditative practices have been intuited for millennia, but now science has clearly observed the connection between mental wellness and curious self-awareness. The practice of mindfulness is now mainstream, and we’re beginning to ask deeper questions about what it really is, and about what it might be able to show us: What is the relationship between our mental health and our spirituality? What do words like compassion and wisdom mean for me in this age of anxiety? How are qualities like resiliency, courage, clarity, and kindness made available to us? In this program, Busshō Lahn draws upon insights from the Zen Buddhist tradition to address possible approaches to these questions based on his new book, Singing and Dancing Are the Voice of the Law (2022). http://listprod.stthomas.edu/t/550460/25509606/50076/15/?575396a8=MjAyM19GYWxsX1ByZXZpZXcgOS8yLzIwMjMgMToxMTo0OCBQTQ%3d%3d&x=817b1a38.

Event Details:
Thursday, October 12th, 7:00 pm
Oren Gateway Center, Room 114

https://www.augsburg.edu/interfaith/interfaith-forum-on-october-12-with-bussho-lahn/

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CLASS and Lindell Library invite you to a book discussion for “Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the 21st Century” edited by Alice Wong. “This anthology gives a glimpse into the rich complexity of the disabled experience, highlighting the passions, talents, and everyday lives of this community.”

We’ll discuss narratives from Part 2: “Becoming” on Thursday, October 5, 2023, 4:00-5:00 pm in Lindell Library, Room 301. We welcome you (students, faculty, and staff) to this discussion regardless of how much of the book you read! Snacks will be provided. Faculty/Staff: Good/Advanced standing credit for Diversity & Inclusion Certificate

A few copies of the book are available to borrow from Lindell Library at the circulation desk. You can find the book at your favorite bookstore and public library. For questions about this event or accommodation needs please contact class@augsburg.edu

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Join Augsburg University’s Reell Office of Seeing Things Whole for breakfast and conversation with compelling leaders from business, the arts, and education who share a common drive to bring greater wholeness and meaning to their organizations. You will hear candid stories of success and challenge at work, from creating space for individuals to thrive as their full selves at work, shaping policies to balance organizational and people needs, and navigating the practical realities of leading organizations through periods of prosperity and economic downturns.
The conversation is for anyone seeking to find greater meaning in their work and leadership—especially people who are new to managing teams, in charge of organizational policy in a post-pandemic world, or thinking about organizational futures.
Panelists:
• Najeeba Syeed, El-Hibri endowed chair and executive director of Interfaith at Augsburg University
• Jun-Li Wang, associate director of Springboard for the Arts
• Kyle E. Smith, co-CEO of Reell Precision Manufacturing
• Tom Henry, former CEO of Landry’s Bicycles (moderator)

Where: Augsburg University, Marshall Room
When: October 27th, 2023 at 8:30 – 10:30pm

Register here –> https://www.augsburg.edu/cace/arlo-page/event/?eventtemplate=58-humancentered-leadership-for-meaningful-work&event=159

Staff are able to register at no cost.

Reach out to Keri Clifton at cliftonk@augsburg.edu with questions.

Coffee and continental breakfast provided.

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Kristen Chamberlain, Director of First Year Experience, invites Augsburg faculty, staff and students to share their ideas about AugSem and the First Year Experience. Please join her for one of the following office hours.

Monday, October 2, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. in Hagfors Atrium

Wednesday, October 4, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. at Einstein’s

Tuesday, October 10, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in Foss Atrium

Thursday, October 12, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. in OGC Atrium.

Topics of conversation could include:
What do you like about AugSem currently? What do you dislike?
What works and what doesn’t?
In what ways does AugSem serve our current students? How does it not?
Can we use AugSem to invite our students into learning? What would that look like?
What could AugSem be? Dream big, dream small.

If none of the times listed above will work, or if you just prefer to write all your ideas out in an email in the middle of the night, you can email Kristen at chamberk@augsburg.edu OR we can set up a different time to grab coffee (or tea) and talk.

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The Augsburg Biology Department’s rooftop greenhouse grows an appreciation for and deeper understanding of the plants of our planet. The greenhouse is open to the Augsburg campus community on the first Thursday of every month during the semester, from noon to 3pm. The Augsburg community is invited to come see what we’ve got growing on, enjoy the tropical atmosphere and marvel at hundreds of plant species from all over the world.

The next First Thursday is this week, October 5, noon—3pm. The greenhouse is located on the 4th floor of the Hagfors Center.

Stay updated on greenhouse events by following us on Instagram!

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Due to multiple vacancies in University Events staff positions, we need to pause on booking events that require event planning assistance. The University Events office can still book campus meeting rooms, coordinate basic room set up, and book audio/visual support, but larger, more involved events cannot be fully supported by the department for the foreseeable future.

We have updated the University Events website to reflect this change. (See link below.) Please note: If you have bookmarked any links to the former event request pages or forms, please do not continue to use those links. Submissions to prior forms are not being monitored.

Thank you to the members of the President’s Leadership Team, the President’s Office, the Provost’s Office, and the deans and vice presidents who have been working with Meghan Gess, director of University Events, and me, to navigate this transition. We apologize for the inconvenience this scenario has caused, and appreciate the partnership across campus to ensure we do not take on more events than we can adequately support.

Augsburg University Events website

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TODAY, October 3rd All-staff gathering in Hoversten Chapel, 3:30-5:00 pm

Your staff senators are hosting a gathering for all staff members with the help of Campus Ministry. This gathering will provide space for you all to talk with each other and your senators to reflect on recent events and how we can best support your work at Augsburg moving forward. All staff members are encouraged to attend.

We’ll be serving coffee, hot cider, and cookies. Please fill out this brief Google Form to let us know if you’re coming (or not!), or to share any comments, concerns, and ideas you may have: https://forms.gle/a5fAbuwoZqxbteyQ7

We look forward to seeing you. Please email staffsenate@augsburg.edu with any questions.

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TOMORROW, October 3rd All-staff gathering in Hoversten Chapel, 3:30-5:00 pm

Your staff senators are hosting a gathering for all staff members with the help of Campus Ministry. This gathering will provide space for you all to talk with each other and your senators to reflect on recent events and how we can best support your work at Augsburg moving forward. All staff members are encouraged to attend.

