Blessing of the Animals – Photos Requested

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

On Friday, October 1, Campus Ministry will have a Blessing of the Animals service in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am as we celebrate St. Francis of Assisi, Patron Saint of Animals. Our service will include a lively blessing ritual of animals and pets to honor St. Francis’ devotion to all God’s creatures.

We invite students, staff, and faculty to bring their animals for a blessing that morning, but we would also like to have a slideshow of some of our dear animal friends. If you have an animal friend or pet that you would like to have in the slideshow, please send a photo to Janice Dames at dames@augsburg.edu by Wednesday, September 29.

Annual TriBeta Plant Sale

submitted by vaneck@augsburg.edu

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

Date: Thursday, September 30
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, string plants, succulents, carnivorous plants, and even a few sought-after aroids. We have very limited numbers of the most desirable plants, so get there early!

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

Detailed plant sale flyer

TOMORROW-Louis Stokes North Star STEM Alliance 15th Annual Kick-Off

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

Friday September 24, 2021 6pm – 8pm (CST)

Join the Minnesota’s Louis Stokes North Star STEM Alliance (LS-NSSA) for our 15th Annual Kick-Off! Zoom in to hear our featured guest speakers, Dr. Maria Uloko, MD, a Gopher Alum and host of the podcast Battle Cry, and Haley Carrero, Accenture, a former LS-NSSA Scholar. Also you will learn about helpful resources and opportunities within the Louis Stokes North Star STEM Alliance, and get a chance to listen to our scholars as they present the research they’ve been working on this past year. Get pumped for the academic year with us, and find out how LS-NSSA can support your journey in STEM! .

The Louis Stokes North Star STEM Alliance (LS-NSSA) is a 14-member partnership among Minnesota colleges, universities, and community organizations committed to supporting multicultural students towards bachelor’s degrees in STEM.

Funded by the National Science Foundation, 3M Foundation, and Alliance partner institutions.

Zoom link: https://umn.zoom.us/j/94071414973?
pwd=ODlzY0NoWTdyMllyVWZYa3FlN1Vjdz09
Meeting ID: 940 7141 4973
Password: V9F85A

Psychology Club Introductory Meeting Thursday, September 23

submitted by denkinge@augsburg.edu

The psychology club is back, and this open session sets the stage for club’s epic return. Whether you’re a psychology or biopsychology major, or are just interested in learning more about the field, we welcome everyone to join!

You’ll be able to meet two faculty advisors (Alex Ajayi & Ben Denkinger), and get a chance to meet other students interested in psychology. We’ll talk about some upcoming events and opportunities, gather your suggestions and ideas for events, and identify those who are interested in taking on student leadership positions.

We will meet on Thursday, 9/23, from 11:30 am – 12pm in Hagfors 252 in the psychology wing. We hope to see you there!

Farewell Gathering Planned for Denielle Stepka

submitted by swansonl@augsburg.edu

Come celebrate Denielle Stepka’s new career opportunity during an on-campus farewell event planned for Wednesday, September 29, from 2:30–3:30 p.m.

Denielle will be leaving her position as the Assistant Director of Marketing to pursue a new role with Wixon Jewelers. During her more than seven-year employment at Augsburg, Denielle has been exceptional at finding creative ways to enhance Augsburg’s print pieces, on-campus spaces, and digital properties through design. We thank her for years of dedication to Augsburg (and Luther Seminary!) and for the many ways she has supported students, faculty, and staff.

We will host a gathering outdoors on the quad for the university community. But, if the weather doesn’t cooperate, we’ll celebrate in the Christensen Center’s Student Art Gallery area instead.

Drop by, grab a sweet treat, and wish Denielle well.

Add the event to your calendar

Auggie Connect – Sverdrup 102 on September 27

submitted by ccharles@augsburg.edu

Over the last school year, it felt difficult to connect and we are glad to be able to reconnect. 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 beginning September 20. Meeting topics may include assistive technology, communicating effectively with instructors, managing stress and other topics of interest to you. Join us in person (Sverdrup 102 on 9/27) or via Zoom. Contact ccharles@augsburg.edu for disability-related accommodations.
See you Monday!
Zoom Meeting ID: 930 1256 1020
Passcode: 787265

Join Zoom Meeting September 27

Louis Stokes North Star STEM Alliance 15th Annual Kick-Off

submitted by dupont@augsburg.edu

Friday September 24, 2021 6pm – 8pm (CST) Virtual over Zoom

Join Minnesota’s Louis Stokes North Star STEM Alliance (LS-NSSA) for our 15th annual Kick-Off! Zoom in to hear our featured guest speakers, Dr. Maria Uloko, MD, host of the podcast Battle Cry, and Haley Carrero, Accenture, a former LS-NSSA Scholar. Also you will learn about helpful resources and opportunities within the Louis Stokes North Star STEM Alliance, and get a chance to listen to our scholars as they present the research they’ve been working on this past year. Get pumped for the academic year with us, and find out how LS-NSSA can support your journey in STEM! .

The Louis Stokes North Star STEM Alliance (LS-NSSA) is a 14-member partnership among Minnesota colleges, universities, and community organizations committed to supporting multicultural students towards bachelor’s degrees in STEM.

Funded by the National Science Foundation, 3M Foundation, and Alliance partner institutions.

Zoom link: https://umn.zoom.us/j/94071414973?pwd=ODlzY0NoWTdyMllyVWZYa3FlN1Vjdz09
Meeting ID: 940 7141 4973
Password: V9F85A

Stop by the Study Abroad and Away Table TODAY 11:30-1 p.m.

submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu

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!

Learn more about Study Abroad & Away

Bernhard M. Christensen Symposium, October 5

submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu

The Bernhard M. Christensen Symposium
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Foss Center, Hoversten Chapel

All Things Are New: The Language of Our Life in the Face of Empire

Brian Bantum, PhD
Neil F. And Ila A. Fisher Professor of Theology
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

It’s difficult to remember a time when there was order and expectation. Uncertainty and chaos feel like the norm. Problems seem too big to overcome, and words are too weak to point a way forward. How do we speak of God? How do we live in the face of chaos? As we begin a new season, let us reflect on a God who creates in the chaos and becomes flesh in the face of empire.

Brian Bantum, PhD, writes, speaks, and teaches on identity, racial imagination, creating spaces of justice, and the intersection of theology and embodiment for audiences around the United States. He is a contributing editor of The Christian Century and is the author of “Redeeming Mulatto: A Theology of Race and Christian Hybridity,” “The Death of Race: Building a New Christianity in a Racial World,” and “Choosing Us: Marriage and Mutual Flourishing in a World of Difference,” which he co-authored with his spouse, Gail Song Bantum.

About the Christensen Symposium

The Christensen Symposium provides the opportunity to explore and apply the lessons rooted in former Augsburg President Bernhard M. Christensen’s legacy:
• Christian faith liberates minds and lives.
• Diversity strengthens vital communities.
• Interfaith friendships enrich learning.
• The love of Christ draws us to God.
• We are called to service in the world.

Livestream link will also be available and posted in advance

Info Session TODAY: Gilman Scholarship- Big $$$ for Study Abroad

submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu

The Gilman Scholarship is a study abroad scholarship of up to several thousand dollars! It’s a competitive scholarship, but Auggies have a good track record of being awarded. Come to one of the Gilman Scholarship info sessions to learn more about study abroad, the scholarship, and tips for submitting a competitive application.

GILMAN SCHOLARSHIP INFO SESSIONS

Wednesday Sept 22, 3:30-4:30pm in OGC 100

Thursday, Sept 23, 3:45-4:45 pm in OGC 100

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

Gilman Scholarship applications are ***due October 5*** for study abroad in spring 2022, summer or fall/academic year 2022. March 1 deadline for summer and fall 2022 programs and beyond.

