Augsburg University News and Announcements
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The Sesquicentennial Brown Bag series resumes on Wednesday, January 22, at noon in the Marshall Room. In a presentation titled “Telling Our Neighborhood’s History with Digital Tools,” Jacqui deVries (History), Christy Mattingly (IT), and Anduin Wilhide (U of MN) will share highlights from their collaborative work developing a digital walking tour of the historic Cedar-Riverside neighborhood. Please join us.
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Join me and the DPS team in congratulating Scott Brownell as he takes on a new leadership role in security at 3M. Scott will be leaving his role as Director of Public Safety at Augsburg as of January 24. I have long appreciated his work in building and leading a professional and committed Public Safety team for our campus; I know these attributes will be assets to him and 3M in his new position.
We will gather:
Thursday, January 23
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
OGC 100
Light refreshments will be served.
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Public leadership to make change requires the use of both the “head” and the “heart” to mobilize others to act effectively on behalf of shared values. It engages people in interpreting why they should change the world – their motivation – and how they can act to change it – their strategy. Public narrative is the “why” – the art of translating values into action through stories. Learn about how to craft your own public narrative and relate the story of self, story of us, and story of now.
This workshop builds on other Sabo Center workshops last semester focused on change-making skills. Whether or not you attended a workshop last semester–JOIN US!
Thursday, January 23
3:40-5 p.m.
OGC 114
Led by Dennis Donovan. Dennis teaches co-creative politics skills to people of all ages in the Twin Cities, across the US, and around the world who want to make positive change in their communities.
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2020 Augsburg MLK Convocation
Monday, January 20, 2020
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Chapel
Dr. John S Wright.: “Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?
John S. Wright is the Morse-Amoco Distinguished Teaching Full Professor of African American & African Studies and English at the University of Minnesota. Wright, who was born in Minneapolis, earned a Ph.D. in American Studies and the History of African peoples, an M.A. in English and American literature, and a Bachelor’s of Electrical Engineering at the University of Minnesota. He helped lead the student movement that founded the University’s Department of African American & African Studies, which he chaired for three terms, and its Martin Luther King Program, which he administered from 1970-73. Wright also built a major in Afro-American and African Studies at Carleton College, where he taught from 1973-83.
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MLK Day of Action Revisited will provide an opportunity for Augsburg faculty, staff, and students to revisit and hear updates on various aspects of the 2019 MLK Day of Action. Attendees will also be able to participate in and/or learn from select workshops, discussions, and panels focused on topic areas related to equity and inclusion.
Date: January 20th, 2020
Time: 9:00 am – 12:15 pm
Location: Hoversten Chapel
Please feel free to contact Equity and Inclusion Initiatives at inclusion@augsburg.edu or (612)-330-1126 for any questions or concerns.
Note: This event will be followed by the 2020 Augsburg University MLK Day Convocation at 1:00 p.m
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Interested in learning more about what it takes to be in STEM Peer Mentoring?
Come join us at our info session FRIDAY 1/17/20 (10:40am-11:10am) in Hagfors Suite 101. This is an opportunity to learn more about SPM, including what it could look like to be a mentor/mentee!
STEM majors of all years are welcome to come. Junior and Senior Biology majors are especially encouraged to attend!
Come ask questions and get involved. There will be bagels and coffee!
Any questions, please contact stempeer@augsburg.edu
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LIVING GREEN IN AMSTERDAM, Study Abroad May 7-22, 2020
Program Leaders: Lars Christiansen and Allyson Green
Love to explore? Have a sense of adventure? Like to walk and take trains? Like to ride bike? See cities by boat? Enjoy gardens? Markets? Architecture? Parks? Ever been interested in how the people of the Netherlands live? Do you have the desire to learn about innovative and creative solutions to environmental challenges? Would you like to have new ideas and tools to make positive changes back here in the U.S.?
Join Allyson Green and Lars Christiansen on a two-week exploration of urban environmental sustainability in Amsterdam and Delft, Netherlands in May 2020! We begin with several course sessions in Minneapolis in early May, and then depart for the Netherlands on May 7. We return two weeks later. There is so much to see and discover! We hope you join us.
This is a 6-credit program:
Students choose one SOC/URB course for 4 credits:
SOC/URB 111: City Life: Intro to Urban Sociology (fulfills Social Behavioral Sciences LAF), or
SOC/URB 295: Living Green in Amsterdam (elective)
All students also take INS 292 for 2 credits:
INS 292: Topics: Environmental Sustainability through an Intercultural Lens
This program also fulfills the Augsburg Experience requirement.
Program Cost: $5,500
*This all-inclusive program fee covers: tuition for 6 credits, international round-trip airfare from Minneapolis, all lodging, all meals, all transportation during the program, and all program activities.
Financial Aid: Check with Student Financial Services in Sverdrup hall to learn about how your financial aid package might help cover the cost of this program.
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Study Abroad for 2 weeks in summer and earn 4 credits + Augsburg Experience!
***Economic Crisis, Small Business & Ethics in Greece***
Course options:
KEY 490, ECO 495 , or BUS 495 (students register for one course).
This program also fulfills the Augsburg Experience requirement.
Faculty Leaders:
Stella Hofrenning and Phyllis Kapetenakis
Travel Dates: May 12-30, 2020 Approximately 3 pre-travel meetings will also be held
Description:
This program explores economic, business, ethical and religious forces that have created vast changes in Greek life. Examine challenges and opportunities in Greece as it has suffered from economic crisis combined with the current refugee crisis. Gain an understanding of Greek history, Greek culture, and how that has led to the current Greek business/economic model. Through these connections, you will develop an understanding of Greece’s interaction with the European Union and the current instability in the region.
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Did you know the Music and Theater Departments are collaborating on a musical called All That we Carry which is based on stories from throughout the history of Augsburg University? Did you know it was coordinated and developed by past students, staff and faculty and will be directed by Augsburg Theater department graduate and fellow Auggie, Malick Ceesay?
Auditions will be held Wednesday, January 22 and Thursday January 23 from 3:30-9:30 pm.
Sign up on the doors of Tjornhom-Nelson Theater in the Atrium of Foss Center!
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This summer, join The Minnesota Urban Debate League for speech and debate camp on Augsburg University’s campus!
Students will have fun with friends, learn something new, and gain crucial skills like argumentation and public speaking at these day-long and sleepaway camp options.
Come to the Minnesota Debate and Advocacy Workshop (MDAW) for middle and high school students. MDAW is a collaborative effort between The Minnesota Urban Debate League (a program of Augsburg University) and The University of Minnesota Debate Team.
Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. Our goal is to increase access to speech & debate for schools, coaches, and students entering 6th – 12th grade providing a high quality summer camp experience to students in the Twin Cities Metro and the Upper Midwest region.
2020 SPEECH & DEBATE CAMP OFFERINGS
Middle School (5 days each, daytime only)
– Middle School Policy Debate Camp
– Middle School Speech Camp
– Middle School Congressional Debate Camp
For more details, costs, and registration visit: augsburg.edu/urbandebateleague/mdaw/ms
High School (residential and commuter options available)
– Congressional Debate Camp (1 session)
– Policy Debate Camp (2 sessions)
–> Extended – for intermediate and advanced students
–> Core – for beginning and intermediate (advanced students may attend as camp leaders)
For more date details, cost, and registration visit: augsburg.edu/urbandebateleague/mdaw/
Register here: http://bit.ly/mdawreg2020
Full and partial scholarships available! bit.ly/mdawscholarship2020
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Do you want to take action? Are you working on a public project or problem and need to workshop, brainstorm, or ask for ideas about how to proceed? Bring your project to Civic Action Coaching!
There will be 4 sessions planned for the spring semester. Come to one or all of them–the most important thing is to be prepared with a project you are working on our would like to work on. For students who want to take action!
