submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us at 10:40 am in Hoversten Chapel to hear Tija Rudzitis give a message for National Coming Out Day. Musicians: Margaret Albers, flute; Shevon Greene, vocalist; Kelly Shono, guitar.
Category: Event Announcements
Tri-Beta Movie Night
submitted by rogersw@augsburg.edu
Thursday October 17th is Movie Night. Tri-Beta is hosting a Movie Night in the Science building, room 123. The movie that we are showing is “Outbreak”. The movie is starting at 7:00 pm. Everyone is welcome. There will be free popcorn and drinks. Hope to see everyone there!
Cook with Staff Senate on Monday
submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu
Calling all staff! Join Staff Senate for an afternoon of cooking and networking in Augsburg’s Food Lab, led by Campus Kitchen. We’ll spend some time cooking, and then enjoy the fruits of our labor by eating it! Staff new to the Augsburg community are particularly invited to attend. Everyone is welcome!
Monday, October 14
4:30-6 p.m.
Hagfors 108
Visit the Staff Senate webpage to add our cooking event to your calendar!
Want to make change? Come to Community Organizing 101
submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu
Interested in learning about community organizing but don’t know where to start? This Sabo Center workshop is for you!
Wednesday, October 16
3:10-4:40 p.m.
OGC 100
Learn some of the foundational concepts of organizing to get started on your change making journey. Participants in this workshop will gain an understanding of relational power, the difference between public and private relationships, and how self-interest motivates us to act.
Community Organizing 101 will be 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.
Building Scrims/Window Clings: Want to know more? “Lost Augsburg” on Wednesday
submitted by anderso3@augsburg.edu
Have you wondered about the big building scrims and the campus window clings that appeared around campus this fall? Join me for the second Sesquicentennial Brown Bag, at noon on Wednesday, October 16, in the Marshall Room, to find out more about those old views and the places they represent.
And while you are planning your life, mark your calendar for the third Sesquicentennial Brown Bag, on Wednesday, November 13, when Gracia Grindal ’65 will present “A Glimpse at the Unrecognized Women Who Saved Augsburg.” Gracia’s talk begins at noon in the Marshall Room.
Happy Coming Out Week from LGBTQIA+ Student Services
submitted by stokesb@augsburg.edu
We invite students, staff, and faculty to join us as we celebrate LGBTQIA+ History all month and this special Coming Out week. Our department and student organizations haze planned an array of events this month, and we look forward to seeing you all there!
Today October 10th:
QIPOC and the Echo will be hosting a Night of 1000 Prompts writing event where they will also be giving out free notebooks! The event will be held 6-8 pm in the Women’s Resource Center, located on the 2nd floor of Sverdrup.
If you have any questions about these events, please email us at lgbtqia@augsburg.edu.
Look for Howling Bird Press at the Twin Cities Book Festival this Saturday
submitted by matthewk@augsburg.edu
Please join the MFA program and Howling Bird Press at the Twin Cities Book Festival, the largest one-day book gathering in the region featuring hundreds of exhibitors, dozens of presenting authors from near and far, special children’s and youth programming, and endless curiosities for all ages—all in a massive celebration of our vibrant Minnesota literary culture.
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Minnesota State Fairgrounds
10 am-5 pm • FREE Admission
Next Flu Shot Clinic 10/31
submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu
Thank you to the 80 faculty, staff and students that got their flu shots this week. The MN Visiting Nurse Association will be back again on Thursday 10/31/19 from 11:00 – 12:30 pm in the Center for Wellness & Counseling office (first floor Anderson Residence Hall). Most insurances are accepted or you can pay $39 cash or check. Any questions please call the CWC office at 612-330-1707.
Event Series for Ongoing Grant Proposal Development: Thursday, Oct. 17 (3:30pm)
submitted by causey@augsburg.edu
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 Thursday, October 17 (3:30 – 5pm) in Lindell 301. We will start with 45 minutes of discussion about Broader Impacts, which is especially relevant to research funded by the National Science Foundation. Everyone is welcome to attend — the discussion will focus on how to make sure your grant project is accessible to a variety of audiences. Materials from the National Alliance for Broader Impacts will be shared.During the second half of the session, we will have 45 minutes of quiet time to write proposal drafts, think up research questions, look into related projects and funders, or consult with peers.
October 17 (Thurs., 3:30 – 5pm, Lindell 301): Broader Impacts + National Science Foundation (NSF)
* updated date * December 12 (Thurs., 3:30 – 5pm, Lindell 301): Preparing and Managing your Grant Budget
Everyone is welcome to attend! Please RSVP to causey@augsburg.edu. Contact Lauren Causey with questions.
Central Services Info/Training Session Oct 15
submitted by suter@augsburg.edu
Have you ever wondered what does Central Services do or what they can do for you?
On Tuesday Oct 15th at 10:30 am in Lindell Library Room 301 I will be going through all the various services that the Copy Center, Mailroom, and Shipping/Receiving handles as well as the processes to make your interactions the most efficient for you and for us.
Topics covered will include:
-Copy Job requesting
-Copy center finishing services
-Student and Faculty incoming mail/package handling procedures
-Outgoing mail/packages
-Third Party ordering (Business Cards, Letterhead, Envelopes, Posters)
-Any other pertinent information
Please RVSP so I can get a rough guesstimate of how many will be attending. If you would like to attend something similar but can’t make this date please fill out the RSVP form and select the appropriate option.
Campus Clean-Up (Dinner Provided)
submitted by ryghs@augsburg.edu
Student Ministries and Environmental Action Committee hope you can join us on October 23rd to clean-up Augsburg’s campus and to enjoy some free food after our hard work!
The clean-up itself will be from 5-6pm. Following the event, there will be dinner from 6-7pm for our amazing volunteers.
In addition, Wednesday night’s worship starts at 8pm, right after our dinner. It will feature a speaker from Young Adults in Global Mission. Anyone is welcome to come to the speaker event, regardless of if they participated in the clean-up or not.
Please feel free to contact Student Ministries (kadelbak@augsburg.edu) or Environmental Action Committee (quezada2@augsburg.edu) with any questions regarding the event.
TODAY Faith & Science: Bridging the Divide (food included)
submitted by villagra@augsburg.edu
Come join the Augsburg Interfaith Scholars on October 10th at 6:30pm, as we host an event titled, “Faith & Science: Bridging the Divide” at Cedar Commons on Riverside Ave. This event is one in a series of monthly events over the course of the year that aims to facilitate interfaith dialogue around a variety of topics. The purpose of this event is to explore the intersections of science and faith, while enjoying a FREE DINNER with Augsburg student, faculty, and community members. Speakers for the evening include Augsburg religion prof. Russel Kleckley; Professor from the University of Minnesota, astrophysicist Lawrence Rudnick; and Baird Linke, Augsburg Riverside Innovation Hub Alum.
Hope to see you there!
Free Registration: Human Rights Forum, October 28 and 29
submitted by hermansb@augsburg.edu
276 of your fellow Auggies have already signed up!