We’ll be serving coffee, hot cider, and cookies. Please fill out this brief Google Form to let us know if you’re coming (or not!), or to share any comments, concerns, and ideas you may have: https://forms.gle/a5fAbuwoZqxbteyQ7

We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday. Please email staffsenate@augsburg.edu with any questions.

submitted by rjohn@augsburg.edu

Due to multiple vacancies in University Events staff positions, we need to pause on booking events that require event planning assistance. The University Events office can still book campus meeting rooms, coordinate basic room set up, and book audio/visual support, but larger, more involved events cannot be fully supported by the department for the foreseeable future.

We have updated the University Events website to reflect this change. (See link below.) Please note: If you have bookmarked any links to the former event request pages or forms, please do not continue to use those links. Submissions to prior forms are not being monitored.

I want to thank the members of the President’s Leadership Team, the President’s Office, the Provost’s Office, and the deans and vice presidents who have been working with Meghan Gess, director of University Events, and me, to navigate this transition. We apologize for the inconvenience this scenario has caused, and appreciate the partnership across campus to ensure we do not take on more events than we can adequately support.

Augsburg University Events website

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Augsburg students, faculty, and staff are invited to the 2023 Batalden Convocation in Applied Ethics. Join us on October 25, 2023, from 10–11 a.m. in Hoversten Chapel or via Zoom for this free public event on interfaith responses to trauma.

Globally, over 50% of persons experience some sort of trauma during their lifetime. At this year’s Batalden Convocation event, three panelists will share resources from their specific religious traditions (Hinduism, Judaism, and Islam) that respond to trauma and foster resilience. The faculty panelists include Assistant Professor Iva Patel, Assistant Professor Shayna Sheinfeld, and Professor Najeeba Syeed, El-Hibri Endowed Chair.

The Batalden Faculty Scholar Program in Applied Ethics strengthens the infusion of ethics and values into our campus community, so that the skills of ethical reasoning and critical reflection are hallmarks of Augsburg’s students, staff, faculty, and alumni.

If you wish to attend the Batalden Convocation via Zoom, register here.

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Augsburg will be hosting an in-person event focused on applying to paid research opportunities in STEM that is open to students, staff, and faculty from Augsburg and the broader community.

Applying for Paid Research Experiences in STEM

Thursday, November 9, 3:30-6:30 p.m.

Hagfors Center 150, Augsburg University

Workshop for students, staff, and faculty on identifying and applying for summer research opportunities with information on research programs such as National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs).

Panel for students: Student and alumni experiences

Panel for faculty and staff: Supporting equitable access and participation

Community dinner for students, staff, and faculty

Since dinner is provided, advance registration is greatly appreciated.

RSVP for November 2023 REU Workshop: https://forms.gle/p72zHc4Wvtdo3MLV7

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Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am as we recognize Orange Shirt Day, a national day of remembrance of those who survived Indian boarding schools and those who did not come home. Gabby Allan, American Indian Student Services Program Manager, will speak and share information about Orange Shirt Day.

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The Augsburg Biology Department’s rooftop greenhouse grows an appreciation for and deeper understanding of the plants of our planet. The greenhouse is open to the Augsburg campus community on the first Thursday of every month during the semester, from noon to 3pm. The Augsburg community is invited to come see what we’ve got growing on, enjoy the tropical atmosphere and marvel at hundreds of plant species from all over the world.

The next First Thursday is this week, October 5, noon—3pm. The greenhouse is located on the 4th floor of the Hagfors Center.

Stay updated on greenhouse events by following us on Instagram!

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The Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad applications are due October 5. This application cycle is for programs that start between December 1, 2023, and October 31, 2024 (Terms Accommodated: Spring 2024, Summer 2024, Fall 2024, and Academic Year 2024-2025)

Plan ahead to give yourself time to submit a solid application.

To be eligible for the Gilman a student must be a U.S. Citizen or National and receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application or during the term of the study abroad program or internship

Have questions? Get in touch:

abroad@augsburg.edu or studyabroad.augsburg.edu

Gilman Scholarship information and application

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We will offer a blessing of the animals in chapel at 10:40 am on Friday, October 6 in Hoversten Chapel. You are invited to bring your pet or emotional support or service animal to chapel for a blessing or send a photo to Janice Dames at dames@augsburg.edu by October 4 to have your pet featured in a chapel slideshow. World Animal Day is celebrated each year on October 4. On this day, animal life in all its forms is celebrated. The date was originally chosen 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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CLASS and Lindell Library invite you to a book discussion for “Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the 21st Century” edited by Alice Wong. “This anthology gives a glimpse into the rich complexity of the disabled experience, highlighting the passions, talents, and everyday lives of this community.”

We’ll discuss narratives from Part 2: “Becoming” on Thursday, October 5, 2023, 4:00-5:00 pm in Lindell Library, Room 301. We welcome you (students, faculty, and staff) to this discussion regardless of how much of the book you read! Snacks will be provided. Faculty/Staff: Good/Advanced standing credit for Diversity & Inclusion Certificate

A few copies of the book are available to borrow from Lindell Library at the circulation desk. You can find the book at your favorite bookstore and public library. For questions about this event or accommodation needs please contact class@augsburg.edu

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The Strommen Center is partnering with Northwestern Mutual to review students resumes and LinkedIn Profiles. Campus Recruiters will be on campus Monday, October 2nd between 10am-1pm to help students update their resumes and make the most of their LinkedIn account. You are invited to attend regardless of your major.

Sign up for an in-depth, 20 minute resume review with a recruiting expert. After your resume questions are answered, you will receive a $5 gift card that can be used at Nabo, Einstein Bros, Kafe Kafeega and the Commons!

Spots for the 20 minute sessions are limited, so sign-up soon!

Sign up on Handshake!

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Augsburg will be hosting an in-person event focused on applying to paid research opportunities in STEM that is open to students, staff, and faculty from Augsburg and the broader community.

Applying for Paid Research Experiences in STEM

Thursday, November 9, 3:30-6:30 p.m.

Hagfors Center 150, Augsburg University

Workshop for students, staff, and faculty on identifying and applying for summer research opportunities with information on research programs such as National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs).

Panel for students: Student and alumni experiences

Panel for faculty and staff: Supporting equitable access and participation

Community dinner for students, staff, and faculty

Since dinner is provided, advance registration is greatly appreciated.

RSVP for November 2023 REU Workshop

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Please join us at 10:40 am in the Sateren Auditorium (please note the change in location today) for chapel. University Pastor Babette Chatman will be preaching and we will hear student musicians perform.

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Join us from 2-4 p.m. this afternoon in the East Commons to share our best wishes with Ariel Gutierrez, who is leaving his full-time Augsburg position this week.