Monday, January 27, 3:10-4:40 p.m., OGC 114
Monday, February 17, 3:10-4:40 p.m., OGC 114
Monday, March 23, 3:10-4:40 p.m., OGC 114
Monday, April 13, 3:10-4:40 p.m., OGC 114
Sessions will be led by Dennis Donovan of the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship. Dennis teaches co-creative politics skills to people of all ages in the Twin Cities, across the US, and around the world who want to make positive change in their communities. Questions? Email donovan@augsburg.edu or bouzardg@augsburg.edu.
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MLK Day of Action Revisited will provide an opportunity for Augsburg faculty, staff, and students to revisit and hear updates on various aspects of the 2019 MLK Day of Action. Attendees will also be able to participate in and/or learn from select workshops, discussions, and panels focused on topic areas related to equity and inclusion.
Date: January 20th, 2020
Time: 9:00 am – 12:15 pm
Location: Hoversten Chapel
Please feel free to contact Equity and Inclusion Initiatives at inclusion@augsburg.edu or (612)-330-1126 for any questions or concerns.
Note: This event will be followed by the 2020 Augsburg University MLK Day Convocation at 1:00 p.m
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This morning, Hana Dinku, Director of the Pan Afrikan Center, will preach in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am as we continue our chapel series of “Public Church: Sticking with Love,” drawing on the words of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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2020 Augsburg MLK Convocation
Monday, January 20, 2020
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Chapel
Dr. John S Wright.: “Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?
John S. Wright is the Morse-Amoco Distinguished Teaching Full Professor of African American & African Studies and English at the University of Minnesota. Wright, who was born in Minneapolis, earned a Ph.D. in American Studies and the History of African peoples, an M.A. in English and American literature, and a Bachelor’s of Electrical Engineering at the University of Minnesota. He helped lead the student movement that founded the University’s Department of African American & African Studies, which he chaired for three terms, and its Martin Luther King Program, which he administered from 1970-73. Wright also built a major in Afro-American and African Studies at Carleton College, where he taught from 1973-83.
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Interested in learning more about what it takes to be in STEM Peer Mentoring?
Come join us at our info session FRIDAY 1/17/20 (10:40am-11:10am) in Hagfors Suite 101. This is an opportunity to learn more about SPM, including what it could look like to be a mentor/mentee!
STEM majors of all years are welcome to come. Junior and Senior Biology majors are especially encouraged to attend!
Come ask questions and get involved. There will be bagels and coffee!
Any questions, please contact stempeer@augsburg.edu
submitted by lewisgg@augsburg.edu
Did you know the Music and Theater Departments are collaborating on a musical called All That we Carry which is based on stories from throughout the history of Augsburg University? Did you know it was coordinated and developed by past students, staff and faculty and will be directed by Augsburg Theater department graduate and fellow Auggie, Malick Ceesay?
Auditions will be held Wednesday, January 22 and Thursday January 23 from 3:30-9:30 pm.
Sign up on the doors of Tjornhom-Nelson Theater in the Atrium of Foss Center!
submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu
Public leadership to make change requires the use of both the “head” and the “heart” to mobilize others to act effectively on behalf of shared values. It engages people in interpreting why they should change the world – their motivation – and how they can act to change it – their strategy. Public narrative is the “why” – the art of translating values into action through stories. Learn about how to craft your own public narrative and relate the story of self, story of us, and story of now.
This workshop builds on other Sabo Center workshops last semester focused on change-making skills. Whether or not you attended a workshop last semester–JOIN US!
Thursday, January 23
3:40-5 p.m.
OGC 114
Led by Dennis Donovan. Dennis teaches co-creative politics skills to people of all ages in the Twin Cities, across the US, and around the world who want to make positive change in their communities.
submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu
Do you want to take action? Are you working on a public project or problem and need to workshop, brainstorm, or ask for ideas about how to proceed? Bring your project to Civic Action Coaching!
There will be 4 sessions planned for the spring semester. Come to one or all of them–the most important thing is to be prepared with a project you are working on our would like to work on. For students who want to take action!
Monday, January 27, 3:10-4:40 p.m., OGC 114
Monday, February 17, 3:10-4:40 p.m., OGC 114
Monday, March 23, 3:10-4:40 p.m., OGC 114
Monday, April 13, 3:10-4:40 p.m., OGC 114
Sessions will be led by Dennis Donovan of the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship. Dennis teaches co-creative politics skills to people of all ages in the Twin Cities, across the US, and around the world who want to make positive change in their communities. Questions? Email donovan@augsburg.edu or bouzardg@augsburg.edu.
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
Are you interested in studying abroad in Japan?
Come learn about the Augsburg exchange program at iCLA in Kofu, Japan. Take classes at an English-speaking university, and stay on track to graduate. Great for lots of majors!
Dr. Mike Lacktorin Will be visiting from iCLA to talk about the exchange program and Japan! This semester exchange program is open to all Auggies.
Thursday, January 16, 2020
11:25 – 11:55am
Nelson Room (next to Einstein’s in the Christensen Center lobby)
Get more information about the Japan semester exchange at iCLA!
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Come join the fun on the Augsburg Alternative Spring Break trip this March! A group of Augsburg students, led by the Campus Ministries office, will travel to Taos, New Mexico for a week of service, cultural exploration, learning and fun. We will partner with Habitat for Humanity to help restore and build homes for families in need and learn about the challenges that face the Taos community.
For interested students, the Alternative Spring Break trip can be taken as a Augsburg Experience. Please contact Pastor Justin Lind-Ayres for more information.
To register for the Alternative Spring Break trip, click on the link below and follow the instructions. The trip is $250 (including a $100 deposit), which includes travel, most meals, and lodging.
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LIVING GREEN IN AMSTERDAM, Study Abroad May 7-22, 2020
Program Leaders: Lars Christiansen and Allyson Green
Love to explore? Have a sense of adventure? Like to walk and take trains? Like to ride bike? See cities by boat? Enjoy gardens? Markets? Architecture? Parks? Ever been interested in how the people of the Netherlands live? Do you have the desire to learn about innovative and creative solutions to environmental challenges? Would you like to have new ideas and tools to make positive changes back here in the U.S.?
Join Allyson Green and Lars Christiansen on a two-week exploration of urban environmental sustainability in Amsterdam and Delft, Netherlands in May 2020! We begin with several course sessions in Minneapolis in early May, and then depart for the Netherlands on May 7. We return two weeks later. There is so much to see and discover! We hope you join us.
This is a 6-credit program:
Students choose one SOC/URB course for 4 credits:
SOC/URB 111: City Life: Intro to Urban Sociology (fulfills Social Behavioral Sciences LAF), or
SOC/URB 295: Living Green in Amsterdam (elective)
All students also take INS 292 for 2 credits:
INS 292: Topics: Environmental Sustainability through an Intercultural Lens
This program also fulfills the Augsburg Experience requirement.
Program Cost: $5,500
*This all-inclusive program fee covers: tuition for 6 credits, international round-trip airfare from Minneapolis, all lodging, all meals, all transportation during the program, and all program activities.
Financial Aid: Check with Student Financial Services in Sverdrup hall to learn about how your financial aid package might help cover the cost of this program.
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
Study Abroad for 2 weeks in summer and earn 4 credits + Augsburg Experience!
***Economic Crisis, Small Business & Ethics in Greece***
Course options:
KEY 490, ECO 495 , or BUS 495 (students register for one course).
This program also fulfills the Augsburg Experience requirement.
Faculty Leaders:
Stella Hofrenning and Phyllis Kapetenakis
Travel Dates: May 12-30, 2020 Approximately 3 pre-travel meetings will also be held
Description:
This program explores economic, business, ethical and religious forces that have created vast changes in Greek life. Examine challenges and opportunities in Greece as it has suffered from economic crisis combined with the current refugee crisis. Gain an understanding of Greek history, Greek culture, and how that has led to the current Greek business/economic model. Through these connections, you will develop an understanding of Greece’s interaction with the European Union and the current instability in the region.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am as Rev. Babette Chatman, University Pastor, preaches on our January Chapel theme of “Public Church: Sticking with Love.” Together, we will reflect upon this theme in various ways seeking to build on the prophetic call to be a public church for the sake of the gospel. And we will do so, in part, leaning into the Dr. King’s words from his speech in August of 1967: “And I say to you, I have also decided to stick to love…hate is too great a burden to bear.” Amid chaos and hardship in our society, how might we as church stick to an ethic of love and embody a public witness that works for justice and peace in God’s world?
