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!
Category: Event Announcements
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
SPS Commerce
Sedgwick
Wells Fargo
SEEK Professionals
SciTechsperience Internship Program at the Minnesota High Tech Association
Walgreens
ACR Homes
Boom Lab
Mayo Clinic
Andersen Corporation
Dart Transit Company
The Arc Minnesota
Enterprise Holdings
Midco
Mississippi Watershed Management Organization
Travelers
Aerotek
Hennepin County
Thomson Reuters
Northwestern Mutual – Twin Cities
3M
City of Saint Paul
Fairview Health Services
Boulay PLLP
Peace Corps
Metropolitan Council
Minnesota Twins
ScribeAmerica
UpTurnships
Lab651
INROADS
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
Warrior Women (Film Event) Free
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
Still spots for fall blood drive on 10/2
submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu
The Center for Wellness & Counseling (CWC) welcomes Memorial Blood Centers for its annual Fall Blood drive on Wednesday 10/2/19 from 10–4 pm in the East Commons (upstairs Christensen Center). There are still some times available to donate. You can schedule an online appointment at http://www.mbc.org/searchdrives and enter sponsor code 0027. Or you can call the CWC office at 612-330-1707 to schedule an appointment time as well. Please help save lives and donate blood on October 2nd!
Spring break study abroad in Palestine – info & film event – Thursday Oct 3
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!
Event Series for Ongoing Grant Proposal Development: 10/17 (Broader Impacts)
submitted by causey@augsburg.edu
Event Series for Ongoing Grant Proposal Development
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): Managing Your Grant Budget
Everyone is welcome to attend! Please RSVP to causey@augsburg.edu. Please contact Lauren Causey for questions or suggestions.
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 a dress rehearsal and the 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#gid=0
Morning Chapel: Creation Care
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am for a service of creation care honoring Rosh Hashanah with music, a time of silence, and a time of action.
Costume Shop Sale: Oct 1-3rd
submitted by gustafse@augsburg.edu
The Theater Department’s Costume Shop is having a sale! Find us in the basement of Foss Center, Rm #49 and pick up some cool new fits, vintage pieces and the makings for your halloween costume!
Oct 1, 3: 2:30-6pm
Oct 2: 1-5pm
Bring your own bag and fill it up for just $5! Individual item priced $1-5.
~Cash Only~
All students, faculty, and friends welcome!
Proceeds go towards new equipment for the costume shop.
Email bahrs@augsburg.edu with any questions.
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.
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.
Volunteers for Taste of Augsburg
submitted by hangb@augsburg.edu
The Environmental Stewardship intern team is helping with Taste of Augsburg by sorting waste at the event! All catering supplies are compostable, but many event attendees can get confused by the options for disposing waste. We’ll come ready with knowledge and cool stickers to encourage learning and increased contributions to our campus-wide sustainability goals! We are looking for more volunteers to help us.
Taste of Augsburg is on September 28th from 11 AM – 1:30 PM at Murphy Square Park. Taste of Augsburg features tasty treats by Augsburg Student Organizations. All sales on tickets are final and all funds go directly to the host organization/student group.
If you are interested please sign up by selecting a shift(s) you are available Any questions or concern, please contact Blongsha Hang, EAC Graduate Fellow, at hangb@augsburg.edu.
Fill out this Google form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfACgfJIrYxKKDIDnWWK1cttQJ9LDmBWxKgXX7zoxwtxxFkgg/viewform
Fall Blood Drive Wednesday 10/2/19
submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu
The Center for Wellness & Counseling (CWC) welcomes Memorial Blood Centers for its annual Fall Blood drive on Wednesday 10/2/19 from 10:00 – 4:00 pm in the East Commons (upstairs Christensen Center). Please consider scheduling a blood donation that day. You can schedule an online appointment at http://www.mbc.org/searchdrives and enter sponsor code 0027. Or you can call the CWC office at 612-330-1707 to schedule an appointment time as well. There will also be sign ups available in Christensen Center TODAY – FRIDAY 9/27 from 12 – 1:00 pm . Please help save lives and donate blood on October 2nd!