Have questions? Get in touch:

abroad@augsburg.edu or

studyabroad.augsburg.edu

Gilman Scholarship information and application

Forum Webinar Identifying and Eliminating Systemic Barriers to Employment for Immigrants and Refugees

submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu

When: October 21, 2021 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT
Level: Introductory
Track: Critical Employment Practices
Presenters: Lynn Thompson, Hospitality Career Pathway  |  Scarlett Xiong, Hospitality Career Pathway
Cost: Free

Register at, https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/identifying-and-eliminating-systemic-barriers-to-employment-for-immigrants-and-refugees/

Participants will be able to identify the unique barriers that immigrants and refugees face in employment. Learn creative and innovative ways the International Institute has found to address these barriers and help immigrants and refugees overcome them. Hear from employer partners who have benefited from trained employees as well as get a glimpse at the curriculum and employment navigation tools utilized in helping immigrants and refugees overcome barriers in order to achieve their dreams and goals. Finally, participants will be introduced to program participants who have benefited from the Hospitality Career Pathway.

Learning Outcomes
Identify barriers to employment for Immigrants and Refugees
Recognize the importance of employer partnerships in employment navigation
Understand the importance of a holistic approach to employment navigation

https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/identifying-and-eliminating-systemic-barriers-to-employment-for-immigrants-and-refugees/

Psychology Club Introductory Meeting Thursday, September 23

submitted by denkinge@augsburg.edu

The psychology club is back, and this open session sets the stage for club’s epic return. Whether you’re a psychology or biopsychoogy major, or are just interested in learning more about the field, we welcome everyone to join!

You’ll be able to meet two faculty advisors (Alex Ajayi & Ben Denkinger), and get a chance to meet other students interested in psychology. We’ll talk about some upcoming events and opportunities, gather your suggestions and ideas for events, and identify those who are interested in taking on student leadership positions.

We will meet on Thursday, 9/23, from 11:30 am – 12pm in Hagfors 252 in the psychology wing. We hope to see you there!

Blessing of the Animals – Photos Requested

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

On Friday, October 1, Campus Ministry will have a Blessing of the Animals service in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am as we celebrate St. Francis of Assisi, Patron Saint of Animals. Our service will include a lively blessing ritual of animals and pets to honor St. Francis’ devotion to all God’s creatures.

We invite students, staff, and faculty to bring their animals for a blessing that morning, but we would also like to have a slideshow of some of our dear animal friends. If you have an animal friend or pet that you would like to have in the slideshow, please send a photo to Janice Dames at dames@augsburg.edu by Wednesday, September 29.

Perspectives on the Opioid Crisis in the Somali Community

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Thursday, September 30 at 4-5 pm
Webinar sponsored by Interfaith at Augsburg and Muslim Student Association with thanks to the Batalden Ethics Grant.

Please join us for a panel discussion with:

Imam Abdisalam Adam, Assistant Principal of Highland High School in St. Paul, member of the Fridley School Board; former Augsburg Interfaith Fellow
Cadnaan Deeq, former Augsburg student
Farhia Budul, CPRS, CPP, FPRS, Executive Director, Niyyah Recovery Initiative
Niyyah Recovery Initiative (NRI) is the first Recovery Community Organization in the nation to provide culturally responsive peer recovery support, education, awareness and advocacy in the East African immigrant, refugee, and Muslim population in Minnesota.

Description:
At a time when the local Somali community is facing a crisis of opioid addiction, we will hear the perspectives of a community leader and educator, an expert in culturally responsive peer recovery support, and a student. In addition to learning more about the crisis we will focus on ways religious communities, health care providers and Augsburg are responding and might collaborate in the future. There will be time for questions from participants.

Registration

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://augsburg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lEW5MOKmTZqlCv-eLEEPxQ

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Interfaith at Augsburg

The Return of Fellowship Fridays

submitted by robinson@augsburg.edu

How is the return to the not-so-normal classroom going? The pandemic is not over and resilience is not a given. But we are all in this together and we need to get out of it together. So, let’s get together and talk about it! Teaching staff and faculty join Bridget Robinson-Riegler, faculty member in the psychology department and faculty senator at 4:30 on Fridays (starting Friday, September 24) to talk about the ups and downs of this not-so-normal year. To make things totally inclusive, these meetings will happen on Zoom. Please go to the CTL website for the link.

Bernhard M. Christensen Symposium, October 5

submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu

The Bernhard M. Christensen Symposium
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Foss Center, Hoversten Chapel

All Things Are New: The Language of Our Life in the Face of Empire

Brian Bantum, PhD
Neil F. And Ila A. Fisher Professor of Theology
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

It’s difficult to remember a time when there was order and expectation. Uncertainty and chaos feel like the norm. Problems seem too big to overcome, and words are too weak to point a way forward. How do we speak of God? How do we live in the face of chaos? As we begin a new season, let us reflect on a God who creates in the chaos and becomes flesh in the face of empire.

Brian Bantum, PhD, writes, speaks, and teaches on identity, racial imagination, creating spaces of justice, and the intersection of theology and embodiment for audiences around the United States. He is a contributing editor of The Christian Century and is the author of “Redeeming Mulatto: A Theology of Race and Christian Hybridity,” “The Death of Race: Building a New Christianity in a Racial World,” and “Choosing Us: Marriage and Mutual Flourishing in a World of Difference,” which he co-authored with his spouse, Gail Song Bantum.

About the Christensen Symposium

The Christensen Symposium provides the opportunity to explore and apply the lessons rooted in former Augsburg President Bernhard M. Christensen’s legacy:
• Christian faith liberates minds and lives.
• Diversity strengthens vital communities.
• Interfaith friendships enrich learning.
• The love of Christ draws us to God.
• We are called to service in the world.

A livestream link will also be availble and posted in advance

Campus Cupboard and ShareShop Pop-up Grand Opening

submitted by eschenba@augsburg.edu

The Campus Cupboard and the ShareShop are expanding. Both have new or refreshed spaces on campus – the Campus Cupboard food shelf is in 26 Anderson Hall and the ShareShop is in 8 Science Hall. And starting this Wednesday, September 22, both will have a pop-up location in the Strommen Center in Christensen.

Please join us for the Pop-up Grand Opening Event to hear about the Campus Cupboard, the ShareShop, and this partnership between the Sabo Center and Strommen Center.

Wednesday, September, 22, 2021
9:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Strommen Center for Meaningful Work
Christensen Center, Suite 100

Auggie Connect-Sverdrup 102 on September 27

submitted by ccharles@augsburg.edu

Over the last school year, it felt difficult to connect and we are glad to be able to reconnect. 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 beginning September 20. Meeting topics may include assistive technology, communicating effectively with instructors, managing stress and other topics of interest to you. Join us in person (Sverdrup 102 on 9/27) or via Zoom. Contact ccharles@augsburg.edu for disability-related accommodations.
See you Monday!
Zoom Meeting ID: 930 1256 1020
Passcode: 787265

Join Zoom Meeting 9/27

Japan Study Abroad Info Session TONIGHT at 7 p.m.

submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu

Are you interested in studying abroad in Japan? iCLA International College of Liberal Arts is an English-speaking college in Kofu, Japan that offers spring and fall semester study abroad opportunities.

All Augsburg students are welcome to attend an online Zoom info session tonight at 7pm . Kazuha Aoki, from the iCLA Study Abroad Office, will tell us about classes, housing, cultural opportunities, and more. There will also be time for Q&A.

iCLA offers courses in Business, Graphic Design, Political Science, Japanese Studies and Arts, Performing Arts, Sociology, Psychology, and more.

iCLA Exchange in Japan Info Session
Tuesday, September 21
7pm on Zoom:

Join Zoom Meeting
ID: 91623320455
Passcode: 2KqXIhg1

Join zoom by phone:

‪(US) +1 669-900-6833‬
Passcode: 03875152

All students welcome!

Learn more about iCLA and study abroad

Info Session: Gilman Scholarship- Big $$$ for Study Abroad

submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu

The Gilman Scholarship is a study abroad scholarship of up to several thousand dollars! It’s a competitive scholarship, but Auggies have a good track record of being awarded. Come to one of the Gilman Scholarship info sessions to learn more about study abroad, the scholarship, and tips for submitting a competitive application.

GILMAN SCHOLARSHIP INFO SESSIONS

Wednesday Sept 22, 3:30-4:30pm in OGC 100

Thursday, Sept 23, 3:45-4:45 pm in OGC 100

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

Gilman Scholarship applications are ***due October 5*** for study abroad in spring 2022, summer or fall/academic year 2022. March 1 deadline for summer and fall 2022 programs and beyond.

