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Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 8:00 – 8:45 pm for singing, a biblical message, holy Communion, fellowship and snacks. Pastoral Intern Ole Schenk is preaching tonight.
Augsburg University News and Announcements
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Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 8:00 – 8:45 pm for singing, a biblical message, holy Communion, fellowship and snacks. Pastoral Intern Ole Schenk is preaching tonight.
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Dear Augsburg Students, Faculty and Staff,
Please join us in welcoming the Norwegian Ambassador to the United States, Kåre Aas, to campus this coming Thursday, October 4.
He will be the guest lecturer in Liz Klages’ Political Science class but due to extended interest we have reserved a larger room in order to host YOU as well!
The lecture will take place in English and Amb. Kåre Aas will share his insights on Norwegian Politics related to current events.
Date: Thursday, October 4
Location: Marshall Room, Christensen Center
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Guest Speaker: Ambassador Kåre Aas
Introducer: Paul Pribbenow
Campus Host: Bettine Hoff Hermanson
We look forward to seeing you there! Alle er velkomne.
—Norway Hub
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You are invited to celebrate nine Distinguished Alumni at the 2018 Distinguished Alumni Awards. Augsburg and the Alumni office have been awarding these honors for 60 years and this year we are excited to celebrate the following Auggies.
First Decade Award
Joshua Harris ‘08
Dr. Brian Krohn ‘08
Killa Marti, Esq. ‘08
Chris Stedman ‘08
Spirit of Augsburg
Joe Hognander
John R. Holum
Grace Kemmer Sulerud ‘58
Distinguished Alumni Award
David J. Melby ‘68
Brynn A. Watson ‘89
The entire community is welcome to celebrate with us at the award ceremony on Friday, October 12 at 5:30pm in Hoversten Chapel and the dinner following (you must RSVP for this dinner) in the Hagfors Center for Science Business and Religion.
For more information you can contact the Alumni office at alumni@augsburg.edu or by going to http://www.augsburg.edu/homecoming/
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Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am for a service of holy communion. Liz Behnke from Institutional Advancement will be singing a solo.
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Join Staff Senate in the Commons over your lunch break to meet new colleagues and learn more about one another and how we work together. It’s a great opportunity to engage with colleagues from across the University, both for new employees and for those that have been here for years. Join us!
Thursday, October 4
12-1 p.m. | Christensen Center, Commons
Bring your own lunch and we’ll see you in the Commons!
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FREE Workshop: October 16th, Anderson Music Hall, Room M16 (Sponsored by the Music Business Program)
Moldover is a San Francisco based artist, musician, and instrument designer. He has performed at Sonar, Mutek, and Coachella, collaborated with artists including Bassnectar, Will-i-am, and DJ Shadow, and is a frequent guest speaker at top tier design schools including Stanford, NYU, and MIT. In this candid presentation, Moldover will share his original music, demonstrate his custom performance instruments, and take you deep inside a multitude of creative projects that all revolve around Ableton Live.
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Back by popular demand! Rhonda Whiteneck, of the Social Security Administration, will present a comprehensive look at Social Security benefits and the role they play in retirement. The presentation will include a look at how your age at retirement affects your benefits, who else is eligible to receive a benefit, and how you enroll. In addition, Rhonda will discuss Medicare Parts A, B, C and D, touching on penalties, creditable drug coverage and how Medicare affects HSA participants.
Not sure if you should attend? Are you planning to retire – soon or sometime in the future? Do you have parents, friends, etc. who will be retiring and could use a few pointers? Are you unsure how your and your spouse’s Medicare benefits coordinate? Do you have an HSA and wonder what will happen to it when you reach Medicare eligibility age? If you answered yes to any of these, this seminar is for you!
When: October 25 from 3:30 – 4:30 pm and October 30 from 9:30 – 10:30 am
Where: OGC 100
Questions? Contact hr@augsburg.edu
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HELP!! If you have not signed up for a blood donation appointment tomorrow, you can still do so and we need you to do so! Memorial Blood Center will be on campus for its annual fall blood drive and we still need donors! Please help save lives and consider donating blood. The blood drive will be in the East Commons on Wednesday 10/3/18 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.
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Travel to Guatemala. Earn Credit!
Join the program Faith, Vocation, and Social Change on spring break and travel to Guatemala!
Explore the concept of vocation in the context of poverty and political oppression, examining the ways in which Christian theology has been and continues to be used, both to justify oppression and injustice, as well as to support social justice movements and offer hope for a peaceful and just social order.
This program will meet a few times in spring semester, but much of the coursework will take place during your travel on spring break.
Course options:
RLN 409 – fulfills Search for Meaning II, or
RLN 480 – fulfills Keystone for some majors
Program Fee: $3,200
This all-inclusive program fee covers: round-trip international airfare, , all lodging, all meals, and all program activities and on-site transportation. There is no additional tuition charge for full-time day students. SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Apply by November 1
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Dear Augsburg Students, Faculty and Staff,
Please join us in welcoming the Norwegian Ambassador to the United States, Kåre Aas, to campus this coming Thursday, October 4.
He will be the guest lecturer in Liz Klages’ Political Science class but due to extended interest we have reserved a larger room in order to host YOU as well!
The lecture will take place in English and Amb. Kåre Aas will share his insights on Norwegian Politics related to current events.
Location: Marshall Room, Christensen Center
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Guest Speaker: Ambassador Kåre Aas
Introducer: Paul Pribbenow
Campus Host: Bettine Hoff Hermanson
We look forward to seeing you there! Alle er velkomne.