Morning Chapel: Augsburg Male Quartet
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am for a homecoming service of music and reflection with the Augsburg Male Quartet. Rennard Svanoe ’59, MDiv ’62; Victor Svanoe ’62; Jim Svanoe; and Donald Gilberg ‘60 will sing today.
Augsburg Campus, Past and Present: A Sesquicentennial Tour on Tuesday, October 1
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 in the Enrollment Center.
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 1 tour? The Campus Past and Present tour will be offered again on Wednesday, October 9, and Tuesday, October 29.
Augsburg Nooks and Crannies Tour: Wednesday, October 2, 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 2 tour? Nooks and Crannies will be offered again on Tuesday, October 8, and Wednesday, October 30.
Final Friday at the Hagfors Greenhouse
submitted by vaneck@augsburg.edu
Want to know what we’ve got growing on? The Biology Department Plant Growth Facilities are opening the doors of the Hagfors Greenhouse to the Augsburg community on the last Friday of every month for Final Friday Flower Hour. Greenhouse staff will be available to showcase our plant collections and research projects. Come see our collections of crop wild relatives and species from the Horn of Africa, and marvel at our new living wall.
The next Final Friday is September 27, from noon to 2PM. The Greenhouse is located on the 4th floor of the Hagfors Center.
Questions? Please contact the Hagfors Greenhouse Curator, Dr. Leon van Eck (vaneck@augsburg.edu).
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 – 11:00 am in Christensen Center Lobby
Monday, November 4 from 1 pm – 2 pm in Oren Gateway Center Lobby
Thursday, December 5 from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm in Hagfors Center Lobby
Warrior Women Film Event
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
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.
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.
BOGO Sale in the Bookstore
submitted by millerch@augsburg.edu
Stop by the Bookstore on Thursday and take advantage of our clearance sale…Buy One Get One Free on all clearance merchandise!!! One day only!
5 Days Until the Career & Internship Fair
submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu
The Strommen Center would like to invite sophomores, juniors and seniors to attend Augsburg’s annual Career and Internship Fair on Tuesday, October 1st from 3:00-5:00 pm in the Foss Center.
A lot of organizations do their recruiting for summer internships and entry-level positions (for spring graduates) in September and October. It might seem early but it’s a typical recruiting schedule for many organizations. We expect over 38 employers to attend so don’t miss this great opportunity!
Register and view a complete list of employers through Handshake (augsburg.joinhandshake.com). Once you register you will have access to a Moodle online prep session which will help you to be more confident and successful at the job fair. Dress: business professional
#augsburgworks
Register for Free!
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
Volunteers for Taste of Augsburg
submitted by hangb@augsburg.edu
The Environmental Stewardship intern team is helping with Taste of Augsburg by sorting waste at the event! All catering supplies are compostable, but many event attendees can get confused by the options for disposing waste. We’ll come ready with knowledge and cool stickers to encourage learning and increased contributions to our campus-wide sustainability goals! We are looking for more volunteers to help us.
Taste of Augsburg is on September 28th from 11 AM – 1:30 PM at Murphy Square Park. Taste of Augsburg features tasty treats by Augsburg Student Organizations. All sales on tickets are final and all funds go directly to the host organization/student group.
If you are interested please sign up by selecting a shift(s) you are available Any questions or concern, please contact Blongsha Hang, EAC Graduate Fellow, at hangb@augsburg.edu.
Fill out this Google form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfACgfJIrYxKKDIDnWWK1cttQJ9LDmBWxKgXX7zoxwtxxFkgg/viewform
AASHE conference in Spokane, WA. Registration open until 9/26
submitted by fragaled@augsburg.edu
The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s (AASHE’s) annual conference will have the theme of “Co-Creating a Sustainable Economy” (More info at: https://www.aashe.org/conference/)
The conference will go from October 27th – October 30th
– Full schedule can be found on: https://www.aashe.org/conference/program/full-schedule/
“With a theme of Co-Creating a Sustainable Economy, AASHE 2019 is tackling the root cause for the continued rise in carbon emissions: our dysfunctional economic system.”
