Augsburg University News and Announcements
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The Augsburg Music Department would like to invite the ENTIRE Augsburg Community to both of these presentations by Rob Kapilow:
Instructions for living a musical life
Tuesday, March 10 – 1:50-3 p.m.
Sateren Auditorium, Music Hall
Listen for the hmmm…
Thursday, March 12 – 1:50-3 p.m.
Sateren Auditorium, Music Hall
Both events are free and open to all – Please join us!
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This FRIDAY from 9pm – 11pm in East commons ASAC will be hosting Twin Cities Carnaval Brasileino. Carnaval Brasileino is the longest running most attended Brazilian event in the five-state area. Check out their Facebook page to see what they are all about @Carnaval Brasileiro of the Twin Cities
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Need a little stress relief? Want to get a good start to your week? Stop by the Center for Wellness & Counseling (CWC) office every Monday from 10:30 – 11:30 am to mingle and sit with our four legged furry friends from Paws for Learning. All are welcome so stop by the CWC office located on the first floor of the Anderson Residence Hall. Questions call the CWC office 612-330-1707.
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The EPIC peer health educators will be hosting an interactive educational program on Thursday 3/5/2020 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm in the East Commons on the real costs of Driving Under the Influence. We will welcome a MN State Trooper who will walk through a DUI stop as well as two current Augsburg students sharing their stories and experiences with driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Refreshments and a drawing for gift cards for attendees! Questions call Dianne at the CWC office at 612-330-1707. Hope to see you on the 5th and bring a friend.
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The Center for Wellness & Counseling (CWC) welcomes Memorial Blood Centers for its annual Spring Blood Drive on Wednesday 3/4/2020 from 10:00 – 4:00 pm in the East Commons (upstairs Christensen Center). Blood donors are needed so please consider scheduling a blood donation. You can schedule an online appointment at http://www.mbc.org/searchdrives and enter sponsor code 0027. Or you can call the CWC office at 612-330-1707 to schedule an appointment time. Please help save lives and donate blood on Wednesday, March 4th! Many times are still available.
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Islam Day is a series of workshops dedicated to educating & helping Muslim community.
Coming up workshop is “The Essence of Islamic Civilization”:
– speaker Sheikh Jamel Ben Ameur, PhD,
– interactive activities,
– snacks and traditional food platters,
– Q&A session
Location: Al-Amaan Center, 5620 Smetana Dr., Minnetonka, MN, 55343.
Time: March 21 2020, 1.45 pm – 4.30 pm
The next Islam Day Community Workshop: "The Essence of Islamic Civilization – Part 2" This free seminar will take…
Posted by Al-Amaan Center on Thursday, February 27, 2020
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The Ethiopian Student’s Association at Augsburg (ESA Augsburg) is hosting a discussion event around the issue of Ethiopian identity or what it means to be an Ethiopian which has remained controversial for a long time now. The theme for this event is: What does it mean to be an Ethiopian/Ethiopian Identity? We will have the Ethiopian traditional Coffee ceremony and we will be serving snacks along with the coffee while having interesting discussions. We plan to have a time where people share their stories and reflect which we anticipate to help us compromise and move forward as a community.
When:Monday March 9th, @5:30pm
Where:Augsburg Room
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This FRIDAY from 9pm-11pm in the East Commons ASAC will be hosting Twin Cities Carnaval Brasileino. Carnaval Brasileino is the longest running most attended Brazilian event in the five-state area. Check out their websites to see what they are all about. http://brazilfest.org/#mmenu
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2020 is the inaugural year of The Forum on Workplace Inclusion annual conference at Augsburg University! Augsburg faculty and staff are given a special discounted rate to The Forum’s 2020 annual conference. Visit the rates page (https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/conference-rates/#discount-rates) for rates information. Don’t miss out in the nation’s largest workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion conference, and register with the special discounted rate!
When registering, select “Augsburg Faculty / Staff” registration type to receive the discount.
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Thur, April 16th
5:00 – 7:00 PM
East Commons – Christensen Center
Lavender Celebration is a reception and annual graduation ceremony to recognize our LGBTQIA+ and Ally graduating students, along with honoring our students, staff, and faculty.
We recognize graduating students with a rainbow honor cord, award outstanding individuals for their work and contributions for Queer and Trans students at Augsburg University. Scholarships are also awarded at this time.
This event is open to all students, staff, and faculty who wish to help us celebrate graduation and LGBTQIA+ advocacy on campus and in the broader Augsburg community.
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Join LGBTQIA+ Student Services, Monday, March 9th, 10 am to 2 pm in the East Commons for their upcoming scholarship fundraiser, (hair)Cutz for Queerz.
We will be hosting barbers & stylists from both Prohibition Barbers and Fox Den Salon; this is an open, walk-in style event. All haircuts will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis. All haircuts are free-will donation, with a suggested donation of $20. All barbers and stylists are donating their time and energy – as all proceeds made will go towards the LGBTQIA+ Student Services Scholarship, which will be awarded at Lavender Celebration, April 16th.
This event is open to all faculty, staff, students, and the community.
Cuts are available for people of all genders and hair types.
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UPDATE: Nominations will be accepted through the end of day Friday, Feb. 28th – with exceptions made for a Monday, March 2nd submission for those who email staffsenate@augsburg.edu.
Staff Senate is now accepting nominations to honor outstanding staff and outstanding newcomers at Augsburg University! Nominations for the Outstanding Staff and Newcomer Awards will be accepted from February 3rd through February 21st. Nominations are welcomed from any current member of the campus community – staff, faculty, or student.
The Staff Appreciation Program is intended to recognize staff members who have made an important contribution to the campus community over the past year. Recipients of the Outstanding Staff Award provide exceptional service to others, work collaboratively across divisions or departments, demonstrate a clear commitment to equity and inclusion, and enhance the objectives of their department and the mission of Augsburg University through creativity, innovation, and hard work.
The Newcomer Award recognizes a staff person who has made a significant impact on campus life in a short amount of time. Staff who have been at Augsburg for two years or less (as of February 1, 2020) are eligible to receive this award.
Staff Senate will award five Outstanding Staff awards and one Newcomer award in a presentation on the afternoon of March 26th.
Click here for the nomination form: https://forms.gle/WnkwZHetEuYWVk9XA
Visit the Staff Senate web page for additional information: https://inside.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/staff-appreciation/
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The spring blood drive is scheduled for Wednesday 3/4/2020 from 10 – 4 pm in the East Commons. If you have not signed up to donate you can do so today in Christensen Center between 10:30 and 12:00 pm or go online at http://www.mbc.org/search drives and enter sponsor code 0027. Appointment times are still available and donors are needed!! Questions, please call the CWC office at 612-330-1707. Let’s help save lives Auggies – schedule a blood donation time soon!!
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TriBeta is holding it’s annual plant sale! Stop by and see our selection of plants, ranging from succulents, cacti, and other flowering plants. Plants start at $5, and half of the earnings will be donated to the Augsburg Greenhouse.
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Augsburg’s CGEE study center in Southern Africa offers an experiential, community-based, social-justice focused semester program in fall or spring:
Nation Building and Decolonizing the Mind in Southern Africa
Stay on-track to graduate by taking 16+ credits. Courses are available in History, Political Science, Religion, wellness, or even choose an internship as part of your semester. All courses are in English. Your semester starts in South Africa and then continues on to Namibia. Study in TWO countries in one semester!
For fall 2020 only: CGEE is providing **FREE AIRFARE** for all Fall 2020 semester students in Southern Africa!
You can use your full semester financial-aid package to help pay for the program, and additionally you will receive an automatic CGEE Travel Grant scholarship of $1,500, and free airfare for fall 2020, making a semester at CGEE Southern Africa one of the most affordable study abroad semester programs!
