submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
Join Campus Kitchen in Hagfors 108 to make fresh spring rolls with guest teacher Chef Jess!
Tuesday July 12th from 4-5:30pm.
Limited to first 8 people to respond.
Category: Event Announcements
Retirement Party for Mary Stimpson Today
submitted by berkenpa@augsburg.edu
Mary Stimpson recently retired after 32 years and 11 months of service in the Registrar’s Office. Please join us in thanking her and wishing her well this afternoon from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in Sverdrup 102.
Catherina Kipper Open House – TOMORROW
submitted by tollina@augsburg.edu
Catherina Kipper, URGO’s Prehealth Professions Specialist, will be returning to the University of MN, having accepted a position as an Assistant Director of Advising in the College of Liberal Arts. In the seven plus years that Catherina worked at Augsburg she established a stellar prehealth science advising program and assisted countless students and alums with their applications and interviews to various prehealth science programs. She also served as the advisor to the newly created and active Pre-Dentistry and Pre-PA clubs.
Students sought Catherina out because she provided honest and thorough advice about how to be a competitive prehealth applicant. She is particularly gifted as a writing coach, painstakingly reading multiple drafts of statements and secondary applications, always helping students find their own voices. Because of her commitment and knowledge, more Augsburg students and alums gained admissions to prehealth programs and more of them had multiple offers.
All of her staff and faculty colleagues immediately noticed her professionalism, deep knowledge of the health professions, dedication to student advancement, cross cultural competency and generous nature. As the only other staff member in URGO, Catherina accepted multiple responsibilities to ensure that the office functioned with a high quality of service–always her standard.
We thank her for her dedicated service to Augsburg and wish her the best in her new position.
Please join us on Thursday, July 7th in Hagfors 101 for cake and well wishes from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.
Ukrainian Plays – Fundraiser for Ukraine
submitted by clarks@augsburg.edu
Staged readings of Ukrainian plays written since the Russian invasion. A fundraiser for Ukraine.
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February, theaters across the globe have been providing staged readings of Ukrainian plays to show solidarity with the Ukrainian people and raise awareness of their plight. Augsburg University’s MFA Program joins this effort on July 22, when, with special assistance from Lisa Channer, the Artistic Director at Theater Novi Most, seven short plays — all written by Ukrainians since the Russian invasion — will be performed at Augsburg’s Tjornhom-Nelson Theater. With the MFA Program scheduled to be in attendance, only 35 tickets are available to the public.
For a full description of the event and to reserve tickets, please visit the event page on Eventbrite.
Retirement Party for Mary Stimpson This Thursday
submitted by berkenpa@augsburg.edu
Mary Stimpson recently retired after 32 years and 11 months of service in the Registrar’s Office. Please join us in thanking her and wishing her well this Thursday from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in Sverdrup 102.
Today: Garden Time 12-1PM
submitted by castilla@augsburg.edu
Come join the Environmental Stewardship Team and Augsburg Community Gardeners every Tuesday this summer from 12-1PM. Learn about the garden, meet gardeners and ESC student interns, volunteer on garden projects, and enjoy some time outside with the greater Augsburg Community! No garden expertise and experience necessary!
TODAY at 10:30am: Poster Presentation on Cultural Adaptations of CBT
submitted by hughessc@augsburg.edu
Join the Clinical Psychology PsyD program in the Augsburg Room (in the upper level of Christensen Center) on Wednesday, June 29th from 10:30-11:30am, where our graduate students will review existing research on cultural applications and adaptations to cognitive behavioral therapy.
Graduates will present posters of their work and respond to questions on the following topics: CBT for older adults with depression, CBT adaptations for refugee children who have experienced war trauma, DBT with transgender adolescents in residential settings, CBT for visually impaired adults with depression, and culturally sensitive CBT for the Somali-American community.
Light refreshments will be provided!
Today: Garden Time 12-1PM
submitted by castilla@augsburg.edu
Come join the Environmental Stewardship Team and Augsburg Community Gardeners every Tuesday this summer from 12-1PM. Learn about the garden, meet gardeners and ESC student interns, volunteer on garden projects, and enjoy some time outside with the greater Augsburg Community! No garden expertise and experience necessary!
Welcome AP Teachers (June 27-30)
submitted by updike@augsburg.edu
The Center for Adult and Continuing Education is very excited to be welcoming Advanced Placement (AP) teachers back to campus during the week of June 27 – June 30. These 95 teachers will be participating in 12 different AP workshops. While this is a smaller group than we last hosted back in 2019, they are geographically diverse. They are coming from 18 different states/territories and 3 different countries.
These teachers will be on campus for the week learning about their individual AP subject. All of their classes will be taking place in Hagfors, so if you see someone who might be looking for the “APSI” (Advanced Placement Summer Institute), please feel free to direct them to Hagfors.
There are a number of campus partners who have helped make this a success in planning. We would like to thank everyone who has assisted us up to this point, and we hope you know how much we appreciate you!
If you want to learn more about the APSI at Augsburg, we invite you to explore our website. You can also click on the registration links on the right side of the screen to see our different event pages. If you have questions about the APSI, we invite you to email us at apsi@augsburg.edu.
Welcome AP Teachers June 27-30
submitted by updike@augsburg.edu
The Center for Adult and Continuing Education is very excited to be welcoming Advanced Placement (AP) teachers back to campus during the week of June 27 – June 30. These 95 teachers will be participating in 12 different AP workshops. While this is a smaller group than we last hosted back in 2019, they are geographically diverse. They are coming from 18 different states/territories and 3 different countries.
These teachers will be on campus for the week learning about their individual AP subject. All of their classes will be taking place in Hagfors, so if you see someone who might be looking for the “APSI” (Advanced Placement Summer Institute), please feel free to direct them to Hagfors.
There are a number of campus partners who have helped make this a success in planning. We would like to thank everyone who has assisted us up to this point, and we hope you know how much we appreciate you!
If you want to learn more about the APSI at Augsburg, we invite you to explore our website. You can also click on the registration links on the right side of the screen to see our different event pages. If you have questions about the APSI, we invite you to email us at apsi@augsburg.edu.
Poster Presentation June 29 — Cultural Applications of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
submitted by hughessc@augsburg.edu
Join the Clinical Psychology PsyD program in the Augsburg Room (in the upper level of Christensen Center) on Wednesday, June 29th from 10:30-11:30am, where our graduate students will review existing research on cultural applications and adaptations to cognitive behavioral therapy.
Graduates will present posters of their work and respond to questions on the following topics: CBT for older adults with depression, CBT adaptations for refugee children who have experienced war trauma, DBT with transgender adolescents in residential settings, CBT for visually impaired adults with depression, and culturally sensitive CBT for the Somali-American community.
Light refreshments will be provided!
Sharma Boy Concert at Ted Mann Auditorium for Somali Independence Day
submitted by eschenba@augsburg.edu
The Greater Minnesota Council of Churches and the West Bank Athletic Club are excited to present international artist-in-residence, Sharma Boy, performing for the first time in North America. This one-of-a-kind project, which will include youth workshops and two live, ticketed performances, is a celebration of our community and part of the 2022 WBAC Summer Festival and soccer tournament.
Augsburg is a partner on the grant from the State Arts Board that made this possible. Please consider attending and spread the word.
Sharma Boy / West Bank Athletic Club’s Summer Festival
June 25, 2022, 6:30 p.m.
Ted Mann Auditorium
ShareShop Grand Opening (Free Stuff)
submitted by castilla@augsburg.edu
Love free stuff? Come to the ShareShop!
ShareShop is opening its doors on June 21st! We are open Wednesdays from 10am to 4pm in Science 8B. You can find free furniture, clothes, room decor, kitchen equipment, and more. You can also rent outside activity gear. Pop-up is open in Strommen Center too, from 9am to 3pm Monday through Friday. Campus Kitchen helped provide us with snacks, and you can go visit them in Anderson!
Thursday – Purpose and Belonging: Two Key Ingredients for an Inclusive Culture
Our deep-dive learning opportunity is returning this June.
Unlike traditional workshop sessions, Professional Development Labs (PDLs) are goal-oriented and include personal and professional action and accountability planning for next level leadership.
Join the Unity Lab team to learn how to activate purpose, belonging and inclusion on your teams, and effectively lead diverse teams. In this interactive session, you will understand how activating purpose and belonging in the workplace builds an inclusive and inspiring culture – full of authentic, high trust, diverse relationships across an organization. To create truly inclusive and diverse workplaces, we must first create opportunities for employees to activate their purpose and build empathy and trust with each other.
When: June 23, 2022 11:00 am – 4:00 pm CST
Where: Online/Virtual
Today: Garden Time 12-1PM
submitted by castilla@augsburg.edu
Come join the Environmental Stewardship Team and Augsburg Community Gardeners every Tuesday this summer from 12-1PM. Learn about the garden, meet gardeners and ESC student interns, volunteer on garden projects, and enjoy some time outside with the greater Augsburg Community! No garden expertise and experience necessary!
Thursday – Purpose and Belonging: Two Key Ingredients for an Inclusive Culture
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
Our deep-dive learning opportunity is returning this June.
Unlike traditional workshop sessions, Professional Development Labs (PDLs) are goal-oriented and include personal and professional action and accountability planning for next level leadership.
Join the Unity Lab team to learn how to activate purpose, belonging and inclusion on your teams, and effectively lead diverse teams. In this interactive session, you will understand how activating purpose and belonging in the workplace builds an inclusive and inspiring culture – full of authentic, high trust, diverse relationships across an organization. To create truly inclusive and diverse workplaces, we must first create opportunities for employees to activate their purpose and build empathy and trust with each other.