This event is FREE for Augsburg students, faculty, and staff. All you need to do is register here and submit a short report of what you learn and how you plan to incorporate that learning into what you do back on campus. A form for reporting will be sent to you before the conference.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: 9/26
form to register: https://forms.gle/jBZmu7fVxWAgUBN59
Wednesday Night Communion
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Meet in Gundale Chapel, Hagfors Center, at 8:00 pm for prayer, worship and communion. We will be exploring different ways to pray. Worship leaders this evening are Pastor Babette Chatman, Pastoral Intern Sarah Swindall, and musician Jake Pernsteiner ’19.
Morning Chapel: Rev. Ian McConnell ’14
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am to hear Rev. Ian McConnell ’14, Associate Pastor to Emerging Generations at Normandale Lutheran Church, preach.
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
Volunteers for Taste of Augsburg
submitted by hangb@augsburg.edu
The Environmental Stewardship intern team is helping with Taste of Augsburg by sorting waste at the event! All catering supplies are compostable, but many event attendees can get confused by the options for disposing waste. We’ll come ready with knowledge and cool stickers to encourage learning and increased contributions to our campus-wide sustainability goals! We are looking for more volunteers to help us.
Taste of Augsburg is on September 28th from 11 AM – 1:30 PM at Murphy Square Park. Taste of Augsburg features tasty treats by Augsburg Student Organizations. All sales on tickets are final and all funds go directly to the host organization/student group.
If you are interested please sign up by selecting a shift(s) you are available Any questions or concern, please contact Blongsha Hang, EAC Graduate Fellow, at hangb@augsburg.edu.
Fill out this Google form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfACgfJIrYxKKDIDnWWK1cttQJ9LDmBWxKgXX7zoxwtxxFkgg/viewform
Free Registration: Human Rights Forum (4-week countdown)
submitted by hermansb@augsburg.edu
166 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 innovative ways to take action in our ongoing pursuit 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.
Donors Needed for Fall Blood drive 10/2
submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu
The Center for Wellness & Counseling (CWC) welcomes Memorial Blood Centers for its annual Fall Blood drive on Wednesday 10/2/19 from 10:00 – 4:00 pm in the East Commons (upstairs Christensen Center). Please consider scheduling a blood donation that day. You can schedule an online appointment at http://www.mbc.org/searchdrives and enter sponsor code 0027. Or you can call the CWC office at 612-330-1707 to schedule an appointment time as well. Please help save lives and donate blood on October 2nd!
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.
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 10:00 am – 11:00 am in the Christensen Center Lobby
Monday, November 4 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm in the Oren Gateway Center Lobby
Thursday, December 5 from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm in the Hagfors Center Lobby
STEM Peer Mentoring Info Session TODAY
submitted by mckinnes@augsburg.edu
Interested in participating in STEM Peer Mentoring?
Come join us at our info session TODAY (11:30am-11:50am) 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 donuts!
Any questions, please contact stempeer@augsburg.edu
Volunteers for Taste of Augsburg
submitted by hangb@augsburg.edu
The Environmental Stewardship intern team is helping with Taste of Augsburg by sorting waste at the event! All catering supplies are compostable, but many event attendees can get confused by the options for disposing waste. We’ll come ready with knowledge and cool stickers to encourage learning and increased contributions to our campus-wide sustainability goals! We are looking for more volunteers to help us.
Taste of Augsburg is on September 28th from 11 AM – 1:30 PM at Murphy Square Park. Taste of Augsburg features tasty treats by Augsburg Student Organizations. All sales on tickets are final and all funds go directly to the host organization/student group.
