Augsburg University News and Announcements
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Stop by the Christensen Center Lobby to speak to these employers. Grab a freebie and learn more about the organization and what opportunities they have for you!
Monday October 16th, 2023 (TODAY):
Peace Corps from 9am-1pm
Tuesday October 17th, 2023:
– Homeward Bound from 11am-1pm
– UPS from 10:30am-12:30pm
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Join us for a screening and discussion of the film “Murderball”! This film presents the stories of athletes competing in Wheelchair Rugby leading up to the 2004 Paralympic Games (with a particular focus on the US and Canadian teams). The film explores personal narratives alongside action-packed competition footage. We’ll follow the film with time to debrief and discuss.
Date and time: Monday, October 23, 4:00-6:15 pm
Location: Science Hall 123
Hosted by CLASS/Disability Resources. Snacks will be provided. This film is rated “R” due to strong language and sexual content. For questions or accommodation needs, please contact class@augsburg.edu.
Faculty and Staff who have earned their Diversity & Inclusion Certificate may use this event to contribute to Good/Advanced Standing.
Hope to see you there!
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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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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.
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Please join us in Hoversten Chapel on Wednesday, October 18, at 10:40 am to hear from Rabbi Matthew Goldberg, Assistant Rabbi at Beth El Synagogue as part of our “Living Stories” series. In collaboration with the department of religion and philosophy and the Augsburg Interfaith Institute, each month a practitioner of a different faith or spiritual tradition will share their story in chapel.
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Employers are looking to hire YOU for summer 2024 internships and full-time jobs after graduation. Even if you’re not looking for a job yet, join us to start thinking about your future career.
Date: Wed Oct 18th, 2023 from 3-5pm
Where: Foss Center
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Feeling unsure about how to prepare for the internship and career fair on Wed. Oct 18th from 3-5pm? Attend this preparation session to know what to do before, during and after the fair. Grab a fancy Augsburg padfolio to finalize your professional look!
Prep session:
Tues Oct 17th from 3:30-4:30pm
Strommen Center (Across from Einstein)
Registration is not required.
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Join us for a screening and discussion of the film “Murderball”! This film presents the stories of athletes competing in Wheelchair Rugby leading up to the 2004 Paralympic Games (with a particular focus on the US and Canadian teams). The film explores personal narratives alongside action-packed competition footage. We’ll follow the film with time to debrief and discuss.
Date and time: Monday, October 23, 4:00-6:15 pm
Location: Science Hall 123
Hosted by CLASS/Disability Resources. Snacks will be provided. This film is rated “R” due to strong language and sexual content. For questions or accommodation needs, please contact class@augsburg.edu.
Faculty and Staff who have earned their Diversity & Inclusion Certificate may use this event to contribute to Good/Advanced Standing.
Hope to see you there!
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Employers are looking to hire YOU for summer 2024 internships and full-time jobs after graduation. Even if you’re not looking for a job yet, join us to start thinking about your future career.
Date: Wed Oct 18th, 2023 from 3-5pm
Where: Foss Center
Registration is Required.
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Tues Oct 17th from 3:30-4:30pm
Strommen Center (Across from Einstein)
Registration is not required.
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We’re thrilled to have students, alumni, family, and friends on campus for all of our Homecoming events between October 8-14, 2023! Today we have the Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony in Hoversten Chapel at 3 p.m. and a Homecoming Dance for students in East Commons at 7:30 p.m. Check out the Homecoming & Reunion Weekend website for full schedule details: https://www.augsburg.edu/homecoming/.
If you have questions about any event, please contact our Alumni Relations office at 612-330-1580 or email alumni@augsburg.edu.
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Taste of Augsburg 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Murphy Square
Come to Murphy Square between 11:00 a.m.–1:00p.m. and meet many of Augsburg’s student groups and other member associations. Not only can you enjoy yummy food and drinks, but your purchases will directly support the student groups. Tickets will be on sale near Murphy Square, and you will be able to purchase various food, beverages, raffle tickets, and game entries throughout the event!