—Norway Hub
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Please join Pastoral intern Ole Schenk and Deacon Cody Thompson for a service of prayer, Scripture, and song in the Christian tradition. 8:45 – 9:00 am in Gundale Chapel, Hagfors Center.
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Representatives will be on campus Monday, Oct. 1st from 4:30-6:00 in Hagfors, 351. They are interested in making connections and collecting resumes from juniors and seniors that are majoring or minoring in Computer Science or Management Information Systems. There will be a short presentation, Q & A, and time to network. Sophomores are encouraged to attend to learn about future openings.
Positions are posted on Handshake and students are encouraged to apply prior to the event. They also will be collecting resumes on Monday.
To join this event log into Handshake. Pizza will be provided.
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Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics majors:
Plan to attend an information and networking session with Augsburg alumni
Mubarik Hassan ’18, Nazih Safi ’17, Justin Lochner ’13, and Yibralem Tesfaye ’15
on Tuesday, October 2nd from 4:30-5:30 in Hagfors Center 351.
They will provide an overview of Optum, including the Consulting Development Program, which they are a part of. In addition, there will be time for questions and networking! Open to all students and majors.
Treats will be provided.
Optum Info & Networking Session
Optum Info & Networking Session
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The Augsburg Native American Film Series invites you to the international opening of The Eagle and The Condor–From Standing Rock with Love. Our evening event will include a virtual introduction from the filmmaker (Kahstosera’a Paulette Moore), broadcast globally to supporters like the Augsburg Native American Film Series, and stories from our students and community members who participated in the fight against DAPL. We look forward to hearing your stories of Standing Rock as part of our conversation after the film.
The film is based around prophecy of the Eagle and Condor that originates with nations from the South and features ceremony held at the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) site on Indigenous People’s Day, October 10th, 2016. The ancient prophecy predicted the epic Standing Rock water protection actions – and continues to challenge all to identify and unite our gifts and power.
Location and Time
Augsburg University
Sateren Auditorium, Music Hall, 715 22nd Ave South
Reception 6:00-6:25
Virtual Introductions and Screening begins at 6:30
Discussion with Standing Rock participants follows
This event is free to the public
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Join Staff Senate in the Commons over your lunch break to meet new colleagues and learn more about one another and how we work together. It’s a great opportunity to engage with colleagues from across the University, both for new employees and for those that have been here for years. Join us!
Thursday, October 4
12-1 p.m. | Christensen Center, Commons
Bring your own lunch and we’ll see you in the Commons!
http://inside.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/2018/09/28/staff-senate-networking-lunch-thurs-oct-4/
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Travel to Guatemala. Earn Credit! Join the program Faith, Vocation, and Social Change on spring break and travel to Guatemala!
Explore the concept of vocation in the context of poverty and political oppression, examining the ways in which Christian theology has been and continues to be used, both to justify oppression and injustice, as well as to support social justice movements and offer hope for a peaceful and just social order.
This program will meet a few times in spring semester, but much of the coursework will take place during your travel on spring break.
Course options: RLN 409 – fulfills Search for Meaning II, or RLN 480 – fulfills Keystone for some majors
Program Fee: $3,200 This all-inclusive program fee covers: round-trip international airfare, all lodging, all meals, and all program activities and on-site transportation. There is no additional tuition charge for full-time day students. SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!
Apply by November 1
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Travel to NYC. Earn Credit. Spring Break! Join the program Roots to Rap: Islam in America for a spring break you’ll never forget. Explore the neighborhoods of New York, meet with religious leaders, community organizers, and engage with the history of Islam in America!
This program will meet throughout spring semester, but much of the coursework will take place during your travel on spring break.
Course options: HIS 212 Topics: Roots to Rap: Islam in America (fulfills humanities requirement), or RLN 205 Topics: Roots to Rap: Islam in America (fulfills Search for Meaning II requirement) Professor Maheen Zaman
The program cost is $1499 and covers round-trip airfare, lodging, most meals, and all program activities. There is no extra tuition charge for full-time undergraduate students.
Apply by November 1
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Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am for 20 minutes of mindfulness with Wendy Goldberg, Christensen Interfaith Fellow.
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Please join us for the first Magic the Gathering (MtG) Draft featuring Guilds of Ravnica this Friday (Oct. 5) from 5:30-9:00PM in Hagfors 150! We will have food, packs, and lots of fun, so we hope to see you there! New and veteran players welcome. Please RSVP by Thursday, October 4, by e-mailing gamersunited@augsburg.edu with your name, dietary restrictions, and any other info that may be useful. Thank you!
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The Center for Wellness and Counseling welcomes our community partners from the MN Visiting Nurse Association for the first of two scheduled flu shot clinics on campus. Please get your flu shot TODAY – Monday 10/1 from 10:30 – 1:00 pm in the CWC office located on the first floor of the Anderson Res Hall. Most insurances are accepted or $38 cash or check. The clinic is a walk-in clinic and no appointment is needed. Please bring your insurance card and photo ID. Stay healthy this flu season and get your flu shot. The second clinic will be on Thursday 10/25/18.
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HELP!! Memorial Blood Center will be on campus for its annual fall blood drive and we still need donors! Please help save lives and consider donating blood. The blood drive will be in the East Commons on Wednesday 10/3/18 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.
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Bring your pet (or a picture of your pet) to chapel today at 10:40 am as we celebrate St. Francis of Assisi, Patron Saint of Animals. Our service will include a lively blessing ritual of animals and pets to honor St. Francis’ devotion to all God’s creatures. Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center.
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Give to the Max Day 2018 begins on November 1st! Over the past five years, Augsburg has raised more than $1.5 million through our online giving pages. If you are interested in raising money for your team, department, or student organization through this online giving event, please attend one of the following informational sessions.
