Augsburg University News and Announcements
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The 2021 Forum on Workplace Inclusion conference will be a virtual experience. Augsburg faculty and staff are eligible to receive a 70% discount off the registration fee!
https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/augsburg-faculty-staff-registration/
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The film festival recognizes the work of student filmmakers and writers as part of an interconnected statewide film community. The festival provides networking opportunities and juried merit awards of distinction. The festival is organized by Augsburg University fine arts film scholars and juried by professors and industry professionals. Augsburg students get one free submission using the code CFNFilm2021.
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God, Art, and Anti-Colonialism: An Evening With Artist-Activist Mona Haydar
When: Mar 3, 2021 07:00 PM-8:30PM Central Time (US and Canada)
The Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities (NECU) and Concordia College’s Forum on Faith and Life invite you to a Zoom webinar.
Register in advance for this webinar, which is FREE for all faculty, staff, and students at NECU institutions:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
MONA HAYDAR
Syrian-American Muslim Mona Haydar is a rapper, chaplain, poet, and theologian who holds a Masters in Christian Ethics from Union Theological Seminary. Billboard Magazine named Haydar’s breakout hit “Hijabi” one of 2017’s best protest songs and one of the top feminist anthems of all time (alongside hits by icons Beyonce, Christina Aguilera, and M.I.A.). Mona’s “Ask A Muslim” project, created in the wake of the Paris and San Bernardino terrorist attacks, was featured in The Boston Globe, NPR, People Magazine, and the New York Times. Mona is a sought-after speaker on combating White Supremacy, Music and art as a tool of resistance, intersectional identity, interfaith dialogue, and what it means to be an artist, musician, rapper, activist and God-lover in our current times.
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The Human Resources department invites all Augsburg faculty, staff and student employees to join us for a virtual open house on Tuesday, March 2 from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM. This is a great opportunity for you to meet your HR and payroll team and learn about the exciting work we are doing to better serve the Augsburg community! This event will kick-off a variety of virtual learning and development events throughout 2021 to keep you informed of progress on the priorities outlined in our January Focused Conversation: What We’ve Learned in HR.
We are excited for you to meet our specialists in student employment and payroll/benefits, and the HR dedicated partners who support your department. Informal break-out rooms will be available for you to “drop-in” and meet individually with a member of the team. Stay for five minutes, or as long as you like — whatever works for your schedule. We invite you to share feedback and ideas, ask questions, and learn more about how our work is evolving to better meet your needs!
We hope to see you there!
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Come join us for a night of guitar help! Bring any questions, which are always welcome! March 4th from 7-8pm! Zoom link is posted below.
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The Center for Wellness and Counseling (CWC) will be offering a psycho-educational group for Augsburg students starting Wednesday, March 3rd via zoom from 4:30 – 6 pm. The group facilitated by CWC counselor Josh Kent will identify and help students learn about the role of emotions in our lives and skills for working with them. If you are interested in the group or learning more contact Josh at kentjo@augsburg.edu
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Want to learn more about graduate studies in Psychology? Join department faculty, grad school representatives, and Augsburg alumni currently enrolled in graduate programs to learn more about how graduate studies can help students achieve their career goals.
Psychology and Biopsychology majors and minors are invited to a virtual Zoom meet-up on Thursday, March 11th from 6-7:30pm. Resources on the most popular graduate programs in the area will be available. Please bring questions for our expert panelists!
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Today!
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Zoom Webinar
You are invited to hear Aisha Mohamed ’16 explore the intersection of of religion and science as she shares her own experience of being a Muslim and a biology major at Augsburg. While at Augsburg she was active in MSA and was an Interfaith Scholar and now is a second year student at University of Minnesota Medical School. Aisha will explore ethical questions raised by the advances in science such as organ donation and stem cell research. Awareness of these ethical questions can create strong leaders in scientific and other fields while holding deep connection to their faith. Following Aisha’s presentation, two Augsburg students will offer their responses and there will be time for questions from the audience.
Sponsored by: Interfaith Institute, MSA, and Stem Peer Mentorship and supported by a Bataldan Ethics Grant.
Register in advance for this webinar:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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You are invited to chapel at 11:30 am in-person in Hoversten Chapel or via Zoom to hear Genesia Williams to share a message and receive a sending blessing. Genesia is the operations and communications associate for the Minnesota Urban Debate League.
https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/95460363994?pwd=S1lSdks0T1cvcm96ZDNTRTlmYndUUT09
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On behalf of the Kente Summit Planning Committee, registration for the 2020-21 10th Annual Kente Summit for Collegiate Black Men is now open. This event will center on finding, celebrating and sustaining wellness and joy as Black men in 2021 after a challenging 2020 and will feature a special keynote address, Brotherhood Talking Circles, and interactive workshop. The Brotherhood Talking Circles portion of the event is limited to only students and facilitators.
10th Annual Kente Summit for Collegiate Black Men
Saturday, March 6
1:00pm-4:30 p.m.
Registration is free.
This virtual event will take place over Zoom, and a link will be sent to those who register.
Register online here: https://forms.gle/BnD9a8eK2w2KwTKu5
The Kente Summit is for undergraduate Black men who attend Colleges and Universities in Minnesota. Staff and Faculty are encouraged to attend with their students. All who attend – students, staff, and faculty – are asked to register.
Registration closes on Thursday, March 4.
Please share this information with others who may be interested.
The Kente Summit is an outstanding opportunity for collegiate Black men. The objective is to assemble male undergraduate students of African descent in order to build community across campuses, identities, experiences, and commonly faced issues while honoring identity, intersectionality, inclusion, and intentionality – the four cornerstones of the Kente Summit.
Our hope is that this event will provide a supportive space for participants to build community and strategies for success together.
Please contact Sedric McClure (mcclure@macalester.edu), Brad Pulles (brad.pulles@stthomas.edu) or Carlos Sneed (csneed@hamline.edu) with any questions.
Posted onFebruary 25, 2021
Email a correction for this post: 10th Annual Kente Summit for Collegiate Black Men: The Prequel
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Tuesday March 9th, 2021
Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Location: Zoom
The Holistic Health Series will be a monthly session facilitated by CWC and the Pan-Afrikan Center. For 60 minutes, students will come together on zoom to practice a plethora of grounding activities. Covid-19 and the historical racial unrest have increased anxiety, isolation, depression, unstable housing and employment, and more. CWC and the Pan-Afrikan Center will provide culturally competent sessions that will allow people to practice mindfulness through music, poetry, movement, relationship building, and more. After each session, the facilitators will ask for feedback and suggestions to increase the participants’ quality and enjoyment of Holistic Health Series.
https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/97594915809
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Come join us via zoom for a night of guitar help! Bring any questions you might have. Meeting will be held from 7-8pm on March fourth!
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The Human Resources department invites all Augsburg faculty, staff and student employees to join us for a virtual open house on Tuesday, March 2 from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM. This is a great opportunity for you to meet your HR and payroll team and learn about the exciting work we are doing to better serve the Augsburg community! This event will kick-off a variety of virtual learning and development events throughout 2021 to keep you informed of progress on the priorities outlined in our January Focused Conversation: What We’ve Learned in HR.
We are excited for you to meet our specialists in student employment and payroll/benefits, and the HR dedicated partners who support your department. Informal break-out rooms will be available for you to “drop-in” and meet individually with a member of the team. Stay for five minutes, or as long as you like — whatever works for your schedule. We invite you to share feedback and ideas, ask questions, and learn more about how our work is evolving to better meet your needs!
