submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Join us in chapel at 10:40 am for an Ash Wednesday service with the imposition of ashes. Pastor Jane Buckley-Farlee, Senior Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Congregation, will preach, and Presko Hanson will sing a solo.
Category: Event Announcements
Join us on Wednesday March 13 for another film screening
submitted by hoddevit@augsburg.edu
Norway Hub continues our Norwegian movie series with Before Snowfall (Før snøen faller) created by Hisham Zaman, a Norwegian-Kurdish filmmaker.
BEFORE SNOWFALL is a nontraditional road movie about family, love, dignity and honor. Siyar is the eldest man in the family. When his sister escapes from her own wedding, he is given the task to track her down and restore the family’s reputation. The hunt after his sister becomes a dangerous journey from east to west, where the collision of traditional bound cultures and modern western living challenges Siyar to find out who he really is. In Istanbul he meets the young girl Evin, who is also lost between borders in Europe. They experience a budding friendship and an infatuation. Evin chooses to travel with him, unknowing of his plan.
This series is made possible by the Norwegian Film Institute in collaboration with the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Showings in the Twin Cities are presented as a result of a partnership between the Honorary Norwegian Consulate in Minneapolis, Norway Hub/Augsburg University, and Norway House.
Date: Wednesday, March 13
Time: 6:00PM – 9:00PM
Place: Sateren Auditorium, Anderson Music Hall
More information about the filmmaker:
Hisham Zaman, is a contemporary Kurdish-Norwegian filmmaker. He graduated from the Norwegian Film School at Lillehammer in 2004. He has made several award-winning short films, most notably Bawke which has received more than 20 national and international awards.
Focused Conversations on Vocation E-Portfolio: Next Week
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
The March Focused Conversations will feature Marty Storz, Bernhard M. Christensen Professor of Religion and Vocation, and Elaine Eschenbacher, Director of the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship, discussing development of a vocation-focused e-portfolio, which is designed to become a distinctive and synthesizing element of the Augsburg undergraduate program.
Tuesday, March 12, 10:30 a.m., Marshall Room (session available via livestream)
Wednesday, March 13, 12:30 p.m., Oren Gateway Center 100
For the livestream link or to add a session to your calendar, go to the All Hands page on Inside Augsburg.
Staff Appreciation Event – Tomorrow
submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu
Each year, Augsburg University’s Staff Senate hosts a special event where staff are recognized for years of service, completion of the Diversity and Inclusion certificate program, and outstanding contributions to the campus community. The event includes refreshments and light hors d’oeuvres as well as a “candy bar.”
2019 Staff Appreciation Program
Thursday, March 7
3–4:30 p.m. | Foss Center, Hoversten Chapel
Livestream Link for off campus colleagues: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/812221791
As part of this event, we are encouraging attendees to bring donations for Campus Cupboard, Augsburg’s student food shelf. Campus Cupboard is currently looking for donations of the following items:
Food donations: Microwaveable meals, healthy snack foods, trail mix, granola bars, peanut butter and other nut butters, canned beans, canned chicken and tuna, canned fruit, dried fruit, sandwich bread, cereal, ramen, baking supplies (flour, sugar, etc.), pasta sauce
Toiletry donations: Shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, deodorant, pads and tampons, lotion, sunscreen, nail clippers, etc.
Please consider bringing an item to donate to Campus Cupboard on Thursday, March 7. You can also donate any time by bringing items to the Campus Cupboard, located in Foss.
Please join us – Staff Recognition Listening Sessions
submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu
The Staff Recognition Task Force wants to hear from you! We’re looking closely this semester at opportunities to improve Augsburg’s formal recognition programs for staff. What works, what should change, and what can we try that’s new? We’re hosting two listening sessions in March to gather input from the campus community:
Tuesday, March 12, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Hagfors Center 150A
Wednesday, March 27, 10:30-11:30 a.m., OGC 100
All staff are invited to attend a session. We hope to see you there.
Augsburg Hillel Purim Party
submitted by glissmeg@augsburg.edu
Purim is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the Biblical victory over a bad guy from wiping us out! On Purim we dress up, listen to the story of our victory, and give each other gift baskets filled with yummy food.
On March 14 from 11:30am-12pm in the Foss Lobeck Chapel, we are having an event for you to create your OWN gift bag of FREE yummy food!
So come and join us as we create yummy gift bags and celebrate!
Free Yoga
submitted by lamberte@augsburg.edu
Hello! My name is Elana and I am a certified yoga teacher. I will be offering a free class today and all Wednesdays of the semester from 11-11:45 in the Gundale Chapel in Hagfors. We will practice flowing breath to movement, staying in the present moment, and challenging our bodies through different poses during this 45 minute yoga practice. The yoga will be accessible to any level. Mats will be available if you do not have your own mat. Open to all students, staff, faculty, and any others part of the Augsburg community. E-mail me if you have any questions: lamberte@augsburg.edu
A Morning with Dr. Robin DiAngelo
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Dr. Robin DiAngelo will be speaking at the Guthrie theater on Friday, March 15th. CTL will pay for up to 20 people to attend this early-morning event, so fill out the RSVP Form now for your chance to hear Dr. DiAngelo speak about “White Fragility”.
“Brought to you by Teach For America-Twin Cities, along with Presenting Sponsor The Minneapolis Foundation. Come hear from Dr. Robin DiAngelo talk about a term she calls “White Fragility, ” a state in which even a minimal challenge to the white position becomes intolerable, triggering defensive responses, instead of a prompt to reach for humility and grapple with how to engage in intentional action.” Further information about Dr. Robin DiAngelo and “White Fragility” can be found at: https://events.bizzabo.com/211942/home
Friday, March 15th | A Morning with Dr. Robin DiAngelo | 7:30-9:00 am, The Guthrie Theater
Register Now to Attend “A Morning with Dr. Robin DiAngelo”
An Invite for Faculty and Staff of Color
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Host: St. Catherine University
When: Friday, March 8, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. (Followed by a Free Lecture at 7:00 pm in the O’Shaughnessy)
Where: Catherine G. Murphy Gallery, 2004 Randolph Ave. St. Paul, MN 55105
“Join us to celebrate and connect with fellow People of Color (POC) staff and faculty from area colleges and universities. Bring your authentic self and your business card.
Your St. Catherine’s colleagues also invite you to attend the Bonnie Jean Kelly and Joan Kelly Distinguished Visiting Scholar Lecture “I Have Seen the Good Worlds” featuring Toshi Reagon. The free lecture will take place in The O’Shaughnessy at 7 p.m. “
Environmental justice movie screening and dinner tonight
submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
Join Augsburg’s Campus Kitchen, Environmental Stewardship Committee, and the Sierra Club for this incredible film + dinner on Weds, March 6th at 6pm in Hagfors 150.
“In the 1920’s, Rondo, Saint Paul’s largest African American neighborhood, was flourishing. With music, theatre, African American newspapers, and businesses booming, the community was thriving—until September of 1956, when construction of Interstate 94 tore through the Rondo community. Rondo homeowners resisted the construction, and protests began. Residents were forcefully removed from their homes. Thousands of Rondo homeowners were displaced. Homes and successful businesses were demolished, and a community was torn apart.
The construction of 94 shattered homes, businesses, and families. It did not shatter Rondo’s spirit”
Please stick with us after the film for a discussion of the issues presented in “Rondo Beyond The Pavement” as well as a chance to have a conversation with different grassroots activists taking action in our communities.
KateLynn Hibbard Reads Tonight at SubText Bookstore
submitted by cihlar@augsburg.edu
KateLynn Hibbard reads tonight, March 6, 7:00 p.m., at SubText Bookstore in downtown St. Paul, 6 West Fifth Street. Hibbard won the Howling Bird Press prize for her poetry book SIMPLES. Howling Bird Press is staffed by graduate students in Augsburg’s MFA in Creative Writing Program.
Music Therapy in China this July – application open
submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu
Attention Music Therapy, PA, and MSW students!
The 2019 Music Therapy in China program will take place in July, and spaces are still available!
***** Apply by March 15 *****
July 9-22, 2019, choose one course:
• MUS 374 or 475: Practicum
• MUS 582: Transcultural Mus. Therapy II
• MUS 511: Practicum
Program Overview:
Through visits to hospitals, clinics, musical venues, conservatories, and community organizations that provide health related care, students experience the interplay of music and healing practices in China. Students also engage in direct dialogue with Chinese music therapists and other rehabilitation therapists. The program allows participants to reflect on their own musical roots, and to discover how their own musical preferences have developed based on cultural experiences. We will also visit other locations of interest such as The Great Wall, Old-Town Beijing, Dazu Rock Carvings, Yangtze River Cruise and more.
This program will also spend several days at a burn camp in Chongqing. This is a free camp designed for children ages 6-18 who have experienced burns, but do not have access to outpatient treatment. The camp helps children develop communication and social skills, confidence, psychological well-being, and physical wound healing. Professor Jinyi Li has been providing music therapy at the Burn Camp since 2011 and music therapy students from Chongqing University have been participating as volunteers at the camp since 2015. Students from various universities and different degree programs throughout Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Malaysia also come to volunteer at the burn camp; this course is an opportunity to volunteer alongside this global group of music therapy students.