Ariel has planned and managed so many amazing events in his four years at Augsburg; please stop by to thank him for sharing his gifts and talents with us and creating so many terrific Auggie experiences!

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CLASS and Lindell Library invite you to a book discussion for “Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the 21st Century” edited by Alice Wong. “This anthology gives a glimpse into the rich complexity of the disabled experience, highlighting the passions, talents, and everyday lives of this community.”

We’ll discuss narratives from Part 2: “Becoming” on Thursday, October 5, 2023, 4:00-5:00 pm in Lindell Library, Room 301. We welcome you (students, faculty, and staff) to this discussion regardless of how much of the book you read! Snacks will be provided. Faculty/Staff: Good/Advanced standing credit for Diversity & Inclusion Certificate

A few copies of the book are available to borrow from Lindell Library at the circulation desk. You can find the book at your favorite bookstore and public library. For questions about this event or accommodation needs please contact class@augsburg.edu

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We will offer a blessing of the animals in chapel at 10:40 am on Friday, October 6 in Hoversten Chapel. You are invited to bring your pet or emotional support or service animal to chapel for a blessing or send a photo to Janice Dames at dames@augsburg.edu by October 4 to have your pet featured in a chapel slideshow. World Animal Day is celebrated each year on October 4. On this day, animal life in all its forms is celebrated. The date was originally chosen 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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Join Augsburg Interfaith Scholars for an interactive discussion on Judaism/Islam/Christianity and Interfaith Engagement.

Guest speakers include Matt Maruggi, Associate Professor of Religion and Department Chair and Shayna Sheinfeld, Assistant Professor of Religion and Philosophy.

Event details:
Thursday, September 28th (TONIGHT)
7:00 – 8:00 pm
Oren Gateway Center, 114

Learn more about Interfaith Scholars

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Tuesday, October 3rd All-staff gathering in Hoversten Chapel, 3:30-5:00 pm

Your staff senators are hosting a gathering for all staff members with the help of Campus Ministry. This gathering will provide space for you all to talk with each other and your senators to reflect on recent events and how we can best support your work at Augsburg moving forward. All staff members are encouraged to attend.

We’ll be serving coffee, hot cider, and cookies. Please fill out this brief Google Form to let us know if you’re coming (or not!), or to share any comments, concerns, and ideas you may have: https://forms.gle/a5fAbuwoZqxbteyQ7

We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday. Please email staffsenate@augsburg.edu with any questions.

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Homecoming is only two weeks away, and we are eager to bring students, alumni, parents, and friends together throughout the Homecoming week. Please join us! To view a full schedule, visit: https://www.augsburg.edu/homecoming/. To register for the events that you will be attending, visit: https://advancement.augsburg.edu/homecoming.

https://www.augsburg.edu/homecoming/ and https://advancement.augsburg.edu/homecoming

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All faculty and staff are invited to attend the Fall 2023 All Hands meeting at 11:30 a.m. in Hoversten Chapel today, Thursday, September 28. If needed, faculty and staff can also register to join via Zoom on the All Hands page on Inside Augsburg.

All Hands | Inside Augsburg (login required)

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The Strommen Center is partnering with Northwestern Mutual to review students resumes and LinkedIn Profiles. Campus Recruiters will be on campus Monday, October 2nd between 10am-1pm to help students update their resumes and make the most of their LinkedIn account. You are invited to attend regardless of your major.

Sign up for an in-depth, 20 minute resume review with a recruiting expert. After your resume questions are answered, you will receive a $5 gift card that can be used at Nabo, Einstein Bros, Kafe Kafeega and the Commons!

Spots for the 20 minute sessions are limited, so sign-up soon!

Sign up on Handshake!

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For fans of choral music, the Augsburg choral program invites you to a concert of Norway’s internationally-renowned Oslo Chamber Choir (Oslo Kammerkor) during their upcoming visit to the Twin Cities. The concert will feature a guest appearance by the Augsburg/Mirandola Collective.

Wednesday, October 4
7:30 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel
FREE

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All faculty and staff are invited to attend the Fall 2023 All Hands meeting at 11:30 a.m. in Hoversten Chapel tomorrow, Thursday, September 28. If needed, faculty and staff can also register to join via Zoom on the All Hands page on Inside Augsburg.

All Hands | Inside Augsburg (login required)

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FILM CLUB
Thursday, September 28th @4pm – 5pm, Foss 22B

Join us for our first Film Club meeting of the semester! This event is open to all students, not just film majors!

Hosted by: Communication Studies, Film, and New Media Department

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Join us tomorrow at 2 p.m. in the East Commons for a send-off for Ariel Gutierrez, who is leaving Augsburg at the end this week.

We are so grateful for the amazing work Ariel has done in his role as an event planner for Augsburg over the the past four years. Please stop by to thank him and wish him well in the future!

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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 Assocation 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. 28th & 29th in the Oyate Commons from 9am-4:30pm. 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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The Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad applications are due October 5. This application cycle is for programs that start between December 1, 2023, and October 31, 2024 (Terms Accommodated: Spring 2024, Summer 2024, Fall 2024, and Academic Year 2024-2025_
Plan ahead to give yourself time to submit a solid application.
To be eligible for the Gilman a student must be a U.S. Citizen or National and receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application or during the term of the study abroad program or internship
Have questions? Get in touch:
abroad@augsburg.edu or studyabroad.augsburg.edu

Gilman Scholarship information and application

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Student Ministry welcomes you TONIGHT in Hoversten Chapel at 8 pm for our first dinner church of the semester! There will be a waffle bar with plenty of toppings to choose from! Please RSVP on Auggie Life so we can ensure we have enough food for everyone. All are welcome!

Auggie Life Link: https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/event/9401251

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Join us for a weekly discussion centered around the Bible and theology led by pastoral intern D.J. We meet in the Hoversten Chapel every Wednesday at 6:30 PM. Feel free to contact us with any questions!

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September 28, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (Central Time)

Miles is a disability advocate, public speaker, Augmentative Communication User, and Educator. In this honest conversation, Miles provides a perspective from someone who has experienced the special education system firsthand.

Please join us using this Zoom link: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/93439253794

Miles Website: https://milesforma.com/

https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/93439253794

https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/93439253794

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Join Augsburg Interfaith Scholars for an interactive discussion on Judaism/Islam/Christianity and Interfaith Engagement.

Guest speakers include Matt Maruggi, Associate Professor of Religion and Department Chair and Shayna Sheinfeld, Assistant Professor of Religion and Philosophy.