Monday, Oct. 1 – 11:00-12:00 OGC100
Tuesday, Oct. 2 – 10:00-11:00 OGC100
Wednesday, Oct. 3 – 2:00-3:00 OGC112
Friday, Oct. 5 – 9:30-10:30 OGC112
Bring your laptop and we can help you set up a page within the hour!
If you have any questions, please contact Chris Bogen ’09 at bogen@augsburg.edu.
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On Sept. 29, 2018, the Young Alumni Council will host Yoga on the Lawn of the beautiful new Hagfors Center for Science, Business & Religion from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The Council is excited to bring alumna, and renowned yoga instructor Halen Bower back to campus to instruct a stimulating hour! This event is free and also open to current students.
In case of rain or cold weather, this event will be moved into the new Gundale Chapel in the Hagfors Center.
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Are you a fan of the Tough Mudder, Amazing Race or Warrior Dash? Maybe it’s time for you to be an Adventurous Auggie! The family-friendly Adventurous Auggie Fun Run on Saturday, Oct. 13 during Homecoming will take you all over campus, completing trivia, overcoming obstacles and working as a team to cross the finish line.
PRIZES:
We have confirmed gift certificates to our favorite local restaurants including: Pizza Luce, Jimmy John’s, Jambo Kitchen, Aviand’s, Campus Cafe, Dilla’s & Keefer Court Bakery.
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HELP!! Memorial Blood Center will be on campus for its annual fall blood drive and we still need donors! Please help save lives and consider donating blood. The blood drive will be in the East Commons on Wednesday 10/3/18 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.
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The Center for Wellness and Counseling welcomes our community partners from the MN Visiting Nurse Association for the first of two scheduled flu shot clinics on campus. Please get your flu shot on Monday 10/1 from 10:30 – 1:00 pm in the CWC office located on the first floor of the Anderson Res Hall. Most insurances are accepted or $38 cash or check. The clinic is a walk-in clinic and no appointment is needed. Please bring your insurance card and photo ID. Stay healthy this flu season and get your flu shot. The second clinic will be on Thursday 10/25/18.
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A Personal Look into the Opioid Epidemic: Loss, Empathy, and a Call to be Better
Bridget Duffy Undergraduate Student University of Minnesota, Neuroscience
October 2, 2018, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Hagfors Center 150A
Bridget grew up watching her older brother’s addiction progress from his age of 15 until his sudden death last year at age 30. This is an intimate view into the life of a Minnesota resident and one of the 72,000 overdose deaths of 2017. She will speak of how addiction impacts the person suffering as well as those that love them, and tie this into her passion for healthcare and incarceration in hopes to educate, create more empathy, and de-stigmatize addiction.
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Back by popular demand! Rhonda Whiteneck, of the Social Security Administration, will present a comprehensive look at Social Security benefits and the role they play in retirement. The presentation will include a look at how your age at retirement affects your benefits, who else is eligible to receive a benefit, and how you enroll. In addition, Rhonda will discuss Medicare Parts A, B, C and D, touching on penalties, creditable drug coverage and how Medicare affects HSA participants.
Not sure if you should attend? Are you planning to retire – soon or sometime in the future? Do you have parents, friends, etc. who will be retiring and could use a few pointers? Are you unsure how your and your spouse’s Medicare benefits coordinate? Do you have an HSA and wonder what will happen to it when you reach Medicare eligibility age? If you answered yes to any of these, this seminar is for you!
When: October 25 from 3:30 – 4:30 pm and October 30 from 9:30 – 10:30 am
Where: OGC 100
Questions? Contact hr@augsburg.edu
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Representatives will be on campus Monday, Oct. 1st from 4:30-6:00 in Hagfors, 351. They are interested in making connections and collecting resumes from juniors and seniors that are majoring or minoring in Computer Science or Management Information Systems. There will be a short presentation, Q & A, and time to network. Sophomores are encouraged to attend to learn about future openings.
Positions are posted on Handshake and students are encouraged to apply prior to the event. They also will be collecting resumes on Monday.
To join this event log into Handshake. Pizza will be provided.
Handshake
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Plan to attend an information and networking session with Augsburg alumni
Mubarik Hassan ’18, Nazih Safi ’17, Justin Lochner ’13, and Yibralem Tesfaye ’15
on Tuesday, October 2nd from 4:30-5:30 in Hagfors Center 351.
They will provide an overview of Optum, including the Consulting Development Program, which they are a part of. In addition, there will be time for questions and networking! Open to all students and majors.
Treats will be provided.
Optum Info & Networking Session
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Travel to Guatemala. Earn Credit! Join the program Faith, Vocation, and Social Change on spring break and travel to Guatemala! Explore the concept of vocation in the context of poverty and political oppression, examining the ways in which Christian theology has been and continues to be used, both to justify oppression and injustice, as well as to support social justice movements and offer hope for a peaceful and just social order.
This program will meet a few times in spring semester, but much of the coursework will take place during your travel on spring break.
Course options: RLN 409 – fulfills Search for Meaning II, or RLN 480 – fulfills Keystone for some majors Program Fee: $3,200 This all-inclusive program fee covers: round-trip international airfare, , all lodging, all meals, and all program activities and on-site transportation. There is no additional tuition charge for full-time day students. SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Apply by November 1
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There will be a Speech Team meeting tomorrow (Friday) at 10:45 in Foss 43. All are welcome!