We hope to see you there!
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Join ASAC for our Paint A Pot event! Come out to vibe and decorate a pot to take home a free plant in! The event will take place on March 9th from 6:30-8:30pm in the Chapel! Use the link below to RSVP 🙂
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Are you looking for a summer job working with youth. Looking to gain leadership skills, deepen your faith, and experience an outdoor ministry setting? Spend your summer living and working at camp!”
Meet camp representatives today, Monday, March 1, 2021 between 11:00am-1:00pm.
Camp representatives are looking to hire students to work over the summer with youth. Jobs vary from camp counselors, activity instructors, kitchen help, etc. Housing and food is included, as well as, as a stipend. Virtual fairs allow students to set up 1:1 meetings and/or attend short information sessions.
A few reasons why you should work at a camp:
*Camp will build teamwork skills like no other
*Grow in your faith
*You learn how to be a role model
*The kids will inspire you as much as you inspire them, if not more.
*It’s a fun yet challenging summer gig
*You will make life-long friends
*New Experiences
Questions? Contact tilton@augsburg.edu
Hosted by: Augsburg University, Strommen Career & Internship Services
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The 2021 Forum on Workplace Inclusion conference will be a virtual experience. Augsburg faculty and staff are eligible to receive a 70% discount off the registration fee!
https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/augsburg-faculty-staff-registration/
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We look forward to seeing you today!
Auggie Connect is open to Augsburg students with disabilities. Join Augsburg alum, Zsolt Vincze, and CLASS staff, Cassie Charles, as we host a Zoom space to connect, support one another and find community. Auggie Connect is available Mondays from 3:30-4:30 pm. Please contact ccharles@augsburg.edu for any accommodations needed to participate.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/99906544396?pwd=TUE3RFVNOXVJTEhyaHFBWnhRc2V2Zz09
Meeting ID: 999 0654 4396
Passcode: 586732
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Happy Open Education Week! Join the Lindell Librarians for quick and informal workshops on open education TODAY and Thursday:
Open Education Coffee Break: Finding Supplemental Resources (Today @ 3:00) (bit.ly/AugsburgOER2021-1)
Open Education Coffee Break: Idun (March 4 @ 3:30) (bit.ly/AugsburgOER2021-2)
Also check out the library’s OER page (linked below) for taped informational interviews with faculty members Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright and Ben Binder, who have used OER in their classrooms.
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Date: March 2, 2021
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Zoom Webinar
You are invited to hear Aisha Mohamed ’16 explore the intersection of of religion and science as she shares her own experience of being a Muslim and a biology major at Augsburg. While at Augsburg she was active in MSA and was an Interfaith Scholar and now is a second year student at University of Minnesota Medical School. Aisha will explore ethical questions raised by the advances in science such as organ donation and stem cell research. Awareness of these ethical questions can create strong leaders in scientific and other fields while holding deep connection to their faith. Following Aisha’s presentation, two Augsburg students will offer their responses and there will be time for questions from the audience.
Sponsored by: Interfaith Institute, MSA, and Stem Peer Mentorship and supported by a Bataldan Ethics Grant.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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You are invited to join us in Hoversten Chapel to hold silence at 10:40 am for 8 minutes and 46 seconds as we remember George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and our call for racial justice in God’s world. Pastoral presence is available in Hoversten Chapel for support and prayer. Pastor Babette Chatman will be available in the chapel at 10:40 – 11:00 am. On the campus ministry blog, Pastoral Intern Jenn Luong offers a prayer for victims of racial violence and injustice in memory of Trayvon Martin, killed on February 26, 2012.
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Date: March 2, 2021
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Zoom Webinar
You are invited to hear Aisha Mohamed ’16 explore the intersection of of religion and science as she shares her own experience of being a Muslim and a biology major at Augsburg. While at Augsburg she was active in MSA and was an Interfaith Scholar and now is a second year student at University of Minnesota Medical School. Aisha will explore ethical questions raised by the advances in science such as organ donation and stem cell research. Awareness of these ethical questions can create strong leaders in scientific and other fields while holding deep connection to their faith. Following Aisha’s presentation, two Augsburg students will offer their responses and there will be time for questions from the audience.
Sponsored by: Interfaith Institute, MSA, and Stem Peer Mentorship and supported by a Bataldan Ethics Grant.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
submitted by kafkak@augsburg.edu
The online film festival recognizes the work of student filmmakers and writers as part of an interconnected statewide film community. The festival provides networking opportunities and juried merit awards of distinction. The festival is organized by Augsburg University fine arts film scholars and juried by professors and industry professionals. Augsburg students get one free submission the waiver code is CFNFilm2021.
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Community partner, Mossier is offering a FREE summit to all students.
The Queer Agenda: Being Anti-Racist Summit
There are way too many systems that present barriers to the intersections of being LGTBQ and our cultural backgrounds and race. Committing to equity means dismantling policies to create an anti-racist culture at work. Mossier will be kicking off Proud to Work ’21 programming by digging into systems that create unfair environments, how others are undoing destructive workspace systems, and ideation on strategies that will permanently remove racist policies from our workspaces.
The Queer Agenda: Being Anti-Racist
Fri, Feb 26th
10-4pm CST
When registering, use the code “MOSSIER100” for FREE registration.
You can use this link to learn more and register: https://www.mossier.org/register/
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Wilderness Canoe Base & Augsburg University LGBTQIA+ Services will be partnering to offer a pilot program to 7 current LGBTQIA+ students of Augsburg University. The program is designed to provide intentional community for LGBTQIA+ students to experience nature – and specifically the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA.)
When thinking about communities and identities safe and welcome to share outdoor spaces, LGBTQIA+ communities are often not included in that equation. This pilot program is offering the opportunity for LGBTQIA+ students to experience and engage in learning that doesn’t involve a ‘classroom.’ Because queer and trans+ communities haven’t historically been welcome in outdoor spaces, to engage in learning that doesn’t uphold the lens of ‘traditional education,’ this program is offering queer ways of knowing.
Being modeled from adrienne mareen brown’s book, Emergent Strategy, this program looks to biomimicry to better understand how queer movement can model nature to find ways of cooperative and collective action – resulting in queer liberation.
This trip will be led by Director, LGBTQIA+ Services – Max Poessnecker & an LGBTQIA+ identified Wilderness Canoe Base staff member. This trip requires ZERO experience in the outdoors, canoeing, or BWCA. Part of the goals of this pilot program are to create exposure, access, and dismantle gatekeeping to outdoor spaces upheld by racism, queerphobia, and capitalism.
Interested? LGBTQIA+ Student Services will be holding two info sessions to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
Info Session 1
Fri, March 5th
12 – 1pm
Info Session 2
Tue, March 9th
5 – 6pm
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Find Your Inner Peace
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Open Education Week is March 1-6! Join the Lindell Librarians for quick and informal workshops that explore finding and using open materials at Augsburg. Mark your calendars for:
Open Education Coffee Break: Finding Supplemental Resources (March 1 @ 3:00) (Zoom link: bit.ly/AugsburgOER2021-1)
Open Education Coffee Break: Idun, Augsburg’s Institutional Repository (March 4 @ 3:30) (Zoom link: bit.ly/AugsburgOER2021-2)
And keep an eye on the library’s OER page for more information about how open resources are used right here at Augsburg!
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Join us on Monday!
