Category: Event Announcements

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Are you a sophomore or a junior with a deep interest in central issues and theories regarding conflict, war and peace. Then this program is for you!

Six colleges founded by Norwegian-American immigrants in the 19th century sponsor an annual summer Peace Scholars program in Norway, designed to deepen students’ understanding of central issues on the global arena. If selected as a Peace Scholar you will be awarded a seven-week academic experience held at The Nansen Dialogue Network in Lillehammer and The University of Oslo International Summer School.

Applications are due February 1st, an info session on the program will take place January 24th at 5p.m. Location TBD.

If you have questions, please contact:
Bettine Hoff Hermanson at hermansb@augsburg.edu (ext. 1378),
Leah Spinosa de Vega at devega@augsburg.edu (ext. 1650) or
Kristian Evans, 2018 Peace Scholar from Augsburg University, at evansk@augsburg.edu

More information, and application instructions, can be found on our Center for Global Education and Experience (CGEE)

Application Checklist

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Apply by January 31 to join the 2-week summer course in Puerto Rico. The course is THR 295 – Art Performing Social Change. It is a 4-credit class that examines the role of art in resistance and social change.

The program takes place in Puerto Rico, USA, from May 13-29, but you must apply by January 31.

The cost of the program is only $3,475!
PROGRAM COSTS:
Tuition for 4 Credits $1,680
Program Fee* $2,971
CGEE Travel Grant -$1,176 (automatically awarded to all Auggies)
Total Program Cost: $3,475

*This all-inclusive program fee covers: tuition, round-trip airfare, all lodging, most meals, all program activities, and all transportation during the program.

SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE!!!

Don’t hesitate. Be one of the cool kids and go to Puerto Rico–earn credit, and fulfill your Augsburg Experience this May!

Learn more about the program, the scholarships, and apply online!

submitted by evansk@augsburg.edu

Are you a sophomore or a junior with a deep interest in central issues and theories regarding conflict, war and peace. Then this program is for you!

Six colleges founded by Norwegian-American immigrants in the 19th century sponsor an annual summer Peace Scholars program in Norway, designed to deepen students’ understanding of central issues on the global arena. If selected as a Peace Scholar you will be awarded a seven-week academic experience held at The Nansen Dialogue Network in Lillehammer and The University of Oslo International Summer School.

Applications are due February 1st, an info session on the program will take place January 24th at 5p.m. Location TBD.

If you have questions, please contact:
Bettine Hoff Hermanson at hermansb@augsburg.edu (ext. 1378),
Leah Spinosa de Vega at devega@augsburg.edu (ext. 1650) or
Kristian Evans, 2018 Peace Scholar from Augsburg University, at evansk@augsburg.edu

More information, and application instructions, can be found on our Center for Global Education and Experience (CGEE)

Application Checklist

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

If you are looking for an internship or graduating in the spring, you should attend the Minnesota’s Private Colleges annual JOB AND INTERNSHIP FAIR on Thursday, February 21 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. This fair stands out as one of the premier college/employer partnerships in the country. The exhibit hall is open from 9:00 a.m .- 2:00 p.m. (You can stay for as long as you are able)

It is NOT to early to start researching the employers that are registered. Visit the
http://mnpcfair.org/ to learn more about the fair.

WHY ATTEND THE FAIR?
*Explore opportunities in a variety of industries and majors.
*Chat with more than 275 employers – all under one roof!
*Open to undergraduate students (sophomores, juniors, and seniors) from the Minnesota Private Colleges.
*Get your free professional LinkedIn Photo taken at the fair!

REGISTER & PAY THE $12 FEE in Handshake

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Kipsu is pioneering a software-based solution designed to revolutionize how service-driven brands interact with consumers. They are looking to hire students graduating spring 2019 that have an interest in business. There will be a panel and overview about Kipsu, along with time to network. Pizza Provided.
All are welcome to learn more. Sponsored by: Augsburg Business Organization and Strommen Career & Internship Center

Date: January 24th
Time: 4:30 pm
Location: Hagfors Center, 351

Handshake for more info and to join the event

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Please note on your calendars that we will again have two hours set aside for assessment work on Tuesday, February 26. Departments are encouraged to use this time to discuss or work on their annual assessment project. The Assessment Committee will also be conducting three workshops this year.

Writing Effective Learning Outcomes
Facilitator: Jenny Hanson

In this 30 minute workshop, participants will learn how to craft effective and assessable learning outcomes for their department, program, or course. Participants are encouraged to bring current outcomes to the workshop. If you are unsure of your department or program’s learning outcomes, contact Kerri Maher.

Department/Program Curriculum Mapping
Facilitator: Kristen Chamberlain

Do you need to update your department or program curricular map? Does making a curriculum map sound like fun, but you have no idea where to begin? Then this is the workshop for you! During this 30 minute workshop you can see examples of curriculum maps and update your own. Creating up-to-date curriculum maps is particularly important as we submit our HLC assurance agreement this summer. Participants are invited to bring their current maps to the workshop. If you need to find your department or program map, please contact Kerri Maher.

Institutional Assessment: Writing
Facilitator: TBD

During this presentation, attendees will learn about the Institutional Assessment project on writing. The presentation will demonstrate how the Assessment Committee is using Aqua to assess writing on our campus.

Lunch is provided, so please let us know if you plan to attend.

RSVP for Assessment Day Workshops and Lunch

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You are warmly invited to attend an on-campus showing of the documentary titled, “The Test & the Art of Thinking.” The film addresses crucial questions about the SAT/ACT college entrance exams, including the value of the test score and what the test actually measures.

In 2018, Augsburg voted in favor of piloting a test-optional admission policy. The admissions department is organizing this thought-provoking opportunity as the institution continues to better understand the impact this policy has on applicants to the university.

When: Thursday, January 31st, 3:45 p.m.
Where: Hagfors 150A
Popcorn and beverages provided. Optional questions, comments, and discussion following the film.

Please RSVP here: https://goo.gl/forms/ukZaZ8UxMshvxviG2

Watch the preview here!

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am to hear Rev. Justin Lind-Ayres, Associate University Pastor and Pastor to Luther Seminary, preach.

More information

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Students, Faculty, and Staff, you are all encouraged to take part in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Action this coming Monday. We will meet in the Chapel at 8:30 am for a Plenary Session before walking to Oren Gateway Center for breakout sessions. Many Faculty, Staff, and Students have contributed to making this important event take place. Everyone is welcome to attend! A full schedule is available on the link below.

Schedule for the Day of Action

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Tuesday, February 26th is Assessment Day! The Assessment Committee will also be conducting three workshops this year.

Writing Effective Learning Outcomes
In this 30 minute workshop, participants will learn how to craft effective and assessable learning outcomes for their department, program, or course. Participants are encouraged to bring current outcomes to the workshop.

Department/Program Curriculum Mapping
Do you need to update your department or program curricular map? Does making a curriculum map sound like fun, but you have no idea where to begin? Then this is the workshop for you! During this 30 minute workshop you can see examples of curriculum maps and update your own. Creating up-to-date curriculum maps is particularly important as we submit our HLC assurance agreement this summer. Participants are invited to bring their current maps to the workshop. If you need to find your department or program map, please contact Kerri Maher.