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Bring your pet (or a picture of your pet) to chapel tomorrow (September 28) at 10:40 am as we celebrate St. Francis of Assisi, Patron Saint of Animals. Our service will include a lively blessing ritual of animals and pets to honor St. Francis’ devotion to all God’s creatures. Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center.
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If you are looking for an internship (spring/summer) or graduating and seeking full-time employment you should attend the Career & Internship Fair.
Thursday, September 27th
3:00-5:30 pm (come and stay for as long as you are able)
FOSS Center
Dress Business Professional
For quick check-in bring your student ID
Detailed Information on Handshake
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We are having our second general meeting this Thursday (9/27) from 6:00 pm to
8:00 pm in Old Main room 105. We will be doing a recap of this FLR weekend as well as some exciting announcements! See you then 🙂
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Join the Fall 2018 All Hands meeting at 11:30 tomorrow morning in Hoversten Chapel or via remote access: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/183617811
President Pribbenow’s presentation will include an overview of fall 2018 enrollment results, our 2018-19 strategic initiatives, and other campus updates. A video replay of the meeting will be available on the All Hands page next week for those unable to attend this morning.
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Registration is open for the 2018 Homecoming Decorating Contest! All student groups in good standing are eligible to enter.
1st place prize is $3,000 for your student organization’s 2018-2019 budget.
Space is limited!
Questions? Contact Nancy Huynh (huynhn1@augsburg.edu)
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Representatives will be on campus Monday, Oct. 1st from 4:30-6:00 in Hagfors, 351. They are interested in making connections and collecting resumes from juniors and seniors that are majoring or minoring in Computer Science or MIS. There will be a short presentation, Q & A, and time to network.
Positions are posted on Handshake and students are encouraged to apply prior to the event. They also will be collecting resumes on Monday.
To join this event log into Handshake. Pizza will be provided.
Handshake
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Plan to attend an information and networking session with Augsburg alumni
Mubarik Hassan ’18, Nazih Safi ’17, Justin Lochner ’13, and Yibralem Tesfaye ’15
on Tuesday, October 2nd from 4:30-5:30 in Hagfors Center 351.
They will provide an overview of Optum, including the Consulting Development Program, which they are a part of. In addition, there will be time for questions and networking! Open to all students and majors.
Treats will be provided.
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Make sure to stop by the Christensen Center Lobby to submit your Homecoming Court Royalty nominees. The court will be made up of 10 seniors and you may nominate up to three people.
The tabling schedule for Tuesday, September 25 – Friday, September 28 will be:
Tuesday, 11-11:55 AM
Wednesday 10:30-11:30 AM
Thursday 11-11:45 AM
Friday 11-12 PM
We want to hear from you! Find our table in between classes or lunch. Homecoming is quickly approaching and will be the week of October 7-13th.
Online Homecoming Nomination form is as below:
https://goo.gl/forms/V1P0dykT0SRVM2XL2
If you have any questions please send them to asac@augsburg.edu
ASAC
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HELP!! Memorial Blood Center will be on campus for its annual fall blood drive and we still need donors! Please help saves lives and consider donating blood. The blood drive will be in the East Commons on Wednesday 10/3/18 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.
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Join the Sabo Center and a panel of distinguished guests in exploring the questions: What role do citizens play in our democracy? What role do elected officials play? In a thriving democracy, how do (or should) the two interact?
October 4, 2018
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Hagfors Center, Room 150, Augsburg University
Panelists:
Harry Boyte, Senior Scholar in Public Work Philosophy, Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship
Councilmember Jeremiah Ellison, Minneapolis Ward 5
Irene Fernando, Candidate for Hennepin County Commissioner – District 2
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A Personal Look into the Opioid Epidemic: Loss, Empathy, and a Call to be Better
Bridget Duffy Undergraduate Student University of Minnesota, Neuroscience
October 2, 2018, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Hagfors Center 150A
October 23, 2018, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Augsburg Room, Christensen Center
Bridget grew up watching her older brother’s addiction progress from his age of 15 until his sudden death last year at age 30. This is an intimate view into the life of a Minnesota resident and one of the 72,000 overdose deaths of 2017. She will speak of how addiction impacts the person suffering as well as those that love them, and tie this into her passion for healthcare and incarceration in hopes to educate, create more empathy, and de-stigmatize addiction
submitted by boyte@augsburg.edu
South Africa’s First Democratic Election: Recollections from the Field
Marie-Louise Strom, Co-Director Public Work Academy and former Education Director of the Institute for a Democractic Alternative in South Africa
October 8, 2018, 4:30-5:30 p.m., OGC 114
This first-hand account of the preparations leading up to the first democratic election in South Africa in 1994 provides a reminder that the right to vote cannot be taken for granted.
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Please join us for a Story Circle – the first step in creating a new Music-Theater piece about the Augsburg Community, past and present, to be performed in the fall of 2019 in celebration of the sesquicentennial. We want to hear your stories about Augsburg – as an alumnus, staff member, student, faculty, coach, neighbor, associate, advocate or activist. If you have worked for, attended, or been involved at Augsburg in any capacity we’d love to meet you and hear whatever you’d like to share about your experiences.
Help us tell the stories that are sometimes forgotten or left untold!
Tuesday 10/9, 6:30pm – Foss 21B
Friday, 10/12, 11:30am – Foss Green Room
Saturday 10/13, 6:30pm – tbd
Monday 11/12, 7pm – tbd
Monday 12/3, 4:30pm – Choir Room
Wednesday 12/5, 4:30pm – Choir Room
Please contact Sonja Thompson at thompso2@augsburg.edu to R.S.V.P. for one of the Story Circles listed above, to schedule a new Story Circle, or if you need a disability related accommodation or wheelchair access information. Requests should be made at least one week in advance of the event.
