submitted by sitarami@augsburg.edu
Learn more about the alumni featured and an event to unveil the video during Augsburg’s sesquicentennial.
Category: General Announcements
Petition for ASAC 2019-2020
submitted by daol@augsburg.edu
Looking for an opportunity to make students’ lives on campus BETTER?
#BIGCHANCES
#LEADERSHIPoncampus
Hey Auggies!
Do you know that YOU can be the NEXT legacy of ASAC?
Yes.
You.
(?) What do I need to do to get my name placed on the ballot for ASAC President and Vice President?
Well, the President and Vice President must run together as a ticket. In order for a candidate’s name to be placed on the ballot, candidates must complete this petition and turn it into Campus Activities and Orientation in the Auggie’s Nest no later than April 5, 2019.
(?) Hmmm… I wonder… Who is eligible to run?
Any currently registered Day Undergraduate Student at Augsburg University who plans on staying enrolled for the 2019-2020 academic year. The president must also have at least a 2.7 minimum grade point average (GPA), the Vice President must have at least a 2.5 minimum GPA, and both must maintain this GPA throughout their tenure on ASAC.
SO WHY HESITATE?
Be Golden and Be ASAC Board of 2019-2020 !!!
Contact us at asac@augsburg.edu if you have any question. And feel free to chat with us on our SNS @augsburgASAC !!!
Needed: Staffing for Commencement
submitted by burton@augsburg.edu
Help us send off our graduating seniors at the U.S. Bank Stadium this year! Annually we rely on staff, current students and alumni to assist with rehearsal and the successful and smooth flow of the event.
There are many needs for assistance to help with checking in students, escorting students to field level, assisting with accessible seating, handing out programs and/or providing directional support at the stadium. Many of these opportunities would allow you the ability to stay and view the ceremony in its entirety.
If you’re interested in assisting with staffing this very important event and ensuring a wonderful experience for our students and their families, please fill out the Commencement Staffing Form and someone will reach out to you to discuss.
UC-Subcommittee Forum – Spring Session
submitted by fulford@augsburg.edu
Join Staff Senate to hear goals, updates, and plans moving forward from the University Council subcommittees whom we didn’t hear from this Fall.
Tuesday, April 2nd
1-2pm
OGC 100
Resource Committee (Net Growth Revenue Update)—Beth Reissenweber
Resource Committee (Staffing Structure Update)—Karen Kaivola
Enrollment Committee—Robert Gould
Student Success Committee—Katie Bishop
This is the second of this year’s two part series to help allow more time for questions. Half of the sub-committees presented this fall (read our event recap on the Staff Senate website). We look forward to seeing you there!
Staff Senate Member Nominations Due Friday
submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu
Be engaged in the Augsburg community by serving on Staff Senate! For the upcoming 2019–20 school year, there are four Staff Senate seats available: three elected positions and one at-large position. If you’d like to become a senator or nominate a colleague, complete the nomination form by Friday, March 29. Nominees will be contacted by April 3rd and the election will be live from April 4–11.
All nominees will be contacted before a selection is made. The selected candidate will be notified by April 30 and announced at the Spring Social on May 21.
Curricular Inclusion Study
submitted by velamcco@augsburg.edu
Day Students,
If you have already completed the Curricular Inclusion Survey, thank you so much for taking the time to do so! Your feedback and input are valuable to us. If you have not yet done so, this notice is intended as a friendly reminder. Check your email for the survey and follow the link.
Because we deeply respect the time it takes to complete the survey, those who do so will automatically be entered into a raffle for one of eight gift cards (four awards valued at $25 and four awards valued at $50).
Last call – Auggie Pride Awards – Taking Nominations for March
submitted by huynhn1@augsburg.edu
Staff Senate is seeking nominations for the Auggie Pride Award! The Auggie Pride Award is given to staff members who have gone above and beyond to serve Augsburg and fulfill its mission and values. Reasons to acknowledge a staff member can include a variety of things, such as the completion of a project, the implementation of an innovative idea, or simply giving directions to a lost campus guest.
If you have a colleague who you feel is deserving of this award, please nominate them by filling out the nomination form at http://www.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/auggie_pride/.
