Blessing of the Animals on October 6 in Chapel

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.

Join Us for an Interactive Interfaith Discussion TONIGHT

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 (TONIGHT)
7:00 – 8:00 pm
Oren Gateway Center, 114

Learn more about Interfaith Scholars

Tuesday, October 3: All-Staff Gathering in Hoversten Chapel, 3:30-5:00 p.m.

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

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.

Plan Ahead for Homecoming

submitted by rolfn@augsburg.edu

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

Resume and LinkedIn Profile Review—Attend and Receive a $5 Gift Card

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!

Sign up on Handshake!

Free Concert: Oslo Kammerkor (October 4)

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) 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

TOMORROW: Send-Off for Ariel Gutierrez – 2 p.m., East Commons

submitted by rjohn@augsburg.edu

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!

Orange Shirt Day 2023

submitted by allang@augsburg.edu

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

Gilman Scholarship Applications – Due October 5

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

Waffles in Hoversten Chapel TONIGHT

submitted by faberc@augsburg.edu

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

Miles Forma: Learning to Be Comfortable with People Who Are Different

submitted by madrids@augsburg.edu

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

Join Us for an Interactive Interfaith Discussion – TOMORROW

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

Chapel: Dr. Kelly Sherman Conroy

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

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.

Send-Off for Ariel Gutierrez – Thursday, 2 p.m., East Commons

submitted by rjohn@augsburg.edu

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!

Somos Latino America y El Caribe Event

submitted by kaulsa@augsburg.edu

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

Join Us for an Interactive Interfaith Discussion – This Thursday

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

Blessing of the Animals on October 6

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.

Ericka Otterson in Chapel on Tuesday, September 26

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.”

Human Centered Leadership and Meaningful Work

submitted by cliftonk@augsburg.edu

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

Register for the Minnesota Private Colleges’ Fall Recruiting Fair

submitted by musto@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

Miles Forma: Learning to Be Comfortable with People Who Are Different

submitted by madrids@augsburg.edu

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

Join Us Next Thursday for an Interactive Interfaith Discussion

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

Save the Date: Batalden Convocation in Applied Ethics – October 25

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.

Book Discussion – October 5 – Disability Visibility

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

Chapel: Healing and Mindfulness

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

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.

Register for MN Private Colleges’ Fall Recruiting Fair

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

Join Us Next Thursday for an Interactive Interfaith Discussion

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

Book Discussion October 5 – Disability Visibility

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

Send-Off for Ariel Gutierrez – Sept. 28, 2 p.m., East Commons

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!

Learn More about Augsburg’s Oromo Student Union

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

Free Concert: Oslo Kammerkor (October 4)

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) 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

Orange Shirt Day 2023

submitted by allang@augsburg.edu

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

Gilman Scholarship Applications – Due October 5

submitted by hildena@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

“Uncovering Vocation” on Septmber 26: Ericka Otterson

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.”

TODAY: Christensen Symposium with Patrick Reyes

submitted by myers@augsburg.edu

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

GlobalEd Africa Talk – TODAY

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

StepUP Director Ericka Otterson in Chapel – September 26

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.”

Send-Off for Ariel Gutierrez – Sept. 28 at 2 p.m. in the East Commons

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!

Register for MN Private Colleges’ Recruiting Fair

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

Learn More about Augsburg’s Oromo Student Union

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

Book Discussion October 5 – Disability Visibility

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

Does Youth Political Activism Work in Southern Africa?

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!

Gilman Scholarship Applications – Due October 5

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

Register for MN Private Fall Recruiting Fair

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

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

Learn More about Augsburg’s Oromo Student Union

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

Gilman Scholarship Applications – Due October 5

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

Miles Forma: Learning to Be Comfortable with People Who Are Different

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

Securing Your Financial Future: Free One-on-One Consultations (Employees)

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

Save the Date: Batalden Convocation (October 25)

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.

Batalden Convocation

Book Discussion – October 5 Disability Visibility Part 2

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

Miles Forma: Learning to Be Comfortable with People Who Are Different

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

Securing Your Financial Future: Free One-on-One Consultations (Employees)

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

Tickets Selling Fast: Reserve Your Spot at the MNUDL Mayors Challenge

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/

Interfaith Forum – TODAY at 7 p.m. – Hindu Approaches to Interfaith with Dr. Iva Patel

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/

TODAY: Annual TriBeta Plant Sale

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

Miles Forma: “Learning to Be Comfortable with People Who Are Different”

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 firsthand.

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

https://milesforma.com/

Chapel: Interfaith Scholars

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.

Book Discussion October 5 -Disability Visibility Part 2

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

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

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

Transmigrating Cassettes Vol. 1 Friday, September 15, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.

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

TOMORROW: Annual TriBeta Plant Sale

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

Book Discussion – Disability Visibility Part 2

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

Event: Learning to Be Comfortable with People Who Are Different Is an Essential Life Skill

submitted by madrids@augsburg.edu

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 in the first hand. Please join us utilizing this Link https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/93439253794

Interfaith Forum: Hindu Approaches to Interfaith Relationships

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!

