Category: Event Announcements

Registration Open: Career & Internship Fair

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

The Strommen Center would like to invite students to attend Augsburg’s 4th Annual Career and Internship Fair on Thursday, September 27, 2018 from 3:00-5:30 pm in the Foss Center.

A lot of organizations do their recruiting for summer internships and entry-level positions (for spring graduates) in September and October. It might seem early but it’s a typical recruiting schedule for many organizations. We expect over 36 employers to attend so don’t miss this great opportunity!

Register and view a complete list of employers through Handshake (augsburg.joinhandshake.com). You can also register for one of our 20-minute prep sessions listed on the events page. Attending a prep session will help you to be more confident and successful at the job fair. Dress Business Professional.

For questions email careers@augsburg.edu or call 612-330-1148

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Focused Conversation on Sesquicentennial Planning: TODAY

submitted by rjohn@augsburg.edu

Today’s Focused Conversation provides an opportunity to learn about the plans in process for celebrating the 150th anniversary of Augsburg’s founding next year. The session is hosted by the Sesquicentennial Planning Committee: Co-chairs Darcey Engen ’88, Theater Department professor, and Jeff Swenson ’79, athletic director, along with Katie Code ’01, director of alumni and constituent relations, and Jodi Collen, senior director of University Events.

Join the session today, Tuesday, September 11, at 10 a.m. in the Marshall Room.

Study Abroad & Away Fair – Tomorrow

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Come learn about the off-campus study programs available to Auggies!
Programs are available around the world as well as the USA, and range in length from 8 days to a whole year. There is something to fit every student!

Ask your questions, pick up program brochures, and discover global opportunities that are perfect for you!

Visit and talk to the various program representatives to enter the prize drawing! Win a Target or Amazon gift card, or a Fjällräven backpack!!!

Join us:
Wednesday, September 12, 10:00 – 2:00, Christensen Center

Learn More about Study Abroad & Away

Fall Career & Internship Fair

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

The Strommen Center would like to invite students to attend Augsburg’s 4th Annual Career and Internship Fair on Thursday, September 27, 2018 from 3:00-5:30 pm in the Foss Center.

A lot of organizations do their recruiting for summer internships and entry-level positions (for spring graduates) in September and October. It might seem early but it’s a typical recruiting schedule for many organizations. We expect over 36 employers to attend so don’t miss this great opportunity!

Register and view a complete list of employers through Handshake (augsburg.joinhandshake.com). You can also register for one of our 20-minute prep sessions listed on the events page. Attending a prep session will help you to be more confident and successful at the job fair. Dress Business Professional

Handshake

Focused Conversations: TODAY/TOMORROW

submitted by rjohn@augsburg.edu

Join the Focused Conversation today and tomorrow to learn about plans for the celebration of the 150th anniversary of Augsburg’s founding, which will be celebrated during the 2019-20 academic year.

The sessions will be hosted by the Sesquicentennial Planning Committee: Co-chairs Darcey Engen ’88, Theater Department professor, and Jeff Swenson ’79, athletic director, along with Katie Code ’01, director of alumni and constituent relations, and Jodi Collen, senior director of University Events.

The sessions are scheduled as follows:
TODAY: Monday, September 10, 12:30 p.m., Marshall Room (remote access link below)
TOMORROW: Tuesday, September 11, 10 a.m., Marshall Room

Zoom link for today’s Focused Conversation session

TODAY: Part-time Job Fair

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

Date: Monday, September 10, 2018
Location: Outside in the Quad. If rain, we will move inside the lobby of the Christensen Center.
Time: 10am -1:30 pm

Are you looking for a part-time job on campus or in the community! Come talk to hiring managers and learn how you get gain transferable skills and earn money.

Log into Handshake (augsburg.joinhandshake.com) to register and see a complete list of employers.

Registration not required to attend, however, after you check-in for the fair your name will be placed into a drawing to win a $25 VISA gift card. Bonus- Popcorn will be served

All are welcome!

Questions: careers@augsburg.edu – 612-330-1148

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Tri-Beta meeting Wednesday during Chapel

submitted by kundelh@augsburg.edu

If you are interested in biology, come to Tri-Beta’s first meeting! We will be meeting in Hagfors 211 on Wednesday September 12th during chapel time (10:35am-11:00am).

Tri-Beta is a nationally recognized biological honors society! We complete mini service projects, promote student research on campus and help create community within the biological sciences. You don’t have to be a biology major to come to our meetings, everyone is welcome! If you have questions, feel free to email Holly Kundel at kundelh@augsburg.edu.

We hope to see you there!

Study Abroad & Away Fair – Wednesday

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Wednesday, September 12, 10:00 – 2:00, Christensen Center

Come learn about the off-campus study programs available to Auggies!
Programs are available around the world as well as the USA, and range in length from 8 days to a whole year. There is something to fit every student!

Ask your questions, pick up program brochures, and discover global opportunities that are perfect for you!

Visit and talk to the various program representatives to enter the PRIZE DRAWING! Win a Target or Amazon gift card, or a Fjällräven backpack!!!

Learn More about Study Abroad & Away

Monday/Tuesday: Focused Conversations on Sesquicentennial Planning

submitted by rjohn@augsburg.edu

Join the Focused Conversation on Monday and Tuesday to learn about plans in the works for the celebration of the 150th anniversary of Augsburg’s founding, which will be celebrated during the 2019-20 academic year.

The sessions will be hosted by the Sesquicentennial Planning Committee: Co-chairs Darcey Engen ’88, Theater Department professor, and Jeff Swenson ’79, athletic director, along with Katie Code ’01, director of alumni and constituent relations, and Jodi Collen, senior director of University Events.

Date, time, place:
Monday, September 10, 12:30 p.m., Marshall Room (remote access link will be provided Monday)
Tuesday, September 11, 10 a.m., Marshall Room

2018-19 All Hands and Focused Conversations schedule (login required)

Help make the Peace Meal sustainable and atmospheric

submitted by sehae@augsburg.edu

Help crowdsource candles and vases for the PEACE MEAL on September 14, 2018. The PEACE MEAL will take place during the Nobel Peace Prize Forum and is a curated experience designed to promote dialogue, reflection and human connection by sharing food around a common, collectively decorated table.

WHAT TO CONTRIBUTE?

– medium-sized vases that can hold small bouquets of flowers (any color or shape – 40 total needed)
– votive glasses to hold tea lights (clear or white glass, no colors – 200 total needed)

HOW TO CONTRIBUTE?

You can drop off your loan collection at the Nobel Peace Prize Forum Office (Memorial Hall 20) on the following days:

– Thursday, September 6, 9am-12pm
– Monday, September 10, 9am-12pm
– Tuesday, September 11, 9am-12pm

Please put a label with your name on the bottom if you would like your item(s) back. If you would like to donate your item(s), we will gladly use it/them for the series of community dinners that will be happening on campus in the process of developing the new Environmental Action Plan.

QUESTIONS?
Reach out to Esther Seha at sehae@augsburg.edu

https://tinyurl.com/y8njro6w

Membrane Biophysics Talk: Lipids as a Material for Nanomedicine

submitted by stottrup@augsburg.edu

Dr. Sherry Leung (Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) will be speaking to PHY 317 on Monday, September 10, 8:00 AM, in Hagfors 109. Dr. Leung is a membrane biophysicist and will be discussing lipids as a material in nanomedicine. The talk is open to the public. Abstract below.