Auggie Connect is open to Augsburg students with disabilities. Join Augsburg alum, Zsolt Vincze, and CLASS staff, Cassie Charles, as we host a Zoom space to connect, support one another and find community. Auggie Connect is available Mondays from 3:30-4:30 pm. Please contact ccharles@augsburg.edu for any accommodations needed to participate.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/99906544396?pwd=TUE3RFVNOXVJTEhyaHFBWnhRc2V2Zz09
Meeting ID: 999 0654 4396
Passcode: 586732
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The Human Resources department invites all Augsburg faculty, staff and student employees to join us for a virtual open house on Tuesday, March 2 from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM. This is a great opportunity for you to meet your HR and payroll team and learn about the exciting work we are doing to better serve the Augsburg community! This event will kick-off a variety of virtual learning and development events throughout 2021 to keep you informed of progress on the priorities outlined in our January Focused Conversation: What We’ve Learned in HR.
We are excited for you to meet our specialists in student employment and payroll/benefits, and the HR dedicated partners who support your department. Informal break-out rooms will be available for you to “drop-in” and meet individually with a member of the team. Stay for five minutes, or as long as you like — whatever works for your schedule. We invite you to share feedback and ideas, ask questions, and learn more about how our work is evolving to better meet your needs!
Click HERE for a link to the zoom session.
We hope to see you there!
submitted by mitche13@augsburg.edu
On behalf of the Kente Summit Planning Committee, registration for the 2020-21 10th Annual Kente Summit for Collegiate Black Men is now open. This event will center on finding, celebrating and sustaining wellness and joy as Black men in 2021 after a challenging 2020 and will feature a special keynote address, Brotherhood Talking Circles, and interactive workshop. The Brotherhood Talking Circles portion of the event is limited to only students and facilitators.
10th Annual Kente Summit for Collegiate Black Men
Saturday, March 6
1:00pm-4:30 p.m.
Registration is free.
This virtual event will take place over Zoom, and a link will be sent to those who register.
Register online here: https://forms.gle/BnD9a8eK2w2KwTKu5
The Kente Summit is for undergraduate Black men who attend Colleges and Universities in Minnesota. Staff and Faculty are encouraged to attend with their students. All who attend – students, staff, and faculty – are asked to register.
Registration closes on Thursday, March 4.
Please share this information with others who may be interested.
The Kente Summit is an outstanding opportunity for collegiate Black men. The objective is to assemble male undergraduate students of African descent in order to build community across campuses, identities, experiences, and commonly faced issues while honoring identity, intersectionality, inclusion, and intentionality – the four cornerstones of the Kente Summit.
Our hope is that this event will provide a supportive space for participants to build community and strategies for success together.
Please contact Sedric McClure (mcclure@macalester.edu), Brad Pulles (brad.pulles@stthomas.edu) or Carlos Sneed (csneed@hamline.edu) with any questions.
Posted onFebruary 25, 2021
Email a correction for this post: 10th Annual Kente Summit for Collegiate Black Men: The Prequel
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Hello Auggies,
We are excited to announce the first ever in-person event for ESA (Ethiopian Student Association). On February 26, 2021, we will be celebrating Black History Month, and in that we wanted to provide a space where we can navigate through our experiences with self-love and self-appreciation. You will have the opportunity to check-in with yourselves and bring out your creative side.
We will be having a lot of fun activities including but not limited to face mask decorating, giveaways and so much more. More details on the event will be announced in the days to come. Keep a lookout for that!
Cheers,
ESA
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Wilderness Canoe Base & Augsburg University LGBTQIA+ Services will be partnering to offer a pilot program to 7 current LGBTQIA+ students of Augsburg University. The program is designed to provide intentional community for LGBTQIA+ students to experience nature – and specifically the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA.)
When thinking about communities and identities safe and welcome to share outdoor spaces, LGBTQIA+ communities are often not included in that equation. This pilot program is offering the opportunity for LGBTQIA+ students to experience and engage in learning that doesn’t involve a ‘classroom.’ Because queer and trans+ communities haven’t historically been welcome in outdoor spaces, to engage in learning that doesn’t uphold the lens of ‘traditional education,’ this program is offering queer ways of knowing.
Being modeled from adrienne mareen brown’s book, Emergent Strategy, this program looks to biomimicry to better understand how queer movement can model nature to find ways of cooperative and collective action – resulting in queer liberation.
This trip will be led by Director, LGBTQIA+ Services – Max Poessnecker & an LGBTQIA+ identified Wilderness Canoe Base staff member. This trip requires ZERO experience in the outdoors, canoeing, or BWCA. Part of the goals of this pilot program are to create exposure, access, and dismantle gatekeeping to outdoor spaces upheld by racism, queerphobia, and capitalism.
Interested? LGBTQIA+ Student Services will be holding two info sessions to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
Info Session 1
Fri, March 5th
12 – 1pm
Info Session 2
Tue, March 9th
5 – 6pm
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Are you looking for a summer job working with youth. Looking to gain leadership skills, deepen your faith, and experience an outdoor ministry setting? Spend your summer living and working at camp!”
Save the date and attend the virtual summer job camp fair on Monday, March 1, 2021. Camp representatives are looking to hire students to work over the summer with youth. Jobs vary from camp counselors, activity instructors, kitchen help, etc. Housing and food is included, as well as, as a stipend. Virtual fairs allow students to set up 1:1 meetings and/or attend short information sessions.
A few reasons why you should work at a camp:
*Camp will build teamwork skills like no other
*Grow in your faith
*You learn how to be a role model
*The kids will inspire you as much as you inspire them, if not more.
*It’s a fun yet challenging summer gig
*You will make life-long friends
*New Experiences
Questions? Contact tilton@augsburg.edu
Hosted by: Augsburg University, Strommen Career & Internship Services
submitted by millerd1@augsburg.edu
The Human Resources department invites all Augsburg faculty, staff and student employees to join us for a virtual open house on Tuesday, March 2 from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM. This is a great opportunity for you to meet your HR and payroll team and learn about the exciting work we are doing to better serve the Augsburg community! This event will kick-off a variety of virtual learning and development events throughout 2021 to keep you informed of progress on the priorities outlined in our January Focused Conversation: What We’ve Learned in HR.
We are excited for you to meet our specialists in student employment and payroll/benefits, and the HR dedicated partners who support your department. Informal break-out rooms will be available for you to “drop-in” and meet individually with a member of the team. Stay for five minutes, or as long as you like — whatever works for your schedule. We invite you to share feedback and ideas, ask questions, and learn more about how our work is evolving to better meet your needs!
Click HERE for a link to the zoom session.
We hope to see you there!
submitted by wack@augsburg.edu
Open Education Week is March 1-6! Join the Lindell Librarians for quick and informal workshops that explore finding and using open materials at Augsburg. Mark your calendars for:
Open Education Coffee Break: Finding Supplemental Resources (March 1 @ 3:00) (link forthcoming)
Open Education Coffee Break: Idun, Augsburg’s Institutional Repository (March 4 @ 3:30) (link forthcoming)
And keep an eye on the library’s OER page for more information about how open resources are used right here at Augsburg!
submitted by mitche13@augsburg.edu
Hello Auggies,
We are excited to announce the first ever in-person event for ESA (Ethiopian Student Association). On February 26, 2021, we will be celebrating Black History Month, and in that we wanted to provide a space where we can navigate through our experiences with self-love and self-appreciation. You will have the opportunity to check-in with yourselves and bring out your creative side.