RSVP for Homecoming Events: https://advancement.augsburg.edu/homecoming
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Celebrate Día de los Muertos with Centro Tyrone Guzman and Mia!
WHEN: Saturday, October 28th, 2023, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Minneapolis Institute of Art
Target Atrium – 1st Floor
2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404
HOW TO GET THERE: Take the #2 Metro Transit bus line from Franklin and 22nd to Franklin and 3rd Avenue. https://www.metrotransit.org/route/2
Celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with Centro Tyrone Guzman and Mia. Visit a community ofrenda (altar) created by artist Monica Vega, and enjoy family-friendly art-making activities, music, dancing, snacks, and more! – All activities are free and open to the public!
“Day of the Dead is an opportunity to remember those who are no longer with us and, in doing so, keep their spirits alive. I like to think about the afterlife as two different worlds – one inhabited by people who are no longer living but continue to be remembered by friends and relatives, and the other inhabited by those who have been forgotten. The world of those who are remembered is filled with joy and celebration, whereas the world of the forgotten is filled with darkness and despair. And I ask myself, ‘Which of these worlds would I want for my loved ones?’ Day of the Dead is a way for me to actively allow the memories of loved ones to continue to guide and influence my life. As my children help create altars each year, they learn about loved ones they never had the opportunity to meet. Community altars, such as this one, provide an opportunity for us all to connect with the rich historical and cultural roots of our ancestors.”
– Monica Vega, Artist
For more information visit: https://www.centromn.org/ or https://new.artsmia.org/event/dia-de-los-muertos-2
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Join a family friendly bike ride exploring the West Bank’s hidden routes and bike paths to the University of Minnesota, Stone Arch Bridge, Nicollet Island, and back to the West Bank. The West Bank Ride begins at the intersection of 6th St S and the bike path on the east side of Riverside Mall (620 16th Av S) at 3 PM on Saturday, October 14. First stop will be the Cedar Cultural Center Plaza (at 3:15 PM) for music by King Baron, a lively quartet playing New Orleans street music. The ride ends at the House of Balls (1504 7th St S) for more music, a party, and the Our Streets Mobile History Museum. Riders can keep the evening going strong by visiting one of many West Bank restaurants and venues after the ride. For more information email info@thewestbank.org.
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October 21st, 1:00-4:00pm | East Phillips Neighborhood Institute Community Event
The East Phillips Neighborhood Institute (EPNI) formed around the multifaceted vision of an indoor urban farm and housing project to promote the personal, social, environmental, and economic health of our neighborhood.
In May 2023, after a 10-year fight for environmental justice in Minneapolis’ East Phillips neighborhood, the community won the chance to convert a contested industrial warehouse into a cooperatively-owned community hub with an indoor farm and housing, against steep odds.
Come learn what EPNI has been up to for the last six months! There will be a panel of speakers and tables from the health, fundraising, legal, financial, and community outreach committees.
Saturday, October 21st, 1:00-4:00 pm
East Phillips Community Center
2307 17th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Learn more about EPNI: https://www.epnifarm.org/
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Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am for Marcus Santillana’ senior chapel. Marcus will share a message in chapel and we will be blessing the men’s basketball team.
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Please join us on Tuesday, October 17, at 11:30 am in Hoversten Chapel to hear Stewart Van Cleve, University Archivist, share about “Love Letters from the Past: The Anita Gay Hawthorne Collection.” In the Augsburg Saga series in chapel, we will be hearing from faculty, staff, and alumni throughout the year who will examine the threads of Augsburg’s history that shape our identity and values.
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Date & Time: Friday, October 20th 8:30 – 2:00 PM
Where: Hoversten Chapel at Foss Center
Breakfast, Lunch and parking are included for registered guests
Click here for registration.