When: June 23, 2022 11:00 am – 4:00 pm CST
Where: Online/Virtual
Application to The Threshold Book Envisioning Event is Live
submitted by weber3@augsburg.edu
The Christensen Center for Vocation is so excited to announce that the application to attend The Threshold Book Envisioning event is live!
The Threshold: Book Envisioning Event
When: November 4-6, 2022
What: A gathering of young adults to begin to identify our deepest held concerns, hopes, and dreams for God’s church and distill them down into key themes we want the church to know as it moves from the present moment, into the future.
Participants’ lodging and food expenses will be covered. Travel expenses, including airfare or mileage, will be reimbursed to the participant after the gathering in the form of a check.
How to apply: Two step process, an online application form and a reference form. Find them here:
http://www.augsburg.edu/riversidehub/young-adult-book-project!
Deadline to apply: July 22, 2022
Who: Young Adults (23 – 35) who care deeply about the church and want to share their hopes, visions, dreams
Where: Augsburg University in Minneapolis, Minnesota with Lodging at the Courtyard by Marriott: Minneapolis Downtown
Questions? Want to learn more? Contact me, Amanda! You can email me at this address (vetsch@augsburg.edu) or schedule a time to meet (calendly.com/vetsch-1)
http://www.augsburg.edu/riversidehub/young-adult-book-project
Forum PDL – Purpose and Belonging: Two Key Ingredients for an Inclusive Culture
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
Our deep-dive learning opportunity is returning this June.
Unlike traditional workshop sessions, Professional Development Labs (PDLs) are goal-oriented and include personal and professional action and accountability planning for next level leadership.
Join the Unity Lab team to learn how to activate purpose, belonging and inclusion on your teams, and effectively lead diverse teams. In this interactive session, you will understand how activating purpose and belonging in the workplace builds an inclusive and inspiring culture – full of authentic, high trust, diverse relationships across an organization. To create truly inclusive and diverse workplaces, we must first create opportunities for employees to activate their purpose and build empathy and trust with each other.
When: June 23, 2022 11:00 am – 4:00 pm CST
Where: Online/Virtual
Forum PDL – Purpose and Belonging: Two Key Ingredients for an Inclusive Culture
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
Our deep-dive learning opportunity is returning this June.
Unlike traditional workshop sessions, Professional Development Labs (PDLs) are goal-oriented and include personal and professional action and accountability planning for next level leadership.
Join the Unity Lab team to learn how to activate purpose, belonging and inclusion on your teams, and effectively lead diverse teams. In this interactive session, you will understand how activating purpose and belonging in the workplace builds an inclusive and inspiring culture – full of authentic, high trust, diverse relationships across an organization. To create truly inclusive and diverse workplaces, we must first create opportunities for employees to activate their purpose and build empathy and trust with each other.
When: June 23, 2022 11:00 am – 4:00 pm CST
Where: Online/Virtual
RSVP for Today’s Food Lab Workshop
submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
Join Campus Kitchen in Hagfors 108 to learn all about what you can do with herbs with our guest teacher Farmer Tim! We will be making tea, golden milk, and herb infused body butters.
Workshops are FREE!
TODAY from 5-6:30pm.
Limited to first 8 people to respond.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe48IdjTcdE7elvdF8TE1MqLnryHlhEy5glCg9qqHV-7_wQ1g/viewform
Today: Garden Workshop 12-1 p.m.
submitted by castilla@augsburg.edu
Come join the Environmental Stewardship Team and Augsburg Community Gardeners today from 12-1PM to learn more about the fruit growing in the garden. Mike Slinkard will share his knowledge about growing fruit and student Environmental Stewardship Coordinators will point out the edible fruit in the garden from ripening strawberries, to raspberry and apple fall favorites, and the hidden secret of serviceberries by the Hagfors benches. Learn about the garden, meet gardeners and ESC student interns, and enjoy some time outside with the greater Augsburg Community! No garden expertise and experience necessary! Cost is free of course. We will meet by the Hagfors doors that exit to the garden.
Weather Advisory: This workshop is going to be held when there is an Excessive Heat Warning in effect. Portions of the workshop will be held outside, but we will do some parts inside to escape the heat. It is recommended that you dress appropriately and to bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. Water and rest breaks will be taken.
Email Monica McDaniel with any questions: mcdanim@augsburg.edu
RSVP for Food Lab Workshop
submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
Join Campus Kitchen in Hagfors 108 to learn all about what you can do with herbs with our guest teacher Farmer Tim! We will be making tea, golden milk, and herb infused body butters.
Workshops are FREE!
Tuesday, June 14th from 5-6:30pm.
Limited to first 8 people to respond.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe48IdjTcdE7elvdF8TE1MqLnryHlhEy5glCg9qqHV-7_wQ1g/viewform
Garden Time, Tuesdays 12-1 p.m.
submitted by castilla@augsburg.edu
Come join the Environmental Stewardship Team and Augsburg Community Gardeners every Tuesday this summer from 12-1PM. Learn about the garden, meet gardeners and ESC student interns, volunteer on garden projects, and enjoy some time outside with the greater Augsburg Community! No garden expertise and experience necessary!
RSVP for This Week’s Campus Carpool
submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
Do you like to run errands as a group? Let’s go to the grocery store together! Join us TODAY Friday, June 10th at 3pm. We will meet at Lot E in front of Mortenson before we go to The Seward Co-op. All attendees will receive a $5 dollar gift card! Bring your own bags! The purpose of this event is to improve food access amongst the student body by solving the transportation issue that a lot of Augsburg residents have. Thank you in advance for joining us! ☺️
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyeSd_Xm0grCNYAhl7XtTs0_DUeT5MIo4Y5hT3ax6k0kdrWg/viewform
Minnesota Private College Week is June 21-24: Guests Parking in Lot D
submitted by gulench@augsburg.edu
Admission will be hosting many prospective students on campus for Minnesota Private College Week, June 21-24. High school students will be coming to campus for a variety of sessions and tours each day. Please be mindful of guests on campus. The event will primarily take place in the Hagfors Center, with guest parking in Lot D.
If you typically park in lot D, expect there to be increased congestion from 8 am to 5 pm. Lot D permit holders may contact admissions1@augsburg.edu or stop by our office in the Christensen Center for a complimentary parking pass for the U of M lot or Metro bus pass to use for these four days.
Questions? Email admissions1@augsburg.edu or call us at (612) 330-1001.
Forum PDL – Purpose and Belonging: Two Key Ingredients for an Inclusive Culture
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
Our deep-dive learning opportunity is returning this June.
Unlike traditional workshop sessions, Professional Development Labs (PDLs) are goal-oriented and include personal and professional action and accountability planning for next level leadership.
Join the Unity Lab team to learn how to activate purpose, belonging and inclusion on your teams, and effectively lead diverse teams. In this interactive session, you will understand how activating purpose and belonging in the workplace builds an inclusive and inspiring culture – full of authentic, high trust, diverse relationships across an organization. To create truly inclusive and diverse workplaces, we must first create opportunities for employees to activate their purpose and build empathy and trust with each other.
When: June 23, 2022 11:00 am – 4:00 pm CST
Where: Online/Virtual
Next Week: Why the Workplace is the Perfect Place to Discuss the Undiscussables, Race and Racism
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
When: June 16, 2022 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CT
Level: Intermediate
Presenters: Margaret Greenberg, The Business of Race, LLC | Gina Greenlee, The Business of Race, LLC
Cost: Free
Registration: https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/what-is-your-x-why-the-workplace-is-the-perfect-place-to-discuss-the-undiscussables-race-racism/
Talking about race and racism at work historically has been taboo. However, we can’t solve what we don’t talk about. It’s time for a new approach.
For nearly 60 years, workplaces have focused on diversity specific to gender and many historically underrepresented groups. Much of that focus has been on education, training, and awareness building at the individual level. What organizations haven’t devoted equal attention to is RACIAL diversity and how to change the SYSTEM of work—business policies and practices—to create and sustain a racially diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
While no single societal sector can disrupt the status quo on its own, innovative businesses and courageous leaders can lead the way. No matter your racial identity, no matter your role or level in your organization, you can do SOMETHING. We don’t profess to know what that “something” is for you but in this session, you will learn two actionable tools to uncover it.
Learning Outcomes
Explore racial diversity through both an asset and business lens
Create a business case for racial diversity that will engage your multiple stakeholder groups
Facilitate strategy sessions using the SOAR (strengths, opportunities, aspirations, + results) framework
Sign Up for Campus Carpool This Week
submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
Do you like to run errands as a group? Let’s go to the grocery store together! Join us this Friday, June 10th at 3pm. We will meet at Lot E in front of Mortenson before we go to The Seward Co-op. All attendees will receive a $5 dollar gift card!
Bring your own bags!
The purpose of this event is to improve food access amongst the student body by solving the transportation issue that a lot of Augsburg residents have.
Thank you in advance for joining us! ☺️
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyeSd_Xm0grCNYAhl7XtTs0_DUeT5MIo4Y5hT3ax6k0kdrWg/viewform
Forum Webinar: Why the Workplace is the Perfect Place to Discuss the Undiscussables, Race and Racism
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
When: June 16, 2022 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CT
Level: Intermediate
Presenters: Margaret Greenberg, The Business of Race, LLC | Gina Greenlee, The Business of Race, LLC
Cost: Free
Registration: https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/what-is-your-x-why-the-workplace-is-the-perfect-place-to-discuss-the-undiscussables-race-racism/
Talking about race and racism at work historically has been taboo. However, we can’t solve what we don’t talk about. It’s time for a new approach.
