Augsburg University News and Announcements
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Join Katie Bishop, assistant provost of academic affairs, for a discussion of student success and retention at Augsburg.
Focused Conversation: Retention
Thursday, November 18
Noon
Marshall Room and Zoom
To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the live-stream link when available, visit the All Hands page (log in required).
submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu
Want to learn more about off-campus research opportunities in STEM? The National Science Foundation supports programs called Research Experiences for Undergraduates or REUs.
On Friday, November 12, from 4:00 – 5:30 PM, Dixie Shafer of URGO will lead a workshop on how to search for and apply to paid off-campus Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) programs in STEM fields.
This will be a virtual event designed to help students learn more about how to search for and apply to summer research opportunities nationally as well as locally.
Date: Friday, November 12
Time: 4:00 -5:30 PM
Format: Virtual over Zoom
All are welcome! Anyone interested in attending should complete the registration link below.
REU’s are offered in a wide range of STEM and interdisciplinary subject areas. Here is an example of one REU:
Biomedical Engineering Summer Research Program
The Biomedical Engineering Department and Center for Biomedical Informatics at Wake Forest School of Medicine will offer several summer research opportunities in 2022 focusing on Imaging and Mechanics-based Projects on Accidental Cases of Trauma (IMPACT) and other biomedical engineering and informatics topics. Students selected for this Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program will receive a stipend and on-campus housing. Exciting biomedical engineering projects are offered on topics including:
Injury prediction model development
Military, sports and spaceflight safety
Osteoporosis prevention
Biomechanical characterization of injury mechanisms
Diagnostics and therapies for cancer patients
Biomedical informatics
https://school.wakehealth.edu/Departments/Biomedical-Engineering/Center-for-Injury-Biomechanics
Questions? Feel free to contact Rebekah Dupont at dupont@augsburg.edu.
REU Workshop Registration: https://forms.gle/1og3JhV4wD2XDXYp9
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When: November 18, 2021 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CDT
Presenters: Michael Welp, WMFDP | Isis Fabian, Center for Talent Innovation (CTI) | Julia Taylor Kennedy, Coqual | Michael Collins, State of NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Cost: Free
Register at, https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/who-gets-to-belong-in-corporate-america/
A recent report reveals that, predictably, white men feel the highest sense of belonging in corporate America.
Conducted by the Center for Talent Innovation (CTI), The Power of Belonging: What It Is and Why It Matters in Today’s Workplace is the first of its kind to define, measure, and quantify what it means to belong at work—with insights into race, gender, ethnicity, generation, and other demographic identities.
Together, we will explore CTI’s findings and how to create work cultures where everyone belongs.
Learning Outcomes
Learn about how different identities feel they belong
Identify new options for creating cultures of belonging
Become more conscious of how your own behaviors unintentionally reinforce unproductive dynamics
https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/who-gets-to-belong-in-corporate-america/
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Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am to hear Amanda Vetsch, Riverside Innovation Hub Coordinator, Christensen Center for Vocation, preach. She will be completing the three part preaching series on the Road to Emmaus text from Luke 24. Chapel services are recorded and available on the Campus Ministry YouTube Channel.
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On Friday, November 12, from 6:30–8:30 p.m., poet Jean Prokott will be at the new Garden Party Books (602 7th St NW, Rochester, MN) for a poetry reading and book signing. Jean was awarded the 2021 Howling Bird Press Poetry Prize for The Second Longest Day of the Year from among more than two hundred submissions received from across the country. Prokott will be joined by local poets and writers, Sue McMillan (Rochester poet laureate), Lisa Higgs, Pamela Sinicrope, and Melissa Brandt, who will read a few poems to open the evening. Light food and refreshments will be provided.
The Second Longest Day of the Year tackles a variety of subjects, such as mental health, the pandemic, women’s rights, the environment, and more, with notes of both seriousness and humor.
According to Sierra DeMulder, author of Today Means Amen, “The Second Longest Day of the Year offers us a poetic landscape that is easily entered but not lightly forgotten. Jean Prokott’s writing is agile. It moves gracefully from a stark wittiness and conversational observations to unforgettable imagery evoking the true palpability of grief. You’ll find yourself pausing between pages to reflect and revel; to mourn or query; to grow and keep going.”
The Second Longest Day of the Year will be available for purchase at Garden Party Books. Negative Covid test or proof of vaccination are required to attend.
Jean Prokott has work published or forthcoming in Arts & Letters, Angel City Review, Anomaly, and Adirondack Review, among other journals; she is a recipient of an AWP Intro Journals Award, a recipient of the Joan Ramseyer Poetry Award.
Howling Bird Press is a student-run publishing house at Augsburg University in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The press is part of the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program at Augsburg University: http://www.augsburg.edu/mfa.
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Need help submitting your Open Enrollment form? Human Resources is here for you! Members from the HR team will be available on Wednesday, November 10 from 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM in Sverdrup Hall 205 (computer lab). Please note the updated hours. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Email hr@augsburg.edu with questions
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Too many emails?
Need help organizing your inbox?
Want to set aside time to sort through your emails?
The CLASS Office is hosting an email organization workshop open to all students.
When: Tuesday Nov. 16th 3:30pm-4:30pm
Where: Zoom & in Sverdrup 102
Hosted by: Lauren Dusek, Assistive Technology Specialist
Questions? Contact dusek@Augsburg.edu
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The Augsburg Psychology Club and psychology department are hosting a live Zoom event on Thursday, 11/18 from 6:30 – 7:30pm where we’ll be talking with psychology alumni and faculty about preparing for graduate studies. Come hear more from students like yourself who are attending different types of graduate schools, as well as from faculty who will describe some great tips to consider as you plan the next potential steps in your career and education.
To receive a calendar invite and Zoom link, please RSVP below.
submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu
Looking for an internship experience for spring or summer that is with a smaller company with a STEM context? Come to a workshop to learn about the program from SciTech staff. They will even walk you through the application process.
Two attendance options!
VIRTUAL: Tuesday, November 16th, 2021, 4:30-5:30pm over Zoom
https://forms.gle/UJfqgi5uzh8VCcfQ6
IN-PERSON: November 18th, 4:30-5:3pm in Hagfors 150B
https://forms.gle/VoXePABA6c2mM3P79
Learn more about the SciTech STEM Internship Program from SciTech staff
Hear about past student internship company placements and experiences
Ask any questions you may have about the program or process
Complete the SciTech application as part of the session
About SciTech:
The mission of SciTech is to connect college students majoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to paid internships in small to mid-sized companies.
SciTech was created in 2011 to address Minnesota’s STEM workforce needs. Since its inception, SciTech has helped nearly 2,200 students find paid internships in small and medium-sized Minnesota companies.
Questions? Email stem@augsburg.edu.
submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu
Looking for an internship experience for spring or summer that is with a smaller company with a STEM context? Come to a workshop to learn about the program from SciTech staff. They will even walk you through the application process.
Two attendance options!
VIRTUAL: Tuesday, November 16th, 2021, 4:30-5:30pm over Zoom
https://forms.gle/UJfqgi5uzh8VCcfQ6
IN-PERSON: November 18th, 4:30-5:3pm in Hagfors 150B
https://forms.gle/VoXePABA6c2mM3P79
Learn more about the SciTech STEM Internship Program from SciTech staff
Hear about past student internship company placements and experiences
Ask any questions you may have about the program or process
Complete the SciTech application as part of the session
About SciTech:
The mission of SciTech is to connect college students majoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to paid internships in small to mid-sized companies.
SciTech was created in 2011 to address Minnesota’s STEM workforce needs. Since its inception, SciTech has helped nearly 2,200 students find paid internships in small and medium-sized Minnesota companies.
Questions? Email stem@augsburg.edu.
submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu
Want to learn more about off-campus research opportunities in STEM? The National Science Foundation supports programs called Research Experiences for Undergraduates or REUs.
On Friday, November 12, from 4:00 – 5:30 PM, Dixie Shafer of URGO will lead a workshop on how to search for and apply to paid off-campus Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) programs in STEM fields.
This will be a virtual event designed to help students learn more about how to search for and apply to summer research opportunities nationally as well as locally.
Date: Friday, November 12
Time: 4:00 -5:30 PM
Format: Virtual over Zoom
All are welcome! Anyone interested in attending should complete the registration link below.
REU’s are offered in a wide range of STEM and interdisciplinary subject areas. Here is an example of one REU:
Biomedical Engineering Summer Research Program
The Biomedical Engineering Department and Center for Biomedical Informatics at Wake Forest School of Medicine will offer several summer research opportunities in 2022 focusing on Imaging and Mechanics-based Projects on Accidental Cases of Trauma (IMPACT) and other biomedical engineering and informatics topics. Students selected for this Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program will receive a stipend and on-campus housing. Exciting biomedical engineering projects are offered on topics including:
Injury prediction model development
Military, sports and spaceflight safety
Osteoporosis prevention
Biomechanical characterization of injury mechanisms
Diagnostics and therapies for cancer patients
Biomedical informatics
https://school.wakehealth.edu/Departments/Biomedical-Engineering/Center-for-Injury-Biomechanics
Questions? Feel free to contact Rebekah Dupont at dupont@augsburg.edu.