Institutional Assessment: Writing
During this presentation, attendees will learn about the Institutional Assessment project on writing. The presentation will demonstrate how the Assessment Committee is using Aqua to assess writing on our campus.

Lunch will be provided, so please RSVP to let us know that you plan to attend.

RSVP for Assessment Day

submitted by gustafse@augsburg.edu

This semester, you have the opportunity to be in one of two of our amazing productions! Please join us for auditions next week:

**SIGN UP FOR YOUR SLOTS ON THE THEATER DOOR**
(located in the Foss Atrium)

Tuesday, Jan. 22:
6:00-7:45 Pluma and The Tempest workshop audition
8:15-10:00 Ghost Sonata workshop audition

Wednesday, Jan. 23:
6:00-7:45 Ghost Sonata workshop audition
8:15-10:00 Pluma and The Tempest workshop audition

You do not need to prepare any material for workshop auditions!
You may attend on one night from 6-10pm or choose to audition for one of the projects on the first night and audition for the other project on the next night.

**Pluma Individual Auditions**
Thursday, Jan. 24 – 8:15-10:00 pm
Friday, Jan. 25 – 6:00-8:00 pm
*Please prepare a 1-minute movement or dance piece, song, monologue, poem, play an instrument, or any other performative talent or ability you want to share.*

**All are welcome and encouraged to audition for both shows!**

More info on Pluma and The Tempest:
A dystopian play in the Latin American tradition of magical realism poetically explores themes of violence, trauma, homelessness and resisting oppression. Despite being adrift like a feather in a storm, Pluma attempts to preserve their hope and survive.
**You must attend one workshop and one individual session in order to auditions**

More info on Ghost Sonata:
A fun, playful, and immersive production of Strindberg’s The Ghost Sonata. A chance to perform with Sod House Theater and Black Label Movement Dance company.
**Only need to attend one workshop in order to audition**

If you have any questions about logistics or fitting the times into your schedule, please email theatre@augsburg.edu

https://www.facebook.com/events/766057420446789/

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Tuesday, February 5th from 6:00 pm-8:30 pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Dr. Robin DiAngelo will be the keynote speaker for the “It’s Time to Act” series. From the “It’s Time to Act” Website: Dr. Robin DiAngelo is affiliate faculty at the University of Washington. Robin has extensive experience as a workplace consultant in race relations and racial justice. Robin has numerous publications and books. Her work on white fragility has influenced the national dialogue on race and been featured or cited in Salon, NPR, PBS, The New York Times, and The New Yorker.

Details and Tickets are available within the link below.

It’s Time to Act

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The PA Program and Women’s Hockey are teaming up for the second-annual teddy bear toss. Bring a clean, new stuffed animal to throw out onto the ice during intermission when the Auggies play at home January 19th at 7:00pm. Stuffed animals should be wrapped or in a bag to protect them during toss. The stuffed animals will be donated to Children’s Minnesota Minneapolis Hospital.

https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2019/1/16/whoc011619.aspx

submitted by youngs@augsburg.edu

Hear first-hand accounts, see photos from just-returned medical team of nurses, doctors, and medical students in five Tijuana camps on the border in Mexico. This team provided care to 200 refugees and brought medical supplies to members of the Honduran caravan staying in temporary shelters until their asylum cases are called.

Friday, January 18, 2019
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Malcolm Moos Health Sciences Tower, 2nd floor, 2-520
515 Delaware St. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
take the free shuttle from the West Bank to the East Bank (see Metro Transit schedule)

Information, conversation and discussion. How will we impact the future?

Sponsored by:
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MEDICAL SCHOOL NEUROLOGY DEPARTMENT and Minnesota Caravan Solidarity / Minnesota en Solidaridad con la Caravana

Info: FB @MNCaravanSolidarity and Dr. Miguel Fiol, fiolx001@umn.edu, (612) 382-4452 or Sherilyn Young (651) 224-7308

Minnesota Caravan Solidarity FB event

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Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am to hear Fidelina Xinico Morales ’19 preach. Music will be provided by William Dexheimer Pharris and Ray Makeever.

More information

submitted by asfeldk@augsburg.edu

You are warmly invited to attend an on-campus showing of the documentary titled, “The Test & the Art of Thinking.” The film addresses crucial questions about the SAT/ACT college entrance exams, including the value of the test score and what the test actually measures.

In 2018, Augsburg voted in favor of piloting a test-optional admission policy. The admissions department is organizing this thought-provoking opportunity as the institution continues to better understand the impact this policy has on applicants to the university.

When: Thursday, January 31st, 3:45 p.m.
Where: Hagfors 150A
Popcorn and beverages provided. Optional questions, comments, and discussion following the film.

Please RSVP here: https://goo.gl/forms/ukZaZ8UxMshvxviG2

Watch the preview here!

submitted by youngs@augsburg.edu

Hear first-hand accounts from just-returned medical team of nurses, doctors, and medical students in five Tijuana camps on the border in Mexico. This team provided care to 200 refugees and brought medical supplies to members of the Honduran caravan staying in temporary shelters until their asylum cases are called.

Friday, January 18, 2019
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Malcolm Moos Health Sciences Tower, 2nd floor, 2-520
515 Delaware St. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455

Information, conversation and discussion. How will we impact the future?

Sponsored by:
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MEDICAL SCHOOL NEUROLOGY DEPARTMENT and Minnesota Caravan Solidarity / Minnesota en Solidaridad con la Caravana

Info: FB @MNCaravanSolidarity and Dr. Miguel Fiol, fiolx001@umn.edu, (612) 382-4452 or Sherilyn Young (651) 224-7308

Minnesota Caravan Solidarity FB event

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Students, please join the Faculty, Staff, and Administration in the Day of Action on Monday. This is a chance for the entire Augsburg community to work together toward the common goals of equity and inclusion. Everyone is welcome. Please click the link below for a detailed schedule of the day’s activities. Plan to meet at the Chapel at 8:30 am, then head to the Oren Gateway Center for breakout sessions, and return to the Chapel in time for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation with Dr. Terrance Kwame-Ross at 1:00 pm. We hope to see you all there!

Day of Action Schedule

submitted by waalenk@augsburg.edu

The PA Program and Women’s Hockey are teaming up for the second-annual teddy bear toss. Bring a clean, new stuffed animal to throw out onto the ice during intermission when the Auggies play at home January 19th at 7:00pm. Stuffed animals should be wrapped or in a bag to protect them during toss. The stuffed animals will be donated to Children’s Minnesota Minneapolis Hospital.

https://www.facebook.com/events/311125749491706/

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

Faculty, get ready to take part in Assessment Day on Tuesday, February 26th. Workshops will be available on Curriculum Mapping, Data Presentation: Writing, Writing Assessable Learning Outcomes. Descriptions of these workshops are available on the RSVP form linked below. Lunch is provided, so please let us know if you plan to attend.

RSVP for Assessment Day Workshops

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Interested in study abroad in Africa? Meet with Augsburg CGEE professor, Dr. Lamont Slater TODAY, January 17, to learn about Augsburg’s Southern Africa Study Center program!

Meet & Greet with Augsburg in Namibia
January 17
1-3 pm
Nelson Room (next to Einstein’s)

“Nation-Building, Globalization, and Decolonizing the Mind” is a semester program that takes students across two countries (Namibia & South Africa) to learn about the impact of gender, race, culture, and identity on democratic processes, human rights issues, and social and economic advancement today, from the point of view of Southern Africans.