Have questions? Get in touch:

abroad@augsburg.edu or

studyabroad.augsburg.edu

Gilman Scholarship information and application

J Flight at First Ave and 7th St Entry – TONIGHT

submitted by rolfk@augsburg.edu

The Twin Cities area is rich in culture and arts! Have you been wanting to explore the vibrant Minneapolis music scene? Come out and see some of the talent we have here right in our backyards.

J flight is a national artist from right here in Saint Paul and he will be performing at the iconic First Ave & 7th St Entry on Tuesday, September 21st! Come show support and maybe find a new favorite artist or two while you are at it!

Special guests include: Soda Supreme, Xten with Rich Goone and Alexkai, Yare and Knucky. Hosted by Tadow.

This is an 18+ event. ID required. Doors open at 7, Show starts at 8. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door.

You must have your vaccine card or proof of a negative covid test within 72 hours prior to the show.

Buy Tickets here!

Tour Kennedy/Si Melby with the Staff Senate on October 6

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Curious about Augsburg’s athletic facilities and how you can use them? Never been able to find the locker room in Kennedy Center? Excited to see the new sports medicine space? On October 6, the Staff Senate invites you on a tour of Athletics buildings. Meet Jackie Voigt, the assistant women’s basketball coach, and other members of the staff senate at 1:00 pm in the lobby of Kennedy for a half-hour tour of the athletic facilities.

2021-22 Staff Senate Members

Joel Enriquez Blas, Registrar’s Office
Christopher Bogen, Institutional Advancement
Janice Dames, Campus Ministry – Co-chair
Deanna Davis, Professional Studies – Co-chair
Kate Gray, Strommen Center
Jackie Voigt, Athletics

Staff Senate Website

Fall Kick Off at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday

submitted by eldridge@augsburg.edu

Don’t forget – the Fall Kick Off for the Religion and Philosophy Department is Tuesday, September 21st at 4:30pm in the Hagfors Religion Suite. Come and learn more about the search for meaning courses that all Auggies take, find out which classes you should take next, talk to students, professors, and friends.

Just as a reminder, masks will be required at all times when inside the Hagfors Center and participants must remain at a 6ft distance when eating. Also, please make sure to utilize the CampusClear app so we can assure the health and safety for all students, staff, and faculty. Thank you. See you Tuesday!

RSVP Here – All are welcome.

Japan Study Abroad Info Session TOMORROW

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Are you interested in studying abroad in Japan? iCLA International College of Liberal Arts is an English-speaking college in Kofu, Japan that offers spring and fall semester study abroad opportunities.

All Augsburg students are welcome to attend an online Zoom info session tomorrow at 7pm . Kazuha Aoki, from the iCLA Study Abroad Office, will tell us about classes, housing, cultural opportunities, and more. There will also be time for Q&A.
iCLA offers courses in Business, Graphic Design, Political Science, Japanese Studies and Arts, Performing Arts, Sociology, Psychology, and more.

>>> iCLA Exchange in Japan Info Session <<< Tuesday, September 21 7pm on Zoom: Join Zoom Meeting ID: 91623320455 Passcode: 2KqXIhg1 Join zoom by phone: ‪(US) +1 669-900-6833‬ Passcode: 03875152 All students welcome! Learn more about iCLA and study abroad

Mental Health Matters Welcome Back Event

submitted by chikkalj@augsburg.edu

Please join Mental Health Matters September 27th at 6 p.m. in Murphy Square for our welcome event! We will have coloring, candy, and stress reliever items. Connect with others who care about mental health! We will have resources available and look forward to seeing you. Masks are encouraged. If you have any questions please contact chikkalj@augsburg.edu.

Auggie Connect for Students with Disabilities TODAY

submitted by ccharles@augsburg.edu

Join us today for the first Auggie Connect meeting of the semester! 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 beginning today, September 20. Meeting topics may include assistive technology, communicating effectively with instructors, managing stress and other topics of interest to you. Join us in person (OGC 100) or via Zoom. Contact ccharles@augsburg.edu for disability-related accommodations.

Zoom Meeting ID: 930 1256 1020
Passcode: 787265

Join Auggie Connect Zoom Meeting Today – 3:30 PM

Bernhard M. Christensen Symposium, Oct. 5

submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu

The Bernhard M. Christensen Symposium
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Foss Center, Hoversten Chapel

All Things Are New: The Language of Our Life in the Face of Empire

Brian Bantum, PhD
Neil F. And Ila A. Fisher Professor of Theology
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

It’s difficult to remember a time when there was order and expectation. Uncertainty and chaos feel like the norm. Problems seem too big to overcome, and words are too weak to point a way forward. How do we speak of God? How do we live in the face of chaos? As we begin a new season, let us reflect on a God who creates in the chaos and becomes flesh in the face of empire.

Brian Bantum, PhD, writes, speaks, and teaches on identity, racial imagination, creating spaces of justice, and the intersection of theology and embodiment for audiences around the United States. He is a contributing editor of The Christian Century and is the author of “Redeeming Mulatto: A Theology of Race and Christian Hybridity,” “The Death of Race: Building a New Christianity in a Racial World,” and “Choosing Us: Marriage and Mutual Flourishing in a World of Difference,” which he co-authored with his spouse, Gail Song Bantum.

About the Christensen Symposium

The Christensen Symposium provides the opportunity to explore and apply the lessons rooted in former Augsburg President Bernhard M. Christensen’s legacy:
• Christian faith liberates minds and lives.
• Diversity strengthens vital communities.
• Interfaith friendships enrich learning.
• The love of Christ draws us to God.
• We are called to service in the world.

A Livestream link will also be available and posted on the website in advance of the event.

Forum Webinar Identifying and Eliminating Systemic Barriers to Employment for Immigrants and Refugees

submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu

When: October 21, 2021 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT
Level: Introductory
Track: Critical Employment Practices
Presenters: Lynn Thompson, Hospitality Career Pathway  |  Scarlett Xiong, Hospitality Career Pathway
Cost: Free

Register at, https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/identifying-and-eliminating-systemic-barriers-to-employment-for-immigrants-and-refugees/

Participants will be able to identify the unique barriers that immigrants and refugees face in employment. Learn creative and innovative ways the International Institute has found to address these barriers and help immigrants and refugees overcome them. Hear from employer partners who have benefited from trained employees as well as get a glimpse at the curriculum and employment navigation tools utilized in helping immigrants and refugees overcome barriers in order to achieve their dreams and goals. Finally, participants will be introduced to program participants who have benefited from the Hospitality Career Pathway.

Learning Outcomes
Identify barriers to employment for Immigrants and Refugees
Recognize the importance of employer partnerships in employment navigation
Understand the importance of a holistic approach to employment navigation

https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/identifying-and-eliminating-systemic-barriers-to-employment-for-immigrants-and-refugees/

https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/identifying-and-eliminating-systemic-barriers-to-employment-for-immigrants-and-refugees/

Register for the Fall Recruiting Fair Taking Place this Week

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

Are you seeking an internship or full-time career in a business related field? Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors are invited to attend the hybrid Minnesota Private Colleges Fall Recruiting Fair.

In-Person – Tuesday, September 21st
Virtual Fair – Thursday, September 23rd
HOP ON OUR FREE shuttle from Augsburg to the Minneapolis Convention Center!

Attend a 20 – Minute PREP SESSION in the Strommen Center, Suite 100 , Christensen Center
Monday, September 20th 10:40 am in Suite 100, Christensen Center

Why Should You Attend?
By attending the Fair, you will have the opportunity to network with 30+ Minnesota, regional, and national companies. These employers are recruiting NOW for summer 2022 internships and full-time careers spring 2022. No FEE to attend either fair.

Employers will be hiring in all areas of business, including; consulting, banking, finance, actuarial science, stats/data science, technology, business analysis, management and leadership training/development, and project management.

See Registered Employers for In-Person Fair– https://www.mnpcfallfair.org/

Register and Learn More

REGISTER AND LEARN MORE

Interfaith Ally Workshop

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 twice in Fall 2021, once online and once in person.

To register for this workshop, click here.