For nearly 60 years, workplaces have focused on diversity specific to gender and many historically underrepresented groups. Much of that focus has been on education, training, and awareness building at the individual level. What organizations haven’t devoted equal attention to is RACIAL diversity and how to change the SYSTEM of work—business policies and practices—to create and sustain a racially diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
While no single societal sector can disrupt the status quo on its own, innovative businesses and courageous leaders can lead the way. No matter your racial identity, no matter your role or level in your organization, you can do SOMETHING. We don’t profess to know what that “something” is for you but in this session, you will learn two actionable tools to uncover it.
Learning Outcomes
Explore racial diversity through both an asset and business lens
Create a business case for racial diversity that will engage your multiple stakeholder groups
Facilitate strategy sessions using the SOAR (strengths, opportunities, aspirations, + results) framework
Riverside Innovation Hub’s “Threshold Envisioning Event” Application Opens on June 15
submitted by weber3@augsburg.edu
The Riverside Innovation Hub is endeavoring on a book project that seeks to amplify the voices of young adults. We will be gathering to distill key themes and then select Young Adult authors, and scholar co-authors will write chapters about each theme, culminating in a book! Our first event will be a gathering of 50 young adults for an envisioning event.
Our application for the Threshold Envisioning Event will be live on June 15th.
Find out more about the event and the Young Adult Book Project here.
Freezies and Fun in the Garden – Tuesday, June 7
submitted by castilla@augsburg.edu
Come join the Environmental Stewardship Team and Augsburg Community Gardeners every Tuesday this summer from 12-1PM. Learn about the garden, meet gardeners and ESC student interns, volunteer on garden projects, and enjoy some time outside with the greater Augsburg Community! No garden expertise and experience necessary!
We’ll have freezies on Tuesday 6/7 to kick-off the summer! See y’all in the garden!
Freezies and Fun in the Garden – Tuesday, June 7
submitted by mcdaniem@augsburg.edu
Come join the Environmental Stewardship Team and Augsburg Community Gardeners every Tuesday this summer from 12-1PM. Learn about the garden, meet gardeners and ESC student interns, volunteer on garden projects, and enjoy some time outside with the greater Augsburg Community! No garden expertise and experience necessary!
We’ll have freezies on Tuesday 6/7 to kick-off the summer! See y’all in the garden!
Forum PDL – Purpose and Belonging: Two Key Ingredients for an Inclusive Culture
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
Our deep-dive learning opportunity is returning this June.
Unlike traditional workshop sessions, Professional Development Labs (PDLs) are goal-oriented and include personal and professional action and accountability planning for next level leadership.
Join the Unity Lab team to learn how to activate purpose, belonging and inclusion on your teams, and effectively lead diverse teams. In this interactive session, you will understand how activating purpose and belonging in the workplace builds an inclusive and inspiring culture – full of authentic, high trust, diverse relationships across an organization. To create truly inclusive and diverse workplaces, we must first create opportunities for employees to activate their purpose and build empathy and trust with each other.
When: June 23, 2022 11:00 am – 4:00 pm CST
Where: Online/Virtual
Forum Webinar: Why the Workplace is the Perfect Place to Discuss the Undiscussables, Race and Racism
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
When: June 16, 2022 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CT
Level: Intermediate
Presenters: Margaret Greenberg, The Business of Race, LLC | Gina Greenlee, The Business of Race, LLC
Cost: Free
Registration: https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/what-is-your-x-why-the-workplace-is-the-perfect-place-to-discuss-the-undiscussables-race-racism/
Talking about race and racism at work historically has been taboo. However, we can’t solve what we don’t talk about. It’s time for a new approach.
For nearly 60 years, workplaces have focused on diversity specific to gender and many historically underrepresented groups. Much of that focus has been on education, training, and awareness building at the individual level. What organizations haven’t devoted equal attention to is RACIAL diversity and how to change the SYSTEM of work—business policies and practices—to create and sustain a racially diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
While no single societal sector can disrupt the status quo on its own, innovative businesses and courageous leaders can lead the way. No matter your racial identity, no matter your role or level in your organization, you can do SOMETHING. We don’t profess to know what that “something” is for you but in this session, you will learn two actionable tools to uncover it.
Learning Outcomes
Explore racial diversity through both an asset and business lens
Create a business case for racial diversity that will engage your multiple stakeholder groups
Facilitate strategy sessions using the SOAR (strengths, opportunities, aspirations, + results) framework
RSVP for Cajun Chicken Cooking Class Next Week
submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
join Campus Kitchen next Wednesday at 4pm for the first Food Lab workshop of the summer, where we’ll make Cajun Chicken with guest teacher Addie from Seward Co-op! All materials and ingredients will be provided. Spots are limited, so RSVP now.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6lepe8s9kILhI6h7ks4Lq_fjnGE2mFaZFXQH-CLdyRmqMYQ/viewform
RSVP to Carpool to the Grocery Store TODAY
submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
We’re excited to announce a brand new weekly program brought to you by Campus Kitchen: Campus Carpool to the grocery store! RSVP here.This week we’ll be going to the Tare Market, a zero waste grocery store, so try to bring your own containers for bulk products!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyeSd_Xm0grCNYAhl7XtTs0_DUeT5MIo4Y5hT3ax6k0kdrWg/viewform
CCV’s Riverside Innovation Hub: The Threshold Envisioning Event Application Opens on June 15
submitted by weber3@augsburg.edu
The Riverside Innovation Hub is endeavoring on a book project that seeks to amplify the voices of young adults through a gathering to distill key themes and then select Young Adult authors, and scholar co-authors will write chapters about each theme, culminating in a book! Our first event will be a gathering of 50 young adults for an envisioning event.
Our application for the Threshold Envisioning Event will be live on June 15th. Find out more information about the project here: https://www.augsburg.edu/rivers…/young-adult-book-project/
Forum PDL – Purpose and Belonging: Two Key Ingredients for an Inclusive Culture
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
Our deep-dive learning opportunity is returning this June.
Unlike traditional workshop sessions, Professional Development Labs (PDLs) are goal-oriented and include personal and professional action and accountability planning for next level leadership.
Join the Unity Lab team to learn how to activate purpose, belonging and inclusion on your teams, and effectively lead diverse teams. In this interactive session, you will understand how activating purpose and belonging in the workplace builds an inclusive and inspiring culture – full of authentic, high trust, diverse relationships across an organization. To create truly inclusive and diverse workplaces, we must first create opportunities for employees to activate their purpose and build empathy and trust with each other.
When: June 23, 2022 11:00 am – 4:00 pm CST
Where: Online/Virtual
Forum Webinar: Why the Workplace is the Perfect Place to Discuss the Undiscussables, Race and Racism
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
When: June 16, 2022 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CT
Level: Intermediate
Presenters: Margaret Greenberg, The Business of Race, LLC | Gina Greenlee, The Business of Race, LLC
Cost: Free
Registration: https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/what-is-your-x-why-the-workplace-is-the-perfect-place-to-discuss-the-undiscussables-race-racism/
Talking about race and racism at work historically has been taboo. However, we can’t solve what we don’t talk about. It’s time for a new approach.
For nearly 60 years, workplaces have focused on diversity specific to gender and many historically underrepresented groups. Much of that focus has been on education, training, and awareness building at the individual level. What organizations haven’t devoted equal attention to is RACIAL diversity and how to change the SYSTEM of work—business policies and practices—to create and sustain a racially diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
While no single societal sector can disrupt the status quo on its own, innovative businesses and courageous leaders can lead the way. No matter your racial identity, no matter your role or level in your organization, you can do SOMETHING. We don’t profess to know what that “something” is for you but in this session, you will learn two actionable tools to uncover it.
Learning Outcomes
Explore racial diversity through both an asset and business lens
Create a business case for racial diversity that will engage your multiple stakeholder groups
Facilitate strategy sessions using the SOAR (strengths, opportunities, aspirations, + results) framework
Ride to the Grocery Store With Campus Kitchen Today
submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
Do you like to run errands as a group? Let’s go to the grocery store together! Join us today at 3pm. We will meet at Lot E in front of Mortenson before we go to Cub Foods!
Bring your own bags!
The purpose of this event is to improve food access amongst the student body by solving the transportation issue that a lot of Augsburg residents have.
Thank you in advance for joining us! ☺️
This is the link to the Google Form to RSVP:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyeSd_Xm0grCNYAhl7XtTs0_DUeT5MIo4Y5hT3ax6k0kdrWg/viewform
Ride to the Grocery Store With Campus Kitchen This Friday
submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
Do you like to run errands as a group? Let’s go to the grocery store together! Join us this Friday, May 27th from 3-5pm. We will meet at Lot E in front of Mortenson before we go to Cub Foods!
Bring your own bags!
The purpose of this event is to improve food access amongst the student body by solving the transportation issue that a lot of Augsburg residents have.
Thank you in advance for joining us! ☺️
This is the link to the Google Form to RSVP:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyeSd_Xm0grCNYAhl7XtTs0_DUeT5MIo4Y5hT3ax6k0kdrWg/viewform
Forum Webinar: Why the Workplace is the Perfect Place to Discuss the Undiscussables, Race and Racism
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
When: June 16, 2022 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CT
Level: Intermediate
Presenters: Margaret Greenberg, The Business of Race, LLC | Gina Greenlee, The Business of Race, LLC
Cost: Free
Registration: https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/what-is-your-x-why-the-workplace-is-the-perfect-place-to-discuss-the-undiscussables-race-racism/
Talking about race and racism at work historically has been taboo. However, we can’t solve what we don’t talk about. It’s time for a new approach.