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When: January 16, 2020 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CST
Level: Introductory
Track: D&I Strategy
Presenters: Veronika Hucke, D&I Strategy and Solutions | Lisa Kepinski, Inclusion Institute
Cost: Free
Globally, more than half of companies allow some form of remote work and, in the U.S., it is already a commonplace reality. Remote work can positively impact how we all do work, providing benefits to the employee, the organization and society. Having access to great technology tools and solutions is a vital part of enabling this way of working now and into the future. Yet, equally as important is the experience of being a remote worker and addressing the challenges associated with creating a strong sense of belonging and inclusion in the virtual workplace.
This webinar will share insights from a recent global research study on inclusive remote work and will offer practical tips for what works. Additionally, a case study from Citrix outlining how they have created an inclusive environment for distributed teams to heighten engagement, inclusion, belonging, retention and productivity will be shared during the webinar.
Learning Outcomes
-Understand the framework of remote work and the employee’s experience with this way of working
-Learn about the opportunities and challenges with remote work from multiple perspectives
-Receive pragmatic inspiration on what to do going forward
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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.
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All are invited to a farewell reception for Nate Hallanger next Wednesday, January 15 from 2:30-4:30 in OGC 100. There will be refreshments and a short program at 3:15. Please come as we celebrate and thank Nate for all he has given to Augsburg, and wish him well in his new position!
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Public leadership to make change requires the use of both the “head” and the “heart” to mobilize others to act effectively on behalf of shared values. It engages people in interpreting why they should change the world – their motivation – and how they can act to change it – their strategy. Public narrative is the “why” – the art of translating values into action through stories. Learn about how to craft your own public narrative and relate the story of self, story of us, and story of now.
This workshop builds on other Sabo Center workshops last semester focused on change-making skills. Whether or not you attended a workshop last semester–JOIN US!
Thursday, January 23
3:40-5 p.m.
OGC 114
Led by Dennis Donovan. Dennis teaches co-creative politics skills to people of all ages in the Twin Cities, across the US, and around the world who want to make positive change in their communities.
submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu
Do you want to take action? Are you working on a public project or problem and need to workshop, brainstorm, or ask for ideas about how to proceed? Bring your project to Civic Action Coaching!
There will be 4 sessions planned for the spring semester. Come to one or all of them–the most important thing is to be prepared with a project you are working on our would like to work on. For students who want to take action!
Monday, January 27, 3:10-4:40 p.m., OGC 114
Monday, February 17, 3:10-4:40 p.m., OGC 114
Monday, March 23, 3:10-4:40 p.m., OGC 114
Monday, April 13, 3:10-4:40 p.m., OGC 114
Sessions will be led by Dennis Donovan of the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship. Dennis teaches co-creative politics skills to people of all ages in the Twin Cities, across the US, and around the world who want to make positive change in their communities. Questions? Email donovan@augsburg.edu or bouzardg@augsburg.edu.
submitted by swindall@augsburg.edu
Come join the fun on the Augsburg Alternative Spring Break trip this March! A group of Augsburg students, led by the Campus Ministries office, will travel to Taos, New Mexico for a week of service, cultural exploration, learning and fun. We will partner with Habitat for Humanity to help restore and build homes for families in need and learn about the challenges that face the Taos community.
For interested students, the Alternative Spring Break trip can be taken as a Augsburg Experience. Please contact Pastor Justin Lind-Ayres for more information.
To register for the Alternative Spring Break trip, click on the link below and follow the instructions. The trip is $250 (including a $100 deposit), which includes travel, most meals, and lodging.
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Climate change is an overwhelming topic for many of us to think about and too large of a responsibility for just anyone to pick up.
That’s why the Environmental Stewardship Committee will be hosting a House Party on campus so students concerned about climate change can come together and share their thoughts and ideas on the matter. The House Party will also hold a discussion on what it means to caucus and the process in making a change for climate justice on a political level.
Everyone is welcome! This is a space meant for YOU.
Details:
Thursday, January 23rd
Augsburg Room
5:30pm – 7:30pm
Snacks and beverages will be provided
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MLK Day of Action Revisited will provide an opportunity for Augsburg faculty, staff, and students to revisit and hear updates on various aspects of the 2019 MLK Day of Action. Attendees will also be able to participate in and/or learn from select workshops, discussions, and panels focused on topic areas related to equity and inclusion.
Date: January 20th, 2020
Time: 9:00 am – 12:15 pm
Location: Hoversten Chapel
Please feel free to contact inclusion at inclusion@augsburg.edu or (612)-330-1126 for any questions or concerns.
Note: This event will be followed by the 2020 Augsburg University MLK Day Convocation at 1:00 p.m
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This workshop will highlight four common ideologies, misunderstandings, and behaviors that many well-meaning individuals frequently subscribe to that inadvertently sabotage their best attempts to create and maintain welcoming and inclusive spaces at Augsburg. Additionally, this workshop will provide participants with historical, current, and relevant examples connected to these ideologies, misunderstandings, and behaviors. Finally, this workshop will also allow participants to engage in small group activities and discussions and large group share-outs all related to Augsburg-specific spaces.
To register for this workshop, click HERE.
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
Are you interested in studying abroad in Japan?
Come learn about the Augsburg exchange program at iCLA in Kofu, Japan. Take classes at an English-speaking university, and stay on track to graduate. Great for lots of majors!
Dr. Mike Lacktorin Will be visiting from iCLA to talk about the exchange program and Japan! This semester exchange program is open to all Auggies.
Thursday, January 16, 2020
11:25 – 11:55am
Nelson Room (next to Einstein’s in the Christensen Center lobby)
Get more information about the Japan semester exchange at iCLA!
submitted by mouajj@augsburg.edu
MLK Day of Action Revisited will provide an opportunity for Augsburg faculty, staff, and students to revisit and hear updates on various aspects of the 2019 MLK Day of Action. Attendees will also be able to participate in and/or learn from select workshops, discussions, and panels focused on topic areas related to equity and inclusion.
Date: January 20th, 2020
Time: 9:00 am – 12:15 pm
Location: Hoversten Chapel
Please feel free to contact inclusion at inclusion@augsburg.edu or (651)-330-1126 for any questions or concerns.
Note: This event will be followed by the 2020 Augsburg University MLK Day Convocation at 1:00 p.m
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The Augsburg Women’s Soccer program is hosting an MLK Camp on Monday from 9am to 12pm. The camp is for boys and girls age 6-12 years old. Information and registration is on our home page.
https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2013/7/15/wsoc071513.aspx
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Throughout the month of January, Campus Ministry will draw upon Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at Augsburg and the work and witness of Dr. King in Daily Chapel worship. Our general chapel theme for the month is, “Public Church: Sticking with Love.” Together, we will reflect upon this theme in various ways seeking to build on the prophetic call to be a public church for the sake of the gospel. And we will do so, in part, leaning into the Dr. King’s words from his speech in August of 1967: “And I say to you, I have also decided to stick to love…hate is too great a burden to bear.” Amid chaos and hardship in our society, how might we as church stick to an ethic of love and embody a public witness that works for justice and peace in God’s world?
Today join us in Hoversten chapel at 11:30 am as Rev. Justin Lind-Ayres, University Pastor, preaches on “Sticking with Love.”
submitted by swindall@augsburg.edu
Come join the fun on the Augsburg Alternative Spring Break trip this March! A group of Augsburg students, led by the Campus Ministries office, will travel to Taos, New Mexico for a week of service, cultural exploration, learning and fun. We will partner with Habitat for Humanity to help restore and build homes for families in need and learn about the challenges that face the Taos community.
For interested students, the Alternative Spring Break trip can be taken as a Augsburg Experience. Please contact Pastor Justin Lind-Ayres for more information.