The Thrive Program at Augsburg University is partnering with Edifying Teachers and Elevate Teaching for the event “Edifying, Elevating, and Uplifting Teachers of Color.” The keynote will be Ms. Sofia Gonzalez, an Ambassador Fellow at the US Department of Education. Dr. Rudy Ruiz of Edifying Teachers, Dr. Sergio Madrid of Augsburg, and Dr. Rose Chu of Elevate Teaching will facilitate the convening.
We aspire for this event to be an opportunity for prospective teachers, teacher candidates, and alumni from different programs to connect and learn together. It is also an opportunity to bring different stakeholders together who are interested and committed to attracting, supporting, and retaining teachers of color in their journey.
For more info and to register, go to:
https://www.elevateteaching.us/events/edifying-elevating-and-uplifting-teachers-of-color
If you have any questions or would like to inquire about group rates, please get in touch with thriveprogram@augsburg.edu
Additionally, this event is free for THRIVE Scholars, Augsburg students, faculty, and staff.
Use this unique code at checkout to register for free: THRIVE
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Employers are looking to hire YOU for summer 2024 internships and full-time jobs after graduation. Even if you’re not looking for a job yet, join us to start thinking about your future career.
Date: Wed Oct 18th, 2023 from 3-5pm
Where: Foss Center
Registration is Required.
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Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 to hear Hannah Dietrich ’05, Instructor, Psychology Department, offer a reflection as part of our Homecoming chapel series.
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Please join us on Tuesday, October 17, at 11:30 am in Hoversten Chapel to hear Stewart Van Cleve, University Archivist, share about “Love Letters from the Past: The Anita Gay Hawthorne Collection.” In the Augsburg Saga series in chapel, we will be hearing from faculty, staff, and alumni throughout the year who will examine the threads of Augsburg’s history that shape our identity and values.
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We’re thrilled to have students, alumni, family, and friends on campus for all of our Homecoming events between October 8-14, 2023! Today we have an ASAC Build an Auggie for students in the Student Lounge at 10 a.m. and a women’s soccer game at Edor Nelson Field at 7:30 p.m. Check out the Homecoming & Reunion Weekend website for full schedule details: https://www.augsburg.edu/homecoming/.
If you have questions about any event, please contact our Alumni Relations office at 612-330-1580 or email alumni@augsburg.edu.
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Taste of Augsburg 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Murphy Square
Come to Murphy Square between 11:00 a.m.–1:00p.m. and meet many of Augsburg’s student groups and other member associations. Not only can you enjoy yummy food and drinks, but your purchases will directly support the student groups. Tickets will be on sale near Murphy Square, and you will be able to purchase various food, beverages, raffle tickets, and game entries throughout the event!
RSVP for Homecoming Events: https://advancement.augsburg.edu/homecoming
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Join a family friendly bike ride exploring the West Bank’s hidden routes and bike paths to the University of Minnesota, Stone Arch Bridge, Nicollet Island, and back to the West Bank. The West Bank Ride begins at the intersection of 6th St S and the bike path on the east side of Riverside Mall (620 16th Av S) at 3 PM on Saturday, October 14. First stop will be the Cedar Cultural Center Plaza (at 3:15 PM) for music by King Baron a lively quartet playing New Orleans street music. The ride ends at the House of Balls (1504 7th St S) for more music, a party, and the Our Streets Mobile History Museum. Riders can keep the evening going strong by visiting one of our many restaurants and venues after the ride. For more information email info@thewestbank.org.
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The Stem Peer Mentorship Program
We will have our second meeting coming up on Wednesday Oct, 18th from 5:00pm to 6:00pm at the East Commons(in Christensen Center). During this meeting, we will be announcing the mentor and mentee pairs and students will have the opportunity to talk to their mentor and mentee. We will go over some of the expectations for mentor and mentee as well. We will also be getting to know each other by doing arts and crafts. There will be FOOD and Beverages.
We hope to see everyone at the event.