Comm Studies, Film, & New Media Open House

submitted by chamberk@augsburg.edu

The Communication Studies, Film, and New Media Department (CFN) invites all interested students to attend our Open House on Wednesday, September 13 between 12:00-3:00pm. All are welcome to come and go. Come eat snacks, play games, explore our VR equipment, and see what we have to offer this year. Not a major? Not a problem! We hope to see you there!

Communication Studies, Film, and New Media Department Open House
September 13th, 12:00-3:00 pm in Foss Atrium
Snacks, VR, games, freebies, faculty, and fun!

Student Financial Services Drop-In Hours in Oyaté Commons

submitted by voj10@augsburg.edu

Oyaté Commons is located on the lower floor of Christensen Center in Suite 2

We will be hosting student financial aid services to support you with any general financial aid questions! The drop-in hours will be on:

– Tuesday, September 19th: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
– Thursday, September 21st: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Feel empowered in understanding your educational finances and get support on:
– Unpaid balance holds
– Dream Act or FAFSA Applications
– Financial Planning
– Other General Financial Aid Questions

A reminder that you can also schedule an appointment with student financial aid on Navigate or by emailing them directly at studentfinances@augsburg.edu

For any general questions about our drop-in hours or accessibility accommodations and requests, please email us at mlife@augsburg.edu

The YWCA Presents “It’s Time to Talk: Forums on Race”

submitted by shepherg@augsburg.edu

The YWCA’s 21st Annual It’s Time to Talk: Forums on Race™ provides an opportunity for the Twin Cities community and beyond to engage in crucial conversations on race and racism. This year’s host and keynote speaker is Marc Lamont Hill, American academic, author, activist, television personality, and professor of media studies and urban education at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The featured breakout speakers are Dr. Joi Lewis and Kyle “Guante” Tran Myhre.

Please consider attending this free and VIRTUAL community event!

Learn More Here: https://ywcampls.org/event/its-time-to-talk-forums-on-race/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Register%20Now&utm_campaign=RJPP%20News%20-%20August%202023

Register Here

Chapel TODAY: Uncovering Vocation with Dr. Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am as we resume our Uncovering Vocation series co-sponsored by the Christensen Center for Vocation. Dr. Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright, Associate Professor of Biology, will speak about “Vocation Favors the Prepared Mind (or “How I Got to Augsburg”).”

Book Discussion- Disability Visibility Part 2

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

Annual TriBeta Plant Sale

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

Does Youth Political Activism Work in Southern Africa?

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!

Wednesday – Study Abroad and Away Fair

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Come learn about off-campus study programs available to Auggies, both abroad and in the USA. Programs range from a few weeks, to a semester, to a year, and there are opportunities that can work for every Auggie.

STUDY ABROAD & AWAY FAIR
Wednesday, September 13
10am – 2pm
Campus Quad (rain location Christensen Center lobby)

Pick up brochures, ask questions, and get inspired!

Attend the Fair to Enter the Prize Drawing for one of three gift cards: Visa, Target, or Augsburg Bookstore!

Follow us on Instagram to get some sneak peek fair information! @global_auggies

Check out Study Abroad & Away Programs here

Save the Date: Batalden Seminar in Applied Ethics (October 25)

submitted by lowe@augsburg.edu

Augsburg students, faculty, and staff are invited to the 2023 Batalden Seminar 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 Seminar, 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.

Study Abroad and Away Fair Next Week – Sept 13

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Come learn about off-campus study programs available to Auggies, both abroad and in the USA. Programs range from a few weeks, to a semester, to a year, and there are opportunities that can work for every Auggie.

STUDY ABROAD & AWAY FAIR
Wednesday, September 13
10am – 2pm
Campus Quad (rain location Christensen Center lobby)

Pick up brochures, ask questions, and get inspired!

Attend the Fair to Enter the Prize Drawing for one of three gift cards: Visa, Target, or Augsburg Bookstore!

Follow us on Instagram to get some sneak peek fair information! @global_auggies

Check out Study Abroad & Away Programs here

Check out Study Abroad & Away Programs here

Annual TriBeta Plant Sale

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

Stop by and pick up a new green friend for your dorm room or office windowsill! We’ll have a great selection of easy-care species, polka dot begonias, succulents, mature cacti, and even a few sought-after aroids and carnivorous pitcher plants. We have very limited numbers of the most desirable plants, so get there early!

Cash or PayPal accepted. Plant prices start at $5, and earnings go directly toward supporting TriBeta and Greenhouse activities.

plant sale poster

Communal Space for Grieving and Blessing on Monday, September 11

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Campus Ministry is offering a communal space for collective grieving and blessing of those who have been laid off this coming Monday, September 11th, at 10:40 AM in Hoversten Chapel. Bring whatever it is you are carrying these days, and may your presence be a blessing and balm to those whose days at Augsburg are ending.

Come to a “GlobalEd” Talk: Focus on Africa

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.