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Join the Fall 2018 All Hands meeting at 11:30 tomorrow morning in Hoversten Chapel. President Pribbenow will share information about fall 2018 enrollment results, the 2018-19 strategic initiatives, and other campus updates.
The meeting is open to all Augsburg staff and faculty. Remote access will be available via Zoom: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/183617811
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Tri-Beta will be meeting from 10:35am until 11:00am in Hagfors 211. We hope to see you there! Everyone is welcome!
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Everyone in the Augsburg community is invited to hear Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon, who will be speaking in POL 326 this Thursday.
WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 27th, 3:40-4:40
WHERE: Oren Gateway Center 114
WHAT: Minnesota Secretary of State, Steve Simon
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MESSAGE BODY:
Travel to NYC. Earn Credit. Spring Break!
Join the program Roots to Rap: Islam in America for a spring break you’ll never forget. Explore the neighborhoods of New York, meet with religious leaders, community organizers, and engage with the history of Islam in America!
This program will meet throughout spring semester, but much of the coursework will take place during your travel on spring break.
Course options:
HIS 212 Topics: Roots to Rap: Islam in America (fulfills humanities requirement),
or
RLN 205 Topics: Roots to Rap: Islam in America (fulfills Search for Meaning II requirement)
Professor Maheen Zaman
The program cost is $1499 and covers round-trip airfare, lodging, most meals, and all program activities. There is no extra tuition charge for full-time undergraduate students.
Apply by November 1
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Augsburg English Alum and Author Anne Panning will be reading from her new memoir “Dragonfly Notes: On Distance and Loss” TONIGHT, 7-8pm, Wed, Sept. 26, in Gundale Chapel (Hagfors CSBR, 3rd Floor). Her book will be on sale at the bookstore and the event. Please join us!
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Plan to attend an information and networking session with Augsburg alumni
Mubarik Hassan ’18, Nazih Safi ’17, Justin Lochner ’13, and Yibralem Tesfaye ’15
on Tuesday, October 2nd from 4:30-5:30 in Hagfors Center 351.
They will provide an overview of Optum, including the Consulting Development Program, which they are a part of. In addition, there will be time for questions and networking!
Treats will be provided. Open to all students and majors.
submitted by anderso3@augsburg.edu
Professor Nadja Zgonik of the University of Ljubljana will speak tonight at 7:30 in Hagfors 150 about John Jager, a Slovenian-American architect who lived and worked in Minneapolis. Come to hear about this fascinating man, and learn the interesting story about the archives collections–here and in Slovenia–that tell us about his life and work.
submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu
Representatives will be on campus Monday, Oct. 1st from 4:30-6:00 in Hagfors, 351. They are interested in making connections and collecting resumes from sophomores, juniors and seniors that are majoring or minoring in Computer Science or MIS. There will be a short presentation, Q & A, and time to network. To join this event log into Handshake.
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Register and view a complete list of employers through Handshake (augsburg.joinhandshake.com).
Career & Internship Fair
Thursday, September 27th
3:00-5:30 pm (come and stay for as long as you are able)
FOSS Center
Dress Business Professional
Are you looking for an internship now or summer 2019? Are you graduating December 2018 or Spring 2019? A lot of organizations do their recruiting for summer internships and entry level positions (for spring graduates) in September and October. It might seem early but it’s a typical recruiting schedule for many organizations. We expect over 36 employers to attend so don’t miss this great opportunity!
See you at the fair!
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Today is the day!!! Please plan to join the Center for Wellness and Counseling staff and over 30 community partners on Wednesday 9/26 for our annual health fair which will be in East Commons in Christensen Center from 10:30 – 1:00 pm. Many community organizations will be providing resources on health and mental health in our community. Also at the fair, our furry friends from Paws for Learning, free chair massages, healthy snacks and a build your own healthy salad (FREE). Any questions call the CWC office at 612-330-1707.
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Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am to hear Lars Anderson of Young Adults in Global Mission talk about his experiences in Palestine. Musicians today are Bethany Keyl, Jake Pernsteiner, and Pauls Svalbe. The ELCA Young Adults in Global Mission program invites ELCA young adults ages 21-29 into a year-long transformative, journey in international service.
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Make sure to stop by the Christensen Center Lobby to submit your Homecoming Court Royalty nominees. The court will be made up of 10 seniors and you may nominate up to three people.
The tabling schedule for Tuesday, September 25 – Friday, September 28 will be:
Tuesday, 11-11:55 AM
Wednesday 10:30-11:30 AM
Thursday 11-11:45 AM
Friday 11-12 PM
We want to hear from you! Find our table in between classes or lunch. Homecoming is quickly approaching and will be the week of October 7-13th.
If you have any questions please send them to asac@augsburg.edu
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Join us for bagels and coffee as we discuss the Jewish Holidays Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot. We will be meeting from 10-11am in OGC 100.
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Augsburg English Alum and Author Anne Panning will be reading from her new memoir “Dragonfly Notes: On Distance and Loss” tomorrow night, 7-8pm, Wed, Sept. 26, in Gundale Chapel (Hagfors CSBR, 3rd Floor). Her book will be on sale at the bookstore and the event.
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Plan to attend an information and networking session with Augsburg alumni
Mubarik Hassan ’18, Nazih Safi ’17, Justin Lochner ’13, and Yibralem Tesfaye ’15
They will provide an overview of Optum, including the Consulting Development Program, which they are a part of. In addition, there will be time for questions and networking!
Treats will be provided. Open to all students and majors.