To register for the Alternative Spring Break trip, click on the link below and follow the instructions. The trip is $250 (including a $100 deposit), which includes travel, most meals, and lodging.
submitted by dinku@augsburg.edu
Monday, January 20, 2020
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Augsburg Chapel
625 22nd Ave S,
Minneapolis, MN 55454
Dr. John S Wright.: “Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?
John S. Wright is the Morse-Amoco Distinguished Teaching Full Professor of African American & African Studies and English at the University of Minnesota. Wright, who was born in Minneapolis, earned a Ph.D. in American Studies and the History of African peoples, an M.A. in English and American literature, and a Bachelor’s of Electrical Engineering at the University of Minnesota. He helped lead the student movement that founded the University’s Department of African American & African Studies, which he chaired for three terms, and its Martin Luther King Program, which he administered from 1970-73. Wright also built a major in Afro-American and African Studies at Carleton College, where he taught from 1973-83.
submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu
Public leadership requires the use of both the “head” and the “heart” to mobilize others to act effectively on behalf of shared values. It engages people in interpreting why they should change the world – their motivation – and how they can act to change it – their strategy. Public narrative is the “why” – the art of translating values into action through stories. Learn about how to craft your own public narrative and relate the story of self, story of us, and story of now.
This workshop builds on other Sabo Center workshops last semester focused on change-making skills. Whether or not you attended a workshop last semester–JOIN US!
Thursday, January 23
3:40-5 p.m.
OGC 114
Led by Dennis Donovan. Dennis teaches co-creative politics skills to people of all ages in the Twin Cities, across the US, and around the world who want to make positive change in their communities.
submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu
Do you want to take action? Are you working on a public project or problem and need to workshop, brainstorm, or ask for ideas about how to proceed? Bring your project to Civic Action Coaching!
There will be 4 sessions planned for the spring semester. Come to one or all of them–the most important thing is to be prepared with a project you are working on our would like to work on. For students who want to take action!
Monday, January 27, 3:10-4:40 p.m., OGC 114
Monday, February 17, 3:10-4:40 p.m., OGC 114
Monday, March 23, 3:10-4:40 p.m., OGC 114
Monday, April 13, 3:10-4:40 p.m., OGC 114
Sessions will be led by Dennis Donovan of the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship. Dennis teaches co-creative politics skills to people of all ages in the Twin Cities, across the US, and around the world who want to make positive change in their communities. Questions? Email donovan@augsburg.edu or bouzardg@augsburg.edu.
submitted by waalenk@augsburg.edu
Join the Augsburg Women’s hockey team and the Physician Assistant Studies program for the third annual Animals for Smiles event! Stuffed animals will be donated to pediatric patients at Children’s Minneapolis. The toss will take place during the home hockey game against Bethel on January 17th at 7:00 pm. Stuffed animals will be tossed onto the ice following the first period. Please bring a new stuffed animal, preferably wrapped or bagged so it will stay clean during the toss. Supplies will also be available to wrap toys before entering the rink.
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LIVING GREEN IN AMSTERDAM, Study Abroad May 7-22, 2020
Apply by January 31!
Program Leaders: Lars Christiansen and Allyson Green
Love to explore? Have a sense of adventure? Like to walk and take trains? Like to ride bike? See cities by boat? Enjoy gardens? Markets? Architecture? Parks? Ever been interested in how the people of the Netherlands live? Do you have the desire to learn about innovative and creative solutions to environmental challenges? Would you like to have new ideas and tools to make positive changes back here in the U.S.?
Join Allyson Green and Lars Christiansen on a two-week exploration of urban environmental sustainability in Amsterdam and Delft, Netherlands in May 2020! We begin with several course sessions in Minneapolis in early May, and then depart for the Netherlands on May 7. We return two weeks later. There is so much to see and discover! We hope you join us.
This is a 6-credit program:
Students choose one SOC/URB course for 4 credits:
SOC/URB 111: City Life: Intro to Urban Sociology (fulfills Social Behavioral Sciences LAF), or
SOC/URB 295: Living Green in Amsterdam (elective)
All students also take INS 292 for 2 credits:
INS 292: Topics: Environmental Sustainability through an Intercultural Lens
This program also fulfills the Augsburg Experience requirement.
Program Cost: $5,500
*This all-inclusive program fee covers: tuition for 6 credits, international round-trip airfare from Minneapolis, all lodging, all meals, all transportation during the program, and all program activities.
Financial Aid: Check with Student Financial Services in Sverdrup hall to learn about how your financial aid package might help cover the cost of this program.
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
Looking for an exciting, competitive, and educational camp for middle and high school students this summer?
Come to the Minnesota Debate and Advocacy Workshop (MDAW) for middle and high school students. Registration and scholarship applications are now open!
MDAW is a collaborative effort between The Minnesota Urban Debate League (a program of Augsburg University) and The University of Minnesota Debate Team. Our goal is to increase access to debate for schools, coaches, and students entering 6th – 12th grade providing a high quality summer camp experience to students in the Twin Cities Metro and the Upper Midwest region.
For our 17th year, we’ve got new camp offerings, see details to find the right camp (or camps) for your student!
2020 SPEECH & DEBATE CAMP OFFERINGS
Middle School (5 days each, daytime only)
– Middle School Policy Debate Camp
– Middle School Speech Camp
– Middle School Congressional Debate Camp
High School (residential and commuter options available)
– Congressional Debate Camp (1 session)
– Policy Debate Camp (2 sessions)
* Extended – for intermediate and advanced students
* Core – for beginning and intermediate (advanced students may attend as camp leaders)
submitted by lopezfr@augsburg.edu
When: January 16, 2020 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CST
Level: Introductory
Track: D&I Strategy
Presenters: Veronika Hucke, D&I Strategy and Solutions | Lisa Kepinski, Inclusion Institute
Cost: Free
Globally, more than half of companies allow some form of remote work and, in the U.S., it is already a commonplace reality. Remote work can positively impact how we all do work, providing benefits to the employee, the organization and society. Having access to great technology tools and solutions is a vital part of enabling this way of working now and into the future. Yet, equally as important is the experience of being a remote worker and addressing the challenges associated with creating a strong sense of belonging and inclusion in the virtual workplace.
This webinar will share insights from a recent global research study on inclusive remote work and will offer practical tips for what works. Additionally, a case study from Citrix outlining how they have created an inclusive environment for distributed teams to heighten engagement, inclusion, belonging, retention and productivity will be shared during the webinar.
Learning Outcomes
Understand the framework of remote work and the employee’s experience with this way of working
Learn about the opportunities and challenges with remote work from multiple perspectives
Receive pragmatic inspiration on what to do going forward
submitted by lopezfr@augsburg.edu
When: February 6, 2020 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton – University Area, Bridges Ballroom, 2nd Floor, 511 Huron Blvd. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414, Phone: 612-504-3000
Cost: $75
Level: Intermediate
Track: Global Diversity
Presenters: Shawntera M. Hardy, PolicyGrounds Consulting | Khadija Kali, Global Language Connections | Mark Ritchie, Global Minnesota
Price of registration includes full plated breakfast buffet and coffee and specialty teas.
Global citizenship and interconnectivity allows us to experience and impact the world in more expansive ways than ever before. With this new international reach, however, comes responsibility for simultaneously caring for both our local communities and for others on the planet impacted by our actions or decisions. Given these new realities, how do we ensure our practices and solutions meet increasingly complex challenges at the local and planetary levels?
This workshop will include specific examples of what it takes to develop critical practices that satisfy individual interests while keeping in mind the needs of current and future generations – here and everywhere.