Abstract: Nanomedicine is the medical application of nano-sized materials and devices. Despite the numerous advances in the development of soft materials for nanomedicine, the number of systems that have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is surprisingly low. The majority of FDA approved nano-drug delivery systems are based on liposomes – a hollow spherical shell made up of a lipid bilayer. In addition to liposomes, the amphiphilic nature of lipids also allows them to self-assemble into other more complex structures. These other structures have a number of desirable properties for nanomedicine such as i) high surface-to-volume ratio, ii) capacity to encapsulate high loads of hydrophobic and hydrophilic solutes, as well as iii) membrane fusion properties that facilitate delivery. I will talk about my research on developing lipid materials for gene therapy applications.

Interested in Biology? First Tri-Beta Meeting 9/12/18

submitted by kundelh@augsburg.edu

If you are interested in biology, come to Tri-Beta’s first meeting! We will be meeting in Hagfors 211 on Wednesday September 12th during chapel time (10:35am-11:00am).

Tri-Beta is a biological honors society! We complete mini service projects, promote student research on campus and create community in the biological sciences. You don’t have to be a biology major to come to our meetings, everyone is welcome! If you have questions, feel free to email Holly Kundel at kundelh@augsburg.edu.

We hope to see you there!

Strommen Series: The State of Health in Minnesota

submitted by lgeorge@augsburg.edu

Rosemond Owens, Director of Health Equity | Diversity and Inclusion for Blue Cross and Blue Shield, will speak to The Ecology of Human Suffering nursing class on September 10th.

If you are looking for a speaker for your class please contact the Strommen Center.

Summary:

Minnesota consistently ranks as one of the healthiest states in the nation, but those advantages don’t accrue to all. The fact is, our gap in health outcomes is among the greatest in the nation, with communities of color and American Indian communities usually facing the worst inequities. The face of Minnesota is changing. Our state will lose its healthy edge – and its way forward – if we don’t meet the needs of diverse communities and changing demographics.

Lately everyone is talking about health equity, while health inequities have been with us for generations. People experiencing inequities are often blamed for their predicaments, while health inequities are often caused by unfair treatment and systemic injustices such as structural and institutional racism.

Rosemond Sarpong Owens makes a compelling and urgent case for building equity into policies and practice. With her wide-ranging experience in public health, health equity and cultural competency, Rosemond brings a multifaceted perspective to this issue. She will provide insight on the many promising practices that can combat health inequities, including how Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota has created tools to embed equity in its policies and practices.

In this session, attendees will:
• Obtain a shared definition of health equity      
• Understand what causes health inequities
• Understand strategies for advancing health equity   
• Discuss effective resources and strategies in providing culturally competent care, including the LEARN Model

Presenter: Rosemond Sarpong Owens, Director of Health Equity | Diversity and Inclusion
    

Strommen Center for Meaningful Work

Strommen Series: The State of Health in Minnesota

submitted by lgeorge@augsburg.edu

Rosemond Owens, Director of Health Equity | Diversity and Inclusion for Blue Cross and Blue Shield, will speak to The Ecology of Human Suffering nursing class on September 10th.

If you are looking for a speaker for your class please contact the Strommen Center.

Summary:

Minnesota consistently ranks as one of the healthiest states in the nation, but those advantages don’t accrue to all. The fact is, our gap in health outcomes is among the greatest in the nation, with communities of color and American Indian communities usually facing the worst inequities. The face of Minnesota is changing. Our state will lose its healthy edge – and its way forward – if we don’t meet the needs of diverse communities and changing demographics.

Lately everyone is talking about health equity, while health inequities have been with us for generations. People experiencing inequities are often blamed for their predicaments, while health inequities are often caused by unfair treatment and systemic injustices such as structural and institutional racism.

Rosemond Sarpong Owens makes a compelling and urgent case for building equity into policies and practice. With her wide-ranging experience in public health, health equity and cultural competency, Rosemond brings a multifaceted perspective to this issue. She will provide insight on the many promising practices that can combat health inequities, including how Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota has created tools to embed equity in its policies and practices.

In this session, attendees will:
• Obtain a shared definition of health equity      
• Understand what causes health inequities
• Understand strategies for advancing health equity   
• Discuss effective resources and strategies in providing culturally competent care, including the LEARN Model

Presenter: Rosemond Sarpong Owens, Director of Health Equity | Diversity and Inclusion
    

Strommen Center for Meaningful Work

Help to make the Peace Meal sustainable and atmospheric

submitted by sehae@augsburg.edu

Help crowdsource candles and vases for the PEACE MEAL on September 14, 2018. The PEACE MEAL will take place during the Nobel Peace Prize Forum and is a curated experience designed to promote dialogue, reflection and human connection by sharing food around a common, collectively decorated table.

WHAT TO CONTRIBUTE?

– medium-sized vases that can hold small bouquets of flowers (any color or shape – 40 total needed)
– votive glasses to hold tea lights (clear or white glass, no colors – 200 total needed)

HOW TO CONTRIBUTE?

You can drop off your loan collection at the Nobel Peace Prize Forum Office (Memorial Hall 20) on the following days:

– Wednesday, September 5, 9am-12pm
– Thursday, September 6, 9am-12pm
– Monday, September 10, 9am-12pm
– Tuesday, September 11, 9am-12pm

Please put a label with your name on the bottom if you would like your item(s) back. If you would like to donate your item(s), we will gladly use it/them for the series of community dinners that will be happening on campus in the process of developing the new Environmental Action Plan.

QUESTIONS?
Reach out to Esther Seha at sehae@augsburg.edu

https://tinyurl.com/y8njro6w

Learn about sesquicentennial planning in Focused Conversations Monday/Tuesday

submitted by rjohn@augsburg.edu

Next week’s Focused Conversation on Monday and Tuesday provide an opportunity to hear about plans in the works for the celebration of the 150th anniversary of Augsburg’s founding, which will be celebrated during the 2019-20 academic year.

The Focused Conversation sessions will be hosted by Sesquicentennial Co-chairs Darcey Engen ’88, Theater Department professor, and Jeff Swenson ’79, athletic director, and Sesquicentennial Project Manager Jodi Collen, senior director of University Events.

Date, time, place:
Monday, September 10, 12:30 p.m., Marshall Room (including remote access)
Tuesday, September 11, 10 a.m., Marshall Room

Also: Mark your calendar for the fall 2018 All Hands Meeting scheduled Thursday, September 27, 11:30 a.m. (Chapel time), in Hoversten Chapel. Use the link below to access the 2018-19 All Hands and Focused Conversations schedule, where you can click on events and add them to your calendar.

2018-19 All Hands and Focused Conversations schedule (login required)

Student Involvement Fair TODAY from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

submitted by grewe@augsburg.edu

The Fall Student Involvement Fair is taking place TODAY from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the Quad. (In case of bad weather, it will be in Christensen Center Lobby.)

All incoming students are strongly encouraged to attend, where you’ll have an opportunity to meet student leaders from 40+ student organizations, learn about upcoming events and meeting times, and find out what Augsburg has to offer for activities and groups. You can also chat with Campus Activities and Orientation staff about starting a student organization of your own.

Study Abroad & Away Fair – September 12

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Come learn about the off-campus study programs available to Auggies!
Programs are available around the world as well as the USA, and range in length from 8 days to a whole year. There is something to fit every student!

Ask your questions, pick up program brochures, and discover global opportunities that are perfect for you! Don’t forget to enter the prize drawing, too! Join us:

Wednesday, September 12, 10:00 – 2:00, Christensen Center

Learn More about Study Abroad & Away

Women for Political Change Welcome Back Event

submitted by mendoza8@augsburg.edu

We would like to invite students to our Welcome Back event on Friday, September 7th from 4:30-5:30 in the Christensen Center Student Lounge.