2 weeks in Hawaii – study Astronomy on the Big Island in May
submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu
Spend two weeks on Hawaii’s Big Island, and earn your Natural Science and Math credit this summer, as well as your Augsburg Experience requirement!
SPACE MOUNTAIN: Astronomy in Hawaii (PHY 101)
May 13-27, 2019
During this 2-week program you will learn the physical and theoretical tools of astronomy, and the creative way these tools are employed to answer fundamental questions about the universe and our place in it. For decades, astronomers all over the globe have taken advantage of the superb atmospheric conditions afforded them on Hawai’i’s “Big Island” to gather the data to answer these profound questions. Now, it’s your turn.
+At the summit of Mauna Kea, you will meet astronomers at work
+At Volcanoes National Park, you will see first-hand the energy source that keeps the Earth alive—our planet’s interior heat
+Investigate why the Island of Hawai’i is a prime location to study light from space, and how this astronomical importance has impacted the ongoing conflict between colonialism and native culture in Hawai’i.
Faculty Leader: Jessica Ennis
Program Dates: May 13 – 27, 2019
Program Cost $4,700 – includes: tuition, airfare, room and board, and all program activities and excursions.
Apply by March 15!
For more information and application instructions click below and/or stop by the Study Abroad & Away office in Oyate Commons, Christensen Center Lower Level.
Summer in Slovenia & Italy – 2 week Psychology & Education course
submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu
Spend 2 Weeks in Slovenia and Italy this May, and earn credit!
Psychology and Education in Slovenia, May 12-27, 2019
Course Options (choose one or two courses. If two, one must be PSY 205)
–EDC 490/580(3 credits): School and Society; and/or
–PSY 205 (4 credits): Culture and Psychology (fulfills Social Behavioral Sciences LAF)
This program also fulfills the Augsburg Experience Requirement
Faculty Leaders: Joseph Erickson & Stacy Freiheit
Cost depends on course taken. Ranges: $4,533 to $5,057
Cost includes tuition, airfare, housing, some meals, all program activities.
During this program, students will examine the roots of both educational and psychological practices that shaped European culture, explore the Roman ruins in Croatia, and experience the canals of Venice, Italy. Students will have opportunities to engage with various host communities and interact with local faculty, teachers, mental health professionals, fellow college students, and students throughout their study abroad experience.
For more information and application instructions click below and/or stop by the Study Abroad & Away office in Oyate Commons, Christensen Center Lower Level.
Only a few spaces left! Apply by March 15!
Morning Chapel: Coventry Cowens
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am to hear Coventry Cowens, Co-Founder and Interim Director, Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery.
Are We Green By 2019? (March 11 & 27 events)
submitted by greena@augsburg.edu
Are We Green By 2019? We’ve come a long way since making a public commitment to taking action on climate change, and it’s time to reflect and look towards the next steps in our commitment to being thoughtful stewards of our place. The Environmental Stewardship Committee invites you all to attend one of the “Dinner Party Downlow” events this month, where we’ll eat together, share what’s been on our mind with environmental sustainability on campus, and begin imagining what’s next for Augsburg.
NOTE: Two identical sessions happening on March 11 and March 27. Please attend one if you can and invite friends, classmates, colleagues, etc!
NOTE #2: There will be other opportunities to share feedback throughout April if you can’t make it to one of these sessions… but there may not be as much food…
4pm – Food and gathering
4:30 – Intro, Green By 2019 overview
4:35 – Evaluation activity
5:30 – Report out
5:40 – Reflect
5:50 – Next steps
Forum 2019: Help Us Choose Speakers
submitted by hermansb@augsburg.edu
We are excited to be moving forward with the next iteration of the Forum and want to get as much input as possible from the campus community in regards to potential speakers and programming.
The new Forum will continue to bring together students, global leaders and change-makers, and local activists to explore innovative ways to take constructive action on issues identified as priorities by the Augsburg community. The survey we administered in Fall 2018 identified racial justice, indigenous rights, and environmental sustainability as top priorities.
The form (linked below) provides a partial list of potential speakers (global and domestic), and we invite you to help choose the top candidates.
The Forum will be held on Monday and Tuesday, October 28 and 29, 2019.
Please provide your response by Monday, March 11.
Ableton Live Production Workshop
submitted by allenjas@augsburg.edu
Thomas Faulds from Ableton will be in town for a special FREE workshop at Augsburg University – THIS WEEK. This is open to the public, and all are welcome!
Thursday, 3/7, Augsburg University, Anderson Music Hall, Room M16. 7pm! Bring a friend!
Focused Conversations on Vocation E-Portfolio: Mar. 12-13
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
The March Focused Conversations will feature Marty Stortz, Bernhard M. Christensen Professor of Religion and Vocation, and Elaine Eschenbacher, Director of the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship, discussing development of a vocation-focused e-portfolio, which is designed to become a distinctive and synthesizing element of the Augsburg undergraduate program.
Tuesday, March 12, 10:30 a.m., Marshall Room (session available via livestream)
Wednesday, March 13, 12:30 p.m., Oren Gateway Center 100
For the livestream link or to add a session to your calendar, go to the All Hands page on Inside Augsburg.
Environmental justice movie screening and dinner – This Wednesday
submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
Join Augsburg’s Campus Kitchen, Environmental Stewardship Committee, and the Sierra Club for this incredible film + dinner on Weds, March 6th at 6pm in Hagfors 150.
“In the 1920’s, Rondo, Saint Paul’s largest African American neighborhood, was flourishing. With music, theatre, African American newspapers, and businesses booming, the community was thriving—until September of 1956, when construction of Interstate 94 tore through the Rondo community. Rondo homeowners resisted the construction, and protests began. Residents were forcefully removed from their homes. Thousands of Rondo homeowners were displaced. Homes and successful businesses were demolished, and a community was torn apart.
The construction of 94 shattered homes, businesses, and families. It did not shatter Rondo’s spirit”
Please stick with us after the film for a discussion of the issues presented in “Rondo Beyond The Pavement” as well as a chance to have a conversation with different grassroots activists taking action in our communities.
Submissions are open for the Intercollegiate Film Festival
submitted by olderrm@augsburg.edu
Until the 1st of April the Intercollegiate Film Festival will be accepting submissions for their film festival. Augsburg students can wave the normal fee by using this code: “MyFilm2019”. Submit a film that has been made within the last year and you will have a chance for it too featured in the upcoming Film Festival along with films from other colleges in Minnesota. The festival itself is the 13th of April at Sateren Auditorium, hosted by the Augsburg Film Scholars
Staff Appreciation Event – Thursday March 7
submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu
Each year, Augsburg University’s Staff Senate hosts a special event where staff are recognized for years of service, completion of the Diversity and Inclusion certificate program, and outstanding contributions to the campus community. The event includes refreshments and light hors d’oeuvres as well as a “candy bar.”
2019 Staff Appreciation Program
Thursday, March 7
3–4:30 p.m. | Foss Center, Hoversten Chapel
Livestream Link for off campus colleagues: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/812221791
As part of this event, we are encouraging attendees to bring donations for Campus Cupboard, Augsburg’s student food shelf. Campus Cupboard is currently looking for donations of the following items:
Food donations: Microwaveable meals, healthy snack foods, trail mix, granola bars, peanut butter and other nut butters, canned beans, canned chicken and tuna, canned fruit, dried fruit, sandwich bread, cereal, ramen, baking supplies (flour, sugar, etc.), pasta sauce
Toiletry donations: Shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, deodorant, pads and tampons, lotion, sunscreen, nail clippers, etc.
Please consider bringing an item to donate to Campus Cupboard on Thursday, March 7. You can also donate any time by bringing items to the Campus Cupboard, located in Foss.
ALIVE: A Dream From Standing Rock
submitted by marubbio@augsburg.edu
Augsburg Native American Film Series and Myron Dewey present Awake: A Dream from Standing Rock on March 29, 2019. The film AWAKE, A Dream from Standing Rock captures the story of Native-led defiance that forever changed the fight for clean water, our environment and the future of our planet.” Myron Dewey ( Newe-Numah/ Paiute-Shoshone from the Walker River Paiute Tribe, Agui Diccutta Band and Temoke Shoshone)–filmmaker, professor, historical trauma trainer and journalist–will present the film, which he worked on, and talk about what has happened since the action and to the water protectors and other Indigenous activists.
Location and Time
Augsburg University
Sateren Auditorium, 2200 Music Hall, 715 22nd Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Reception 6:15-6:45
Screening begins at 7:00
Discussion will follow
This event is free to the public
A Morning with Dr. Robin DiAngelo
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Dr. Robin DiAngelo will be speaking at the Guthrie theater on Friday, March 15th. CTL will pay for up to 20 people to attend this early-morning event, so fill out the RSVP Form now for your chance to hear Dr. DiAngelo speak about “White Fragility”.