We will be having a lot of fun activities including but not limited to face mask decorating, giveaways and so much more. More details on the event will be announced in the days to come. Keep a lookout for that!
Cheers,
ESA
submitted by mitche13@augsburg.edu
Tuesday March 9th, 2021
Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Location: Zoom
The Holistic Health Series will be a monthly session facilitated by CWC and the Pan-Afrikan Center. For 60 minutes, students will come together on zoom to practice a plethora of grounding activities. Covid-19 and the historical racial unrest have increased anxiety, isolation, depression, unstable housing and employment, and more. CWC and the Pan-Afrikan Center will provide culturally competent sessions that will allow people to practice mindfulness through music, poetry, movement, relationship building, and more. After each session, the facilitators will ask for feedback and suggestions to increase the participants’ quality and enjoyment of Holistic Health Series.
https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/97594915809
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
You are invited to chapel at 11:30 am in-person in Hoversten Chapel or via Zoom for Mallory Ferguson’s senior chapel. Richnetta Parker ’21 will share a musical selection in chapel.
https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/95460363994?pwd=S1lSdks0T1cvcm96ZDNTRTlmYndUUT09
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Date: March 2, 2021
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Zoom Webinar
You are invited to hear Aisha Mohamed ’16 explore the intersection of of religion and science as she shares her own experience of being a Muslim and a biology major at Augsburg. While at Augsburg she was active in MSA and was an Interfaith Scholar and now is a second year student at University of Minnesota Medical School. Aisha will explore ethical questions raised by the advances in science such as organ donation and stem cell research. Awareness of these ethical questions can create strong leaders in scientific and other fields while holding deep connection to their faith. Following Aisha’s presentation, two Augsburg students will offer their responses and there will be time for questions from the audience.
Sponsored by: Interfaith Institute, MSA, and Stem Peer Mentorship and supported by a Bataldan Ethics Grant.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
submitted by truem@augsburg.edu
Join Sabo Center staff as we commemorate Black History Month by
highlighting a history of power building and resilience in Black
Communities in the Twin Cities. We are inviting community leaders: Dr. Bill Green, author and professor of history at Augsburg, Ron Harris, Chief Resilience Officer, City of Minneapolis and Mary Taris, founder of Strive Publishing. They will bring
voice to the collective story of resilience and power in historically black
communities and neighborhoods in Minneapolis, St. Paul and beyond.
This will be a virtual event on Thursday, February 25th from 4:30-5:45pm.
Here’s the link for the event:
https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/event/6902913
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Join Provost Karen Kaivola, deans Monica Devers and Ryan Haaland, and faculty members Laura Boisen, Dal Liddle, and Diane Pike for an update on the work of the academic structure task force.
Focused Conversation: Academic Structure
Wednesday, February 24
12:30 p.m.
To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the live-stream link when available, visit the All Hands page (log in required).
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Thursday 2/25, 7-9pm CST – All students, staff, faculty and community members are invited and welcome!
Register here: https://augsburg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_b9TUIyWxQQiQJgs4XZJsEg
Please join Augsburg Women Engaged (AWE) and valued Augsburg campus and community partners in watching this groundbreaking film honoring the life and death of George Floyd as well as exploring the larger issues of police brutality, systemic racism, and anti-Black racism. The film uplifts the voices of Minnesotan artists, scholars, and community members who have been historically and negatively impacted by these injustices, through a collection of interviews, music, and poetry.
Immediately following the viewing, there will be a 30-minute discussion with the following esteemed guests:
Austene Van, the filmmaker and Founder/Artistic Director of New Dawn Theatre
Joanne K. Reeck, M.A., Augsburg Vice President for Equity and Inclusion
Dr. Terrance Kwame-Ross, Augsburg Associate Professor & Chair of Education
Dr. Michael Lansing, Augsburg Associate Professor & Chair of History
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Open Education Week is March 1-6! Join the Lindell Librarians for quick and informal workshops that explore finding and using open materials at Augsburg. Mark your calendars for:
Open Education Coffee Break: Finding Supplemental Resources (March 1 @ 3:00) (link forthcoming)
Open Education Coffee Break: Idun (March 4 @ 3:30) (link forthcoming)
And keep an eye on the library’s OER page for more information about how open resources are used right here at Augsburg!
submitted by truem@augsburg.edu
Join Sabo Center staff as we commemorate Black History Month by
highlighting a history of power building and resilience in Black
Communities in the Twin Cities. We are inviting community leaders to bring
voice to the collective story of resilience and power in historically black
communities and neighborhoods in Minneapolis, St. Paul and beyond.
This will be a virtual event on Thursday, February 25th from 4:30-5:45pm.
RSVP Here
submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu
This week’s World Wednesday event is all about Business abroad.
We’ll be discussing study abroad/away options best fit for business majors. Featuring Augsburg business faculty, and our partners at CAPA, global programs known for their business programs and internships abroad, including London, Sydney, and Florence.
Zoom session will be February 24th from 11:30 to noon. A recording will be posted after.
See full details, zoom link and schedule at our blog or follow us on Instagram @global_auggies for updates.
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The Forum on Workplace Inclusion® at Augsburg University in collaboration with Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) is providing an opportunity for those in Higher Education to address issues specific to their work culture and structure with this special half-day virtual event:
REINVENTING THE HIGHER EDUCATION WORKFORCE AS A MECHANISM FOR DISRUPTING SYSTEMIC RACISM
When: Thursday, March 11, 2021 | 11:30 – 3:45 PM CST
Cost and Registration: $300
***Augsburg Faculty/Staff who wish to participate in the higher education industry track should email workplaceforum@augbusrg.edu to receive a special discount code. Registration includes participation in this special half day industry track session as well as the full five day Forum annual conference.
More information about this special session can be found here: https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/reinventing-the-higher-education-workforce-as-a-mechanism-for-disrupting-systemic-racism/
Note: Augsburg faculty or staff interested in registering should contact The Forum via the instruction listed above. Do not use the registration button found on the link above.
This year’s conference is March 8-12, 2021 and is HRCI and SHRM Continuing Education Credit (CEU) eligible.
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The Center for Wellness and Counseling (CWC) will be offering a psycho-educational group for Augsburg students starting Wednesday, March 3rd via zoom from 4:30 – 6 pm. The group facilitated by CWC counselor Josh Kent will identify and help students learn about the role of emotions in our lives and skills for working with them. If you are interested in the group or learning more contact Josh at kentjo@augsburg.edu
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Tuesday, Feb. 23rd, 2021
4:30PM -5:30PM
Zoom Link: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/94853272946
WHO CAN APPLY?
This opportunity is open to African-American men who are sophomores this spring. Participants need to be U.S. citizens who graduate from a Minnesota high school and have demonstrated financial need. Participants have to be on track for four-year graduation, be available to participate in all activities, and be motivated.
Benefits:
$10,000 in Scholarships ($5,000 per year)
A two-credit summer leadership course
Participation in a national leadership conference, expenses paid
Paid summer internship
Ongoing cohort activities, including service projects and networking with community leaders
$1,000.00 incentive paid for on-time graduation
https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/94853272946
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The 2021 Forum on Workplace Inclusion conference will be a virtual experience. Augsburg faculty and staff are eligible to receive a 70% discount off the registration fee!
https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/augsburg-faculty-staff-registration/
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Join Provost Karen Kaivola, deans Monica Devers and Ryan Haaland, and faculty members Laura Boisen, Dal Liddle, and Diane Pike for an update on the work of the academic structure task force.