You can check off the following requirements on the program:
· Social and Behavioral Sciences (two course options available)
· Humanities requirement
· Search for Meaning II
· Recreational Wellness
· + your Augsburg Experience requirement!
Apply by March 1
Get more information about CGEE Southern Africa and apply online
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Are you a Comm Major looking to study abroad? Want to get intercultural experience? Interested in using your media skills to engage in social justice issues?
Join us for the Fall 2020 semester in Mexico:
COMMUNICATION & MEDIA STUDIES: MIGRATION & SOCIAL CHANGE IN MEXICO
Develop yourself as a socially-conscious media professional equipped for the challenges of modern-day media! During your semester in Cuernavaca, Mexico, you will:
-Hear from experienced professionals on responsible journalism on critical issues such as (im)migration and the environment.
-Listen to the stories from those traditionally marginalized by society such as migrants, deportees, immigrant returnees from the U.S. and Canada, indigenous people, women, LGBTQ people, and low-income people.
-Engage deeply with critical issues facing the U.S. and Mexico.
-Learn to look at the world through the intersectional lenses of people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Costs for this program are often LOWER than your costs on campus because:
-You can use your full financial aid package for semester programs off-campus
-You will recieve a $1500 CGEE Travel Grant on top of your fin aid, just for being an Auggie!
-Many additional scholarship opportunities available
This program is great for Communications Majors or Minors in their Sophomore or Junior years. Check out the website for more info!
Apply by March 1
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The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to 1,200 middle school and high school students in the Twin Cities. We love being part of the Augsburg community, and we want to connect more Auggies to our cause! That’s why we’re inviting you to join us at our free & flavorful friendraiser at Surly Brewing Company this spring.
MNUDL Friendraiser
@ Surly Brewing Company
March 12, 2020
5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Bring a friend and don’t worry about bringing a donation. This will just be a fun, casual event to hang out, meet some interesting people, and learn more about ways to connect with our organization!
We hope to see you there!
Please email us at mnudl@augsburg.edu if you have any questions.
You don’t need a ticket to attend, but please RSVP below (for planning purposes):
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Want to gather alumni from your department, group, or affinity! Want to show off your fancy new space? The All-School Reunion will be the perfect opportunity to do so. To host a gathering you can fill out the form below or contact Darcey Engen engen@augsburg.edu or Katie Code at codek@augsburg.edu for more information. There are options to host a gathering that are at no cost to you! Be a part of history and celebrate #Augsburg150
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Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am for Miracle Adebanjo’s senior chapel. The prelude will be played by Abby Eck, cello
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Join LGBTQIA+ Student Services for a night of bouldering at Minneapolis Bouldering Project Thursday, 2/27 6-8 pm!
All skill levels welcome!
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Join LGBTQIA+ Student Services, Monday, March 9th, 10 am to 2 pm in the East Commons for their upcoming scholarship fundraiser, Cutz 4 Queerz.
We will be hosting barbers & stylists from Fox Den Salon; this is an open, walk-in style event. All haircuts will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis. All haircuts are free-will donation, with a suggested donation of $20. All barbers and stylists are donating their time and energy – as all proceeds made will go towards the LGBTQIA+ Student Services Scholarship, which will be awarded at Lavender Celebration, April 16th.
This event is open to all faculty, staff, students, and the community.
Cuts are available for people of all genders and hair types.
submitted by stokesb@augsburg.edu
In collaboration with QPA, LGBTQIA+ Student Services will be hosting a Big Gay Snow Day Friday, March 13th. It’s a day filled with snow tubing, hot cocoa, friends, and fun.
This event is taking the place of MBLGTACC – as we were not able to attend this year. So instead, this will be our Minnesota way of enjoying the outdoors, in the gayest way possible.
Post-snow-tubing, we will be coming back to watch a film and enjoy pizza.
We will meet in the Auggies Nest at 3:30 pm and leave no later than 4 pm.
Please dress for the weather!
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As a continuation of or Queering Career series, LGBTQIA+ Student Services is sponsoring visits to local businesses.
Saturday, March 28th, join LGBTQIA+ Student Services, TriBeta, & Strommen Center for Queering Career. This site visit, we will be traveling to the Hennepin County Crime Lab.
Within Hennepin County, the laboratory provides forensic services to over 35 local law enforcement agencies, the Minnesota State Patrol, and several federal law enforcement agencies. The laboratory is staffed by licensed peace officers and civilians serving in the following specialized areas:
DNA
Crime Scene Investigation
Evidence
Latent Print (Fingerprints)
Firearm Examination
We will be touring the lab spaces and learning about each specialized area above.
Queering Career Series works to promote the visibility of local, queer-owned businesses and employees.
This event is open to all LGBTQIA+ and ally identified day students at Augsburg.
We will meet in the Auggies Nest at 10 am, leave no later than 10:30 am, and will be back on campus by 12:30 pm. We will travel as a group on the light rail; day students who want to attend and do not have their Auggie Passes should go to the circulation desk on the first floor of Lindell Library or contact Brittany Stokes at stokesb@augsburg.edu.
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Thur, April 16th
5:00 – 7:00 PM
East Commons – Christensen Center
Lavender Celebration is a reception and annual graduation ceremony to recognize our LGBTQIA+ and Ally graduating students, along with honoring our students, staff, and faculty.
We recognize graduating students with a rainbow honor cord, award outstanding individuals for their work and contributions for Queer and Trans students at Augsburg University. Scholarships are also awarded at this time.
This event is open to all students, staff, and faculty who wish to help us celebrate graduation and LGBTQIA+ advocacy on campus and in the broader Augsburg community.
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to 1,200 middle school and high school students in the Twin Cities. We love being part of the Augsburg community, and we want to connect more Auggies to our cause! That’s why we’re inviting you to join us at our free & flavorful friendraiser at Surly Brewing Company this spring.
MNUDL Friendraiser
@ Surly Brewing Company
March 12, 2020
5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Bring a friend and don’t worry about bringing a donation. This will just be a fun, casual event to hang out, meet some interesting people, and learn more about ways to connect with our organization!
We hope to see you there!
Please email us at mnudl@augsburg.edu if you have any questions.
You don’t need a ticket to attend, but please RSVP below (for planning purposes):
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Nominations are open for the 2020-2021 Augsburg Leadership Awards!
These awards recognize student leaders and student organizations for their innovation and outstanding leadership during this academic year. Recipients will be honored at the 21st Annual Augsburg Leadership Awards on Sunday, April 5 from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. in Hoversten Chapel.
To nominate yourself or others, visit https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/forms. When you get to the website, click on “2019-2020 Augsburg Leadership Awards Nomination Form.”
We strongly encourage all faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members to submit nominations; self-nominations are also encouraged. The deadline for nominations is Thursday, March 12 by 5:00 p.m.
To nominate an individual or a student organization, and for more information on the award descriptions and criteria, please click here.
Questions? Email campuslife@augsburg.edu
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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 2020) for their leadership contributions during their tenure at Augsburg University.
To apply, visit https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/forms. When you get to the webpage, click on 2020 Augsburg Senior Leadership Society Application.
Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 12.
Those accepted into the Augsburg Senior Leadership Society will be inducted and recognized at the 21st Annual Augsburg Leadership Awards, taking place Sunday, April 5 from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. in Hoversten Chapel.
Questions? Email campuslife@augsburg.edu.
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to 1,200 middle school and high school students in the Twin Cities. We love being part of the Augsburg community, and we want to connect more Auggies to our cause! That’s why we’re inviting you to join us at our free & flavorful friendraiser at Surly Brewing Company this spring.
MNUDL Friendraiser
@ Surly Brewing Company
March 12, 2020
5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Bring a friend and don’t worry about bringing a donation. This will just be a fun, casual event to hang out, meet some interesting people, and learn more about ways to connect with our organization!
We hope to see you there!
Please email us at mnudl@augsburg.edu if you have any questions.