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Join the 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 – 10:30am. Coffee and continental breakfast provided.
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.
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Faculty and staff, join us today for the October Focused Conversation. Robert Gould, vice president for strategic enrollment management, and John Coskran, chief financial officer, will present an overview of the changing enrollment landscape and what Augsburg is doing to grow net tuition revenue in response.
Thursday, October 12, 2023
12:00 p.m.
Marshall Room and via Zoom
To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the livestream link, visit the All Hands page.
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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 (TONIGHT!)
Oren Gateway Center, Room 114
https://www.augsburg.edu/interfaith/interfaith-forum-on-october-12-with-bussho-lahn/
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Feeling the jitters about the upcoming on-campus internship and career fair? Fear not! The Strommen Center has got your back with three epic prep sessions to help you nail it!
Prep Session #2 (TODAY!)
Thurs Oct 12th from 11am-12pm
Strommen Center (Across from Einstein)
Prep Session #3
Tues Oct 17th from 3:30-4:30pm
Strommen Center (Across from Einstein)
Registration is not required. Students can attend any session.
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We’re thrilled to have students, alumni, family, and friends on campus for all of our Homecoming events between October 8-14, 2023! Today we have a women’s volleyball game at Si Melby Gym at 7 p.m. and a men’s soccer game at Edor Nelson Field at 7:30 p.m. Check out the Homecoming & Reunion Weekend website for full schedule details: https://www.augsburg.edu/homecoming/.
If you have questions about any event, please contact our Alumni Relations office at 612-330-1580 or email alumni@augsburg.edu.
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Taste of Augsburg 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Murphy Square
Come to Murphy Square between 11:00 a.m.–1:00p.m. and meet many of Augsburg’s student groups and other member associations. Not only can you enjoy yummy food and drinks, but your purchases will directly support the student groups. Tickets will be on sale near Murphy Square, and you will be able to purchase various food, beverages, raffle tickets, and game entries throughout the event!
RSVP for Homecoming Events: https://advancement.augsburg.edu/homecoming
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Faculty and staff, join us tomorrow for the October Focused Conversation. Robert Gould, vice president for strategic enrollment management, and John Coskran, chief financial officer, will present an overview of the changing enrollment landscape and what Augsburg is doing to grow net tuition revenue in response.
Thursday, October 12, 2023
12:00 p.m.
Marshall Room and via Zoom
To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the livestream link when available, visit the All Hands page.
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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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Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am to hear a message from Nate Berkas, Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving as part of our Homecoming chapel series.
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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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We’re thrilled to have students, alumni, family, and friends on campus for all of our Homecoming events between October 8-14, 2023! Today we have an ASAC Build an Auggie for students in the Student Lounge at 10 a.m. and a women’s soccer game at Edor Nelson Field at 7:30 p.m. Check out the Homecoming & Reunion Weekend website for full schedule details: https://www.augsburg.edu/homecoming/.
If you have questions about any event, please contact our Alumni Relations office at 612-330-1580 or email alumni@augsburg.edu.
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Taste of Augsburg 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Murphy Square
Come to Murphy Square between 11:00 a.m.–1:00p.m. and meet many of Augsburg’s student groups and other member associations. Not only can you enjoy yummy food and drinks, but your purchases will directly support the student groups. Tickets will be on sale near Murphy Square, and you will be able to purchase various food, beverages, raffle tickets, and game entries throughout the event!
RSVP for Homecoming Events: https://advancement.augsburg.edu/homecoming
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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 – 10:30am. Coffee and continental breakfast provided.
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.
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Faculty and staff, join us this Thursday for the October Focused Conversation. Robert Gould, vice president for strategic enrollment management, and John Coskran, chief financial officer, will present an overview of the changing enrollment landscape and what Augsburg is doing to grow net tuition revenue in response.
Thursday, October 12, 2023
12:00 p.m.
Marshall Room and via Zoom
To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the livestream link, visit the All Hands page.