For nearly 60 years, workplaces have focused on diversity specific to gender and many historically underrepresented groups. Much of that focus has been on education, training, and awareness building at the individual level. What organizations haven’t devoted equal attention to is RACIAL diversity and how to change the SYSTEM of work—business policies and practices—to create and sustain a racially diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
While no single societal sector can disrupt the status quo on its own, innovative businesses and courageous leaders can lead the way. No matter your racial identity, no matter your role or level in your organization, you can do SOMETHING. We don’t profess to know what that “something” is for you but in this session, you will learn two actionable tools to uncover it.
Learning Outcomes
Explore racial diversity through both an asset and business lens
Create a business case for racial diversity that will engage your multiple stakeholder groups
Facilitate strategy sessions using the SOAR (strengths, opportunities, aspirations, + results) framework
Forum PDL – Purpose and Belonging: Two Key Ingredients for an Inclusive Culture
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
Our deep-dive learning opportunity is returning this June.
Unlike traditional workshop sessions, Professional Development Labs (PDLs) are goal-oriented and include personal and professional action and accountability planning for next level leadership.
Join the Unity Lab team to learn how to activate purpose, belonging and inclusion on your teams, and effectively lead diverse teams. In this interactive session, you will understand how activating purpose and belonging in the workplace builds an inclusive and inspiring culture – full of authentic, high trust, diverse relationships across an organization. To create truly inclusive and diverse workplaces, we must first create opportunities for employees to activate their purpose and build empathy and trust with each other.
When: June 23, 2022 11:00 am – 4:00 pm CST
Where: Online/Virtual
New – Why the Workplace is the Perfect Place to Discuss the Undiscussables, Race and Racism
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
When: June 16, 2022 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CT
Level: Intermediate
Presenters: Margaret Greenberg, The Business of Race, LLC | Gina Greenlee, The Business of Race, LLC
Cost: Free
Registration: https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/what-is-your-x-why-the-workplace-is-the-perfect-place-to-discuss-the-undiscussables-race-racism/
Talking about race and racism at work historically has been taboo. However, we can’t solve what we don’t talk about. It’s time for a new approach.
For nearly 60 years, workplaces have focused on diversity specific to gender and many historically underrepresented groups. Much of that focus has been on education, training, and awareness building at the individual level. What organizations haven’t devoted equal attention to is RACIAL diversity and how to change the SYSTEM of work—business policies and practices—to create and sustain a racially diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
While no single societal sector can disrupt the status quo on its own, innovative businesses and courageous leaders can lead the way. No matter your racial identity, no matter your role or level in your organization, you can do SOMETHING. We don’t profess to know what that “something” is for you but in this session, you will learn two actionable tools to uncover it.
Learning Outcomes
Explore racial diversity through both an asset and business lens
Create a business case for racial diversity that will engage your multiple stakeholder groups
Facilitate strategy sessions using the SOAR (strengths, opportunities, aspirations, + results) framework
Forum PDL – Purpose and Belonging: Two Key Ingredients for an Inclusive Culture
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
Our deep-dive learning opportunity is returning this June.
Unlike traditional workshop sessions, Professional Development Labs (PDLs) are goal-oriented and include personal and professional action and accountability planning for next level leadership.
Join the Unity Lab team to learn how to activate purpose, belonging and inclusion on your teams, and effectively lead diverse teams. In this interactive session, you will understand how activating purpose and belonging in the workplace builds an inclusive and inspiring culture – full of authentic, high trust, diverse relationships across an organization. To create truly inclusive and diverse workplaces, we must first create opportunities for employees to activate their purpose and build empathy and trust with each other.
When: June 23, 2022 11:00 am – 4:00 pm CST
Where: Online/Virtual
Staff Ice Cream Social TODAY
submitted by voigtj@augsburg.edu
Augsburg Staff Senate invites all staff to come to an ice cream social in the quad today from 2:00 – 3:30 pm. Come, make a sundae with your favorite toppings, enjoy time with your friends and colleagues, and have the chance to win from a variety of prizes in the raffle at 2:45 pm, including a Parking Pass for next school year!! Hope to see you there!
Campus Carpool- RSVP for Grocery Carpooling with Campus Kitchen
submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
Do you like to run errands as a group? Let’s go to the grocery store together! Join us this Friday, May 27th from 3-5pm. We will meet at Lot E in front of Mortenson before we go to Cub Foods!
Bring your own bags!
The purpose of this event is to improve food access amongst the student body by solving the transportation issue that a lot of Augsburg residents have.
Thank you in advance for joining us! ☺️
This is the link to the Google Form to RSVP:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyeSd_Xm0grCNYAhl7XtTs0_DUeT5MIo4Y5hT3ax6k0kdrWg/viewform
Get a Free Drink and Snacks at Our Advocates for Debate Mixer (May 25, Lake Monster Brewing)
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
Attend our Advocates for Debate Mixer to see what this powerful, transformative activity is all about, and how you can support it in MN!
About this event
Are you a former speech and debate competitor? Or perhaps you always wished you had the chance? Come hear about the MN Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University that provides academic competitive debate programming for over 1,000 students in the Twin Cities metro area.
Enjoy a drink and snacks at Lake Monster Brewing (on us!), and learn how you can get involved. We are launching a new initiative: Advocates for Debate Board. Join leaders from the legal, business, education, and civic community to find out how you can ensure all students have access to the transformative power of debate.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, May 25th
Time: 4:30 – 6:30 pm (short program at 5:30 pm).
Location: Lake Monster Brewing 550 Vandalia Street #160 St. Paul, MN 55114
RSVP is required – please RSVP using Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advocates-for-debate-mixer-lake-monster-brewing-tickets-330219203527
As members of the Speech and Debate community, we cheered when incoming Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson credited speech and debate as “The one activity that best prepared me for future success.” Join us to ensure all students have this same opportunity!
MNUDL Volunteer Opportunity: Seeking Finance Professionals to Judge Financial Literacy Debates
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
You’re Invited! Judge Debates & Network with Students on May 21st!
The MN Urban Debate League is looking for financial professionals that identify as female or gender non-conforming to judge at our annual Financial Literacy Debate tournament this year!
You do not need debate experience to be a judge. We will provide training and opportunities to ask questions prior to the tournament, and will also be available to support you during the tournament.
Financial Literacy Debate is an innovative program that supports students’ public speaking, critical thinking, and financial literacy skills and knowledge. Our program works to close the gender gap in the financial sector by building the leadership and financial knowledge of high school participants that identify as female or gender non-conforming, through debate. Over the course of the initiative, students meet with their coach after school, learn about the topic area and fundamental economic concepts through an engaging curriculum, hold practice debates, and participate in a competition with other schools.
Our tournament this year is tentatively scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 21 from 9:30 am – 2:30 pm at Augsburg University. The tournament schedule will be as follows:
· 9:30 am: Judge training
· 10:00 am: Judge three debate rounds about the benefits/harms of cryptocurrency
· 1:00: Lunch and networking between students and financial professionals
· 2:00: Awards Ceremony
· 2:30: End
Sign up at our website to be a part of our event at Augsburg University on May 21st from 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM. https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/
Thank you for supporting our students as they build their financial literacy skills and explore career pathways in finance!
Get a Free Drink and Snacks at Our Advocates for Debate Mixer (May 25, Lake Monster Brewing)
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
Attend our Advocates for Debate Mixer to see what this powerful, transformative activity is all about, and how you can support it in MN!
About this event
Are you a former speech and debate competitor? Or perhaps you always wished you had the chance? Come hear about the MN Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University that provides academic competitive debate programming for over 1,000 students in the Twin Cities metro area.
Enjoy a drink and snacks at Lake Monster Brewing (on us!), and learn how you can get involved. We are launching a new initiative: Advocates for Debate Board. Join leaders from the legal, business, education, and civic community to find out how you can ensure all students have access to the transformative power of debate.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, May 25th
Time: 4:30 – 6:30 pm (short program at 5:30 pm).
Location: Lake Monster Brewing 550 Vandalia Street #160 St. Paul, MN 55114
RSVP is required – please RSVP using Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advocates-for-debate-mixer-lake-monster-brewing-tickets-330219203527
As members of the Speech and Debate community, we cheered when incoming Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson credited speech and debate as “The one activity that best prepared me for future success.” Join us to ensure all students have this same opportunity!
Staff Ice Cream Social
submitted by voigtj@augsburg.edu
Augsburg Staff Senate invites all staff to come to an ice cream social in the quad next Tuesday, May 24th from 2:00 – 3:30 pm. Come, make a sundae with your favorite toppings, enjoy time with your friends and colleagues, and have the chance to win from a variety of prizes in the raffle at 2:45 pm, including a Parking Pass for next school year!! Hope to see you there!
Get a Free Drink and Snacks at Our Advocates for Debate Mixer (May 25, Lake Monster Brewing)
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
Attend our Advocates for Debate Mixer to see what this powerful, transformative activity is all about, and how you can support it in MN!
About this event
Are you a former speech and debate competitor? Or perhaps you always wished you had the chance? Come hear about the MN Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University that provides academic competitive debate programming for over 1,000 students in the Twin Cities metro area.