Auggies who study abroad on this program can take a variety of courses in Poli Sci, History, Gender Studies, Religion, and also have an internship option. All Auggies recieve an automatic $1,500 travel grant to offset the cost of this program!

Learn more and meet one of the CGEE Namibia professors on Thursday!

Learn more about the Southern Africa semester program

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This semester, you have the opportunity to be in one of two of our amazing productions! Please join us for auditions next week:

**SIGN UP FOR YOUR SLOTS ON THE THEATER DOOR**
(located in the Foss Atrium)

Tuesday, Jan. 22:
6:00-7:45 Pluma and The Tempest workshop audition
8:15-10:00 Ghost Sonata workshop audition

Wednesday, Jan. 23:
6:00-7:45 Ghost Sonata workshop audition
8:15-10:00 Pluma and The Tempest workshop audition

You do not need to prepare any material for workshop auditions!
You may attend on one night from 6-10pm or choose to audition for one of the projects on the first night and audition for the other project on the next night.

**Pluma Individual Auditions**
Thursday, Jan. 24 – 8:15-10:00 pm
Friday, Jan. 25 – 6:00-8:00 pm
*Please prepare a 1-minute movement or dance piece, song, monologue, poem, play an instrument, or any other performative talent or ability you want to share.*

**All are welcome and encouraged to audition for both shows!**

More info on Pluma and The Tempest:
A dystopian play in the Latin American tradition of magical realism poetically explores themes of violence, trauma, homelessness and resisting oppression. Despite being adrift like a feather in a storm, Pluma attempts to preserve their hope and survive.
**You must attend one workshop and one individual session in order to auditions**

More info on Ghost Sonata:
A fun, playful, and immersive production of Strindberg’s The Ghost Sonata. A chance to perform with Sod House Theater and Black Label Movement Dance company.
**Only need to attend one workshop in order to audition**

If you have any questions about logistics or fitting the times into your schedule, please email theatre@augsburg.edu

https://www.facebook.com/events/766057420446789/

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am to hear Ole Schenk, Pastoral Intern, preach. Cantor: Deanna Davis, Program Coordinator, Division of Professional Studies, MMT & MA in Leadership Coordinator.

More information

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Students are invited for worship and communion at 8:00 pm in Hoversten Chapel, followed by waffles and fellowship.

More information

submitted by asfeldk@augsburg.edu

You are warmly invited to attend an on-campus showing of the documentary titled, “The Test & the Art of Thinking.” The film addresses crucial questions about the SAT/ACT college entrance exams, including the value of the test score and what the test actually measures.

In 2018, Augsburg voted in favor of piloting a test-optional admission policy. The admissions department is organizing this thought-provoking opportunity as the institution continues to better understand the impact this policy has on applicants to the university.

When: Thursday, January 31st, 3:45 p.m.
Where: Hagfors 150A
Popcorn and beverages provided. Optional questions, comments, and discussion following the film.

Please RSVP here: https://goo.gl/forms/ukZaZ8UxMshvxviG2

Watch the preview here!

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Interested in study abroad to Africa? Meet with Augsburg CGEE professor, Dr. Lamont Slater, on Thursday, January 17, to learn about Augsburg’s Southern Africa Study Center program! Dr. Slater will be tabling in the student center from

Meet & Greet with Augsburg In Namibia
January 17
11am to 1pm
Nelson Room (next to Einstein’s)

“Nation-Building, Globalization, and Decolonizing the Mind” is a semester program that takes students across two countries (Namibia & South Africa) to learn about the impact of gender, race, culture, and identity on democratic processes, human rights issues, and social and economic advancement today, from the point of view of Southern Africans.

Auggies who study abroad on this program can take a variety of courses in Poli Sci, History, Gender Studies, Religion, and also have an internship option. All Auggies recieve an automatic $1,500 travel grant to offset the cost of this program!

Learn more and meet one of the CGEE Namibia professors on Thursday!

Learn more about the Southern Africa semester program

submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu

Staff Senate is getting a tour of the Center for Wellness & Counseling (CWC) and welcomes you to join! Learn about CWC services, see their space, meet their team and more.

Wednesday, January 16
12–12:30 p.m. | Anderson Residence Hall, Suite 100

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

Faculty, Staff, and Students, check the link below for details regarding the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Action happening Monday, January 21. Plan to meet in the Chapel at 8:30 a.m. before attending breakout sessions in Oren Gateway Center.

Students, faculty, and staff have organized a powerful morning of conversation sessions, a first step in taking further concrete actions to improve inclusiveness at Augsburg, with attention to the learning environment. Workshops will give way to the 1:00 p.m. Convocation featuring Dr. Terrance Kwame-Ross.

Everyone is welcome!  Be a part of this important day.

Schedule for the Day of Action

 

 

submitted by waalenk@augsburg.edu

The PA Program and Women’s Hockey are teaming up for the second-annual teddy bear toss. Bring a clean, new stuffed animal to throw out onto the ice during intermission when the Auggies play at home January 19th at 7:00pm. Stuffed animals should be wrapped or in a bag to protect them during toss. The stuffed animals will be donated to Children’s Minnesota Minneapolis Hospital.

https://www.facebook.com/events/311125749491706/

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Interested in study abroad to Africa? Meet with Augsburg CGEE professor, Dr. Lamont Slater, on Thursday, to learn about Augsburg’s Southern Africa Study Center program! Dr. Slater will be tabling in the student center from 11 am to 1 pm on Thursday, January 17th.

“Nation-Building, Globalization, and Decolonizing the Mind” is a semester program that takes students across two countries (Namibia & South Africa) to learn about the impact of gender, race, culture, and identity on democratic processes, human rights issues, and social and economic advancement today, from the point of view of Southern Africans.

Auggies that study abroad on this program can complete a variety of general education requirements, and will receive an automatic $1,500 travel grant.

Learn more and meet one of CGEE’s professors on Thursday!

Learn more about the Southern Africa semester program

submitted by asfeldk@augsburg.edu

You are warmly invited to attend an on-campus showing of the documentary titled, “The Test & the Art of Thinking.” The film addresses crucial questions about the SAT/ACT college entrance exams, including the value of the test score and what the test actually measures.

In 2018, Augsburg voted in favor of piloting a test-optional admission policy. The admissions department is organizing this thought-provoking opportunity as the institution continues to better understand the impact this policy has on applicants to the university.

When: Thursday, January 31st, 3:45 p.m.
Where: Hagfors 150A
Popcorn and beverages provided. Optional questions, comments, and discussion following the film.

Please RSVP here: https://goo.gl/forms/ukZaZ8UxMshvxviG2

Watch the preview here!

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

If you are looking for an internship or graduating in the spring, you should attend the Minnesota’s Private Colleges annual JOB AND INTERNSHIP FAIR on Thursday, February 21 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. This fair stands out as one of the premier college/employer partnerships in the country. The exhibit hall is open from 9:00 a.m .- 2:00 p.m. (You can stay for as long as you are able)

It is NOT to early to start researching the employers that are registered. Visit the
http://mnpcfair.org/ to learn more about the fair.