…..and the good news is that here is still time to secure your FREE registration to the The Human Rights Forum.
Yes, attendance is free for Augsburg students, faculty and staff (via your @augsburg.edu account), but registration is required. Follow the link below to register.
Joining us on campus are 20-25 impressive young and diverse human rights activists—international guests as well as national and local leaders—who will share their stories and activism, and guide us as we explore ways to take action in our ongoing promotion of human rights globally and domestically.
Plenaries, lectures, panels and workshops as well as networking opportunities will be included during the event days (October 28 and 29, 2019).
For more details, please visit our websites: https://www.augsburg.edu/humanrightsforum/
Contact us (extension 1378) for questions, ideas and comments. We look forward to hearing from you.
“Lost Augsburg” Sesquicentennial Brown Bag on Wednesday, October 16
submitted by anderso3@augsburg.edu
Did you realize that the Marshall Room was named for Augsburg’s first home in Wisconsin? Join me for the second Sesquicentennial Brown Bag, at noon on Wednesday, October 16, in the aforementioned Marshall Room. We will look at the historic spaces of Augsburg, going back to our 1869 campus in Marshall. Get a look at the twenty or so buildings that were part of the “lost” campuses of Augsburg over the past 150 years.
Mark your calendar for the third Sesquicentennial Brown Bag, on Wednesday, November 13, when Gracia Grindal ’65 will present “A Glimpse at the Unrecognized Women Who Saved Augsburg.” Gracia’s talk begins at noon in the Marshall Room.
Diversity Insights Breakfast With Governor Tim Walz
submitted by monsonaa@augsburg.edu
Please join The Forum on Workplace Inclusion on October 31 for the first Diversity Insights Breakfast of our 2019-2020 series!
To kickoff the breakfast series, The Forum will hear from Governor Tim Walz, followed by a panel of state officials discussing the state’s efforts to build One Minnesota, where we collaborate across differences to create a state that works for everyone.
Governor Walz will be introduced by President Pribbenow.
Follow the link below for details and to register.
Cook with Staff Senate Next Monday
submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu
Calling all staff! Join Staff Senate for an afternoon of cooking and networking in Augsburg’s Food Lab, led by Campus Kitchen. We’ll spend some time cooking, and then enjoy the fruits of our labor by eating it! Staff new to the Augsburg community are particularly invited to attend. Everyone is welcome!
Monday, October 14
4:30-6 p.m.
Hagfors 108
Visit the Staff Senate webpage to add our cooking event to your calendar!
Community Organizing 101
submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu
Interested in learning about community organizing but don’t know where to start? This Sabo Center workshop is for you!
Wednesday, October 16
3:10-4:40 p.m.
OGC 100
Learn some of the foundational concepts of organizing to get started on your change making journey. Participants in this workshop will gain an understanding of relational power, the difference between public and private relationships, and how self-interest motivates us to act.
Community Organizing 101 will be 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.
Happy Coming Out Week from LGBTQIA+ Student Services
submitted by stokesb@augsburg.edu
We invite students, staff, and faculty to join us as we celebrate LGBTQIA+ History all month and this special Coming Out week. Our department and student organizations haze planned an array of events this month, and we look forward to seeing you all there!
Today October 9th:
QPA and ALAS will be discussing what it is like to identify both as part of the LGBTQIA+ community and an immigrant from 4-5 pm in Old Main 105.
If you have any questions about these events, please email us at lgbtqia@augsburg.edu.
Speedy Mock Interview Event – Students
submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu
If you have an upcoming interview, you will not want to miss this fun and interactive event!
A key component in the internship/job application process is the interview. Attend this event in a safe environment and practice common interview questions that will help you land the position you are interviewing for. Volunteers will prepare students for their interviews by asking a series of questions and providing some tips to help you be successful. The format will be round-robin, where students will move from volunteer to volunteer as they answer three interview questions. Students will be given two minutes to respond and then the volunteer will provide one to two minutes of feedback. Students will then move to the next question and interviewer.
Register in Handshake for one of two sessions.
4-5 p.m. or 5-6 p.m.
Students that attend will have a chance to WIN a $50 VISA card
Morning Chapel: Interfaith
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am for interfaith chapel with Fardosa Hassan, Muslim Student Program Associate and students Norhan Qasem and Sumayo Saed.
Wednesday Night Communion: Multicultural Worship
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Destyn Land ’18 and Pastor Babette Chatman, Community Collaborative Partner, will lead multicultural worship tonight in Hoversten Chapel at 8:00 pm. Please join us for a worship service of music and praise followed by a time of fellowship with a light meal and French toast sticks.
Central Services Info/Training Session Oct 15
submitted by suter@augsburg.edu
Have you ever wondered what does Central Services do or what they can do for you?
On Tuesday Oct 15th at 10:30 am in Lindell Library Room 301 I will be going through all the various services that the Copy Center, Mailroom, and Shipping/Receiving handles as well as the processes to make your interactions the most efficient for you and for us.
Topics covered will include:
-Copy Job requesting
-Copy center finishing services
-Student and Faculty incoming mail/package handling procedures
-Outgoing mail/packages
-Third Party ordering (Business Cards, Letterhead, Envelopes, Posters)
-Any other pertinent information
Please RVSP so I can get a rough guesstimate of how many will be attending. If you would like to attend something similar but can’t make this date please fill out the RSVP form and select the appropriate option.
Faith & Science: Bridging the Divide (food included)
submitted by villagra@augsburg.edu
Come join the Augsburg Interfaith Scholars on October 10th at 6:30pm, as we host an event titled, “Faith & Science: Bridging the Divide” at Cedar Commons on Riverside Ave. This event is one in a series of monthly events over the course of the year that aims to facilitate interfaith dialogue around a variety of topics. The purpose of this event is to explore the intersections of science and faith, while enjoying a FREE DINNER with Augsburg students, faculty, and community members. Speakers for the evening include Augsburg religion prof. Russel Kleckley; Professor from the University of Minnesota, astrophysicist Lawrence Rudnick; and Baird Linke, Augsburg Riverside Innovation Hub Alum.
Hope to see you there!
Music Therapy Club Meet Greet and Eat TONIGHT at 6pm
submitted by frederil@augsburg.edu
Come meet other music therapy majors and board members of the club and get updates on upcoming events including the AMTA conference. Snacks will be provided. Come to M4 in the music building at 6pm.
Culture Clash: Can Latino Culture Identity and Corporate Culture Be Reconciled?
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
When: October 24, 2019 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Level: Intermediate
Track: D&I Strategy
Presenter: Andres Tapia, Korn Ferry
Cost: Free, online webinar
Join us for The Forum on Workplace Inclusions October webinar with presenter Andrés Tapia, Senior Client Partner, Korn Ferry.
Webinar Learning Outcomes:
– Recognize the importance of Hispanic heritage and Latino Culture in shaping the workplace behavior of Latino professionals.
-Compare Latino Culture against Corporate America Culture across 6 key cultural dimensions.
-Develop solutions to the Latino and Corporate Culture Clash.