Event details:
Thursday, September 28th
7:00 – 8:00 pm
Oren Gateway Center, 114

Learn more about Interfaith Scholars

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Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am today to hear Dr. Kelly Sherman-Conroy, Department of Religion and Philosophy, speak about indigenous spirituality. This is the first in a “Living Stories” 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.

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Join us this Thursday, Sept. 28, for a send-off reception for Ariel Gutierrez, University Events event planner. Ariel has taken a new job position and is leaving Augsburg at the end the month.

Please stop by the East Commons from 2-4 p.m. Thursday to thank Ariel for his tremendous work at Augsburg the past four years and to wish him well in the future!

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Wednesday, October 4th, 2023
4-7pm at Murphy Square
ALAS invites you all to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us. With this event we hope to embrace Latin American and it’s diverse and unique cultures. This is perfect for students to not only learn but to embrace different cultures through our programming and variety of cultural foods. Join us with cultural foods, games, activities and socializing with the Hispanic/Latin community. We are also looking for volunteers and paid student performers, so check out our Instagram @alas.augsburg for more information!

Auggie Life RSVP Link

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Join Augsburg Interfaith Scholars for an interactive discussion on Judaism/Islam/Christianity and Interfaith engagement.

Guest speakers include Matt Maruggi, Associate Professor of Religion and Department Chair and Shayna Sheinfeld, Assistant Professor of Religion and Philosophy.

Event details:
Thursday, September 28th
7:00 – 8:00 pm
Oren Gateway Center, 114

Learn more about Interfaith Scholars

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All faculty and staff are invited to attend the Fall 2023 All Hands meeting at 11:30 a.m. in Hoversten Chapel this Thursday, September 28. If needed, faculty and staff can also register to join via Zoom on the All Hands page on Inside Augsburg.

All Hands | Inside Augsburg (login required)

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Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 – 11:50 am today as we continue our “Uncovering Vocation” series co-sponsored by the Christensen Center for Vocation. Ericka Otterson, StepUP Director, will speak on “Where we come from is who we are, but we choose everyday who we become.”

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We will offer a blessing of the animals in chapel at 10:40 am on Friday, October 6 in Hoversten Chapel. You are invited to bring your pet or emotional support or service animal to chapel for a blessing or send a photo to Janice Dames at dames@augsburg.edu by October 4 to have your pet featured in a chapel slideshow. World Animal Day is celebrated each year on October 4. On this day, animal life in all its forms is celebrated. The date was originally chosen because it is the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, a nature lover and patron saint of animals and the environment.

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 – 11:50 am on September 26 as we continue our “Uncovering Vocation” series co-sponsored by the Christensen Center for Vocation. Ericka Otterson, StepUP Director, will speak on “Where we come from is who we are, but we choose everyday who we become.”

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Leaders create pathways for people and organizations to thrive, but it’s no easy task in today’s workplace. How do effective leaders navigate persistent challenges while remaining true to their values?

Join Augsburg University’s Reell Office of Seeing Things Whole for breakfast and conversation with compelling leaders from business, the arts, and education who share a common drive to bring greater wholeness and meaning to their organizations. You will hear candid stories of success and challenge at work, from creating space for individuals to thrive as their full selves at work, shaping policies to balance organizational and people needs, and navigating the practical realities of leading organizations through periods of prosperity and economic downturns.

The conversation is for anyone seeking to find greater meaning in their work and leadership—especially people who are new to managing teams, in charge of organizational policy in a post-pandemic world, or thinking about organizational futures.

Panelists:
● Najeeba Syeed, El-Hibri endowed chair and executive director of Interfaith at Augsburg University
● Jun-Li Wang, associate director of Springboard for the Arts
● Kyle E. Smith, co-CEO of Reell Precision Manufacturing
● Tom Henry, former CEO of Landry’s Bicycles (moderator)

Learn more and register: https://www.augsburg.edu/cace/arlo-page/event/?eventtemplate=58-humancentered-leadership-for-meaningful-work&event=159

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Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am today for yoga and breathing exercises led by Tara Mader, Assistant Professor, Department of Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science, Center for Teaching and Learning Fellow.

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Attention all Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors, register for the MN Private Colleges’ Fall Recruiting Fair.

Date: Tuesday Sept 26th, 2023
Time: 12pm-3pm
Location: Mpls Convention Center (free shuttle information will be provided when you sign up).

At the fair you will have the opportunity to meet with Minnesota, regional, and national companies hiring in the areas of consulting, banking/finance, accounting, actuarial science, stats/data science, technology, business analysis, management and leadership training/development, and project management.

Most employers will be actively recruiting for Summer 2024 internships and full-time careers. Other employers may anticipate hiring within the next six months. Take advantage of speaking with recruiters from a variety of different industries to learn how your career interests may fit with their hiring needs.

Registration Required.

Register on Handshake

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September 28, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (Central Time)

Miles is a disability advocate, public speaker, Augmentative Communication User, and Educator. In this honest conversation, Miles provides a perspective from someone who has experienced the special education system firsthand.

Please join us using this Zoom link: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/93439253794

Miles Website: https://milesforma.com/

https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/93439253794

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

Join Augsburg Interfaith Scholars for an interactive discussion on Judaism/Islam/Christianity and Interfaith Engagement.

Guest speakers include Matt Maruggi, Associate Professor of Religion and Department Chair and Shayna Sheinfeld, Assistant Professor of Religion and Philosophy.

Event details:
Thursday, September 28th
7:00 – 8:00 pm
Oren Gateway Center, 114

Learn more about Interfaith Scholars

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Augsburg students, faculty, and staff are invited to the 2023 Batalden Convocation in Applied Ethics. Join us on October 25, 2023, from 10–11 a.m. in Hoversten Chapel or via Zoom for this free public event on interfaith responses to trauma.

Globally, over 50% of persons experience some sort of trauma during their lifetime. At this year’s Batalden Convocation event, three panelists will share resources from their specific religious traditions (Hinduism, Judaism, and Islam) that respond to trauma and foster resilience. The faculty panelists include Assistant Professor Iva Patel, Assistant Professor Shayna Sheinfeld, and Professor Najeeba Syeed, El-Hibri Endowed Chair.

The Batalden Faculty Scholar Program in Applied Ethics strengthens the infusion of ethics and values into our campus community, so that the skills of ethical reasoning and critical reflection are hallmarks of Augsburg’s students, staff, faculty, and alumni.

If you wish to attend the Batalden Convocation via Zoom, register here.