There will be free food, school goodies (gift bags), and it will be a great opportunity to learn more about on campus resources.

We hope to see you there! If you have any questions send them to: womenforchange@augsburg.edu

Interested in creating a sustainable and atmospheric communal dinner experience?

submitted by sehae@augsburg.edu

Help crowdsource candles and vases for the PEACE MEAL on September 14, 2018. The PEACE MEAL will take place during the Nobel Peace Prize Forum and is a curated experience designed to promote dialogue, reflection and human connection by sharing food around a common, collectively decorated table.

WHAT TO CONTRIBUTE?

– medium-sized vases that can hold small bouquets of flowers (any color or shape – 40 total needed)
– votive glasses to hold tea lights (clear or white glass, no colors – 200 total needed)

HOW TO CONTRIBUTE?

You can drop off your loan collection at the Nobel Peace Prize Forum Office (Memorial Hall 20) on the following days:

– Wednesday, September 5, 9am-12pm
– Thursday, September 6, 9am-12pm
– Monday, September 10, 9am-12pm
– Tuesday, September 11, 9am-12pm

Please put a label with your name on the bottom if you would like your item(s) back. If you would like to donate your item(s), we will gladly use it/them for the series of community dinners that will be happening on campus in the process of developing the new Environmental Action Plan.

QUESTIONS?
Reach out to Esther Seha at sehae@augsburg.edu

https://tinyurl.com/y8njro6w

Registration for the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize Forum is Open

submitted by mangana@augsburg.edu

The 2018 Nobel Peace Prize Forum will be held at Augsburg University on September 14th-15th. Tickets are free for anyone with an Augsburg ID number. To get tickets, you can visit our website peace.augsburg.edu, and ticket links will be on the front page (you may have to scroll down). Remember ALL classes will take place at the Forum on Friday, September 14.

If you have a student ID, click on “Augsburg University Community” option. Then, log in using your Augsburg login, this is located on the top right of the page. There will be ticket options for Friday and Saturday, just Friday or just Saturday. Students and faculty can attend both days for free!

On Friday the 14th the Peace Meal and Arts Festival will take place in the Quad from 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm. We invite you to take a seat at the table to enjoy Colombian themed food, dance, music, interactive art and conversations with our Nobel Peace Prize Forum Minneapolis guests. This is a ticketed event. Tickets are available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nobel-peace-prize-forum-minneapolis-peace-meal-tickets-49393180332?aff=ebapi

A limited amount of complimentary tickets are available for Augsburg students through this google form: https://goo.gl/forms/AnBdKNFGH01aPnfr2

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nobel-peace-prize-forum-minneapolis-peace-meal-tickets-49393180332?aff=ebapi

Part-time Job Fair

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

Date: Monday, September 10, 2018
Location: Outside in the Quad. If rain, we will move inside the lobby of the Christensen Center.
Time: 10-1:30

Are you looking for a part-time job on campus or in the community? Stop by the fair and meet over 18 employers from the community that are interested in hiring Auggies. Visit handshake (augsburg.joinhandshake.com) for a complete list.

Registration not required to attend, however, after you check-in for the fair your name will be placed into a drawing to win a $25 VISA gift card. Popcorn will be served

All are welcome!

Questions: careers@augsburg.edu – 612-330-1148

Handshake

Interested in creating a sustainable and atmospheric communal dinner experience?

submitted by sehae@augsburg.edu

Help crowdsource candles and vases for the PEACE MEAL on September 14, 2018. The PEACE MEAL will take place during the Nobel Peace Prize Forum and is a curated experience designed to promote dialogue, reflection and human connection by sharing food around a common, collectively decorated table.

WHAT TO CONTRIBUTE?

– medium-sized vases that can hold small bouquets of flowers (any color or shape – 40 total needed)
– votive glasses to hold tea lights (clear or white glass, no colors – 200 total needed)

HOW TO CONTRIBUTE?

You can drop off your loan collection at the Nobel Peace Prize Forum Office (Memorial Hall 20) on the following days:

– Wednesday, September 5, 9am-12pm
– Thursday, September 6, 9am-12pm
– Monday, September 10, 9am-12pm
– Tuesday, September 11, 9am-12pm

Please put a label with your name on the bottom if you would like your item(s) back. If you would like to donate your item(s), we will gladly use it/hem for the series of community dinners that will be happening on campus in the process of developing the new Environmental Action Plan.

QUESTIONS?
Reach out to Esther Seha at sehae@augsburg.edu

https://tinyurl.com/y8njro6w

Study Abroad & Away Fair – September 12

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Come learn about the off-campus study programs available to Auggies!
Programs are available around the world as well as the USA, and range in length from 8 days to a whole year. There is something to fit every student!

Grab a snack, pick up program brochures, ask questions, and discover global opportunities that are perfect for you! Don’t forget to enter the prize drawing, too! Join us:

Wednesday, September 12, 10:00 – 2:00, Christensen Center

Learn More about Study Abroad & Away

South Africa event in Hagfors: An evening of music, food, and conversation

submitted by mulvihil@augsburg.edu

To mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Nelson Mandela, the Center for Global Education & Experience (CGEE) and Global Minnesota are co-hosting a “Year of South Africa” event in the Hagfors atrium on Thursday evening, September 6, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. All Augsburg faculty, staff, and students are invited.

The president of Global Minnesota recently traveled with an Augsburg group to CGEE’s South African program sites, a visit that coincided with a Minnesota Trade Office mission to South Africa and a well-publicized tour by the Minnesota Orchestra, the Minnesota Chorale, and Minnesota Public Radio. We expect that people from all these contingents will join the event, making for a lively atmosphere. President Pribbenow and the South African consul general are also expected to attend.

Register on the Global Minnesota website. Choose the cheaper member option ($10).

Global Minnesota website

Focused Conversations start Monday

submitted by rjohn@augsburg.edu

The 2018-19 Focused Conversation series starts Monday with a conversation about Sesquicentennial Planning hosted by Sesquicentennial Co-chairs Darcey Engen ’88, Theater Department professor, and Jeff Swenson ’79, athletic director, and Sesquicentennial Project Manager Jodi Collen, senior director of University Events.

The sessions are:
Monday, September 10, 12:30 p.m., Marshall Room (including remote access)
Tuesday, September 11, 10 a.m., Marshall Room

Also, mark your calendar for the fall 2018 All Hands Meeting scheduled Thursday, September 27, 11:30 a.m. (Chapel time), in Hoversten Chapel.

Use the link below to access the 2018-19 All Hands and Focused Conversations schedule, where you can click on events and add them to your calendar.

2018-19 All Hands and Focused Conversations schedule (login required)

Opening Convocation & Kick–Off Lunch

submitted by collen@augsburg.edu

Opening Convocation is the kick–off to the 2018 academic year and welcomes first-year students to campus. The student processional will begin from Murphy Square park at 9:45am and Convocation begins at 10am in the chapel. Faculty and staff are invited to line-up by 9:45 a.m. outside of Foss to form a tunnel to welcome this year’s incoming class. Faculty robe for this event and process after students. Very limited seating may be available in the chapel for those not involved in AugSems. If seating is not available in the chapel, overflow seating and a live video feed of the convocation will be available in Sateren Auditorium.

The campus community is also invited to join the AugSems for a kick–off luncheon in the quad from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The lunch will feature food stations, games & activities, and live music. All are invited.