Community Organizing 101
submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu
Interested in learning about community organizing but don’t know where to start? This Sabo Center workshop is for you!
Wednesday, October 16
3:10-4:40 p.m.
OGC 100
Learn some of the foundational concepts of organizing to get started on your change making journey. Participants in this workshop will gain an understanding of relational power, the difference between public and private relationships, and how self-interest motivates us to act.
Community Organizing 101 will be 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.
Howling Bird Press at the Twin Cities Book Festival this Saturday
submitted by matthewk@augsburg.edu
Please join the MFA program and Howling Bird Press at the Twin Cities Book Festival, the largest one-day book gathering in the region featuring hundreds of exhibitors, dozens of presenting authors from near and far, special children’s and youth programming, and endless curiosities for all ages—all in a massive celebration of our vibrant Minnesota literary culture.
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Minnesota State Fairgrounds
10 am-5 pm • FREE Admission
English Prof. Doug Green Publishes a Book of Poetry
submitted by starckl@augsburg.edu
Professor D. E. (Doug) Green’s collection of poems, Jumping the Median, has just been released by Encircle Publications. Doug will read from the book at Content Bookstore in his hometown Northfield, 7pm, Thursday, 24 Oct.
Jumping the Median can be ordered both through local bookstores like Content, where it is available now for the reading, and our own Augsburg B&N or through the publisher. See the links below for more information on the reading and the book.
https://www.facebook.com/events/382550829081327/
http://encirclepub.com/product/jumping-the-median/
Central Services Info/Training Session Oct 15
submitted by suter@augsburg.edu
Have you ever wondered what does Central Services do or what they can do for you?
On Tuesday Oct 15th at 10:30 am in Lindell Library Room 301 I will be going through all the various services that the Copy Center, Mailroom, and Shipping/Receiving handles as well as the processes to make your interactions the most efficient for you and for us.
Topics covered will include:
-Copy Job requesting
-Copy center finishing services
-Student and Faculty incoming mail/package handling procedures
-Outgoing mail/packages
-Third Party ordering (Business Cards, Letterhead, Envelopes, Posters)
-Any other pertinent information
Please RVSP so I can get a rough guesstimate of how many will be attending. If you would like to attend something similar but can’t make this date please fill out the RSVP form and select the appropriate option.
Working Towards Inclusive Spaces
submitted by mouajj@augsburg.edu
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
Augsburg Campus, Past and Present: A Sesquicentennial Tour on Wednesday, October 9
submitted by anderso3@augsburg.edu
Join me and other Auggies for a campus walking tour called “Augsburg Campus, Past and Present.” The tour will start at the site of Augsburg’s original Minneapolis building and move through our indoor and outdoor spaces as we learn about the evolution of the campus from 1872 to the present. We will meet at noon just inside the old Science Building north entrance at 7th Street and 21st Avenue, diagonally across from Hagfors.
Access is limited: we will be walking a few blocks, and we will encounter stairs and some uneven surfaces. Space is limited and an RSVP is required. Contact eventrsvp@augsburg.edu or call 612-330-1104 to get a space.
Not free for the October 9 tour? The Campus Past and Present tour will be offered again on Tuesday, October 29. It will be our last chance until the spring, so sign up soon.
Let’s Play: League of Legends
submitted by natropi@augsburg.edu
Let’s play League! Come join us in person or online for a full night of League. Bring your laptops or PCs if you’re coming in person and meet us in Hagfors 150A from 7:00-10:00 PM (may run longer if there’s interest). Otherwise join us online by sending us your username in advance! Please RSVP on Auggie Life or Facebook in advance (not required, but encouraged)
Date: Friday, October 11, 2019
When: 7:00-10:00 PM
Where: Hagfors 150A
Other details: FREE FOOD, DRINKS, and PRIZES will be available if you’re coming in person!
Throne of Eldraine Magic Draft
submitted by natropi@augsburg.edu
Hey all! We will be having our first Magic draft next Saturday, October 12th, at 6 PM in Hagfors 150A. Admission is free, and both cards (for play and prizes) and pizza are provided. Please RSVP on Auggie Life or by emailing us at gamersunited@augsburg.edu. If you have any questions, feel free to message me on here. Hope to see you there!
Faith & Science: Bridging the Divide (food included)
submitted by villagra@augsburg.edu
Come join the Augsburg Interfaith Scholars on October 10th at 6:30pm, as we host an event titled, “Faith & Science: Bridging the Divide” at Cedar Commons on Riverside Ave. This event is one in a series of monthly events over the course of the year that aims to facilitate interfaith dialogue around a variety of topics. The purpose of this event is to explore the intersections of science and faith, while enjoying a FREE DINNER with Augsburg student, faculty, and community members. Speakers for the evening include Augsburg religion prof. Russel Kleckley; Professor from the University of Minnesota, astrophysicist Lawrence Rudnick; and Baird Linke, Augsburg Riverside Innovation Hub Alum.
Hope to see you there!
Event Series for Ongoing Grant Proposal Development
submitted by causey@augsburg.edu
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 Thursday, October 17 (3:30 – 5pm) in Lindell 301. We will start with 45 minutes of discussion about Broader Impacts, which is especially relevant to research funded by the National Science Foundation. Everyone is welcome to attend — the discussion will focus on how to make sure your grant project is accessible to a variety of audiences. Materials from the National Alliance for Broader Impacts will be shared. During the second half of the session, we will have 45 minutes of quiet time to write proposal drafts, think up research questions, look into related projects and funders, or consult with peers.
October 17 (Thurs., 3:30 – 5pm, Lindell 301): Broader Impacts + National Science Foundation (NSF)
* updated date * December 12 (Thurs., 3:30 – 5pm, Lindell 301): Preparing and Managing your Grant Budget
Everyone is welcome to attend! Please RSVP to causey@augsburg.edu. Contact Lauren Causey with questions.
Office Hours with Your Deans TODAY 10 am – 11 am
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Monica Devers, Dean of Professional Studies, and Ryan Haaland, Dean of Arts and Sciences, invite faculty, staff and students to stop by and meet them during a series of “office hours” scheduled for this fall. These office hours are an opportunity to share your thoughts and ask questions.
The times and locations will change from month to month in order to allow for greater availability to schedules.
The Fall Sessions will take place:
Tuesday, October 8th from 10 am – 11 am in the Christensen Center Lobby
Tuesday, November 5 from 12 pm – 1 pm in the Oren Gateway Center Lobby
Thursday, December 5 from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm in the Hagfors Center Lobby
Community Organizing 101
submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu
Interested in learning about community organizing but don’t know where to start? This Sabo Center workshop is for you!
Wednesday, October 16
3:10-4:40 p.m.
OGC 100
Learn some of the foundational concepts of organizing to get started on your change making journey. Participants in this workshop will gain an understanding of relational power, the difference between public and private relationships, and how self-interest motivates us to act.
Community Organizing 101 will be 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.