Focused Conversation: Academic Structure
Wednesday, February 24
12:30 p.m.
To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the live-stream link when available, visit the All Hands page (log in required).
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Please join the Sabo Center staff as we commemorate Black History Month by highlighting the history of power building and resilience in Black
Communities in the Twin Cities. We are inviting community leaders to bring
voice to the collective story of resilience and power in historically Black
communities and neighborhoods in Minneapolis, St. Paul and beyond.
This will be a virtual event on Thursday, February 25 from 4:30-5:45pm.
RSVP Here
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This week’s World Wednesday event is all about Business abroad.
We’ll be discussing study abroad/away options best fit for business majors. Featuring Augsburg business faculty, and our partners at CAPA, global programs known for their business programs and internships abroad, including London, Sydney, and Florence.
Zoom session will be February 24th from 11:30 to noon. A recording will be posted after.
See full details, zoom link and schedule at our blog or follow us on Instagram @global_auggies for updates.
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Date: March 2, 2021
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Zoom Webinar
You are invited to hear Aisha Mohamed ’16 explore the intersection of of religion and science as she shares her own experience of being a Muslim and a biology major at Augsburg. While at Augsburg she was active in MSA and was an Interfaith Scholar and now is a second year student at University of Minnesota Medical School. Aisha will explore ethical questions raised by the advances in science such as organ donation and stem cell research. Awareness of these ethical questions can create strong leaders in scientific and other fields while holding deep connection to their faith. Following Aisha’s presentation, two Augsburg students will offer their responses and there will be time for questions from the audience.
Sponsored by: Interfaith Institute, MSA, and Stem Peer Mentorship and supported by a Bataldan Ethics Grant.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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The 2020-21 10th Annual Kente Summit for Collegiate Black Men is now open. This event will center on finding, celebrating and sustaining wellness and joy as Black men in 2021 after a challenging 2020 and will feature a special keynote address, Brotherhood Talking Circles, and interactive workshop. The Brotherhood Talking Circles portion of the event is limited to only students and facilitators.
10th Annual Kente Summit for Collegiate Black Men
Saturday, March 6
1-4:30 p.m.
Registration is free.
This virtual event will take place over Zoom, and a link will be sent to those who register.
Register online here: https://forms.gle/BnD9a8eK2w2KwTKu5
The Kente Summit is for undergraduate Black men who attend Colleges and Universities in Minnesota. Staff and Faculty are encouraged to attend with their students. All who attend – students, staff, and faculty – are asked to register.
Registration closes on Thursday, March 4.
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Prepare today for the upcoming fair on Thursday, February 25th!
Who Should Attend:
Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
Students that are exploring internships for summer 2021 and/or next fall.
Seniors graduating spring 2021 who are seeking full-time entry level jobs.
MN Private Colleges’ Job & Internship Fair (virtual platform Handshake)
Thursday, February 25th
9:00am-2:00pm. (stay for as long as you like)
There is no cost to attend!
Job Fair Prep Session – You will learn how to make the best impression at a virtual fair powered by Handshake! Check out the Strommen Community Moodle Site – Career & Internship Fairs – What to Expect. Here you will find short video tutorials that include virtual career fair success tips! https://moodle.augsburg.edu/community/course/view.php?id=425
**Plan ahead and create your 1:1 chats prior to Thursday
Email careers@augsburg.edu with questions!
Register to attend the MN Private Colleges’ Job & Internship Fair
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The Pan-Asian Student Services Mentor program will be giving an information session on the importance of COVID19. Current reports, statistics and tips to keep you and your loved ones safe! This event will be both in person and Hybrid please RSVP via Auggie Life if you’d like to come in person (we are limited!) and/or join us VIA Zoom.
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Tuesday, Feb. 23rd, 2021
4:30PM -5:30PM
Zoom Link: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/94853272946
WHO CAN APPLY?
This opportunity is open to African-American men who are sophomores this spring. Participants need to be U.S. citizens who graduate from a Minnesota high school and have demonstrated financial need. Participants have to be on track for four-year graduation, be available to participate in all activities, and be motivated.
Benefits:
$10,000 in Scholarships ($5,000 per year)
A two-credit summer leadership course
Participation in a national leadership conference, expenses paid
Paid summer internship
Ongoing cohort activities, including service projects and networking with community leaders
$1,000.00 incentive paid for on-time graduation
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Join Provost Karen Kaivola, deans Monica Devers and Ryan Haaland, and faculty members Laura Boisen, Dal Liddle, and Diane Pike for an update on the work of the academic structure task force.
Focused Conversation: Academic Structure
Wednesday, February 24
12:30 p.m.
To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the live-stream link when available, visit the All Hands page (log in required).
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When: Mar 3, 2021 07:00 PM-8:30PM Central Time (US and Canada)
The Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities (NECU) and Concordia College’s Forum on Faith and Life invite you to a Zoom webinar.
MONA HAYDAR
Syrian-American Muslim Mona Haydar is a rapper, chaplain, poet, and theologian who holds a Masters in Christian Ethics from Union Theological Seminary. Billboard Magazine named Haydar’s breakout hit “Hijabi” one of 2017’s best protest songs and one of the top feminist anthems of all time (alongside hits by icons Beyonce, Christina Aguilera, and M.I.A.). Mona’s “Ask A Muslim” project, created in the wake of the Paris and San Bernardino terrorist attacks, was featured in The Boston Globe, NPR, People Magazine, and the New York Times. Mona is a sought-after speaker on combating White Supremacy, Music and art as a tool of resistance, intersectional identity, interfaith dialogue, and what it means to be an artist, musician, rapper, activist and God-lover in our current times.
Register in advance for this webinar, which is FREE for all faculty, staff, and students at NECU institutions
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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Open Education Week is March 1-6! Join the Lindell Librarians for quick and informal workshops that explore finding and using open materials at Augsburg. Mark your calendars for:
– Open Education Coffee Break: Finding Supplemental Resources (March 1 @ 3:00) (link forthcoming)
– Open Education Coffee Break: Idun (March 4 @ 3:30) (link forthcoming)
And keep an eye on the library’s OER page for more information about how open resources are used right here at Augsburg!
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Prepare today for the upcoming fair on Thursday, February 25th!
Who Should Attend:
Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
Students that are exploring internships for summer 2021 and/or next fall.
Seniors graduating spring 2021 who are seeking full-time entry level jobs.
MN Private Colleges’ Job & Internship Fair (virtual platform Handshake)
Thursday, February 25th
9:00am-2:00pm. (stay for as long as you like)
There is no cost to attend!
Job Fair Prep Session – You will learn how to make the best impression at a virtual fair powered by Handshake! We want YOU to be prepared, so join us and attend our last virtual prep session TODAY (Monday, February 22nd) at 10:30am. -https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/95834088259?pwd=Y3pZYmFha20reXlqUS9qTFMyaEN6QT09
Not able to attend the prep session? No worries! Check out the Strommen Community Moodle Site – Career & Internship Fairs – What to Expect. Here you will find short video tutorials that include virtual career fair success tips! https://moodle.augsburg.edu/community/course/view.php?id=425
Email careers@augsburg.edu with questions!