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with Centro Tyrone Guzman and MiA
WHEN: Saturday, October 28th, 2023, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Minneapolis Institute of Art
Target Atrium – 1st Floor
2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404
HOW TO GET THERE: Take the #2 Metro Transit bus line from Franklin and 22nd to Franklin and 3rd Avenue. https://www.metrotransit.org/route/2
Celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with Centro Tyrone Guzman and Mia. Visit a community ofrenda (altar) created by artist Monica Vega, and enjoy family-friendly art-making activities, music, dancing, snacks, and more! – All activities are free and open to the public!
“Day of the Dead is an opportunity to remember those who are no longer with us and, in doing so, keep their spirits alive. I like to think about the afterlife as two different worlds – one inhabited by people who are no longer living but continue to be remembered by friends and relatives, and the other inhabited by those who have been forgotten. The world of those who are remembered is filled with joy and celebration, whereas the world of the forgotten is filled with darkness and despair. And I ask myself, ‘Which of these worlds would I want for my loved ones?’ Day of the Dead is a way for me to actively allow the memories of loved ones to continue to guide and influence my life. As my children help create altars each year, they learn about loved ones they never had the opportunity to meet. Community altars, such as this one, provide an opportunity for us all to connect with the rich historical and cultural roots of our ancestors.”
– Monica Vega, Artist
For more information visit: https://www.centromn.org/ or https://new.artsmia.org/event/dia-de-los-muertos-2
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Aabijijiwan Ukeyat yanalleh Exhibit Opening!
October 12, 2023 | 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
All My Relations Arts, 1414 E Franklin Ave #1, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Join us Thursday, October 12th for the opening reception of Aabijijiwan Ukeyat yanalleh. Aabijijiwan Ukeyat yanalleh is a collaborative exhibition from artists Karen Goulet (Ojibwe) and Monique Verdin (Houma). Karen and Monique are sisters of the same river, connected by the planetary lifeforce known as the Misi-ziibi (Big River, Ojibwe) near the headwaters in the north and remembered as Misha sipokni (Older than Time, Chata) in the coastal territories of the southern Delta, where the bayous of Turtle Island meet the sea.
6-8 pm; All My Relations Arts; Food and drink will be provided.
GETTING THERE: All My Relations Art Gallery is located in the same building as Pow Wow Ground on Franklin Avenue and 15th. It is less than a twenty-minute walk from Augsburg.
For more information visit: https://nacdi.org/events/aabijijiwan-ukeyat-yanalleh-opening-reception/
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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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Feeling the jitters about the upcoming on-campus internship and career fair on October 18th from 3-5pm? Fear not! The Strommen Center has got your back with three epic prep sessions to help you nail it!
Prep Session #1
Tues Oct 10th from 1-2pm
Strommen Center (Across from Einstein)
Prep Session #2
Thurs Oct 12th from 11am-12pm
Strommen Center (Across from Einstein)
Prep Session #3
Tues Oct 17th from 3:30-4:30pm
Strommen Center (Across from Einstein)
Registration is not required. Students can attend any session.
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Day Students: remember to vote for two seniors for homecoming royalty! The ballot is open now and closes Wednesday, October 11 at 11:59 p.m.
Here is the link to the ballot – https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/election/start/610989
Winners will be crowned at Taste of Augsburg on Saturday!
Happy Homecoming! Go Auggies!
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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/
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am 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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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.
submitted by nguyenma@augsburg.edu
Feeling the jitters about the upcoming on-campus internship and career fair? Fear not! The Strommen Center has got your back with three epic prep sessions to help you nail it!