Happy Coming Out Week from LGBTQIA+ Student Services
submitted by stokesb@augsburg.edu
We invite students, staff, and faculty to join us as we celebrate LGBTQIA+ History all month and this special Coming Out week. Our department and student organizations haze planned an array of events this month, and we look forward to seeing you all there!
Today October 8th:
Maxwell Poessnecker, the director of LGBTQIA+ Student Services, will be leading a Brave Space workshop 12-3 pm in the Marshall Room of Christensen Center.
If you have any questions about these events, please email us at lgbtqia@augsburg.edu.
Brave Space Training – Formerly Ally Training I
submitted by mouajj@augsburg.edu
This workshop provides participants with the tools, skills, knowledge, and resources to be intentionally supportive to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA) communities. Additionally, this workshop will cover definitions and terminology, tackle current issues and challenges facing LGBTQIA+ students, and practice skill-building scenarios. Finally, this workshop will help faculty and staff to develop and grow their inclusive understandings of gender and sexuality while creating and maintaining Augsburg spaces that affirm the wholeness of identities. Please Note: Those who attend Ally Training I will receive an ally placard that they may place on a visible surface near their Augsburg work area.
To register for this workshop, click HERE
Interfaith Ally Workshop Opportunities
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Campus Ministry is offering the Interfaith Ally Workshop on
Wednesday, October 16 from 12:30 – 2:30 pm in the Riverside Room and on Tuesday, November 19 from 12:00 – 2:00 pm in the 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.
Please register online for this workshop https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOuVRlwSjqAZX_LhQ8u6jNgj9n-0HyIyrvpno5waCPgJRJTw/viewform
Morning Chapel: Sarah Swindall
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am to hear our pastoral intern Sarah Swindall preach. Music: Jill Dawe, Associate Professor, piano.
ASAC’s 1st General Meeting is happening TODAY
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
ASAC Will be hosting our very first general meeting and we want to hear your voice! We will be going over our budget and discussing collaborations for the rest of the school year.
We want to hear your ideas for events or collaborations with other student organizations. There will be food!
Location: Marshall Room
Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Last Chance for Music Therapy Conference Cost Reduction
submitted by frederil@augsburg.edu
Music therapy club is facilitating reduced cost admission to the Music Therapy Conference happening right here in Minneapolis. At normal price this event is a hefty $365. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the in depth workings of the field of music therapy and forge connections with professionals who may even be your future employers. Music therapy students interested can contact Laura Frederiksen at frederil@augsburg.edu to get put on the list. Email before 5 pm 10/7/19.
Augsburg Nooks and Crannies Tour: Another chance on Tuesday, October 8, at noon: RSVP required
submitted by anderso3@augsburg.edu
The Nooks and Crannies tour includes a visit to the old chapel and gymnasium in Old Main, the Old Main attic, our Art Deco filling station, and other little-known spots of interest around the campus. The tour begins outside of Old Main 105.
Access is limited: we will be walking a few blocks, and we will encounter steep stairs and some uneven surfaces. Space is limited and an RSVP is required. Contact eventrsvp@augsburg.edu or call 612-330-1104 to get a space.
Not free for the October 8 tour? Nooks and Crannies will be offered again on Wednesday, October 30. It will be our last chance until the spring, so sign up soon.
Let’s Play: League of Legends
submitted by natropi@augsburg.edu
Let’s play League! Come join us in person or online for a full night of League. Bring your laptops or PCs if you’re coming in person and meet us in Hagfors 150A from 7:00-10:00 PM (may run longer if there’s interest). Otherwise join us online by sending us your username in advance! Please RSVP on Auggie Life or Facebook in advance (not required, but encouraged)!
Date: Friday, October 11, 2019
When: 7:00-10:00 PM
Where: Hagfors 150A
Other details: FREE FOOD, DRINKS, and PRIZES will be available if you’re coming in person!
Throne of Eldraine Magic Draft
submitted by natropi@augsburg.edu
Hey all! We will be having our first Magic draft next Saturday, October 12th, at 6 PM in Hagfors 150A. Admission is free, and both cards (for play and prizes) and pizza are provided. Please RSVP on Auggie Life or by emailing us at gamersunited@augsburg.edu. If you have any questions, feel free to message me on here. Hope to see you there!
Spring semester Model UN – apply by Nov 1
submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu
Take the spring semester POL 368 Model UN course, and travel to NYC for the Model UN conference at the end of March!
POL 368 is a regular course throughout the spring semester, with regular weekly classes. During the first half of the semester, students will prepare for the Model UN in NYC which takes place just after spring break, from March 29 to April 2.
Each year, the Augsburg delegation represents a different country with delegates assigned to particular UN committees or organizations, each with their own set of issues. Delegates have to understand the challenges of representing that country with its particular history, culture, and current foreign policy priorities and diplomatic objectives. At the same time, each delegate represents that country on a particular committee and will be researching issues such as climate change, human rights, trade, poverty, human trafficking, or arms control.
APPLICATIONS DUE NOVEMBER 1
Program cost $1,300
includes: round trip airfare to NYC, hotel accommodation, Model UN registration and delegate fees.
Students are responsible for their own transportation in NYC, as well as all meals during the program.
Morning Chapel: Bishop Munib Younan
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am to hear Bishop Mubib Younan, Retired Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land; Music: Ray Makeever.
Central Services Info/Training Session Oct 15
submitted by suter@augsburg.edu
Have you ever wondered what does Central Services do or what they can do for you?
On Tuesday Oct 15th at 10:30 am in Lindell Library Room 301 I will be going through all the various services that the Copy Center, Mailroom, and Shipping/Receiving handles as well as the processes to make your interactions the most efficient for you and for us.
Topics covered will include:
-Copy Job requesting
-Copy center finishing services
-Student and Faculty incoming mail/package handling procedures
-Outgoing mail/packages
-Third Party ordering (Business Cards, Letterhead, Envelopes, Posters)
-Any other pertinent information
Please RVSP so I can get a rough guesstimate of how many will be attending. If you would like to attend something similar but can’t make this date please fill out the RSVP form and select the appropriate option.
Office Hours with your Deans Tomorrow
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Monica Devers, Dean of Professional Studies, and Ryan Haaland, Dean of Arts and Sciences, invite faculty, staff and students to stop by and meet them during a series of “office hours” scheduled for this fall. These office hours are an opportunity to share your thoughts and ask questions.
The times and locations will change from month to month in order to allow for greater availability to schedules.
The Fall Sessions will take place:
Tuesday, October 8th from 10 am – 11 am in the Christensen Center Lobby
Tuesday, November 5 from 12 pm – 1 pm in the Oren Gateway Center Lobby
Thursday, December 5 from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm in the Hagfors Center Lobby
Happy Coming Out Week from LGBTQIA+ Student Services
submitted by stokesb@augsburg.edu
We invite students, staff, and faculty to join us as we celebrate LGBTQIA+ History all month and this special Coming Out week. Our department and student organizations have planned an array of events this month, and we look forward to seeing you all there!
Today October 7th:
Our office will be taking LGBTQIA+ folx and allies to Solcona Fitness. We will meet in the Auggies Nest at 2pm.