“Brought to you by Teach For America-Twin Cities, along with Presenting Sponsor The Minneapolis Foundation. Come hear from Dr. Robin DiAngelo talk about a term she calls “White Fragility, ” a state in which even a minimal challenge to the white position becomes intolerable, triggering defensive responses, instead of a prompt to reach for humility and grapple with how to engage in intentional action.” Further information about Dr. Robin DiAngelo and “White Fragility” can be found at: https://events.bizzabo.com/211942/home
Friday, March 15th | A Morning with Dr. Robin DiAngelo | 7:30-9:00 am, The Guthrie Theater
Register Now For a Chance to Attend “A Morning with Dr. Robin DiAngelo”
Faculty and Staff of Color Gathering at St. Kate’s
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
CULTIVATING COMMUNITY WITH INTENTION
Host: St. Catherine University
When: Friday, March 8, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. (Followed by a Free Lecture at 7:00 pm in the O’Shaughnessy)
Where: Catherine G. Murphy Gallery, 2004 Randolph Ave. St. Paul, MN 55105
“Join us to celebrate and connect with fellow People of Color (POC) staff and faculty from area colleges and universities. Bring your authentic self and your business card.
Your St. Catherine’s colleagues also invite you to attend the Bonnie Jean Kelly and Joan Kelly Distinguished Visiting Scholar Lecture “I Have Seen the Good Worlds” featuring Toshi Reagon. The free lecture will take place in The O’Shaughnessy at 7 p.m. “
Music Therapy in July – application open
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
Attention Music Therapy, PA, and MSW students!
The 2019 Music Therapy in China program will take place in July, and spaces are still available!
***** Apply by March 15 *****
July 9-22, 2019, choose one course:
• MUS 374 or 475: Practicum
• MUS 582: Transcultural Mus. Therapy II
• MUS 511: Practicum
Program Overview:
Through visits to hospitals, clinics, musical venues, conservatories, and community organizations that provide health related care, students experience the interplay of music and healing practices in China. Students also engage in direct dialogue with Chinese music therapists and other rehabilitation therapists. The program allows participants to reflect on their own musical roots, and to discover how their own musical preferences have developed based on cultural experiences. We will also visit other locations of interest such as The Great Wall, Old-Town Beijing, Dazu Rock Carvings, Yangtze River Cruise and more.
This program will also spend several days at a burn camp in Chongqing. This is a free camp designed for children ages 6-18 who have experienced burns, but do not have access to outpatient treatment. The camp helps children develop communication and social skills, confidence, psychological well-being, and physical wound healing. Professor Jinyi Li has been providing music therapy at the Burn Camp since 2011 and music therapy students from Chongqing University have been participating as volunteers at the camp since 2015. Students from various universities and different degree programs throughout Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Malaysia also come to volunteer at the burn camp; this course is an opportunity to volunteer alongside this global group of music therapy students.
Apply now for River Semester – Fall 2019
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
Spend your Fall Semester traveling the length of the Mississippi River–from source to sea, with stops in St. Louis, Memphis, New Orleans, and countless small communities along the way.
During the River Semester, all students take four courses, earning a total of 16 credits.
The experiential nature of this program is a key factor to learning. Between the actual paddling of the canoes, we will also have excursions to towns along the river, have guest speakers, and visit local organizations. These activities will tie in the subject matter with real-world experiences and stories.
Full financial aid applies., and students can also apply for one of the Pentair Scholarships, worth up to $3,000 toward the cost of the program.
—APPLY BY APRIL 1—
To get a feel for some of what this experience is like, check out the short videos made by Kristy Ornelas, one of the students on the 2018 River Semester:
Learn more about courses and program features, and apply online
2 weeks in Hawaii – study Astronomy on the Big Island in May
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
Spend two weeks on Hawaii’s Big Island, and earn your Natural Science and Math credit this summer, as well as your Augsburg Experience requirement!
SPACE MOUNTAIN: Astronomy in Hawaii (PHY 101)
May 13-27, 2019
During this 2-week program you will learn the physical and theoretical tools of astronomy, and the creative way these tools are employed to answer fundamental questions about the universe and our place in it. For decades, astronomers all over the globe have taken advantage of the superb atmospheric conditions afforded them on Hawai’i’s “Big Island” to gather the data to answer these profound questions. Now, it’s your turn.
+At the summit of Mauna Kea, you will meet astronomers at work
+At Volcanoes National Park, you will see first-hand the energy source that keeps the Earth alive—our planet’s interior heat
+Investigate why the Island of Hawai’i is a prime location to study light from space, and how this astronomical importance has impacted the ongoing conflict between colonialism and native culture in Hawai’i.
Faculty Leader: Jessica Ennis
Program Dates: May 13 – 27, 2019
Program Cost $4,700 – includes: tuition, airfare, room and board, and all program activities and excursions.
Apply by March 15!
For more information and application instructions click below and/or stop by the Study Abroad & Away office in Oyate Commons, Christensen Center Lower Level.
Summer in Slovenia & Italy – 2 week Psychology & Education course
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
Spend 2 Weeks in Slovenia and Italy this May, and earn credit!
Psychology and Education in Slovenia, May 12-27, 2019
Course Options (choose one or two courses. If two, one must be PSY 205)
–EDC 490/580(3 credits): School and Society; and/or
–PSY 205 (4 credits): Culture and Psychology (fulfills Social Behavioral Sciences LAF)
This program also fulfills the Augsburg Experience Requirement
Faculty Leaders: Joseph Erickson & Stacy Freiheit
Cost depends on course taken. Ranges: $4,533 to $5,057
Cost includes tuition, airfare, housing, some meals, all program activities.
During this program, students will examine the roots of both educational and psychological practices that shaped European culture, explore the Roman ruins in Croatia, and experience the canals of Venice, Italy. Students will have opportunities to engage with various host communities and interact with local faculty, teachers, mental health professionals, fellow college students, and students throughout their study abroad experience.
For more information and application instructions click below and/or stop by the Study Abroad & Away office in Oyate Commons, Christensen Center Lower Level.
Only a few spaces left! Apply by March 15!
Free Lunch time Yoga
submitted by lamberte@augsburg.edu
Hello! My name is Elana and I am a certified yoga teacher. I will be offering a free class on Wednesdays from 11-11:45 in the Gundale Chapel in Hagfors. We will practice flowing breath to movement, staying in the present moment, and challenging our bodies through different poses during this 45 minute yoga practice. The yoga will be accessible to any level. Mats will be available if you do not have your own mat. Open to all students, staff, faculty, and any others part of the Augsburg community. E-mail me if you have any questions: lamberte@augsburg.edu
Join us on Wednesday March 13 for another film screening
submitted by hoddevit@augsburg.edu
Norway Hub continues our Norwegian movie series with Before Snowfall (Før snøen faller) created by Hisham Zaman, a Norwegian-Kurdish filmmaker.
BEFORE SNOWFALL is a nontraditional road movie about family, love, dignity and honor. Siyar is the eldest man in the family. When his sister escapes from her own wedding, he is given the task to track her down and restore the family’s reputation. The hunt after his sister becomes a dangerous journey from east to west, where the collision of traditional bound cultures and modern western living challenges Siyar to find out who he really is. In Istanbul he meets the young girl Evin, who is also lost between borders in Europe. They experience a budding friendship and an infatuation. Evin chooses to travel with him, unknowing of his plan.
This series is made possible by the Norwegian Film Institute in collaboration with the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Showings in the Twin Cities are presented as a result of a partnership between the Honorary Norwegian Consulate in Minneapolis, Norway Hub/Augsburg University, and Norway House.
Date: Wednesday, March 13
Time: 6:00PM – 9:00PM
Place: Sateren Auditorium, Anderson Music Hall
More information about the filmmaker:
Hisham Zaman, is a contemporary Kurdish-Norwegian filmmaker. He graduated from the Norwegian Film School at Lillehammer in 2004. He has made several award-winning short films, most notably Bawke which has received more than 20 national and international awards.
2 weeks in Hawaii – study Astronomy on the Big Island in May
submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu
Spend two weeks on Hawaii’s Big Island, and earn your Natural Science and Math credit this summer, as well as your Augsburg Experience requirement!
SPACE MOUNTAIN: Astronomy in Hawaii (PHY 101)
May 13-27, 2019
During this 2-week program you will learn the physical and theoretical tools of astronomy, and the creative way these tools are employed to answer fundamental questions about the universe and our place in it. For decades, astronomers all over the globe have taken advantage of the superb atmospheric conditions afforded them on Hawai’i’s “Big Island” to gather the data to answer these profound questions. Now, it’s your turn.
+At the summit of Mauna Kea, you will meet astronomers at work
+At Volcanoes National Park, you will see first-hand the energy source that keeps the Earth alive—our planet’s interior heat
+Investigate why the Island of Hawai’i is a prime location to study light from space, and how this astronomical importance has impacted the ongoing conflict between colonialism and native culture in Hawai’i.
Faculty Leader: Jessica Ennis
Program Dates: May 13 – 27, 2019
Program Cost $4,700 – includes: tuition, airfare, room and board, and all program activities and excursions.
Apply by March 15!
For more information and application instructions click below and/or stop by the Study Abroad & Away office in Oyate Commons, Christensen Center Lower Level.
Summer in Slovenia & Italy – 2 week Psychology & Education course
submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu
Spend 2 Weeks in Slovenia and Italy this May, and earn credit!