Prep Session #1
Tues Oct 10th from 1-2pm
Strommen Center (Across from Einstein)
Prep Session #2
Thurs Oct 12th from 11am-12pm
Strommen Center (Across from Einstein)
Prep Session #3
Tues Oct 17th from 3:30-4:30pm
Strommen Center (Across from Einstein)
Registration is not required. Students can attend any session.
submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu
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/
submitted by berkasn@augsburg.edu
Taste of Augsburg 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Murphy Square
Come to Murphy Square between 11:00 a.m.–1:00p.m. and meet many of Augsburg’s student groups and other member associations. Not only can you enjoy yummy food and drinks, but your purchases will directly support the student groups. Tickets will be on sale near Murphy Square, and you will be able to purchase various food, beverages, raffle tickets, and game entries throughout the event!
RSVP for Homecoming Events: https://advancement.augsburg.edu/homecoming
submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu
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
Dixie Shafer of URGO and Lara Crombie of the TRIO McNair Scholars program will lead the workshop for students, staff, and faculty on identifying and applying for summer research opportunities such as National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs).
The workshop will be followed by a panel for students featuring student and alumni research experiences and a panel for faculty and staff on supporting equitable access and participation in research programs.
All attendees are invited to stay for a community dinner following the workshop and panels.
Since dinner is provided, advance registration is greatly appreciated.
RSVP for November 2023 REU Workshop:
https://forms.gle/p72zHc4Wvtdo3MLV7
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
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.
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
Faculty and staff, join us this Thursday for the October Focused Conversation. Robert Gould, vice president for strategic enrollment management, and John Coskran, chief financial officer, will present an overview of the changing enrollment landscape and what Augsburg is doing to grow net tuition revenue in response.
Thursday, October 12, 2023
12:00 p.m.
Marshall Room and via Zoom
To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the livestream link when available, visit the All Hands page.
submitted by berkasn@augsburg.edu
We’re thrilled to have students, alumni, family, and friends on campus for all of our Homecoming events between October 8-14, 2023! Today we have an ASAC Sugar Rush Event for students in the Christensen Center Lobby at 10 a.m. Check out the Homecoming & Reunion Weekend website for full schedule details: https://www.augsburg.edu/homecoming/.
If you have questions about any event, please contact our Alumni Relations office at 612-330-1580 or email alumni@augsburg.edu.
submitted by berkasn@augsburg.edu
We can’t wait to have students, alumni, family, and friends on campus for all of our Homecoming events between October 8-14, 2023! We kick things off for students this Sunday with a Homecoming Decorating Contest across campus. Check out the Homecoming & Reunion Weekend website for full schedule details: augsburg.edu/homecoming.
If you have questions about any event, please contact our Alumni Relations office at 612-330-1580 or email alumni@augsburg.edu.
submitted by berkasn@augsburg.edu
Taste of Augsburg 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Murphy Square
Come to Murphy Square between 11:00 a.m.—1:00p.m. and meet many of Augsburg’s student groups and other member associations. Not only can you enjoy yummy food and drinks, but your purchases will directly support the student groups. Tickets will be on sale near Murphy Square, and you will be able to purchase various food, beverages, raffle tickets, and game entries throughout the event!
RSVP for Homecoming Events: https://advancement.augsburg.edu/homecoming
submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu
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/
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
We will offer a blessing of the animals in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am. You are invited to bring your pet or emotional support or service animal to chapel today for a blessing. 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.
submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu
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
Dixie Shafer of URGO and Lara Crombie of the TRIO McNair Scholars program will lead the workshop for students, staff, and faculty on identifying and applying for summer research opportunities such as National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs).
The workshop will be followed by a panel for students featuring student and alumni research experiences and a panel for faculty and staff on supporting equitable access and participation in research programs.
All attendees are invited to stay for a community dinner following the workshop and panels.
Since dinner is provided, advance registration is greatly appreciated.
RSVP for November 2023 REU Workshop:
https://forms.gle/p72zHc4Wvtdo3MLV7
submitted by berkasn@augsburg.edu
As part of Homecoming, Augsburg will be celebrate 8 alumni and award them with our First Decade, Distinguished Alumni, and Spirit of Augsburg awards.