Register to attend the MN Private Colleges’ Job & Internship Fair
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The Forum on Workplace Inclusion® at Augsburg University in collaboration with Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) is providing an opportunity for those in Higher Education to address issues specific to their work culture and structure with this special half-day virtual event:
REINVENTING THE HIGHER EDUCATION WORKFORCE AS A MECHANISM FOR DISRUPTING SYSTEMIC RACISM
When: Thursday, March 11, 2021 | 11:30 – 3:45 PM CST
Cost and Registration: $300
***Augsburg Faculty/Staff who wish to participate in the higher education industry track should email workplaceforum@augbusrg.edu to receive a special discount code. Registration includes participation in this special half day industry track session as well as the full five day Forum annual conference.
More information about this special session can be found here: https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/reinventing-the-higher-education-workforce-as-a-mechanism-for-disrupting-systemic-racism/
Note: Augsburg faculty or staff interested in registering should contact The Forum via the instruction listed above. Do not use the registration button found on the link above.
This year’s conference is March 8-12, 2021 and is HRCI and SHRM Continuing Education Credit (CEU) eligible.
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Hello Auggies,
We are excited to announce the first ever in-person event for ESA (Ethiopian Student Association). On February 26, 2021, we will be celebrating Black History Month, and in that we wanted to provide a space where we can navigate through our experiences with self-love and self-appreciation. You will have the opportunity to check-in with yourselves and bring out your creative side.
We will be having a lot of fun activities including but not limited to face mask decorating, giveaways and so much more. More details on the event will be announced in the days to come. Keep a lookout for that!
Cheers,
ESA
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PASU has one more Black History Month event coming up!
Black Jeopardy/Trivia in the Chapel, On Monday, Feb. 22, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
We hope to see you all there!
Follow PASU on Instagram @augsburgpasu to get updates about events and great content.
https://www.instagram.com/augsburgpasu/
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Tuesday, Feb. 23rd, 2021
4:30PM -5:30PM
Zoom Link: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/94853272946
WHO CAN APPLY?
This opportunity is open to African-American men who are sophomores this spring. Participants need to be U.S. citizens who graduate from a Minnesota high school and have demonstrated financial need. Participants have to be on track for four-year graduation, be available to participate in all activities, and be motivated.
Benefits:
$10,000 in Scholarships ($5,000 per year)
A two-credit summer leadership course
Participation in a national leadership conference, expenses paid
Paid summer internship
Ongoing cohort activities, including service projects and networking with community leaders
$1,000.00 incentive paid for on-time graduation
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Tuesday March 9th, 2021
Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Location: Zoom
The Holistic Health Series will be a monthly session facilitated by CWC and the Pan-Afrikan Center. For 60 minutes, students will come together on zoom to practice a plethora of grounding activities. Covid-19 and the historical racial unrest have increased anxiety, isolation, depression, unstable housing and employment, and more. CWC and the Pan-Afrikan Center will provide culturally competent sessions that will allow people to practice mindfulness through music, poetry, movement, relationship building, and more. After each session, the facilitators will ask for feedback and suggestions to increase the participants’ quality and enjoyment of Holistic Health Series.
https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/97594915809
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The 2020-21 10th Annual Kente Summit for Collegiate Black Men is now open. This event will center on finding, celebrating and sustaining wellness and joy as Black men in 2021 after a challenging 2020 and will feature a special keynote address, Brotherhood Talking Circles, and interactive workshop. The Brotherhood Talking Circles portion of the event is limited to only students and facilitators.
10th Annual Kente Summit for Collegiate Black Men
Saturday, March 6
1-4:30 p.m.
Registration is free.
This virtual event will take place over Zoom, and a link will be sent to those who register.
Register online here: https://forms.gle/BnD9a8eK2w2KwTKu5
The Kente Summit is for undergraduate Black men who attend Colleges and Universities in Minnesota. Staff and Faculty are encouraged to attend with their students. All who attend – students, staff, and faculty – are asked to register.
Registration closes on Thursday, March 4.
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You are invited to join us in Hoversten Chapel to hold silence at 10:40 am for 8 minutes and 46 seconds as we remember George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and our call for racial justice in God’s world. Pastoral presence is available in Hoversten Chapel for support and prayer. Pastor Babette Chatman will be available in the chapel at 10:40 – 11:00 am.
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Date: March 2, 2021
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Zoom Webinar
You are invited to hear Aisha Mohamed ’16 explore the intersection of of religion and science as she shares her own experience of being a Muslim and a biology major at Augsburg. While at Augsburg she was active in MSA and was an Interfaith Scholar and now is a second year student at University of Minnesota Medical School. Aisha will explore ethical questions raised by the advances in science such as organ donation and stem cell research. Awareness of these ethical questions can create strong leaders in scientific and other fields while holding deep connection to their faith. Following Aisha’s presentation, two Augsburg students will offer their responses and there will be time for questions from the audience.
Sponsored by: Interfaith Institute, MSA, and Stem Peer Mentorship and supported by a Bataldan Ethics Grant.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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Join Provost Karen Kaivola, deans Monica Devers and Ryan Haaland, and faculty members Laura Boisen, Dal Liddle, and Diane Pike for an update on the work of the academic structure task force.
Focused Conversation: Academic Structure
Wednesday, February 24
12:30 p.m.
To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the live-stream link when available, visit the All Hands page (log in required).
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Come for a fun hour of beginner styled yoga lead by our club advisor, Dr.M! All Augsburg Students are allowed to attend! It will take place from 7-8pm on February 19th.
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Tuesday, Feb. 23rd, 2021
4:30PM -5:30PM
Zoom Link: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/94853272946
WHO CAN APPLY?
This opportunity is open to African-American men who are sophomores this spring. Participants need to be U.S. citizens who graduate from a Minnesota high school and have demonstrated financial need. Participants have to be on track for four-year graduation, be available to participate in all activities, and be motivated.
Benefits:
$10,000 in Scholarships ($5,000 per year)
A two-credit summer leadership course
Participation in a national leadership conference, expenses paid
Paid summer internship
Ongoing cohort activities, including service projects and networking with community leaders
$1,000.00 incentive paid for on-time graduation
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Tuesday March 9th, 2021
Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Location: Zoom
The Holistic Health Series will be a monthly session facilitated by CWC and the Pan-Afrikan Center. For 60 minutes, students will come together on zoom to practice a plethora of grounding activities. Covid-19 and the historical racial unrest have increased anxiety, isolation, depression, unstable housing and employment, and more. CWC and the Pan-Afrikan Center will provide culturally competent sessions that will allow people to practice mindfulness through music, poetry, movement, relationship building, and more. After each session, the facilitators will ask for feedback and suggestions to increase the participants’ quality and enjoyment of Holistic Health Series.
https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/97594915809
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Please join the Sabo Center staff as we commemorate Black History Month by
highlighting the history of power building and resilience in Black
Communities in the Twin Cities. We are inviting community leaders to bring
voice to the collective story of resilience and power in historically black
communities and neighborhoods in Minneapolis, St. Paul and beyond.
This will be a virtual event on Thursday, February 25th from 4:30-5:45pm.
RSVP Here
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Wilderness Canoe Base & Augsburg University LGBTQIA+ Services will be partnering to offer a pilot program to 7 current LGBTQIA+ students of Augsburg University. The program is designed to provide intentional community for LGBTQIA+ students to experience nature – and specifically the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA.)
When thinking about communities and identities safe and welcome to share outdoor spaces, LGBTQIA+ communities are often not included in that equation. This pilot program is offering the opportunity for LGBTQIA+ students to experience and engage in learning that doesn’t involve a ‘classroom.’ Because queer and trans+ communities haven’t historically been welcome in outdoor spaces, to engage in learning that doesn’t uphold the lens of ‘traditional education,’ this program is offering queer ways of knowing.