Psychology and Education in Slovenia, May 12-27, 2019
Course Options (choose one or two courses. If two, one must be PSY 205)
–EDC 490/580(3 credits): School and Society; and/or
–PSY 205 (4 credits): Culture and Psychology (fulfills Social Behavioral Sciences LAF)
This program also fulfills the Augsburg Experience Requirement
Faculty Leaders: Joseph Erickson & Stacy Freiheit
Cost depends on course taken. Ranges: $4,533 to $5,057
Cost includes tuition, airfare, housing, some meals, all program activities.
During this program, students will examine the roots of both educational and psychological practices that shaped European culture, explore the Roman ruins in Croatia, and experience the canals of Venice, Italy. Students will have opportunities to engage with various host communities and interact with local faculty, teachers, mental health professionals, fellow college students, and students throughout their study abroad experience.
For more information and application instructions click below and/or stop by the Study Abroad & Away office in Oyate Commons, Christensen Center Lower Level.
Only a few spaces left!
Apply by March 15!
Join us on Wednesday, March 13 for another film screening
submitted by hoddevit@augsburg.edu
Norway Hub continues our Norwegian movie series with Before Snowfall (Før snøen faller) created by Hisham Zaman, a Norwegian-Kurdish filmmaker.
BEFORE SNOWFALL is a nontraditional road movie about family, love, dignity and honor. Siyar is the eldest man in the family. When his sister escapes from her own wedding, he is given the task to track her down and restore the family’s reputation. The hunt after his sister becomes a dangerous journey from east to west, where the collision of traditional bound cultures and modern western living challenges Siyar to find out who he really is. In Istanbul he meets the young girl Evin, who is also lost between borders in Europe. They experience a budding friendship and an infatuation. Evin chooses to travel with him, unknowing of his plan.
This series is made possible by the Norwegian Film Institute in collaboration with the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Showings in the Twin Cities are presented as a result of a partnership between the Honorary Norwegian Consulate in Minneapolis, Norway Hub/Augsburg University, and Norway House.
Date: Wednesday, March 13
Time: 6:00PM – 9:00PM
Place: Sateren Auditorium, Anderson Music Hall
More information about the filmmaker:
Hisham Zaman, is a contemporary Kurdish-Norwegian filmmaker. He graduated from the Norwegian Film School at Lillehammer in 2004. He has made several award-winning short films, most notably Bawke which has received more than 20 national and international awards.
Morning Chapel: Mindful Monday
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am for 20 minutes of mindfulness with Bussho Lahn, Augsburg Interfaith Fellow. He is an ordained Soto Zen Buddhist priest and a certified spiritual director
A Morning with Dr. Robin DiAngelo
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Dr. Robin DiAngelo will be speaking at the Guthrie theater on Friday, March 15th. CTL will pay for up to 20 people to attend this early-morning event, so fill out the RSVP Form now for your chance to hear Dr. DiAngelo speak about “White Fragility”.
“Brought to you by Teach For America-Twin Cities, along with Presenting Sponsor The Minneapolis Foundation. Come hear from Dr. Robin DiAngelo talk about a term she calls “White Fragility, ” a state in which even a minimal challenge to the white position becomes intolerable, triggering defensive responses, instead of a prompt to reach for humility and grapple with how to engage in intentional action.” Further information about Dr. Robin DiAngelo and “White Fragility” can be found at: https://events.bizzabo.com/211942/home
Friday, March 15th | A Morning with Dr. Robin DiAngelo | 7:30-9:00 am, The Guthrie Theater
Register Now For a Chance to Attend “A Morning with Dr. Robin DiAngelo”
Howling Bird Press author reads at SubText Bookstore
submitted by cihlar@augsburg.edu
KateLynn Hibbard reads from SIMPLES, winner of Augsburg’s Howling Bird Press poetry prize, at SubText Bookstore, 6 West Fifth Street in downtown St. Paul, on March 6 at 7:00 p.m. Free and open to the public!
Staff Appreciation Event – Collecting Campus Cupboard Donations
submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu
Each year, Augsburg University’s Staff Senate hosts a special event where staff are recognized for years of service, completion of the Diversity and Inclusion certificate program, and outstanding contributions to the campus community. The event includes refreshments and light hors d’oeuvres as well as a “candy bar.”
2019 Staff Appreciation Program
Thursday, March 7
3–4:30 p.m. | Foss Center, Hoversten Chapel
Livestream Link for off campus colleagues: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/812221791
As part of this event, we are encouraging attendees to bring donations for Campus Cupboard, Augsburg’s student food shelf. Campus Cupboard is currently looking for donations of the following items:
Food donations: Microwaveable meals, healthy snack foods, trail mix, granola bars, peanut butter and other nut butters, canned beans, canned chicken and tuna, canned fruit, dried fruit, sandwich bread, cereal, ramen, baking supplies (flour, sugar, etc.), pasta sauce
Toiletry donations: Shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, deodorant, pads and tampons, lotion, sunscreen, nail clippers, etc.
Please consider bringing an item to donate to Campus Cupboard on Thursday, March 7. You can also donate any time by bringing items to the Campus Cupboard, located in Foss.
Join us on Wednesday, March 13 for another film screening
submitted by hoddevit@augsburg.edu
Norway Hub continues our Norwegian movie series with Before Snowfall (Før snøen faller) created by Hisham Zaman, a Norwegian-Kurdish filmmaker.
BEFORE SNOWFALL is a nontraditional road movie about family, love, dignity and honor. Siyar is the eldest man in the family. When his sister escapes from her own wedding, he is given the task to track her down and restore the family’s reputation. The hunt after his sister becomes a dangerous journey from east to west, where the collision of traditional bound cultures and modern western living challenges Siyar to find out who he really is. In Istanbul he meets the young girl Evin, who is also lost between borders in Europe. They experience a budding friendship and an infatuation. Evin chooses to travel with him, unknowing of his plan.
This series is made possible by the Norwegian Film Institute in collaboration with the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Showings in the Twin Cities are presented as a result of a partnership between the Honorary Norwegian Consulate in Minneapolis, Norway Hub/Augsburg University, and Norway House.
Date: Wednesday, March 13
Time: 6:00PM – 9:00PM
Place: Sateren Auditorium, Anderson Music Hall
More information about the filmmaker:
Hisham Zaman, is a contemporary Kurdish-Norwegian filmmaker. He graduated from the Norwegian Film School at Lillehammer in 2004. He has made several award-winning short films, most notably Bawke which has received more than 20 national and international awards.
Film Screening – TONIGHT
submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu
Reminder: Please join the Center for Wellness and Counseling and the Melrose Center for the film screening of Straight/Curve, Redefining Body Image on Monday March 4 from 6 – 7:30 pm in OGC 100. The film aims to create a dialogue around body “size” and image and educate people on health and representation while capturing a visual slice of life of the fashion industry. A short discussion will follow and refreshments will be provided. Questions, call the CWC office at 612-330-1707 or click on the link to view the trailer.
Donate Blood – March 13th
submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu
Before you hit the road or go off campus for spring break week, please consider donating some blood to help saves lives. Memorial Blood Center will be on campus for its annual spring blood drive on Wednesday, March 13th. Please help saves lives Auggies by donating blood. The blood drive will be in the East Commons in Christensen Center on Wednesday 3/13/19 from 10:00 – 4:00 pm. Please sign up on-line at http://www.mbc.org/searchdrives and enter sponsor code 0027. You can also call the CWC office at 612-330-1707 to get a donation time. Please consider donating blood to help save lives. During our fall blood drive we hit 97% of our goal — let’s make it 100% this time.
Are We Green By 2019? (March 11 & 27 events)
submitted by greena@augsburg.edu
Are We Green By 2019? We’ve come a long way since making a public commitment to taking action on climate change, and it’s time to reflect and look towards the next steps in our commitment to being thoughtful stewards of our place. The Environmental Stewardship Committee invites you all to attend one of the “Dinner Party Downlow” events this month, where we’ll eat together, share what’s been on our mind with environmental sustainability on campus, and begin imagining what’s next for Augsburg.
NOTE: Two identical sessions happening on March 11 and March 27. Please attend one if you can and invite friends, classmates, colleagues, etc!
NOTE #2: There will be other opportunities to share feedback throughout April if you can’t make it to one of these sessions… but there may not be as much food…
4pm – Food and gathering
4:30 – Intro, Green By 2019 overview
4:35 – Evaluation activity
5:30 – Report out
5:40 – Reflect
5:50 – Next steps
Are We Green By 2019?
submitted by greena@augsburg.edu
Are We Green By 2019? We’ve come a long way since making a public commitment to taking action on climate change, and it’s time to reflect and look towards the next steps in our commitment to being thoughtful stewards of our place. The Environmental Stewardship Committee invites you all to attend one of the “Dinner Party Downlow” events this month, where we’ll eat together, share what’s been on our mind with environmental sustainability on campus, and begin imagining what’s next for Augsburg.
NOTE: Two identical sessions happening on March 11 and March 27. Please attend one if you can and invite friends, classmates, colleagues, etc!
NOTE #2: There will be other opportunities to share feedback throughout April if you can’t make it to one of these sessions… but there may not be as much food…
4pm – Food and gathering
4:30 – Intro, Green By 2019 overview
4:35 – Evaluation activity
5:30 – Report out
5:40 – Reflect
5:50 – Next steps
Staff Recognition – Listening Sessions
submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu
The Staff Recognition Task Force wants to hear from you! We’re looking closely this semester at opportunities to improve Augsburg’s formal recognition programs for staff. What works, what should change, and what can we try that’s new? We’re hosting two listening sessions in March to gather input from the campus community:
Tuesday, March 12, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Hagfors Center 150A
Wednesday, March 27, 10:30-11:30 a.m., OGC 100
All staff are invited to attend a session. We hope to see you there.