If you are interested please sign up by selecting a shift(s) you are available Any questions or concern, please contact Blongsha Hang, EAC Graduate Fellow, at hangb@augsburg.edu.
Fill out this Google form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfACgfJIrYxKKDIDnWWK1cttQJ9LDmBWxKgXX7zoxwtxxFkgg/viewform
Final Friday at the Hagfors Greenhouse
submitted by vaneck@augsburg.edu
Want to know what we’ve got growing on? The Biology Department Plant Growth Facilities are opening the doors of the Hagfors Greenhouse to the Augsburg community on the last Friday of every month for Final Friday Flower Hour. Greenhouse staff will be available to showcase our plant collections and research projects. Come see our collections of crop wild relatives and species from the Horn of Africa, and marvel at our new living wall.
The next Final Friday is September 27, from noon to 2PM. The Greenhouse is located on the 4th floor of the Hagfors Center.
Questions? Please contact the Hagfors Greenhouse Curator, Dr. Leon van Eck (vaneck@augsburg.edu).
First Anime Club Meeting Today
submitted by kronebup@augsburg.edu
Augsburg Manga and Anime Club has its first meeting today in Old Main 105 from 6-9pm. Come by for free pizza, fun anime, and a chill, fun time!
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 Music Hall bulletin board (between the choir and band room), or Christensen stairwell bulletin board.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xhmJD7XxGtT9H60cOcGckGJdyNvPUCM7XldBxjzy5wg/edit?usp=sharing
Warrior Women Film Screening
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
National Voter Registration Day: TODAY
submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu
Auggies are engaged! Auggies vote!
Student government members will be tabling in Christensen Center as part of National Voter Registration Day, 9-3 pm, Tuesday, Sept. 24.
Gamers United General Meeting this Thursday
submitted by natropi@augsburg.edu
Come and join Gamers United this Thursday for our 2nd General Meeting of the year! We have meetings every other Thursday in OGC 113 from 6-8 PM.
These meetings are a means to inform, get involved, and enjoy some good old fashioned gaming.
We recommend and encourage people to bring games and consoles, such as board games, cards, switches, PS4, xboxes, laptops, PCs, 3DS, etc. We will also provide a variety of games as possible. If you plan to bring a console or other that needs additional set up, such as a monitor, please let us know beforehand so we can help accommodate for such things.
Meeting Dates:
9/12
9/26
10/10
10/24
11/7
11/21
12/5
12/19
Contact Information:
gamersunited@augsburg.edu
Augsburg Gamers United Facebook Group
All admins are officers and can be contacted by messenger
Daily Chapel: Come Home, a Service of Holy Communion
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Join us in Hoveresten Chapel at 11:30 am for a service of Holy Communion as part of the Homecoming Week services.
Last week to register – Career & Internship Fair
submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu
71% of employers are hiring now for 2020 interns and employees. That is why Augsburg Works is launching this semester to help students understand recruiting timelines for 2020 jobs and internships as well as connect them to the career readiness programs they will need to be successful candidates.
Any student looking for an internship or employment in spring or summer of 2020 should be actively searching for opportunities and applying now. There are a number of opportunities this fall to help students be competitive in the job application process. Look for posters around campus and on Handshake for a full list of programs.
Two events coming up soon are:
Resume Round-Ups Sept 26 (3 pm- 7 pm): Have your resume reviewed by industry professionals during a 20 minute appointment. There are a number of appointment slots available, be sure to register through Handshake.
Career and Internship Fair Oct 1 (3-5 pm): Over 38 employers from a variety of sectors and industries will be on campus to recruit students. Register on Handshake.
Students can find more information and register on Handshake
LSAMP North Star STEM Kickoff TODAY
submitted by mckinnes@augsburg.edu
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
UMN – McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. SE, Minneapolis
Join students and faculty in the North Star STEM Alliance at our annual Kick-Off. This social event will highlight Alliance opportunities and the importance of a diverse science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce.