Enjoy a drink and snacks at Lake Monster Brewing (on us!), and learn how you can get involved. We are launching a new initiative: Advocates for Debate Board. Join leaders from the legal, business, education, and civic community to find out how you can ensure all students have access to the transformative power of debate.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, May 25th
Time: 4:30 – 6:30 pm (short program at 5:30 pm).
Location: Lake Monster Brewing 550 Vandalia Street #160 St. Paul, MN 55114
RSVP is required – please RSVP using Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advocates-for-debate-mixer-lake-monster-brewing-tickets-330219203527
As members of the Speech and Debate community, we cheered when incoming Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson credited speech and debate as “The one activity that best prepared me for future success.” Join us to ensure all students have this same opportunity!
MNUDL Volunteer Opportunity: Seeking Finance Professionals to Judge Financial Literacy Debates
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
You’re Invited! Judge Debates & Network with Students on May 21st!
The MN Urban Debate League is looking for financial professionals that identify as female or gender non-conforming to judge at our annual Financial Literacy Debate tournament this year!
You do not need debate experience to be a judge. We will provide training and opportunities to ask questions prior to the tournament, and will also be available to support you during the tournament.
Financial Literacy Debate is an innovative program that supports students’ public speaking, critical thinking, and financial literacy skills and knowledge. Our program works to close the gender gap in the financial sector by building the leadership and financial knowledge of high school participants that identify as female or gender non-conforming, through debate. Over the course of the initiative, students meet with their coach after school, learn about the topic area and fundamental economic concepts through an engaging curriculum, hold practice debates, and participate in a competition with other schools.
Our tournament this year is tentatively scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 21 from 9:30 am – 2:30 pm at Augsburg University. The tournament schedule will be as follows:
· 9:30 am: Judge training
· 10:00 am: Judge three debate rounds about the benefits/harms of cryptocurrency
· 1:00: Lunch and networking between students and financial professionals
· 2:00: Awards Ceremony
· 2:30: End
Sign up at our website to be a part of our event at Augsburg University on May 21st from 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM. https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/
Thank you for supporting our students as they build their financial literacy skills and explore career pathways in finance!
Tomorrow: Building a Diversity Program as an HR Professional
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
When: May 19, 2022 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT
Level: Introductory
Track: D&I Strategy
Presenter: Kari Heistad, Culture Coach International | Diversity Dashboard
Cost: Free
Many human resources professionals are stepping into the diversity manager role for their organization. This can be a daunting proposition. This session will explore elements of a successful diversity program and the first steps to get started. We will look at ways to stretch budgets by creating building blocks that can expand as resources allow.
Topics will include forming a DEI council, finding diversity champions, forming ERGs, diversity communication tips, engaging senior leaders, and how DEI education can be more than classroom-based learning. We’ll also cover techniques and tools for working in the virtual and hybrid environments.
Learning Outcomes
Learn three tips for starting a DEI council
To ERG or not to ERG: Know the pros and cons to make an informed choice
Explore tools and techniques that are low budget and easy to implement
https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/building-a-diversity-program-as-an-hr-professional/
New | Forum PDL – Purpose and Belonging: Two Key Ingredients for an Inclusive Culture
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
Our deep-dive learning opportunity is returning this June.
Unlike traditional workshop sessions, Professional Development Labs (PDLs) are goal-oriented and include personal and professional action and accountability planning for next level leadership.
Join the Unity Lab team to learn how to activate purpose, belonging and inclusion on your teams, and effectively lead diverse teams. In this interactive session, you will understand how activating purpose and belonging in the workplace builds an inclusive and inspiring culture – full of authentic, high trust, diverse relationships across an organization. To create truly inclusive and diverse workplaces, we must first create opportunities for employees to activate their purpose and build empathy and trust with each other.
When: June 23, 2022 11:00 am – 4:00 pm CST
Where: Online/Virtual
MNUDL Volunteer Opportunity: Seeking Finance Professionals to Judge Financial Literacy Debates
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
You’re Invited! Judge Debates & Network with Students on May 21st!
The MN Urban Debate League is looking for financial professionals that identify as female or gender non-conforming to judge at our annual Financial Literacy Debate tournament this year!
You do not need debate experience to be a judge. We will provide training and opportunities to ask questions prior to the tournament, and will also be available to support you during the tournament.
Financial Literacy Debate is an innovative program that supports students’ public speaking, critical thinking, and financial literacy skills and knowledge. Our program works to close the gender gap in the financial sector by building the leadership and financial knowledge of high school participants that identify as female or gender non-conforming, through debate. Over the course of the initiative, students meet with their coach after school, learn about the topic area and fundamental economic concepts through an engaging curriculum, hold practice debates, and participate in a competition with other schools.
Our tournament this year is tentatively scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 21 from 9:30 am – 2:30 pm at Augsburg University. The tournament schedule will be as follows:
· 9:30 am: Judge training
· 10:00 am: Judge three debate rounds about the benefits/harms of cryptocurrency
· 1:00: Lunch and networking between students and financial professionals
· 2:00: Awards Ceremony
· 2:30: End
Sign up at our website to be a part of our event at Augsburg University on May 21st from 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM. https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/
Thank you for supporting our students as they build their financial literacy skills and explore career pathways in finance!
Get a Free Drink and Snacks at Our Advocates for Debate Mixer (May 25, Lake Monster Brewing)
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
Attend our Advocates for Debate Mixer to see what this powerful, transformative activity is all about, and how you can support it in MN!
About this event
Are you a former speech and debate competitor? Or perhaps you always wished you had the chance? Come hear about the MN Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University that provides academic competitive debate programming for over 1,000 students in the Twin Cities metro area.
Enjoy a drink and snacks at Lake Monster Brewing (on us!), and learn how you can get involved. We are launching a new initiative: Advocates for Debate Board. Join leaders from the legal, business, education, and civic community to find out how you can ensure all students have access to the transformative power of debate.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, May 25th
Time: 4:30 – 6:30 pm (short program at 5:30 pm).
Location: Lake Monster Brewing 550 Vandalia Street #160 St. Paul, MN 55114
RSVP is required – please RSVP using Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advocates-for-debate-mixer-lake-monster-brewing-tickets-330219203527
As members of the Speech and Debate community, we cheered when incoming Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson credited speech and debate as “The one activity that best prepared me for future success.” Join us to ensure all students have this same opportunity!
Thursday: Building a Diversity Program as an HR Professional
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
When: May 19, 2022 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT
Level: Introductory
Track: D&I Strategy
Presenter: Kari Heistad, Culture Coach International | Diversity Dashboard
Cost: Free
Many human resources professionals are stepping into the diversity manager role for their organization. This can be a daunting proposition. This session will explore elements of a successful diversity program and the first steps to get started. We will look at ways to stretch budgets by creating building blocks that can expand as resources allow.
Topics will include forming a DEI council, finding diversity champions, forming ERGs, diversity communication tips, engaging senior leaders, and how DEI education can be more than classroom-based learning. We’ll also cover techniques and tools for working in the virtual and hybrid environments.
Learning Outcomes
Learn three tips for starting a DEI council
To ERG or not to ERG: Know the pros and cons to make an informed choice
Explore tools and techniques that are low budget and easy to implement
https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/building-a-diversity-program-as-an-hr-professional/
New | Forum PDL – Purpose and Belonging: Two Key Ingredients for an Inclusive Culture
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
Our deep-dive learning opportunity is returning this June.
Unlike traditional workshop sessions, Professional Development Labs (PDLs) are goal-oriented and include personal and professional action and accountability planning for next level leadership.
Join the Unity Lab team to learn how to activate purpose, belonging and inclusion on your teams, and effectively lead diverse teams. In this interactive session, you will understand how activating purpose and belonging in the workplace builds an inclusive and inspiring culture – full of authentic, high trust, diverse relationships across an organization. To create truly inclusive and diverse workplaces, we must first create opportunities for employees to activate their purpose and build empathy and trust with each other.
When: June 23, 2022 11:00 am – 4:00 pm CST
Where: Online/Virtual
Staff Ice Cream Social
submitted by voigtj@augsburg.edu
Augsburg Staff Senate invites all staff to come to an ice cream social in the quad on Tuesday, May 24 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm. Come, make a sundae with your favorite toppings, enjoy time with your friends and colleagues, and have the chance to win from a variety of prizes in the raffle at 2:45 pm, including a Parking Pass for next school year!! Hope to see you there!
Forum Webinar: Building a Diversity Program As an HR Professional
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
When: May 19, 2022 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT
Level: Introductory
Track: D&I Strategy
Presenter: Kari Heistad, Culture Coach International | Diversity Dashboard
Cost: Free
Many human resources professionals are stepping into the diversity manager role for their organization. This can be a daunting proposition. This session will explore elements of a successful diversity program and the first steps to get started. We will look at ways to stretch budgets by creating building blocks that can expand as resources allow.
Topics will include forming a DEI council, finding diversity champions, forming ERGs, diversity communication tips, engaging senior leaders, and how DEI education can be more than classroom-based learning. We’ll also cover techniques and tools for working in the virtual and hybrid environments.
Learning Outcomes
Learn three tips for starting a DEI council
To ERG or not to ERG: Know the pros and cons to make an informed choice
Explore tools and techniques that are low budget and easy to implement
https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/building-a-diversity-program-as-an-hr-professional/
Provost Karen Kaivola, Retirement Reception in the Marshall Room
submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu
We will be gathering in the Marshall Room on Thur. May 12, 2:45 – 3:45 p.m., as we celebrate Karen’s nine years of service and offer congratulations on her upcoming retirement. Brief remarks will be offered starting at 3:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
We invite staff and faculty to join in this opportunity to thank Karen for her contributions to Augsburg University and offer best wishes!