Tuesday, October 19 at 1:50 – 3:30 pm
Via Zoom

Join Zoom Meeting
https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/92916276471?pwd=b2l5bXA4RklTRlBQQmdqdndFM0UxUT09

Meeting ID: 929 1627 6471
Passcode: 529699

Thursday, November 11 at 1:50- 3:30 pm in person
Marshall Room, Christensen Center

Interfaith at Augsburg

Imposter Syndrome-Conversation on Identifying and Overcoming

submitted by oliverc@augsburg.edu

Save the date for an important conversation on identifying and combating the Imposter Phenomenon! Event will be Tuesday, September 28th, from 12-1 PM.

Join the Steve Fund for this national Community Conversations event to learn about the impact and experience of Imposter Phenomenon on young people of color. Discover strategies, resources, and tools and techniques young people can use to deal with stress, anxiety and other negative mental health impacts associated with the phenomenon to promote healing, well-being, and mental health so they can survive and thrive in the college environment and as they enter the workforce.

Open to students of color in, or headed to, college, and all who support them, including family members, educators, and mental health professionals.

Featuring:

Dr. Kevin O. Cokley, Steve Fund Mental Health Expert, Chair-Elect, Department of Educational Psychology. University of Texas at Austin

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PXeONDaPSF2XBvDG5a-JEg

Auggie Connect for Students with Disabilities

submitted by ccharles@augsburg.edu

Over the last school year, it felt difficult to connect and we are glad to be able to reconnect. 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 beginning September 20. Meeting topics may include assistive technology, communicating effectively with instructors, managing stress and other topics of interest to you. Join us in person (OGC 100) or via Zoom. Contact ccharles@augsburg.edu for disability-related accommodations.
See you Monday!
Zoom Meeting ID: 930 1256 1020
Passcode: 787265

Join Zoom meeting Monday September 20

Info Session: Gilman Scholarship – Big $$$ for Study Abroad

submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu

The Gilman Scholarship is a study abroad scholarship of up to several thousand dollars! It’s a competitive scholarship, but Auggies have a good track record of being awarded. Come to one of the Gilman Scholarship info sessions to learn more about study abroad, the scholarship, and tips for submitting a competitive application.

GILMAN SCHOLARSHIP INFO SESSIONS

Wednesday Sept 22, 3:30-4:30pm in OGC 100

Thursday, Sept 23, 3:45-4:45 pm in OGC 100

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

Gilman Scholarship applications are ***due October 5*** for study abroad in spring 2022, summer or fall/academic year 2022. March 1 deadline for summer and fall 2022 programs and beyond.

Have questions? Get in touch:

abroad@augsburg.edu or

studyabroad.augsburg.edu

Gilman Scholarship information and application

TODAY-NetSPI Presentation: Have You Thought About a Career in Ethical Hacking?

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

Friday September 17, 2021 4pm – 5pm (CDT)

Dina Soulek, Senior Recruiter | NetSPI
Marissa Allen, Security Consultant | NetSPI
Graduate of Normandale Community College and Augsburg University

Have you ever thought about being an ethical hacker but didn’t know where to begin? NetSPI hires people for our 6-month immersive training program where we typically hire recent college grads or folks looking to make a career change. This 6-month program training program comes along with competitive pay and benefits typical with all full-time employees at NetSPI (including health, dental, vision, etc.). The training program is staged as an extension of the classroom – where we’ve had groups as small as 4 and as large as 16 learn all things pentesting. We typically gear the program towards web app pentesting with hopes of setting a strong foundation for our pentesters to learn and grow into different areas across our service lines. Once they reach the 6 months mark, they are reviewed via a lab to be considered for a promotion to a client facing penetration tester.

In this presentation we will share who we are (NetSPI), introduce ourselves and what we do, portray a day in the life as a pentester, and what growth at our organization looks like. There will be an interactive portion of the presentation and the opportunity to ask questions!

For more information about NetSPI: https://www.netspi.com/careers/

Register in advance for this virtual presentation:
https://forms.gle/Z1TpJiMFPJHHDepz5

The zoom link for the virtual event will be sent to all registrants prior to the event.

Perspectives on the Opioid Crisis in the Somali Community

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Thursday, September 30 at 4-5 pm
Webinar sponsored by Interfaith at Augsburg and Muslim Student Association with thanks to the Batalden Ethics Grant

Please join us for a panel discussion with:

Imam Abdisalam Adam, Assistant Principal of Highland High School in St. Paul, member of the Fridley School Board; former Augsburg Interfaith Fellow
Cadnaan Deeq, former Augsburg student
Farhia Budul, CPRS, CPP, FPRS, Founder, Niyyah Recovery Initiative
Niyyah Recovery Initiative (NRI) is the first Recovery Community Organization in the nation to provide culturally responsive peer recovery support, education, awareness and advocacy in the East African immigrant, refugee, and Muslim population in Minnesota.

Description:
At a time when the local Somali community is facing a crisis of opioid addiction, we will hear the perspectives of a community leader and educator, an expert in culturally responsive peer recovery support, and a student. In addition to learning more about the crisis we will focus on ways religious communities, health care providers and Augsburg are responding and might collaborate in the future. There will be time for questions from participants.

Registration

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://augsburg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lEW5MOKmTZqlCv-eLEEPxQ

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Interfaith at Augsburg

J Flight at Iconic First Ave and 7th St – September 21

submitted by rolfk@augsburg.edu

The Twin Cities area is rich in culture and arts! Have you been wanting to explore the vibrant Minneapolis music scene? Come out and see some of the talent we have here right in our backyards.

J flight is a national artist from right here in Saint Paul and he will be performing at the iconic First Ave & 7th St Entry on Tuesday, September 21st! Come show support and maybe find a new favorite artist or two while you are at it!

Special guests include: Soda Supreme, Xten with Rich Goone and Alexkai, Yare and Knucky. Hosted by Tadow.

This is an 18+ event. ID required. Doors open at 7, Show starts at 8. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door.

You must have your vaccine card or proof of a negative covid test within 72 hours prior to the show.

Buy Tickets Here!

Perspectives on the Opioid Crisis in the Somali Community

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Thursday, September 30 at 4-5 pm
Webinar sponsored by Interfaith at Augsburg and Muslim Student Association with thanks to the Batalden Ethics Grant

Please join us for a panel discussion with:

Imam Abdisalam Adam, Assistant Principal of Highland High School in St. Paul, member of the Fridley School Board; former Augsburg Interfaith Fellow
Cadnaan Deeq, former Augsburg student
Farhia Budul, CPRS, CPP, FPRS, Founder, Niyyah Recovery Initiative
Niyyah Recovery Initiative (NRI) is the first Recovery Community Organization in the nation to provide culturally responsive peer recovery support, education, awareness and advocacy in the East African immigrant, refugee, and Muslim population in Minnesota.

Description:
At a time when the local Somali community is facing a crisis of opioid addiction, we will hear the perspectives of a community leader and educator, an expert in culturally responsive peer recovery support, and a student. In addition to learning more about the crisis we will focus on ways religious communities, health care providers and Augsburg are responding and might collaborate in the future. There will be time for questions from participants.

Registration

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://augsburg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lEW5MOKmTZqlCv-eLEEPxQ

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

J Flight at Iconic First Ave and 7th St – September 21

submitted by rolfk@augsburg.edu

The Twin Cities area is rich in culture and arts! Have you been wanting to explore the vibrant Minneapolis music scene? Come out and see some of the talent we have here right in our backyards.

J flight is a national artist from right here in Saint Paul and he will be performing at the iconic First Ave & 7th St Entry on Tuesday, September 21st! Come show support and maybe find a new favorite artist or two while you are at it!

Special guests include: Soda Supreme, Xten with Rich Goone and Alexkai, Yare and Knucky. Hosted by Tadow.

This is an 18+ event. ID required. Doors open at 7, Show starts at 8. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door.

You must have your vaccine card or proof of a negative covid test within 72 hours prior to the show.

Buy Tickets Here!

Info Session: Gilman Scholarship- Big $$$ for Study Abroad

submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu

The Gilman Scholarship is a study abroad scholarship of up to several thousand dollars! It’s a competitive scholarship, but Auggies have a good track record of being awarded. Come to one of the Gilman Scholarship info sessions to learn more about study abroad, the scholarship, and tips for submitting a competitive application.