South Africa event in Hagfors: An evening of music, food, and conversation

submitted by mulvihil@augsburg.edu

To mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Nelson Mandela, the Center for Global Education & Experience (CGEE) and Global Minnesota are co-hosting a “Year of South Africa” event in the Hagfors atrium on Thursday evening, September 6, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. All Augsburg faculty, staff, and students are invited.

The president of Global Minnesota recently traveled with an Augsburg group to CGEE’s South African program sites, a visit that coincided with a Minnesota Trade Office mission to South Africa and a well-publicized tour by the Minnesota Orchestra, the Minnesota Chorale, and Minnesota Public Radio. We expect that people from all these contingents will join the event, making for a lively atmosphere. President Pribbenow and the South African consul general are also expected to attend.

Register on the Global Minnesota website. Choose the cheaper member option ($10).

Global Minnesota website

South Africa event in Hagfors: An evening of music, food, and conversation

submitted by mulvihil@augsburg.edu

To mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Nelson Mandela, the Center for Global Education & Experience (CGEE) and Global Minnesota are co-hosting a “Year of South Africa” event in the Hagfors atrium on Thursday evening, September 6, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. All Augsburg faculty, staff, and students are invited.

The president of Global Minnesota recently traveled with an Augsburg group to CGEE’s South African program sites, a visit that coincided with a Minnesota Trade Office mission to South Africa and a well-publicized tour by the Minnesota Orchestra, the Minnesota Chorale, and Minnesota Public Radio. We expect that people from all these contingents will join the event, making for a lively atmosphere. President Pribbenow and the South African consul general are also expected to attend.

Register on the Global Minnesota website. Choose the cheaper member option ($10).

the Global Minnesota website

Focused Conversations and All Hands 2018-19 Schedule

submitted by rjohn@augsburg.edu

The first Focused Conversation topic for 2018-19 is Sesquicentennial Planning, with updates from Sesquicentennial Co-chairs Darcey Engen ’88, Theater Department professor, and Jeff Swenson ’79, athletic director, and Sesquicentennial Project Manager Jodi Collen, senior director of University Events.

The sessions are:
Monday, September 10, 12:30 p.m., Marshall Room (including remote access)
Tuesday, September 11, 10 a.m., Marshall Room

The fall 2018 All Hands Meeting is Thursday, September 27, 11:30 a.m. (Chapel time), in Hoversten Chapel.

Use the link below to access the 2018-19 All Hands and Focused Conversations schedule, where you can click on events and add them to your calendar.

2018-19 All Hands and Focused Conversations schedule (login required)

Fall All Hands and First Focused Conversation

submitted by rjohn@augsburg.edu

The first Focused Conversation topic for 2018-19 is Sesquicentennial Planning, with updates from Sesquicentennial Co-chairs Darcey Engen ’88, Theater Department professor, and Jeff Swenson ’79, athletic director, and Sesquicentennial Project Manager Jodi Collen, senior director of University Events.

The sessions are:
Monday, September 10, 12:30 p.m., Marshall Room (including remote access)
Tuesday, September 11, 10 a.m., Marshall Room

The fall 2018 All Hands Meeting is Thursday, September 27, 11:30 a.m., Hoversten Chapel.

Use the link below to access the 2018-19 All Hands and Focused Conversations schedule, where you can click on any event and add it to your calendar.

2018-19 All Hands and Focused Conversations schedule (login required)

Augsburg press box named for Pastor Dave Wold on Saturday

submitted by stoner@augsburg.edu

MINNEAPOLIS — Augsburg University will be dedicating its press box at Edor Nelson Field in honor of the late Rev. Dave Wold during the Auggie football team’s home opener on Saturday, Sept. 1 at 1 p.m.

The ceremony to dedicate the Pastor Dave Wold Press Box will be held during halftime of Augsburg’s football game against Ripon (Wis.) at Edor Nelson Field. The event will also feature an all-class football team reunion. A lunch will be held in Murphy Square Park at 11:30 a.m., prior to the 1 p.m. kickoff.

Augsburg’s campus pastor from 1983 to 2013, Wold died on April 21, 2018 at age 72. In addition to his service to the Augsburg community as its faith leader, Wold was also a constant presence within the Augsburg athletics community, serving as public address announcer for the Auggies’ football, men’s basketball and wrestling home events, along with periodic events in many other sports. He also helped with the faith journeys of countless numbers of Augsburg student-athletes, not only during their years on the Minneapolis campus, but in their post-Augsburg days as alumni.

One of the unique traditions Wold created at Augsburg was the “Bunch of Guys Chorus,” the National Anthem singers at Augsburg home football and men’s basketball games. Before each game, Wold would invite any man in the crowd — singer or non-singer, Auggie or opponent alike — to meet either courtside or on the field to sing the National Anthem, with Wold leading the egalitarian group of singers with his booming bass voice.

For more information or to register for the event, contact Drew Privette in the Augsburg athletics office at 612-330-1249 or privette@augsburg.edu.

https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2018/8/14/fb081418.aspx

Augsburg Total Wellness: School Supply Drive

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

Augsburg Total Wellness is sponsoring a School Supply Drive to feel good, by doing good. Donations will be accepted in Human Resources, Memorial Hall, Room 19 through August 31st!

All donations will be delivered to People Serving People. Learn more about People Serving People at their website: http://www.peopleservingpeople.org/.

The supplies that are most requested (new items only) are listed below:

#2 Pencils
alarm clocks
calculator
colored pencils
crayons-24 pack
folders
pencil box
pencil sharpener
pens
ruler
school bags/backpacks
scissors–youth size
washable markers

Questions? Contact Nicole at peterlin@augsburg.edu.

Nobel Peace Prize Forum Volunteer Opportunities

submitted by mendoza8@augsburg.edu

Join our delegation of Peace Volunteers at the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize Forum on September 13-15 to work along side of leaders, social justice champions, and peacemakers from around the world!

This years theme is the Paradox of Peace. Beatrice Fihn of ICAN will be on campus as a keynote speaker and we will also be exploring the peace process in Colombia under President Juan Manuel Santos.

Interested in your department playing a bigger role in the Nobel Peace Prize Forum? We are welcoming faculty and staff to be involved in this major campus event. Let us know how you would like to be involved!

If you have any questions or ideas for alternative participation, please reach out to Jessica Mendoza through email: mendoza8@augsburg.edu

Thank you and we look forward to your involvement at The Forum!

To sign up for more information, click here

Augsburg Total Wellness: School Supply Drive

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

Augsburg Total Wellness is sponsoring a School Supply Drive to feel good, by doing good. Donations will be accepted in Human Resources, Memorial Hall, Room 19 through August 31st!

All donations will be delivered to People Serving People. Learn more about People Serving People at their website: http://www.peopleservingpeople.org/.

The supplies that are most requested (new items only) are listed below:

#2 Pencils
alarm clocks
calculator
colored pencils
crayons-24 pack
folders
pencil box
pencil sharpener
pens
ruler
school bags/backpacks
scissors–youth size
washable markers

Questions? Contact Nicole at peterlin@augsburg.edu.

Posted onAugust 28, 2018
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Pop-up choir for first day of chapel

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

All singers (students, staff and faculty) are invited to sing in a pop-up choir for the first day of chapel, Wednesday, September 5 at 10:40 am.

We will hold rehearsals in Hoversten Chapel today (8/29) at 4:15-4:45 pm, and Tuesday, September 4 at 11:00-11:30am. Please join us for either or both of these rehearsal times as we prepare to sing “You Welcomed Me.”