You don’t need a ticket to attend, but please RSVP below (for planning purposes):
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s CGEE study center in Southern Africa offers an experiential, community-based, social-justice focused semester program in fall or spring:
Nation Building and Decolonizing the Mind in Southern Africa
Stay on-track to graduate by taking 16+ credits. Courses are available in History, Political Science, Religion, wellness, or even choose an internship as part of your semester. All courses are in English. Your semester starts in South Africa and then continues on to Namibia. Study in TWO countries in one semester!
For fall 2020 only: CGEE is providing **FREE AIRFARE** for all Fall 2020 semester students in Southern Africa!
You can use your full semester financial-aid package to help pay for the program, and additionally you will receive an automatic CGEE Travel Grant scholarship of $1,500, and free airfare for fall 2020, making a semester at CGEE Southern Africa one of the most affordable study abroad semester programs!
You can check off the following requirements on the program:
· Social and Behavioral Sciences (two course options available)
· Humanities requirement
· Search for Meaning II
· Recreational Wellness
· + your Augsburg Experience requirement!
Apply by March 1
Get more information about CGEE Southern Africa and apply online
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Are you a Comm Major looking to study abroad? Want to get intercultural experience? Interested in using your media skills to engage in social justice issues?
Join us for the Fall 2020 semester in Mexico:
COMMUNICATION & MEDIA STUDIES: MIGRATION & SOCIAL CHANGE IN MEXICO
Develop yourself as a socially-conscious media professional equipped for the challenges of modern-day media! During your semester in Cuernavaca, Mexico, you will:
-Hear from experienced professionals on responsible journalism on critical issues such as (im)migration and the environment.
-Listen to the stories from those traditionally marginalized by society such as migrants, deportees, immigrant returnees from the U.S. and Canada, indigenous people, women, LGBTQ people, and low-income people.
-Engage deeply with critical issues facing the U.S. and Mexico.
-Learn to look at the world through the intersectional lenses of people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Costs for this program are often LOWER than your costs on campus because:
-You can use your full financial aid package for semester programs off-campus
-You will recieve a $1500 CGEE Travel Grant on top of your fin aid, just for being an Auggie!
-Many additional scholarship opportunities available
This program is great for Communications Majors or Minors in their Sophomore or Junior years. Check out the website for more info!
Apply by March 1
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The Center for Wellness & Counseling (CWC) welcomes Memorial Blood Centers for its annual Spring Blood Drive on Wednesday 3/4/2020 from 10:00 – 4:00 pm in the East Commons (upstairs Christensen Center). Blood donors are needed so please consider scheduling a blood donation. You can schedule an online appointment at http://www.mbc.org/searchdrives and enter sponsor code 0027. Or you can call the CWC office at 612-330-1707 to schedule an appointment time. Please help save lives and donate blood on Wednesday, March 4th! Many times are still available.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am for an Ash Wednesday service with President Paul Pribbenow preaching and with the imposition of ashes. Musicians today are Margaret Albers, flute, and Deanna Davis, vocal soloist
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For those of you that don’t know, Jami Kadolph will be leaving Augsburg and pursuing a new career path. Please join us for a small celebration to recognize Jami’s outstanding work and to wish her well on her new journey. We will celebrate Jami’s contributions to Augsburg on Tuesday, March 10 from 3-5pm in the Marshall Room.
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The Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad is a national scholarship up to $5,000 (or $8,000 for language study). The applications are due March 3, so come and learn how to make your application the most competitive it can be.
TODAY – Feb 24, 2020
Gilman Scholarship Workshop & Info Session
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Marshall Room (in Christensen Center)
We have a great track record of Auggie applicants being Gilman Scholarship recipients, and maybe that will include YOU!
If you have questions before coming, send them to abroad@augsburg.edu
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Are you a Comm Major looking to study abroad? Want to get intercultural experience? Interested in using your media skills to engage in social justice issues?
Join us for the Fall 2020 semester in Mexico:
COMMUNICATION & MEDIA STUDIES: MIGRATION & SOCIAL CHANGE IN MEXICO
Develop yourself as a socially-conscious media professional equipped for the challenges of modern-day media! During your semester in Cuernavaca, Mexico, you will:
-Hear from experienced professionals on responsible journalism on critical issues such as (im)migration and the environment.
-Listen to the stories from those traditionally marginalized by society such as migrants, deportees, immigrant returnees from the U.S. and Canada, indigenous people, women, LGBTQ people, and low-income people.
-Engage deeply with critical issues facing the U.S. and Mexico.
-Learn to look at the world through the intersectional lenses of people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Costs for this program are often LOWER than your costs on campus because:
-You can use your full financial aid package for semester programs off-campus
-You will recieve a $1500 CGEE Travel Grant on top of your fin aid, just for being an Auggie!
-Many additional scholarship opportunities available
This program is great for Communications Majors or Minors in their Sophomore or Junior years. Check out the website for more info!
Apply by March 1
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Campus Ministry is offering three Interfaith Ally training opportunities to staff and faculty this spring on the following dates:
Wednesday, February 26, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, Riverside Room
Wednesday, March 11, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, Lindell Library Room 301
Tuesday, April 14, 12:00 – 2:00 pm, Riverside Room
This workshop provides participants with the opportunity to learn about a wide range of faiths and ethical traditions including Native Spirituality, Judaism, Islam, Hybrid, Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism and Atheism. Participants will hear the stories of community members from a variety of traditions and have the opportunity to learn through case studies.
For more information about this workshop, contact Fardosa Hassan at hassanf@augsburg.edu.
To register for this workshop, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeg1MOS9m-KUGEMmemPzx_mARW8xUgrPHzvX2-i8d3ztp8Ilw/viewform
Information about Interfaith Ally Training is also available on the Diversity and Inclusion website.
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Join Hmong Women Together and KAUG for an open mic event on march 9th 6-8 pm in the student lounge. This event is open to all.
snacks will be provided!
For more info contact us at hwt.org@augsburg.edu
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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 2020) for their leadership contributions during their tenure at Augsburg University.
To apply, visit https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/forms. When you get to the webpage, click on 2020 Augsburg Senior Leadership Society Application.
Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 12.
Those accepted into the Augsburg Senior Leadership Society will be inducted and recognized at the 21st Annual Augsburg Leadership Awards, taking place Sunday, April 5 from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. in Hoversten Chapel.
Questions? Email campuslife@augsburg.edu.
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to 1,200 middle school and high school students in the Twin Cities. We love being part of the Augsburg community, and we want to connect more Auggies to our cause! That’s why we’re inviting you to join us at our free & flavorful friendraiser at Surly Brewing Company this spring.
MNUDL Friendraiser
@ Surly Brewing Company
March 12, 2020
5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Bring a friend and don’t worry about bringing a donation. This will just be a fun, casual event to hang out, meet some interesting people, and learn more about ways to connect with our organization!
We hope to see you there!
Please email us at mnudl@augsburg.edu if you have any questions.
You don’t need a ticket to attend, but please RSVP below (for planning purposes):
submitted by hoverste@augsburg.edu
Augsburg University Student Ministries (AUSM) had a miscommunication with the commissioning board and were barred from presenting so have been disqualified from the commissioning process. We are petitioning for a referendum. We are asking for student signatures so we can apply for commissioning. Some of the events that we’ve organized that support Augsburg students include weekly Wednesday night worships, once a month multicultural worship, campus cleanup in the fall, contributing to the march on the capitol for action on climate change, Interfaith Friendsgiving, Fall Spiritual Retreat, Alternative Spring Break, and the beginning of the school year block party. If you are willing to help us out, please come by the Campus Ministry office by Hoversten Chapel and sign your name on our petition. Thank you for your support.
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Nominations are open for the 2020-2021 Augsburg Leadership Awards!