Augsburg University Annual Anti-Racism Training TODAY
submitted by reeck@augsburg.edu
During the June 9, 2020, town hall for faculty and staff, 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 an annual anti-racism training.
If you haven’t already attended the Augsburg University Annual Anti-Racism that took place this past fall or spring semester, you need to attend the make-up training taking place TODAY Thursday, May 12 at 2:30–6:00 p.m. via Zoom.
For more information about the training, visit: https://sites.augsburg.edu/diversity/george-floyd-initiatives/anti-racism-training/
To register for the training, visit: https://augsburg.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAofumtqT8jH9wRKBEQ0hp3yPaPD8zkw81I
Don’t Let your Summer be a Bummer, File your FAFSA with SFS
submitted by kallestj@augsburg.edu
Today is the last session of FAFSA help with SFS! Join us in Sverdrup 201 at any time between 1-4pm for any help on your FAFSA. Email studentfinances@augsburg.edu with any questions.
Provost Karen Kaivola, Retirement Reception May 12
submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu
Please join the campus community on Thur. May 12, 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. in the Quad, as we celebrate Karen’s nine years of service and offer congratulations on her upcoming retirement. Brief remarks will be offered starting at 3:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
We invite staff and faculty to gather and share in this opportunity to thank Karen for her contributions to Augsburg University and offer best wishes!
The Marshall Room has been reserved in case of inclement weather.
Forum Webinar: Building a Diversity Program as an HR Professional
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
When: May 19, 2022 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT
Level: Introductory
Track: D&I Strategy
Presenter: Kari Heistad, Culture Coach International | Diversity Dashboard
Cost: Free
Many human resources professionals are stepping into the diversity manager role for their organization. This can be a daunting proposition. This session will explore elements of a successful diversity program and the first steps to get started. We will look at ways to stretch budgets by creating building blocks that can expand as resources allow.
Topics will include forming a DEI council, finding diversity champions, forming ERGs, diversity communication tips, engaging senior leaders, and how DEI education can be more than classroom-based learning. We’ll also cover techniques and tools for working in the virtual and hybrid environments.
Learning Outcomes
Learn three tips for starting a DEI council
To ERG or not to ERG: Know the pros and cons to make an informed choice
Explore tools and techniques that are low budget and easy to implement
https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/building-a-diversity-program-as-an-hr-professional/
Augsburg University Annual Anti-Racism Training
submitted by reeck@augsburg.edu
During the June 9, 2020, town hall for faculty and staff, 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 an annual anti-racism training.
If you haven’t already attended the Augsburg University Annual Anti-Racism that took place this past fall or spring semester, you need to attend the make-up training taking place this Thursday, May 12 at 2:30–6:00 p.m. via Zoom.
For more information about the training, visit: https://sites.augsburg.edu/diversity/george-floyd-initiatives/anti-racism-training/
To register for the training, visit: https://augsburg.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAofumtqT8jH9wRKBEQ0hp3yPaPD8zkw81I
Staff Ice Cream Social
submitted by voigtj@augsburg.edu
Augsburg Staff Senate invites all staff to come to an ice cream social in the quad on Tuesday, May 24 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm. Come, make a sundae with your favorite toppings, enjoy time with your friends and colleagues, and have the chance to win from a variety of prizes in the raffle at 2:45 pm, including a Parking Pass for next school year!! Hope to see you there!
Collaborative Painting Today in Old Main 100
submitted by wendland@augsburg.edu
Collaborative Gift for Incoming First-Year Students
Faculty, Staff and Administration,
Would you like to be a part of creating a collaborative gift for our incoming first year students?
Stop by our “Collaborative Workshop” on Wednesday, May 11th anytime between 2:00-4:30pm in Old Main 100 (Painting & Drawing Studio).
We will be creating a large painting (approximately 4-foot x 15-foot) together that will then be cut up into 500+ bookmarks for our incoming first-year students! This year at Opening Convocation, each first-year student will be provided a bookmark to keep as a welcome gift from all of us.
Purpose of May 11th Workshop: to be in community together, learn, experiment and collaborate on creating a gift for our incoming first-years.
Workshop Details:
Materials provided. No art experience required. Come and go as you please.
Purpose of Gift for Students: To create a sense of connection and belonging to our Augsburg community, to remind them that we are all here to support them.
Questions: Contact Lyz Wendland, Director of First-Year Experience, Assistant Professor of Art & Design: wendland@augsburg.edu
If you need any disability-related accommodation to fully participate in this event, please contact Lyz Wendland.
Focused Conversation on FY23 Budget: TODAY
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
Join us for a Focused Conversation on Augsburg’s budget for the next fiscal year. John Coskran, associate vice president and CFO, will present a review of Augsburg’s operating model and expense structure and an overview of the fiscal 2023 operating budget approved by the board of regents at its May meeting. John will also present some details of Augsburg’s operating model to provide context and background for the university’s operating budget.
Wednesday, May 11
9 a.m.
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).
Get a Free Drink and Snacks at Our Advocates for Debate Mixer (May 25, Lake Monster Brewing)
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
Attend our Advocates for Debate Mixer to see what this powerful, transformative activity is all about, and how you can support it in MN!
About this event
Are you a former speech and debate competitor? Or perhaps you always wished you had the chance? Come hear about the MN Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University that provides academic competitive debate programming for over 1,000 students in the Twin Cities metro area.
Enjoy a drink and snacks at Lake Monster Brewing (on us!), and learn how you can get involved. We are launching a new initiative: Advocates for Debate Board. Join leaders from the legal, business, education, and civic community to find out how you can ensure all students have access to the transformative power of debate.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, May 25th
Time: 4:30 – 6:30 pm (short program at 5:30 pm).
Location: Lake Monster Brewing 550 Vandalia Street #160 St. Paul, MN 55114
RSVP is required – please RSVP using Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advocates-for-debate-mixer-lake-monster-brewing-tickets-330219203527
As members of the Speech and Debate community, we cheered when incoming Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson credited speech and debate as “The one activity that best prepared me for future success.” Join us to ensure all students have this same opportunity!
MNUDL Volunteer Opportunity: Seeking Finance Professionals to Judge Financial Literacy Debates
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
You’re Invited! Judge Debates & Network with Students on May 21st!
The MN Urban Debate League is looking for financial professionals that identify as female or gender non-conforming to judge at our annual Financial Literacy Debate tournament this year!
You do not need debate experience to be a judge. We will provide training and opportunities to ask questions prior to the tournament, and will also be available to support you during the tournament.
Financial Literacy Debate is an innovative program that supports students’ public speaking, critical thinking, and financial literacy skills and knowledge. Our program works to close the gender gap in the financial sector by building the leadership and financial knowledge of high school participants that identify as female or gender non-conforming, through debate. Over the course of the initiative, students meet with their coach after school, learn about the topic area and fundamental economic concepts through an engaging curriculum, hold practice debates, and participate in a competition with other schools.
Our tournament this year is tentatively scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 21 from 9:30 am – 2:30 pm at Augsburg University. The tournament schedule will be as follows:
· 9:30 am: Judge training
· 10:00 am: Judge three debate rounds about the benefits/harms of cryptocurrency
· 1:00: Lunch and networking between students and financial professionals
· 2:00: Awards Ceremony
· 2:30: End
Sign up at our website to be a part of our event at Augsburg University on May 21st from 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM. https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/
Thank you for supporting our students as they build their financial literacy skills and explore career pathways in finance!
Focused Conversation on FY23 Budget: TODAY and TOMORROW
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
Join us for a Focused Conversation on Augsburg’s budget for the next fiscal year. John Coskran, associate vice president and CFO, will present a review of Augsburg’s operating model and expense structure and an overview of the fiscal 2023 operating budget approved by the board of regents at its May meeting. John will also present some details of Augsburg’s operating model to provide context and background for the university’s operating budget.
Tuesday, May 10
3:30 p.m.
Marshall Room and Zoom
Wednesday, May 11
9 a.m.
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).
File Your FAFSA with SFS
submitted by kallestj@augsburg.edu
With Summer around the corner, don’t let your financial aid for next fall hold you back. The SFS office is host FAFSA help sessions every Wednesday from 1-4pm until May 11th! Stop by Sverdrup to file your FAFSA with SFS. There may even be some candy!
May 11th – Sverdrup 201 1-4pm
Augsburg University Annual Anti-Racism Training
submitted by reeck@augsburg.edu
During the June 9, 2020, town hall for faculty and staff, 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 an annual anti-racism training.
If you haven’t already attended the Augsburg University Annual Anti-Racism that took place this past fall or spring semester, you need to attend the make-up training taking place this Thursday, May 12 at 2:30–6:00 p.m. via Zoom.
For more information about the training, visit: https://sites.augsburg.edu/diversity/george-floyd-initiatives/anti-racism-training/
To register for the training, visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQq-QWdlazJEGUGlY2Z5SBzz9cKqnLj-OUfoEDT8j1kvE-hw/viewform
File your FAFSA with SFS
submitted by kallestj@augsburg.edu
With Summer around the corner, don’t let your financial aid for next fall hold you back. The SFS office is host FAFSA help sessions every Wednesday from 1-4pm until May 11th! Stop by Sverdrup to file your FAFSA with SFS. There may even be some candy!
May 11th – Sverdrup 201 1-4pm
MNUDL Volunteer Opportunity: Seeking Finance Professionals to Judge Financial Literacy Debates
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
You’re Invited! Judge Debates & Network with Students on May 21st!