QPA will be hosting their Coming Out Social in the student lounge from 6–9 pm with mocktails provided by EPIC.
If you have any questions about these events, please email us at lgbtqia@augsburg.edu.
Palestinian Art of Resistance spring break study abroad – apply by November 1
submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu
Take a spring semester course that includes 10 days of travel on your Spring break!
Palestinian Art of Resistance, 4-credits, fulfills Fine Arts requirement and Augsburg Experience
Course options: ART 211 or THR 295
Faculty Leader: Sarah Myers and Robert Tom
Travel Dates: March 13-23, 2020 (spring break)
Course Description:
Art of Resistance will immerse you in contemporary Palestinian culture and invite you to learn directly from a wide range of artists in the region. You will have the unique opportunity to experience art and performance first-hand in diverse Palestinian contexts, from a day-long excursion to cultural sites in Ramallah to a conference call with artists in Gaza. A major component of the course will be ongoing cultural exchange with students from Dar al-Kalima University in Bethlehem. Augsburg students will also learn about the complex political, historical, social, and religious context for Palestinian art and theater through guided tours, performances, gallery talks, museum visits, readings, and discussions. Throughout these experiences, students will interrogate what it means to create art under occupation, explore various definitions of the “art of resistance,” and learn tools to make creative work that defies and reimagines the status quo.
APPLICATIONS DUE NOVEMBER 1
Scholarships are available!
MVNA Flu Shot Clinic Monday 10/7
submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu
The MN Visiting Nurse Association will be on campus on Monday 10/7 from 10:30 – 1:00 pm in the Center for Wellness and Counseling office (first floor Anderson Residence Hall) administering flu shots. Most insurances are accepted or $39 cash or check. Please bring photo ID and your insurance card for the walk-in appointments. Questions call the CWC office at 612-330-1707. Stay healthy and get your flu shot Monday
Auggie Doggie Monday 10/7
submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu
Paws for Learning will be on campus Monday 10/7 from 10:30 – 11:30 am. Our furry friends will be both in Christensen Center lobby and the Center for Wellness & Counseling office located on the first floor of the Anderson Residence Hall. Please feel free to stop by either or both locations for a little stress relief to start your week.
Throne of Eldraine Magic Draft
submitted by natropi@augsburg.edu
Hey all! We will be having our first Magic draft next Saturday, October 12th, at 6 PM in Hagfors 150A. Admission is free, and both cards (for play and prizes) and pizza are provided. Please RSVP on Auggie Life or by emailing us at gamersunited@augsburg.edu. If you have any questions, feel free to message me on here. Hope to see you there!
HWT – Chipotle Run
submitted by xiongee2@augsburg.edu
On Saturday Oct. 5th, Hmong Women Together will be meeting in the Urn/Mort Lobby at 5 pm and depart at 5:15 pm to walk to Chipotle for a fundraising event. The event will be starting from 4 to 8 pm, if you decide to go by yourself please show them our poster when paying at the register!
Morning Chapel: Blessing of the Animals
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Today, people all over the world will be celebrating St. Francis Day in honor of the Patron Saint of Animals, Saint Francis of Assisi. In remembrance of his love for all sentient beings, guardians sometimes take their animal companions to church for a Blessing of the Animals. You are invited to bring your pet (or a photo of your pet) to Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am for a blessing.
Central Services Info/Training Session Oct 15
submitted by suter@augsburg.edu
Have you ever wondered what does Central Services do or what they can do for you?
On Tuesday Oct 15th at 10:30 am in Lindell Library Room 301 I will be going through all the various services that the Copy Center, Mailroom, and Shipping/Receiving handles as well as the processes to make your interactions the most efficient for you and for us.
Topics covered will include:
-Copy Job requesting
-Copy center finishing services
-Student and Faculty incoming mail/package handling procedures
-Outgoing mail/packages
-Third Party ordering (Business Cards, Letterhead, Envelopes, Posters)
-Any other pertinent information
Please RVSP so I can get a rough guesstimate of how many will be attending.
Learn to make a cheesecake: Monday, October 7
submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
Join Campus Kitchen in the Food Lab (Hagfors 108) on Monday, October 7th at 4pm for a cheesecake-making workshop! Email jacobsn@augsburg.edu if you plan on attending so that we can get a headcount!
Visit “Office Hours with your Deans”
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Monica Devers, Dean of Professional Studies, and Ryan Haaland, Dean of Arts and Sciences, invite faculty, staff and students to stop by and meet them during a series of “office hours” scheduled for this fall. These office hours are an opportunity to share your thoughts and ask questions.
The times and locations will change from month to month in order to allow for greater availability to schedules.
The Fall Sessions will take place:
Tuesday, October 8th from 10 am – 11 am in the Christensen Center Lobby
Tuesday, November 5 from 12 pm – 1 pm in the Oren Gateway Center Lobby
Thursday, December 5 from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm in the Hagfors Center Lobby
90’s Trivia TONIGHT
submitted by tengwalm@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Music-Theatre Club is hosting a 90’s Trivia Night on TONIGHT at 7:00 p.m. in the Student Lounge!
Test your knowledge on all facts 90’s related while enjoying FREE PIZZA and other goodies. Bring your own team or make one when you arrive.
All are welcome!
“Holy Encounters: Four Bible Stories, One God”
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Join Pastor Justin Lind-Ayres with Campus Ministry for a 4 Week Bible Study on Wednesdays in October. We will meet from 9:15 pm – 10:00 pm in Kennedy 303A. The theme is “Holy Encounters.” All are welcome to join!
Wednesday, October 9: “Burning Bushes & Shoeless Feet” – Exodus 3:1-12
Wednesday, October 16: “God in a Headlock” – Genesis 32:22-32
Wednesday, October 23: “The (Faithful) Samaritan Woman” – John 4:3-42
Wednesday, October 30: “The (Good) Samaritan Man” – Luke 10:25-37
Human-Rights Voices in Post-Conflict Guatemala – study abroad on spring break
submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu
Take a spring semester course that includes 10 days of travel to Guatemala on Spring break!
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 NOVEMBER 1***
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.
Scholarships are available!
Visit the program page for additional details and application
Spring break study abroad in Palestine – info & film event – TODAY
submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu
Everyone is welcome to join us for a viewing of a short documentary film and study abroad information session on Thursday
Thursday, October 3 from 2-3 pm
in Anderson/Music room 22:
“The Living of the Pigeons”
A short documentary film documents the surreal early-morning hours and daily experience of “rush hour” at Checkpoint 300, which separates Bethlehem in the West Bank from Jerusalem.
We will also present information for the upcoming spring-break study abroad opportunity: Palestinian Art of Resistance, an art and theater course which will travel to the area March 13-23. The study abroad program is open to all Auggies, and scholarships are available to help pay for the program.
Come to view the film, learn about study abroad, and enjoy some refreshments!
Attention Political Science students – apply now for Model UN
submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu
Take the spring semester POL 368 Model UN course, and travel to NYC for the Model UN conference at the end of March!