These awards recognize student leaders and student organizations for their innovation and outstanding leadership during this academic year. Recipients will be honored at the 21st Annual Augsburg Leadership Awards on Sunday, April 5 from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. in Hoversten Chapel.
To nominate yourself or others, visit https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/forms. When you get to the website, click on “2019-2020 Augsburg Leadership Awards Nomination Form.”
We strongly encourage all faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members to submit nominations; self-nominations are also encouraged. The deadline for nominations is Thursday, March 12 by 5:00 p.m.
To nominate an individual or a student organization, and for more information on the award descriptions and criteria, please click here.
Questions? Email campuslife@augsburg.edu
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There are a few upcoming, local, workshops about grant funding from National Endowment for the Humanities. Augsburg faculty are welcome to register and attend the workshops at nearby campuses:
MARCH 10 – ST OLAF COLLEGE
St. Olaf is hosting NEH’s Dr. Russell Wyland in Northfield on Tuesday, March 10
2:15 – 3:30pm Overview of NEH Programs
3:45 – 5pm Tips on Writing an Application/Mock Review Panel.
Location: Black Ballroom, Buntrock Commons
Faculty are welcome to attend the program in Northfield. One-on-one meetings with Dr. Wyland have already filled, but faculty members may request to be added to a waiting list. Please RSVP to Melissa Hager via email at <hager@stolaf.edu> by Friday, February 28.
MARCH 11 – UNIV OF ST THOMAS
St. Thomas will host a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Application Writing Workshop on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 from 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm. Led by Dr. Russel Wyland
12:30 – 1pm check in
1pm – 2:15pm The 1st session will include an overview of NEH programs and initiatives,
as well as tips and strategies for preparing quality applications.
2:30 – 4pm The 2nd session will focus on strategies for writing competitive
proposals
Location: 100 McNealy Hall, Building #31
Register by 3/6 at this link https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ef-BoIwx7EWV8zjrwoAUcs7d1irAynRCmtbGPqwKKOpUMEgwMzA1QjhOUkowVU5KQ0c2SzBFS0EwMS4u
MARCH 27 – UNIV OF MN
On March 27, 12:30-3:15 pm, the College of Liberal Arts at the University of MN will be hosting a workshop led by National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Senior Program Officer Mary Macklem. While the primary focus will be the Fellowship, she will also provide an overview of funding opportunities throughout NEH. The event will take place on the east bank of the Minneapolis campus, in Walter Library 101. Slots for individual appointments are all taken.
Register at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-UDToXDuqQQ8lMhjoRGeEgMRQCOyhm_aAHienz7g41bB4fg/viewform
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Workshop on Funding Searches & Small Grants – Wed., Feb. 26 (3:30 – 5pm), Lindell 301
The Office of Grants & Sponsored Programs is hosting an event series to support ongoing grant proposal development among faculty and staff. The next session is Wednesday, February 26 (3:30 – 5pm) in Lindell 301.
The topic is Funding Searches & Small Grants. Mary Hollerich of Lindell Library will discuss how to conduct funding searches for grants, and how the Library can help during the lifecycle of your grant. OGSP will give numerous examples of small grants across the disciplines. Twenty minutes will be reserved at the end for writing, consultations, and planning.
Everyone is welcome to attend! If you have a specific interest in grant funding, please let us know in advance. You are welcome to attend even if you have not pinpointed your interest area. Please RSVP to causey@augsburg.edu and contact Lauren Causey with questions.
Link: http://library.augsburg.edu/grants/howto#s-lg-box-16912579
(Event was rescheduled from Feb. 12)
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Need a little stress relief? Want to get a good start to your week? Stop by the Center for Wellness & Counseling (CWC) office every Monday from 10:30 – 11:30 am to mingle and sit with our four legged furry friends from Paws for Learning. All are welcome so stop by the CWC office located on the first floor of the Anderson Residence Hall. Questions call the CWC office 612-330-1707.
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The Center for Wellness & Counseling (CWC) welcomes Memorial Blood Centers for its annual Spring Blood Drive on Wednesday 3/4/2020 from 10:00 – 4:00 pm in the East Commons (upstairs Christensen Center). Blood donors are needed so please consider scheduling a blood donation. You can schedule an online appointment at http://www.mbc.org/searchdrives and enter sponsor code 0027. Or you can call the CWC office at 612-330-1707 to schedule an appointment time. Please help save lives and donate blood on Wednesday, March 4th! Many times are still available.
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The EPIC peer health educators will be hosting an interactive educational program on Thursday 3/5/2020 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm in the East Commons on the real costs of Driving Under the Influence. We will welcome a MN State Trooper who will walk through a DUI stop as well as two current Augsburg students sharing their stories and experiences with driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Refreshments and a drawing for gift cards for attendees! Questions call Dianne at the CWC office at 612-330-1707. Hope to see you on the 5th and bring a friend.
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Are you going to the Job & Internship Fair on Thursday, February 27, 2020, from 9:00 am-2:00 pm (come and stay for as long as you like) at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
**NO REGISTRATION FEE IN 2020!
**SHUTTLE SERVICE WILL BE PROVIDED FOR FREE!
Who Should Attend:
Open to undergraduate students (sophomores, juniors, seniors, and Dec. 2019 graduates) from the Minnesota Private Colleges.
Job Fair Prep Session – We want YOU to be prepared, so we require students to participate.
Online Prep Session – Strommen Career & Internship Moodle Site (link can be found on the Handshake fair registration page)
In-Person Prep Session – Register in Handshake under events
Registration Process:
Students must register through Handshake (link below) to attend
(no walk-ins day of fair)
If you have any questions email careers@augsburg.edu or call 612-330-1148.
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The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to 1,200 middle school and high school students in the Twin Cities. We love being part of the Augsburg community, and we want to connect more Auggies to our cause! That’s why we’re inviting you to join us at our free & flavorful friendraiser at Surly Brewing Company this spring.
MNUDL Friendraiser
@ Surly Brewing Company
March 12, 2020
5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Bring a friend and don’t worry about bringing a donation. This will just be a fun, casual event to hang out, meet some interesting people, and learn more about ways to connect with our organization!
We hope to see you there!
Please email us at mnudl@augsburg.edu if you have any questions.
You don’t need a ticket to attend, but please RSVP below (for planning purposes):
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Are you a commuter? Do you want to get connected on campus, meet other commuters, and discuss topics important to your experience here at Augsburg? Come to the Commuter Student Check-in on Monday, February 24. Our discussion topic this month will involve how being a commuter impacts your classroom experience. Snacks will be provided. Come when you can, leave when you must.
Monday, February 24
9:00 – 10:00 AM
Oren Gateway Center 100
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Join us this morning at 10:40am in Hoversten Chapel for 20 minutes of relaxing yet invigorating breathing and stretching exercises led by Krista Costin ’08, a yoga and meditation instructor.
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The Center for Wellness & Counseling (CWC) welcomes Memorial Blood Centers for its annual Spring Blood Drive on Wednesday 3/4/2020 from 10:00 – 4:00 pm in the East Commons (upstairs Christensen Center). Please consider scheduling a blood donation that day. You can schedule an online appointment at http://www.mbc.org/searchdrives and enter sponsor code 0027. Or you can call the CWC office at 612-330-1707 to schedule an appointment time as well. Please help save lives and donate blood on Wednesday, March 4th!
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Augsburg’s CGEE study center in Southern Africa offers an experiential, community-based, social-justice focused semester program in fall or spring:
Nation Building and Decolonizing the Mind in Southern Africa
Stay on-track to graduate by taking 16+ credits. Courses are available in History, Political Science, Religion, wellness, or even choose an internship as part of your semester. All courses are in English. Your semester starts in South Africa and then continues on to Namibia. Study in TWO countries in one semester!
For fall 2020 only: CGEE is providing **FREE AIRFARE** for all Fall 2020 semester students in Southern Africa!