Being modeled from adrienne mareen brown’s book, Emergent Strategy, this program looks to biomimicry to better understand how queer movement can model nature to find ways of cooperative and collective action – resulting in queer liberation.
This trip will be led by Director, LGBTQIA+ Services – Max Poessnecker & an LGBTQIA+ identified Wilderness Canoe Base staff member. This trip requires ZERO experience in the outdoors, canoeing, or BWCA. Part of the goals of this pilot program are to create exposure, access, and dismantle gatekeeping to outdoor spaces upheld by racism, queerphobia, and capitalism.
Interested? LGBTQIA+ Student Services will be holding two info sessions to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
Info Session 1
Fri, March 5th
12 – 1pm
Info Session 2
Tue, March 9th
5 – 6pm
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The 2020-21 10th Annual Kente Summit for Collegiate Black Men is now open. This event will center on finding, celebrating and sustaining wellness and joy as Black men in 2021 after a challenging 2020 and will feature a special keynote address, Brotherhood Talking Circles, and interactive workshop. The Brotherhood Talking Circles portion of the event is limited to only students and facilitators.
10th Annual Kente Summit for Collegiate Black Men
Saturday, March 6
1-4:30 p.m.
Registration is free.
This virtual event will take place over Zoom, and a link will be sent to those who register.
Register online here: https://forms.gle/BnD9a8eK2w2KwTKu5
The Kente Summit is for undergraduate Black men who attend Colleges and Universities in Minnesota. Staff and Faculty are encouraged to attend with their students. All who attend – students, staff, and faculty – are asked to register.
Registration closes on Thursday, March 4.
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Hello Auggies,
We are excited to announce the first ever in-person event for ESA (Ethiopian Student Association). On February 26, 2021, we will be celebrating Black History Month, and in that we wanted to provide a space where we can navigate through our experiences with self-love and self-appreciation. You will have the opportunity to check-in with yourselves and bring out your creative side.
We will be having a lot of fun activities including but not limited to face mask decorating, giveaways and so much more. More details on the event will be announced in the days to come. Keep a lookout for that!
Cheers,
ESA
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PASU has one more Black History Month events coming up!
Black Jeopardy/Trivia in the Chapel, On Monday, Feb. 22nd, 4:30 – 6:00 pm
We hope to see you all there!
Follow PASU on Instagram @augsburgpasu to get updates about events and great content.
https://www.instagram.com/augsburgpasu/
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You are invited to chapel at 11:30 am for in-person chapel in Hoversten Chapel or via Zoom to hear University Pastor Justin Lind-Ayres preach on “Lent on a Loop.”
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Campus Ministry invites students to participate in an Alternative Spring Break experience March 15-19, 2021, offering the students an opportunity to look deeper at justice issues in the Twin Cities and surrounding area and engage in meaningful, relationship-centered volunteer work.
The justice issues will be examined through several experiences in the Twin Cities and reflection and sharing in order for participants to process their experience communally and individually. These experiences include:
MN Council of Churches Sacred Sites Tour, exploring MN history through a Native lens by visiting sacred sites and through storytelling.
A presentation and activities by the University of MN Mapping Prejudice project, exploring housing inequity due to racial disparities.
A presentation and activities by the Lutheran Social Service of MN (LSS-MN) Advocacy team, providing practical and current information on ways to be advocates.
Activities are subject to change due to COVID-19 protocols.
For volunteer opportunities, students will partner with LSS-MN at Supported Living Homes (SLH), known as ‘group homes.’ SLH provides a family home setting to no more than 4 community members living with differing abilities.
Students will serve in small groups at several homes. Activities may include yard work, building maintenance, meal prep, and social activities alongside those who live in the home. Volunteer work will focus on the relational aspect of volunteering, rather than the actual jobs accomplished. Volunteer activities are designed to help volunteers and residents see one another as individuals rather than ‘other.’
This ASB has been approved to count as an Augsburg Experience. Please indicate on the registration form if you would like that option.
Cost: $25, including the required book & lunch each of the 5 days. Please fill out the registration form & turn in your fee to Janice Dames in the Campus Ministry office.
Contact Pastoral Intern, Jenn Luong. luongj@augsburg.edu
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Join Provost Karen Kaivola, deans Monica Devers and Ryan Haaland, and faculty members Laura Boisen, Dal Liddle, and Diane Pike for an update on the work of the academic structure task force.
Focused Conversation: Academic Structure
Wednesday, February 24
12:30 p.m.
To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the live-stream link when available, visit the All Hands page (log in required).
submitted by tripp@augsburg.edu
HELLO AUGGIES!!,
We are excited to announce the first ever in-person event for ESA (Ethiopian Student Association). On February 26, 2021, we will be celebrating Black History Month, and in that we wanted to provide a space where we can navigate through our experiences with self-love and self-appreciation. You will have the opportunity to check-in with yourselves and bring out your creative side.
We will be having a lot of fun activities including but not limited to face mask decorating, giveaways and so much more. More details on the event will be announced in the days to come. Keep a lookout for that!
Cheers,
ESA
https://www.augsburg.edu/panafrikan/happy-black-history-month/
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General meeting is TODAY, February 18th from 7-8pm. Come and meet the board members, talk about some repertoire suggestions, and some organizational tips! Any questions are welcome as well! Link is posted below.
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February 24 with Terry McGonigal “Hope Reawakened- The Resurrected Jesus Encounters People with Heart-Shattered Lives” Wednesdays from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (John 20-21) The hope of Jesus’s disciples were crushed by his crucifixion. Bewildered, fearful and despairing they do not what to do. In John 20-21 Jesus enters their despondency to address four specific issues- grief, fear, doubt, and shame. This brief reflection will frame these biblical narratives in the light of our own despondency as we face multiple causes of chaos in our divided world today.
https://augsburg.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEodOyrqz0vHdyu11SSkjk1V34Y9f59n-fC
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Wednesdays from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. March 3 with Martha Stortz “A School of Hope: The Lessons of Caregiving”
-The diagnosis of a terminal illness sent my husband and I into the medicine of scripture, where we found hope, healing, and bread for the journey
https://augsburg.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEodOyrqz0vHdyu11SSkjk1V34Y9f59n-fC
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Wednesdays from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
March 10 with Kelly Chatman “Is there a role for congregations in becoming centers for cultural and neighborhood belonging?”
-Changing from a culture of segregation to a culture of belonging. Kelly will share from his book stories from his life as a Black religious leader. The book is a collection of stories describing three stages of development, forming, reforming, and transforming. Forming represents the first time you notice race, culture, difference. Forming is the decision you made based on difference in race, class, or orientation. Transforming is the third stage when we embrace difference, share relationship and, transcend boundaries race, class, and culture.
https://augsburg.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEodOyrqz0vHdyu11SSkjk1V34Y9f59n-fC
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Wednesdays from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
March 17 with David Stark “Getting through the Covid 19 crisis – A Biblical journey back to freedom”
-The unprecedented event of the Covid 19 crisis has taken many people, including Christians, by surprise. However, the Bible is full of stories of hardship and unforeseen circumstances. For Christians, the answers to questions about such events have always been found in God and His Word. In Exodus, the people of Israel were dealing with a crisis of their own. When relief finally did come, it was not as they expected. The journey was long and arduous, situations got worse before they got better, and it seemed, at times, that there was no end in sight. During that time, the Israelites relied on their faith in God and in the miracles He performed in their lives to assure them of His love and commitment to them. This workshop will use situations that the Israelites went through to draw a roadmap to how Christians today can overcome the difficulties they are facing during the Covid 19 crisis.
https://augsburg.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEodOyrqz0vHdyu11SSkjk1V34Y9f59n-fC
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Community partner, Mossier is offering a FREE summit to all students.