The Auggie Pride Awards are awarded monthly, throughout the academic year. More information can be found at inside.augsburg.edu/staffsenate
Tuition Benefit Lunch and Learn Next Week
submitted by whitneyr@augsburg.edu
Benefit-Eligible Faculty and Staff: Come join us to learn more about the tuition benefit, the application process and how to navigate getting the most out of your benefit.
Date: April 2, 2019
Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Place: OGC 100
*Bring your own lunch*
Questions? E-mail shirreff@augsburg.edu.
Neck or back causing you trouble?
submitted by whitneyr@augsburg.edu
Augsburg Wellbeing is excited to invite staff from Health Partner’s Physicians Neck & Back Clinic to go over some of the myths about how to deal with chronic neck and back pain.
Did you know that 80% of Americans struggle with chronic neck or back pain? If you are one of those people, or you just want to learn ways to prevent neck and back pain – join us:
Tuesday, April 9th
11:00 am – 12:00 noon
Christensen Center — Marshall Room
NOTE: This will be an inter-active session where they will teach us simple exercises that we can do at home or work to improve our spinal fitness!
Faculty of the Year Nomination Forum
submitted by calles@augsburg.edu
The Faculty of the Year Award is designed to honor a faculty member who has gone above beyond to contribute to the Augsburg Community, both inside and outside of the classroom.
Follow Study Abroad/Away on Instagram & FB
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
The Study Abroad & Away office Instagram and Facebook pages is a great way to see what your fellow Auggies are up to on their study programs around the world, and get details about events, scholarships, programs and more!
Check it out and follow us!
https://www.facebook.com/AugsburgStudyAbroad/
Focus Group Sign-Up: Inclusion/Diversity Study
submitted by velamcco@augsburg.edu
Day Students,
You are invited to participate in a focus group examining student experiences with inclusion and diversity within the Augsburg curriculum. This is an important opportunity for you to provide in-depth feedback to the University regarding your experiences in your classes, your majors/minors, the curriculum overall, and student success.
On Sunday, March 31, we will be hosting three different sessions (10:00 a.m. to noon, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.). We will meet in Oren 113. Food and beverages will be provided.
If you would like to sign up for a focus group, please click on the link below. On the linked page, you will also find additional information about the purpose of these focus groups as well as what to expect during the focus group itself.
We Want You to be a Part of Augsburg Day Student Government
submitted by floresm9@augsburg.edu
Are you interested in running for Augsburg Day Student Government for the 2019-2020 academic year?
To run, simply download a petition, fill it out, and collect the signatures of 10 Day students. You can turn completed petitions into Campus Life (in the Auggie’s Nest) by Friday, April 5 at 4pm. Frequently asked questions can be found on the petition.
Students would be committing to attending Student Government meetings next year on Wednesday nights from approximately 6-8pm.
Student Government is responsible for:
Advocating and addressing issues and concerns on behalf of the Day Student Body to administrators and the outside community
Recognizing student organizations
Allocating budgets and grants to student organizations
Allocating environmental project grants to those on campus
Suggesting projects for improvement on campus
And more
It’s a great way to get involved on campus, build leadership and advocacy skills, and advocate about issues that concern you. Some things that student government has successfully lobbied for the past several years include but are not limited to:
Bike share program on campus (through the Library)
Free universal bus/light rail pass for all students (starting this fall)
Expanded dietary options in the Commons
Remodel of the Student Lounge
Additional staff support for diversity and inclusion initiatives at the University
Compost bins in the residence hall rooms
Additional accessibility panels on doors
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Melissa Flores Jaimes (floresm9@augsburg.edu), Day Student Government Elections Committee Chairperson, or Mike Grewe (grewe@augsburg.edu).
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AYTthXIu2zW-gf7I_yuxDTB0_3EAubtiz2e1k6RFDxs/edit
Recruiting Participants for New Study
submitted by tomase@augsburg.edu
Participants needed for psychology study on concept associations. $5 compensation for those who take part in the study. Participation will entail taking a computerized test and will take about 20 minutes. If you are interested, please click the link to reserve a time or contact Emilie Tomas at tomase@augsburg.edu. Thank you for your help!
Sign up to be ASAC Board 2019–2020
submitted by daol@augsburg.edu
Looking for an opportunity to make students’ lives on campus BETTER?