Learning Outcomes
This session will include specific examples that will have the following learning outcomes:
Communications policies and practices that satisfy individual interests while keeping in mind the needs of current and future generations – here and everywhere
Team member training approaches to developing simultaneously local and global thinking/action
Feedback mechanism to involve the broader community in this “balancing” process
Schedule
8:00 am – 8:30 am – Breakfast
8:30 am – 9:00 am – Welcome
9:00 am – 9:55 am – Program/Workshop
9:55 am – 10:00 am – Q&A and Close
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
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.
submitted by waalenk@augsburg.edu
Join the Augsburg Women’s hockey team and the Physician Assistant Studies program for the third annual Animals for Smiles event! Stuffed animals will be donated to pediatric patients at Children’s Minneapolis. The toss will take place during the home hockey game against Bethel on January 17th at 7:00 pm. Stuffed animals will be tossed onto the ice following the first period. Please bring a new stuffed animal, preferably wrapped or bagged so it will stay clean during the toss. Supplies will also be available to wrap toys before entering the rink.
submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu
Are you interested in studying abroad in Japan?
Come learn about the Augsburg exchange program at iCLA in Kofu, Japan. Take classes at an English-speaking university, and stay on track to graduate. Great for lots of majors!
Dr. Mike Lacktorin Will be visiting from iCLA to talk about the exchange program and Japan! This semester exchange program is open to all Auggies.
Thursday, January 16, 2020
11:25 – 11:55am
Nelson Room (next to Einstein’s in the Christensen Center lobby)
Get more information about the Japan semester exchange at iCLA!
submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu
Paws for Learning and our four legged furry friends will return to regular weekly visits on Monday 1/27/2020. They will once again be in the Center for Wellness and Counseling office located on the first floor of the Anderson Residence Hall. Please mark your calendars and plan to welcome them to the new semester on Monday 1/27 from 10:30 – 11:30 am for a little stress relief.
submitted by mouajj@augsburg.edu
MLK Day of Action Revisited will provide an opportunity for Augsburg faculty, staff, and students to revisit and hear updates on various aspects of the 2019 MLK Day of Action. Attendees will also be able to participate in and/or learn from select workshops, discussions, and panels focused on topic areas related to equity and inclusion.
Date: January 20th, 2020
Time: 9:00 am – 12:15 pm
Location: Hoversten Chapel
Please feel free to contact inclusion at inclusion@augsburg.edu or (651)-330-1126 for any questions or concerns.
Note: This event will be followed by the 2020 Augsburg University MLK Day Convocation at 1:00 p.m
submitted by truem@augsburg.edu
Fire Benefit at the Cedar
Augsburg and the Cedar Cultural Center (in partnership with other neighborhood organizations) have organized a benefit concert for those families affected by the horrible fire at 630 Cedar Avenue in November.
The concert will be:
Saturday, January 11th
7:30 pm
Cedar Cultural Center-416 Cedar Avenue
$10 suggested donation
Many great musicians and poets including Augsburg’s own Tatum and Tessa, the Brass Messengers, Jack Klatt, Thunder Band, and more.
Advanced tickets may be purchased by clicking on the URL link below.
submitted by swindall@augsburg.edu
Come join the fun on the Augsburg Alternative Spring Break trip this March! A group of Augsburg students, led by the Campus Ministries office, will travel to Taos, New Mexico for a week of service, cultural exploration, learning and fun. We will partner with Habitat for Humanity to help restore and build homes for families in need and learn about the challenges that face the Taos community.
For interested students, the Alternative Spring Break trip can be taken as a Augsburg Experience. Please contact Pastor Justin Lind-Ayres for more information.
To register for the Alternative Spring Break trip, click on the link below and follow the instructions. The trip is $250 (including a $100 deposit), which includes travel, most meals, and lodging.
submitted by dinku@augsburg.edu
Dr. John S Wright.: “Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?
Monday, January 20, 2020
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Chapel
John S. Wright is the Morse-Amoco Distinguished Teaching Full Professor of African American & African Studies and English at the University of Minnesota. Wright, who was born in Minneapolis, earned a Ph.D. in American Studies and the History of African peoples, an M.A. in English and American literature, and a Bachelor’s of Electrical Engineering at the University of Minnesota. He helped lead the student movement that founded the University’s Department of African American & African Studies, which he chaired for three terms, and its Martin Luther King Program, which he administered from 1970-73. Wright also built a major in Afro-American and African Studies at Carleton College, where he taught from 1973-83.
submitted by lapakko@augsburg.edu
Interested in contest speech activities this semester? Boy do we have an answer for you! The Augsburg Speech Team will be attending at least four speech meets this term, including overnight trips to Concordia/Moorhead and St. Cloud State. If you want to be a part of this (and maybe resurrect some old high school speech team memories?) stop by Professor Lapakko’s office (178 Foss) on Monday at 10:45 for a brief meet-and-greet.
submitted by hermansb@augsburg.edu
Are you interested in being a Peace Scholar in 2020/21? With a seven-week stay in Norway?
This annual summer program is designed to deepen students’ understanding of the central issues and theories regarding conflict, war and peace.
Through an application and interview process, students from Augsburg University, Augustana University (Sioux Falls), Concordia College (Moorhead), Luther College, Pacific Lutheran University, and St. Olaf College are selected as Peace Scholars and awarded a seven-week academic experience held at The Nansen Dialogue Network in Lillehammer and The University of Oslo International Summer School.
Kristy Ornelas (ornelask@augsburg.edu) and Natalie Zavoral (zavoraln@augsburg.edu) are this year’s Augsburg’s Peace Scholars, and any questions you may have can be directed to them via email.
You can also connect with our CGEE office for additional information (x1159 or globaled@augsburg.edu).
submitted by swindall@augsburg.edu
Come join the fun on the Augsburg Alternative Spring Break trip this March! A group of Augsburg students, led by the Campus Ministries office, will travel to Taos, New Mexico for a week of service, cultural exploration, learning and fun. We will partner with Habitat for Humanity to help restore and build homes for families in need and learn about the challenges that face the Taos community.
For interested students, the Alternative Spring Break trip can be taken as a Augsburg Experience. Please contact Pastor Justin Lind-Ayres for more information.
To register for the Alternative Spring Break trip, click on the link below and follow the instructions. The trip is $250 (including a $100 deposit), which includes travel, most meals, and lodging.
submitted by lopezfr@augsburg.edu
When: January 16, 2020 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CST
Level: Introductory
Track: D&I Strategy
Presenters: Veronika Hucke, D&I Strategy and Solutions | Lisa Kepinski, Inclusion Institute
Cost: Free
Globally, more than half of companies allow some form of remote work and, in the U.S., it is already a commonplace reality. Remote work can positively impact how we all do work, providing benefits to the employee, the organization and society. Having access to great technology tools and solutions is a vital part of enabling this way of working now and into the future. Yet, equally as important is the experience of being a remote worker and addressing the challenges associated with creating a strong sense of belonging and inclusion in the virtual workplace.
This webinar will share insights from a recent global research study on inclusive remote work and will offer practical tips for what works. Additionally, a case study from Citrix outlining how they have created an inclusive environment for distributed teams to heighten engagement, inclusion, belonging, retention and productivity will be shared during the webinar.
Learning Outcomes
– Understand the framework of remote work and the employee’s experience with this way of working
– Learn about the opportunities and challenges with remote work from multiple perspectives
– Receive pragmatic inspiration on what to do going forward
submitted by abrahaa2@augsburg.edu
We are excited to announce the 2020 Student Leadership Institute theme: Sustainable Practice: Fostering Change-Makers in their Communities, taking place Saturday, February 1 from 9am – 2pm in Hagfors Center. Often, students can be burned out when they are wearing multiple leadership hats on campus all while being a student. The Institute will allow students to explore how they can foster being change-makers in their communities while taking care of themselves so they don’t burn out as much.
This event is open to all student organization leaders, student leaders, and student employees at Augsburg University. Student organizations are required to send representatives. RSVP here: https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/event/5161759
If you would like to submit and share a 90-minute presentation related to the theme that students/peers could benefit from hearing. We would love to have you submit your presentation. Here: https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/step/1?Guid=15c72865-10a3-4f25-beb5-50326ae472d5
If you have any questions or concerns. Please email campus life at campuslife@augsburg.edu
https://www.augsburg.edu/campuslife/leadership-opportunities/student-leadership-institute/
submitted by greenj@augsburg.edu
All are invited to a farewell reception for Nate Hallanger next Wednesday, January 15 from 2:30-4:30 in OGC 100. There will be refreshments and a short program at 3:15. Please come as we celebrate and thank Nate for all he has given to Augsburg, and wish him well in his new position!
submitted by truem@augsburg.edu
Fire Benefit at the Cedar
Augsburg and the Cedar Cultural Center (in partnership with other neighborhood organizations) have organized a benefit concert for those families affected by the horrible fire at 630 Cedar Avenue in November.