WHY ATTEND THE FAIR?
*Explore opportunities in a variety of industries and majors.
*Chat with more than 260 employers – all under one roof!
*Open to undergraduate students (sophomores, juniors, and seniors) from the Minnesota Private Colleges.
*Get your free professional LinkedIn Photo taken at the fair!

REGISTER & PAY THE $12 FEE in Handshake

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Join us in chapel this morning at 11:30 am to hear Rev. David Wrightsman, Interim Associate University Pastor, preach.

More information

submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu

Staff Senate is getting a tour of the Center for Wellness & Counseling (CWC) and welcomes you to join! Learn about CWC services, see their space, meet their team and more.

Wednesday, January 16
12–12:30 p.m. | Anderson Residence Hall, Suite 100

Add to my calendar

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Travel and earn credit this summer! Options around the world and the USA to help you get ahead on credits and graduation requirements. Every program fulfills your Augsburg Experience requirement, too! Apply by January 31!

PSYCHOLOGY AND EDUCATION IN SLOVENIA
May 12-27, 2019, choose one or two courses:
• PSY 205: Culture and Psychology, Fulfills Social & Behavioral Sciences LAF
• EDC 490/580: School and Society

ART PERFORMING SOCIAL CHANGE, PUERTO RICO, USA
May 13-29, 2019
• THR 295: Art Performing Social Change, fulfills Fine Arts LAF
• Scholarships available

SPACE MOUNTAIN: ASTRONOMY IN HAWAII
May 13-27, 2019
• PHY101: Astronomy, fulfills Natural Sciences LAF

INNOVATION AND DESIGN IN THE NETHERLANDS: PAST & PRESENT
May 18 – June 2, 2019, choose a history & an art course:
• HIS 195 Topics: Innovation in the Netherlands, fulfills Humanities Gen Ed, or
• HIS 440: upper level elective for history majors
• ART 133: Intro to Digital Photography, fulfills Fine Arts Gen Ed
• ART 333: Advanced Digital Photography

MUSIC THERAPY IN CHINA
July 9-22, 2019, choose one course:
• MUS 374 or 475: Practicum
• MUS 582: Transcultural Mus. Therapy II
• MUS 511: Practicum

LANGUAGE AND CULTURE IN MEXICO
Multiple 3-week course blocks, May to August
• Spanish classes, beginning to advanced: fulfills Modern Language Gen Ed, or electives for Spanish Majors and Minors
• SPA/ART 231: fulfills Fine Arts Gen Ed
• Internship and Independent Research opportunities
• Scholarships available

MEDICAL SPANISH AND INTERNSHIP
June 5 – July 21, 2019
• SPA 206: Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
• INS/SPA 399: Internship, Medical Observership
• Scholarships available

Learn more and apply online

submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu

Staff Senate is getting a tour of the Center for Wellness & Counseling (CWC) and welcomes you to join! Learn about CWC services, see their space, meet their team and more.

Wednesday, January 16
12–12:30 p.m. | Anderson Residence Hall, Suite 100

Add to my calendar

submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu

CWC welcomes back Auggies for spring semester as well as our furry friends from Paws for Learning, Please stop by the Center for Wellness and Counseling office located on the first floor of the Anderson Res Hall on Mondays from 10:30 – 11:30 for some four legged furry stress relief. Any questions, please call the CWC office at 612-330-1707.

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

Faculty, Staff, and Students, please plan to attend the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Action on January 21st from 8:30-12:15. Details are linked below. Then head back to the Chapel in time for the 1:00 Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation featuring Terrance Kwame-Ross.

Tentative Schedule for the Day of Action

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Join us this morning at 10:40am in Hoversten Chapel for 20 minutes of relaxing yet invigorating breathing and stretching exercises led by Krista Costin ’08, a yoga and meditation instructor.

More information

submitted by asfeldk@augsburg.edu

You are warmly invited to attend an on-campus showing of the documentary titled, “The Test & the Art of Thinking.” The film addresses crucial questions about the SAT/ACT college entrance exams, including the value of the test score and what the test actually measures.

In 2018, Augsburg voted in favor of piloting a test-optional admission policy. The admissions department is organizing this thought-provoking opportunity as the institution continues to better understand the impact this policy has on applicants to the university.

Watch the preview here!

When: Thursday, January 31st, 3:45 p.m.
Where: Hagfors 150A
Popcorn and beverages provided. Questions, comments, and discussion following the film.

Watch the preview here!

submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu

Staff Senate is getting a tour of the Center for Wellness & Counseling (CWC) and welcomes you to join! Learn about CWC services, see their space, meet their team and more.

Wednesday, January 16
12–12:30 p.m. | Anderson Residence Hall, Suite 100

Add to my calendar

submitted by waalenk@augsburg.edu

The PA Program and Women’s Hockey are teaming up for the second-annual teddy bear toss. Bring a clean, new stuffed animal to throw out onto the ice during intermission when the Auggies play at home January 19th at 7:00pm. Stuffed animals should be wrapped or in a bag to protect them during toss. The stuffed animals will be donated to Children’s Minnesota Minneapolis Hospital.

https://www.facebook.com/events/311125749491706/

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

Faculty, Staff, and Students, remember to plan on attending the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Action on January 21st from 8:30-12:15. A tentative schedule of events is linked below. Everyone is encouraged to participate.

Day of Action Tentative Schedule

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Assistant Professor of Art, Lyz Wendland will be having an Open Studio event this Friday, January 11th from 5:30-7:30pm in the Old Main basement.

https://www.lyzwendland.com/newsevents/

submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu

Staff Senate is getting a tour of the Center for Wellness & Counseling (CWC) and welcomes you to join! Learn about CWC services, see their space, meet their team and more.

Wednesday, January 16
12–12:30 p.m. | Anderson Residence Hall, Suite 100

Add to my calendar

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

On February 26th from 10:50-12:50 Assessment Workshops will be held in the Oren Gateway Center. Workshops include Curriculum Mapping, Data Presentation: Writing, and Writing Assessable Learning Outcomes. Lunch will be provided to Faculty who participate, so RSVP soon!

RSVP for Assessment Day

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

Please keep your calendar open for the Day of Action on Monday, January 21st. We are hoping that everyone will participate in this important event. The day will begin at 8:30 in the chapel and move to the Oren Gateway Center for breakout sessions. The first session is from 9:30-10:15 and the second session is from 11:00-12:15. Then remember to come back to the chapel for the 1:00 Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation featuring Terrance Kwame-Ross. We encourage everyone to take part. There will be a program for the day available soon.

submitted by wendland@augsburg.edu

Assistant Professor of Art, Lyz Wendland will be having an Open Studio event this Friday, January 11th from 5:30-7:30pm in the Old Main basement.

https://www.lyzwendland.com/newsevents/

submitted by waalenk@augsburg.edu

The PA Program and Women’s Hockey are teaming up for the second-annual teddy bear toss. Bring a clean, new stuffed animal to throw out onto the ice during intermission when the Auggies play at home January 19th at 7:00pm. Stuffed animals should be wrapped or in a bag to protect them during toss. The stuffed animals will be donated to Children’s Minnesota Minneapolis Hospital.

https://www.facebook.com/events/311125749491706/

submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu

Staff Senate is getting a tour of the Center for Wellness & Counseling (CWC) and welcomes you to join! Learn about CWC services, see their space, meet their team and more.