#BIGCHANCES
#LEADERSHIPoncampus
Hey Auggies!
Do you know that YOU can be the NEXT legacy of ASAC?
Yes.
You.
(?) What do I need to do to get my name placed on the ballot for ASAC President and Vice President?
Well, the President and Vice President must run together as a ticket. In order for a candidate’s name to be placed on the ballot, candidates must complete this petition and turn it into Campus Activities and Orientation in the Auggie’s Nest no later than April 5, 2019.
(?) Hmmm… I wonder… Who is eligible to run?
Any currently registered Day Undergraduate Student at Augsburg University who plans on staying enrolled for the 2019-2020 academic year. The president must also have at least a 2.7 minimum grade point average (GPA), the Vice President must have at least a 2.5 minimum GPA, and both must maintain this GPA throughout their tenure on ASAC.
SO WHY HESITATE?
Be Golden and Be ASAC Board of 2019-2020 !!!
Contact us at asac@augsburg.edu if you have any question. And feel free to chat with us on our SNS @augsburgASAC !!!
Vocational Lunch with Ben Stottrup
submitted by warnbers@augsburg.edu
Augsburg Faculty and Staff,
You are invited to attend this spring’s Christensen Vocation Lunch with Ben Stottrup, Department Chair and Associate Professor of the Physics Department, on Tuesday, April 9th from 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm
The Christensen Vocation Lunch is an event that strengthens the concept of vocation at Augsburg for faculty and staff by providing role models from within the community to share a presentation on their sense of call and life journey.
Learn More and Register at:
https://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/2019/03/08/spring-vocation-lunch-with-ben-stottrup/
Note: Spaces are limited so you must register in order to attend this event. Also note: upon completion of your registration, please be sure you receive a confirmation email before you add the event to your calendar.
If you have any questions, please contact the CCV office at (612) 330-1403 or ccv@augsburg.edu.
More about our speaker: Ben Stottrup
Ben Stottrup joined Augsburg’s Physics Department in 2005. Since then, he has enjoyed a front row seat to watch and assist Augsburg’s science majors start their careers and pursue their own adventures. While at Augsburg, he has built a research lab focused on biomaterials, soft, and squishy interfaces. This work has been funded by the National Science Foundation, the Minnesota Space Grant Consortium, as well as private donors and foundations. In the classroom, he has taught across nearly the entire physics curriculum with a focus on how experiential education in science labs can build professional skills for students. Through his Science of Food and Cooking course he hopes to share his curiosity and interest in biomaterials to Augsburg’s wider community.
Staff Recogition Listening Session March 27
submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu
The Staff Recognition Task Force wants to hear from you! We’re looking closely this semester at opportunities to improve Augsburg’s formal recognition programs for staff. What works, what should change, and what can we try that’s new? We’re hosting second listening session March 27th to gather input from the campus community:
Wednesday, March 27, 10:30-11:30 a.m., OGC 100
All staff are invited to attend. We hope to see you there.
Staff Senate Member Nominations Due Friday
submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu
Be engaged in the Augsburg community by serving on Staff Senate! For the upcoming 2019–20 school year, there are four Staff Senate seats available: three elected positions and one at-large position. If you’d like to become a senator or nominate a colleague, complete the nomination form by Friday, March 29. Nominees will be contacted by April 3rd and the election will be live from April 4–11.
All nominees will be contacted before a selection is made. The selected candidate will be notified by April 30 and announced at the Spring Social on May 21.
UC-Subcommittee Forum – Spring Session
submitted by fulford@augsburg.edu
Join Staff Senate to hear goals, updates, and plans moving forward from the University Council subcommittees whom we didn’t hear from this Fall.
Tuesday, April 2nd
1-2pm
OGC 100
Resource Committee (Net Growth Revenue Update)—Beth Reissenweber
Resource Committee (Staffing Structure Update)—Karen Kaivola
Enrollment Committee—Robert Gould
Student Success Committee—Katie Bishop
This is the second of this year’s two part series to help allow more time for questions. Half of the sub-committees presented this fall (read our event recap on the Staff Senate website). We look forward to seeing you there!