GILMAN SCHOLARSHIP INFO SESSIONS

Wednesday Sept 22, 3:30-4:30pm in OGC 100

Thursday, Sept 23, 3:45-4:45 pm in OGC 100

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

Gilman Scholarship applications are ***due October 5*** for study abroad in spring 2022, summer or fall/academic year 2022. March 1 deadline for summer and fall 2022 programs and beyond.

Have questions? Get in touch:

abroad@augsburg.edu or

studyabroad.augsburg.edu

Gilman Scholarship information and application

Employer Table: College Muscle Movers Today

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

On Thursday, September 16th from 10:00 am-1:00pm representatives from College Muscle Movers will be in the lobby of the Christensen Center.

If you are looking for a flexible part-time job where you can be active, feel like you got a workout while on the job, choose your own schedule, work with some awesome people, you should stop by their table. You can work your way up to our lead positions where you will be able to enhance your leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Stop by their table in the Christensen Center.

https://collegemusclemovers.com/

TOMORROW- NetSPI Presentation: Have You Thought About a Career in Ethical Hacking?

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

Friday September 17, 2021 4pm – 5pm (CDT)

Dina Soulek, Senior Recruiter | NetSPI
Marissa Allen, Security Consultant | NetSPI
Graduate of Normandale Community College and Augsburg University

Have you ever thought about being an ethical hacker but didn’t know where to begin? NetSPI hires people for our 6-month immersive training program where we typically hire recent college grads or folks looking to make a career change. This 6-month program training program comes along with competitive pay and benefits typical with all full-time employees at NetSPI (including health, dental, vision, etc.). The training program is staged as an extension of the classroom – where we’ve had groups as small as 4 and as large as 16 learn all things pentesting. We typically gear the program towards web app pentesting with hopes of setting a strong foundation for our pentesters to learn and grow into different areas across our service lines. Once they reach the 6 months mark, they are reviewed via a lab to be considered for a promotion to a client facing penetration tester.

In this presentation we will share who we are (NetSPI), introduce ourselves and what we do, portray a day in the life as a pentester, and what growth at our organization looks like. There will be an interactive portion of the presentation and the opportunity to ask questions!

For more information about NetSPI: https://www.netspi.com/careers/

Register in advance for this virtual presentation:
https://forms.gle/Z1TpJiMFPJHHDepz5

The zoom link for the virtual event will be sent to all registrants prior to the event.

Auggie Connect for Students with Disabilities

submitted by ccharles@augsburg.edu

Over the last school year, it felt difficult to connect and we are glad to be able to reconnect. 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 beginning September 20. Meeting topics may include assistive technology, communicating effectively with instructors, managing stress and other topics of interest to you. Join us in person (OGC 100) or via Zoom. For accommodations needed to participate contact ccharles@augsburg.edu
Hope to see you soon!
Zoom Meeting ID: 930 1256 1020
Passcode: 787265

Join Zoom Meeting Sept. 20

Daily Chapel: Augsburg University Student Ministries

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am for the installation of the Augsburg University Student Ministries deacons. Renee Christensen, Bethany Dart, Nadine Miller, Grace Porter, Toby Reinsma, Emma Scherrer, and Carson Vincent will lead worship. Grace Porter will share a reflection. Our new Campus Ministry Musician Andrea Sorum will lead music. The chapel service from yesterday is available on the Campus Ministry YouTube channel.

Interfaith Chapel with MSA leaders

TODAY- U.S. Bank Info Sessions on Summer 2022 Internships and Full-time Jobs

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

US Bank Hiring 2022 Interns & Full-time Hires- Info Session
Wednesday, September 15th
5:00 -6:00 pm
Hagfors Center 351
Pizza provided!

We know it seems early to begin to think about Summer 2022 internships, however, large employers are starting their recruitment season NOW! Don’t miss your opportunity to have an excellent summer 2022 internship with US Bank. They have an excellent paid internship program and hire over 100 interns each summer.

US Bank representatives will be on campus looking to meet students and to explain their internship program, full-time opportunities and recruitment timelines. They are open to all majors. Sophomores, juniors and seniors who are interested in careers in business or technology are strongly encouraged to attend.

Schedule of event:
• Overview of US Bank and their top-rated internship program & full-time jobs
• Learn about their early recruitment timeline
• Resume Tips – What they look for in new hires
• Hear from Auggies that have previously interned at US Bank

Sponsored by – Augsburg Business Student Organization and the Strommen Career and Internship Center

Questions? abo@augsburg.edu or careers@augsburg.edu

REGISTER IN HANDSHAKE

Register – Fall Business Recruiting Fair

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

Are you seeking an internship or full-time career in a business related field? Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors are invited to attend the hybrid Minnesota Private Colleges Fall Recruiting Fair.

In-Person – Tuesday, September 21st
Virtual Fair – Thursday, September 23rd
FREE shuttle from Augsburg to the Minneapolis Convention Center!

Attend a 20 – Minute PREP SESSION in the Strommen Center, Suite 100 , Christensen Center
Wednesday, September 15th 10:40am
Thursday, September 16h 11:30-12:00 or 4:30-5:00

Why Should You Attend?
By attending the Fair, you will have the opportunity to network with 30+ Minnesota, regional, and national companies. These employers are recruiting NOW for summer 2022 internships and full-time careers spring 2022. No FEE to attend either fair.

Employers will be hiring in all areas of business, including; consulting, banking, finance, actuarial science, stats/data science, technology, business analysis, management and leadership training/development, and project management.

See Registered Employers for In-Person Fair– https://www.mnpcfallfair.org/

Register and Learn More

Register and Learn More

Daily Chapel: Muslim Student Association

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40am for a chapel service led by the Muslin Student Association board members and Fardosa Hassan, Muslim Student Program Associate and Assistant Director of Interfaith at Augsburg. Sharmarke Omar, Anzal Sahal, Hafsa Abdi, Yahye Farah, Hamza Hassan, and Fathumo Mohamed will share about how their faith informs their lives and their studies at Augsburg. The chapel service from yesterday is available on the Campus Ministry YouTube channel.

Tuesday’s Chapel Service

Tomorrow, Forum Webinar Engaging with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Customers and Employees

submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu

When: September 16, 2021 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CST
Presenters: Vannessa LeBoss, Communication Service for the Deaf  |  Craig Radford, Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD)
Cost: Free
Registration: https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/engaging-with-deaf-hard-of-hearing-customers-and-employees/

Every day, one to two million Deaf Americans are forced to communicate either through a third party or secondary language in order to reach customer support. This session will share new technology and resources now available today that will allow your organization to provide direct video communication for customer support in sign language instead of relying on outdated third party interpreters or TTY’s. Learn how to create jobs and hire qualified deaf employees with ease, while providing equitable customer support and gaining customers from an untapped market in the process.

Learning Outcomes
Understand the pros & cons of current customer support methods & equitable options now available
Learn why one in four deaf quit due to discrimination, and how to avoid isolation for people with a disability
Learn innovative ways to reach an untapped two million plus customer market and internally create jobs

https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/engaging-with-deaf-hard-of-hearing-customers-and-employees/

Auggie Connect for Students with Disabilities

submitted by ccharles@augsburg.edu

Over the last school year, it felt difficult to connect and we are glad to be able to reconnect. 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 beginning September 20. Meeting topics may include assistive technology, communicating effectively with instructors, managing stress and other topics of interest to you. Join us in person (OGC 100) or via Zoom. For accommodations needed to participate contact ccharles@augsburg.edu
Hope to see you soon!
Zoom Meeting ID: 930 1256 1020
Passcode: 7872

Calling All Those Interested in Theology and Public Leadership

submitted by eldridge@augsburg.edu

Have you ever worked at a summer camp? Have you taught Sunday School or volunteered at your church? Do you wonder what it might be like to work at a church, for a job? Yes, there are so many awesome careers for this. Then check out our Theology & Public Leadership or Public Church Scholars majors.

Join us at the Fall Kick Off on Tuesday, September 21st at 4:30pm in Hagfors to meet professors, students, and learn more about studying theology at Augsburg.