You can use your full semester financial-aid package to help pay for the program, and additionally you will receive an automatic CGEE Travel Grant scholarship of $1,500, and free airfare for fall 2020, making a semester at CGEE Southern Africa one of the most affordable study abroad semester programs!
You can check off the following requirements on the program:
· Social and Behavioral Sciences (two course options available)
· Humanities requirement
· Search for Meaning II
· Recreational Wellness
· + your Augsburg Experience requirement!
Apply by March 1
Get more information about CGEE Southern Africa and apply online
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Are you a Comm Major looking to study abroad? Want to get intercultural experience? Interested in using your media skills to engage in social justice issues?
Join us for the Fall 2020 semester in Mexico:
COMMUNICATION & MEDIA STUDIES: MIGRATION & SOCIAL CHANGE IN MEXICO
Develop yourself as a socially-conscious media professional equipped for the challenges of modern-day media! During your semester in Cuernavaca, Mexico, you will:
-Hear from experienced professionals on responsible journalism on critical issues such as (im)migration and the environment.
-Listen to the stories from those traditionally marginalized by society such as migrants, deportees, immigrant returnees from the U.S. and Canada, indigenous people, women, LGBTQ people, and low-income people.
-Engage deeply with critical issues facing the U.S. and Mexico.
-Learn to look at the world through the intersectional lenses of people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Costs for this program are often LOWER than your costs on campus because:
-You can use your full financial aid package for semester programs off-campus
-You will recieve a $1500 CGEE Travel Grant on top of your fin aid, just for being an Auggie!
-Many additional scholarship opportunities available
This program is great for Communications Majors or Minors in their Sophomore or Junior years. Check out the website for more info!
Apply by March 1
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re you a commuter? Do you want to get connected on campus, meet other commuters, and discuss topics important to your experience here at Augsburg? Come to the Commuter Student Check-in on Monday, February 24. Our discussion topic this month will involve how being a commuter impacts your classroom experience. Snacks will be provided. Come when you can, leave when you must.
Monday, February 24
9:00 – 10:00 AM
Oren Gateway Center 100
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Theater Department Professor Beliza Torres Narváez will perform her solo show
“Resabios de Amargura or that bitter cabaret” in double feature with storyteller Javier Morillo’s “Broken English Mother Tongue.”
When: Thu Feb 20- Sat 22 @ 7:30 pm and Sun Feb 23 @ 2pm.
Where: Avalon Theatre (HOTB) 500 E Lake St, Minneapolis
Tickets: $18 (general), $15 (Student and Senior) and $12 (groups of 10+).
The event runs for 2 1/2 hours with an intermission.
In “Broken English, Mother Tongue,” Morillo weaves personal stories of growing up on a US Army base in Puerto Rico with the history of the Island’s complicated relationship to the United States. Note: the audience may be quizzed on its knowledge of Puerto Rican history—but don’t worry—like Puerto Rico, all answers are, well, complicated.
Beliza’s “Resabios de Amargura or that bitter cabaret” is a campy mixture of song, comedy, mistranslations and social critique that follows the story of Lola Amapola, a diva-wannabe that loves her country Puerto Rico but feels attracted to the U.S. mainland. She follows the “American Dream,” but things don’t turn out quite as planned. Will she stay in the U.S.? Will she go back home? Is there a home to go back to?
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Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am to hear Mary Taris ’04 preach. Mary Taris is the Founder of Strive Publishing, a local children’s book publishing company with a vision of connecting stories across cultures and generations. Music: Josh Conroy, bass.
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Workshop on Funding Searches & Small Grants – Wed., Feb. 26 (3:30 – 5pm), Lindell 301
The Office of Grants & Sponsored Programs is hosting an event series to support ongoing grant proposal development among faculty and staff. The next session is Wednesday, February 26 (3:30 – 5pm) in Lindell 301.
The topic is Funding Searches & Small Grants. Mary Hollerich of Lindell Library will discuss how to conduct funding searches for grants, and how the Library can help during the lifecycle of your grant. OGSP will give numerous examples of small grants across the disciplines. Twenty minutes will be reserved at the end for writing, consultations, and planning.
Everyone is welcome to attend! If you have a specific interest in grant funding, please let us know in advance. You are welcome to attend even if you have not pinpointed your interest area. Please RSVP to causey@augsburg.edu and contact Lauren Causey with questions.
Link: http://library.augsburg.edu/grants/howto#s-lg-box-16912579
(Event was rescheduled from Feb. 12)
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Saturday, March 28th, join LGBTQIA+ Student Services, TriBeta, & Strommen Center for Queering Career. This site visit, we will be traveling to the Hennepin County Crime Lab.
Within Hennepin County, the laboratory provides forensic services to over 35 local law enforcement agencies, the Minnesota State Patrol, and several federal law enforcement agencies. The laboratory is staffed by licensed peace officers and civilians serving in the following specialized areas:
DNA
Crime Scene Investigation
Evidence
Latent Print (Fingerprints)
Firearm Examination
We will be touring the lab spaces and learning about each specialized area above.
Queering Career Series works to promote the visibility of local, queer-owned businesses and employees.
We will meet in the Auggies Nest at 10 am, leave no later than 10:30 am, and will be back on campus by 12:30 pm. We will travel as a group on the light rail; day students who want to attend and do not have their Auggie Passes should go to the circulation desk on the first floor of Lindell Library or contact Brittany Stokes at stokesb@augsburg.edu.
RSVP on Auggie Life
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Join LGBTQIA+ Student Services for a night of bouldering at Minneapolis Bouldering Project Thursday, 2/27 6-8 pm!
All skill levels welcome!
RSVP on Auggie Life
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In collaboration with QPA, LGBTQIA+ Student Services will be hosting a Big Gay Snow Day Friday, March 13th. It’s a day filled with snow tubing, hot cocoa, friends, and fun.
This event is taking the place of MBLGTACC – as we were not able to attend this year. So instead, this will be our Minnesota way of enjoying the outdoors, in the gayest way possible.
Post-snow-tubing, we will be coming back to watch a film and enjoy pizza.
We will meet in the Auggies Nest at 3:30 pm and leave no later than 4 pm.
Please dress for the weather!
Students can RSVP on Auggie Life. Please note, space is limited.
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The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to 1,200 middle school and high school students in the Twin Cities. We love being part of the Augsburg community, and we want to connect with more Auggies to our cause! That’s why we’re inviting you to join us at our free & flavorful friendraiser at Surly Brewing Company this spring.
MNUDL Friendraiser
@ Surly Brewing Company
March 12, 2020
5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Bring a friend and don’t worry about bringing a donation. This will just be a fun, casual event to hang out, meet some interesting people, and learn more about ways to connect with our organization!
We hope to see you there!
Please email us at mnudl@augsburg.edu if you have any questions.
You don’t need a ticket to attend, but please RSVP below (for planning purposes):
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Thur, April 16th
5:00 – 7:00 PM
East Commons – Christensen Center
Lavender Celebration is a reception and annual graduation ceremony to recognize our LGBTQIA+ and Ally graduating students, along with honoring our students, staff, and faculty.
We recognize graduating students with a rainbow honor cord, award outstanding individuals for their work and contributions for Queer and Trans students at Augsburg University. Scholarships are also awarded at this time.
This event is open to all students, staff, and faculty who wish to help us celebrate graduation and LGBTQIA+ advocacy on campus and in the broader Augsburg community.
You can RSVP on Auggie Life; please be advised space is limited!
In addition to RSVPing, please take a moment to nominate student leaders, staff, faculty, or departments who work to dismantle systems of homophobia & transphobia at Augsburg and beyond.
Augsburg University LGBTQIA+ Awards & Scholarships 2020
Nomination Deadline: Friday, March 27th
Recipients Notified: April 3rd
Nomination Form
Nominations are being accepted for the following awards & scholarships:
– Karen Neitge Scholarship
– LGBTQIA+ Student Services Scholarship
– LGBTQIA+ Student Leadership Award
– Augsburg Pride Award
Descriptions of qualifications for each award can be found in the form.