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All faculty and staff are invited to attend the Fall 2023 All Hands meeting at 11:30 a.m. in Hoversten Chapel next Thursday, September 28. If needed, faculty and staff can also register to join via Zoom on the All Hands page on Inside Augsburg.

All Hands | Inside Augsburg (login required)

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CLASS and Lindell Library invite you to a book discussion for “Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the 21st Century” edited by Alice Wong. “This anthology gives a glimpse into the rich complexity of the disabled experience, highlighting the passions, talents, and everyday lives of this community.”

We’ll discuss narratives from Part 2: “Becoming” on Thursday, October 5, 2023, 4:00-5:00 pm in Lindell Library, Room 301. We welcome you (students, faculty, and staff) to this discussion regardless of how much of the book you read! Snacks will be provided. Faculty/Staff: Good/Advanced standing credit for Diversity & Inclusion Certificate

A few copies of the book are available to borrow from Lindell Library at the circulation desk. You can find the book at your favorite bookstore and public library. For questions about this event or accommodation needs please contact class@augsburg.edu

submitted by rjohnson@augsburg.edu

FILM CLUB
Thursday, September 28th @4pm – 5pm, Foss 22B

Join us for our first Film Club meeting of the semester! This event is open to all students, not just film majors!

Hosted by: Communication Studies, Film, and New Media Department

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Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am for a mindfulness and healing chapel. Ellie Olson, Director of the Center for Counseling and Wellness, will offer a short reflection followed by mindfulness practice led by Tara Mader, Assistant Professor, Department of Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science, Center for Teaching and Learning Fellow.

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All faculty and staff are invited to attend the Fall 2023 All Hands meeting at 11:30 a.m. in Hoversten Chapel next Thursday, September 28. If needed, faculty and staff can also register to join via Zoom on the All Hands page on Inside Augsburg.

All Hands | Inside Augsburg (login required)

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Attention all Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors, register for the MN Private Colleges’ Fall Recruiting Fair.

Date: Tuesday Sept 26th, 2023
Time: 12pm-3pm
Location: Mpls Convention Center (free shuttle information will be provided when you sign up).

At the fair you will have the opportunity to meet with Minnesota, regional, and national companies hiring in the areas of consulting, banking/finance, accounting, actuarial science, stats/data science, technology, business analysis, management and leadership training/development, and project management.

Most employers will be actively recruiting for Summer 2024 internships and full-time careers. Other employers may anticipate hiring within the next six months. Take advantage of speaking with recruiters from a variety of different industries to learn how your career interests may fit with their hiring needs.

Registration Required.

Register on Handshake

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Join Augsburg Interfaith Scholars for an interactive discussion on Judaism/Islam/Christianity and Interfaith engagement.

Guest speakers include Matt Maruggi, Associate Professor of Religion and Department Chair and Shayna Sheinfeld, Assistant Professor of Religion and Philosophy.

Event details:
Thursday, September 28th
7:00 – 8:00 pm
Oren Gateway Center, 114

Learn more about Interfaith Scholars

submitted by ccharles@augsburg.edu

CLASS and Lindell Library invite you to a book discussion for “Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the 21st Century” edited by Alice Wong. “This anthology gives a glimpse into the rich complexity of the disabled experience, highlighting the passions, talents, and everyday lives of this community.”

We’ll discuss narratives from Part 2: “Becoming” on Thursday, October 5, 2023, 4:00-5:00 pm in Lindell Library, Room 301. We welcome you (students, faculty, and staff) to this discussion regardless of how much of the book you read! Snacks will be provided. Faculty/Staff: Good/Advanced standing credit for Diversity & Inclusion Certificate

A few copies of the book are available to borrow from Lindell Library at the circulation desk. You can find the book at your favorite bookstore and public library. For questions about this event or accommodation needs please contact class@augsburg.edu

submitted by rjohn@augsburg.edu

Join us next Thursday for a send-off reception for Ariel Gutierrez, University Events event planner. Ariel has taken a new job position and will be leaving Augsburg at the end of September.

Please stop by the East Commons from 2-4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28, to thank Ariel for his tremendous work at Augsburg the past four years and to wish him well in the future!

submitted by ahmedll9@augsburg.edu

Come and get to know more about Oromos and their culture!

AOSU Tabling:

Date: Thursday, Sept 21st & Friday, Sept. 22nd
Time: (Thursday: 11:20am-11:50am)(Friday: 10:20-10:50am)
Location: Christensen Center

Board Positions Available-
Event Coordinator
Public Relations
Secretary

Follow us on Instagram: @Augsburg.OSU
Email Us: Oromostudentunion@augsburg.edu

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For fans of choral music, the Augsburg choral program invites you to a concert of Norway’s internationally-renowned Oslo Chamber Choir (Oslo Kammerkor) during their upcoming visit to the Twin Cities. The concert will feature a guest appearance by the Augsburg/Mirandola Collective.

Wednesday, October 4
7:30 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel
FREE

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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 Assocation 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. 28th & 29th in the Oyate Commons from 9am-4:30pm. 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 the story of Orange Shirt Day

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The Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad applications are due October 5. This application cycle is for programs that start between December 1, 2023, and October 31, 2024 (Terms Accommodated: Spring 2024, Summer 2024, Fall 2024, and Academic Year 2024-2025)

Plan ahead to give yourself time to submit a solid application.

To be eligible for the Gilman a student must be a U.S. Citizen or National and receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application or during the term of the study abroad program or internship

Have questions? Get in touch:

abroad@augsburg.edu or studyabroad.augsburg.edu

Gilman Scholarship information and application

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 – 11:50 am on September 26 as we continue our “Uncovering Vocation” series co-sponsored by the Christensen Center for Vocation. Ericka Otterson, StepUP Director, will speak on “Where we come from is who we are, but we choose everyday who we become.”

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Students, faculty, and staff are invited to join us in Hoversten Chapel TODAY for the 2023 Christensen Symposium.

THE PURPOSE GAP
Patrick B. Reyes, PhD

Thursday, September 21, 2023
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Foss Center, Hoversten Chapel

How do we create conditions for people to find meaning and purpose in their lives? Leveraging research and practices from his award-winning book, The Purpose Gap, Dr. Reyes will lead an interactive and participatory lecture to address the many challenges plaguing our society. Together, we will embody a more hopeful and equitable future.