Keynote by Tesha R. Alston, 3M Senior Quality Engineer, Biopharmaceutical Purification Business Separation and Purification Sciences Division.
6:00-6:30pm Registration
6:00-7:15pm Networking, Refreshments, Resource Fair and Research Poster Session
7:15-7:45pm Kick-Off Program
About North Star STEM (see http://www.northstarstem.org):
The Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) is an initiative funded by the National Science Foundation which is intended to double the number of African-American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, Alaska Native and Pacific Islander students receiving baccalaureate degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in a five-year period.
In Minnesota, the LSAMP program is called the North Star STEM Alliance, which is a partnership of seventeen higher education institutions. The academic institutions represent the breadth of higher education institutions in Minnesota, and include both public and private colleges and universities, as well as technical colleges, and two tribal colleges.
Planning to attend? RSVP to stem@augsburg.edu and we’ll share details about heading over to the UMN as a group Tuesday evening.
Feel free to come when you can and stay as long as you are able. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Questions? Contact: stem@augsburg.edu.
Final Friday at the Hagfors Greenhouse
submitted by vaneck@augsburg.edu
Want to know what we’ve got growing on? The Biology Department Plant Growth Facilities are opening the doors of the Hagfors Greenhouse to the Augsburg community on the last Friday of every month for Final Friday Flower Hour. Greenhouse staff will be available to showcase our plant collections and research projects. Come see our collections of crop wild relatives and species from the Horn of Africa, and marvel at our new living wall.
The next Final Friday is September 27, from noon to 2PM. The Greenhouse is located on the 4th floor of the Hagfors Center.
Questions? Please contact the Hagfors Greenhouse Curator, Dr. Leon van Eck (vaneck@augsburg.edu).
Volunteers for Taste of Augsburg
submitted by hangb@augsburg.edu
The Environmental Stewardship intern team is helping with Taste of Augsburg by sorting waste at the event! All catering supplies are compostable, but many event attendees can get confused by the options for disposing waste. We’ll come ready with knowledge and cool stickers to encourage learning and increased contributions to our campus-wide sustainability goals! We are looking for more volunteers to help us.
Taste of Augsburg is on September 28th from 11 AM – 1:30 PM at Murphy Square Park. Taste of Augsburg features tasty treats by Augsburg Student Organizations. All sales on tickets are final and all funds go directly to the host organization/student group.
If you are interested please sign up by selecting a shift(s) you are available Any questions or concern, please contact Blongsha Hang, EAC Graduate Fellow, at hangb@augsburg.edu.
Fill out this Google form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfACgfJIrYxKKDIDnWWK1cttQJ9LDmBWxKgXX7zoxwtxxFkgg/viewform
LSAMP North Star STEM Kickoff
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Tuesday, September 24, 2019
UMN – McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. SE, Minneapolis
Join students and faculty in the North Star STEM Alliance at our annual Kick-Off. This social event will highlight Alliance opportunities and the importance of a diverse science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce.
Keynote by Tesha R. Alston, 3M Senior Quality Engineer, Biopharmaceutical Purification Business Separation and Purification Sciences Division.
6:00-6:30pm Registration
6:00-7:15pm Networking, Refreshments, Resource Fair and Research Poster Session
7:15-7:45pm Kick-Off Program
About North Star STEM (see http://www.northstarstem.org):
The Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) is an initiative funded by the National Science Foundation which is intended to double the number of African-American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, Alaska Native and Pacific Islander students receiving baccalaureate degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in a five-year period.
In Minnesota, the LSAMP program is called the North Star STEM Alliance, which is a partnership of seventeen higher education institutions. The academic institutions represent the breadth of higher education institutions in Minnesota, and include both public and private colleges and universities, as well as technical colleges, and two tribal colleges.
Planning to attend? RSVP to stem@augsburg.edu and we’ll share details about heading over to the UMN as a group Tuesday evening.
Feel free to come when you can and stay as long as you are able. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Questions? Contact: stem@augsburg.edu.