5 days until Sisterhood Fashion Show
submitted by truem@augsburg.edu
Sisterhood Boutique’s Annual Fashion Show
Tuesday, March 5th, 6:00pm, Foss Center
Don’t miss this great event with lots of great fashion, pop-up thrift store items for sale, and some great prizes at the raffle!
All are welcome! Donations are also welcome.
Augsburg-Peruvian Jazz Concert
submitted by rodrigra@augsburg.edu
Music unites us, defying boundaries and borders. The Augsburg Jazz Ensemble is hosting a sextet from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru. The concert will be led by Carlos Granthon, director of the Catholic University’s Big Band in Lima, and will feature a short set of Afro-Peruvian Jazz songs by our visiting ensemble, along with a Latin-oriented repertoire featuring a mixed ensemble of Peruvian and Augsburg musicians. Please join us for this great intercultural experience through music!
Details: Saturday, March 2 at 7 p.m.
Location: Anderson Music Hall, Sateren Auditorium
Faculty and Staff of Color Gathering at St. Kate’s.
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
CULTIVATING COMMUNITY WITH INTENTION
Host: St. Catherine University
When: Friday, March 8, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. (Followed by a Free Lecture at 7:00 pm in the O’Shaughnessy)
Where: Catherine G. Murphy Gallery, 2004 Randolph Ave. St. Paul, MN 55105
“Join us to celebrate and connect with fellow People of Color (POC) staff and faculty from area colleges and universities. Bring your authentic self and your business card.
Your St. Catherine’s colleagues also invite you to attend the Bonnie Jean Kelly and Joan Kelly Distinguished Visiting Scholar Lecture “I Have Seen the Good Worlds” featuring Toshi Reagon. The free lecture will take place in The O’Shaughnessy at 7 p.m. “
LSAMP North Star STEM Funding for Experimental Biology Conference
submitted by ricomec@augsburg.edu
Join the Experimental Biology (EB) community in Orlando, Florida April 6-9, 2019!
“EB is the largest and most prestigious interdisciplinary meeting of its kind. Life sciences and biomedical researchers from all over the world meet to network and share cutting-edge research that leads to discoveries and career advancement. EB welcomes everyone with interest in anatomy, biochemistry and molecular biology, investigative pathology, pharmacology, and physiology. EB 2019 offers:
-Access to five society meetings in one location with one registration fee
-More than 50 concurrent scientific sessions open to all attendees featuring the latest in life science disciplines.
-Opportunity to meet representatives from over 300 companies on the exhibit floor
-Over 5,000 poster presentations
-A diverse audience: 65 countries on average are represented”
Read more at: https://experimentalbiology.org/2019/home.aspx
Augsburg students who are underrepresented minority students in STEM may be eligible for funding to travel to this event through the LSAMP North Star STEM Alliance. Students wishing to travel must be in good academic standing and be able to accomodate time away from classes and labs.
To express an interest in attending this conference, please fill out the following “EB: I’m interested!” Google Form by March 1.
https://goo.gl/forms/txAmJUanmwTSBuiD3
Questions? Please email Sabrina Doré of STEM Programs: dores@augsburg.edu.
Morning Chapel: Dianne Detloff
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am for testimony chapel with Dianne Detloff, Administrative Program Coordinator for the Center for Wellness and Counseling. She will share her story of faith in the midst of her life and work. Musicians: Margaret Albers, flute; Alyssa Illikainen, clarinet; and Shevon Greene, vocal.
“Rondo” Beyond the Pavement” film and discussion, March 6, 6-8pm
submitted by greena@augsburg.edu
Join Augsburg Alum Darius Gray, the Sierra Club, Environmental Stewardship, and Campus Kitchen for a film screening and discussion featuring local leaders sharing experiences fighting for community voices being heard and centered in decision-making.
Wednesday, March 6
6-8pm
Hagfors 150
“Rondo: Beyond the Pavement” is a documentary filmed by Saint Paul youth that shares the voices of a thriving neighborhood torn apart by the I-94 corridor.
A Morning with Dr. Robin DiAngelo
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Dr. Robin DiAngelo will be speaking at the Guthrie theater on Friday, March 15th. CTL will pay for up to 10 people to attend this early-morning event, so fill out the RSVP Form now for your chance to hear Dr. DiAngelo speak about “White Fragility”.
“Brought to you by Teach For America-Twin Cities, along with Presenting Sponsor The Minneapolis Foundation. Come hear from Dr. Robin DiAngelo talk about a term she calls “White Fragility, ” a state in which even a minimal challenge to the white position becomes intolerable, triggering defensive responses, instead of a prompt to reach for humility and grapple with how to engage in intentional action.” Further information about Dr. Robin DiAngelo and “White Fragility” can be found at: https://events.bizzabo.com/211942/home
Friday, March 15th | A Morning with Dr. Robin DiAngelo | 7:30-9:00 am, The Guthrie Theater
Register Now For a Chance to Attend “A Morning with Dr. Robin DiAngelo”
Staff Appreciation Event – Collecting Campus Cupboard Donations
submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu
Each year, Augsburg University’s Staff Senate hosts a special event where staff are recognized for years of service, completion of the Diversity and Inclusion certificate program, and outstanding contributions to the campus community. The event includes refreshments and light hors d’oeuvres as well as a “candy bar.”
2019 Staff Appreciation Program
Thursday, March 7
3–4:30 p.m. | Foss Center, Hoversten Chapel
As part of this event, we are encouraging attendees to bring donations for Campus Cupboard, Augsburg’s student food shelf. Campus Cupboard is currently looking for donations of the following items:
Food donations: Microwaveable meals, healthy snack foods, trail mix, granola bars, peanut butter and other nut butters, canned beans, canned chicken and tuna, canned fruit, dried fruit, sandwich bread, cereal, ramen, baking supplies (flour, sugar, etc.), pasta sauce
Toiletry donations: Shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, deodorant, pads and tampons, lotion, sunscreen, nail clippers, etc.
Please consider bringing an item to donate to Campus Cupboard on Thursday, March 7. You can also donate any time by bringing items to the Campus Cupboard, located in Foss.
Environmental justice film screening and dinner Wednesday, March 6
submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
Join Augsburg’s Campus Kitchen, Environmental Stewardship Committee, and the Sierra Club for this incredible film + dinner on Weds, March 6th at 6pm in Hagfors 150.
“In the 1920’s, Rondo, Saint Paul’s largest African American neighborhood, was flourishing. With music, theatre, African American newspapers, and businesses booming, the community was thriving—until September of 1956, when construction of Interstate 94 tore through the Rondo community. Rondo homeowners resisted the construction, and protests began. Residents were forcefully removed from their homes. Thousands of Rondo homeowners were displaced. Homes and successful businesses were demolished, and a community was torn apart.
The construction of 94 shattered homes, businesses, and families. It did not shatter Rondo’s spirit”
Please stick with us after the film for a discussion of the issues presented in “Rondo Beyond The Pavement” as well as a chance to have a conversation with different grassroots activists taking action in our communities.
Dana Frank on Honduras – TODAY – 9:20am
submitted by truem@augsburg.edu
Friday, March 1st
9:20am-10:30am
Marshall Room, Christensen Center
Dr. Dana Frank will be visiting MN and coming to Augsburg as part of a Midwest tour with Witness for Peace. She is professor emerita from the University of California Santa Cruz and Honduran expert. Dana is a well known scholar and author of many books including “Bananeras: Women Transforming the Banana Unions of Latin America” and recently released a new book titled, “The Long Honduran Night: Resistance, Terror, and the United States in the Aftermath of the Coup.
Staff Appreciation Event – March 7th
submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu
Each year, Augsburg University’s Staff Senate hosts a special event where staff are recognized for years of service, completion of the Diversity and Inclusion certificate program, and outstanding contributions to the campus community. The event includes refreshments and light hors d’oeuvres as well as a “candy bar.”
2019 Staff Appreciation Program
Thursday, March 7
3–4:30 p.m. | Foss Center, Hoversten Chapel
As part of this event, we are encouraging attendees to bring donations for Campus Cupboard, Augsburg’s student food shelf. Campus Cupboard is currently looking for donations of the following items:
Food donations: Microwaveable meals, healthy snack foods, trail mix, granola bars, peanut butter and other nut butters, canned beans, canned chicken and tuna, canned fruit, dried fruit, sandwich bread, cereal, ramen, baking supplies (flour, sugar, etc.), pasta sauce
Toiletry donations: Shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, deodorant, pads and tampons, lotion, sunscreen, nail clippers, etc.
Please consider bringing an item to donate to Campus Cupboard on Thursday, March 7. You can also donate any time by bringing items to the Campus Cupboard, located in Foss.