REU Workshop Registration: https://forms.gle/1og3JhV4wD2XDXYp9
submitted by denkinge@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Psychology Club and psychology department are hosting a live Zoom event on Thursday, 11/18 from 6:30 – 7:30pm where we’ll be talking with psychology alumni and faculty about preparing for graduate studies. Come hear more from students like yourself who are attending different types of graduate schools, as well as from faculty who will describe some great tips to consider as you plan the next potential steps in your career and education.
To receive a calendar invite and Zoom link, please RSVP below.
submitted by cihlar@augsburg.edu
On Friday, November 12, from 6:30–8:30 p.m., poet Jean Prokott will be at the new Garden Party Books (602 7th St NW, Rochester, MN) for a poetry reading and book signing. Jean was awarded the 2021 Howling Bird Press Poetry Prize for The Second Longest Day of the Year from among more than two hundred submissions received from across the country. Prokott will be joined by local poets and writers, Sue McMillan (Rochester poet laureate), Lisa Higgs, Pamela Sinicrope, and Melissa Brandt, who will read a few poems to open the evening. Light food and refreshments will be provided.
The Second Longest Day of the Year tackles a variety of subjects, such as mental health, the pandemic, women’s rights, the environment, and more, with notes of both seriousness and humor.
According to Sierra DeMulder, author of Today Means Amen, “The Second Longest Day of the Year offers us a poetic landscape that is easily entered but not lightly forgotten. Jean Prokott’s writing is agile. It moves gracefully from a stark wittiness and conversational observations to unforgettable imagery evoking the true palpability of grief. You’ll find yourself pausing between pages to reflect and revel; to mourn or query; to grow and keep going.”
The Second Longest Day of the Year will be available for purchase at Garden Party Books. Negative Covid test or proof of vaccination are required to attend.
Jean Prokott has work published or forthcoming in Arts & Letters, Angel City Review, Anomaly, and Adirondack Review, among other journals; she is a recipient of an AWP Intro Journals Award, a recipient of the Joan Ramseyer Poetry Award.
Howling Bird Press is a student-run publishing house at Augsburg University in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The press is part of the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program at Augsburg University: http://www.augsburg.edu/mfa.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am as we welcome Geoffrey Gill, Congregational Facilitator for the Riverside Innovation Hub, Christensen Center for Vocation, for the second part of the preaching series on the Road to Emmaus text from Luke 24. Chapel services are recorded and available on the Campus Ministry YouTube Channel.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
The Interfaith Ally Workshop provides participants with the opportunity to learn about a wide range of faiths and ethical traditions including Native Spirituality, Judaism, Islam, Hybrid, Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism and Atheism. Participants will hear the stories of community members from a variety of traditions and have the opportunity to learn through case studies. This workshop qualifies as an equity/inclusion event to help maintain good standing in the Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program. The Interfaith Ally Workshop is a program of Interfaith at Augsburg and Campus Ministry.
For more information about this workshop, contact Fardosa Hassan at hassanf@augsburg.edu.
The Interfaith Ally Training will be offered November 11 at 1:50 – 3:30 pm in the Marshall Room in the Christensen Center.
submitted by robaka@augsburg.edu
Benefits Open Enrollment begins Nov. 1 and ends at 11:59 PM on November 12. Please review the 2022 Benefits Guide for important information and rates for the upcoming benefit year.
All benefits-eligible employees are encouraged to view an open enrollment information session.
A recorded session for on-demand viewing can be found at https://sites.augsburg.edu/hr/benefits/
To enroll or make changes to your benefit elections, visit:
Inside Augsburg > Administrative Tasks > Open Enrollment.
For your convenience, your current 2021 benefit elections will be pre-populated in the open enrollment portal. Even if you are not making changes, we ask that you submit the enrollment form to confirm your selections will remain the same for 2022.
Please note, 2021 pre-tax HSA and FSA annual elections do not carry over into the next benefit year, so you must elect an amount for 2022 to continue participation.
**Anyone who enrolls the first week will be entered into a drawing to win some exciting PRIZES!
Link to 2022 Benefits Guide ~ https://sites.augsburg.edu/hr/benefits/
This link leads to our HR Benefits page; Please click the “NEW 2022 Benefits Guide (PDF)” under the Benefits header to view.
Email hr@augsburg.edu with any questions.
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During the June 9, 2020 University Town Hall, President Pribbenow announced seven new equity initiatives born out of response to the murder of George Floyd and Augsburg’s renewed commitment to accelerate and expand upon our university’s efforts to promote equity and inclusion during a national moment of racial and social justice reawakening. One of these initiatives was the requirement of Augsburg faculty and staff to complete anti-racism training. Please use the link provided to learn more about this year’s training and to register. Questions can be directed to the Equity and Inclusion Initiatives Department at inclusion@augsburg.edu.
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Join us at CWC from 10:30-11:30 this morning to de-stress with some coloring! We will have centering mandalas as well as a variety of other options, and extra copies you can take home with you for future stress relief. Hope to see you at CWC!
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Too many emails?
Need help organizing your inbox?
Want to set aside time to sort through your emails?
The CLASS Office is hosting an email organization workshop open to all students.
When: Tuesday Nov. 16th 3:30pm-4:30pm
Where: Zoom & in Sverdrup 102
Hosted by: Lauren Dusek, Assistive Technology Specialist
Questions? Contact dusek@Augsburg.edu
submitted by lohmannm@augsburg.edu
During the June 9, 2020 University Town Hall, President Pribbenow announced seven new equity initiatives born out of response to the murder of George Floyd and Augsburg’s renewed commitment to accelerate and expand upon our university’s efforts to promote equity and inclusion during a national moment of racial and social justice reawakening. One of these initiatives was the requirement of Augsburg faculty and staff to complete anti-racism training. Please use the link provided to learn more about this year’s training and to register. Questions can be directed to the Equity and Inclusion Initiatives Department at inclusion@augsburg.edu.
submitted by mcdaniem@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Local Salad Team + Dining Services are excited to share delicious student-designed, locally-sourced salads with the Augsburg community!
Salads will be available November 9th, 16th, and 17th + during Late Night Breakfast in The Commons and at Kafeega on November 13th 12-1pm (+ more dates to come).
submitted by robaka@augsburg.edu
Benefits Open Enrollment begins Nov. 1 and ends at 11:59 PM on November 12. Please review the 2022 Benefits Guide for important information and rates for the upcoming benefit year.
All benefits-eligible employees are encouraged to attend an open enrollment information session; all will be virtual again this year. Use the Zoom links below to register for one of the live sessions:
Tuesday 11/9 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
https://augsburg.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkf-Gvqj4sGdBqHi3fv9yUPVBZS0_hV74S
A recorded session for on-demand viewing can be found at https://sites.augsburg.edu/hr/benefits/
To enroll or make changes to your benefit elections, visit:
Inside Augsburg > Administrative Tasks > Open Enrollment.
For your convenience, your current 2021 benefit elections will be pre-populated in the open enrollment portal. Even if you are not making changes, we ask that you submit the enrollment form to confirm your selections will remain the same for 2022.
Please note, 2021 pre-tax HSA and FSA annual elections do not carry over into the next benefit year, so you must elect an amount for 2022 to continue participation.
**Anyone who enrolls the first week will be entered into a drawing to win some exciting PRIZES!
Link to 2022 Benefits Guide ~ https://sites.augsburg.edu/hr/benefits/
This link leads to our HR Benefits page; Please click the “NEW 2022 Benefits Guide (PDF)” under the Benefits header to view.
Email hr@augsburg.edu with any questions.
submitted by windnag@augsburg.edu
Need help submitting your Open Enrollment form? Human Resources is here for you! Members from the HR team will be available on Wednesday, November 10 from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM in Sverdrup Hall 205 (computer lab).
Email hr@augsburg.edu with any questions.
submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu
Looking for an internship experience for spring or summer that is with a smaller company with a STEM context? Come to a workshop to learn about the program from SciTech staff. They will even walk you through the application process.
Two attendance options!
VIRTUAL: Tuesday, November 16th, 2021, 4:30-5:30pm over Zoom
https://forms.gle/UJfqgi5uzh8VCcfQ6
IN-PERSON: November 18th, 4:30-5:3pm in Hagfors 150B
https://forms.gle/VoXePABA6c2mM3P79
Learn more about the SciTech STEM Internship Program from SciTech staff
Hear about past student internship company placements and experiences
Ask any questions you may have about the program or process
Complete the SciTech application as part of the session
About SciTech:
The mission of SciTech is to connect college students majoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to paid internships in small to mid-sized companies.
SciTech was created in 2011 to address Minnesota’s STEM workforce needs. Since its inception, SciTech has helped nearly 2,200 students find paid internships in small and medium-sized Minnesota companies.
Questions? Email stem@augsburg.edu.
submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu
Want to learn more about off-campus research opportunities in STEM? The National Science Foundation supports programs called Research Experiences for Undergraduates or REUs.