The concert will be:
Saturday, January 11th
7:30 pm
Cedar Cultural Center-416 Cedar Avenue
$10 suggested donation
Many great musicians and poets including Augsburg’s own Tatum and Tessa, the Brass Messengers, Jack Klatt, Thunder Band, and more.
Advanced tickets may be purchased by clicking on the URL link below.
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
LIVING GREEN IN AMSTERDAM, Study Abroad May 7-22, 2020
Program Leaders: Lars Christiansen and Allyson Green
Love to explore? Have a sense of adventure? Like to walk and take trains? Like to ride bikes? See cities by boat? Enjoy gardens? Markets? Architecture? Parks? Ever been interested in how the people of the Netherlands live? Do you have the desire to learn about innovative and creative solutions to environmental challenges? Would you like to have new ideas and tools to make positive changes back here in the U.S.?
Join Allyson Green and Lars Christiansen on a two-week exploration of urban environmental sustainability in Amsterdam and Delft, Netherlands in May 2020! We begin with several course sessions in Minneapolis in early May, and then depart for the Netherlands on May 7. We return two weeks later. There is so much to see and discover! We hope you join us.
This is a 6-credit program:
Students choose one SOC/URB course for 4 credits:
SOC/URB 111: City Life: Intro to Urban Sociology (fulfills Social Behavioral Sciences LAF), or
SOC/URB 295: Living Green in Amsterdam (elective)
All students also take INS 292 for 2 credits:
INS 292: Topics: Environmental Sustainability through an Intercultural Lens
This program also fulfills the Augsburg Experience requirement.
Program Cost: $5,500
*This all-inclusive program fee covers: tuition for 6 credits, international round-trip airfare from Minneapolis, all lodging, all meals, all transportation during the program, and all program activities.
Financial Aid: Check with Student Financial Services in Sverdrup hall to learn about how your financial aid package might help cover the cost of this program.
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
Study Abroad for 2 weeks in summer and earn 4 credits + Augsburg Experience!
***Economic Crisis, Small Business & Ethics in Greece***
Course options:
KEY 490, ECO 495 , or BUS 495 (students register for one course).
This program also fulfills the Augsburg Experience requirement.
Faculty Leaders:
Stella Hofrenning and Phyllis Kapetenakis
Travel Dates: May 12-30, 2020 (approximately 3 pre-travel meetings will also be held)
Description:
This program explores economic, business, ethical and religious forces that have created vast changes in Greek life. Examine challenges and opportunities in Greece as it has suffered from economic crisis combined with the current refugee crisis. Gain an understanding of Greek history, Greek culture, and how that has led to the current Greek business/economic model. Through these connections, you will develop an understanding of Greece’s interaction with the European Union and the current instability in the region.
submitted by truem@augsburg.edu
Augsburg and the Cedar Cultural Center (in partnership with other neighborhood organizations) have organized a benefit concert for those families affected by the horrible fire at 630 Cedar Avenue in November.
The concert will be:
Saturday, January 11th
7:30 pm
Cedar Cultural Center-416 Cedar Avenue
$10 donation requested
Many great musicians including Augsburg’s own Tatum and Tessa, the Brass Messengers, Jack Klatt, and more.
Advanced tickets may be purchased by clicking on the URL link below.
submitted by swindall@augsburg.edu
Come join the fun on the Augsburg Alternative Spring Break trip this March! A group of Augsburg students, led by the Campus Ministries office, will travel to Taos, New Mexico for a week of service, cultural exploration, learning and fun. We will partner with Habitat for Humanity to help restore and build homes for families in need and learn about the challenges that face the Taos community.
For interested students, the Alternative Spring Break trip can be taken as a Augsburg Experience. Please contact Pastor Justin Lind-Ayres for more information.
To register for the Alternative Spring Break trip, click on the link below and follow the instructions. The trip is $250 (including a $100 deposit), which includes travel, most meals, and lodging.
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
LIVING GREEN IN AMSTERDAM, Study Abroad May 7-22, 2020
Program Leaders: Lars Christiansen and Allyson Green
Love to explore? Have a sense of adventure? Like to walk and take trains? Like to ride bikes? See cities by boat? Enjoy gardens? Markets? Architecture? Parks? Ever been interested in how the people of the Netherlands live? Do you have the desire to learn about innovative and creative solutions to environmental challenges? Would you like to have new ideas and tools to make positive changes back here in the U.S.?
Join Allyson Green and Lars Christiansen on a two-week exploration of urban environmental sustainability in Amsterdam and Delft, Netherlands in May 2020! We begin with several course sessions in Minneapolis in early May, and then depart for the Netherlands on May 7. We return two weeks later. There is so much to see and discover! We hope you join us.
This is a 6-credit program:
Students choose one SOC/URB course for 4 credits:
SOC/URB 111: City Life: Intro to Urban Sociology (fulfills Social Behavioral Sciences LAF), or
SOC/URB 295: Living Green in Amsterdam (elective)
All students also take INS 292 for 2 credits:
INS 292: Topics: Environmental Sustainability through an Intercultural Lens
This program also fulfills the Augsburg Experience requirement.
Program Cost: $5,500
*This all-inclusive program fee covers: tuition for 6 credits, international round-trip airfare from Minneapolis, all lodging, all meals, all transportation during the program, and all program activities.
Financial Aid: Check with Student Financial Services in Sverdrup hall to learn about how your financial aid package might help cover the cost of this program.
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
Study Abroad for 2 weeks in summer and earn 4 credits + Augsburg Experience!
***Economic Crisis, Small Business & Ethics in Greece***
Course options:
KEY 490, ECO 495, or BUS 495 (students register for one course).
This program also fulfills the Augsburg Experience requirement.
Faculty Leaders:
Stella Hofrenning and Phyllis Kapetenakis
Travel Dates: May 12-30, 2020 (approximately 3 pre-travel meetings will also be held)
Description:
This program explores economic, business, ethical and religious forces that have created vast changes in Greek life. Examine challenges and opportunities in Greece as it has suffered from economic crisis combined with the current refugee crisis. Gain an understanding of Greek history, Greek culture, and how that has led to the current Greek business/economic model. Through these connections, you will develop an understanding of Greece’s interaction with the European Union and the current instability in the region.
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
Study Abroad for 2 weeks in summer and earn 4 credits + Augsburg Experience!
***Economic Crisis, Small Business & Ethics in Greece***
Course options:
KEY 490, ECO 495 , or BUS 495 (students register for one course).
This program also fulfills the Augsburg Experience requirement.
Faculty Leaders:
Stella Hofrenning and Phyllis Kapetenakis
Travel Dates: May 12-30, 2020 (approximately 3 pre-travel meetings will also be held)
Description:
This program explores economic, business, ethical and religious forces that have created vast changes in Greek life. Examine challenges and opportunities in Greece as it has suffered from economic crisis combined with the current refugee crisis. Gain an understanding of Greek history, Greek culture, and how that has led to the current Greek business/economic model. Through these connections, you will develop an understanding of Greece’s interaction with the European Union and the current instability in the region.
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
LIVING GREEN IN AMSTERDAM, Study Abroad May 7-22, 2020
Program Leaders: Lars Christiansen and Allyson Green
Love to explore? Have a sense of adventure? Like to walk and take trains? Like to ride bikes? See cities by boat? Enjoy gardens? Markets? Architecture? Parks? Ever been interested in how the people of the Netherlands live? Do you have the desire to learn about innovative and creative solutions to environmental challenges? Would you like to have new ideas and tools to make positive changes back here in the U.S.?