A Chicano writer, theologian, and executive leader, Patrick B. Reyes, Ph.D., is the award-winning author of The Purpose Gap (WJK 2021) and Nobody Cries When We Die (Chalice Press, 2017). He is the dean of Auburn Theological Seminary. He was inducted into the Morehouse College MLK Jr. Collegium of Scholars in 2023. The Council of Independent Colleges NetVUE selected The Purpose Gap as the Big Read for 2022-2023. Patrick serves on boards in theological and higher education, publications, and the non-profit sector, supporting the next generation of Black, Indigenous, and Chicano spiritual and cultural leaders. Patrick holds a doctorate and masters from Claremont School of Theology, an M.Div. from Boston University School of Theology, and is a proud graduate of California State University, Sacramento. He lives on ancestral land in New Mexico, embracing the cultural and religious traditions and communities he and his family inherit and belong to.

Christensen Symposium

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Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am as we welcome our Muslim Student Association leaders. The MSA leaders will each share a bit about themselves and their goals for MSA this year.

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The Augsburg community is invited to join CGEE in welcoming Pinias Kashedi, Global Faculty from Namibia, on campus! He will be hosting a talk about the marginalization of youth in Southern Africa, titled, “Education Capture and Youth Marginalization in Namibia.” A brief description is below:

In 2023, economic opportunities for young people in Namibia are drying up. The country is facing nearly 90,000 unemployed graduates, many with advanced educational qualifications, in a nation with a total population of approximately 2.5 million. With one of the highest unemployment rates in Africa, there is a prevailing belief among Namibian youth that political activism does not yield results.

Colonial and social injustices are a factor to these contemporary issues, but also an inherited education system which perpetuates economic and social marginalization of young people. What measures, if any, is the Namibian government undertaking to address these pressing concerns? Mr. Kashedi will expound upon these matters from his point of view as a Namibian citizen who has worked with youth for many years, during this captivating “GlobalEd” talk right here at Augsburg University.

When: Wednesday, September 20th
Time: 3:40 p.m.
Where: OGC 100

ALL are welcome to attend! We appreciate an RSVP, but it is not required.

RSVP Today

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 – 11:50 am on September 26 as we continue our “Uncovering Vocation” series co-sponsored by the Christensen Center for Vocation. Ericka Otterson, StepUP Director, will speak on “Where we come from is who we are, but we choose everyday who we become.”

submitted by rjohn@augsburg.edu

We are sad to say that Ariel Gutierrez has taken a new job position and will be leaving Augsburg at the end of September. Ariel has been a core member of the University Events team for the past four years and was one of two team members managing all of the back-to-school events this fall.

We’ve schedule a send-off event for Ariel from 2-4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28 in East Commons. Please stop by to share our deep gratitude for Ariel’s outstanding work at Augsburg and to wish him well in his future endeavors!

submitted by nguyenma@augsburg.edu

Attention all Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors, register for the MN Private Colleges’ Fall Recruiting Fair.

Date: Tuesday Sept 26th, 2023
Time: 12pm-3pm
Location: Mpls Convention Center (free shuttle information will be provided when you sign up).

At the fair you will have the opportunity to meet with Minnesota, regional, and national companies hiring in the areas of consulting, banking/finance, accounting, actuarial science, stats/data science, technology, business analysis, management and leadership training/development, and project management.

Most employers will be actively recruiting for Summer 2024 internships and full-time careers. Other employers may anticipate hiring within the next six months. Take advantage of speaking with recruiters from a variety of different industries to learn how your career interests may fit with their hiring needs.

Registration Required.

Register on Handshake

submitted by ahmedll9@augsburg.edu

Come and get to know more about Oromos and their culture!

AOSU Tabling:

Date: Thursday, Sept 21st & Friday, Sept. 22nd
Time: (Thursday: 11:20am-11:50am)(Friday: 10:20-10:50am)
Location: Christensen Center

Board Positions Available-
Event Coordinator
Public Relations
Secretary

Follow us on Instagram: @Augsburg.OSU
Email Us: Oromostudentunion@augsburg.edu

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1RRZR_MqAda4R-JUAthT5IRF2Ebs2SijwENxw77Gcddo/edit?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

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CLASS and Lindell Library invite you to a book discussion for “Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the 21st Century” edited by Alice Wong. “This anthology gives a glimpse into the rich complexity of the disabled experience, highlighting the passions, talents, and everyday lives of this community.”

We’ll discuss narratives from Part 2: “Becoming” on Thursday, October 5, 2023, 4:00-5:00 pm in Lindell Library, Room 301. We welcome you (students, faculty, and staff) to this discussion regardless of how much of the book you read! Snacks will be provided. Faculty/Staff: Good/Advanced standing credit for Diversity & Inclusion Certificate

A few copies of the book are available to borrow from Lindell Library at the circulation desk. You can find the book at your favorite bookstore and public library. For questions about this event please contact class@augsburg.edu

submitted by hardaker@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg community is invited to join CGEE in welcoming Pinias Kashedi, Global Faculty from Namibia, on campus! He will be hosting a talk about the marginalization of youth in Southern Africa, titled, “Education Capture and Youth Marginalization in Namibia.” A brief description is below:

In 2023, economic opportunities for young people in Namibia are drying up. The country is facing nearly 90,000 unemployed graduates, many with advanced educational qualifications, in a nation with a total population of approximately 2.5 million. With one of the highest unemployment rates in Africa, there is a prevailing belief among Namibian youth that political activism does not yield results.

Colonial and social injustices are a factor to these contemporary issues, but also an inherited education system which perpetuates economic and social marginalization of young people. What measures, if any, is the Namibian government undertaking to address these pressing concerns? Mr. Kashedi will expound upon these matters from his point of view as a Namibian citizen who has worked with youth for many years, during this captivating “GlobalEd” talk right here at Augsburg University.

When: Wednesday, September 20th
Time: 3:40 p.m.
Where: OGC 100

ALL are welcome to attend! We appreciate an RSVP, but it is not required.

RSVP Today!

submitted by lenze@augsburg.edu

The Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad applications are due October 5. This application cycle is for programs that start between December 1, 2023, and October 31, 2024 (Terms Accommodated: Spring 2024, Summer 2024, Fall 2024, and Academic Year 2024-2025_
Plan ahead to give yourself time to submit a solid application.
To be eligible for the Gilman a student must be a U.S. Citizen or National and receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application or during the term of the study abroad program or internship
Have questions? Get in touch:
abroad@augsburg.edu or studyabroad.augsburg.edu

Gilman Scholarship Information and Application

submitted by nguyenma@augsburg.edu

Attention all Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors. Register for the MN Private Colleges’ Fall Recruiting Fair.