On Friday, November 12, from 4:00 – 5:30 PM, Dixie Shafer of URGO will lead a workshop on how to search for and apply to paid off-campus Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) programs in STEM fields.
This will be a virtual event designed to help students learn more about how to search for and apply to summer research opportunities nationally as well as locally.
Date: Friday, November 12
Time: 4:00 -5:30 PM
Format: Virtual over Zoom
All are welcome! Anyone interested in attending should complete the registration link below.
REU’s are offered in a wide range of STEM and interdisciplinary subject areas. Here is an example of one REU:
The Aquatic Science, Engineering, and Technology (ASET) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program (ASET-REU) is a 10-week program and immersive research experience exposing eight undergraduates per year to authentic aquatic research.
The ASET-REU program focuses on the Great Lakes and Hudson River basin research and includes an integrative learning community through research, seminars, professional development, and social activities. The program leverages existing research and educational programs in the Schools of Arts and Sciences and Engineering and the Institute for a Sustainable Environment.
Scholars will develop a diverse background and interdisciplinary network, foster an understanding of research, create strong relationships with mentors and peers, and acquire experiences in all aspects of “doing research”, motivating them toward and positioning them for a STEM career.
https://www.clarkson.edu/research-experience-undergrads-reu
Questions? Feel free to contact Rebekah Dupont at dupont@augsburg.edu.
REU Workshop Registration: https://forms.gle/1og3JhV4wD2XDXYp9
submitted by cihlar@augsburg.edu
On Friday, November 12, from 6:30–8:30 p.m., poet Jean Prokott will be at the new Garden Party Books (602 7th St NW, Rochester, MN) for a poetry reading and book signing. Jean was awarded the 2021 Howling Bird Press Poetry Prize for The Second Longest Day of the Year from among more than two hundred submissions received from across the country. Prokott will be joined by local poets and writers, Sue McMillan (Rochester poet laureate), Lisa Higgs, Pamela Sinicrope, and Melissa Brandt, who will read a few poems to open the evening. Light food and refreshments will be provided.
The Second Longest Day of the Year tackles a variety of subjects, such as mental health, the pandemic, women’s rights, the environment, and more, with notes of both seriousness and humor.
According to Sierra DeMulder, author of Today Means Amen, “The Second Longest Day of the Year offers us a poetic landscape that is easily entered but not lightly forgotten. Jean Prokott’s writing is agile. It moves gracefully from a stark wittiness and conversational observations to unforgettable imagery evoking the true palpability of grief. You’ll find yourself pausing between pages to reflect and revel; to mourn or query; to grow and keep going.”
The Second Longest Day of the Year will be available for purchase at Garden Party Books. Negative Covid test or proof of vaccination are required to attend.
Jean Prokott has work published or forthcoming in Arts & Letters, Angel City Review, Anomaly, and Adirondack Review, among other journals; she is a recipient of an AWP Intro Journals Award, a recipient of the Joan Ramseyer Poetry Award.
Howling Bird Press is a student-run publishing house at Augsburg University in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The press is part of the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program at Augsburg University: http://www.augsburg.edu/mfa.
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
Take the first steps towards tackling a inequities in a world of unknowns. Save the date for The Forum on Workplace Inclusions 34th annual conference, Solving for X: Tackling a Inequities in a World of Unknowns.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am when Jennifer Starr Dodd, Congregational Facilitator for the Christensen Center for Vocation, will begin the first of a three part preaching series on the Road to Emmaus text from Luke 24. Chapel services are recorded and available on the Campus Ministry YouTube Channel.
submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu
Are you looking for a professional development program and internship opportunity?
On Tuesday, November 9th from 4:30-5:00pm in the Christensen Center Marshall Room students are invited to attend an info session to learn about Upturnships’ professional development program and internship opportunities.
UpTurnships is a local nonprofit dedicated to getting underrepresented college students paid internship opportunities. They are currently recruiting for spring and summer programs with opportunities available in computer science, finance/accounting, sales, business, marketing, HR, Supply Chain/Operations, and more! Sophomores, juniors, and seniors are encouraged to apply.
Please visit their website at http://www.upturnships.org.
Sponsored by: Strommen Career & Internship Center
careers@augsburg.edu
submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Local Salad Team + Dining Services are excited to share delicious student-designed, locally-sourced salads with the Augsburg community!
Salads will be available November 9th, 16th, and 17th + during Late Night Breakfast in The Commons and at Kafeega on November 13th 12-1pm (+ more dates to come).
Come give them a try!
submitted by hermm6@augsburg.edu
You’re invited!
Hmong Women Together is collaborating with Pan Asian Student Services to host the first Hmong New Year at Augsburg! At this event, we will have traditional Hmong food, activities, and local performers. We hope to celebrate the new year with you and have a great time! Don’t forget to bring your friends & families!!
Date: Saturday, November 20th, 2021
Time: 4-8pm
Location: Student Lounge, Christensen Center
Address: Christensen Center, 720 22nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55454
**Please RSVP in advance before the event, as it is REQUIRED to enter due to safety reasons**
Link for Augsburg students, staff & faculty and their guests to RSVP:
https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/event/7584922
NOTE: Masks are still mandatory in our campus buildings, so please bring your mask and wear except when eating.
**If you would like to perform at our Hmong New Year, please submit your form ASAP as there are limited spots available! We are inclusive of all cultures & types of performances, click link below for more details & sign up!!**
Non-augsburg students, staff, and faculty can perform as well.
Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVA_d307sG_tKOyXuYnQ_4thTBXYw_vkmERBTy-RlCXoNAjw/viewform
**If you would like to be a volunteer for our Hmong New Year, please sign up ASAP by using the link below: Non-augsburg students, staff, and faculty can volunteer as well.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRcaQrEClMc4kFf_eMAGUOASh54rmweEi4JQBY2qfOO–YEg/viewform
If there are any questions or concerns, please feel free to email us at hermm6@augsburg.edu or vangcc7@augsburg.edu
submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu
Looking for an internship experience for spring or summer that is with a smaller company with a STEM context? Come to a workshop to learn about the program from SciTech staff. They will even walk you through the application process.
Two attendance options!
VIRTUAL: Tuesday, November 16th, 2021, 4:30-5:30pm over Zoom
https://forms.gle/UJfqgi5uzh8VCcfQ6
IN-PERSON: November 18th, 4:30-5:3pm in Hagfors 150B
https://forms.gle/VoXePABA6c2mM3P79
Learn more about the SciTech STEM Internship Program from SciTech staff
Hear about past student internship company placements and experiences
Ask any questions you may have about the program or process
Complete the SciTech application as part of the session
About SciTech:
The mission of SciTech is to connect college students majoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to paid internships in small to mid-sized companies.
SciTech was created in 2011 to address Minnesota’s STEM workforce needs. Since its inception, SciTech has helped nearly 2,200 students find paid internships in small and medium-sized Minnesota companies.
Questions? Email stem@augsburg.edu.
submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu
Want to learn more about off-campus research opportunities in STEM? The National Science Foundation supports programs called Research Experiences for Undergraduates or REUs.
On Friday, November 12, from 4:00 – 5:30 PM, Dixie Shafer of URGO will lead a workshop on how to search for and apply to paid off-campus Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) programs in STEM fields.
This will be a virtual event designed to help students learn more about how to search for and apply to summer research opportunities nationally as well as locally.
Date: Friday, November 12
Time: 4:00 -5:30 PM
Format: Virtual over Zoom
All are welcome! Anyone interested in attending should complete the registration link below.
REU’s are offered in a wide range of STEM and interdisciplinary subject areas. Here is an example of one REU:
The Aquatic Science, Engineering, and Technology (ASET) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program (ASET-REU) is a 10-week program and immersive research experience exposing eight undergraduates per year to authentic aquatic research.
The ASET-REU program focuses on the Great Lakes and Hudson River basin research and includes an integrative learning community through research, seminars, professional development, and social activities. The program leverages existing research and educational programs in the Schools of Arts and Sciences and Engineering and the Institute for a Sustainable Environment.
Scholars will develop a diverse background and interdisciplinary network, foster an understanding of research, create strong relationships with mentors and peers, and acquire experiences in all aspects of “doing research”, motivating them toward and positioning them for a STEM career.
https://www.clarkson.edu/research-experience-undergrads-reu
Questions? Feel free to contact Rebekah Dupont at dupont@augsburg.edu.
REU Workshop Registration: https://forms.gle/1og3JhV4wD2XDXYp9
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am for a time of Centering Prayer for Healing, Justice, and Hope. We will offer quiet space for prayer and healing. If you would like to see the chapel service from Friday, it is available on the Campus Ministry YouTube Channel.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
The Interfaith Ally Workshop provides participants with the opportunity to learn about a wide range of faiths and ethical traditions including Native Spirituality, Judaism, Islam, Hybrid, Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism and Atheism. Participants will hear the stories of community members from a variety of traditions and have the opportunity to learn through case studies. This workshop qualifies as an equity/inclusion event to help maintain good standing in the Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program. The Interfaith Ally Workshop is a program of Interfaith at Augsburg and Campus Ministry.