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel on October 13 from 3:00-4:15pm. A social hour will follow the ceremony.
The Award recipients this year are:
-Mychal Frelix ’19 – First Decade Award
-Andre Creighton ’19 – First Decade Award
-Kacie Lucchini Butcher ’13 – First Decade Award
-Jan Nelson Meslin ’72 – Distinguished Alumni Award
-Devoney Looser ’89 – Distinguished Alumni Award
-Tsehai Wodajo Lemu ’97 – Distinguished Alumni Award
-James Rodde ’74 – Distinguished Alumni Award
-Paul Mueller ’84 – Spirit of Augsburg Award
Please sign up for this event (and all other Homecoming events) today!
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Homecoming is only days 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.
submitted by xiongll9@augsburg.edu
The Stem Peer Mentorship Program
We will have our second meeting coming up on Wednesday Oct, 18th from 5:00pm to 6:00pm at the East Commons(in Christensen Center). During this meeting, we will be announcing the mentor and mentee pairs and students will have the opportunity to talk to their mentor and mentee. We will go over some of the expectations for mentor and mentee as well. We will also be getting to know each other by doing arts and crafts. There will be FOOD and Beverages.
We hope to see everyone at the event.
submitted by vaneck@augsburg.edu
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.
Today is First Thursday, 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!
submitted by ccharles@augsburg.edu
Join CLASS and Lindell Library today for 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 dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am for a service of sung morning prayer led by campus ministry musician Brian De Young. We will also be joined by flute students who will play prelude and postlude music.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
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.
submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu
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/
submitted by rjohn@augsburg.edu
University Events continues to need your support to reduce requests for 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.
We are grateful to those across campus who are working to arrange their events to fit within those parameters. Larger, more involved events cannot be fully supported by the department for the foreseeable future.
Please see the updated University Events website for more information.
submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu
Stop by the Study Abroad and Away Table today in Christensen Center from 10:30am to 12:00pm.
We are available to answer your questions about study abroad/away, check in on your application, or give you some information to get started.
Study Abroad & Away opportunities are for all Auggies! Programs range in length from 1 week to a semester, there are international locations as well as destinations in the USA, and courses are available to fit any major.
Every Study Abroad & Away program fulfills your Augsburg Experience requirement, too!
Stop by today for more info!
submitted by allang@augsburg.edu
For many Indigenous peoples, food is medicine, tradition, and identity. Join us to learn how to make a traditional dish inspired by Navajo and Mexica cuisine! This will be an opportunity to build community and learn about the experiences of Indigenous peoples across the Americas. The event is on Weds. Oct. 4th from 3pm-5pm in the Food Lab in Hagfors. Please join us! This event is sponsored by American Indian Student Services, Campus Kitchen, and Latinx Student Services.
submitted by boerger@augsburg.edu
For fans of choral music, the Augsburg choral program invites you to a concert of Norway’s internationally-renowned Oslo Chamber Choir (Oslo Kammerkor) on campus this evening. The concert will feature a guest appearance by the Augsburg/Mirandola Collective.
Wednesday, October 4
7:30 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel
FREE
submitted by chandsyd@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 dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am as we welcome Danny Pavek from Holden Village to chapel. Holden Village is a remote wilderness community, rooted in the Lutheran tradition, that welcomes all people into the North Cascade Mountains, above Lake Chelan, Washington, for education, programming, and worship.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
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.
submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu
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/
submitted by nguyenma@augsburg.edu
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.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
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).
submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu
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/
submitted by chandsyd@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 cliftonk@augsburg.edu
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.
submitted by vaneck@augsburg.edu
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!
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.
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.
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
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.
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
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.
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
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.
submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu
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.
submitted by vaneck@augsburg.edu
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
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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 chandsyd@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 musto@augsburg.edu
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!
submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu
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
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
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.
submitted by rjohn@augsburg.edu
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!
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 dames@augsburg.edu
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.