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This month, Dr. Nadja Zgonik of the University of Ljubljana has been at Augsburg studying the life and work of John Jager, a Slovenian-born architect who had a long and interesting career in Minnesota, from his 1902 arrival until his death in 1959. Educated in Vienna in the 1890s, Jager worked in Europe and Asia before coming to Minneapolis. His fascinating life is chronicled in materials at the Northwest Architectural Archives at the University of Minnesota and especially in an extensive collection sent to Slovenia about fifty years ago.
Professor Zgonik will discuss Jager’s early work and the Slovenian archive, including interesting views of a number of Minnesota projects. Her talk will be held at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, September 26, in Hagfors 150. The event is co-sponsored by the Minnesota Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians.
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DEMOCRACY AUGSBURG TEACH-IN: LESSONS FROM THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT
Join us Tuesday, September 25 at 4:00 p.m. in Hagfors 151 when Harry Boyte delivers the first Democracy Augsburg Teach-in of the year, Addressing the Crisis in Democracy- Lessons from the civil rights movement. Harry Boyte, Senior Scholar in Public Work Philosophy at the Sabo Center, served as a field secretary for Rev. Martin Luther King’s Southern Christian Leadership Conference in the southern freedom movement. He will lift up lessons from the movement, including the key role young people played, and relate them to our current crisis in democracy.
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Please plan to join the Center for Wellness and Counseling staff and over 30 community partners on Wednesday 9/26 for our annual health fair which will be in East Commons in Christensen Center from 10:30 – 1:00 pm. Many community organizations will be providing resources on health and mental health in our community. Also at the fair, our furry friends from Paws for Learning, free chair massages, healthy snacks and a build your own healthy salad (FREE). Any questions call the CWC office at 612-330-1707.
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The Center for Wellness and Counseling welcomes our community partners from the MN Visiting Nurse Association for the first of two scheduled flu shot clinics on campus. Please get your flu shot on Monday 10/1 from 10:30 – 1:00 pm in the CWC office located on the first floor of the Anderson Res Hall. Most insurances are accepted or $38 cash or check. The clinic is a walk-in clinic and no appointment is needed. Stay healthy this flu season and get your flu shot. The second clinic will be on Thursday 10/25/18.
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National Voter Registration day is Tuesday, Sept. 25. Student Affairs, Sabo Center and Student Government reps will staff a table in Christensen, 10 am-2 pm. Stop by and learn about registering to vote, where to vote, who’s on the ballot – and the “Ballot Bowl.”
The Ballot Bowl is hosted by the Minnesota Secretary of State’s office, to encourage college and university students to vote! Augsburg was 4th among private colleges last time – register to vote or pledge to vote.
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Memorial Blood Center will be on campus for its annual fall blood drive. Please help saves lives and consider donating blood. The blood drive will be in the East Commons on Wednesday 10/3/18 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 or sign up at the Memorial Blood Center table at the health fair on 9/26. Please consider donating blood to help save lives.
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Make sure to stop by the Christensen Center Lobby to submit your Homecoming Court Royalty nominees. The court will be made up of 10 seniors and you may nominate up to three people.
The tabling schedule for Tuesday, September 25 – Friday, September 28 will be:
Tuesday, 11-11:55 AM
Wednesday 10:30-11:30 AM
Thursday 11-11:45 AM
Friday 11-12 PM
We want to hear from you! Find our table in between classes or lunch. Homecoming is quickly approaching and will be the week of October 7-13th.
If you have any questions please send them to asac@augsburg.edu
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Student Affairs, Sabo Center and Student Government reps will be tabling on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 10-2 pm for National Voter Registration Day. Stop by and learn about registering to vote, where to vote, who’s on the ballot – and the “Ballot Bowl.” The Ballot Bowl is hosted by the Minnesota Secretary of State’s office, to encourage college and university students to vote! Augsburg was 4th among private colleges last time – register to vote or pledge to vote.
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Register and view a complete list of employers through Handshake (augsburg.joinhandshake.com).
Are you looking for an internship or entry level position? Plan to attend a
20 minute prep session to prepare for the Career & Internship Fair. Prep sessions will be held in the Strommen Center, Suite 100, Christensen Center (next to Einstein Bros) The following prep sessions are being offered this week:
Monday, 9/24: 10:40-11:00, 4:00-4:20, 5:00-5:20
Tuesday, 9/25: 11:30-11:50
Attending a prep session will help you to be more confident and successful at the upcoming job fair, which will be held on Thursday, September 27th from 3:00-5:30 pm. It is free and open to all students.
A lot of organizations do their recruiting for summer internships and entry level positions (for spring graduates) in September and October. It might seem early but it’s a typical recruiting schedule for many organizations. We expect over 36 employers to attend so don’t miss this great opportunity!
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Everyone in the Augsburg community is invited to hear Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon, who will be speaking in POL 326 this Thursday.
WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 27th, 3:40-4:40
WHERE: Oren Gateway Center 114
WHAT: Minnesota Secretary of State, Steve Simon
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A weekly morning prayer service in the Christian tradition will begin on Tuesday September 25th at 8:45 – 9:00am at Gundale Chapel in Hagfors. Come and begin your day in Scripture, song, and meditative prayer.
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Travel to NYC. Earn Credit. Spring Break!
Join the program Roots to Rap: Islam in America for a spring break you’ll never forget. Explore the neighborhoods of New York, meet with religious leaders, community organizers, and engage with the history of Islam in America!
This program will meet throughout spring semester, but much of the coursework will take place during your travel on spring break.