For more information about this workshop, contact Fardosa Hassan at hassanf@augsburg.edu.
The Interfaith Ally Training will be offered November 11 at 1:50 – 3:30 pm in the Marshall Room in the Christensen Center.
submitted by robaka@augsburg.edu
Benefits Open Enrollment begins Nov. 1 and ends at 11:59 PM on November 12. Please review the 2022 Benefits Guide for important information and rates for the upcoming benefit year.
All benefits-eligible employees are encouraged to attend an open enrollment information session; all will be virtual again this year. Use the Zoom links below to register for one of the live sessions:
Tuesday 11/9 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
https://augsburg.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkf-Gvqj4sGdBqHi3fv9yUPVBZS0_hV74S
A recorded session for on-demand viewing can be found at https://sites.augsburg.edu/hr/benefits/
To enroll or make changes to your benefit elections, visit:
Inside Augsburg > Administrative Tasks > Open Enrollment.
For your convenience, your current 2021 benefit elections will be pre-populated in the open enrollment portal. Even if you are not making changes, we ask that you submit the enrollment form to confirm your selections will remain the same for 2022.
Please note, 2021 pre-tax HSA and FSA annual elections do not carry over into the next benefit year, so you must elect an amount for 2022 to continue participation.
**Anyone who enrolls the first week will be entered into a drawing to win some exciting PRIZES!
Link to 2022 Benefits Guide ~ https://sites.augsburg.edu/hr/benefits/
This link leads to our HR Benefits page; Please click the “NEW 2022 Benefits Guide (PDF)” under the Benefits header to view.
Email hr@augsburg.edu with any questions.
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Join us today at 3:30 pm for a conversation with Josh Kent of Augsburg’s Center for Wellness and Counseling.
Auggie Connect is open to Augsburg students with disabilities and is a space to gather, support one another and find community. Join CLASS staff Cassie Charles and your fellow Auggie students on Mondays from 3:30-4:30 PM.
Join us in person (Sverdrup 102, near Enrollment Center) or via Zoom. Contact ccharles@augsburg.edu for disability-related accommodations.
Zoom Meeting ID: 930 1256 1020
Passcode: 787265
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Are you looking for a professional development program and internship opportunity?
On Tuesday, November 9th from 4:30-5:00pm in the Christensen Center Marshall Room students are invited to attend an info session to learn about Upturnships’ professional development program and internship opportunities.
UpTurnships is a local nonprofit dedicated to getting underrepresented college students paid internship opportunities. They are currently recruiting for spring and summer programs with opportunities available in computer science, finance/accounting, sales, business, marketing, HR, Supply Chain/Operations, and more! Sophomores, juniors, and seniors are encouraged to apply.
Please visit their website at http://www.upturnships.org.
Sponsored by: Strommen Career & Internship Center
careers@augsburg.edu
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360WOWINC, the parent company of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, You Move Me, and Shack Shine is coming to Augsburg University! We are currently offering part-time and full-time positions, both of which are great for students. At 360WOWINC, you will be able to work with people your own age, manage your own day, and make a lot of money while having fun at work! To learn more about our offerings, come visit us in the lobby of the Christensen Center on November 8th between 10:30am -12:30pm or send an email to holly@360wowinc.com. We look forward to meeting all of you soon!
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During the June 9, 2020 University Town Hall, President Pribbenow announced seven new equity initiatives born out of response to the murder of George Floyd and Augsburg’s renewed commitment to accelerate and expand upon our university’s efforts to promote equity and inclusion during a national moment of racial and social justice reawakening. One of these initiatives was the requirement of Augsburg faculty and staff to complete anti-racism training. Please use the link provided to learn more about this year’s training and to register. Questions can be directed to the Equity and Inclusion Initiatives Department at inclusion@augsburg.edu.
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Please join us in Hoversten Chapel for an All Saints service at 10:40 am. The custom of commemorating all of the saints of the church on a single day goes back at least to the third century. At this service we praise God for the saints who’ve gone before us, especially honoring ones who have been personally significant in our faith. We’ll also remember those who have died, especially in this past year. We celebrate and remember through song and prayer.
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Auggie Connect is open to Augsburg students with disabilities and is a space to gather, support one another and find community. Join CLASS staff Cassie Charles and your fellow Auggie students on Mondays from 3:30-4:30 PM. Join us in person (Sverdrup 102, near Enrollment Center) or via Zoom. Contact ccharles@augsburg.edu for disability-related accommodations.
Zoom Meeting ID: 930 1256 1020
Passcode: 787265
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Benefits Open Enrollment begins Nov. 1 and ends at 11:59 PM on November 12. Please review the 2022 Benefits Guide for important information and rates for the upcoming benefit year.
All benefits-eligible employees are encouraged to attend an open enrollment information session; all will be virtual again this year. Use the Zoom links below to register for one of the live sessions:
Friday 11/5 9:00 am – 10 am
https://augsburg.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJElfu6trz0sG9Fz71-pmYAz6LcCw7d5ajMR
Tuesday 11/9 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
https://augsburg.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkf-Gvqj4sGdBqHi3fv9yUPVBZS0_hV74S
A recorded session for on-demand viewing can be found at https://sites.augsburg.edu/hr/benefits/
To enroll or make changes to your benefit elections, visit:
Inside Augsburg > Administrative Tasks > Open Enrollment.
For your convenience, your current 2021 benefit elections will be pre-populated in the open enrollment portal. Even if you are not making changes, we ask that you submit the enrollment form to confirm your selections will remain the same for 2022.
Please note, 2021 pre-tax HSA and FSA annual elections do not carry over into the next benefit year, so you must elect an amount for 2022 to continue participation.
**Anyone who enrolls the first week will be entered into a drawing to win some exciting PRIZES!
Link to 2022 Benefits Guide ~ https://sites.augsburg.edu/hr/benefits/
This link leads to our HR Benefits page; Please click the “NEW 2022 Benefits Guide (PDF)” under the Benefits header to view.
Email hr@augsburg.edu with any questions.
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You are invited to attend the Thor Heyerdahl International Day 2021 conference to be held virtually on Wednesday, November 10th from 9:00-15:30 CET.
The conference is a collaboration between the Thor Heyerdahl Institute, the Ambassador of the Czech Republic in Oslo, our Augsburg University (USA), and Vestfold & Telemark County Council. The conference will focus on the global subject of “Migration and Identity.”
President Paul Pribbenow will hold a session titled: Hospitality is not Enough: Equity and Inclusion in Higher Education.
The conference focuses on the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: Reduced Inequalities (10), Sustainable Cities and Communities (11), Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (16), and Partnerships for the Goals (17).
More information about the virtual conference can be found on the website of the Vestfold Museum/Thor Heyerdahl Institute (see link below). Note that the link for this virtual event will be made available in advance of the conference date. So, refer back to this site to access the link to join the virtual conference on November 10th from 900-1530 CET.
We look forward to your participation!
Bettine Hoff Hermanson
(Director, Norway Hub – Augsburg University)
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Want to learn more about off-campus research opportunities in STEM? The National Science Foundation supports programs called Research Experiences for Undergraduates or REUs.
On Friday, November 12, from 4:00 – 5:30 PM, Dixie Shafer of URGO will lead a workshop on how to search for and apply to paid off-campus Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) programs in STEM fields.
This will be a virtual event designed to help students learn more about how to search for and apply to summer research opportunities nationally as well as locally.
Date: Friday, November 12
Time: 4:00 -5:30 PM
Format: Virtual over Zoom
All are welcome! Anyone interested in attending should complete the registration link below.
REU’s are offered in a wide range of STEM and interdisciplinary subject areas. Here is an example of one REU:
Bioarchaeology of Bronze Age Social Systems
The Bioarchaeology of Bronze Age Social Systems NSF-REU Site (Award #1852426) supports the training of undergraduate students in conducting collaborative research– from hypothesis formation to data collection, analysis, public outreach, and publication. Complementary instruction in professional development, ethics, and statistical modules are also incorporated in the program’s curriculum.
Housed at the Center for Archaeological Studies at the University of South Alabama, teams of students collaborate with an interdisciplinary group of dynamic scientists while conducting original research on two Arabian Bronze Age skeletal collections (2400-2100 BCE) over an eight-week period. As part of these independent research projects, students will examine how alternative pathways to social complexity were embodied in ancient human skeletal remains and reflected in burial traditions.
Questions? Feel free to contact Rebekah Dupont at dupont@augsburg.edu.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15u0yyC-NXnnQIy0LLNDomeloI9-F5DkRW0z5somJ-UY/edit?usp=sharing
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When: November 8, 2021 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm CST
Where: Online/Virtual Conference
Cost: $95
Presenters: Eboo Patel, Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC) | Farah Siddiqui, Salesforce | Megan Hughes Johnson, Interfaith Youth Core
This event is part of The Forum’s new Professional Development Labs learning series. More information below.
Americans encounter more religious diversity at work than in any other sphere of life, yet religion is too often left out of the diversity conversation. Many of us are uncomfortable talking about religion at work because we are afraid of offending our colleagues or wading into uncertain legal territory, but engaging religious diversity can lead to stronger team culture and better relationships with clients and consumers. Join Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC) for a Professional Development Lab that will give you the chance to explore issues of religious identity and diversity at work, develop your interfaith skillset, and create an action plan for how you will engage religious and secular identity in your workplace.