Norwegian Film Screening: March 13th: 6:00 – 9:00 pm
submitted by hoddevit@augsburg.edu
Norway Hub continues our Norwegian movie series with Before Snowfall (Før snøen faller), a film by Hisham Zaman. This series is made possible by the Norwegian Film Institute in collaboration with the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Showings in the Twin Cities are presented as a result of a partnership between the Honorary Norwegian Consulate in Minneapolis, Augsburg University, and Norway House.
BEFORE SNOWFALL is a nontraditional road movie about family, love, dignity and honor. Siyar is the eldest man in the family. When his sister escapes from her own wedding, he is given the task to track her down and restore the family’s reputation. The hunt after his sister becomes a dangerous journey from east to west, where the collision of traditional bound cultures and modern western living challenges Siyar to find out who he really is. In Istanbul he meets the young girl Evin, who is also lost between borders in Europe. They experience a budding friendship and an infatuation. Evin chooses to travel with him, unknowing of his plan.
Date: Wednesday, March 13th
Time: 6:00PM – 9:00PM
Place: Sateren Auditorium, Anderson Music Hall
Register for a Free Webinar: Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Wednesday, March 6th | Webinar – Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) Campus Centers: Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders to Confront Racism | 2:00-3:00 pm, Online
Register for the upcoming webinar, “Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) Campus Centers: Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders to Confront Racism,” taking place on Wednesday, March 6, at 3:00 p.m. (EST) (2:00 pm CST). Anyone on campus can register for free and watch from their own device.
“An increasing aversion to difference and the growing number of racial incidents have left colleges and universities with the challenge of how to affect change and to heal from the legacies and harms of racism. This webinar will discuss the efforts of the first ten Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) Campus Centers in addressing the historical and contemporary effects of racism to bring about transformative and sustainable change for our students, in our communities, and across our country”.
LSAMP North Star STEM Funding for Experimental Biology Conference
submitted by mckinnes@augsburg.edu
Join the Experimental Biology (EB) community in Orlando, Florida April 6-9, 2019!
“EB is the largest and most prestigious interdisciplinary meeting of its kind. Life sciences and biomedical researchers from all over the world meet to network and share cutting-edge research that leads to discoveries and career advancement. EB welcomes everyone with interest in anatomy, biochemistry and molecular biology, investigative pathology, pharmacology, and physiology. EB 2019 offers:
-Access to five society meetings in one location with one registration fee
-More than 50 concurrent scientific sessions open to all attendees featuring the latest in life science disciplines.
-Opportunity to meet representatives from over 300 companies on the exhibit floor
-Over 5,000 poster presentations
-A diverse audience: 65 countries on average are represented”
Read more at: https://experimentalbiology.org/2019/home.aspx
Augsburg students who are underrepresented minority students in STEM may be eligible for funding to travel to this event through the LSAMP North Star STEM Alliance. Students wishing to travel must be in good academic standing and be able to accomodate time away from classes and labs.
To express an interest in attending this conference, please fill out the following “EB: I’m interested!” Google Form by February 28.
https://goo.gl/forms/txAmJUanmwTSBuiD3
Questions? Please email Sabrina Doré of STEM Programs: dores@augsburg.edu.
Senior Chapel with Mohamud Mohamed
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am to hear Mohamud Mohamed ’19 share his story.
Spring Blood drive on March 13th
submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu
Before you hit the road or go off campus for spring break week, please consider donating some blood to help saves lives. Memorial Blood Center will be on campus for its annual spring blood drive on Wednesday, March 13th. Please help saves lives Auggies by donating blood. The blood drive will be in the East Commons in Christensen Center on Wednesday 3/13/19 from 10:00 – 4:00 pm. Please sign up on-line at http://www.mbc.org/searchdrives and enter sponsor code 0027. You can also call the CWC office at 612-330-1707 to get a donation time. Please consider donating blood to help save lives. During our fall blood drive we hit 97% of our goal — let’s make it 100% this time.
Sisterhood Fashion Show at Augsburg
submitted by truem@augsburg.edu
Sisterhood Boutique’s Annual Fashion Show
Tuesday, March 5th, 6:00pm, Foss Center
Don’t miss this great event with lots of great fashion, pop-up thrift store items for sale, and great prizes at the raffle!
All are welcome! Donations are also welcome.
Staff Appreciation Event – March 7th
submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu
Each year, Augsburg University’s Staff Senate hosts a special event where staff are recognized for years of service, completion of the Diversity and Inclusion certificate program, and outstanding contributions to the campus community. The event includes refreshments and light hors d’oeuvres as well as a “candy bar.”
2019 Staff Appreciation Program
Thursday, March 7
3–4:30 p.m. | Foss Center, Hoversten Chapel
Staff Senate hopes to see you there!
Faculty and Staff of Color Gathering at St. Kate’s
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
CULTIVATING COMMUNITY WITH INTENTION
Host: St. Catherine University
When: Friday, March 8, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. (Followed by a Free Lecture at 7:00 pm in the O’Shaughnessy)
Where: Catherine G. Murphy Gallery, 2004 Randolph Ave. St. Paul, MN 55105
“Join us to celebrate and connect with fellow People of Color (POC) staff and faculty from area colleges and universities. Bring your authentic self and your business card.
Your St. Catherine’s colleagues also invite you to attend the Bonnie Jean Kelly and Joan Kelly Distinguished Visiting Scholar Lecture “I Have Seen the Good Worlds” featuring Toshi Reagon. The free lecture will take place in The O’Shaughnessy at 7 p.m. “
LSAMP North Star STEM Funding for Experimental Biology Conference
submitted by ricomec@augsburg.edu
Join the Experimental Biology (EB) community in Orlando, Florida April 6-9, 2019!
“EB is the largest and most prestigious interdisciplinary meeting of its kind. Life sciences and biomedical researchers from all over the world meet to network and share cutting-edge research that leads to discoveries and career advancement. EB welcomes everyone with interest in anatomy, biochemistry and molecular biology, investigative pathology, pharmacology, and physiology. EB 2019 offers:
-Access to five society meetings in one location with one registration fee
-More than 50 concurrent scientific sessions open to all attendees featuring the latest in life science disciplines.
-Opportunity to meet representatives from over 300 companies on the exhibit floor
-Over 5,000 poster presentations
-A diverse audience: 65 countries on average are represented”
Read more at: https://experimentalbiology.org/2019/home.aspx
Augsburg students who are underrepresented minority students in STEM may be eligible for funding to travel to this event through the LSAMP North Star STEM Alliance. Students wishing to travel must be in good academic standing and be able to accomodate time away from classes and labs.
To express an interest in attending this conference, please fill out the following “EB: I’m interested!” Google Form by February 28.
https://goo.gl/forms/txAmJUanmwTSBuiD3
Questions? Please email Sabrina Doré of STEM Programs: dores@augsburg.edu.
Morning Chapel: Paul Pribbenow, Destyn Land and Brandon Williams
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am to hear a conversation between Paul Pribbenow, Destyn Land and Brandon Williams. In December 2018, student leaders Brandon Williams’19 and Destyn Land ’19 attended the Impact Conference in Atlanta where Black students across the nation were encouraged to A.R.I.S.E. (Act. Respond. Initiate. Stand-up. Empower) and become stakeholders in the healing, relief, and deliverance of our community.
Wednesday Night Communion
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
At 8:00 pm, we’ll have camp style worship in Hoversten Chapel led by Pastor Dave Wrightman. Student Liz Hoversten will be preaching. Stay after worship for snacks and fellowship.
Film Screening Monday, March 4 of Straight/Curve
submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu
Reminder: Please join the Center for Wellness and Counseling and the Melrose Center for the film screening of Straight/Curve, Redefining Body Image on Monday March 4 from 6 – 7:30 pm in OGC 100. The film aims to create a dialogue around body “size” and image and educate people on health and representation while capturing a visual slice of life of the fashion industry. A short discussion will follow and refreshments will be provided. Questions, call the CWC office at 612-330-1707 or click on the link to view the trailer.
TODAY: Networking Event
submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu
Wondering what networking is? Never been to a networking event?
Students are invited to join alumni on Tuesday, February 26th from 5:30 -7:30 p.m. in the Hagfors Center.
Reasons why you should attend:
*Learn from Auggie experts who have used networking to further their career.
*Get advice on ways to feel comfortable with networking and how to put your best foot forward in professional situations.
*Practice your networking with Auggies from all professions and ages, and start to build a network in a safe and supportive environment.
The evening will consist of a panel discussion and mingling with alumni.
Panel Moderator, Matt Shannon 04′ – Medtronic
Panelists:
Deb Krueger Knight ’82, Founder Career Professionals
Janice Gladden ’12, Target Corporation
Mike Cunningham ’10, Richfield Middle School
Cyrus Batheja ’08, ’11 MBA, United Health Care
Registration is free and open to all students! All majors and students are welcome! Light snacks will be provided.
LSAMP North Star STEM Funding for Experimental Biology Conference
submitted by mckinnes@augsburg.edu
Join the Experimental Biology (EB) community in Orlando, Florida April 6-9, 2019!
“EB is the largest and most prestigious interdisciplinary meeting of its kind. Life sciences and biomedical researchers from all over the world meet to network and share cutting-edge research that leads to discoveries and career advancement. EB welcomes everyone with interest in anatomy, biochemistry and molecular biology, investigative pathology, pharmacology, and physiology. EB 2019 offers:
-Access to five society meetings in one location with one registration fee
-More than 50 concurrent scientific sessions open to all attendees featuring the latest in life science disciplines.