Wednesday, January 16
12–12:30 p.m. | Anderson Residence Hall, Suite 100

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submitted by wendland@augsburg.edu

Assistant Professor of Art, Lyz Wendland will be having an Open Studio event this Friday, January 11th from 5:30-7:30pm in the Old Main basement.

https://www.lyzwendland.com/newsevents/

submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu

The January Focused Conversation will feature Leif Anderson, Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer; Katy Hahn, Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness; Nate Hallanger, Director of Academic Administration; and Chris Jacobsen, Associate Director of Shared Services Enterprise Applications discussing the development of a data analytics framework for academic, enrollment, and financial planning.

Tues, Jan. 15, 2 p.m., Marshall Room (session available via livestream)
Wed, Jan. 16, 12:30 p.m., Marshall Room

For the livestream link or to add a session to your calendar, go to the All Hands page on Inside Augsburg.

All Hands page

submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu

Staff Senate is hosting a Library Tour and welcomes you to join us!
Learn about what Library services Staff can utilize and more during a tour with Mary Hollerich, Library Director.

Tuesday, January 8
11:30 a.m.–12 p.m. | Lindell Library

Please meet at the Library Circulation Desk on the first floor of Lindell Library. The tour will be followed by an informal “bring your own lunch” gathering in the Commons.

submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu

Staff Senate is getting a tour of the Center for Wellness & Counseling (CWC) and welcomes you to join! Learn about CWC services, see their space, meet their team and more.

Wednesday, January 16
12–12:30 p.m. | Anderson Residence Hall, Suite 100

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submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

On the morning of January 21st, everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Action. There will be a plenary session in the chapel from 8:30-9:15, followed by breakout sessions in the Oren Gateway Center. The first session will be from 9:30 am-10:45 am, and the second session will be from 11:00 am-12:15 pm. A program with further information about the breakout sessions will be available soon, but mark you calendars now.

submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu

Staff Senate is hosting a Library Tour and welcomes you to join us!
Learn about what Library services Staff can utilize and more during a tour with Mary Hollerich, Library Director.

Tuesday, January 8
11:30 a.m.–12 p.m. | Lindell Library

Please meet at the Library Circulation Desk on the first floor of Lindell Library. The tour will be followed by an informal “bring your own lunch” gathering in the Commons.

Add to my calendar

submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu

Staff Senate is getting a tour of the Center for Wellness & Counseling (CWC) and welcomes you to join! Learn about CWC services, see their space, meet their team and more.

Wednesday, January 16
12–12:30 p.m. | Anderson Residence Hall, Suite 100

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submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

Tuesday, February 26th is Assessment Day! From 10:50-12:50 in Oren Gateway Center there will be workshops on Curriculum Mapping, Data Presentation: Writing, and Writing Assessable Learning Outcomes. Lunch is provided for Faculty who participate in the workshops. More information is coming soon.

Assessment

submitted by youngs@augsburg.edu

Inter-Faith Gathering: Solidarity Action Vigil & Courtwatch
ASYLUM IS A HUMAN RIGHT! NO TROOPS AT THE BORDER! REFUGEES ARE WELCOME HERE!

Tuesday, January 8, 2019, 7:30 AM
Place: Whipple Federal Building, 1 Federal Drive, Fort Snelling, MN
Parking available in Metro Transit lots North and South of Light Rail Station

Special Guests: Minnesota Caravan Solidarity/ Minnesota en Solidaridad con la Caravana. Anne Winkler Morey, writer, activist, Community Faculty at Metro State University. Thom Haines, Mayflower Church Global Justice Advocacy Team, attorney, foundation director, G-Project

-Asylum is a worldwide human right – safe refuge for all!
-We denounce human rights violations at the border
-Cherish children and their families, don’t detain them in life-threatening conditions
-We denounce the exploitation and violence in their home countries that make these families flee for their lives
-We repent of our country’s complicity in these conditions that lead to the exodus and the Caravan
-We claim all spaces as sacred

At 8:30 am after the vigil, we will invite up to 10 people to gather and prepare to attend the court session from 9:00 to 10:30 AM

All are Welcome! Come to Sing, Pray, and Act!

Mission Statement: “Interfaith Coalition on Immigration engages in courageous spiritual, multicultural action in solidarity with immigrants and refugees to achieve justice and stand up to systems of oppression.”
[ For more information, visit our Facebook page: Interfaith Coalition on Immigration (ICOM)]
[Also see this Facebook page: Minnesota Caravan Solidarity]

Facebook event

submitted by youngs@augsburg.edu

White Privilege Conference (WPC20) is there for you!

If you have not heard, the WPC20 will be held not too far away in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on March 20-23, 2019. Keynote speakers will be John-Paul Chaisson Cardenas, Dr. Heather Hackman, Howard Ross, and Dr. Ivory A. Toldson.

Don’t miss the 20th anniversary dinner celebration which will feature new music from Jasiri X and local Iowa blues legend Kevin “B.F.” Burt.

Registration opens January 7, 2019.

http://www.whiteprivilegeconference.com

submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu

Staff Senate is hosting a Library Tour and welcomes you to join us!
Learn about what Library services Staff can utilize and more during a tour with Mary Hollerich, Library Director.

Tuesday, January 8
11:30 a.m.–12 p.m. | Lindell Library

Please meet at the Library Circulation Desk on the first floor of Lindell Library. The tour will be followed by an informal “bring your own lunch” gathering in the Commons.

Add to my calendar

submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu

Staff Senate is getting a tour of the Center for Wellness & Counseling (CWC) and welcomes you to join! Learn about CWC services, see their space, meet their team and more.

Wednesday, January 16
12–12:30 p.m. | Anderson Residence Hall, Suite 100

Add to my calendar

submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu

Staff Senate is hosting a Library Tour and welcomes you to join us!
Learn about what Library services Staff can utilize and more during a tour with Mary Hollerich, Library Director.

Tuesday, January 8
11:30 a.m.–12 p.m. | Lindell Library

Please meet at the Library Circulation Desk on the first floor of Lindell Library. The tour will be followed by an informal “bring your own lunch” gathering in the Commons.

Add to my calendar

submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu

Staff Senate is getting a tour of the Center for Wellness & Counseling (CWC) and welcomes you to join! Learn about CWC services, see their space, meet their team and more.

Wednesday, January 16
12–12:30 p.m. | Anderson Residence Hall, Suite 100

Add to my calendar

submitted by youngs@augsburg.edu

Inter-Faith Gathering: Solidarity Action Vigil & Courtwatch
ASYLUM IS A HUMAN RIGHT! NO TROOPS AT THE BORDER! REFUGEES ARE WELCOME HERE!

Tuesday, January 8, 2019, 7:30 AM
Place: Whipple Federal Building, 1 Federal Drive, Fort Snelling, MN
Parking available in Metro Transit lots North and South of Light Rail Station

Special Guests: Minnesota Caravan Solidarity/
Minnesota en Solidaridad con la Caravana. Anne Winkler Morey, writer, activist, Community Faculty at Metro State University. Thom Haines, Mayflower Church Global Justice Advocacy Team, attorney, foundation director, G-Project

-Asylum is a worldwide human right – safe refuge for all!
-We denounce human rights violations at the border
-Cherish children and their families, don’t detain them in life-threatening conditions
-We denounce the exploitation and violence in their home countries that make these families flee for their lives
-We repent of our country’s complicity in these conditions that lead to the exodus and the Caravan
-We claim all spaces as sacred

At 8:30 am after the vigil, we will invite up to 10 people to gather and prepare to attend the court session from 9:00 to 10:30 AM

All are Welcome! Come to Sing, Pray, and Act!