RSVP Here for the Tues, Sept 21st RLN/TPL/PHI Fall Kick Off

Auditions for Theater Department Fall Production

submitted by mulhause@augsburg.edu

Auditions for Iphigenia and Other Daughters
Auditions for Iphigenia and Other Daughters will be Virtual Auditions via zoom Tuesday, September 21, 4:00 – 5:45 pm.
AND Wednesday, September 22, 6:30 – 9:30 pm.
Call Backs are in person in Tjornhom-Nelson Theater on Friday, September 24, 3:45 – 5:45pm.

**Due to the close proximity that theater rehearsals and productions require, the theater department is requiring Full Covid vaccinations in order to participate in the Fall and Spring productions. As a department, we are committed to the safety of all involved. This requirement is in line with national industry vaccine requirement standards.

You will need to memorize a 30 second piece (10-15 lines) of any text.
Please read the script before you audition. Iphigenia and Other Daughters

*If you have more than one daily conflict with Rehearsals, please do not audition.
• Rehearsals are in person Tues/Thurs 3:45-5:45 pm and Weds/Fri 6:30-9:30 pm beginning Tue, Sept. 28. No. Mondays.
• The addition of Monday rehearsals will begin Nov. 8 from 6:30-9:30.
• Tech week is Mon., Nov. 15-17. All Rehearsal times will be 5:00-11:00pm.
• Productions are Thurs., Nov. 18 at 8pm and Fri, Sat 19 & 20 at 7pm. Call times 2 hours before performance.

All Students Are Welcomed and Wanted to Audition!

More audition information

Speech Team: Zoom Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Tonight

submitted by lapakko@augsburg.edu

Did you participate in forensics in high school? Would you at least like to dabble in it now that you’re in college? Augsburg’s Speech Team will be having an organizational meeting tonight (Wednesday) from 7:00-7:30 on Zoom. If you’d like to receive a Zoom invitation to the meeting, contact David Lapakko, Director of Forensics (lapakko@augsburg.edu).

NetSPI Presentation: Have You Thought about a Career in Ethical Hacking?

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

Friday September 17, 2021 4pm – 5pm (CDT)

Dina Soulek, Senior Recruiter | NetSPI
Marissa Allen, Security Consultant | NetSPI
Graduate of Normandale Community College and Augsburg University

Have you ever thought about being an ethical hacker but didn’t know where to begin? NetSPI hires people for our 6-month immersive training program where we typically hire recent college grads or folks looking to make a career change. This 6-month program training program comes along with competitive pay and benefits typical with all full-time employees at NetSPI (including health, dental, vision, etc.). The training program is staged as an extension of the classroom – where we’ve had groups as small as 4 and as large as 16 learn all things pentesting. We typically gear the program towards web app pentesting with hopes of setting a strong foundation for our pentesters to learn and grow into different areas across our service lines. Once they reach the 6 months mark, they are reviewed via a lab to be considered for a promotion to a client facing penetration tester.

In this presentation we will share who we are (NetSPI), introduce ourselves and what we do, portray a day in the life as a pentester, and what growth at our organization looks like. There will be an interactive portion of the presentation and the opportunity to ask questions!

For more information about NetSPI: https://www.netspi.com/careers/

Register in advance for this virtual presentation:
https://forms.gle/Z1TpJiMFPJHHDepz5

The zoom link for the virtual event will be sent to all registrants prior to the event.

J Flight at Iconic First Ave and 7th St – September 21

submitted by rolfk@augsburg.edu

The Twin Cities area is rich in culture and arts! Have you been wanting to explore the vibrant Minneapolis music scene? Come out and see some of the talent we have here right in our backyards.

J flight is a national artist from right here in Saint Paul and he will be performing at the iconic First Ave & 7th St Entry on Tuesday, September 21st! Come show support and maybe find a new favorite artist or two while you are at it!

Special guests include: Soda Supreme, Xten with Rich Goone and Alexkai, Yare and Knucky. Hosted by Tadow.

This is an 18+ event. ID required. Doors open at 7, Show starts at 8. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door.

You must have your vaccine card or proof of a negative covid test within 72 hours prior to the show.

Buy tickets here!

Study Abroad and Away Fair TODAY

submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu

Come learn about hundreds of 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 15

10am – 2pm

In the QUAD (rain location: Christensen Center)

Pick up brochures, ask questions, and get inspired

Attend the Fair to Enter the Prize Drawing for great gift cards!

Learn more about Study Abroad and Away & get a fair preview!

Info Session: Gilman Scholarship – Big $$$ for Study Abroad

submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu

The Gilman Scholarship is a study abroad scholarship of up to several thousand dollars! It’s a competitive scholarship, but Auggies have a good track record of being awarded. Come to one of the Gilman Scholarship info sessions to learn more about study abroad, the scholarship, and tips for submitting a competitive application.

GILMAN SCHOLARSHIP INFO SESSIONS

Wednesday Sept 22, 3:30-4:30pm in OGC 100

Thursday, Sept 23, 3:45-4:45 pm in OGC 100

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

Gilman Scholarship applications are ***due October 5*** for study abroad in spring 2022, summer or fall/academic year 2022. March 1 deadline for summer and fall 2022 programs and beyond.

Have questions? Get in touch:

abroad@augsburg.edu or

studyabroad.augsburg.edu

Gilman Scholarship information and application

TOMORROW! Environmental Action Committee Welcome Event

submitted by carreraa@augsburg.edu

Join the Environmental Action Committee on our first event of the Academic Year! Come paint a pot and plant an herb that you get to take with you as you learn what EAC is all about. Desserts will also be served.
Thursday, September 16th 6-7PM – Marshall Room

Additional information can be found here

J Flight at First Ave and 7th St – September 21

submitted by rolfk@augsburg.edu

The Twin Cities area is rich in culture and arts! Have you been wanting to explore the vibrant Minneapolis music scene? Come out and see some of the talent we have here right in our backyards.

J flight is a national artist from right here in Saint Paul and he will be performing at the iconic First Ave & 7th St Entry on Tuesday, September 21st! Come show support and maybe find a new favorite artist or two while you are at it!

Special guests include: Soda Supreme, Xten with Rich Goone and Alexkai, Yare and Knucky. Hosted by Tadow.

This is an 18+ event. ID required. Doors open at 7, Show starts at 8. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door.

You must have your vaccine card or proof of a negative covid test within 72 hours prior to the show.

Buy Tickets Here

Thursday, Forum Webinar Engaging with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Customers and Employees

submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu

When: September 16, 2021 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CST
Presenters: Vannessa LeBoss, Communication Service for the Deaf  |  Craig Radford, Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD)
Cost: Free
Registration: https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/engaging-with-deaf-hard-of-hearing-customers-and-employees/

Every day, one to two million Deaf Americans are forced to communicate either through a third party or secondary language in order to reach customer support. This session will share new technology and resources now available today that will allow your organization to provide direct video communication for customer support in sign language instead of relying on outdated third party interpreters or TTY’s. Learn how to create jobs and hire qualified deaf employees with ease, while providing equitable customer support and gaining customers from an untapped market in the process.

Learning Outcomes
Understand the pros & cons of current customer support methods & equitable options now available
Learn why one in four deaf quit due to discrimination, and how to avoid isolation for people with a disability
Learn innovative ways to reach an untapped two million plus customer market and internally create jobs

https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/engaging-with-deaf-hard-of-hearing-customers-and-employees/

Speech Team Meeting on Wednesday

submitted by lapakko@augsburg.edu

Did you participate in forensics in high school? Would you at least like to dabble in it now that you’re in college? Augsburg’s Speech Team will be having an organizational meeting this Wednesday from 7:00-7:30 on Zoom. If you’d like to receive a Zoom invitation to the meeting, contact David Lapakko, Director of Forensics (lapakko@augsburg.edu).