Rehearsals will be led by Sonja Thompson, University Organist. If you have questions, please call Janice Dames at 612-330-1732 or email at dames@augsburg.edu.

http://www.augsburg.edu/campusministry

Augsburg Total Wellness: School Supply Drive

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

Augsburg Total Wellness is sponsoring a School Supply Drive to feel good, by doing good. Donations will be accepted in Human Resources, Memorial Hall, Room 19 through August 31st!

All donations will be delivered to People Serving People. Learn more about People Serving People at their website: http://www.peopleservingpeople.org/.

The supplies that are most requested (new items only) are listed below:

#2 Pencils
alarm clocks
calculator
colored pencils
crayons-24 pack
folders
pencil box
pencil sharpener
pens
ruler
school bags/backpacks
scissors–youth size
washable markers

Questions? Contact Nicole at peterlin@augsburg.edu.

Pop-Up Choir for First Day of Chapel

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

All singers (students, staff and faculty) are invited to sing in a pop-up choir for the first day of chapel, Wednesday, September 5 at 10:40 am.

We will hold rehearsals in Hoversten Chapel today (Tuesday, 8/28) at 11:15-11:45 am, tomorrow (8/29) at 4:15-4:45 pm, and Tuesday, September 4 at 11:00-11:30am. Please join us for some or all of these rehearsal times as we prepare to sing “You Welcomed Me.”

Rehearsals will be led by Sonja Thompson, University Organist. If you have questions, please call Janice Dames at 612-330-1732 or email at dames@augsburg.edu.

More information

Augsburg Total Wellness: School Supply Drive

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

Thousands of students across the country are heading back to school in just a few short weeks. Let’s help make sure each and every one has the supplies they need to be successful! Augsburg Total Wellness is sponsoring a School Supply Drive to feel good, by doing good.

Donations will be accepted in Human Resources, Memorial Hall, Room 19 through August 31st!

All donations will be delivered to People Serving People. This non-profit organization is located in Minneapolis. As the largest and most comprehensive, family-focused homeless shelter in Minnesota, your donations will have a huge impact in our community. Learn more about People Serving People at their website: http://www.peopleservingpeople.org/.

The supplies that are most requested (new items only) are listed below:

#2 Pencils
alarm clocks
calculator
colored pencils
crayons-24 pack
folders
pencil box
pencil sharpener
pens
ruler
school bags/backpacks
scissors–youth size
washable markers

Questions? Contact Nicole at peterlin@augsburg.edu.

Posted onAugust 23, 2018
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Effectively Using Academic Alerts – When, Why, and How

submitted by richardk@augsburg.edu

Please join me, Kelsey Richardson Blackwell, in a discussion about how we are changing our academic alert system. The session will be held on Wednesday, August 29 1:00-2:00 pm in Hagfors 250.

Every instructor has used the alert system differently. We have designed a new process – academic feedback and safety/wellness alerts – that is flexible while also encouraging best practices.

Academic Feedback & Safety/Wellness Alerts

Augsburg Total Wellness: School Supply Drive

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

Thousands of students across the country are heading back to school in just a few short weeks. Let’s help make sure each and every one has the supplies they need to be successful! Augsburg Total Wellness is sponsoring a School Supply Drive to feel good, by doing good.

Donations will be accepted in Human Resources, Memorial Hall, Room 19 through August 31st!

All donations will be delivered to People Serving People. This non-profit organization is located in Minneapolis. As the largest and most comprehensive, family-focused homeless shelter in Minnesota, your donations will have a huge impact in our community. Learn more about People Serving People at their website: http://www.peopleservingpeople.org/.

The supplies that are most requested (new items only) are listed below:

#2 Pencils
alarm clocks
calculator
colored pencils
crayons-24 pack
folders
pencil box
pencil sharpener
pens
ruler
school bags/backpacks
scissors–youth size
washable markers

Questions? Contact Nicole at peterlin@augsburg.edu.

Augsburg Total Wellness: School Supply Drive

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

Thousands of students across the country are heading back to school in just a few short weeks. Let’s help make sure each and every one has the supplies they need to be successful! Augsburg Total Wellness is sponsoring a School Supply Drive to feel good, by doing good.

Donations will be accepted in Human Resources, Memorial Hall, Room 19 through August 31st!

All donations will be delivered to People Serving People. This non-profit organization is located in Minneapolis. As the largest and most comprehensive, family-focused homeless shelter in Minnesota, your donations will have a huge impact in our community. Learn more about People Serving People at their website: http://www.peopleservingpeople.org/.

The supplies that are most requested (new items only) are listed below:

#2 Pencils
alarm clocks
calculator
colored pencils
crayons-24 pack
folders
pencil box
pencil sharpener
pens
ruler
school bags/backpacks
scissors–youth size
washable markers

Questions? Contact Nicole at peterlin@augsburg.edu.

Nobel Peace Prize Forum Volunteer Opportunities

submitted by mendoza8@augsburg.edu

Join our delegation of Peace Volunteers at the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize Forum on September 13-15 to work along side of leaders, social justice champions, and peacemakers from around the world!

This years theme is the Paradox of Peace. Beatrice Fihn of ICAN will be on campus as a keynote speaker and we will also be exploring the peace process in Colombia under President Juan Manuel Santos.

Interested in your department playing a bigger role in the Nobel Peace Prize Forum? We are welcoming faculty and staff to be involved in this major campus event. Let us know how you would like to be involved!

If you have any questions or ideas for alternative participation, please reach out to Jessica Mendoza through email: mendoza8@augsburg.edu

Thank you and we look forward to your involvement at The Forum!

To sign up for more information, click here

Augsburg Total Wellness: School Supply Drive

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

Thousands of students across the country are heading back to school in just a few short weeks. Let’s help make sure each and every one has the supplies they need to be successful! Augsburg Total Wellness is sponsoring a School Supply Drive to feel good, by doing good.

From August 13th to August 31st, donations will be accepted in Human Resources, Memorial Hall, Room 19.

All donations will be delivered to People Serving People. This non-profit organization is located in Minneapolis. As the largest and most comprehensive, family-focused homeless shelter in Minnesota, your donations will have a huge impact in our community. Learn more about People Serving People at their website: http://www.peopleservingpeople.org/.

The supplies that are most requested (new items only) are listed below:

#2 Pencils
alarm clocks
calculator
colored pencils
crayons-24 pack
folders
pencil box
pencil sharpener
pens
ruler
school bags/backpacks
scissors–youth size
washable markers

Questions? Contact Nicole at peterlin@augsburg.edu.

Overcoming Racism In Spite Of… a Call for Resilience, Resistance, and Hope

submitted by youngs@augsburg.edu

Save the dates for the 10th annual Overcoming Racism Conference
November 2-3, 2018
Metropolitan State University in St. Paul
Registration opens September 1st. Scholarship application open now.

This year’s conference theme is a Call for Resilience, Resistance, and Hope: “Overcoming Racism In Spite of …”

In spite of broken treaties, in spite of redlining, in spite of Rondo, in spite of Philando Castille and Jamar Clark, in spite of anti-immigration laws, in spite of voter suppression efforts, in spite of the school-to-prison pipeline, in spite of rising Islamophobia, in spite of the Dakota Access Pipeline and Enbridge Line 3

You get the picture! It’s a time to celebrate, to rededicate to this work, to elevate our learning and skills, and to network with each other to strengthen our movement.

The Overcoming Racism Conference grew out of the work of ASDIC (Antiracism Dialogue Circles) and Cherokee Park United Church. What started as a community meeting at the church quickly outgrew the space. The conference now meets at Metropolitan State University and draws people from all over the Twin Cities and aims to inspire people to work to overcome racism where they live, work and play, and to provide them with practical tools to do so. The conference draws more than 600 people, and offers keynote speakers, many workshops, and opportunities to network. Conference participants include community activists, educators, government employees, grass roots organizations, and community members who want to learn more. The conference workshops provide them with a wide range of offerings, appealing to both those who are new to antiracism work and want to get involved and those who have been working on these issues for decades.