Mission Statement: “Interfaith Coalition on Immigration engages in courageous spiritual, multicultural action in solidarity with immigrants and refugees to achieve justice and stand up to systems of oppression.”
[ For more information, visit our Facebook page: Interfaith Coalition on Immigration (ICOM)]
[Also see this Facebook page: Minnesota Caravan Solidarity]

Facebook event

submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu

Augsburg is hosting an IT conference in Hagfors all day Monday, called GusDay. We are expecting over 100 IT colleagues from the Minnesota private colleges and universities. So there will be a lot people moving around Hagfors on Monday.

GusDay 2019

submitted by youngs@augsburg.edu

White Privilege Conference (WPC20) is there for you!

If you have not heard, the WPC20 will be held not too far away in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on March 20-23, 2019. Keynote speakers will be John-Paul Chaisson Cardenas, Dr. Heather Hackman, Howard Ross, and Dr. Ivory A. Toldson.

Don’t miss the 20th anniversary dinner celebration which will feature new music from Jasiri X and local Iowa blues legend Kevin “B.F.” Burt.

Registration opens January 7, 2019. https://www.whiteprivilegeconference.com/

submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu

Staff Senate is hosting a Library Tour and welcomes you to join us!
Learn about what Library services Staff can utilize and more during a tour with Mary Hollerich, Library Director.

Tuesday, January 8
11:30 a.m.–12 p.m. | Lindell Library

Please meet at the Library Circulation Desk on the first floor of Lindell Library. The tour will be followed by an informal “bring your own lunch” gathering in the Commons.

Add to my calendar

submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu

Staff Senate is getting a tour of the Center for Wellness & Counseling (CWC) and welcomes you to join! Learn about CWC services, see their space, meet their team and more.

Wednesday, January 16
12–12:30 p.m. | Anderson Residence Hall, Suite 100

Add to my calendar

submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu

Staff Senate is hosting a Library Tour and welcomes you to join us!
Learn about what Library services Staff can utilize and more during a tour with Mary Hollerich, Library Director.

Tuesday, January 8
11:30 a.m.–12 p.m. | Lindell Library

Please meet at the Library Circulation Desk on the first floor of Lindell Library. The tour will be followed by an informal “bring your own lunch” gathering in the Commons.

Add to my calendar

submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu

Staff Senate is getting a tour of the Center for Wellness & Counseling (CWC) and welcomes you to join! Learn about CWC services, see their space, meet their team and more.

Wednesday, January 16
12–12:30 p.m. | Anderson Residence Hall, Suite 100

Add to my calendar

submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu

Staff Senate is hosting a Library Tour and welcomes you to join us!
Learn about what Library services Staff can utilize and more during a tour with Mary Hollerich, Library Director.

Tuesday, January 8
11:30 a.m.–12 p.m. | Lindell Library

Please meet at the Library Circulation Desk on the first floor of Lindell Library. The tour will be followed by an informal “bring your own lunch” gathering in the Commons.

Add to my calendar

submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu

Staff Senate is getting a tour of the Center for Wellness & Counseling (CWC) and welcomes you to join! Learn about CWC services, see their space, meet their team and more.

Wednesday, January 16
12–12:30 p.m. | Anderson Residence Hall, Suite 100

Add to my calendar

submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu

Staff Senate is hosting a Library Tour and welcomes you to join us!
Learn about what Library services Staff can utilize and more during a tour with Mary Hollerich, Library Director.

Tuesday, January 8
11:30 a.m.–12 p.m. | Lindell Library

Please meet at the Library Circulation Desk on the first floor of Lindell Library. The tour will be followed by an informal “bring your own lunch” gathering in the Commons.

Add to my calendar

submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu

Staff Senate is getting a tour of the Center for Wellness & Counseling (CWC) and welcomes you to join! Learn about CWC services, see their space, meet their team and more.

Wednesday, January 16
12–12:30 p.m. | Anderson Residence Hall, Suite 100

Add to my calendar

submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu

Staff Senate is hosting a Library Tour and welcomes you to join us!
Learn about what Library services Staff can utilize and more during a tour with Mary Hollerich, Library Director.

Tuesday, January 8
11:30 a.m.–12 p.m. | Lindell Library

Please meet at the Library Circulation Desk on the first floor of Lindell Library. The tour will be followed by an informal “bring your own lunch” gathering in the Commons.

Add to my calendar

submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu

Travel and earn credit this summer! Options around the world and the USA to help you get ahead on credits and graduation requirements. Every program fulfills your Augsburg Experience requirement, too! Apply by January 31!

PSYCHOLOGY AND EDUCATION IN SLOVENIA May 12-27, 2019, choose one or two courses: • PSY 205: Culture and Psychology, Fulfills Social & Behavioral Sciences LAF • EDC 490/580: School and Society

ART PERFORMING SOCIAL CHANGE, PUERTO RICO, USA May 13-29, 2019 • THR 295: Art Performing Social Change, fulfills Fine Arts LAF • Scholarships available

SPACE MOUNTAIN: ASTRONOMY IN HAWAII May 13-27, 2019 • PHY101: Astronomy, fulfills Natural Sciences LAF

INNOVATION AND DESIGN IN THE NETHERLANDS: PAST & PRESENT May 18 – June 2, 2019, choose a history & an art course: • HIS 195 Topics: Innovation in the Netherlands, fulfills Humanities Gen Ed, or • HIS 440: upper level elective for history majors • ART 133: Intro to Digital Photography, fulfills Fine Arts Gen Ed • ART 333: Advanced Digital Photography

MUSIC THERAPY IN CHINA July 9-22, 2019, choose one course: • MUS 374 or 475: Practicum • MUS 582: Transcultural Mus. Therapy II • MUS 511: Practicum

LANGUAGE AND CULTURE IN MEXICO Multiple 3-week course blocks, May to August • Spanish classes, beginning to advanced: fulfills Modern Language Gen Ed, or electives for Spanish Majors and Minors • SPA/ART 231: fulfills Fine Arts Gen Ed • Internship and Independent Research opportunities • Scholarships available

MEDICAL SPANISH AND INTERNSHIP June 5 – July 21, 2019 • SPA 206: Spanish for Healthcare Professionals • INS/SPA 399: Internship, Medical Observership • Scholarships available

Learn more and apply online

submitted by kadolph@augsburg.edu

University Events will operate on limited hours during winter break. The office will be staffed between the hours of 8:30am-4:00pm. If you have requests for events or meetings happening over winter break, please be sure to contact events@augsburg.edu by this Friday, December 21 so we are able to plan accordingly.

submitted by holleric@augsburg.edu

Lindell Library closes at 5 PM Friday, December 21 and reopens Monday, January 7 at 9 AM. While we are closed to the public during this time, library services are available on an appointment basis to any member of the Augsburg community. Library staff will provide service by appointment 9 AM – 5 PM on the following dates:

Wednesday, December 26
Thursday, December 27
Friday, December 28
Wednesday, January 2
Thursday, January 3
Friday, January 4

To make an appointment, faculty, students or staff may contact us at refdesk@augsburg.edu or x1604.