Join Allyson Green and Lars Christiansen on a two-week exploration of urban environmental sustainability in Amsterdam and Delft, Netherlands in May 2020! We begin with several course sessions in Minneapolis in early May, and then depart for the Netherlands on May 7. We return two weeks later. There is so much to see and discover! We hope you join us.
This is a 6-credit program:
Students choose one SOC/URB course for 4 credits:
SOC/URB 111: City Life: Intro to Urban Sociology (fulfills Social Behavioral Sciences LAF), or
SOC/URB 295: Living Green in Amsterdam (elective)
All students also take INS 292 for 2 credits:
INS 292: Topics: Environmental Sustainability through an Intercultural Lens
This program also fulfills the Augsburg Experience requirement.
Program Cost: $5,500
*This all-inclusive program fee covers: tuition for 6 credits, international round-trip airfare from Minneapolis, all lodging, all meals, all transportation during the program, and all program activities.
Financial Aid: Check with Student Financial Services in Sverdrup hall to learn about how your financial aid package might help cover the cost of this program.
submitted by lopezfr@augsburg.edu
When: January 16, 2020 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CST
Level: Introductory
Track: D&I Strategy
Presenters: Veronika Hucke, D&I Strategy and Solutions | Lisa Kepinski, Inclusion Institute
Cost: Free
Globally, more than half of companies allow some form of remote work and, in the U.S., it is already a commonplace reality. Remote work can positively impact how we all do work, providing benefits to the employee, the organization and society. Having access to great technology tools and solutions is a vital part of enabling this way of working now and into the future. Yet, equally as important is the experience of being a remote worker and addressing the challenges associated with creating a strong sense of belonging and inclusion in the virtual workplace.
This webinar will share insights from a recent global research study on inclusive remote work and will offer practical tips for what works. Additionally, a case study from Citrix outlining how they have created an inclusive environment for distributed teams to heighten engagement, inclusion, belonging, retention and productivity will be shared during the webinar.
submitted by navarre@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Women’s Soccer program will be holding a youth camp for boys and girls 6-12 years old in our dome on Dec 26-27th from 9am to 12pm. Registration and information is on our website.
https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2013/7/15/wsoc071513.aspx
submitted by heinj@augsburg.edu
Do you live on campus?? Are you passionate about Augsburg?? Admissions needs your help! We are looking for students to help out with our upcoming overnight events on Jan. 30th and March 5th! If you are interested in hosting a prospective student in your dorm room for a night, please email Jack Hein (heinj@augsburg.edu) for more information. STUDENTS WILL BE COMPENSATED FOR THEIR TIME!
submitted by abounass@augsburg.edu
A Farewell Reception for Jeff Grauer is being hosted by the Facilities Management Department today, December 19 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm in the Riverside Room. All who have worked with Jeff are invited to stop by to wish him well.
submitted by lopezfr@augsburg.edu
When: December 19, 2019 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CST
Level: Intermediate
Track: Global Diversity
Presenters: Emily Clawson, Peace Corps | D’Lynn Jacobs, Peace Corps Vanuatu
Cost: Free
Note: This webinar was originally scheduled fro December 12, 2019, but it has been update and rescheduled to December 19, 2019. The date of this webinar is December 19, 2019
This webinar will detail the United States Peace Corps’ journey and approach to fostering working environments abroad in which both host country and U.S. staff can bring their full cultural selves to work.
The following questions will be explored:
– How does a U.S.-based organization adapt to host-country cultural norms and office practices?
-How much does the U.S. leadership shift to be effective and appropriate in their interactions and engagement with local staff and communities?
-How much and in what ways are host-country national staff expected to shift to work according to U.S. cultural norms?
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
Love to explore? Have a sense of adventure? Like to walk and take trains? Like to ride bikes? See cities by boat? Enjoy gardens? Markets? Architecture? Parks? Ever been interested in how the people of the Netherlands live? Do you have the desire to learn about innovative and creative solutions to environmental challenges? Would you like to have new ideas and tools to make positive changes back here in the U.S.?
Join Allyson Green and Lars Christiansen on a two-week exploration of urban environmental sustainability in Amsterdam and Delft, Netherlands in May 2020! We begin with several course sessions in Minneapolis in early May, and then depart for the Netherlands on May 7. We return two weeks later. There is so much to see and discover! We hope you join us.
LIVING GREEN IN AMSTERDAM, Study Abroad May 2020
Program Leaders: Lars Christiansen and Allyson Green
This is a 6-credit program:
Students choose one SOC/URB course for 4 credits:
SOC/URB 111: City Life: Intro to Urban Sociology (fulfills Social Behavioral Sciences LAF), or
SOC/URB 295: Living Green in Amsterdam (elective)
All students also take INS 292 for 2 credits:
INS 292: Topics: Environmental Sustainability through an Intercultural Lens
This program also fulfills the Augsburg Experience requirement.
Program Leaders: Lars Christiansen and Allyson Green
Program Cost: $5,500
*This all-inclusive program fee covers: tuition for 6 credits, international round-trip airfare from Minneapolis, all lodging, all meals, all transportation during the program, and all program activities.
Financial Aid: Check with Student Financial Services in Sverdrup hall to learn about how your financial aid package might help cover the cost of this program
submitted by navarre@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Women’s Soccer Program is hosting a holiday camp Dec 26-27 from 9am to 12pm. The camp is for boys and girls 6-12 years old. Registration and information is available on our website.
https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2013/7/15/wsoc071513.aspx
submitted by abounass@augsburg.edu
A Farewell Reception for Jeff Grauer is being hosted by the Facilities Management Department on Thursday, December 19 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm in the Riverside Room. All who have worked with Jeff are invited to stop by to wish him well.
submitted by kadolph@augsburg.edu
Join us for the Annual Faculty and Staff Holiday Party on Thursday, December 19th from 3-5:30pm in Hoversten Chapel! Celebrate the completion of a successful semester and the upcoming holiday season with colleagues across campus. Food, beverage, and holiday cheer provided!
submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu
Merlin and our friends from Paws for Learning will be in the CWC office (first floor Anderson Residence Hall) one final time this semester on Tuesday 12/17/19 from 11 – 12:00 pm. Please feel free to stop by before or after your final for a little stress relief. They will be back spring semester after classes start. Good luck.
submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu
Take a study break and learn about study abroad in Amsterdam!
Tuesday, December 17
10am-1pm
Christensen Center Lobby
We will have coffee, snacks, and information about the May 2020 study abroad program to Amsterdam. This 6-credit course in May is open to all students (even seniors!), and is a great way to earn credits, fulfill Augsburg Experience, and many students even qualify for financial aid to help offset the cost of participation. Visit the table to learn more, or just grab a little pick-me-up during your finals week!
Good luck on finals!
submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu
It’s finals week and we can all use a little stress buster so why not start the week off by visiting with our four legged furry dog friends from Paws for Learning. Today from 10:30 – 11:30 am Paws for Learning is in the Center for Wellness and Counseling office located on the first floor of the Anderson Residence Hall. In addition, our furry friends will be on the Skyway level of Lindell Library (by the Gage Center). Plan to stop by and get a little stress relief. Merlin will be in the CWC office one final time this semester on Tuesday 12/17 from 10:30 – 11:30 am. Any questions, call the CWC office at 612-330-1707.
submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu
Don’t forget late night breakfast TONIGHT!! A reminder and an invitation to all current Augsburg students that late night breakfast will be served TONIGHT from 9:30 pm – 10:45 pm in the cafeteria. This well attended event sponsored by Aviands is open to all current Augsburg students regardless of whether you are on the meal plan. Please bring your current Augsburg student ID for admittance.
submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu
Take a study break and learn about study abroad in Amsterdam!
Tuesday, December 17
10am-1pm
Christensen Center Lobby
We will have coffee, snacks, and information about the May 2020 study abroad program to Amsterdam. This 6-credit course in May is open to all students (even seniors!), and is a great way to earn credits, fulfill Augsburg Experience, and many students even qualify for financial aid to help offset the cost of participation. Visit the table to learn more, or just grab a little pick-me-up during your finals week!