Conference Webpage

Meet with a TIAA Advisor

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

TIAA is on-campus this week! Only a few slots remain!

SIGN UP TODAY:
Space is limited, so please RSVP as soon as you can.
Call 800-732-8353, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET).

You can also schedule an appointment online using the link below:
http://www.tiaa.org/schedulenow

Available dates and times:

Thursday, August 23 from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Nelson Room, Christensen Center

If you missed these opportunities, TIAA will be back in November; keep your eyes open for sign-up information in the future!

For questions, please contact Nicole at peterlin@augsburg.edu.

Augsburg Total Wellness: School Supply Drive

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

Thousands of students across the country are heading back to school in just a few short weeks. Let’s help make sure each and every one has the supplies they need to be successful! Augsburg Total Wellness is sponsoring a School Supply Drive to feel good, by doing good.

From August 13th to August 31st, donations will be accepted in Human Resources, Memorial Hall, Room 19.

All donations will be delivered to People Serving People. This non-profit organization is located in Minneapolis. As the largest and most comprehensive, family-focused homeless shelter in Minnesota, your donations will have a huge impact in our community. Learn more about People Serving People at their website: http://www.peopleservingpeople.org/.

The supplies that are most requested (new items only) are listed below:

#2 Pencils
alarm clocks
calculator
colored pencils
crayons-24 pack
folders
pencil box
pencil sharpener
pens
ruler
school bags/backpacks
scissors–youth size
washable markers

Questions? Contact Nicole at peterlin@augsburg.edu.

Help send off the 2018 River Semester Crew

submitted by underhil@augsburg.edu

The second River Semester launches this week, with 15 students heading off for a 100-day expedition down the Mississippi. On Thurs., Aug. 23, the group will gather at 9:00am on the front steps of the Christensen Center and hike off from campus at approximately 9:30, making the 9 mile trek to Ft. Snelling State Park and B’dote. Family and friends are welcome hike with them along the river gorge, stopping at Minnehaha Falls Park for lunch before continuing on to Ft. Snelling and their first camp site at Picnic Island.

On Fri., Aug. 24, the group will have a short ceremony, send-off, and “blessing of the fleet” at approximately 7:30am at the boat ramp adjacent to Picnic Island. Directions to Ft. Snelling Park can be found on their website. The gate to the park opens at 7:00am, and there is a $7 entrance fee (unless you have a MN State Park annual pass). Once in the park, follow signs to Picnic Island. There is ample parking there and once you are in the parking lot it will be obvious where the group is.

River Semester Website

Meet with a TIAA Advisor this month

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

Take advantage of this on-campus opportunity to discuss your personal financial situation with an experienced TIAA Financial Consultant on a confidential basis. They are available to discuss how to help you pursue your financial goals, where ever you might be in your retirement planning.

SIGN UP TODAY:
Space is limited, so please RSVP as soon as you can.
Call 800-732-8353, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET).

You can also schedule an appointment online using the link below:
http://www.tiaa.org/schedulenow

Available dates and times:

Tuesday, August 21 from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Nelson Room, Christensen Center

Wednesday, August 22 from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Nelson Room, Christensen Center

Thursday, August 23 from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Nelson Room, Christensen Center

For questions, please contact Nicole at peterlin@augsburg.edu.

Augsburg Total Wellness: School Supply Drive

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

The academic year is basically around the corner, which means kiddos–and young adults–are starting to get excited (and maybe a little nervous) for their first day back at school.

To kick off the academic year, Augsburg Total Wellness is sponsoring a School Supply Drive to feel good, by doing good. All donations will be delivered to People Serving People. This non-profit organization is located in Minneapolis. As the largest and most comprehensive, family-focused homeless shelter in Minnesota, your donations will have a huge impact in our community. Learn more about People Serving People at their website: http://www.peopleservingpeople.org/.

Thousands of students across the country are heading back to school in just a few short weeks. Let’s help make sure each and every one has the supplies they need to be successful! From August 13th to August 31st, donations will be accepted in Human Resources, Memorial Hall, Room 19.

The supplies that are most requested (new items only) are listed below:

#2 Pencils
alarm clocks
calculator
colored pencils
crayons-24 pack
folders
pencil box
pencil sharpener
pens
ruler
school bags/backpacks
scissors–youth size
washable markers

Questions? Contact Nicole at peterlin@augsburg.edu.

Meet with a TIAA Advisor this month

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

Take advantage of this on-campus opportunity to discuss your personal financial situation with an experienced TIAA Financial Consultant on a confidential basis. They are available to discuss how to help you pursue your financial goals, where ever you might be in your retirement planning.

SIGN UP TODAY:
Space is limited, so please RSVP as soon as you can.
Call 800-732-8353, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET).

You can also schedule an appointment online using the link below:
http://www.tiaa.org/schedulenow

Available dates and times:

Tuesday, August 21 from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Nelson Room, Christensen Center

Wednesday, August 22 from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Nelson Room, Christensen Center

Thursday, August 23 from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Nelson Room, Christensen Center

For questions, please contact Nicole at peterlin@augsburg.edu.

Augsburg Total Wellness: School Supply Drive

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

The academic year is basically around the corner, which means kiddos–and young adults–are starting to get excited (and maybe a little nervous) for their first day back at school.

To kick off the academic year, Augsburg Total Wellness is sponsoring a School Supply Drive to feel good, by doing good. All donations will be delivered to People Serving People. This non-profit organization is located in Minneapolis. As the largest and most comprehensive, family-focused homeless shelter in Minnesota, your donations will have a huge impact in our community. Learn more about People Serving People at their website: http://www.peopleservingpeople.org/.

Thousands of students across the country are heading back to school in just a few short weeks. Let’s help make sure each and every one has the supplies they need to be successful! From August 13th to August 31st, donations will be accepted in Human Resources, Memorial Hall, Room 19.

The supplies that are most requested (new items only) are listed below:

#2 Pencils
alarm clocks
calculator
colored pencils
crayons-24 pack
folders
pencil box
pencil sharpener
pens
ruler
school bags/backpacks
scissors–youth size
washable markers

Questions? Contact Nicole at peterlin@augsburg.edu.

Nobel Peace Prize Forum Volunteer Opportunities

submitted by mendoza8@augsburg.edu

Join our delegation of Peace Volunteers at the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize Forum on September 13-15 to work along side of leaders, social justice champions, and peacemakers from around the world!

This years theme is the Paradox of Water and the Paradox of Peace. Beatrice Fihn of ICAN will be on campus as a keynote speaker and we will also be exploring the peace process in Colombia under President Juan Manuel Santos.

Interested in your department playing a bigger role in the Nobel Peace Prize Forum? We are welcoming faculty and staff to be involved in this major campus event. Let us know how you would like to be involved!

If you have any questions or ideas for alternative participation, please reach out to Jessica Mendoza through email: mendoza8@augsburg.edu

Thank you and we look forward to your involvement at The Forum!

To sign up for more information, click here

Nobel Peace Prize Forum Minneapolis

submitted by mendoza8@augsburg.edu

Join us for the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize Forum Minneapolis September 13-15, 2018.

The achievements of two Nobel Peace Prize laureates will be honored and celebrated: Colombia’s President Juan Manuel Santos and the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN).