Lindell Library

submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu

TONIGHT! It’s late and it’s breakfast! Monday, Dec. 17, 9:30pm to 10:45pm, Christensen Center, Commons. Free to students with Augsburg ID. Provided by A’viand’s food service.

Students are invited/encouraged to bring items to donate to Augsburg’s Campus Cupboard to help support other Augsburg students throughout the holidays.

Needed items include:
-Personal care items (shampoo, deodorant, tampons, etc.)
-Snack foods (granola bars, trail mix, chips, crackers, etc.)
-Jars of peanut butter and other nut butters
-Sandwich bread
-Canned chicken
-Jars of pasta sauce
-Cereal
-Granola
-Cheese
-Apples/bananas/oranges
-Ramen

submitted by chambek2@augsburg.edu

Join us at the Sesquicentennial Gala on September 27, 2019, an unprecedented event to begin a full year of festivities honoring who we’ve been and who we’re becoming. We would love to see faculty and staff attend this momentous occasion to celebrate and be celebrated as a part of Augsburg’s history.
This special evening will include a reception to connect with friends and alumni, dinner, and dancing!

Buy Tickets Here

submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu

Please stop by the Skyway level of Lindell Library for our final semester visits with our friends from Paws for Learning. Our four-legged friends will be available on Monday from 10:30 – 12 pm and on Tuesday from 1:00 – 2:30 pm. Come before or after your finals for some stress relief and calming!!

submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu

Travel and earn credit this summer! Options around the world and the USA to help you get ahead on credits and graduation requirements. Every program fulfills your Augsburg Experience requirement, too! Apply by January 31!

PSYCHOLOGY AND EDUCATION IN SLOVENIA
May 12-27, 2019, choose one or two courses:
• PSY 205: Culture and Psychology, Fulfills Social & Behavioral Sciences LAF
• EDC 490/580: School and Society

ART PERFORMING SOCIAL CHANGE, PUERTO RICO, USA
May 13-29, 2019
• THR 295: Art Performing Social Change, fulfills Fine Arts LAF
• Scholarships available

SPACE MOUNTAIN: ASTRONOMY IN HAWAII
May 13-27, 2019
• PHY101: Astronomy, fulfills Natural Sciences LAF

INNOVATION AND DESIGN IN THE NETHERLANDS: PAST & PRESENT
May 18 – June 2, 2019, choose a history & an art course:
• HIS 195 Topics: Innovation in the Netherlands, fulfills Humanities Gen Ed, or
• HIS 440: upper level elective for history majors
• ART 133: Intro to Digital Photography, fulfills Fine Arts Gen Ed
• ART 333: Advanced Digital Photography

MUSIC THERAPY IN CHINA
July 9-22, 2019, choose one course:
• MUS 374 or 475: Practicum
• MUS 582: Transcultural Mus. Therapy II
• MUS 511: Practicum

LANGUAGE AND CULTURE IN MEXICO
Multiple 3-week course blocks, May to August
• Spanish classes, beginning to advanced: fulfills Modern Language Gen Ed, or electives for Spanish Majors and Minors
• SPA/ART 231: fulfills Fine Arts Gen Ed
• Internship and Independent Research opportunities
• Scholarships available

MEDICAL SPANISH AND INTERNSHIP
June 5 – July 21, 2019
• SPA 206: Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
• INS/SPA 399: Internship, Medical Observership
• Scholarships available

Event Announcements

submitted by millerch@augsburg.edu

Faculty and Staff, this week Wednesday through Friday is the faculty/staff appreciation sale. All regular priced clothing, trade books, gifts and school spirit merchandise will be 40% off. I hope you have your list and have checked it twice because it is a perfect time to do your holiday shopping, plus a great opportunity to get some new Augsburg University gear for yourself! . Take advantage of this great discount as a thank you for your support of the bookstore throughout the year.

Shop during store hours:
Wednesday December 12: 9am – 5pm
Thursday December 13: 9am – 5pm
Friday December 14: 9am – 5pm

submitted by fulford@augsburg.edu

Please join the Office of Admissions in celebrating the holiday season! We will be hosting our annual open house on Friday, December 14th from 11:30am-1:30pm. Food and drinks will be provided, just bring yourself! Come for the food or just to say hello! Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to all!

submitted by chambek2@augsburg.edu

Join us at the Sesquicentennial Gala on September 27, 2019, an unprecedented event to begin a full year of festivities honoring who we’ve been and who we’re becoming. We would love to see faculty and staff attend this momentous occasion to celebrate and be celebrated as a part of Augsburg’s history.
This special evening will include a reception to connect with friends and alumni, dinner, and dancing!

Buy Tickets Here

submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu

It’s late and it’s breakfast! Monday, Dec. 17, 9:30pm to 10:45pm, Christensen Center, Commons. Free to students with Augsburg ID. Provided by A’viand’s food service.

Students are invited/encouraged to bring items to donate to Augsburg’s Campus Cupboard to help support other Augsburg students throughout the holidays.

Needed items include:
-Personal care items (shampoo, deodorant, tampons, etc.)
-Snack foods (granola bars, trail mix, chips, crackers, etc.)
-Jars of peanut butter and other nut butters
-Sandwich bread
-Canned chicken
-Jars of pasta sauce
-Cereal
-Granola
-Cheese
-Apples/bananas/oranges
-Ramen

submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu

Travel and earn credit this summer! Options around the world and the USA to help you get ahead on credits and graduation requirements. Every program fulfills your Augsburg Experience requirement, too! Apply by January 31!

PSYCHOLOGY AND EDUCATION IN SLOVENIA
May 12-27, 2019, choose one or two courses:
• PSY 205: Culture and Psychology, Fulfills Social & Behavioral Sciences LAF
• EDC 490/580: School and Society

ART PERFORMING SOCIAL CHANGE, PUERTO RICO, USA
May 13-29, 2019
• THR 295: Art Performing Social Change, fulfills Fine Arts LAF
• Scholarships available

SPACE MOUNTAIN: ASTRONOMY IN HAWAII
May 13-27, 2019
• PHY101: Astronomy, fulfills Natural Sciences LAF

INNOVATION AND DESIGN IN THE NETHERLANDS: PAST & PRESENT
May 18 – June 2, 2019, choose a history & an art course:
• HIS 195 Topics: Innovation in the Netherlands, fulfills Humanities Gen Ed, or
• HIS 440: upper level elective for history majors
• ART 133: Intro to Digital Photography, fulfills Fine Arts Gen Ed
• ART 333: Advanced Digital Photography

MUSIC THERAPY IN CHINA
July 9-22, 2019, choose one course:
• MUS 374 or 475: Practicum
• MUS 582: Transcultural Mus. Therapy II
• MUS 511: Practicum

LANGUAGE AND CULTURE IN MEXICO
Multiple 3-week course blocks, May to August
• Spanish classes, beginning to advanced: fulfills Modern Language Gen Ed, or electives for Spanish Majors and Minors
• SPA/ART 231: fulfills Fine Arts Gen Ed
• Internship and Independent Research opportunities
• Scholarships available

MEDICAL SPANISH AND INTERNSHIP
June 5 – July 21, 2019
• SPA 206: Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
• INS/SPA 399: Internship, Medical Observership
• Scholarships available

Learn more and apply online

submitted by millerch@augsburg.edu

Faculty and Staff, this week Wednesday through Friday is the faculty/staff appreciation sale. All regular priced clothing, trade books, gifts and school spirit merchandise will be 40% off. I hope you have your list and have checked it twice because it is a perfect time to do your holiday shopping, plus a great opportunity to get some new Augsburg University gear for yourself! . Take advantage of this great discount as a thank you for your support of the bookstore throughout the year.