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Are you looking for a summer internship or graduating this Spring! If yes, you will not want to miss the MN Private Colleges’ Job & Internship Fair taking place on Thursday, February 27, 2020, from 9:00 am-2:00 pm (come and stay for as long as you like) at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
**NO REGISTRATION FEE IN 2020!
**SHUTTLE SERVICE WILL BE PROVIDED FOR FREE!
Who Should Attend:
Open to undergraduate students (sophomores, juniors, seniors, and Dec. 2019 graduates) from the Minnesota Private Colleges.
Why Attend:
By attending the Job & Internship Fair, you will have the opportunity to network with 300+ employers who are interested in starting and maintaining employment relationships with Minnesota graduates! Many of the employers who will be present at the event will be actively recruiting for jobs and internships. Other employers may anticipate hiring in the next six months. No matter what the organizations’ objectives maybe, as an attendee, you can take advantage of speaking with recruiters from a variety of different industries to learn how your career goals may fit with their hiring needs.
Registration Process:
Students must register through Handshake (link below) to attend
(no walk-ins day of fair)
Registered Employers: http://mnpcfair.org/
If you have any questions email careers@augsburg.edu or call 612-330-1148.
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Join LGBTQIA+ Student Services, Monday, March 9th, 10 am to 2 pm for their upcoming scholarship fundraiser, Cutz 4 Queerz.
We will be hosting barbers & stylists from both Prohibition Barbers and Fox Den Salon; this is an open, walk-in style event. All haircuts will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis. All haircuts are free-will donation, with a suggested donation of $20. All barbers and stylists are donating their time and energy – as all proceeds made will go towards the LGBTQIA+ Student Services Scholarship, which will be awarded at Lavender Celebration, April 16th.
This event is open to all faculty, staff, students, and the community.
Cuts are available for people of all genders and hair types.
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Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am for Interfaith Senior Chapel with Adbirhman Aden ’20 and Sumayo Saed ’20.
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Do you want to know how you can do your part in helping fight against climate change? Join the Environmental Stewards on campus in learning how to caucus for the climate at 7PM on Thursday, February 20th in Hagfors 108.
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There are a few upcoming, local, workshops about grant funding from National Endowment for the Humanities. Faculty are welcome to register and attend the workshops at nearby campuses:
MARCH 10 – ST OLAF COLLEGE
St. Olaf is hosting NEH’s Dr. Russell Wyland in Northfield on Tuesday, March 10
2:15 – 3:30pm Overview of NEH Programs
3:45 – 5pm Tips on Writing an Application/Mock Review Panel.
Location: Black Ballroom, Buntrock Commons
Faculty are welcome to attend the program in Northfield. One-on-one meetings with Dr. Wyland have already filled, but faculty members may request to be added to a waiting list. Please RSVP to Melissa Hager via email at <hager@stolaf.edu> by Friday, February 28.
MARCH 11 – UNIV OF ST THOMAS
St. Thomas will host a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Application Writing Workshop on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 from 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm. Led by Dr. Russel Wyland
12:30 – 1pm check in
1pm – 2:15pm The 1st session will include an overview of NEH programs and initiatives,
as well as tips and strategies for preparing quality applications.
2:30 – 4pm The 2nd session will focus on strategies for writing competitive
proposals
Location: 100 McNealy Hall, Building #31
Register by 3/6 at this link https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ef-BoIwx7EWV8zjrwoAUcs7d1irAynRCmtbGPqwKKOpUMEgwMzA1QjhOUkowVU5KQ0c2SzBFS0EwMS4u
MARCH 27 – UNIV OF MN
On March 27, 12:30-3:15 pm, the College of Liberal Arts at the University of MN will be hosting a workshop led by National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Senior Program Officer Mary Macklem. While the primary focus will be the Fellowship, she will also provide an overview of funding opportunities throughout NEH. The event will take place on the east bank of the Minneapolis campus, in Walter Library 101. Slots for individual appointments are all taken.
Register at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-UDToXDuqQQ8lMhjoRGeEgMRQCOyhm_aAHienz7g41bB4fg/viewform
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Are you a Comm Major looking to study abroad? Want to get intercultural experience? Interested in using your media skills to engage in social justice issues?
Join us for the Fall 2020 semester in Mexico:
COMMUNICATION & MEDIA STUDIES: MIGRATION & SOCIAL CHANGE IN MEXICO
Develop yourself as a socially-conscious media professional equipped for the challenges of modern-day media! During your semester in Cuernavaca, Mexico, you will:
-Hear from experienced professionals on responsible journalism on critical issues such as (im)migration and the environment.
-Listen to the stories from those traditionally marginalized by society such as migrants, deportees, immigrant returnees from the U.S. and Canada, indigenous people, women, LGBTQ people, and low-income people.
-Engage deeply with critical issues facing the U.S. and Mexico.
-Learn to look at the world through the intersectional lenses of people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Costs for this program are often LOWER than your costs on campus because:
-You can use your full financial aid package for semester programs off-campus
-You will recieve a $1500 CGEE Travel Grant on top of your fin aid, just for being an Auggie!
-Many additional scholarship opportunities available
This program is great for Communications Majors or Minors in their Sophomore or Junior years. Check out the website for more info!
Apply by March 1
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Join us in Gundale Chapel tonight at 8:00 PM for our Wellness Wednesday worship: “Wholey Wellness”. Worship in song, meditation, and small group conversation. All are welcome.
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Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am to hear Kevin Cheatham, Assistant Director, TRIO Student Support Services, preach. Augsburg student Martha Young will play the piano prelude.
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Augsburg’s CGEE study center in Southern Africa offers an experiential, community-based, social-justice focused semester program in fall or spring:
Nation Building and Decolonizing the Mind in Southern Africa
Stay on-track to graduate by taking 16+ credits. Courses are available in History, Political Science, Religion, wellness, or even choose an internship as part of your semester. All courses are in English. Your semester starts in South Africa and then continues on to Namibia. Study in TWO countries in one semester!
For fall 2020 only: CGEE is providing **FREE AIRFARE** for all Fall 2020 semester students in Southern Africa!
You can use your full semester financial-aid package to help pay for the program, and additionally you will receive an automatic CGEE Travel Grant scholarship of $1,500, and free airfare for fall 2020, making a semester at CGEE Southern Africa one of the most affordable study abroad semester programs!
You can check off the following requirements on the program:
· Social and Behavioral Sciences (two course options available)
· Humanities requirement
· Search for Meaning II
· Recreational Wellness
· + your Augsburg Experience requirement!
Apply by March 1
Get more information about CGEE Southern Africa and apply online
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Are you a commuter? Do you want to get connected on campus, meet other commuters, and discuss topics important to your experience here at Augsburg? Come to the Commuter Student Check-in on Monday, February 24. Our discussion topic this month will involve how being a commuter impacts your classroom experience. Snacks will be provided. Come when you can, leave when you must.
Monday, February 24
9:00 – 10:00 AM
Oren Gateway Center 100
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2020 is the inaugural year of The Forum on Workplace Inclusion annual conference at Augsburg University! Augsburg faculty and staff are given a special discounted rate to The Forum’s 2020 annual conference. Visit the rates page (https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/conference-rates/#discount-rates) for rates information. Don’t miss out in the nation’s largest workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion conference, and register with the special discounted rate!
When registering, select “Augsburg Faculty / Staff” registration type to receive the discount.
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Spring 2020 commencement tickets are now available to all eligible graduates.
To access the ticketing site:
Visit the Augsburg University Commencement website and click on the Participation Form and Ticket Request button located on the right-hand side of the page.
Once at the ticketing site, select “login” to begin your registration. NOTE: You will be required to log in using your Augsburg-issued Augnet credentials.