Learning Outcomes
Learn why engaging religious diversity matters in the workplace
Identify concrete skills to engage religious diversity and enhance workplace culture
Create a customized action plan for how to engage religious diversity productively in your workplace
About The Forum’s Professional Development Labs
Professional Development Labs (PDLs) are half-day interactive learning experiences intended to develop professional competencies that support leaders in reaching the next level in their DEI leadership. Unlike traditional workshop sessions, PDLs will be goal oriented and include personal and professional action and accountability planning for next level leadership. PDLs will be offered synchronously in varying formats (in-person, hybrid or virtual) based on CDC convening recommendations.
submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu
Want to learn more about off-campus research opportunities in STEM? The National Science Foundation supports programs called Research Experiences for Undergraduates or REUs.
On Friday, November 12, from 4:00 – 5:30 PM, Dixie Shafer of URGO will lead a workshop on how to search for and apply to paid off-campus Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) programs in STEM fields.
This will be a virtual event designed to help students learn more about how to search for and apply to summer research opportunities nationally as well as locally.
Date: Friday, November 12
Time: 4:00 -5:30 PM
Format: Virtual over Zoom
All are welcome! Anyone interested in attending should complete the registration link below.
REU’s are offered in a wide range of STEM and interdisciplinary subject areas. Here is an example of one REU:
Bioarchaeology of Bronze Age Social Systems
The Bioarchaeology of Bronze Age Social Systems NSF-REU Site (Award #1852426) supports the training of undergraduate students in conducting collaborative research– from hypothesis formation to data collection, analysis, public outreach, and publication. Complementary instruction in professional development, ethics, and statistical modules are also incorporated in the program’s curriculum.
Housed at the Center for Archaeological Studies at the University of South Alabama, teams of students collaborate with an interdisciplinary group of dynamic scientists while conducting original research on two Arabian Bronze Age skeletal collections (2400-2100 BCE) over an eight-week period. As part of these independent research projects, students will examine how alternative pathways to social complexity were embodied in ancient human skeletal remains and reflected in burial traditions.
Questions? Feel free to contact Rebekah Dupont at dupont@augsburg.edu.
REU Workshop Registration
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Looking for an internship experience for spring or summer that is with a smaller company with a STEM context? Come to a workshop to learn about the program from SciTech staff. They will even walk you through the application process.
Two attendance options!
VIRTUAL: Tuesday, November 16th, 2021, 4:30-5:30pm over Zoom
https://forms.gle/UJfqgi5uzh8VCcfQ6
IN-PERSON: November 18th, 4:30-5:3pm in Hagfors 150B
https://forms.gle/VoXePABA6c2mM3P79
Learn more about the SciTech STEM Internship Program from SciTech staff
Hear about past student internship company placements and experiences
Ask any questions you may have about the program or process
Complete the SciTech application as part of the session
About SciTech:
The mission of SciTech is to connect college students majoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to paid internships in small to mid-sized companies.
SciTech was created in 2011 to address Minnesota’s STEM workforce needs. Since its inception, SciTech has helped nearly 2,200 students find paid internships in small and medium-sized Minnesota companies.
Questions? Email stem@augsburg.edu.
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During the June 9, 2020 University Town Hall, President Pribbenow announced seven new equity initiatives born out of response to the murder of George Floyd and Augsburg’s renewed commitment to accelerate and expand upon our university’s efforts to promote equity and inclusion during a national moment of racial and social justice reawakening. One of these initiatives was the requirement of Augsburg faculty and staff to complete anti-racism training. Please use the link provided to learn more about this year’s training and to register. Questions can be directed to the Equity and Inclusion Initiatives Department at inclusion@augsburg.edu.
submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu
Are you looking for a professional development program and internship opportunity?
On Tuesday, November 9th from 4:30-5:00pm in the Christensen Center Marshall Room students are invited to attend an info session to learn about Upturnships’ professional development program and internship opportunities.
UpTurnships is a local nonprofit dedicated to getting underrepresented college students paid internship opportunities. They are currently recruiting for spring and summer programs with opportunities available in computer science, finance/accounting, sales, business, marketing, HR, Supply Chain/Operations, and more! Sophomores, juniors, and seniors are encouraged to apply.
Please visit their website at http://www.upturnships.org.
Sponsored by: Strommen Career & Internship Center
careers@augsburg.edu
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Ready to Run Minnesota, which is part of a national network of nonpartisan campaign training programs designed to encourage women to run for office and to encourage all of us to support increased representation of women in politics. This year, there will be a series of monthly (October-February) virtual training sessions over the lunch hour on Fridays. You will learn about fundraising, receive media training, and gain other important skills…all for free.
The next session is today (November 5th) at noon and will cover strategies for dealing with the media.
Everyone is welcome to join the free sessions on Fridays, so please use the link below to sign up (scroll down to see the media training information).
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Want to know what we’ve got growing on? The Biology Department Greenhouse on the rooftop of the Hagfors Center is open to the Augsburg community on the first Thursday of the month.
The next First Thursday is TODAY, November 4, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. The greenhouse is located on the 4th floor of the Hagfors Center. Come see our latest additions, including rare Mexican cacti, an Ethiopian banana, and a curious succulent sesame relative from Madagascar!
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Benefits Open Enrollment begins Nov. 1 and ends at 11:59 PM on November 12. Please review the 2022 Benefits Guide for important information and rates for the upcoming benefit year.
All benefits-eligible employees are encouraged to attend an open enrollment information session; all will be virtual again this year. Use the Zoom links below to register for one of the live sessions:
Friday 11/5 9:00 am – 10 am
https://augsburg.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJElfu6trz0sG9Fz71-pmYAz6LcCw7d5ajMR
Tuesday 11/9 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
https://augsburg.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkf-Gvqj4sGdBqHi3fv9yUPVBZS0_hV74S
A recorded session for on-demand viewing will also be available soon.
To enroll or make changes to your benefit elections, visit:
Inside Augsburg > Administrative Tasks > Open Enrollment.
For your convenience, your current 2021 benefit elections will be pre-populated in the open enrollment portal. Even if you are not making changes, we ask that you submit the enrollment form to confirm your selections will remain the same for 2022.
Please note, 2021 pre-tax HSA and FSA annual elections do not carry over into the next benefit year, so you must elect an amount for 2022 to continue participation.
**Anyone who enrolls the first week will be entered into a drawing to win some exciting PRIZES!
Link to 2022 Benefits Guide ~ https://sites.augsburg.edu/hr/benefits/
This link leads to our HR Benefits page; Please click the “NEW 2022 Benefits Guide (PDF)” under the Benefits header to view.
Email hr@augsburg.edu with any questions.
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Join Our Fun & Informative Virtual Event Demonstrating the Power of Debate!
The Minnesota Urban Debate League is proud to present our 9th annual Mayors Challenge Debate Fundraising Breakfast: The Great Water Debate. This event will be hosted virtually by Augsburg University.
Four of our debaters from Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Roseville school districts will face off in two teams, articulating arguments on how we steward one of our greatest resources – water.
Our VIP panel of judges (and you!) will pick the most persuasive team.
You will also see how the MNUDL creates new opportunities for our students to be champions – both in and out of the classroom.
Governor Tim Walz (Invited) and Minnesota First Lady Gwen Walz will host the Governor’s table. Mayor Melvin Carter, Mayor Jacob Frey, and special guests will judge our debate.
Schedule of Events
8:30 am: Virtual Program Begins
– Debate & Student Panel
– Champion of Change
9:40 am: Decision by Mayor Carter, Mayor Frey and Panel
10:00 am: Program Concludes
For more information about sponsorship opportunities and how to register, check out Augsburg University’s Advancement Page.
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Are you interested in a student leadership position for the 2022-2023 academic year? Apply to be an AugSem Leader, Orientation Leader, Resident Assistant, Residence Life Lead, Pan-Asian Mentor, Pan-Asian Student Services Intern, Augsburg Youth Theology Institute Mentor, and/or Strommen Peer Advisor today! The deadline to apply is November 10 at 12:00 pm.
Apply Here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctfOrt1VpVxBqco21z2izJNsG6PosCIOtITA94DHBX3Lrm6Q/viewform
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Faculty and Staff, please join us on Friday, November 5th from 10:30 -11:30 am for a presentation on how to support undocumented students. This is a virtual event and will be hosted by Multicultural Life/Latinx Student Services.
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 992 8792 4833
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When: November 8, 2021 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm CST
Where: Online/Virtual Conference
Cost: $95
Presenters: Eboo Patel, Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC) | Farah Siddiqui, Salesforce | Megan Hughes Johnson, Interfaith Youth Core
This event is part of The Forum’s new Professional Development Labs learning series. More information below.