Call for Male-Identifying Actors for Theater Department Production

submitted by narvaezb@augsburg.edu

Character Description:

GUS: artist, white gay man, up and coming painter, Tanner’s boyfriend

TANNER: English teacher, Improv actor, Asian/Asian-American gay man, Gus’ boyfriend

White by James Ijames

Plot: When his friend becomes the head curator at the prestigious museum, Gus is sure his break to be a renowned painter has arrived. However, things do not turn out as he hoped. He asks his boyfriend Tanner to connect him with Vanessa, an actress from improv class. Together they will create a masterpiece for the museum’s “New America” exhibit that will, hopefully, bring them to fame. “White” is a bold comedy using art to address head-on current issues of race, representation, gender, and sexuality.

Content Disclosure:
• There is intimacy (simulated and distanced) between Gus and Tanner
• There are microaggressions related to race, as this is one of the subjects the play directly addresses.
• For questions about this or to schedule an audition, email: narvaezb@augsburg.edu

*The Theater Department requires Covid vaccination in order to participate in
the Season productions due to the amount of exposure and physical proximity
rehearsals and shows require.

Wednesday – Learn About Internships/Jobs with U.S. Bank

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

US Bank Hiring 2022 Interns & Full-time Hires- Info Session
Wednesday, September 15th
5:00 -6:00 pm
Hagfors Center 351
Pizza provided!

We know it seems early to begin to think about Summer 2022 internships, however, large employers are starting their recruitment season NOW! Don’t miss your opportunity to have an excellent summer 2022 internship with US Bank. They have an excellent paid internship program and hire over 100 interns each summer.

US Bank representatives will be on campus looking to meet students and to explain their internship program, full-time opportunities and recruitment timelines. They are open to all majors. Sophomores, juniors and seniors who are interested in careers in business or technology are strongly encouraged to attend.

Schedule of event:
• Overview of US Bank and their top-rated internship program & full-time jobs
• Learn about their early recruitment timeline
• Resume Tips – What they look for in new hires
• Hear from Auggies that have previously interned at US Bank

Sponsored by – Augsburg Business Student Organization and the Strommen Career and Internship Center

Questions? abo@augsburg.edu or careers@augsburg.edu

REGISTER IN HANDSHAKE

Auggie Connect for Students with Disabilities

submitted by ccharles@augsburg.edu

Over the last school year, it felt difficult to connect and we are glad to be able to reconnect. 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 beginning September 20. Meeting topics may include assistive technology, communicating effectively with instructors, managing stress and other topics of interest to you. Join us in person (OGC 100) or via Zoom. For accommodations needed to participate contact ccharles@augsburg.edu Hope to see you soon!
Zoom Meeting ID: 930 1256 1020
Passcode: 787265

Calling all Student Organizations – Sign-up for Homecoming’s Taste of Augsburg

submitted by huntert2@augsburg.edu

TASTE OF AUGSBURG
Saturday, October 2, 2021 | 11 AM – 1:30 PM | Murphy Park

There is one week left to sign up to be a vendor during this year’s Taste of Augsburg Homecoming event! Vendor registration forms must be filled out by September 17, 2021.

USE THE LINK TO SIGN UP BELOW

See more important details below:

Booths tied to the football game will have an option to close at 1 pm.
Alumni Relations will be awarding up to $1,000 in seed money for student groups & athletic teams to help purchase supplies. Money will be awarded on a rolling basis until all money is spent.
Up to $100 for groups offering food—main or side dishes
Up to $50 for groups offering dessert or beverage items
$25-$50 for groups offering games or activities
Fill out the Seed Money Application by Friday, September 24, 2021.

Questions? Contact Tia’Lana Hunter at huntert2@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1171.

2021 Taste of Augsburg Student Organization Registration

NetSPI Presentation: Have you Thought About a Career in Ethical Hacking?

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

Friday September 17, 2021 4pm – 5pm (CDT)

Dina Soulek, Senior Recruiter | NetSPI
Marissa Allen, Security Consultant | NetSPI
Graduate of Normandale Community College and Augsburg University

Have you ever thought about being an ethical hacker but didn’t know where to begin? NetSPI hires people for our 6-month immersive training program where we typically hire recent college grads or folks looking to make a career change. This 6-month program training program comes along with competitive pay and benefits typical with all full-time employees at NetSPI (including health, dental, vision, etc.). The training program is staged as an extension of the classroom – where we’ve had groups as small as 4 and as large as 16 learn all things pentesting. We typically gear the program towards web app pentesting with hopes of setting a strong foundation for our pentesters to learn and grow into different areas across our service lines. Once they reach the 6 months mark, they are reviewed via a lab to be considered for a promotion to a client facing penetration tester.

In this presentation we will share who we are (NetSPI), introduce ourselves and what we do, portray a day in the life as a pentester, and what growth at our organization looks like. There will be an interactive portion of the presentation and the opportunity to ask questions!

For more information about NetSPI: https://www.netspi.com/careers/

Register in advance for this virtual presentation:
https://forms.gle/Z1TpJiMFPJHHDepz5

The zoom link for the virtual event will be sent to all registrants prior to the event.

Going to the Fall Recruiting Fair? Attend a Prep Session

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

Are you seeking an internship or full-time career in a business related field? Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors are invited to attend the hybrid Minnesota Private Colleges Fall Recruiting Fair.

In-Person – Tuesday, September 21st
Virtual Fair – Thursday, September 23rd
FREE shuttle from Augsburg to the Minneapolis Convention Center!

Attend a 20 – Minute PREP SESSION in the Strommen Center, Suite 100 , Christensen Center
Wednesday, September 15th 10:40am
Thursday, September 16h 11:30-12:00 or 4:30-5:00

Why Should You Attend?
By attending the Fair, you will have the opportunity to network with 30+ Minnesota, regional, and national companies. These employers are recruiting NOW for summer 2022 internships and full-time careers spring 2022. No FEE to attend either fair.

Employers will be hiring in all areas of business, including; consulting, banking, finance, actuarial science, stats/data science, technology, business analysis, management and leadership training/development, and project management.

See Registered Employers for In-Person Fair– https://www.mnpcfallfair.org/

Register and Learn More

Study Abroad and Away Fair

submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu

Come learn about hundreds of 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 15

10am – 2pm

In the QUAD (rain location: Christensen Center)

Pick up brochures, ask questions, and get inspired

Attend the Fair to Enter the Prize Drawing for great gift cards!

Learn more about Study Abroad and Away & get a fair preview!

Info Session: Gilman Scholarship- Big $$$ for Study Abroad

submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu

The Gilman Scholarship is a study abroad scholarship of up to several thousand dollars! It’s a competitive scholarship, but Auggies have a good track record of being awarded. Come to one of the Gilman Scholarship info sessions to learn more about study abroad, the scholarship, and tips for submitting a competitive application.

GILMAN SCHOLARSHIP INFO SESSIONS

Wednesday Sept 22, 3:30-4:30pm in OGC 100

Thursday, Sept 23, 3:45-4:45 pm in OGC 100

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

Gilman Scholarship applications are ***due October 5*** for study abroad in spring 2022, summer or fall/academic year 2022. March 1 deadline for summer and fall 2022 programs and beyond.

Have questions? Get in touch:

abroad@augsburg.edu or

studyabroad.augsburg.edu

Gilman Scholarship information and application

Study Abroad and Away Fair – September 15

submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu

Come learn about hundreds of 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 15

10am – 2pm

In the QUAD (rain location: Christensen Center)

Pick up brochures, ask questions, and get inspired

Attend the Fair to Enter the Prize Drawing for great gift cards!

Learn more about Study Abroad and Away & get a fair preview!

Auditions for Iphigenia and Other Daughters

submitted by mulhause@augsburg.edu

Auditions for Iphigenia and Other Daughters will be Virtual Auditions via zoom Tuesday, September 21, 4:00 – 5:45 pm. AND Wednesday, September 22, 6:30 – 9:30 pm.
Call Backs are in person in Tjornhom-Nelson Theater on Friday, September 24, 3:45 – 5:45pm.

**Due to the close proximity that theater rehearsals and productions require, the theater department is requiring Full Covid vaccinations in order to participate in the Fall and Spring productions. As a department, we are committed to the safety of all involved. This requirement is in line with national industry vaccine requirement standards.