If you completed your graduation requirements and did not extend your Augnet access and are therefore unable to access your Augnet account at this time, please contact events@augsburg.edu after tickets become available and we will assist with getting your tickets issued.
After logging in, select Commencement 2020 to be directed to the ticket request site.
After completing your order, your tickets will be emailed to your Augsburg-issued email as an attached .pdf from donotreply@universitytickets.com. Please save that email in a location that you can easily locate.
Commencement Website
Additional information you will need for the ceremony can be found on the Commencement website. If you have questions about the ticketing process that aren’t on the website, please contact University Events at (612) 330-1104 or by email at events@augsburg.edu.
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The Center for Wellness & Counseling (CWC) welcomes Memorial Blood Centers for its annual Spring Blood Drive on Wednesday 3/4/2020 from 10:00 – 4:00 pm in the East Commons (upstairs Christensen Center). Please consider scheduling a blood donation that day. You can schedule an online appointment at http://www.mbc.org/searchdrives and enter sponsor code 0027. Or you can call the CWC office at 612-330-1707 to schedule an appointment time as well. Please help save lives and donate blood on Wednesday, March 4th!
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Looking for assistance as you prepare for the upcoming MN Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair? Or are you in the process of applying for a job or internship? The Strommen Center (in collaboration with UpTurnships) is pleased to offer additional resume and mock interview appointments for students on Thursday, February 20 and next Tuesday, February 25!
If you’re interested in refining your interview skills and/or having your resume reviewed, please schedule an appointment with a Career Coach in Handshake .
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THE 2020 DISTINGUISHED CARLSON LECTURE: AN EVENING WITH GLORIA STEINEM
Gloria Steinem will be interviewed today at the Northrop Theater at the UMN for a live audience. I have two free tickets available. Please email me or call at x1378 if you are interested.
Show starts at 6 pm.
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The Augsburg Native American Film Series presents Blood Memory on February 19, 2020.
The title “Blood Memory” is derived from the concept that the experiences of one generation are passed onto the next through DNA. Future generations live with the shared knowledge of their ancestors – meaning there is a foundation of survival instinct and cultural identity that exists within us prior to learned experience. In many ways, this is a beautiful and poetic concept, but trauma and abuse can also be transferred intergenerationally, sometimes unknown to the carrier. This film is about acknowledging and honoring all aspects of blood memory, and how we as individuals and community members heal our collective traumas and learn to pass positive ancestral knowledge to the next generation–Director’s Statement (Blood Memory, Official Film Site)
Blood Memory, a true life “dark-horse political thriller”, tells Sandy White Hawk’s story of adoption out of her home community at a young age and her work to help the “stolen generation” of the American Indian Adoption Era return home. Intertwined with her saga is that of Mark Fiddler, an ICWA lawyer whose advocacy as co-council in Adoptive Couple vs. Baby Girl 2013 helped to dismantle the law he once fought to protect (Vision Maker Media). Join Sandy White Hawk for an evening of screening the film and discussion.
Where & When: February 19, 2020
Augsburg University
Sateren Auditorium, Music Hall, 715 22nd Ave South
Reception 6:15-6:45
Screening begins at 7:00
Discussion with participants follows
This event is free to the public
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Are you looking for a summer internship or graduating this Spring! If yes, you will not want to miss the MN Private Colleges’ Job & Internship Fair taking place on Thursday, February 27, 2020, from 9:00 am-2:00 pm (come and stay for as long as you like) at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
**NO REGISTRATION FEE IN 2020!
**SHUTTLE SERVICE WILL BE PROVIDED FOR FREE!
Who Should Attend:
Open to undergraduate students (sophomores, juniors, seniors, and Dec. 2019 graduates) from the Minnesota Private Colleges.
Why Attend:
By attending the Job & Internship Fair, you will have the opportunity to network with 300+ employers who are interested in starting and maintaining employment relationships with Minnesota graduates! Many of the employers who will be present at the event will be actively recruiting for jobs and internships. Other employers may anticipate hiring in the next six months. No matter what the organizations’ objectives maybe, as an attendee, you can take advantage of speaking with recruiters from a variety of different industries to learn how your career goals may fit with their hiring needs.
Registration Process:
Students must register through Handshake (link below) to attend
(no walk-ins day of fair)
Registered Employers: http://mnpcfair.org/
If you have any questions email careers@augsburg.edu or call 612-330-1148.
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Are you a commuter? Do you want to get connected on campus, meet other commuters, and discuss topics important to your experience here at Augsburg? Come to the Commuter Student Check-in on Monday, February 24. Our discussion topic this month will involve how being a commuter impacts your classroom experience. Snacks will be provided. Come when you can, leave when you must.
Monday, February 24
9:00 – 10:00 AM
Oren Gateway Center 100
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There are still tickets available for “Tienda” – Especially on Saturday!!
Tickets are required and can be reserved following the link below
> $20 Immersive Seating (includes small samples of Mexican food & drink)
> FREE Balcony Seating
ABOUT “TIENDA”
The opera tells the story of Luis Garzón, a Mexican musician who immigrated to Minneapolis in 1886 and opened a small Mexican grocery store, or tienda, in St. Paul in the 1920s. While Luis had married an American woman and was fully integrated into Minnesotan society, his store served as a community hub for the newest arrivals from Mexico, many of whom had fled the Mexican Revolution and now toiled on the sugar beet farms of rural Minnesota. “Tienda” explores the immigrant experience: what must be left behind—and what cannot be forgotten—on the journey to a new home.
The opera is composed by Augsburg Music faculty member Reinaldo Moya and will also include the Augsburg Orchestra & The Augsburg Choir.
Reserve Tickets below…
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Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am today for a worship service of spirituals, songs and words of inspiration. Rev. Babette Chatman, University Pastor, and Sarah Swindall, pastoral intern, will lead the service. Musicians are Sonja Thompson, organ and piano; Deanna Davis, vocals; and Stephanie Johnson, trumpet.
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Faculty and Staff, Reduce Registration to 32nd Annual Forum on Workplace Inclusion
2020 is the inaugural year of The Forum on Workplace Inclusion annual conference at Augsburg University! Augsburg faculty and staff are given a special discounted rate to The Forum’s 2020 annual conference. Visit the rates page (https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/conference-rates/#discount-rates) for rates information. Don’t miss out in the nation’s largest workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion conference, and register with the special discounted rate!
When registering, select “Augsburg Faculty / Staff” registration type to receive the discount.
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Need a little stress relief? Want to get a good start to your week? Stop by the Center for Wellness & Counseling (CWC) office every Monday from 10:30 – 11:30 am to mingle and sit with our four legged furry friends from Paws for Learning. All are welcome so stop by the CWC office located on the first floor of the Anderson Residence Hall. Questions call the CWC office 612-330-1707.
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Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am to hear Daisy, Coco, and Sunny Leonard, sisters who are on the Interfaith Youth Council board, share their 5-year journey of religion exploration. They are on campus as part of the Interfaith Youth Day of Service. Musicians: DJ Micky Breeze and Zulu King Reies.
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Join LGBTQIA+ Student Services for a night of bouldering at Minneapolis Bouldering Project Thursday, 2/27 6-8 pm!
All skill levels welcome!
RSVP on Auggie Life
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Last chance to attend the spring Retirewise Workshop sessions! Sessions begin February 18th!
Augsburg Wellbeing is inviting the Retirewise program back to campus. Retirewise is a financial and retirement education program presented by MetLife and is coordinated by our benefits broker, NFP. This program has been well received in the past, so we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to participate.
We invite you to learn more and see for yourself what action steps you can take to better prepare you to Retirewise. In just a few sessions you’ll be on your way to creating a realistic financial and retirement plan that works for you.
Join your colleagues for the complimentary, practical and straightforward Retirewise workshop series. It doesn’t matter how much or how little planning you’ve done, or if your retirement is many years away, you’ll find the Retirewise workshops worthwhile.