Course options:
HIS 212 Topics: Roots to Rap: Islam in America (fulfills humanities requirement),
or
RLN 205 Topics: Roots to Rap: Islam in America (fulfills Search for Meaning II requirement)
Professor Maheen Zaman
The program cost is $1499 and covers round-trip airfare, lodging, most meals, and all program activities. There is no extra tuition charge for full-time undergraduate students.
Apply by November 1
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Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am today for 20 minutes of relaxation and mindfulness with Carrie Noble. Also, please note that Friday, September 28, is the Blessing of the Animals in chapel. Please bring your pet for a blessing.
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Campus Ministry welcomes Lars Anderson, a recent alumni of the Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM) program of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, to present in chapel, Tuesday 25th at 11:30. Lars served in the program in 2017-18 in Palestine. YAGMs serve in the spirit of accompaniment, walking alongside global companions in a manner that practices mutuality, interdependence and solidarity. Areas of service include, but are not limited to, health and development, congregational ministry, human rights, education, homelessness, addiction recovery, women’s issues and children and youth. Although YAGM is a church-based program, participants do not need to be Christian. Come, hear, and explore if YAGM is an opportunity for you.
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This month, Dr. Nadja Zgonik of the University of Ljubljana has been at Augsburg studying the life and work of John Jager, a Slovenian-born architect who had a long and interesting career in Minnesota, from his 1902 arrival until his death in 1959. Educated in Vienna in the 1890s, Jager worked in Europe and Asia before coming to Minneapolis. His fascinating life is chronicled in materials at the Northwest Architectural Archives at the University of Minnesota and especially in an extensive collection sent to Slovenia about fifty years ago.
Professor Zgonik will discuss Jager’s early work and the Slovenian archive, including interesting views of a number of Minnesota projects. Her talk will be held at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, September 26, in Hagfors 150. The event is co-sponsored by the Minnesota Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians.
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The fall All Hands meeting is Thursday, September 27, at 11:30 in Hoversten Chapel. President Pribbenow will discuss fall enrollment results and discuss this year’s strategic initiatives, as well as the work to develop our next strategic plan, Augsburg2025, over the course of this year.
The meeting is open to all Augsburg staff and faculty. The meeting will be accessible via remote access, and a video replay of the meeting will be made available on the All Hands page within a few business days after the meeting.
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Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am to hear Pastor Justin Lind-Ayres preach. Music: Shevon Greene, vocalist.
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Augsburg English Alum and Author Anne Panning will be reading from her new memoir “Dragonfly Notes: On Distance and Loss” on 7-8pm, Wed, 26 Sept, in Gundale Chapel (Hagfors CSBR, 3rd Floor). Her book will be on sale at the bookstore and the event.
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Student Affairs, Sabo Center and Student Government reps will be tabling on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 10-2 pm for National Voter Registration Day. Stop by and learn about registering to vote, where to vote, who’s on the ballot – and the “Ballot Bowl.” The Ballot Bowl is hosted by the Minnesota Secretary of State’s office, to encourage college and university students to vote! Augsburg was 4th among private colleges last time – register to vote or pledge to vote.
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The never-ending showdown between Baby Boomers and Millennials will finally come to an end with the help of Augsburg’s class of 1968. Find out more about the huge, and hugely influential, generation with Homecoming 2018’s first Auggie Talk that will occur on Friday, October, 12 from 3:30pm-4:15pm in Sateren Auditorium. All are welcome!
This talk is hosted by the 50-year reunion class of 1968. Surprisingly you’ll find how much the two generations have in common! Five members of the class of 1968 will each present a 3-5 minute story of how their time at Augsburg influenced what they have done personally and professionally over the past 50 years. Each has pursued different paths since leaving Augsburg while impacting the world in meaningful ways. Topics will range from Vietnam to Social Activism to Diversity.
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First-year Physics students and members of Society of Physics Students (SPS)will be gathering in the Physics Lounge, which is located in HC 130 (Hagfors Center, 1st floor, North wing), at 4:30pm to participate in a high-powered rocketry video conference.
We strongly encourage and welcome students, regardless of their major, who are interested in building/launching rockets to come join our team and participate in this conference! It will be a valuable learning experience and will provide a great opportunity for those interested in high-powered rocketry.
If you have any questions regarding this event or if you have an interest in joining Society of Physics Students (SPS), Augsburg’s Aerospace Club, or both, please email the President of SPS, Noah Aleshire, at aleshirn@augsburg.edu.
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The fall All Hands meeting is scheduled Thursday, September 27, at 11:30 in Hoversten Chapel. President Pribbenow will discuss fall enrollment results and discuss this year’s strategic initiatives, as well as the work to develop our next strategic plan, Augsburg2025, over the course of this year.
The meeting is open to all Augsburg staff and faculty. Remote access will be available. (The link will be provided next week.) A video replay of the meeting will be made available on the All Hands page within a few business days after the meeting for anyone not able to attend the meeting at the scheduled time.
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You are invited to take part in a story circle that will help shape a new original musical theater piece about Augsburg. Help us create a play that tells authentic and diverse stories about what Augsburg means to all of us! Contact Sonja Thompson at thompso2@augsburg.edu for questions or to rsvp.
Friday, September 21 at 7:00pm — Anderson Music Hall, MUE 3 (choir room)
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Please join us in Hoversten Chapel today at 11:30 am to hear Pastor Babette Chatman, Community Collaborative Partner, Redeemer Lutheran Church, preach. Music: Katrina Armstrong, vocalist and Michael Obert, cello.