POL 368 is a regular course throughout the spring semester, with regular weekly classes. During the first half of the semester, students will prepare for the Model UN in NYC which takes place just after spring break, from March 29 to April 2.
Each year, the Augsburg delegation represents a different country with delegates assigned to particular UN committees or organizations, each with their own set of issues. Delegates have to understand the challenges of representing that country with its particular history, culture, and current foreign policy priorities and diplomatic objectives. At the same time, each delegate represents that country on a particular committee and will be researching issues such as climate change, human rights, trade, poverty, human trafficking, or arms control.
APPLICATIONS DUE NOVEMBER 1
Program cost $1,300
includes: round trip airfare to NYC, hotel accommodation, Model UN registration and delegate fees. There is no additional tuition fee for full-time undergrad students.Students are responsible for their own transportation in NYC, as well as all meals during the program.
Visit the Model UN program page for more information and to apply
Central Services Info/Training Session Oct 15
submitted by suter@augsburg.edu
Have you ever wondered what does Central Services do or what they can do for you?
On Tuesday Oct 15th at 10:30 am in Lindell Library Room 301 I will be going through all the various services that the Copy Center, Mailroom, and Shipping/Receiving handles as well as the processes to make your interactions the most efficient for you and for us.
Topics covered will include:
-Copy Job requesting
-Copy center finishing services
-Student and Faculty incoming mail/package handling procedures
-Outgoing mail/packages
-Third Party ordering (Business Cards, Letterhead, Envelopes, Posters)
-Any other pertinent information
Please RVSP to the attached Calendar link so I know roughly how many to expect.
Diversity Insights Breakfast ft. Keynote Speaker Gov. Tim Walz
submitted by monsonaa@augsburg.edu
Please join The Forum on Workplace Inclusion on October 31 for the first Diversity Insights Breakfast of our 2019-2020 series!
To kickoff the breakfast series, The Forum will hear from Governor Tim Walz, followed by a panel of state officials discussing the state’s efforts to build One Minnesota, where we collaborate across differences to create a state that works for everyone.
Governor Walz will be introduced by President Pribbenow. Registration is $75.
Follow the link below for details and to register. This will sell out fast!
Get your Flu Shot Monday 10/7
submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu
The MN Visiting Nurse Association will be on campus on Monday 10/7 from 10:30 – 1:00 pm in the Center for Wellness and Counseling office (first floor Anderson Residence Hall) administering flu shots. Most insurances are accepted or $39 cash or check. Please bring photo ID and your insurance card for the walk-in appointments. Questions call the CWC office at 612-330-1707. Stay healthy and get your flu shot Monday.
90’s Trivia Night
submitted by tengwalm@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Music-Theatre Club is hosting a 90’s Trivia Night this Friday, October 4th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Student Lounge!
Test your knowledge on all facts 90’s related while enjoying FREE PIZZA and other goodies. Bring your own team or make one when you arrive.
All are welcome!
Talent Show Auditions
submitted by tengwalm@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Music-Theatre Club invites everyone to audition for our upcoming talent show! Looking for singers, dancers, actors, and everybody in between.
This is a LOW COMMITMENT talent show with NO REHEARSALS! We only ask for acts to be available on the evenings of November 1st and 2nd.
Auditions are on October 2nd and 3rd from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Anderson Music Hall M3 (the choir room).
Sign up to audition at the link below OR on the sign up sheets posted on the Foss Theatre door, Anderson Hall Music bulletin board (between the choir and band room), or Christensen stairwell bulletin board.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xhmJD7XxGtT9H60cOcGckGJdyNvPUCM7XldBxjzy5wg/edit?usp=sharing
Culture Clash: Can Latino Culture Identity and Corporate Culture Be Reconciled?
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
When: October 24, 2019 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Level: Intermediate
Track: D&I Strategy
Presenter: Andres Tapia, Korn Ferry
Cost: Free, online webinar
Join us for The Forum on Workplace Inclusions October webinar with presenter Andrés Tapia, Senior Client Partner, Korn Ferry.
Webinar Learning Outcomes:
– Recognize the importance of Hispanic heritage and Latino Culture in shaping the workplace behavior of Latino professionals.
-Compare Latino Culture against Corporate America Culture across 6 key cultural dimensions.
-Develop solutions to the Latino and Corporate Culture Clash.
Christensen Symposium: Suffering and Hope in the Midst of Conflict – TODAY 10/3
submitted by nondie@augsburg.edu
Want to support more interfaith friendships in our divided world?
Attend the Bernhard M. Christensen Symposium
Suffering and Hope in the Midst of Conflict
11 a.m – 12 p.m, Today
Thursday, October 3, 2019
Foss Center, Hoversten Chapel
Speakers:
Hamdy El-Sawaf, founder and psychotherapist at the Family Counseling Center and imam of Masjid Al-Iman in Minneapolis
Munib Younan, retired bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land and former president of the Lutheran World Federation
Hamdy El-Sawaf and Munib Younan will share personal experiences and their religious faith perspectives on hope, reconciliation, and resiliency in the midst of suffering and struggles that often are intensified by religious convictions and differences.
About the Christensen Symposium:
Each year, the Christensen Symposium provides the opportunity to explore and apply the lessons rooted in former Augsburg President Bernhard M. Christensen’s legacy:
– Christian faith liberates minds and lives.
– Diversity strengthens vital communities.
– Interfaith friendships enrich learning.
– The love of Christ draws us to God.
– We are called to service in the world.
Tuesday: You are Invited to Attend “Office Hours with your Deans”
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Monica Devers, Dean of Professional Studies, and Ryan Haaland, Dean of Arts and Sciences, invite faculty, staff and students to stop by and meet them during a series of “office hours” scheduled for this fall. These office hours are an opportunity to share your thoughts and ask questions.
The times and locations will change from month to month in order to allow for greater availability to schedules.
The Fall Sessions will take place:
Tuesday, October 8th from 10 am – 11 am in the Christensen Center Lobby
Tuesday, November 5 from 12 pm – 1 pm in the Oren Gateway Center Lobby
Thursday, December 5 from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm in the Hagfors Center Lobby
Make a meal, network with staff. Join Staff Senate in the Food Lab
submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu
Calling all staff! Join Staff Senate for an afternoon of cooking and networking in Augsburg’s Food Lab, led by Campus Kitchen. We’ll spend some time cooking, and then enjoy the fruits of our labor by eating it! Staff new to the Augsburg community are particularly invited to attend. Everyone is welcome!
Monday, October 14
4:30-6 p.m.
Hagfors 108
Warrior Women Film this Saturday
submitted by marubbio@augsburg.edu
Film Event
The Augsburg Native American Film Series presents Warrior Women this Saturday October 5, 2019. Warrior Women looks at the history of Indigenous activism as lived and led by AIM activist Madonna Thunder Hawk and her daughter Marcy. The film traces Madonna’s work for cultural sovereignty in education as she helped create the “We Will Remember” Survival School and the shared work she and her daughter have continued around environmental justice and Indigenous sovereignty. Join us for the screening of WARRIOR WOMEN and video conversations with Director Elizabeth Castle and activist Marcella (Marcy) Gilbert.