For more detailed information about the workshop series, and to register for the event, follow this registration link:
https://www.metlifeplansmart.com/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=517372
By registering, you are committing to attend each session in this 4-workshop series. Specific dates, times, and locations are provided in the registration link.
Retirewise Information Flyer:
http://web.augsburg.edu/hr/2020_Wellbeing/Retirewise%20Flyer%20(Augsburg%20University)
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Workshop on Funding Searches & Small Grants – Wed., Feb. 26 (3:30 – 5pm), Lindell 301
The Office of Grants & Sponsored Programs is hosting an event series to support ongoing grant proposal development among faculty and staff. The next session is Wednesday, February 26 (3:30 – 5pm) in Lindell 301.
The topic is Funding Searches & Small Grants. Mary Hollerich of Lindell Library will discuss how to conduct funding searches for grants, and how the Library can help during the lifecycle of your grant. OGSP will give numerous examples of small grants across the disciplines. Twenty minutes will be reserved at the end for writing, consultations, and planning.
Everyone is welcome to attend! If you have a specific interest in grant funding, please let us know in advance. You are welcome to attend even if you have not pinpointed your interest area. Please RSVP to causey@augsburg.edu and contact Lauren Causey with questions.
Link: http://library.augsburg.edu/grants/howto#s-lg-box-16912579
(Event was rescheduled from Feb. 12)
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There are still tickets available for “Tienda” – Especially on Saturday!!
Tickets are required and can be reserved following the link below
> $20 Immersive Seating (includes small samples of Mexican food & drink)
> FREE Balcony Seating
ABOUT “TIENDA”
The opera tells the story of Luis Garzón, a Mexican musician who immigrated to Minneapolis in 1886 and opened a small Mexican grocery store, or tienda, in St. Paul in the 1920s. While Luis had married an American woman and was fully integrated into Minnesotan society, his store served as a community hub for the newest arrivals from Mexico, many of whom had fled the Mexican Revolution and now toiled on the sugar beet farms of rural Minnesota. “Tienda” explores the immigrant experience: what must be left behind—and what cannot be forgotten—on the journey to a new home.
The opera is composed by Augsburg Music faculty member Reinaldo Moya and will also include the Augsburg Orchestra & The Augsburg Choir.
Reserve Tickets below…
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Elaine Eschenbacher, director of the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship, will host a webinar on signature experience and problem-based learning at Augsburg. The webinar will be recorded Monday, Feb. 17 from 10-11 a.m. and will be available to stream live at that time. The recording will be available to review by the following week.
To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the live-stream link when available, visit the All Hands page.
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Are you a commuter? Do you want to get connected on campus, meet other commuters, and discuss topics important to your experience here at Augsburg? Come to the Commuter Student Check-in on Monday, February 24. Our discussion topic this month will involve how being a commuter impacts your classroom experience. Snacks will be provided. Come when you can, leave when you must.
Monday, February 24
9:00 – 10:00 AM
Oren Gateway Center 100
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As a continuation of or Queering Career series, LGBTQIA+ Student Services is sponsoring visits to local queer-owned businesses.
Monday, February 17th, we will visit Jackalope Tattoo.
Jackalope Tattoo is a non-binary POC owned. It is home to nine talented female and non-binary identifying tattoo artists located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, who specialize in custom tattoo designs. We have a mission to create a safe space for the LGBTQIA+ community, POC, and women. Find out more about Jackalope Tattoo here.
We will meet in the Auggies Nest at 12 pm, leave no later than 12:30 pm, and will be back on campus by 2 pm. Transportation will be provided.
RSVP on Auggie Life
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Elaine Eschenbacher, director of the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship, will host a webinar on signature experience and problem-based learning at Augsburg. The webinar will be recorded Monday, Feb. 17 from 10-11 a.m. and will be available to stream live at that time. The recording will be available to review by the following week.
To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the live-stream link when available, visit the All Hands page.
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Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am to hear Darrell Gillespie, Dean of Students, Lower School, Hope Academy, preach, and Ruth Maghanga sing.
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The Augsburg Native American Film Series presents Blood Memory on February 19, 2020.
The title “Blood Memory” is derived from the concept that the experiences of one generation are passed onto the next through DNA. Future generations live with the shared knowledge of their ancestors – meaning there is a foundation of survival instinct and cultural identity that exists within us prior to learned experience. In many ways, this is a beautiful and poetic concept, but trauma and abuse can also be transferred intergenerationally, sometimes unknown to the carrier. This film is about acknowledging and honoring all aspects of blood memory, and how we as individuals and community members heal our collective traumas and learn to pass positive ancestral knowledge to the next generation–Director’s Statement (Blood Memory, Official Film Site)
Blood Memory, a true life “dark-horse political thriller”, tells Sandy White Hawk’s story of adoption out of her home community at a young age and her work to help the “stolen generation” of the American Indian Adoption Era return home. Intertwined with her saga is that of Mark Fiddler, an ICWA lawyer whose advocacy as co-council in Adoptive Couple vs. Baby Girl 2013 helped to dismantle the law he once fought to protect (Vision Maker Media). Join Sandy White Hawk for an evening of screening the film and discussion.
Where & When: February 19, 2020
Augsburg University
Sateren Auditorium, Music Hall, 715 22nd Ave South
Reception 6:15-6:45
Screening begins at 7:00
Discussion with participants follows
This event is free to the public
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You want to study abroad, but there are so many choices … Short program or semester? Big city or small town? University-campus or community-based? Major classes or general requirements? How do you pick THE ONE and find your perfect match?!
Come to the STUDY ABROAD & AWAY FAIR and FIND YOUR MATCH!
TODAY! February 14
10 am – 1pm
Christensen Center lobby
There will be multiple program representatives there to answer your questions, study abroad alumni who can share their experiences and advice, and lots of information for you pick up.
See you at the Fair! Make sure to enter the prize drawing while you’re there!
Have any questions beforehand? get in touch:
abroad@augsburg.edu
studyabroad.augsburg.edu
or
Stop by our office: Oyate Commons, lower level of Christensen Center
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Are you looking for a summer internship or graduating this Spring! If yes, you will not want to miss the MN Private Colleges’ Job & Internship Fair taking place on Thursday, February 27, 2020, from 9:00 am-2:00 pm (come and stay for as long as you like) at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
**NO REGISTRATION FEE IN 2020!
**SHUTTLE SERVICE WILL BE PROVIDED FOR FREE!
Who Should Attend:
Open to undergraduate students (sophomores, juniors, seniors, and Dec. 2019 graduates) from the Minnesota Private Colleges.
Why Attend:
By attending the Job & Internship Fair, you will have the opportunity to network with 300+ employers who are interested in starting and maintaining employment relationships with Minnesota graduates! Many of the employers who will be present at the event will be actively recruiting for jobs and internships. Other employers may anticipate hiring in the next six months. No matter what the organizations’ objectives maybe, as an attendee, you can take advantage of speaking with recruiters from a variety of different industries to learn how your career goals may fit with their hiring needs.
Registration Process:
Students must register through Handshake (link below) to attend
(no walk-ins day of fair)
Registered Employers: http://mnpcfair.org/
If you have any questions email careers@augsburg.edu or call 612-330-1148.
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Join LGBTQIA+ Student Services for a night of bouldering at Minneapolis Bouldering Project Thursday, 2/27 6-8 pm!
All skill levels welcome!
RSVP on Auggie Life
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As a continuation of or Queering Career series, LGBTQIA+ Student Services is sponsoring visits to local queer-owned businesses.
Monday, February 17th, we will visit Jackalope Tattoo.
We will meet in the Auggies Nest at 12 pm, leave no later than 12:30 pm, and will be back on campus by 2 pm. Transportation will be provided.
RSVP on Auggie Life