The MN Urban Debate League is looking for financial professionals that identify as female or gender non-conforming to judge at our annual Financial Literacy Debate tournament this year!
You do not need debate experience to be a judge. We will provide training and opportunities to ask questions prior to the tournament, and will also be available to support you during the tournament.
Financial Literacy Debate is an innovative program that supports students’ public speaking, critical thinking, and financial literacy skills and knowledge. Our program works to close the gender gap in the financial sector by building the leadership and financial knowledge of high school participants that identify as female or gender non-conforming, through debate. Over the course of the initiative, students meet with their coach after school, learn about the topic area and fundamental economic concepts through an engaging curriculum, hold practice debates, and participate in a competition with other schools.
Our tournament this year is tentatively scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 21 from 9:30 am – 2:30 pm at Augsburg University. The tournament schedule will be as follows:
· 9:30 am: Judge training
· 10:00 am: Judge three debate rounds about the benefits/harms of cryptocurrency
· 1:00: Lunch and networking between students and financial professionals
· 2:00: Awards Ceremony
· 2:30: End
Sign up at our website to be a part of our event at Augsburg University on May 21st from 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM. https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/
Thank you for supporting our students as they build their financial literacy skills and explore career pathways in finance!
Get a Free Drink and Snacks at Our Advocates for Debate Mixer (May 25, Lake Monster Brewing)
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
Attend our Advocates for Debate Mixer to see what this powerful, transformative activity is all about, and how you can support it in MN!
About this event
Are you a former speech and debate competitor? Or perhaps you always wished you had the chance? Come hear about the MN Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University that provides academic competitive debate programming for over 1,000 students in the Twin Cities metro area.
Enjoy a drink and snacks at Lake Monster Brewing (on us!), and learn how you can get involved. We are launching a new initiative: Advocates for Debate Board. Join leaders from the legal, business, education, and civic community to find out how you can ensure all students have access to the transformative power of debate.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, May 25th
Time: 4:30 – 6:30 pm (short program at 5:30 pm).
Location: Lake Monster Brewing 550 Vandalia Street #160 St. Paul, MN 55114
RSVP is required – please RSVP using Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advocates-for-debate-mixer-lake-monster-brewing-tickets-330219203527
As members of the Speech and Debate community, we cheered when incoming Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson credited speech and debate as “The one activity that best prepared me for future success.” Join us to ensure all students have this same opportunity!
Provost Karen Kaivola, Retirement Reception May 12
submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu
Please join the campus community on Thur. May 12, 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. in the Quad, as we celebrate Karen’s nine years of service and offer congratulations on her upcoming retirement. Brief remarks will be offered starting at 3:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
We invite staff and faculty to gather and share in this opportunity to thank Karen for her contributions to Augsburg University and offer best wishes!
The Marshall Room has been reserved in case of inclement weather.
Augsburg University Annual Anti-Racism Training
submitted by reeck@augsburg.edu
During the June 9, 2020, town hall for faculty and staff, 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 an annual anti-racism training.
If you haven’t already attended the Augsburg University Annual Anti-Racism that took place this past fall or spring semester, you need to attend the make-up training taking place on Thursday, May 12 at 2:30–6:00 p.m via Zoom.
For more information about the training, visit: https://sites.augsburg.edu/diversity/george-floyd-initiatives/anti-racism-training/
To register for the training, visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQq-QWdlazJEGUGlY2Z5SBzz9cKqnLj-OUfoEDT8j1kvE-hw/viewform
Faculty, Staff & Administration: Participate in Making a Gift for Incoming First-Years
submitted by wendland@augsburg.edu
Collaborative Gift for Incoming First-Year Students
Faculty, Staff and Administration,
Would you like to be a part of creating a collaborative gift for our incoming first year students?
Stop by our “Collaborative Workshop” on Wednesday, May 11th anytime between 2:00-4:30pm in Old Main 100 (Painting & Drawing Studio).
We will be creating a large painting (approximately 4-foot x 15-foot) together that will then be cut up into 500+ bookmarks for our incoming first-year students! This year at Opening Convocation, each first-year student will be provided a bookmark to keep as a welcome gift from all of us.
Purpose of May 11th Workshop: to be in community together, learn, experiment and collaborate on creating a gift for our incoming first-years.
Workshop Details:
Materials provided. No art experience required. Come and go as you please.
Purpose of Gift for Students: To create a sense of connection and belonging to our Augsburg community, to remind them that we are all here to support them.
Questions: Contact Lyz Wendland, Director of First-Year Experience, Assistant Professor of Art & Design: wendland@augsburg.edu
If you need any disability-related accommodation to fully participate in this event, please contact Lyz Wendland.
Focused Conversation on FY23 Budget: TOMORROW and Wednesday
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
Join us for a Focused Conversation on Augsburg’s budget for the next fiscal year. John Coskran, associate vice president and CFO, will present a review of Augsburg’s operating model and expense structure and an overview of the fiscal 2023 operating budget approved by the board of regents at its May meeting. John will also present some details of Augsburg’s operating model to provide context and background for the university’s operating budget.
Focused Conversation on FY23 Budget
Tuesday, May 10
3:30 p.m.
Marshall Room and Zoom
Wednesday, May 11
9 a.m.
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).
Focused Conversation on FY23 Budget 5/10 and 5/11
Join us for a Focused Conversation on Augsburg’s budget for the next fiscal year. John Coskran, associate vice president and CFO, will present a review of Augsburg’s operating model and expense structure and an overview of the fiscal 2023 operating budget approved by the board of regents at its May meeting. John will also present some details of Augsburg’s operating model to provide context and background for the university’s operating budget.
Focused Conversation on FY23 Budget
Tuesday, May 10 3:30 p.m. Marshall Room and Zoom
Wednesday, May 11 9 a.m. 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).
Don’t Let Your Summer be a Bummer, File Your FAFSA with SFS
submitted by kallestj@augsburg.edu
With Summer around the corner, don’t let your financial aid for next fall hold you back. The SFS office is host FAFSA help sessions every Wednesday from 1-4pm until May 11th! Stop by Sverdrup to file your FAFSA with SFS. There may even be some candy!
May 11th – Sverdrup 201 1-4pm
Email studentfinances@augsburg.edu with any questions
Augsburg University Annual Anti-Racism Training
submitted by reeck@augsburg.edu
During the June 9, 2020, town hall for faculty and staff, 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 an annual anti-racism training.
If you haven’t already attended the Augsburg University Annual Anti-Racism that took place this past fall or spring semester, you need to attend the make-up training taking place on Thursday, May 12 at 2:30–6:00 p.m via Zoom.
For more information about the training, visit: https://sites.augsburg.edu/diversity/george-floyd-initiatives/anti-racism-training/
To register for the training, visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQq-QWdlazJEGUGlY2Z5SBzz9cKqnLj-OUfoEDT8j1kvE-hw/viewform
Where Will Your Mail Go?
submitted by longj@augsburg.edu
As we near the end of another year please don’t forget to take care of your campus mailbox. This includes checking it for any mail, returning your lock and filing out the survey for what you would like us to do with your mail after this semester.
Two weeks after the spring semester ends (May 16, 2022) we will be closing all student campus boxes. Then before the fall semester starts we will reassign them (possible new numbers) to all students living on campus. Commuter students can then request to have a campus box if they would like one.
If you would like your mail forwarded or would like to keep your mailbox open for the summer, please either fill out this survey (https://forms.gle/872EQGhwK1tCWiPB6) or send us an email (mailship@augsburg.edu) with any relevant information. There is also an option to be reassigned your current campus box number for the next semester if you will be returning in the fall.
We are only able to forward 1st Class USPS mail and packages. Other packages (UPS, FedEx, Amazon, etc.), magazines, non-profit mail and standard mail will not be forwarded. We can also only forward to USA addresses. The forwarding period for the Augsburg Mailroom is two months from when the request is submitted. Afterward any additional mail we receive will be returned to sender.
We request that you contact the people/business sending you mail and update your address with them. Enrolling in online/electronic bills or statements can also be a smart option. It is environmentally friendly, secure and will often save you time (and sometimes money). Asking us to forward your mail does not change your mailing address with the post office or the University, just the Mailroom.
Don’t Let Your Summer be a Bummer, File your FAFSA with SFS
submitted by kallestj@augsburg.edu
With Summer around the corner, don’t let your financial aid for next fall hold you back. The SFS office is host FAFSA help sessions every Wednesday from 1-4pm until May 11th! Stop by Sverdrup to file your FAFSA with SFS. There may even be some candy!
May 11th – Sverdrup 201 1-4pm
Provost Karen Kaivola, Retirement Reception May 12
submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu
Please join the campus community on Thur. May 12, 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. in the Quad, as we celebrate Karen’s nine years of service and offer congratulations on her upcoming retirement. Brief remarks will be offered starting at 3:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
We invite staff and faculty to gather and share in this opportunity to thank Karen for her contributions to Augsburg University and offer best wishes!
The Marshall Room has been reserved in case of inclement weather.
Focused Conversation on FY23 Budget: Next Week
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
Join us for a Focused Conversation on Augsburg’s proposed budget for the next fiscal year. John Coskran, associate vice president and CFO, will present a review of Augsburg’s operating model and expense structure and an overview of the proposed fiscal 2023 operating budget, which will be presented to the board of regents at its May meeting. John will also present some details of Augsburg’s operating model to provide context and background for the university’s operating budget.