Americans encounter more religious diversity at work than in any other sphere of life, yet religion is too often left out of the diversity conversation. Many of us are uncomfortable talking about religion at work because we are afraid of offending our colleagues or wading into uncertain legal territory, but engaging religious diversity can lead to stronger team culture and better relationships with clients and consumers. Join Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC) for a Professional Development Lab that will give you the chance to explore issues of religious identity and diversity at work, develop your interfaith skillset, and create an action plan for how you will engage religious and secular identity in your workplace.
Learning Outcomes
Learn why engaging religious diversity matters in the workplace
Identify concrete skills to engage religious diversity and enhance workplace culture
Create a customized action plan for how to engage religious diversity productively in your workplace
About The Forum’s Professional Development Labs
Professional Development Labs (PDLs) are half-day interactive learning experiences intended to develop professional competencies that support leaders in reaching the next level in their DEI leadership. Unlike traditional workshop sessions, PDLs will be goal oriented and include personal and professional action and accountability planning for next level leadership. PDLs will be offered synchronously in varying formats (in-person, hybrid or virtual) based on CDC convening recommendations.
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When: November 18, 2021 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CDT
Presenters: Michael Welp, WMFDP | Isis Fabian, Center for Talent Innovation (CTI) | Julia Taylor Kennedy, Coqual | Michael Collins, State of NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Cost: Free
Register at, https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/who-gets-to-belong-in-corporate-america/
A recent report reveals that, predictably, white men feel the highest sense of belonging in corporate America.
Conducted by the Center for Talent Innovation (CTI), The Power of Belonging: What It Is and Why It Matters in Today’s Workplace is the first of its kind to define, measure, and quantify what it means to belong at work—with insights into race, gender, ethnicity, generation, and other demographic identities.
Together, we will explore CTI’s findings and how to create work cultures where everyone belongs.
Learning Outcomes
Learn about how different identities feel they belong
Identify new options for creating cultures of belonging
Become more conscious of how your own behaviors unintentionally reinforce unproductive dynamics
https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/who-gets-to-belong-in-corporate-america/
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Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am for a mid-morning meditation service with Campus Ministry Musician Andrea Sorum. There will be music, poetry, and time for quiet contemplation during the service. Chapel services are recorded and available on the Campus Ministry YouTube Channel.
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The Interfaith Ally Workshop provides participants with the opportunity to learn about a wide range of faiths and ethical traditions including Native Spirituality, Judaism, Islam, Hybrid, Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism and Atheism. Participants will hear the stories of community members from a variety of traditions and have the opportunity to learn through case studies. This workshop qualifies as an equity/inclusion event to help maintain good standing in the Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program. The Interfaith Ally Workshop is a program of Interfaith at Augsburg and Campus Ministry.
For more information about this workshop, contact Fardosa Hassan at hassanf@augsburg.edu.
The Interfaith Ally Training will be offered November 11 at 1:50 – 3:30 pm in the Marshall Room in the Christensen Center.
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Benefits Open Enrollment begins Nov. 1 and ends at 11:59 PM on November 12. Please review the 2022 Benefits Guide for important information and rates for the upcoming benefit year.
All benefits-eligible employees are encouraged to attend an open enrollment information session; all will be virtual again this year. Use the Zoom links below to register for one of the live sessions:
Friday 11/5 9:00 am – 10 am
https://augsburg.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJElfu6trz0sG9Fz71-pmYAz6LcCw7d5ajMR
Tuesday 11/9 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
https://augsburg.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkf-Gvqj4sGdBqHi3fv9yUPVBZS0_hV74S
A recorded session for on-demand viewing will also be available soon.
To enroll or make changes to your benefit elections, visit:
Inside Augsburg > Administrative Tasks > Open Enrollment.
For your convenience, your current 2021 benefit elections will be pre-populated in the open enrollment portal. Even if you are not making changes, we ask that you submit the enrollment form to confirm your selections will remain the same for 2022.
Please note, 2021 pre-tax HSA and FSA annual elections do not carry over into the next benefit year, so you must elect an amount for 2022 to continue participation.
**Anyone who enrolls the first week will be entered into a drawing to win some exciting PRIZES!
Link to 2022 Benefits Guide ~ (https://sites.augsburg.edu/hr/benefits/)
This link leads to our HR Benefits page; Please click the “NEW 2022 Benefits Guide (PDF)” under the Benefits header to view.
Email hr@augsburg.edu with any questions.
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Want to learn more about off-campus research opportunities in STEM? The National Science Foundation supports programs called Research Experiences for Undergraduates or REUs.
On Friday, November 12, from 4:00 – 5:30 PM, Dixie Shafer of URGO will lead a workshop on how to search for and apply to paid off-campus Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) programs in STEM fields.
This will be a virtual event designed to help students learn more about how to search for and apply to summer research opportunities nationally as well as locally.
Date: Friday, November 12
Time: 4:00 -5:30 PM
Format: Virtual over Zoom
All are welcome! Anyone interested in attending should complete the registration link below.
REU’s are offered in a wide range of STEM and interdisciplinary subject areas. Here is an example of one REU:
Bioarchaeology of Bronze Age Social Systems
The Bioarchaeology of Bronze Age Social Systems NSF-REU Site (Award #1852426) supports the training of undergraduate students in conducting collaborative research– from hypothesis formation to data collection, analysis, public outreach, and publication. Complementary instruction in professional development, ethics, and statistical modules are also incorporated in the program’s curriculum.
Housed at the Center for Archaeological Studies at the University of South Alabama, teams of students collaborate with an interdisciplinary group of dynamic scientists while conducting original research on two Arabian Bronze Age skeletal collections (2400-2100 BCE) over an eight-week period. As part of these independent research projects, students will examine how alternative pathways to social complexity were embodied in ancient human skeletal remains and reflected in burial traditions.
Questions? Feel free to contact Rebekah Dupont at dupont@augsburg.edu.
submitted by dupont@augsburg.edu
Looking for an internship experience for spring or summer that is with a smaller company with a STEM context? Come to a workshop to learn about the program from SciTech staff. They will even walk you through the application process.
Two attendance options!
VIRTUAL: Tuesday, November 16th, 2021, 4:30-5:30pm over Zoom
https://forms.gle/UJfqgi5uzh8VCcfQ6
IN-PERSON: November 18th, 4:30-5:3pm in Hagfors 150B
https://forms.gle/VoXePABA6c2mM3P79
Learn more about the SciTech STEM Internship Program from SciTech staff
Hear about past student internship company placements and experiences
Ask any questions you may have about the program or process
Complete the SciTech application as part of the session
About SciTech:
The mission of SciTech is to connect college students majoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to paid internships in small to mid-sized companies.
SciTech was created in 2011 to address Minnesota’s STEM workforce needs. Since its inception, SciTech has helped nearly 2,200 students find paid internships in small and medium-sized Minnesota companies.
Questions? Email stem@augsburg.edu.
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Stop by the Study Abroad and Away Table today in Christensen Center from 11:30am to 1pm.
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–with programs ranging in length from 1 week to a semester or year, international locations as well as destinations in the USA, and courses to fit any major. Every Study Abroad & Away program fulfills your Augsburg Experience requirement, too!
Stop by today for more info!
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Meet the Zetas is an event for women identifying students interested in finding out more information about Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Kappa Pi City-wide chapter. The Event is Wednesday November 10th 2021 at 7:00pm in the Oren Gateway conference room 100.You can register with the link below.
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We will hold an All Saints service in chapel November 5 at 10:40 am. The custom of commemorating all of the saints of the church on a single day goes back at least to the third century. At this service we praise God for the saints who’ve gone before us, especially honoring ones who have been personally significant in our faith. We’ll also remember those who have died, especially in this past year. We celebrate and remember through song and prayer. Please submit names you would like included in the service to the campus ministry office by emailing Janice Dames at dames@augsburg.edu by noon on November 4.
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Faculty Invited – Provost Search Listening Sessions
AGB Search firm has been engaged to assist with the provost search. Representatives from AGB Search are inviting faculty to participate in listening sessions. Thank you to those who were able to participate on Nov. 1.
A second listening session is scheduled for Thur. Nov. 4, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., via Zoom.
Given the Zoom format, AGB Search has asked that the session be limited to 25 participants. If the response warrants, a third session will be added. Please watch Amail for further updates.
Please use the registration form – linked below – to register for Nov. 4.
Questions may be directed to Cyndi Berg in the Office of the President, bergc2@augsburg.edu.
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Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am for chapel. Pastor Babette Chatman will be preaching. President Paul Pribbenow and Campus Ministry Musician Andrea Sorum will sing a duet accompanied by Adam Koskovich, bass. Chapel services are recorded and available on the Campus Ministry YouTube Channel.
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Join your fellow Augsburg staff in Hagfors room 352 on November 4, 2021 at 2pm which lines up with the Hagfors Greenhouse from noon-3pm. Come meet new staff and catch up with each other! Come for 5 minutes or stay the whole hour — we would love to see as many of you there as possible!
There will be cookies, juice, coffee, and fresh fruit in Hagfors room 352.
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You are invited to attend the Thor Heyerdahl International Day 2021 conference to be held virtually on Wednesday, November 10th from 9:00-15:30 CET.