You will need to memorize a 30 second piece (10-15 lines) of any text.
Please read the script before you audition. Iphigenia and Other Daughters

*If you have more than one daily conflict with Rehearsals, please do not audition.
• Rehearsals are in person Tues/Thurs 3:45-5:45 pm and Weds/Fri 6:30-9:30 pm beginning Tue, Sept. 28. No. Mondays.
• The addition of Monday rehearsals will begin Nov. 8 from 6:30-9:30.
• Tech week is Mon., Nov. 15-17. All Rehearsal times will be 5:00-11:00pm.
• Productions are Thurs., Nov. 18 at 8pm and Fri, Sat 19 & 20 at 7pm. Call times 2 hours before performance.

All Students Are Welcomed and Wanted to Audition!

More Information for auditions:

Info Session: U.S. Bank Hiring for Summer 2022

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

US Bank Hiring 2022 Interns & Full-time Hires- Info Session
Wednesday, September 15th
5:00 -6:00 pm
Hagfors Center 351
Pizza provided!

We know it seems early to begin to think about Summer 2022 internships, however, large employers are starting their recruitment season NOW! Don’t miss your opportunity to have an excellent summer 2022 internship with US Bank. They have an excellent paid internship program and hire over 100 interns each summer.

US Bank representatives will be on campus looking to meet students and to explain their internship program, full-time opportunities and recruitment timelines. They are open to all majors. Sophomores, juniors and seniors who are interested in careers in business or technology are strongly encouraged to attend.

Schedule of event:
• Overview of US Bank and their top-rated internship program & full-time jobs
• Learn about their early recruitment timeline
• Resume Tips – What they look for in new hires
• Hear from Auggies that have previously interned at US Bank

Sponsored by – Augsburg Business Student Organization and the Strommen Career and Internship Center

Questions? abo@augsburg.edu or careers@augsburg.edu

REGISTER IN HANDSHAKE

Prep Sessions: Fall Recruiting Fair

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

Are you interested in business related internships? Or looking for a full-time career after graduation? Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors are invited to attend the hybrid Minnesota Private Colleges Fall Recruiting Fair.

Fair Dates:
*In-Person – Tuesday, September 21st
*Virtual Fair – Thursday, September 23rd
FREE shuttle from Augsburg to the Minneapolis Convention Center!

IN-PERSON PREP SESSIONS will be offered on the following days and will take place in the Strommen Center, Suite 100 Christensen Center.

Wednesday, September 15th at 10:40-11:00
Thursday, September 16th – 11:30-12:00, 4:30-5:00
Monday, September 20th – 10:40 – 11:00

If you are not able to attend in person we recommend you review the handouts and videos in the Strommen Community Moodle Course.

REGISTER FOR CAREER FAIRS AND EVENTS

Join us for the Religion and Philosophy Dept Fall Kick Off

submitted by eldridge@augsburg.edu

You are invited to join students and professors from the Religion and Philosophy Department for a Fall Kick Off on Tuesday, September 21st at 4:30pm.

Are you a Religion major? A Theology & Public Leadership major? A Philosophy major? Or are you interested in learning more about these majors? If so, we hope you will join us for an in-person gathering on Tuesday, September 21st at 4:30pm to meet professors, students, and make some connections. Learn more about these degree programs here!

https://www.augsburg.edu/religion-and-philosophy/degree-requirements/religion-degree-requirements/

RSVP Here for the Tues, Sept 21st RLN/TPL/PHI Fall Kick Off

Auggie Connect for Students with Disabilities

submitted by ccharles@augsburg.edu

Over the last school year, it felt difficult to connect and we are glad to be able to reconnect. 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 beginning September 20. Meeting topics may include assistive technology, communicating effectively with instructors, managing stress and other topics of interest to you. Join us in person (OGC 100) or via Zoom. For accommodations needed to participate contact ccharles@augsburg.edu Hope to see you soon!
Zoom Meeting ID: 930 1256 1020
Passcode: 787265

Perspectives on the Opioid Crisis in the Somali Community

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Thursday, September 30 at 4:00-5:00 pm
Webinar sponsored by Interfaith at Augsburg and Muslim Student Association with thanks to the Batalden Ethics Grant

Please join us for a panel discussion with:

Imam Abdisalam Adam, Assistant Principal of Highland High School in St. Paul, member of the Fridley School Board; former Augsburg Interfaith Fellow
Cadnaan Deeq, former Augsburg student
Farhia Budul, CPRS, CPP, FPRS, Founder, Niyyah Recovery Initiative
Niyyah Recovery Initiative (NRI) is the first Recovery Community Organization in the nation to provide culturally responsive peer recovery support, education, awareness and advocacy in the East African immigrant, refugee, and Muslim population in Minnesota.

Description:
At a time when the local Somali community is facing a crisis of opioid addiction, we will hear the perspectives of a community leader and educator, an expert in culturally responsive peer recovery support, and a student. In addition to learning more about the crisis we will focus on ways religious communities, health care providers and Augsburg are responding and might collaborate in the future. There will be time for questions from participants.

Registration

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://augsburg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lEW5MOKmTZqlCv-eLEEPxQ

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

NetSPI Presentation: Have you Thought About a Career in Ethical Hacking?

submitted by dupont@augsburg.edu

Friday September 17, 2021 4pm – 5pm (CDT), Virtual Presentation over Zoom

Dina Soulek, Senior Recruiter | NetSPI
Marissa Allen, Security Consultant | NetSPI
Graduate of Normandale Community College and Augsburg University

Have you ever thought about being an ethical hacker but didn’t know where to begin? NetSPI hires people for our 6-month immersive training program where we typically hire recent college grads or folks looking to make a career change. This 6-month program training program comes along with competitive pay and benefits typical with all full-time employees at NetSPI (including health, dental, vision, etc.).

The training program is staged as an extension of the classroom – where we’ve had groups as small as 4 and as large as 16 learn all things pentesting. We typically gear the program towards web app pentesting with hopes of setting a strong foundation for our pentesters to learn and grow into different areas across our service lines. Once they reach the 6 months mark, they are reviewed via a lab to be considered for a promotion to a client facing penetration tester.

In this presentation we will share who we are (NetSPI), introduce ourselves and what we do, portray a day in the life as a pentester, and what growth at our organization looks like. There will be an interactive portion of the presentation and the opportunity to ask questions!

For more information about NetSPI: https://www.netspi.com/careers/

Register in advance for this virtual presentation:
https://forms.gle/Z1TpJiMFPJHHDepz5

The zoom link for the virtual event will be sent to all registrants prior to the event.

Chapel: Community Space Naming Loss and Seeking Healing

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Join Campus Ministry and the Center for Wellness in Counseling today in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am in this interfaith time of community connection and shared healing at the outset of this academic year. Over the last year and half, the COVID-19 pandemic has generated deep loss among us and within our communities. We have witnessed the tragic loss of life on account of this disease around the globe, and some in our Augsburg community have experienced it intimately within their own circles of loved ones. We have also lost time and connection having navigated the complexities of lock-down, isolation, and ongoing social distancing. We have lost opportunities, hopes, and for many, a sense of security and wellbeing. These losses have taken their toll emotionally, physically, mentally.

On Friday, September 10 at 10:40 am, we as community will offer a time to publicly name our loss and seek healing pathways as we journey together as an Augsburg community. Our gathering will offer words of reflection alongside space for quiet and song. Every participant will have an opportunity to mark their own loss as another step on healing’s path. All are welcome.

If you would like to hear the recorded conversation on the Jewish High Holy Days from chapel yesterday, it is available on YouTube. ​​

High Holy Days Conversation

J Flight at First Ave and 7th St – September 21

submitted by rolfk@augsburg.edu

The Twin Cities area is rich in culture and arts! Have you been wanting to explore the vibrant Minneapolis music scene? Come out and see some of the talent we have here right in our backyards.

J flight is a national artist from right here in Saint Paul and he will be performing at the iconic First Ave & 7th St Entry on Tuesday, September 21st! Come show support and maybe find a new favorite artist or two while you are at it!

Special guests include: Soda Supreme, Xten with Rich Goone and Alexkai, Yare and Knucky. Hosted by Tadow.

This is an 18+ event. ID required. Doors open at 7, Show starts at 8. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door.

You must have your vaccine card or proof of a negative covid test within 72 hours prior to the show.

Buy Tickets Here