Good luck on finals!
submitted by navarre@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Women’s Soccer Program is hosting a camp for boys and girls age 6-12 Dec 26-27th. You can sign up for one or both days.
https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2013/7/15/wsoc071513.aspx
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
You are invited for multicultural worship in Hoversten Chapel on Sunday, December 15, at 7:00 pm.
submitted by combell@augsburg.edu
All are invited to a holiday gathering with the departments of history, political science, and economics this Friday, December 13th, from 3-5 PM in Hagfors 108A (the food lab). Join us for pizza and other food and beverages. Happy end of the semester and happy holidays!
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
Love to explore? Have a sense of adventure? Like to walk and take trains? Like to ride bike? See cities by boat? Enjoy gardens? Markets? Architecture? Parks? Ever been interested in how the people of the Netherlands live? Do you have the desire to learn about innovative and creative solutions to environmental challenges? Would you like to have new ideas and tools to make positive changes back here in the U.S.?
Join Allyson Green and Lars Christiansen on a two-week exploration of urban environmental sustainability in Amsterdam and Delft, Netherlands in May 2020! We begin with several course sessions in Minneapolis in early May, and then depart for the Netherlands on May 7. We return two weeks later. There is so much to see and discover! We hope you join us.
LIVING GREEN IN AMSTERDAM, Study Abroad May 2020
Program Leaders: Lars Christiansen and Allyson Green
This is a 6-credit program:
Students choose one SOC/URB course for 4 credits:
SOC/URB 111: City Life: Intro to Urban Sociology (fulfills Social Behavioral Sciences LAF), or
SOC/URB 295: Living Green in Amsterdam (elective)
All students also take INS 292 for 2 credits:
INS 292: Topics: Environmental Sustainability through an Intercultural Lens
This program also fulfills the Augsburg Experience requirement.
Program Leaders: Lars Christiansen and Allyson Green
Program Cost: $5,500
*This all-inclusive program fee covers: tuition for 6 credits, international round-trip airfare from Minneapolis, all lodging, all meals, all transportation during the program, and all program activities.
Financial Aid: Check with Student Financial Services in Sverdrup hall to learn about how your financial aid package might help cover the cost of this program.
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
Take a spring semester course that includes 10 days of travel to Guatemala on Spring break! Apply by Dec 16
Human Rights Voices in post-conflict Guatemala, 4-credits
Course options: CCS/SPA 495, or POL 459
Faculty Leader: Professor Joseph Towle
Travel Dates: March 14-22, 2020 (spring break)
Course Description:
Many U.S. citizens know little of Guatemala and the struggles its people face although it is a nation that continuously finds its fortunes bound to the interests and intent of the United States.
This course invites you to hear Guatemalan people’s views of their country, to explore past and present US involvement, and learn from those who lived through and survived the civil war spanning four decades (1960-1996), as well as a new generation of writers and artists–all who creatively and peacefully counteract the culture of fear through art and literature.
This 4-credit course is part of the spring 2020 enrollment. It can be taken as part of, or in addition to, your usual course load, and overload fees incurred by this study abroad program will be waived.
***APPLICATIONS DUE DECEMBER 16***
Program cost $3,825
includes: international airfare, all meals, all lodging, all program activities and in-country transportation. There is no additional tuition fee for full-time undergrad students.
Study Abroad with a friend and get $500 off the program cost. Click below to learn more
submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu
A reminder and an invitation to all current Augsburg students that there will be late night breakfast on Monday 12/16 from 9:30 pm – 10:45 pm in the cafeteria. This well attended event sponsored by Aviands is open to all current Augsburg students regardless of whether you are on the meal plan. Please bring your current Augsburg student ID for admittance.
submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu
Our furry four legged friend from Paws for Learning will be on campus just a few more times this semester. Here are those times: Friday 12/13 10:30 – 11:30 am in Christensen Center Lobby. Monday 12/16 10:30 – 11:30 Center for Wellness and Counseling office as well as the Skyway Level of Lindell Library near the Gage Center. They will also be here one last time on Tuesday 12/17 time to be determined. So if you need a little stress relief before or after finals, stop by and visit with our friends and thank them for the awesome work they do every week in the CWC office on Auggie Doggie Mondays. Enjoy and good luck with the end of the semester.
submitted by navarre@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Women’s Soccer Program will hold our annual Holiday Camp Dec 26-27 from 9am to 12pm. The camp is for boys and girls age 6-12. Registration is available on the women’s soccer home page.
https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2013/7/15/wsoc071513.aspx
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am to assemble health care kits for the Augsburg Health Commons at Central Lutheran Church, while enjoying the music of the Augsburg Jazz Ensemble. Refreshments hosted by the music department will be available during chapel.
submitted by arevalon@augsburg.edu
Latinx Student Services and Campus Ministries are hosting a celebration TODAY during chapel (11:30-11:50) for La Virgen. Come celebrate and eat some yummy tamales and empanadas!
submitted by combell@augsburg.edu
All are invited to a holiday gathering with the departments of history, political science, and economics this Friday, December 13th, from 3-5 PM in Hagfors 108A (the food lab). Join us for pizza and other food and beverages. Happy end of the semester and happy holidays!
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Join us at 11:30 am in Hoversten Chapel as we celebrate this traditional Latin American holiday – a collaboration between Campus Ministry and Latinx Student Services and Director Ruby Murillo. In addition to lively music and the traditional placing of roses, there will be tamales and empanadas.
submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu
A reminder and an invitation to all current Augsburg students that there will be late night breakfast on Monday 12/16 from 9:30 pm – 10:45 pm in the cafeteria. This well attended event sponsored by Aviands is open to all current Augsburg students regardless of whether you are on the meal plan. Please bring your current Augsburg student ID for admittance.
submitted by lewisgg@augsburg.edu
Join the Augsburg Theater Department for an evening of “Art that Rallies.” Featuring acts of music, poetry, comedy, and more!
Thursday, December 12 in the Foss Studio
Art Gallery opens: 7 PM
Performances begin: 7:30 PM
submitted by chambek2@augsburg.edu
After 34 years, four positions, seven fundraising campaigns, 12 office moves and thousands of conversations with alumni, parents, and friends, Donna McLean has decided to retire from her work at Augsburg. Her last day will be December 20. Her time at Augsburg will be celebrated with a reception on December 12 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. (program at 4 p.m.) in the Arnold Atrium, Foss Center. All are welcome to attend.
submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu
Take a spring semester course that includes 10 days of travel to Guatemala on Spring break! Apply by Dec 16
Human Rights Voices in post-conflict Guatemala, 4-credits
Course options: CCS/SPA 495, or POL 459
Faculty Leader: Professor Joseph Towle
Travel Dates: March 14-22, 2020 (spring break)
Course Description:
Many U.S. citizens know little of Guatemala and the struggles its people face although it is a nation that continuously finds its fortunes bound to the interests and intent of the United States.
This course invites you to hear Guatemalan people’s views of their country, to explore past and present US involvement, and learn from those who lived through and survived the civil war spanning four decades (1960-1996), as well as a new generation of writers and artists–all who creatively and peacefully counteract the culture of fear through art and literature.
This 4-credit course is part of the spring 2020 enrollment. It can be taken as part of, or in addition to, your usual course load, and overload fees incurred by this study abroad program will be waived.
***APPLICATIONS DUE DECEMBER 16***
Program cost $3,825
includes: international airfare, all meals, all lodging, all program activities and in-country transportation. There is no additional tuition fee for full-time undergrad students.
Study Abroad with a friend and get $500 off the program cost. Click below to learn more
submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu
Interested in studying abroad on Spring break?
SIGN UP WITH A FRIEND AND YOU’LL EACH GET $500 OFF THE PROGRAM COST
Study in Guatemala: apply by December 16
Human Rights Voices in Post-Conflict Guatemala
March 14-22, 2020
Choose one 4-credit course: SPA 495, CCS 495, or POL 459
Fulfills Augsburg Experience
program fee: $3,825
Click here to learn more about how to sign up with a friend!