National Voter Registration Day: Tues., Sept. 24
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Auggies are engaged! Auggies vote!
Student government members will be tabling in Christensen Center as part of National Voter Registration Day, 9-3 pm, Tuesday, Sept. 24.
Speech Team meets TODAY
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The Speech Team: you did it in high school, so why not now? The Augsburg Speech Team is having a brief organizational meeting TODAY, from 10:40 – 11:00 in Foss 42. Cookies provided for all! If you are interested but can’t make the meeting, contact Prof. Lapakko (lapakko@augsburg.edu).
Upcoming Career & Internship Events
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71% of employers are hiring now for 2020 interns and employees. That is why Augsburg Works is launching this semester to help students understand recruiting timelines for 2020 jobs and internships as well as connect them to the career readiness programs they will need to be successful candidates.
Any student looking for an internship or employment in spring or summer of 2020 should be actively searching for opportunities and applying now. There are a number of opportunities this fall to help students be competitive in the job application process. Look for posters around campus and on Handshake for a full list of programs.
Two events coming up soon are:
Resume Round-Ups Sept 26 (3 pm- 7 pm): Have your resume reviewed by industry professionals during a 20 minute appointment. There are a number of appointment slots available, be sure to register through Handshake.
Career and Internship Fair Oct 1 (3-5 pm): Over 38 employers from a variety of sectors and industries will be on campus to recruit students. Register on Handshake.
Students can find more information and register on Handshake
Spring break study abroad in Guatemala – apply by November 1
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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, course information, and updates!
Model UN in New York City – study away on spring break
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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.
Palestinian Art of Resistance spring break study abroad – apply by November 1
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Take a spring semester course that includes 10 days of travel to 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!
Visit the program page for additional details, course information, and updates!
Fall Blood Donors Need 10/2/19
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The Center for Wellness & Counseling (CWC) welcomes Memorial Blood Centers for its annual Fall Blood drive on Wednesday 10/2/19 from 10:00 – 4:00 pm in the East Commons (upstairs Christensen Center). Please consider scheduling a blood donation that day. You can schedule an online appointment at http://www.mbc.org/searchdrives and enter sponsor code 0027. Or you can call the CWC office at 612-330-1707 to schedule an appointment time as well. Please help save lives and donate blood on October 2nd!
Ambiance Theatre Company’s Waiting in Vain
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Augsburg alums are putting on Waiting in Vain this weekend in the Tjornhom-Nelson Theater! Written by Malick Ceesay and directed by Atlese Robinson.
Sept. 21 at 7:00PM
Sept. 22 at 3:00PM
Waiting in Vain is a story about four young and Black teens who rob a gas station and hide out in an abandoned store blocks away. As they devise a plan to escape home unscathed, they are stricken with agonizing panic, detachment, and nightmares, as the media finds evidence pointing closer to their location – preventing them from returning back into their esteemed lives.
Student tickets are only $3.
Morning Chapel: Mark Hanson on “Why Interfaith?”
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Join us in chapel at 10:40 am to hear Rev. Mark Hanson, Founding Director of Interfaith at Augsburg, preach on “Why Interfaith?” Guest musicians will be Kent Goodroad and Alyssa Schwitzer.
Final Friday at the Hagfors Greenhouse
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Want to know what we’ve got growing on? The Biology Department Plant Growth Facilities are opening the doors of the Hagfors Greenhouse to the Augsburg community on the last Friday of every month for Final Friday Flower Hour. Greenhouse staff will be available to showcase our plant collections and research projects. Come see our collections of crop wild relatives and species from the Horn of Africa, and marvel at our new living wall.
The next Final Friday is September 27, from noon to 2PM. The Greenhouse is located on the 4th floor of the Hagfors Center.
Questions? Please contact the Hagfors Greenhouse Curator, Dr. Leon van Eck (vaneck@augsburg.edu).
October 3 – Christensen Symposium: Suffering and Hope in the Midst of Conflict
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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.