At the fair you will have the opportunity to meet with Minnesota, regional, and national companies hiring in the areas of consulting, banking/finance, accounting, actuarial science, stats/data science, technology, business analysis, management and leadership training/development, and project management.

Most employers will be actively recruiting for Summer 2024 internships and full-time careers. Other employers may anticipate hiring within the next six months. Take advantage of speaking with recruiters from a variety of different industries to learn how your career interests may fit with their hiring needs.

Registration Required.

Register on Handshake

submitted by ahmedll9@augsburg.edu

Come and get to know more about Oromos and their culture!

AOSU Tabling:

Date: Thursday, Sept 21st & Friday, Sept. 22nd
Time: (Thursday: 11:20am-11:50am)(Friday: 10:20-10:50am)
Location: Christensen Center

Board Positions Available-
Event Coordinator
Public Relations
Secretary

Follow us on Instagram: @Augsburg.OSU
Email Us: Oromostudentunion@augsburg.edu

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScN0-TSnYYau3qb6zK3AZfTe5Gi-n9je4DsuEmgl-NDK-g_RA/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

submitted by lenze@augsburg.edu

The Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad applications are due October 5. This application cycle is for programs that start between December 1, 2023, and October 31, 2024 (Terms Accommodated: Spring 2024, Summer 2024, Fall 2024, and Academic Year 2024-2025_
Plan ahead to give yourself time to submit a solid application.
To be eligible for the Gilman a student must be a U.S. Citizen or National and receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application or during the term of the study abroad program or internship
Have questions? Get in touch:
abroad@augsburg.edu or studyabroad.augsburg.edu

Gilman Scholarship information and application

submitted by madrids@augsburg.edu

September 28th, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (Central Time)

Miles is a Disability advocate, public speaker, Augmentative Communication User, and Educator. In this honest conversation, Miles provides a perspective from someone who has experienced the special education system first hand.

Please join us using this Zoom link: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/93439253794

Miles Website: https://milesforma.com/

https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/93439253794

https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/93439253794

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

Your financial future matters. We understand that planning for your future, especially retirement, can be a complex and sometimes daunting task. Even though employer retirement contributions are temporarily paused, it’s vital to plan for tomorrow.

We’re excited to offer Augsburg retirement plan members Free one-on-one financial consultations with Jim Soholt of TIAA. And, it’s at no additional cost as a part of your retirement plan.
You’ll get answers to these questions and more:
– Am I invested in the right mix of investments to help meet my goals?
– Am I saving enough to create the retirement income I need?
– How do I take income from my retirement account once I stop working?

Sessions offered on campus in the Cedar Room
9:00AM – 4:00 PM Tuesday 9/26
9:00AM – 4:00 PM Wednesday 9/27
9:00AM – 4:00 PM Thursday 9/28

RSVP Today using the link below (requires logging in to your TIAA account) or by calling 800-732-8353

Your financial well-being is our priority. Don’t miss out on this chance to take control of your financial future.

RSVP for a One-on-One Consultation

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Augsburg students, faculty, and staff are invited to the 2023 Batalden Convocation in Applied Ethics. Join us on October 25, 2023, from 10–11 a.m. in Hoversten Chapel or via Zoom for this free public event on interfaith responses to trauma.

Globally, over 50% of persons experience some sort of trauma during their lifetime. At this year’s Batalden Convocation event, three panelists will share resources from their specific religious traditions (Hinduism, Judaism, and Islam) that respond to trauma and foster resilience. The faculty panelists include Assistant Professor Iva Patel, Assistant Professor Shayna Sheinfeld, and Professor Najeeba Syeed, El-Hibri Endowed Chair.

The Batalden Faculty Scholar Program in Applied Ethics strengthens the infusion of ethics and values into our campus community, so that the skills of ethical reasoning and critical reflection are hallmarks of Augsburg’s students, staff, faculty, and alumni.

Batalden Convocation

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Please join in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am for 20-minutes of Mindfulness. We will have time to listen to a text and reflect on it and discuss it.

submitted by ccharles@augsburg.edu

CLASS and Lindell Library invite you to a book discussion for “Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the 21st Century” edited by Alice Wong. “This anthology gives a glimpse into the rich complexity of the disabled experience, highlighting the passions, talents, and everyday lives of this community.”

We’ll discuss narratives from Part 2: “Becoming” on Thursday, October 5, 2023, 4:00-5:00 pm in Lindell Library, Room 301. We welcome you (students, faculty, and staff) to this discussion regardless of how much of the book you read! Snacks will be provided. Faculty/Staff: Good/Advanced standing credit for Diversity & Inclusion Certificate

A few copies of the book are available to borrow from Lindell Library at the circulation desk. You can find the book at your favorite bookstore and public library. For questions about this event please contact class@augsburg.edu

submitted by madrids@augsburg.edu

September 28th, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (Central Time)

Miles is a Disability advocate, public speaker, Augmentative Communication User, and Educator. In this honest conversation, Miles provides a perspective from someone who has experienced the special education system first hand.

Please join us using this Zoom link: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/93439253794

Miles Website: https://milesforma.com/

https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/93439253794

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

Your financial future matters. We understand that planning for your future, especially retirement, can be a complex and sometimes daunting task. Even though employer retirement contributions are temporarily paused, it’s vital to plan for tomorrow.

We’re excited to offer Augsburg retirement plan members Free one-on-one financial consultations with Jim Soholt of TIAA. And, it’s at no additional cost as a part of your retirement plan.
You’ll get answers to these questions and more:
– Am I invested in the right mix of investments to help meet my goals?
– Am I saving enough to create the retirement income I need?
– How do I take income from my retirement account once I stop working?

Sessions offered on campus in the Cedar Room
9:00AM – 4:00 PM Tuesday 9/26
9:00AM – 4:00 PM Wednesday 9/27
9:00AM – 4:00 PM Thursday 9/28

RSVP Today using the link below (requires logging in to your TIAA account) or by calling 800-732-8353

Your financial well-being is our priority. Don’t miss out on this chance to take control of your financial future.

RSVP for a One-on-One Consultation

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

Get a chance to see one of Augsburg’s powerful programs in action at the MNUDL Mayors Challenge: The Great Prosperity Debate.

At the event, four urban debaters from both sides of the river will compete in a showcase debate about economic inequality, centered on Universal Basic Income. Governor Tim Walz and First Lady Gwen Walz will be in attendance, along with invited guests Mayor Jacob Frey and Mayor Melvin Carter along with various other VIPs!