Where & When:
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
Thursday Morning Coffee & Study Abroad -October 3
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
Stop by the study abroad table from 9:00am to 10:30am to grab a cup of delicious Guatemalan coffee and learn about the upcoming spring break study abroad program Human Rights Voices in Post-Conflict Guatemala.
This exciting opportunity is a 4-credit spring class (CCS, SPA or POL) with travel to Guatemala during spring break. Scholarships are available! Stop by to learn more!
https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=55649
Fall Blood drive TODAY – 10/2
submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu
Thank you to all who signed up to donate blood today. Please be sure to bring a photo ID, drink lots of water and eat good meals before your scheduled donation time. If you want to save time you can complete your health questionnaire online at http://www.mbc.org/idonate. The drive will be in East Commons (upstairs in Christensen Center). Some walk-in spots are still available so please stop by if you did not sign up for an appointment time. Questions, call the CWC office at 612-330-1707. Thanks for helping save lives!!
MVNA Flu Shot Clinic Monday 10/7
submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu
The MN Visiting Nurse Association will be on campus on Monday 10/7 from 10:30 – 1:00 pm in the Center for Wellness and Counseling office (first floor Anderson Residence Hall) administering flu shots. Most insurances are accepted or $39 cash or check. Please bring photo ID and your insurance card for the walk-in appointments. Questions call the CWC office at 612-330-1707. Stay healthy and get your flu shot Monday.
Morning Chapel: Paul C. Pribbenow
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40am to hear Paul Pribbenow, University President, preach on “No one said it would be easy.” Tessa Wegenke, Assistant to the Vice Presidents; Deanna Davis, Program Coordinator, Professional Studies, are singing a duet.
90’s Trivia Night
submitted by tengwalm@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Music-Theatre Club is hosting a 90’s Trivia Night on Friday, October 4th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Student Lounge!
Test your knowledge on all facts 90’s related while enjoying FREE PIZZA and other goodies. Bring your own team or make one when you arrive.
All are welcome!
Talent Show Auditions
submitted by tengwalm@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Music-Theatre Club invites everyone to audition for our upcoming talent show! Looking for singers, dancers, actors, and everybody in between.
This is a LOW COMMITMENT talent show with NO REHEARSALS! We only ask for acts to be available on the evenings of November 1st and 2nd for the dress rehearsal and performance.
Auditions are on October 2nd and 3rd from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Anderson Music Hall M3 (the choir room).
Sign up to audition at the link below OR on the sign up sheets posted on the Foss Theatre door, Anderson Hall Music bulletin board (between the choir and band room), or Christensen stairwell bulletin board.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xhmJD7XxGtT9H60cOcGckGJdyNvPUCM7XldBxjzy5wg/edit?usp=sharing
You are Invited to “Office Hours with Your Deans”
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Monica Devers, Dean of Professional Studies, and Ryan Haaland, Dean of Arts and Sciences, invite faculty, staff and students to stop by and meet them during a series of “office hours” scheduled for this fall. These office hours are an opportunity to share your thoughts and ask questions.
The times and locations will change from month to month in order to allow for greater availability to schedules.
The Fall Sessions will take place:
Tuesday, October 8th from 10 am – 11 am in the Christensen Center Lobby
Tuesday, November 5 from 12 pm – 1 pm in the Oren Gateway Center Lobby (Note, this date and time has changed from previous postings.)
Thursday, December 5 from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm in the Hagfors Center Lobby
October 3 – Christensen Symposium: Suffering and Hope in the Midst of Conflict
submitted by nondie@augsburg.edu
Want to support more interfaith friendships in our divided world?
Attend the Bernhard M. Christensen Symposium
Suffering and Hope in the Midst of Conflict
11 a.m – 12 p.m.
Thursday, October 3, 2019
Foss Center, Hoversten Chapel
Speakers:
Hamdy El-Sawaf, founder and psychotherapist at the Family Counseling Center and imam of Masjid Al-Iman in Minneapolis
Munib Younan, retired bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land and former president of the Lutheran World Federation
Hamdy El-Sawaf and Munib Younan will share personal experiences and their religious faith perspectives on hope, reconciliation, and resiliency in the midst of suffering and struggles that often are intensified by religious convictions and differences.
About the Christensen Symposium:
Each year, the Christensen Symposium provides the opportunity to explore and apply the lessons rooted in former Augsburg President Bernhard M. Christensen’s legacy:
Christian faith liberates minds and lives.
Diversity strengthens vital communities.
Interfaith friendships enrich learning.
The love of Christ draws us to God.
We are called to service in the world.
Peace in the Middle East: Challenges and Signs of Hope
submitted by nondie@augsburg.edu
Join Interfaith at Augsburg for a Brown Bag Lunch discussion with visiting lecturer Munib Younan, retired bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land and former president of the Lutheran World Federation.
Wednesday, October 2
12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Oren Gateway Center, Room 100
Bishop Younan’s parents were Palestinian refugees. His entire life and leadership have been focused on finding a lasting, just solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and building up the civic agency of Palestinian people.
Free Registration: Human Rights Forum (October 28 and 29)
submitted by hermansb@augsburg.edu
202 of your fellow Auggies have already signed up!
…..and the good news is that here is still time to secure your FREE registration to the The Human Rights Forum.
Yes, attendance is free for Augsburg students, faculty and staff (via your @augsburg.edu account), but registration is required. Follow the link below to register.
Joining us on campus are 20-25 impressive young and diverse human rights activists—international guests as well as national and local leaders—who will share their stories and activism, and guide us as we explore ways to take action in our ongoing promotion of human rights issues both globally and domestically.
Plenaries, hands-on workshops, networking, and breakout sessions will be included at this event taking place on October 28—29, 2019.
For more details, please visit our websites: https://www.augsburg.edu/humanrightsforum/
Contact us (extension 1378) for questions, ideas and comments. We look forward to hearing from you.
Cooking and Networking with Staff Senate in the Food Lab
submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu
Calling all staff! Join Staff Senate for an afternoon of cooking and networking in Augsburg’s Food Lab, led by Campus Kitchen. We’ll spend some time cooking, and then enjoy the fruits of our labor by eating it! Staff new to the Augsburg community are particularly invited to attend. Everyone is welcome!
Monday, October 14
4:30-6 p.m.
Hagfors 108
Spring break study abroad in Palestine – info & film event – Thursday Oct 3
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
Everyone is welcome to join us for a viewing of a short documentary film and study abroad information session on Thursday
Thursday, October 3 from 2-3 pm
in Anderson/Music room 22:
“The Living of the Pigeons”
A short documentary film documents the surreal early-morning hours and daily experience of “rush hour” at Checkpoint 300, which separates Bethlehem in the West Bank from Jerusalem.
We will also present information for the upcoming spring-break study abroad opportunity: Palestinian Art of Resistance, an art and theater course which will travel to the area March 13-23. The study abroad program is open to all Auggies, and scholarships are available to help pay for the program.