-Opportunity to meet representatives from over 300 companies on the exhibit floor
-Over 5,000 poster presentations
-A diverse audience: 65 countries on average are represented”
Read more at: https://experimentalbiology.org/2019/home.aspx
Augsburg students who are underrepresented minority students in STEM may be eligible for funding to travel to this event through the LSAMP North Star STEM Alliance. Students wishing to travel must be in good academic standing and be able to accomodate time away from classes and labs.
To express an interest in attending this conference, please fill out the following “EB: I’m interested!” Google Form by February 28.
https://goo.gl/forms/txAmJUanmwTSBuiD3
Questions? Please email Sabrina Doré of STEM Programs: dores@augsburg.edu.
Sisterhood Fashion Show and Pop-up Store
submitted by truem@augsburg.edu
Sisterhood Boutique’s Annual Fashion Show
Tuesday, March 5th, 6:00pm, Foss Center
Don’t miss this great event with lots of great fashion, pop-up thrift store items for sale, and some great prizes at the raffle!
All are welcome! Donations are also welcome.
A Day in the Life of Social Media
submitted by benitezk@augsburg.edu
You are invited to the next Augsburg Business Organization meeting featuring an alumni guest speaker. DJ Hamm ’08 who is a leader in Social Media and Earned Media at Securian Financial will be speaking on the variety of tasks involved in the day in the life of a social media leader at a Fortune 500 company. Learn about his current job and his career path since leaving Augsburg.
Thursday, February 28th 5 to 6 pm
Location: Hagfors 351
Free pizza provided by ABO!
QIPOC Chipotle Fundraiser
submitted by stokesb@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s Queer Indigenous and People of Color student organization is partnering with Chipotle for a fundraiser on Tuesday, February 26 from 5pm-9pm at 229 Cedar Ave South. All you need to do is say you’re there for the fundraiser and 33% of all proceeds will go to QIPOC. Only includes in-store purchases.
AWAKE: A Dream From Standing Rock
submitted by marubbio@augsburg.edu
Augsburg Native American Film Series and Myron Dewey present Awake: A Dream from Standing Rock on March 29, 2019. The film AWAKE, A Dream from Standing Rock captures the story of Native-led defiance that forever changed the fight for clean water, our environment and the future of our planet.” Myron Dewey ( Newe-Numah/ Paiute-Shoshone from the Walker River Paiute Tribe, Agui Diccutta Band and Temoke Shoshone)–filmmaker, professor, historical trauma trainer and journalist–will present the film, which he worked on, and talk about what has happened since the action and to the water protectors and other Indigenous activists.
Assessment Day: Learn about new assessment technology
submitted by denkinge@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Oren 111 starting at 11am on Tuesday, 2/26 for an introduction to the university’s new assessment software, Watermark and Aqua. Watermark offers departments new ways to structure, track, and report out on their yearly assessment efforts. Aqua is a flexible cloud-based platform for easily scoring student work. These systems are available now to interested departments, and will be introduced to the full campus over the coming years. Lunch will be served following the talk.
Free Yoga at Augsburg
submitted by lamberte@augsburg.edu
There will be no yoga today, but it will start back up again on March 6. It is from 11-11:45 in the Gundale Chapel. All levels are welcome.
It’s Assessment Day
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
From 10:50-12:50 today, the Assessment Committee will be offering workshops in OGC.
Learning Outcomes Workshop : 11:00 – 11:30 OGC 100
Curriculum Mapping Workshop: 12:00 – 12:30 OGC 100
Writing Data, Watermark, & Aqua: 11:00 – 11:30; 12:00 – 12:30 OGC 111
Lunch will be provided for participants from 11:30-12:00 in the OGC atrium.
Students, You Could Win a $25 Bookstore Gift Card
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Assessment Committee values your participation in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) and encourages you to take the time to provide your feedback about your experience at Augsburg. To show you how much we value your participation, we have reserved a computer lab in Sverdrup during Assessment Day tomorrow (Tuesday, February 26). All students who take the NSSE during this time will be entered into a drawing for one of four $25 gift cards from the Augsburg Bookstore. If you can’t make it to SVE 201 during this time, please still complete the NSSE. You will receive three invitations to participate over the next several weeks.
The NSSE gives you an opportunity to provide feedback on your campus experience. Take the NSSE between 10:50 am and 12:50 pm tomorrow (February 26th) in SVE 201 and be entered into a drawing for one of four $25 gift cards.
Mindful Monday: Krista Costin ’08
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.
Visiting Mathematician Michael Young of Iowa State University
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Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Dr. Michael Young
Iowa State University
Bio:
Michael Young is an Associate Professor of mathematics at Iowa State University (ISU). His primary research area is Discrete Mathematics, particularly graph theory and combinatorics. Recently, he has had a focus on equity in the mathematics classroom. Most of this work has been through teacher professional development on creating inclusive mathematics learning spaces. He is responsible for establishing the Mathematicians of Color Alliance (MOCA). MOCA consists of the underrepresented graduate and undergraduate mathematics students and was created with the goals of recruiting, retention, and vertical mentoring. In addition, Dr. Young is co-director of ISU’s Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Mathematics.
Mathematics Colloquium Presentation:
Exponential Domination in Grids
HC 152
3:10 – 4:10 PM
Abstract: Domination in graphs has been an important and active topic in graph theory for over 40 years. It has immediate applications in visibility and controllability. In this talk we will discuss a generalization of domination called exponential domination. A vertex v in an exponential dominating set assigns weight 21−dist(v,u) to vertex u. An exponential dominating set of a graph G is a subset of V (G) such that every vertex in V (G) has been assigned a sum weight of at least 1. We will specifically look at grid graphs and graphs on the torus.
Visiting EDTalk on Mathematics and Equity
submitted by dupont@augsburg.edu
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Dr. Michael Young
Iowa State University
Equity in the Mathematics Classroom
HC 152
4:20 – 4:50 PM
Many students grow a distaste for mathematics, while others just choose to completely avoid it all together, because of their experiences within the subject. The mathematics classroom is not always an effective place of learning. This is particularly true for women and students of color. This talk will discuss the ideas and research of the ”Designing Equity by Thinking in and about Mathematics” and the NSF INCLUDES ”Building on Strengths” projects and how these projects are disrupting inequities in the mathematics classroom.
Bio:
Michael Young is an Associate Professor of mathematics at Iowa State University. His primary research area is Discrete Mathematics, particularly graph theory and combinatorics. Recently, he has had a focus on equity in the mathematics classroom. Most of this work has been through teacher professional development on creating inclusive mathematics learning spaces. He is responsible for establishing the Mathematicians of Color Alliance (MOCA). MOCA consists of the underrepresented graduate and undergraduate mathematics students and was created with the goals of recruiting, retention, and vertical mentoring. In addition, Dr. Young is co-director of ISU’s Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Mathematics.
Students, You Could Win a $25 Bookstore Gift Card
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Assessment Committee values your participation in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) and encourages you to take the time to provide your feedback about your experience at Augsburg. To show you how much we value your participation, we have reserved a computer lab in Sverdrup during Assessment Day tomorrow (Tuesday, February 26). All students who take the NSSE during this time will be entered into a drawing for one of four $25 gift cards from the Augsburg Bookstore. If you can’t make it to SVE 201 during this time, please still complete the NSSE. You will receive three invitations to participate over the next several weeks.
The NSSE gives you an opportunity to provide feedback on your campus experience. Take the NSSE between 10:50 am and 12:50 pm tomorrow (February 26th) in SVE 201 and be entered into a drawing for one of four $25 gift cards.
LSAMP North Star STEM Funding for Experimental Biology Conference
submitted by mckinnes@augsburg.edu
Join the Experimental Biology (EB) community in Orlando, Florida April 6-9, 2019!
“EB is the largest and most prestigious interdisciplinary meeting of its kind. Life sciences and biomedical researchers from all over the world meet to network and share cutting-edge research that leads to discoveries and career advancement. EB welcomes everyone with interest in anatomy, biochemistry and molecular biology, investigative pathology, pharmacology, and physiology. EB 2019 offers:
-Access to five society meetings in one location with one registration fee
-More than 50 concurrent scientific sessions open to all attendees featuring the latest in life science disciplines.
-Opportunity to meet representatives from over 300 companies on the exhibit floor
-Over 5,000 poster presentations
-A diverse audience: 65 countries on average are represented”
Read more at: https://experimentalbiology.org/2019/home.aspx
Augsburg students who are underrepresented minority students in STEM may be eligible for funding to travel to this event through the LSAMP North Star STEM Alliance. Students wishing to travel must be in good academic standing and be able to accomodate time away from classes and labs.
To express an interest in attending this conference, please fill out the following “EB: I’m interested!” Google Form by February 28.
https://goo.gl/forms/txAmJUanmwTSBuiD3
Questions? Please email Sabrina Doré of STEM Programs: dores@augsburg.edu.
A Day in the Life of Social Media
submitted by benitezk@augsburg.edu
All,
You are invited to the next Augsburg Business Organization meeting featuring an alumni guest speaker. DJ Hamm ’08 who is a leader in Social Media and Earned Media at Securian Financial will be speaking on the variety of tasks involved in the day in the life of a social media leader at a Fortune 500 company. Learn about his current job and his career path since leaving Augsburg.