This event is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to 1,300+ middle and high school students in the Twin Cities. Learn more about our programming here: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/

Join us from 5-8 PM at the American Swedish Institute on Thursday, September 21st.

We hope you’ll join us to see our program in action! Get your ticket today:
https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/2023-mayors-challenge/

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am for a 20-minute chapel service with Pastor John Schwehn preaching.

submitted by syeedn@augsburg.edu

The Interfaith Institute will be hosting seven Interfaith Forums this academic year.
We’re so excited to welcome Dr. Iva Patel as our speaker for the first of seven Interfaith Forums planned by the Interfaith Institute this year! She will be presenting on Hindu approaches to interfaith relationships. She is on the faculty of Augsburg University. She is a scholar, translator, and instructor of Asian religious literature with specialization in literary cultures of Indian religious traditions.

We’re honored to have her join us at 7 pm, Thursday, September 14, Oren Gateway Center, OGC 114. Open to everyone on our campus community. Look for more forums coming up throughout this semester!

https://www.augsburg.edu/interfaith/interfaith-forum-on-september-14-with-dr-iva-patel/

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TriBeta and the Biology Dept. Greenhouse are holding their annual plant sale!

Date: Thursday, September 14
Time: 10 a.m. — 3 pm.
Where: Lobby of the Christensen Center

We’ll have easy-care houseplants, including some lush begonias and peperomias, aroids, cacti and succulents, and even a few carnivorous pitcher plants! We’ll also have a select number of mature specimens for sale for those houseplant afficionados. Stocks of the most desirable species are limited, so get there early!

Cash or PayPal accepted. Plant prices start at $5. Funds raised directly support greenhouse operations and the Augsburg chapter of the TriBeta Biology Honors Society.

plant sale poster

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September 28th, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (Central Time).

Miles is a Disability advocate, public speaker, Augmentative Communication User, and Educator. In this honest conversation, Miles provides a perspective from someone who has experienced the special education system firsthand.

Please join us using this Zoom link: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/93439253794

https://milesforma.com/

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am for a blessing of the Interfaith Scholars. Interfaith Scholars are students who are interested in exploring the religious diversity of the Augsburg student body, the wider Twin Cities community, and the United States through interreligious dialogue and action. Dr. Najeeba Syeed, El Hibri Professor of Religion and Executive Director of Interfaith at Augsburg, teaches the course and will introduce the scholars.

submitted by ccharles@augsburg.edu

CLASS and Lindell Library invite you to a book discussion for “Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the 21st Century” edited by Alice Wong. “This anthology gives a glimpse into the rich complexity of the disabled experience, highlighting the passions, talents, and everyday lives of this community.”

We’ll discuss narratives from Part 2: “Becoming” on Thursday, October 5, 2023, 4:00-5:00 pm in Lindell Library, Room 301. We welcome you (students, faculty, and staff) to this discussion regardless of how much of the book you read! Snacks will be provided. Faculty/Staff: Good/Advanced standing credit for Diversity & Inclusion Certificate

A few copies of the book are available to borrow from Lindell Library at the circulation desk. You can find the book at your favorite bookstore and public library. For questions about this event please contact class@augsburg.edu

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

“We Are Riverside” Cultural Workshops at Brian Coyle Center: Somali, Oromo and Native American

Join Pillsbury United Communities at the Brian Coyle Center for their “We Are Riverside” series of cultural immersion workshops planned in partnership with neighborhood organizations and businesses. These events uplift the cultures of Cedar-Riverside to build bridges of understanding across our community.

Workshops are four hours on Saturday afternoons leading up to the Cedar-Riverside Multicultural Dinner on Thursday, September 21st–mark your calendars, this is a much-loved community gathering with great food from restaurants across the neighborhood, performances from different cultural groups, translators to help neighbors connect across language barriers and a bunch of other fun stuff!

You can register for the workshops using the links below. There is a suggested donation of $25 dollars, but you do not have to pay to register or attend–all are welcome!

Saturday, 16 September
We Are Cedar-Riverside: Oromo Cultural Immersion Workshop
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/we-are-cedar-riverside-oromo-cultural-immersion-workshop-tickets-695501372327?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

Saturday, 23 September
We Are Cedar-Riverside: Native American Cultural Immersion Workshop
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/we-are-cedar-riverside-native-american-cultural-immersion-workshop-tickets-696101306747?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

We Are Riverside

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Transmigrating Cassettes Vol. 1

Friday, September 15, 5:30 – 8:00 PM
program starts at 6 PM

Soomaal House Gallery
2200 Minnehaha Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404

Organized as part of the public program for the inaugural 2023-2024 Soomaal House Archive Fellowship.

The public is invited to the concluding presentation by Soomaal House Archive Fellows-in-residence SITAAD (Leyla Degan and Naima Hassan). Over the course of the residency, the fellows have developed the first iteration of their project Transmigrating Cassettes in various settings, including Milan, Amsterdam, New York City, New Jersey, and Minneapolis. In the Twin Cities, the fellows have benefited from a rich program delivered by Soomaal House of Art, Immigration History Research Center Archives (IHRCA), and The Liberal Arts Engagement Hub.

The presentation will delve into the fellows’ sonic-research methodology and their activation of Augustus F. Sherman’s Somali Photographs. The fellows will provide a walk-through of their archival research visits to Ellis Island, New York Public Library, Drew University (GCAH) and their findings. The presentation will conclude with a sonic offering.

The presentation will include light refreshments.

REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/presenting-transmigrating-cassettes-tickets-717381787237?aff=oddtdtcreator

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GENERAL / GALLERY HOURS
Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday
1 – 5 PM

CURRENT EXHIBIT:
The Blooming Lotus Flower
August 19 – September 23, 2023

submitted by vaneck@augsburg.edu

TriBeta and the Biology Dept. Greenhouse are holding their annual plant sale!

Date: Thursday, September 14
Time: 10 a.m. — 3 pm.
Where: Lobby of the Christensen Center

We’ll have easy-care houseplants, including some lush begonias and peperomias, aroids, cacti and succulents, and even a few carnivorous pitcher plants! We’ll also have a select number of mature specimens for sale for those houseplant afficionados. Stocks of the most desirable species are limited, so get there early!

Cash or PayPal accepted. Plant prices start at $5. Funds raised directly support greenhouse operations and the Augsburg chapter of the TriBeta Biology Honors Society.

plant sale poster