Shop during store hours:
Wednesday December 12: 9am – 5pm
Thursday December 13: 9am – 5pm
Friday December 14: 9am – 5pm

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Join us in Hoversten Chapel this morning at 11:30 am to hear Marty Stortz, Professor of Religion and Vocation, preach as we complete our Advent Series. The Augsburg Jazz Band will play in chapel today!

More information

submitted by rjohn@augsburg.edu

The second of our December Focused Conversations is this afternoon at 2 p.m. in Oren 100. Here is the agenda:

[1] Augsburg’s Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program, including feedback from participants – presented by Joanne Reeck, chief diversity officer.

[2] Chief Student Success Officer Katie Bishop will provide an update regarding Augsburg’s equity work in support of student success – presented Katie Bishop, chief student success officer.

[3] The work of the Accessibility Subcommittee — which is part of the University Council structure as a subcommittee of the Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity University Committee — presented by Ann Garvey, vice president for Student Affairs, and Kathy McGillivray, director of the CLASS Office.

Finally, a video replay of the Wednesday session is available on the All Hands page, for those not able to attend one of this month’s sessions.

submitted by gustafse@augsburg.edu

TONIGHT at 7pm
Tjornhom-Nelson Theater, Foss Center

Come enjoy and support the fresh talent at Augsburg University! Darcey Engen’s Beginning Acting class will perform a variety of monologues, scenes, and utterances. Free to attend!

Please be advised of mature content.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1945111918908480/

submitted by fulford@augsburg.edu

Please join the Office of Admissions in celebrating the holiday season! We will be hosting our annual open house on Friday, December 14th from 11:30am-1:30pm. Food and drinks will be provided, just bring yourself! Come for the food or just to say hello! Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to all!

submitted by youngs@augsburg.edu

Why are they coming?
Learn why thousands of Hondurans walked to the US border.

Music, poetry, education and action.
Free event. Material Aid option. Español.

Sunday, December 16, 2018
3:30 – 5:30 pm
3715 Chicago Ave So, Minneapolis (CTUL Building)

Presenters include:
Roy G. Guzmán, Poet
Mara Mendez, Political Scientist
Pablo Tapia, Asamblea de Derechos Civiles
Luna, caravan participant
Marco Dávila, Immigrant Movement for Justice
Music: Rumba Eterna

Host: Minnesota Caravan Solidarity/Minnesota en Solidaridad con la Caravana
A coalition of individual and over 30 organizations united to support caravan refugees.
To endorse: MN4Caravans@gmail.com, 651-224-7308. Interpretacion en español.

Minnesota Caravan Solidarity

Here is the agenda for the Focused Conversations today and tomorrow on Augsburg’s ongoing diversity, inclusion, and equity work:

[1] Augsburg’s Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program, including feedback from participants – presented by Joanne Reeck, chief diversity officer.

[2] Chief Student Success Officer Katie Bishop will provide an update regarding Augsburg’s equity work in support of student success – presented Katie Bishop, chief student success officer.

[3] The work of the Accessibility Subcommittee — which is part of the University Council structure as a subcommittee of the Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity University Committee — presented by Ann Garvey, vice president for Student Affairs, and Kathy McGillivray, director of the CLASS Office.

The sessions are: Wednesday (TODAY), Dec. 12, 12:30 p.m., Marshall Room (remote access available)
Thursday (TOMORROW), Dec. 13, 2 p.m., Oren 100

The remote access link for Wednesday is available on the All Hands page.

submitted by evansk@augsburg.edu

The 2019 Peace Scholar program sends two Augsburg students to Norway for a 6 week program built around developing dialogue skills. The program is open to current sophomores and juniors of all majors. The application requirements can be found on the Peace Scholar website and applications can be completed through the Augsburg Center for Global Education Website under the program title “Augsburg Peace Scholars in Norway.”

An info session will take place Wednesday, December 12th at 6:00pm in OGC 100 for all interested students. Kristian Evans, one of last year’s Peace Scholars from Augsburg, will answer questions about the program for students interested in applying.

Peace Scholar Website

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

Mark your calendars now. Assessment Day workshops will take place on 2/26 from 10:50-12:50. Watch for more information to come.

Assessment

submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu

Travel and earn credit this summer! Options around the world and the USA to help you get ahead on credits and graduation requirements. Every program fulfills your Augsburg Experience requirement, too! Apply by January 31!

PSYCHOLOGY AND EDUCATION IN SLOVENIA
May 12-27, 2019, choose one or two courses:
• PSY 205: Culture and Psychology, Fulfills Social & Behavioral Sciences LAF
• EDC 490/580: School and Society

ART PERFORMING SOCIAL CHANGE, PUERTO RICO, USA
May 13-29, 2019
• THR 295: Art Performing Social Change, fulfills Fine Arts LAF
• Scholarships available

SPACE MOUNTAIN: ASTRONOMY IN HAWAII
May 13-27, 2019
• PHY101: Astronomy, fulfills Natural Sciences LAF

INNOVATION AND DESIGN IN THE NETHERLANDS: PAST & PRESENT
May 18 – June 2, 2019, choose a history & an art course:
• HIS 195 Topics: Innovation in the Netherlands, fulfills Humanities Gen Ed, or
• HIS 440: upper level elective for history majors
• ART 133: Intro to Digital Photography, fulfills Fine Arts Gen Ed
• ART 333: Advanced Digital Photography

MUSIC THERAPY IN CHINA
July 9-22, 2019, choose one course:
• MUS 374 or 475: Practicum
• MUS 582: Transcultural Mus. Therapy II
• MUS 511: Practicum

LANGUAGE AND CULTURE IN MEXICO
Multiple 3-week course blocks, May to August
• Spanish classes, beginning to advanced: fulfills Modern Language Gen Ed, or electives for Spanish Majors and Minors
• SPA/ART 231: fulfills Fine Arts Gen Ed
• Internship and Independent Research opportunities
• Scholarships available

MEDICAL SPANISH AND INTERNSHIP
June 5 – July 21, 2019
• SPA 206: Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
• INS/SPA 399: Internship, Medical Observership
• Scholarships available

Learn more and apply online

submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu

It’s late and it’s breakfast! Monday, Dec. 17, 9:30pm to 10:45pm, Christensen Center, Commons. Free to students with Augsburg ID. Provided by A’viand’s food service.

Students are invited/encouraged to bring items to donate to Augsburg’s Campus Cupboard to help support other Augsburg students throughout the holidays.

Needed items include:
-Personal care items (shampoo, deodorant, tampons, etc.)
-Snack foods (granola bars, trail mix, chips, crackers, etc.)
-Jars of peanut butter and other nut butters
-Sandwich bread
-Canned chicken
-Jars of pasta sauce
-Cereal
-Granola
-Cheese
-Apples/bananas/oranges
-Ramen