Thursday, February 28th 5 to 6 pm
Location: Hagfors 351
Free pizza provided by ABO!
TOMORROW is Assessment Day
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Faculty, tomorrow is the time to work on your assessments. Workshops will take place in OGC from 10:50-12:50. Lunch will be provided in the OGC atrium from 11:30 am-12:00 pm. Please fill out the RSVP form linked below if you plan to attend.
Writing Effective Learning Outcomes, 11:00 am – 11:30 am OGC 100
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, 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm OGC 100
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 Data, Watermark, & Aqua, 11:00 – 11:30; 12:00 – 12:30 OGC 111
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.
Assessment Day: Learn about new assessment technology
submitted by denkinge@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Oren 111 starting at 11am on Tuesday, 2/26 for an introduction to the university’s new assessment software, Watermark and Aqua. Watermark offers departments new ways to structure, track, and report out on their yearly assessment efforts. Aqua is a flexible cloud-based platform for easily scoring student work. These systems are available now to interested departments, and will be introduced to the full campus over the coming years. Lunch will be served following the talk.
Evening with Alumni: Tips, Tricks, Practice Networking
submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu
Wondering what networking is? Never been to a networking event?
Students are invited to join alumni on Tuesday, February 26th from 5:30 -7:30 p.m. in the Hagfors Center.
Reasons why you should attend:
*Learn from Auggie experts who have used networking to further their career.
*Get advice on ways to feel comfortable with networking and how to put your best foot forward in professional situations.
*Practice your networking with Auggies from all professions and ages, and start to build a network in a safe and supportive environment.
The evening will consist of a panel discussion and mingling with alumni.
Panel Moderator, Matt Shannon 04′ – Medtronic
Panelists:
Deb Krueger Knight ’82, Founder Career Professionals
Janice Gladden ’12, Target Corporation
Mike Cunningham ’10, Richfield Middle School
Cyrus Batheja ’08, ’11 MBA, United Health Care
Registration is free and open to all students! All majors and students are welcome! Light snacks will be provided.
No Yoga this Wednesday
submitted by lamberte@augsburg.edu
There will be no yoga this Wednesday, but it will start back up again on March 27. It is from 11-11:45 in the Gundale Chapel. All levels are welcome.
Auggie Doggie Days TODAY
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Need a little four legged furry stress relief to start your week? Please stop by the Center for Wellness and Counseling office between 10:30 and 11:30 am to see our friends from Paws for Learning. Questions, call the CWC office at 612-330-1707. the CWC office is located on the first floor of the Anderson Res Hall.
Study in Mexico or China this summer
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
Travel and earn credit this summer! Every program ALSO fulfills your Augsburg Experience requirement, too!
MUSIC THERAPY IN CHINA – Apply by March 15
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 – Apply by April 1
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 – Apply by April 1
June 5 – July 21, 2019
• SPA 206: Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
• INS/SPA 399: Internship, Medical Observership
• Scholarships available
Visit the study abroad office or website for more information.
QIPOC Chipotle Fundraiser
submitted by stokesb@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s Queer Indigenous and People of Color student organization is partnering with Chipotle for a fundraiser on Tuesday, February 26 from 5pm-9pm at 229 Cedar Ave South. All you need to do is say you’re there for the fundraiser and 33% of all proceeds will go to QIPOC. Extra guac for a good cause!
Assessment Day is Tuesday
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Assessment Day is Tuesday, February 26th. Workshops will take place in OGC from 10:50-12:50. Lunch will be provided in the OGC atrium from 11:30 am-12:00 pm. Please fill out the RSVP form linked below if you plan to attend.
Writing Effective Learning Outcomes, 11:00 am – 11:30 am OGC 100
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, 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm OGC 100
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 Data, Watermark, & Aqua, 11:00 – 11:30; 12:00 – 12:30 OGC 111
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.
LSAMP North Star STEM Funding for Experimental Biology Conference
submitted by ricomec@augsburg.edu
Join the Experimental Biology (EB) community in Orlando, Florida April 6-9, 2019!
“EB is the largest and most prestigious interdisciplinary meeting of its kind. Life sciences and biomedical researchers from all over the world meet to network and share cutting-edge research that leads to discoveries and career advancement. EB welcomes everyone with interest in anatomy, biochemistry and molecular biology, investigative pathology, pharmacology, and physiology. EB 2019 offers:
-Access to five society meetings in one location with one registration fee
-More than 50 concurrent scientific sessions open to all attendees featuring the latest in life science disciplines.
-Opportunity to meet representatives from over 300 companies on the exhibit floor
-Over 5,000 poster presentations
-A diverse audience: 65 countries on average are represented”
Read more at: https://experimentalbiology.org/2019/home.aspx
Augsburg students who are underrepresented minority students in STEM may be eligible for funding to travel to this event through the LSAMP North Star STEM Alliance. Students wishing to travel must be in good academic standing and be able to accomodate time away from classes and labs.
To express an interest in attending this conference, please fill out the following “EB: I’m interested!” Google Form by February 28.
https://goo.gl/forms/txAmJUanmwTSBuiD3
Questions? Please email Sabrina Doré of STEM Programs: dores@augsburg.edu.
Morning Chapel: Michelé Crowder
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Join us in chapel to hear Riverside Innovation Hub Coach Michelé Crowder share her story in chapel.
Time to apply for River Semester
submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu
Starting August 25, 2019, a lucky group of students will spend their semester traveling the length of the Mississippi River–from source to sea, with stops in St. Louis, Memphis, New Orleans, and countless small communities along the way.
Apply for one of the Pentair Scholarships, worth up to $3,000 toward the cost of the program.
Students enroll in a full set of college courses and full financial aid applies.
To get a feel for some of what this experience is like, check out the short videos made by Kristy Ornelas, one of the students on the 2018 River Semester:
Presentation by Nick Gangestad, 3M CFO, Regent and Alumni
submitted by oflahert@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Department of Business Administration is sponsoring a presentation by Regent and Alumni Nicholas Gangestad (’86) on Monday, February 25 at 6 pm (in Hagfors 150). Nick is senior vice president and chief financial officer of 3M, an international innovation company with nearly 90,000 employees operating in 70 countries around the world. Gangestad began at 3M in 1987 as a systems analyst; a few years later he became a plant accountant, followed by financial analyst and financial manager. He has worked in a variety of 3M businesses and regions including the Asia Pacific, Canada, Latin America, and United States. In 2011, Gangestad was appointed corporate controller and chief accounting officer. In 2014, he was named senior vice president and CFO. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a focus on accounting from Augsburg, as well as an MBA from the University of Minnesota. Gangestad serves on the board of the Minneapolis Institute of Art. He was elected to the Augsburg Board of Regents in 2016, and is on the board of the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts.
“I believe good leaders give their teams latitude in how they get the job done, encourage and reward curiosity and creativity, offer praise in public and deal with disappointments in private – and play to their people’s strengths.”
This free presentation will be in Hagfors Center 150. Nick will speak for about 30 minutes and then answer questions for 15 minutes. Light refreshments will be served. Hope to see you there!
Politics of Empowerment TODAY
submitted by evansk@augsburg.edu
The 2018-2019 Sabo Scholars Present “The Politics of Empowerment” an event featuring facilitated round table discussions with elected officials focusing on getting marginalized communities involved in politics.
Event Info:
Date: 2/21
Time: 6-8
Location: Hagfors 151
Confirmed guests:
Richfield Mayor Maria Regan Gonzaelz, first Latina mayor in Minnesota history
Mary Anne Quiroz, Candidate for St. Paul City council Ward 7
Kim Ellison, Clerk of Minnesota Board of Education
Latrisha Vetaw, Commissioner of Minneapolis Park Board
Study in Mexico or China this summer
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
Travel and earn credit this summer! Every program ALSO fulfills your Augsburg Experience requirement, too!
MUSIC THERAPY IN CHINA – Apply by March 15
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 – Apply by April 1
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 – Apply by April 1
June 5 – July 21, 2019
• SPA 206: Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
• INS/SPA 399: Internship, Medical Observership
• Scholarships available
Visit the study abroad office or website for more information.
Senior Chapel: Destyn Land ’19
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am to hear Destyn Land preach in his senior chapel.
Invitation for faculty and staff of color
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
CULTIVATING COMMUNITY WITH INTENTION:
STAFF AND FACULTY OF COLOR/INDIGENOUS STAFF & FACULTY HAPPY HOUR
Host: St. Catherine University
When: Friday, March 8, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. (Followed by a Free Lecture at 7:00 pm in the O’Shaughnessy)
Where: Catherine G. Murphy Gallery, 2004 Randolph Ave. St. Paul, MN 55105
“Join us to celebrate and connect with fellow People of Color (POC) staff and faculty from area colleges and universities. Bring your authentic self and your business card.
Your St. Catherine’s colleagues also invite you to attend the Bonnie Jean Kelly and Joan Kelly Distinguished Visiting Scholar Lecture “I Have Seen the Good Worlds” featuring Toshi Reagon. The free lecture will take place in The O’Shaughnessy at 7 p.m. “