The program will explore the tensions between conflict and reconciliation, justice and forgiveness, hope and fear—paradoxes both laureates have successfully navigated over the last few years.

Free admission for faculty, staff, and students.

Remember that classes on Friday, September 14 will be held at the Forum. For more details visit the official Nobel Peace Prize Forum Minneapolis website: peace.augsburg.edu.

Register for the event

Meet with a TIAA Advisor this month

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

Take advantage of this on-campus opportunity to discuss your personal financial situation with an experienced TIAA Financial Consultant on a confidential basis. They are available to discuss how to help you pursue your financial goals, where ever you might be in your retirement planning.

SIGN UP TODAY:
Space is limited, so please RSVP as soon as you can.
Call 800-732-8353, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET).

You can also schedule an appointment online using the link below:
http://www.tiaa.org/schedulenow

Available dates and times:

Tuesday, August 21 from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Nelson Room, Christensen Center

Wednesday, August 22 from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Nelson Room, Christensen Center

Thursday, August 23 from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Nelson Room, Christensen Center

For questions, please contact Nicole at peterlin@augsburg.edu.

Augsburg Total Wellness: School Supply Drive

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

The academic year is basically around the corner, which means kiddos–and young adults–are starting to get excited (and maybe a little nervous) for their first day back at school.

To kick off the academic year, Augsburg Total Wellness is sponsoring a School Supply Drive to feel good, by doing good. All donations will be delivered to People Serving People. This non-profit organization is located in Minneapolis. As the largest and most comprehensive, family-focused homeless shelter in Minnesota, your donations will have a huge impact in our community. Learn more about People Serving People at their website: http://www.peopleservingpeople.org/.

Thousands of students across the country are heading back to school in just a few short weeks. Let’s help make sure each and every one has the supplies they need to be successful! From August 13th to August 31st, donations will be accepted in Human Resources, Memorial Hall, Room 19.

The supplies that are most requested (new items only) are listed below:

#2 Pencils
alarm clocks
calculator
colored pencils
crayons-24 pack
folders
pencil box
pencil sharpener
pens
ruler
school bags/backpacks
scissors–youth size
washable markers

Questions? Contact Nicole at peterlin@augsburg.edu.

Posted onAugust 14, 2018
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16th Annual Redeemer Block Party

submitted by clarkm2@augsburg.edu

16th Annual Block Party in the Harrison Neighborhood, North Minneapolis
An annual gathering promoting community, health, and fun

Everyone from throughout the Metro is invited to the 16th Annual Block Party on August 15, 2018, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. hosted by Redeemer Lutheran Church. The Party will be at Redeemer, 1800 Glenwood Avenue, Minneapolis. Join us for free, delicious foods including items hot off the grill, produce from the community garden, fresh roasted corn, homemade pizza from the Harrison neighborhood outdoor bread oven, ice cream and cotton candy. Enjoy a wide variety of live local entertainment including Zumba and music, fun for children including a bounce house, dunk tank, face painting, Spin to Win school supplies, etc. and activities for every age, all individuals, and entire families. There also will be many displays from local organizations including health care providers, community groups, an ambulance, and a fire truck.

The “Annual Block Party brings neighbors together in an event that inspires and grows wonderful relationships and ongoing engagement among North Minneapolis neighbors and friends from surrounding communities,” says Kelly Chatman, Pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church, which has been a vital part of the Harrison neighborhood for over 100 years and its non-profit partner, Redeemer Center for Life, has been active there nearly 20 years. “With our neighbors and partners, Redeemer offers attainable housing, health programs, and entrepreneurial opportunities that break the cycle of poverty and open a door to new possibilities, adds Chatman. “Together, we advance the vision of a beloved community, where everybody matters, each child is valued, and the world is a place of safety and belonging.”

For further information:
Contact Redeemer at 612.374.4139 or admin@redeemermpls.org
See Redeemer’s Block Party Facebook page
Contact Mary Simonson Clark at 612.636.5104 or development@redeemercenter.org

Redeemer’s Block Party Facebook page

Augsburg Total Wellness: School Supply Drive

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

The academic year is basically around the corner, which means kiddos–and young adults–are starting to get excited (and maybe a little nervous) for their first day back at school.

To kick off the academic year, Augsburg Total Wellness is sponsoring a School Supply Drive to feel good, by doing good. All donations will be delivered to People Serving People. This non-profit organization is located in Minneapolis. As the largest and most comprehensive, family-focused homeless shelter in Minnesota, your donations will have a huge impact in our community. Learn more about People Serving People at their website: http://www.peopleservingpeople.org/.

Thousands of students across the country are heading back to school in just a few short weeks. Let’s help make sure each and every one has the supplies they need to be successful! From August 13th to August 31st, donations will be accepted in Human Resources, Memorial Hall, Room 19.

The supplies that are most requested (new items only) are listed below:

#2 Pencils
alarm clocks
calculator
colored pencils
crayons-24 pack
folders
pencil box
pencil sharpener
pens
ruler
school bags/backpacks
scissors–youth size
washable markers

Questions? Contact Nicole at peterlin@augsburg.edu.

16th Annual Redeemer Block Party on Wednesday

submitted by clarkm2@augsburg.edu

16th Annual Block Party in the Harrison Neighborhood, North Minneapolis
An annual gathering promoting community, health, and fun

Everyone from throughout the Metro is invited to the 16th Annual Block Party on August 15, 2018, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. hosted by Redeemer Lutheran Church. The Party will be at Redeemer, 1800 Glenwood Avenue, Minneapolis. Join us for free, delicious foods, including produce from the community garden and fresh, homemade pizza from the Harrison neighborhood outdoor bread oven. Enjoy a wide variety of entertainment and activities for every age, all individuals, and entire families.

The “Annual Block Party brings neighbors together in an event that inspires and grows wonderful relationships and ongoing engagement among North Minneapolis neighbors and friends from surrounding communities,” says Kelly Chatman, Pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church, which has been a vital part of the Harrison neighborhood for over 100 years and its non-profit partner, Redeemer Center for Life, has been active there nearly 20 years. “With our neighbors and partners, Redeemer offers attainable housing, health programs, and entrepreneurial opportunities that break the cycle of poverty and open a door to new possibilities, adds Chatman. “Together, we advance the vision of a beloved community, where everybody matters, each child is valued, and the world is a place of safety and belonging.”

For further information:
Contact Redeemer at 612.374.4139 or admin@redeemermpls.org
See Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/352722668595835/
Contact Mary Simonson Clark at 612.636.5104 or development@redeemercenter.org

Redeemer’s Block Party Facebook page

Meet with a TIAA Advisor this month

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

Take advantage of this on-campus opportunity to discuss your personal financial situation with an experienced TIAA Financial Consultant on a confidential basis. They are available to discuss how to help you pursue your financial goals, where ever you might be in your retirement planning.

SIGN UP TODAY:
Space is limited, so please RSVP as soon as you can.
Call 800-732-8353, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET).

You can also schedule an appointment online using the link below:
http://www.tiaa.org/schedulenow

Available dates and times:

Tuesday, August 21 from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Nelson Room, Christensen Center

Wednesday, August 22 from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Nelson Room, Christensen Center

Thursday, August 23 from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Nelson Room, Christensen Center

For questions, please contact Nicole at peterlin@augsburg.edu.

Meet with a TIAA Advisor this month

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

Take advantage of this on-campus opportunity to discuss your personal financial situation with an experienced TIAA Financial Consultant on a confidential basis. They are available to discuss how to help you pursue your financial goals, where ever you might be in your retirement planning.