Read more about the presenter and RSVP

Doing Theology with Friends

submitted by faberc@augsburg.edu

Doing Theology is a weekly Bible Study and Discussion led by Pastoral Intern D.J. We read the Bible, read passages, reflection, papers, etc from theologians, play games, do activities, ask the hard questions, discuss, and much more! This is centered around the Christian tradition, but all are welcome to come and learn and discuss. Please fill out this google form if you are interested or feel free to email Pastoral Intern D.J chatelai@augsburg.edu.

Google Form: https://forms.gle/nVDPLX5ceRnUC5v2A

https://forms.gle/nVDPLX5ceRnUC5v2A

This Saturday – Transmigrating Cassettes Workshop Saturday, September 9, 2 – 5:30 p.m.

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Transmigrating Cassettes
Workshop
Saturday, September 9, 2 – 5:30 PM

Pillsbury Hall
University of Minnesota
310 Pillsbury Dr. SE,
Minneapolis, MN 55455

REGISTER HERE

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

‘Tacabbir’ is a Somali nautical term referring to crossers of the sea. It is composed of the Somali word ta’ab (effort/work) and Arabic abara (to cross over).

Following their first workshop held at the historic Africa Center, SITAAD invites the public in Minneapolis to a workshop themed on their project Transmigrating Cassettes Vol. 1 which remediates Augustus F. Sherman’s Somali photographs and the troupe’s under-examined deportations.

In 1914, Chief Registry Clerk Augustus F. Sherman photographed a large group of Somali passengers from French Somaliland at Ellis Island Immigration Station. At the station, the group were processed as a performing troupe that arrived for exhibition purposes with Barnum & Bailey Circus. On the same day, in a letter addressed to the U.S. Department of Labour Ellis Island Immigration Inspector John F. Mann declared that at the “expiration of their tour,” each troupe member would leave the United States. The workshop will address the potential of uncovering colonial archives using sonic methods, along with an introduction to audio-visual methods. Workshop attendees will be invited to contribute to the project through cassette recordings and writings.

The workshop will include a Somali music cassette listening booth, dialogues, small plates, and refreshments.

*** Final presentation of this research will take place on September 15 at Soomaal House Gallery. More details to follow after the workshop.

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

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

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

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

“We Are Riverside” Cultural Immersion 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, 9 September
We Are Cedar-Riverside: Somali Cultural Immersion Workshop
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/we-are-cedar-riverside-somali-cultural-immersion-workshop-tickets-695413058177?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

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

Study Abroad and Away Fair Next Week – Sept 13

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Come learn about off-campus study programs available to Auggies, both abroad and in the USA. Programs range from a few weeks, to a semester, to a year, and there are opportunities that can work for every Auggie.

STUDY ABROAD & AWAY FAIR
Wednesday, September 13
10am – 2pm
Campus Quad (rain location Christensen Center lobby)

Pick up brochures, ask questions, and get inspired!

Attend the Fair to Enter the Prize Drawing for one of three gift cards: Visa, Target, or Augsburg Bookstore!

Follow us on Instagram to get some sneak peek fair information! @global_auggies

Check out Study Abroad & Away Programs here

Transmigrating Cassettes Workshop Saturday, September 9, 2 – 5:30 p.m.

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Transmigrating Cassettes
Workshop
Saturday, September 9, 2 – 5:30 PM

Pillsbury Hall
University of Minnesota
310 Pillsbury Dr. SE,
Minneapolis, MN 55455

REGISTER HERE

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

‘Tacabbir’ is a Somali nautical term referring to crossers of the sea. It is composed of the Somali word ta’ab (effort/work) and Arabic abara (to cross over).

Following their first workshop held at the historic Africa Center, SITAAD invites the public in Minneapolis to a workshop themed on their project Transmigrating Cassettes Vol. 1 which remediates Augustus F. Sherman’s Somali photographs and the troupe’s under-examined deportations.

In 1914, Chief Registry Clerk Augustus F. Sherman photographed a large group of Somali passengers from French Somaliland at Ellis Island Immigration Station. At the station, the group were processed as a performing troupe that arrived for exhibition purposes with Barnum & Bailey Circus. On the same day, in a letter addressed to the U.S. Department of Labour Ellis Island Immigration Inspector John F. Mann declared that at the “expiration of their tour,” each troupe member would leave the United States. The workshop will address the potential of uncovering colonial archives using sonic methods, along with an introduction to audio-visual methods. Workshop attendees will be invited to contribute to the project through cassette recordings and writings.

The workshop will include a Somali music cassette listening booth, dialogues, small plates, and refreshments.

*** Final presentation of this research will take place on September 15 at Soomaal House Gallery. More details to follow after the workshop.

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

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

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

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

“We Are Riverside” Cultural Immersion 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, 9 September
We Are Cedar-Riverside: Somali Cultural Immersion Workshop
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/we-are-cedar-riverside-somali-cultural-immersion-workshop-tickets-695413058177?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

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