Come to view the film, learn about study abroad, and enjoy some refreshments!
(Rescheduled) First Anime Club Meeting Today
submitted by kronebup@augsburg.edu
The rescheduled first meeting of Augsburg Manga and Anime Club meets today in Old Main 105 from 6-9pm. Come join us to watch anime, check out our manga library, and discuss our plans for the semester!
Talent Show Auditions
submitted by tengwalm@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Music-Theatre Club invites everyone to audition for our upcoming talent show! Looking for singers, dancers, actors, and everybody in between.
This is a LOW COMMITMENT talent show with NO REHEARSALS! We only ask for acts to be available on the evenings of November 1st and 2nd.
Auditions are on October 2nd and 3rd from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Anderson Music Hall M3 (the choir room).
Sign up to audition at the link below OR on the sign up sheets posted on the Foss Theatre door, Anderson Hall Music bulletin board (between the choir and band room), or Christensen stairwell bulletin board.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xhmJD7XxGtT9H60cOcGckGJdyNvPUCM7XldBxjzy5wg/edit#gid=0
90’s Trivia Night
submitted by tengwalm@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Music-Theatre Club is hosting a 90’s Trivia Night on Friday, October 4th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Student Lounge!
Test your knowledge on all facts 90’s related while enjoying FREE PIZZA and other goodies. Bring your own team or make one when you arrive.
All are welcome!
Event Series for Ongoing Grant Proposal Development: 10/17 (Broader Impacts)
submitted by causey@augsburg.edu
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 Thursday, October 17 (3:30 – 5pm) in Lindell 301. We will start with 45 minutes of discussion about Broader Impacts, which is especially relevant to research funded by the National Science Foundation. Everyone is welcome to attend — the discussion will focus on how to make sure your grant project is accessible to a variety of audiences. Materials from the National Alliance for Broader Impacts will be shared.
During the second half of the session, we will have 45 minutes of quiet time to write proposal drafts, think up research questions, or look into related projects and funders.
10/17 (Thurs., 3:30 – 5pm, Lindell 301): Broader Impacts + National Science Foundation (NSF)
12/11 (Wed., 3:30 – 5pm, Lindell 301): Preparing and Managing your Grant Budget
Everyone is welcome to attend! Please RSVP to causey@augsburg.edu. Contact Lauren Causey with questions.
Are you a Music Therapy Student who wants to go to the Minneapolis conference for cheap?
submitted by frederil@augsburg.edu
Music Therapy club is organizing monetary support for music therapy students wanting to go to the conference and needs a head count ASAP. Please email frederil@augsburg.edu if you plan to go to the conference no matter what, or will only go with monetary help.
Free Bike Giveaway 10/2 5pm-7pm – volunteers needed
submitted by fragaled@augsburg.edu
Bikes donated by Bikes4Kids, an Augsburg Alum founded organization. B4K was founded for the purpose of collecting recycled bicycles, refurbishing and redistributing them to kids and needy people of the world.
30 bikes available to win! Register on site to enter and must be present to receive bike.
Open House: Forum on Workplace Inclusion / Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
submitted by monsonaa@augsburg.edu
The Forum on Workplace Inclusion and Augsburg’s new Equity and Inclusion Initiatives Department are hosting a joint open house for our Augsburg colleagues and local partners.
We sincerely hope you can stop in, meet the team, see our new spaces, and learn about the great initiatives being developed together by Augsburg and The Forum!
Light appetizers plus an array of beverages will be available! No charge for attendance!
Time & Location:
November 7, 2019
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Hagfors Center 1st Floor Lobby
You are invited to the Campus Ministry Fall Retreat
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Augsburg University Student Ministries and Campus Ministry invite students to an overnight retreat (from 5 pm Friday to 4 pm Saturday) on October 11-12 at Camp Iduhapi. Camp Iduhapi is located one hour west of the Twin Cities. The weekend will include meals together, a bonfire, worship music, a high ropes course, and much more! Register in the Campus Ministry office or with the online registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecMQNFU7AzpD5pn_XK1uidFuWsInPedIVxHPmCBblTho7YlQ/viewform.
The cost is $5. For more information, please contact Sarah Swindall at swindall@augsburg.edu.
Morning Chapel: A service of morning prayer
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am for a service of morning prayer with a liturgy from the Iona Community.
Faculty and Staff- Meet Employers Today
submitted by lgeorge@augsburg.edu
Did you know that 71% of employers will be hiring 2020 interns and new employees during the fall semester?
This afternoon the Strommen Center is hosting the 2019 Career and Internship Fair where 38 employers will be recruiting Augsburg students to join their organizations as interns and employees. Staff and faculty are welcome to drop by Hoversten chapel, 3- 5 pm, to encourage students as they enter the Fair and to network with employers to promote Augsburg students and learn more about what their organizations do.
Many of our students do not realize employers have early recruitment timelines. In fact, some employers start recruiting as early as August! Many employers will be making final hires by early November so it is crucial for Augsburg students to be aware they need to act now. Please encourage students to attend career readiness events, visit the Strommen Center during drop-in hours (Tues-Fri 10 am – 4:30 pm), or make an appointment through Handshake.
The 2019 Career and Internship Fair is supported by Wells Fargo. Through a Wells Fargo grant the Strommen Center is launching two campaigns, Augsburg Works and Auggies Explore, during the 2019 and 2020 academic year focused on internships, post academic employment, and career exploration.
Registered Employers:
U.S. Bank
Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx
Ameriprise Financial (Corporate Postings Only)
Robert Half
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SEEK Professionals
SciTechsperience Internship Program at the Minnesota High Tech Association
Walgreens
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Dart Transit Company
The Arc Minnesota
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Northwestern Mutual – Twin Cities
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Minnesota Twins
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Best Buy
Securian Financial
Warrior Women, This Saturday
submitted by marubbio@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Native American Film Series presents Warrior Women on Saturday October 5, 2019. Warrior Women looks at the history of Indigenous activism as lived and led by AIM activist Madonna Thunder Hawk and her daughter Marcy. The film traces Madonna’s work for cultural sovereignty in education as she helped create the “We Will Remember” Survival School and the shared work she and her daughter have continued around environmental justice and Indigenous sovereignty. Join us for the screening of WARRIOR WOMEN and video conversations with Director Elizabeth Castle and activist Marcella (Marcy) Gilbert.
Where & When:
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
Office Hours with your Deans
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Monica Devers, Dean of Professional Studies, and Ryan Haaland, Dean of Arts and Sciences, invite faculty, staff and students to stop by and meet them during a series of “office hours” scheduled for this fall. These office hours are an opportunity to share your thoughts and ask questions.
The times and locations will change from month to month in order to allow for greater availability to schedules.
The Fall Sessions will take place:
Tuesday, October 8th from 10 am – 11 am in the Christensen Center Lobby
Previously Listed November Date to be Rescheduled in Oren Gateway Lobby
Thursday, December 5 from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm in the Hagfors Center Lobby