SIGN UP TODAY:
Space is limited, so please RSVP as soon as you can.
Call 800-732-8353, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET).

You can also schedule an appointment online using the link below:
http://www.tiaa.org/schedulenow

Available dates and times:

Tuesday, August 21 from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Nelson Room, Christensen Center

Wednesday, August 22 from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Nelson Room, Christensen Center

Thursday, August 23 from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Nelson Room, Christensen Center

For questions, please contact Nicole at peterlin@augsburg.edu.

Augsburg Total Wellness: School Supply Drive

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

The academic year is basically around the corner, which means kiddos–and young adults–are starting to get excited (and maybe a little nervous) for their first day back at school.

To kick off the academic year, Augsburg Total Wellness is sponsoring a School Supply Drive to feel good, by doing good. All donations will be delivered to People Serving People. This non-profit organization is located in Minneapolis. As the largest and most comprehensive, family-focused homeless shelter in Minnesota, your donations will have a huge impact in our community. Learn more about People Serving People at their website: http://www.peopleservingpeople.org/.

Thousands of students across the country are heading back to school in just a few short weeks. Let’s help make sure each and every one has the supplies they need to be successful! From August 13th to August 31st, donations will be accepted in Human Resources, Memorial Hall, Room 19.

The supplies that are most requested (new items only) are listed below:

#2 Pencils
alarm clocks
calculator
colored pencils
crayons-24 pack
folders
pencil box
pencil sharpener
pens
ruler
school bags/backpacks
scissors–youth size
washable markers

Questions? Contact Nicole at peterlin@augsburg.edu.

Meet with a TIAA Advisor this month

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

Take advantage of this on-campus opportunity to discuss your personal financial situation with an experienced TIAA Financial Consultant on a confidential basis. They are available to discuss how to help you pursue your financial goals, where ever you might be in your retirement planning.

SIGN UP TODAY:
Space is limited, so please RSVP as soon as you can.
Call 800-732-8353, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET).

You can also schedule an appointment online using the link below:
http://www.tiaa.org/schedulenow

Available dates and times:

Tuesday, August 21 from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Nelson Room, Christensen Center

Wednesday, August 22 from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Nelson Room, Christensen Center

Thursday, August 23 from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Nelson Room, Christensen Center

For questions, please contact Nicole at peterlin@augsburg.edu.

Augsburg Total Wellness: School Supply Drive

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

The academic year is basically around the corner, which means kiddos–and young adults–are starting to get excited (and maybe a little nervous) for their first day back at school.

To kick off the academic year, Augsburg Total Wellness is sponsoring a School Supply Drive to feel good, by doing good. All donations will be delivered to People Serving People. This non-profit organization is located in Minneapolis. As the largest and most comprehensive, family-focused homeless shelter in Minnesota, your donations will have a huge impact in our community. Learn more about People Serving People at their website: http://www.peopleservingpeople.org/.

Thousands of students across the country are heading back to school in just a few short weeks. Let’s help make sure each and every one has the supplies they need to be successful! From August 13th to August 31st, donations will be accepted in Human Resources, Memorial Hall, Room 19.

The supplies that are most requested (new items only) are listed below:

#2 Pencils
alarm clocks
calculator
colored pencils
crayons-24 pack
folders
pencil box
pencil sharpener
pens
ruler
school bags/backpacks
scissors–youth size
washable markers

Questions? Contact Nicole at peterlin@augsburg.edu.

Meet with a TIAA Advisor this month

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

Take advantage of this on-campus opportunity to discuss your personal financial situation with an experienced TIAA Financial Consultant on a confidential basis. They are available to discuss how to help you pursue your financial goals, where ever you might be in your retirement planning.

SIGN UP TODAY:
Space is limited, so please RSVP as soon as you can.
Call 800-732-8353, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET).

You can also schedule an appointment online using the link below:
http://www.tiaa.org/schedulenow

Available dates and times:

Tuesday, August 21 from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Nelson Room, Christensen Center

Wednesday, August 22 from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Nelson Room, Christensen Center

Thursday, August 23 from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Nelson Room, Christensen Center

For questions, please contact Nicole at peterlin@augsburg.edu.

Augsburg Total Wellness: School Supply Drive

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

The academic year is basically around the corner, which means kiddos–and young adults–are starting to get excited (and maybe a little nervous) for their first day back at school.

To kick off the academic year, Augsburg Total Wellness is sponsoring a School Supply Drive to feel good, by doing good. All donations will be delivered to People Serving People. This non-profit organization is located in Minneapolis. As the largest and most comprehensive, family-focused homeless shelter in Minnesota, your donations will have a huge impact in our community. Learn more about People Serving People at their website: http://www.peopleservingpeople.org/.

Thousands of students across the country are heading back to school in just a few short weeks. Let’s help make sure each and every one has the supplies they need to be successful! From August 13th to August 31st, donations will be accepted in Human Resources, Memorial Hall, Room 19.

The supplies that are most requested (new items only) are listed below:

#2 Pencils
alarm clocks
calculator
colored pencils
crayons-24 pack
folders
pencil box
pencil sharpener
pens
ruler
school bags/backpacks
scissors–youth size
washable markers

Questions? Contact Nicole at peterlin@augsburg.edu.

TODAY—Staff Senate Open Lunch

submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu

Get out of the office and join Staff Senate in Murphy Square for lunch and discussion. Take some time to engage with staff from other departments in casual conversation.

Wednesday, August 8
12-1 p.m. | Murphy Square

You can use this opportunity to speak specifically with Staff Senate members or just enjoy new company for lunch. Bring your own lunch and we’ll see you in Murphy Square!

Rain location will be Einsteins.

Staff Senate Open Lunch—Wed. August 8

submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu

Get out of the office and join Staff Senate in Murphy Square for lunch and discussion. Take some time to engage with staff from other departments in casual conversation.

Wednesday, August 8
12-1 p.m. | Murphy Square

You can use this opportunity to speak specifically with Staff Senate members or just enjoy new company for lunch. Bring your own lunch and we’ll see you in Murphy Square!

Rain location will be Einsteins.

Nobel Peace Prize Forum Volunteer Opportunities

submitted by mendoza8@augsburg.edu

Join our delegation of Peace Volunteers at the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize Forum on September 13-15 to work along side of leaders, social justice champions, and peacemakers from around the world!

This years theme is the Paradox of Water and the Paradox of Peace. Beatrice Fihn of ICAN will be on campus as a keynote speaker and we will also be exploring the peace process in Colombia under President Juan Manuel Santos.

Interested in your department playing a bigger role in the Nobel Peace Prize Forum? We are welcoming faculty and staff to be involved in this major campus event. Let us know how you would like to be involved!

If you have any questions or ideas for alternative participation, please reach out to Jessica Mendoza through email: mendoza8@augsburg.edu

Thank you and we look forward to your involvement at The Forum!

To sign up for more information, click HERE

Going Away Party for Seth Lienard: Thursday, August 2, 3pm

submitted by collen@augsburg.edu

After over 10 years in the University Events office, Seth Lienard will be leaving Augsburg to pursue an opportunity to start his own business and pursue new opportunities in his music career.

I know that over the years, Seth has developed deep, positive working relationships with many staff, faculty and students from nearly every corner of campus. And, I imagine that those of us who share an office with him aren’t the only ones who would like to celebrate his many contributions to our community.

With that said, I hope that you will join us to celebrate Seth’s time and many, many contributions to Augsburg and to wish him well as he starts his next chapter at a going away celebration:

Thursday, August 2, 2018
3:00pm-4:30pm
Christensen Center, Marshall Room