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Calling all singers, rappers, beatboxers, and everyone in between!! Auditions are taking place TODAY and TOMORROW between 6-8pm in the choir room!! All you need to do is sign up for a time slot on the audition sheet between the band and choir room (M2 and M3) in the Anderson Music building, and bring your favorite verse and a chorus to audition with!! We absolutely can’t wait to see everyone there!! If you have any questions, email henryj@augsburg.edu
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Augsburg English Alum and Author Anne Panning will be reading from her new memoir “Dragonfly Notes: On Distance and Loss” on 7-8pm, Wed, 26 Sept, in Gundale Chapel (Hagfors CSBR, 3rd Floor). Her book will be on sale at the bookstore and the event.
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Please plan to join the Center for Wellness and Counseling staff and over 30 community partners on Wednesday 9/26 for our annual health fair which will be in the Quad (weather permitting) from 10:30 – 1:00 pm. The many organizations will be providing resources on health and mental health in our community. Also at the fair our furry friends from Paws for Learning, free chair massages, healthy snacks and a build your own healthy salad. Any questions call the CWC office at 612-330-1707.
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The Center for Wellness and Counseling welcomes our community partners from the MN Visiting Nurse Association for the first of two scheduled flu shot clinics on campus. Please get your flu shot on Monday 10/1 from 10:30 – 1:00 pm in the CWC office located on the first floor of the Anderson Res Hall. Most insurances are accepted or $38 cash or check. The clinic is a walk-in clinic and no appointment is needed. Stay healthy this flu season and get your flu shot. The second clinic will be on Thursday 10/25/18.
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Study Abroad Gilman Scholarship Workshop TODAY Sept 20
Come learn all about how study abroad works at Augsburg, and about the Gilman Scholarship for study abroad, where you can win $5000-$8000 for your experience. You’ll leave with a great start on your essays and ideas for programs that will meet your requirements. The Gilman Scholarship is open to all US citizens who are Pell Grant eligible.
WORKSHOP Info:
Thursday, Sept 20
3:45 – 4:45pm
LIN 301
There is a pile of money on the floor! Will you pick it up?
Questions before the workshop? Email: abroad@augsburg.edu
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Meet reps from HourCar, Metro Transit, Van Share, and Cycles for Change to learn more about Transit Options. Student reps from the Environmental Action Committee will be there with information on the Bike Share and Metro Transit Card Share program.
Collect stamps from participating agencies and get your name in a drawing for a $25 Target gift card. We’re drawing 4 names.
10-2 pm Christensen Center
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Please join Campus Ministry intern Ole Schenk, and Student Deacon Cody Thompson for Scripture, song, and reflective and contemplative prayers in the Christian tradition. We meet Tuesday mornings for 15 minutes at Gundale Chapel, third floor of Hagfors, beginning September 25th. Take a moment to answer the linked survey for which time is best for you. Choose as many options that fit. We will follow up with the time that fits for the most people. https://goo.gl/forms/Ab0LyPBWCtuSf3RP2
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Calling all singers, rappers, beatboxers, and everyone in between!! Do you want to be apart of a tight-knit musical family this year? If so, try out for a cappella!! Auditions are taking place this Thursday and Friday between 6-8pm in the choir room!! All you need to do is sign up for a time slot on the audition sheet between the band and choir room (M2 and M3) in the Anderson Music building, and bring your favorite verse and a chorus to audition with!! We absolutely can’t wait to see everyone there!! If you have any questions, email henryj@augsburg.edu.
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Join us in Hoversten Chapel this morning at 10:40 am for interfaith chapel. Fardosa Hassan ’12, Muslim Student Program Associate, will speak in chapel today.
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Students are invited for a communion service in Hoversten Chapel at 8:00 pm. Tonight Rev. David Wrightsman, Interim Associate University Pastor, will preach. Following the service will be snacks, fellowship and small group discussion.
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Study Abroad Gilman Scholarship Workshops Sept 19 & 20 Come learn all about how study abroad works at Augsburg, and about the Gilman Scholarship for study abroad, where you can win $5000-$8000 for your experience. You’ll leave with a great start on your essays and ideas for programs that will meet your requirements. The Gilman Scholarship is open to all US citizens who are Pell Grant eligible. WORKSHOPS Wednesday, Sept 19 12:30 – 1:30pm LIN 301 Thursday, Sept 20 3:45 – 4:45pm LIN 301 There is a pile of money on the floor! Will you pick it up? Questions before the workshop? Email: abroad@augsburg.edu
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Travel to NYC. Earn Credit. Spring Break! Join the program Roots to Rap: Islam in America for a spring break you’ll never forget. Explore the neighborhoods of New York, meet with religious leaders, community organizers, and engage with the history of Islam in America!
This program will meet throughout spring semester, but much of the coursework will take place during your travel on spring break. Course options: HIS 212 Topics: Roots to Rap: Islam in America (fulfills humanities requirement), or RLN 205 Topics: Roots to Rap: Islam in America (fulfills Search for Meaning II requirement) Professor Maheen Zaman
The program cost is $1499 and covers round-trip airfare, lodging, most meals, and all program activities. There is no extra tuition charge for full-time undergraduate students.
Apply by November 1st!
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Hey everyone!
Augsburg Queer Indigenous and People of Color would like to invite you to our first general meeting of the year! We’ll be meeting September 19th (today) in Hagsfors 301 from 4:30-5:30! Come through, get to know everybody, eat some pizza and have a good time!
We hope to see you all there!
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Augsburg English Alum and Author Anne Panning will be reading from her new memoir “Dragonfly Notes: On Distance and Loss” on 7-8pm, Wed, 26 Sept, in Gundale Chapel (Hagfors CSBR, 3rd Floor). Her book will be on sale at the bookstore and the event.