The conference is a collaboration between the Thor Heyerdahl Institute, the Ambassador of the Czech Republic in Oslo, our Augsburg University (USA), and Vestfold & Telemark County Council. The conference will focus on the global subject of “Migration and Identity.”
President Paul Pribbenow will hold a session titled: Hospitality is not Enough: Equity and Inclusion in Higher Education.
The conference focuses on the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: Reduced Inequalities (10), Sustainable Cities and Communities (11), Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (16), and Partnerships for the Goals (17).
More information about the virtual conference can be found on the website of the Vestfold Museum/Thor Heyerdahl Institute (see link below). Note that the link for this virtual event will be made available in advance of the conference date. So, refer back to this site to access the link to join the virtual conference on November 10th from 900-1530 CET.
We look forward to your participation!
Bettine Hoff Hermanson
(Director, Norway Hub – Augsburg University)
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When: November 18, 2021 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CDT
Presenters: Michael Welp, WMFDP | Isis Fabian, Center for Talent Innovation (CTI) | Julia Taylor Kennedy, Coqual | Michael Collins, State of NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Cost: Free
Register at, https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/who-gets-to-belong-in-corporate-america/
A recent report reveals that, predictably, white men feel the highest sense of belonging in corporate America.
Conducted by the Center for Talent Innovation (CTI), The Power of Belonging: What It Is and Why It Matters in Today’s Workplace is the first of its kind to define, measure, and quantify what it means to belong at work—with insights into race, gender, ethnicity, generation, and other demographic identities.
Together, we will explore CTI’s findings and how to create work cultures where everyone belongs.
Learning Outcomes
Learn about how different identities feel they belong
Identify new options for creating cultures of belonging
Become more conscious of how your own behaviors unintentionally reinforce unproductive dynamics
https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/who-gets-to-belong-in-corporate-america/
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Want to know what we’ve got growing on? The Biology Department Greenhouse on the rooftop of the Hagfors Center is open to the Augsburg community on the first Thursday of the month.
The next First Thursday is November 4, from 1PM to 3PM. The greenhouse is located on the 4th floor of the Hagfors Center.
Questions? Please contact the Greenhouse Curator, Dr. Leon van Eck (vaneck@augsburg.edu).
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During the June 9, 2020 University Town Hall, President Pribbenow announced seven new equity initiatives born out of response to the murder of George Floyd and Augsburg’s renewed commitment to accelerate and expand upon our university’s efforts to promote equity and inclusion during a national moment of racial and social justice reawakening. One of these initiatives was the requirement of Augsburg faculty and staff to complete anti-racism training. Please use the link provided to learn more about this year’s training and to register. Questions can be directed to the Equity and Inclusion Initiatives Department at inclusion@augsburg.edu.
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Join Our Fun & Informative Virtual Event Demonstrating the Power of Debate!
The Minnesota Urban Debate League is proud to present our 9th annual Mayors Challenge Debate Fundraising Breakfast: The Great Water Debate. This event will be hosted virtually by Augsburg University.
Four of our debaters from Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Roseville school districts will face off in two teams, articulating arguments on how we steward one of our greatest resources – water.
Our VIP panel of judges (and you!) will pick the most persuasive team.
You will also see how the MNUDL creates new opportunities for our students to be champions – both in and out of the classroom.
Governor Tim Walz (Invited) and Minnesota First Lady Gwen Walz will host the Governor’s table. Mayor Melvin Carter, Mayor Jacob Frey, and special guests will judge our debate. You have a chance to join them as a VIP judge with your sponsorship!
Schedule of Events
8:30 am: Virtual Program Begins
– Debate & Student Panel
– Champion of Change
9:40 am: Decision by Mayor Carter, Mayor Frey and Panel
10:00 am: Program Concludes
For more information about sponsorship opportunities and how to register, check out Augsburg University’s Advancement Page.
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So excited for this week Wellness Wednesday. **Limited Supply** only the first 25 can have their own mini zen garden. Come join us this week Wednesday, November 3rd from 10:30am-11:30am. We will be making mini zen garden.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CVvPMbbLAIn/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
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Center for Wellness and Counseling is doing an event on Wednesday, November 3rd. We will be making a mini zen garden from 10:30am-11:30am. Please come and join us creating the mini garden.
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Auggie Connect is open to Augsburg students with disabilities and is a space to gather, support one another and find community. Today, join CLASS Assistant Director Katie Lane and your fellow Auggie students from 3:30-4:30 PM. Join us in person (Sverdrup 102, near Enrollment Center) or via Zoom. Contact class@augsburg.edu for disability-related accommodations.
Zoom Meeting ID: 930 1256 1020
Passcode: 787265
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Benefits Open Enrollment begins Nov. 1 and ends at 11:59 PM on November 12. Please review the 2022 Benefits Guide for important information and rates for the upcoming benefit year.
All benefits-eligible employees are encouraged to attend an open enrollment information session; all will be virtual again this year. Use the Zoom links below to register for one of the live sessions:
Monday 11/1 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
https://augsburg.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0kduyprDMsH9PZsU9niuWyO1TL1YsHtWGk
Friday 11/5 9:00 am – 10 am
https://augsburg.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJElfu6trz0sG9Fz71-pmYAz6LcCw7d5ajMR
Tuesday 11/9 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
https://augsburg.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkf-Gvqj4sGdBqHi3fv9yUPVBZS0_hV74S
A recorded session for on-demand viewing can be found at https://sites.augsburg.edu/hr/
To enroll or make changes to your benefit elections, visit:
Inside Augsburg > Administrative Tasks > Open Enrollment.
For your convenience, your current 2021 benefit elections will be pre-populated in the open enrollment portal. Even if you are not making changes, we ask that you submit the enrollment form to confirm your selections will remain the same for 2022.
Please note, 2021 pre-tax HSA and FSA annual elections do not carry over into the next benefit year, so you must elect an amount for 2022 to continue participation.
**Anyone who enrolls the first week will be entered into a drawing to win some exciting PRIZES! A special prize drawing will also be held tomorrow for people who complete their enrollment TODAY.**
Link to 2022 Benefits Guide ~ (https://sites.augsburg.edu/hr/benefits/)
This link leads to our HR Benefits page; Please click the “NEW 2022 Benefits Guide (PDF)” under the Benefits header to view.
Email hr@augsburg.edu with any questions.
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Telling stories well is a powerful skill that can be used to influence, teach, and inspire. But what makes storytelling so effective for learning? Stories share culture, history, thoughts, and values. Storytelling connects people to ideas and it disarms us to listen to others. ArcGIS StoryMaps allow you to create inspiring, immersive stories by combining text, media, and interactive maps, allowing you to publish and share your story around the World. Please join your Academic LFCs this morning, Monday, 11/1 from 10-10:45 am for a workshop: Creating StoryMaps with ArcGIS. The zoom link is provided below.
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AGB Search firm has been engaged to assist with the provost search. Representatives from AGB Search are inviting faculty to participate in listening sessions. Listening sessions will be offered, via Zoom, on Mon. Nov. 1, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. and Thur. Nov. 4, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Given the Zoom format, AGB Search has asked that each session be limited to 25 participants. If the response to the sessions warrants, a third session will be added. Please watch Amail for further updates.
Please use the registration form – linked below – to register for one of the upcoming sessions.
Questions may be directed to Cyndi Berg in the Office of the President, bergc2@augsburg.edu.
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The following Study Abroad & Away programs have an application deadline TODAY, NOVEMBER 1:
~~Augsburg Study Centers in Mexico, Central America, and Southern Africa – semester programs.
~~Islam in the USA, New York City – spring semester courses with travel during spring break
~~Writing la Dolce Vita: Food, Art, and Culture in Italy – spring semester courses with travel during spring break NOTE: This program has filled, but applications are still being accepted and added to the Wait List.
Contact the study abroad office with any questions about the programs or your application progress: abroad@augsburg.edu
Get the program details here for the Augsburg Study Centers or Short-Term Programs here
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The Interfaith Ally Workshop provides participants with the opportunity to learn about a wide range of faiths and ethical traditions including Native Spirituality, Judaism, Islam, Hybrid, Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism and Atheism. Participants will hear the stories of community members from a variety of traditions and have the opportunity to learn through case studies. This workshop qualifies as an equity/inclusion event to help maintain good standing in the Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program. The Interfaith Ally Workshop is a program of Interfaith at Augsburg and Campus Ministry.
For more information about this workshop, contact Fardosa Hassan at hassanf@augsburg.edu.
The Interfaith Ally Training will be offered November 11 at 1:50 – 3:30 pm in the Marshall Room in the Christensen Center.
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Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am for a time of Centering Prayer for Healing, Justice, and Hope. We will offer quiet space for prayer and healing. If you would like to see the chapel service from Friday, it is available on the Campus Ministry YouTube Channel.
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We will hold an All Saints service in chapel Friday, November 5 at 10:40 am. The custom of commemorating all of the saints of the church on a single day goes back at least to the third century. At this service we praise God for the saints who’ve gone before us, especially honoring ones who have been personally significant in our faith. We’ll also remember those who have died, especially in this past year. We celebrate and remember through song and prayer. Please submit names you would like included in the service to the campus ministry office by emailing Janice Dames at dames@augsburg.edu.