Focused Conversation on FY23 Budget
Tuesday, May 10 3:30 p.m. Marshall Room and Zoom
Wednesday, May 11 9 a.m. 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).
Don’t’ Let Your Summer be a Bummer, File your FAFSA with SFS
submitted by kallestj@augsburg.edu
With Summer around the corner, don’t let your financial aid for next fall hold you back. The SFS office is host FAFSA help sessions every Wednesday from 1-4pm until May 11th! Stop by Sverdrup to file your FAFSA with SFS. There may even be some candy!
May 4th – Sverdrup 201 1-4pm
May 11th – Sverdrup 201 1-4pm
Email studentfinances@augsburg.edu with any questions
Get a Free Drink and Snacks at Our Advocates for Debate Mixer (May 25, Lake Monster Brewing)
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
Attend our Advocates for Debate Mixer to see what this powerful, transformative activity is all about, and how you can support it in MN!
About this event
Are you a former speech and debate competitor? Or perhaps you always wished you had the chance? Come hear about the MN Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University that provides academic competitive debate programming for over 1,000 students in the Twin Cities metro area.
Enjoy a drink and snacks at Lake Monster Brewing (on us!), and learn how you can get involved. We are launching a new initiative: Advocates for Debate Board. Join leaders from the legal, business, education, and civic community to find out how you can ensure all students have access to the transformative power of debate.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, May 25th
Time: 4:30 – 6:30 pm (short program at 5:30 pm).
Location: Lake Monster Brewing 550 Vandalia Street #160 St. Paul, MN 55114
RSVP is required – please RSVP using Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advocates-for-debate-mixer-lake-monster-brewing-tickets-330219203527
As members of the Speech and Debate community, we cheered when incoming Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson credited speech and debate as “The one activity that best prepared me for future success.” Join us to ensure all students have this same opportunity!
Get Your Free Ticket to the Event
Faculty, Staff, Administration: Participate in Making a Gift for First-Years
submitted by wendland@augsburg.edu
Faculty, Staff and Administration,
Would you like to be a part of creating a collaborative gift for our incoming first year students?
Stop by our “Collaborative Workshop” on Wednesday, May 11th anytime between 2:00-4:30pm in Old Main 100 (Painting & Drawing Studio).
We will be creating a large painting (approximately 4-foot x 15-foot) together that will then be cut up into 500+ bookmarks for our incoming first-year students! This year at Opening Convocation, each first-year student will be provided a bookmark to keep as a welcome gift from all of us.
Purpose of May 11th Workshop: to be in community together, learn, experiment and collaborate on creating a gift for our incoming first-years.
Workshop Details:
Materials provided. No art experience required. Come and go as you please.
Purpose of Gift for Students: To create a sense of connection and belonging to our Augsburg community, to remind them that we are all here to support them.
Questions: Contact Lyz Wendland, Director of First-Year Experience, Assistant Professor of Art & Design: wendland@augsburg.edu
If you need any disability-related accommodation to fully participate in this event, please contact Lyz Wendland.
Forum Webinar: Building a Diversity Program as an HR Professional
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
When: May 19, 2022 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT
Level: Introductory
Track: D&I Strategy
Presenter: Kari Heistad, Culture Coach International | Diversity Dashboard
Cost: Free
Many human resources professionals are stepping into the diversity manager role for their organization. This can be a daunting proposition. This session will explore elements of a successful diversity program and the first steps to get started. We will look at ways to stretch budgets by creating building blocks that can expand as resources allow.
Topics will include forming a DEI council, finding diversity champions, forming ERGs, diversity communication tips, engaging senior leaders, and how DEI education can be more than classroom-based learning. We’ll also cover techniques and tools for working in the virtual and hybrid environments.
Learning Outcomes
Learn three tips for starting a DEI council
To ERG or not to ERG: Know the pros and cons to make an informed choice
Explore tools and techniques that are low budget and easy to implement
https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/building-a-diversity-program-as-an-hr-professional/
Provost Karen Kaivola, Retirement Reception May 12
submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu
Please join the campus community on Thur. May 12, 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. in the Quad, as we celebrate Karen’s nine years of service and offer congratulations on her upcoming retirement. Brief remarks will be offered starting at 3:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
We invite staff and faculty to gather and share in this opportunity to thank Karen for her contributions to Augsburg University and offer best wishes!
The Marshall Room has been reserved in case of inclement weather.
Forum Webinar: Building a Diversity Program as an HR Professional
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
When: May 19, 2022 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT
Level: Introductory
Track: D&I Strategy
Presenter: Kari Heistad, Culture Coach International | Diversity Dashboard
Cost: Free
Many human resources professionals are stepping into the diversity manager role for their organization. This can be a daunting proposition. This session will explore elements of a successful diversity program and the first steps to get started. We will look at ways to stretch budgets by creating building blocks that can expand as resources allow.
Topics will include forming a DEI council, finding diversity champions, forming ERGs, diversity communication tips, engaging senior leaders, and how DEI education can be more than classroom-based learning. We’ll also cover techniques and tools for working in the virtual and hybrid environments.
Learning Outcomes
Learn three tips for starting a DEI council
To ERG or not to ERG: Know the pros and cons to make an informed choice
Explore tools and techniques that are low budget and easy to implement
https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/building-a-diversity-program-as-an-hr-professional/
Get a Free Drink and Snacks at Our Advocates for Debate Mixer (May 25, Lake Monster Brewing)
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
Attend our Advocates for Debate Mixer to see what this powerful, transformative activity is all about, and how you can support it in MN!
About this event
Are you a former speech and debate competitor? Or perhaps you always wished you had the chance? Come hear about the MN Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University that provides academic competitive debate programming for over 1,000 students in the Twin Cities metro area.
Enjoy a drink and snacks at Lake Monster Brewing (on us!), and learn how you can get involved. We are launching a new initiative: Advocates for Debate Board. Join leaders from the legal, business, education, and civic community to find out how you can ensure all students have access to the transformative power of debate.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, May 25th
Time: 4:30 – 6:30 pm (short program at 5:30 pm).
Location: Lake Monster Brewing 550 Vandalia Street #160 St. Paul, MN 55114
RSVP is required – please RSVP using Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advocates-for-debate-mixer-lake-monster-brewing-tickets-330219203527
As members of the Speech and Debate community, we cheered when incoming Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson credited speech and debate as “The one activity that best prepared me for future success.” Join us to ensure all students have this same opportunity!
MNUDL Volunteer Opportunity: Seeking Finance Professionals to Judge Financial Literacy Debates
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
You’re Invited! Judge Debates & Network with Students on May 21st!
The MN Urban Debate League is looking for financial professionals that identify as female or gender non-conforming to judge at our annual Financial Literacy Debate tournament this year!
You do not need debate experience to be a judge. We will provide training and opportunities to ask questions prior to the tournament, and will also be available to support you during the tournament.
Financial Literacy Debate is an innovative program that supports students’ public speaking, critical thinking, and financial literacy skills and knowledge. Our program works to close the gender gap in the financial sector by building the leadership and financial knowledge of high school participants that identify as female or gender non-conforming, through debate. Over the course of the initiative, students meet with their coach after school, learn about the topic area and fundamental economic concepts through an engaging curriculum, hold practice debates, and participate in a competition with other schools.
Our tournament this year is tentatively scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 21 from 9:30 am – 2:30 pm at Augsburg University. The tournament schedule will be as follows:
· 9:30 am: Judge training
· 10:00 am: Judge three debate rounds about the benefits/harms of cryptocurrency
· 1:00: Lunch and networking between students and financial professionals
· 2:00: Awards Ceremony
· 2:30: End
Sign up at our website to be a part of our event at Augsburg University on May 21st from 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM. https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/
Thank you for supporting our students as they build their financial literacy skills and explore career pathways in finance!
Retirement Reception for Provost Karen Kaivola, May 12
submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu
Please join the campus community on Thur. May 12, 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. in the Quad, as we celebrate Karen’s nine years of service and offer congratulations on her upcoming retirement. Brief remarks will be offered starting at 3:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
We invite staff and faculty to gather and share in this opportunity to thank Karen for her contributions to Augsburg University and offer best wishes!
The Marshall Room has been reserved in case of inclement weather.
MNUDL Volunteer Opportunity: Seeking Finance Professionals to Judge Financial Literacy Debates
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
You’re Invited! Judge Debates & Network with Students on May 21st!
The MN Urban Debate League is looking for financial professionals that identify as female or gender non-conforming to judge at our annual Financial Literacy Debate tournament this year!
You do not need debate experience to be a judge. We will provide training and opportunities to ask questions prior to the tournament, and will also be available to support you during the tournament.
Financial Literacy Debate is an innovative program that supports students’ public speaking, critical thinking, and financial literacy skills and knowledge. Our program works to close the gender gap in the financial sector by building the leadership and financial knowledge of high school participants that identify as female or gender non-conforming, through debate. Over the course of the initiative, students meet with their coach after school, learn about the topic area and fundamental economic concepts through an engaging curriculum, hold practice debates, and participate in a competition with other schools.
Our tournament this year is tentatively scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 21 from 9:30 am – 2:30 pm at Augsburg University. The tournament schedule will be as follows:
· 9:30 am: Judge training
· 10:00 am: Judge three debate rounds about the benefits/harms of cryptocurrency
· 1:00: Lunch and networking between students and financial professionals
· 2:00: Awards Ceremony
· 2:30: End
Sign up at our website to be a part of our event at Augsburg University on May 21st from 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM. https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/
Thank you for supporting our students as they build their financial literacy skills and explore career pathways in finance!