The Queer Agenda: Being Anti-Racist Summit
There are way too many systems that present barriers to the intersections of being LGTBQ and our cultural backgrounds and race. Committing to equity means dismantling policies to create an anti-racist culture at work. Mossier will be kicking off Proud to Work ’21 programming by digging into systems that create unfair environments, how others are undoing destructive workspace systems, and ideation on strategies that will permanently remove racist policies from our workspaces.
The Queer Agenda: Being Anti-Racist
Fri, Feb 26th
10-4pm CST
When registering, use the code “MOSSIER100” for FREE registration.
You can use this link to learn more and register: https://www.mossier.org/register/
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PASU has one more Black History Month events coming up!
Black Jeopardy/Trivia in the Chapel, On Monday, Feb. 22nd, 4:30 – 6:00 pm
We hope to see you all there!
Follow PASU on Instagram @augsburgpasu to get updates about events and great content.
https://www.instagram.com/augsburgpasu/
submitted by mitche13@augsburg.edu
Tuesday, Feb. 23rd, 2021
4:30PM -5:30PM
Zoom Link: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/94853272946
WHO CAN APPLY?
This opportunity is open to African-American men who are sophomores this spring. Participants need to be U.S. citizens who graduate from a Minnesota high school and have demonstrated financial need. Participants have to be on track for four-year graduation, be available to participate in all activities, and be motivated.
Benefits:
$10,000 in Scholarships ($5,000 per year)
A two-credit summer leadership course
Participation in a national leadership conference, expenses paid
Paid summer internship
Ongoing cohort activities, including service projects and networking with community leaders
$1,000.00 incentive paid for on-time graduation
https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/94853272946
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Tuesday March 9th, 2021
Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Location: Zoom
The Holistic Health Series will be a monthly session facilitated by CWC and the Pan-Afrikan Center. For 60 minutes, students will come together on zoom to practice a plethora of grounding activities. Covid-19 and the historical racial unrest have increased anxiety, isolation, depression, unstable housing and employment, and more. CWC and the Pan-Afrikan Center will provide culturally competent sessions that will allow people to practice mindfulness through music, poetry, movement, relationship building, and more. After each session, the facilitators will ask for feedback and suggestions to increase the participants’ quality and enjoyment of Holistic Health Series.
https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/97594915809
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Join Provost Karen Kaivola, deans Monica Devers and Ryan Haaland, and faculty members Laura Boisen, Dal Liddle, and Diane Pike for an update on the work of the academic structure task force.
Focused Conversation: Academic Structure
Wednesday, February 24
12:30 p.m.
To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the live-stream link when available, visit the All Hands page (log in required).
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Date: March 2, 2021
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Zoom Webinar
You are invited to hear Aisha Mohamed ’16 explore the intersection of of religion and science as she shares her own experience of being a Muslim and a biology major at Augsburg. While at Augsburg she was active in MSA and was an Interfaith Scholar and now is a second year student at University of Minnesota Medical School. Aisha will explore ethical questions raised by the advances in science such as organ donation and stem cell research. Awareness of these ethical questions can create strong leaders in scientific and other fields while holding deep connection to their faith. Following Aisha’s presentation, two Augsburg students will offer their responses and there will be time for questions from the audience.
Sponsored by: Interfaith Institute, MSA, and Stem Peer Mentorship and supported by a Bataldan Ethics Grant.
Register in advance for this webinar:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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Hello student leaders,
Campus Life is currently accepting applications for the Augsburg Senior Leadership Society, which recognizes graduating seniors (i.e., those graduating in Spring, Summer, or Fall 2021) for their leadership contributions during their tenure at Augsburg University. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 11. Please click on the link below to apply: (https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/forms)
Those who apply for the Society will also be considered for the following awards:
– Linda Schrempp Alberg Endowed Leadership Award, which is given to one senior (by credit) and carries an award amount of $500.
– Marina Christensen Justice Award, which is awarded at Commencement.
Those accepted into the Augsburg Senior Leadership Society will be inducted and recognized at the 22nd Annual Augsburg Leadership Awards, taking place virtually on Sunday, April 18 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
If you have any questions or would like further information regarding these leadership recognition opportunities for Augsburg University Seniors, please reach out to Michael Grewe (grewe@augsburg.edu) from Campus Life.
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Today’s World Wednesday will be all about the new Communication program in Mexico!
On this program, students explore social change in Mexico, by examining migration and human rights, and how different groups communicate their stories to the world. We’ll hear from Communication Studies faculty member Kristen Chamberlain and instructor on the program in Mexico, Lucia Palmarini.
See full details, zoom link and schedule at our blog or follow us on Instagram @global_auggies for updates.
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PASU has one more Black History Month events coming up!
Black Jeopardy/Trivia in the Chapel, On Monday, Feb. 22nd, 4:30 – 6:00 pm
We hope to see you all there!
Follow PASU on Instagram @augsburgpasu to get updates about events and great content.
https://www.instagram.com/augsburgpasu/
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Tuesday, Feb. 23rd, 2021
4:30PM -5:30PM
Zoom Link: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/94853272946
WHO CAN APPLY?
This opportunity is open to African-American men who are sophomores this spring. Participants need to be U.S. citizens who graduate from a Minnesota high school and have demonstrated financial need. Participants have to be on track for four-year graduation, be available to participate in all activities, and be motivated.
Benefits:
$10,000 in Scholarships ($5,000 per year)
A two-credit summer leadership course
Participation in a national leadership conference, expenses paid
Paid summer internship
Ongoing cohort activities, including service projects and networking with community leaders
$1,000.00 incentive paid for on-time graduation
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Tuesday March 9th, 2021
Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Location: Zoom
The Holistic Health Series will be a monthly session facilitated by CWC and the Pan-Afrikan Center. For 60 minutes, students will come together on zoom to practice a plethora of grounding activities. Covid-19 and the historical racial unrest have increased anxiety, isolation, depression, unstable housing and employment, and more. CWC and the Pan-Afrikan Center will provide culturally competent sessions that will allow people to practice mindfulness through music, poetry, movement, relationship building, and more. After each session, the facilitators will ask for feedback and suggestions to increase the participants’ quality and enjoyment of Holistic Health Series.
https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/97594915809
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All faculty and staff members are invited to participate in a Zoom recording where we will applaud the Class of 2021 in a manner that replicates the congratulatory tunnel formed during in-person Commencement exercises. The recording will be added to this year’s Commencement ceremony video, which will premiere on Monday, May 3. Please be prompt to this Zoom meeting as it will only take a few minutes.
Thursday, February 18, 2021
3:30-3:40 p.m. Central
Register in advance for this event: https://augsburg.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEoce-hpzIjG9V2TDUX2-Gfl6zDaxIvxy13
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Please join the Sabo Center staff as we commemorate Black History Month by
highlighting the history of power building and resilience in Black
Communities in the Twin Cities. We are inviting community leaders to bring
voice to the collective story of resilience and power in historically black
communities and neighborhoods in Minneapolis, St. Paul and beyond.
This will be a virtual event on Thursday, February 25th from 4:30-5:45pm.
RSVP Here