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When: November 8, 2021 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm CST
Where: Online/Virtual Conference
Cost: $95
Presenters: Eboo Patel, Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC) | Farah Siddiqui, Salesforce | Megan Hughes Johnson, Interfaith Youth Core
This event is part of The Forum’s new Professional Development Labs learning series. More information below.
Americans encounter more religious diversity at work than in any other sphere of life, yet religion is too often left out of the diversity conversation. Many of us are uncomfortable talking about religion at work because we are afraid of offending our colleagues or wading into uncertain legal territory, but engaging religious diversity can lead to stronger team culture and better relationships with clients and consumers. Join Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC) for a Professional Development Lab that will give you the chance to explore issues of religious identity and diversity at work, develop your interfaith skillset, and create an action plan for how you will engage religious and secular identity in your workplace.
Learning Outcomes
Learn why engaging religious diversity matters in the workplace
Identify concrete skills to engage religious diversity and enhance workplace culture
Create a customized action plan for how to engage religious diversity productively in your workplace
About The Forum’s Professional Development Labs
Professional Development Labs (PDLs) are half-day interactive learning experiences intended to develop professional competencies that support leaders in reaching the next level in their DEI leadership. Unlike traditional workshop sessions, PDLs will be goal oriented and include personal and professional action and accountability planning for next level leadership. PDLs will be offered synchronously in varying formats (in-person, hybrid or virtual) based on CDC convening recommendations.
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Take part in the Thor Heyerdahl International Day 2021 webinar focusing on “Migration and Identity.” President Paul Pribbenow will present during this event sharing our story in his session titled “Hospitality is not Enough: Equity and Inclusion in Higher Education.”
President Pribbenow’s presentation is one of many—highlighting the theme on both sides of the Atlantic!
Join us VIRUTALLY on November 10, 2021.
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You still have time to reserve your tickets for the Theater Department’s production of “White” by James Ijames, directed by Beliza Torres Narváez!
Performances will be held Today and Tomorrow at 7pm in the Foss Center!
All guests will be required to provide proof of vaccination and a photo ID in order to come to the performance. Along with this, all patrons must wear a mask inside all Augsburg buildings. Additionally, we will not be accepting late seating, so make sure to arrive at least 20 minutes before the performance.
We will not be selling tickets at the door, so make sure to reserve your seat beforehand.
Click the link attached to reserve your seat!
We hope to see you there!
https://www.augsburg.edu/theater/current-season/ticket-information/
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Telling stories well is a powerful skill that can be used to influence, teach, and inspire. But what makes storytelling so effective for learning? Stories share culture, history, thoughts, and values. Storytelling connects people to ideas and it disarms us to listen to others. ArcGIS StoryMaps allows you to create inspiring, immersive stories by combining text, media, and interactive maps, allowing you to publish and share your story around the World. Please join your Academic LFCs for a workshop: Creating StoryMaps with ArcGIS. Monday, November 1 from 10:00 – 10:45am
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Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am to hear Professor Mary Lowe preach as part of the religion department series “A Reformation for Our Time.” Dr. Lowe’s sermon tomorrow is “Infused With God’s Word.” We will also be blessing the Women’s Hockey Team. Chapel services are recorded and available on the Campus Ministry YouTube Channel.
Thursday chapel with Hans Wiersma
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Auggie Connect is open to Augsburg students with disabilities and is a space to gather, support one another and find community. Join CLASS staff Cassie Charles and your fellow Auggie students on Mondays from 3:30-4:30 PM. Join us in person (Sverdrup 102, near Enrollment Center) or via Zoom. Contact ccharles@augsburg.edu for disability-related accommodations.
Zoom Meeting ID: 930 1256 1020
Passcode: 787265
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Benefits Open Enrollment is November 1-12. All benefits-eligible employees are encouraged to attend an open enrollment information session. All sessions will be virtual again this year. Mark your calendars to attend one of the live presentations:
Registration is open for Monday, November 1; Friday, November 5; Tuesday, November 9.
Monday 11/1 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
(https://augsburg.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0kduyprDMsH9PZsU9niuWyO1TL1YsHtWGk)
Friday 11/5 9:00 am – 10 am
(https://augsburg.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJElfu6trz0sG9Fz71-pmYAz6LcCw7d5ajMR)
Tuesday 11/9 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
(https://augsburg.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkf-Gvqj4sGdBqHi3fv9yUPVBZS0_hV74S)
A recorded session for on-demand viewing will also be available next week.
The 2022 Benefits Resource guide is published here below ~
Link to 2022 Benefits Guide ~ (https://sites.augsburg.edu/hr/benefits/)
This link leads to our HR Benefits Hub; Please click the “NEW 2022 Benefits Guide (PDF)” under the Benefits header to view.
Email hr@augsburg.edu with any questions.
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Tickets for the Theater Department’s production of “White” by James Ijames, directed by Beliza Torres Narváez, are officially on sale!
Performances will be held on October 28th-30th at 7pm in the Foss Center!
All guests will be required to provide proof of vaccination and a photo ID in order to come to the performance. Along with this, all patrons must wear a mask inside all Augsburg buildings. Additionally, we will not be accepting late seating, so make sure to arrive at least 20 minutes before the performance.
We will not be selling tickets at the door, so make sure to reserve your seat beforehand.
Click the link attached to reserve your seat!
We hope to see you there!
https://www.augsburg.edu/theater/current-season/ticket-information/
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Hmong Women Together is having a Hmong Historical Art Appreciation event that will discuss the history of Hmong art and how it has evolved over time. Join us to learn more about Hmong Art within the community and around the world. We will be having embroidery kits for you all to create your own art! Halloween goody bags will be distributed to those who attend. There will also be limited free food so bring your friends, come find out and have fun :)!
Date: Thursday, October 28th, 2021
Time: 5:30:7:30PM
Location: Hagfors 106
Please RSVP here:
https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/event/7535830
NOTE: Please have your campus clear app ready!
** If there are any questions or concerns, email: hermm6@augsburg.edu or vangcc7@augsburg.edu **
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AGB Search firm has been engaged to assist with the provost search. Representatives from AGB Search are inviting faculty to participate in listening sessions. Listening sessions will be offered, via Zoom, on Mon. Nov. 1, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. and Thur. Nov. 4, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Given the Zoom format, AGB Search has asked that each session be limited to 25 participants. If the response to the sessions warrants, a third session will be added. Please watch Amail for further updates.
Please use the registration form – linked below – to register for one of the upcoming sessions.
Questions may be directed to Cyndi Berg in the Office of the President, bergc2@augsburg.edu.
Thank you.
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Join Stephen Jendraszak, associate vice president for marketing and communication, and Laura Swanson Lindahl, director of marketing, for a look at two studies of how Augsburg is perceived in the Twin Cities and Rochester. The first benchmark study was conducted in 2017, and a second was fielded this spring to measure change since that time. Learn more about how the general public sees Augsburg and our competitors.
Focused Conversation: Brand Perception Studies
Thursday, October 28
11 a.m.
Marshall Room and Zoom
To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the live-stream link, visit the All Hands page (log in required).
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Benefits Open Enrollment is November 1-12. All benefits-eligible employees are encouraged to attend an open enrollment information session. All sessions will be virtual again this year. Mark your calendars to attend one of the live presentations:
Registration is open for Monday, November 1; Friday, November 5; Tuesday, November 9.
*Copy the full link and paste to your browser*
Monday 11/1 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
https://augsburg.zoom.us/
Friday 11/5 9:00 am – 10 am
https://augsburg.zoom.us/
Tuesday 11/9 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
https://augsburg.zoom.us/
A recorded session for on-demand viewing will also be available next week.
The 2022 Benefits Resource guide is published here below ~
This link leads to our HR Benefits page; Please click the “NEW 2022 Benefits Guide (PDF)” under the Benefits header.
Email hr@augsburg.edu with any questions.
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Auggies, join us in taking action standing in solidarity with water protectors, and calling out funders of the Line 3 pipeline. Let’s demand an immediate end to the funding of fossil fuel. We will be meeting in Murphy Square at 2:00pm, where we will be making posters. Students will arrange their own transportation to get to the rally location.
For any questions please contact @carreraa@augsburg.edu
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Government & Nonprofit Career Fair
Friday, October 29th – FREE
U of M, Coffman Memorial Union (short 10 minute walk)
All students are invited!
If you are interested in walking over as a group, please meet in the Strommen Center no later than 10:40 a.m.
Sponsored by: Minnesota Colleges and Universities Career Services Association.
Are you seeking an internship or full-time career (now or in the near future) in a government or non-profit setting? The Government & Nonprofit Career Fair allows candidates to pursue professional opportunities and internships in all levels of government and nonprofit agencies. The job fair is open only to students and alumni from participating colleges and universities. Registered employers are listed http://www.togpartners.com/govnonprofitfair/
Resume and Cover Letter Drop-In Hours with Trained Career Peer Advisors :
Strommen Center, Suite 100, Christensen Center
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am-2pm & Thursday 9am – 11am