LEAD Fellow Applications Due April 1
submitted by tarisl@augsburg.edu
LEAD Fellows (Leaders for Equity, Action, and Democracy) are undergraduates who do public work projects and paid apprenticeships at community-based organizations. Students bring energy, creativity, and commitment to the communities in which they work, while learning about public issues and developing capacity as agents of change. The program provides LEAD Fellows with a supportive cohort experience, and unique, challenging opportunities to do meaningful paid work while pursuing their education. The LEAD program is supervised by Sabo Center Staff who are committed to walking with students though their work and education experience. Applications for the upcoming fall semester are due April 1st.
Faculty of the Year Nomination Forum
submitted by calles@augsburg.edu
The Faculty of the Year Award is designed to honor a faculty member who has gone above beyond to contribute to the Augsburg Community, both inside and outside of the classroom. PLEASE NOTE: ‘Faculty’ is defined as individuals who teach courses at Augsburg.
Focus Group Sign-Up: Inclusion/Diversity Study
submitted by velamcco@augsburg.edu
Day Students,
You are invited to participate in a focus group examining student experiences with inclusion and diversity within the Augsburg curriculum. This is an important opportunity for you to provide in-depth feedback to the University regarding your experiences in your classes, your majors/minors, the curriculum overall, and student success.
On Sunday, March 31, we will be hosting three different sessions (10:00 a.m. to noon, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.). We will meet in Oren 113. Food and beverages will be provided.
If you would like to sign up for a focus group, please click on the link below. On the linked page, you will also find additional information about the purpose of these focus groups as well as what to expect during the focus group itself.
AISA Needs Powwow Volunteers
submitted by antonea@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Indigenous Student Association is looking for volunteers for the 11th Annual Traditional Powwow which will be held Saturday March 30, 2019 in the gymnasium. Volunteers will have a 3-hour shift to help run the concessions stand and will receive a free t-shirt! *Volunteers for the 5-7:30pm shift are preferred!*
Auggie Pride Awards – Taking Nominations for March
submitted by huynhn1@augsburg.edu
Staff Senate is seeking nominations for the Auggie Pride Award! The Auggie Pride Award is given to staff members who have gone above and beyond to serve Augsburg and fulfill its mission and values. Reasons to acknowledge a staff member can include a variety of things, such as the completion of a project, the implementation of an innovative idea, or simply giving directions to a lost campus guest.
If you have a colleague who you feel is deserving of this award, please nominate them by filling out the nomination form at http://www.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/auggie_pride/.
The Auggie Pride Awards are awarded monthly, throughout the academic year. More information can be found at inside.augsburg.edu/staffsenate
LEAD Fellow Applications Due April 1st
submitted by tarisl@augsburg.edu
LEAD Fellows (Leaders for Equity, Action, and Democracy) are undergraduates who do public work projects and paid apprenticeships at community-based organizations. Students bring energy, creativity, and commitment to the communities in which they work, while learning about public issues and developing capacity as agents of change. The program provides LEAD Fellows with a supportive cohort experience, and unique, challenging opportunities to do meaningful paid work while pursuing their education. The LEAD program is supervised by Sabo Center Staff who are committed to walking with students though their work and education experience. Applications for the upcoming fall semester are due April 1st.
Copy Center Closing Hour Change
submitted by suter@augsburg.edu
As of Monday March 25th the Copy Center is closing at 5 pm instead of 6 pm. The new hours will be Mon-Fri 7:30 am-5:00 pm.
We will be putting up a drop box for copy jobs on the copy center door that will be checked daily at 7:30am if you need to drop of a copy request after hours.
If you normally need copy jobs printed after 5 pm please contact us and we will work on making sure you still get any job you need on time.
Thank You,
Central Services Staff
copyctr@augsburg.edu
Copy Center M-F 7:30 am -5:00 pm
Shipping/Receiving M-F 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Mail Room M-F 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Campus Activities and Orientation is now “Campus Life”
submitted by grewe@augsburg.edu
We are excited to announce that Campus Activities and Orientation has officially changed its name to Campus Life, effective immediately. Our office is making this change to reflect our office’s approach to working with students in holistic ways as well as our programming, including Leadership Development, Commuter Student Resources, Student Organizations, Orientation Programs, and more. Please check out our new website at http://www.augsburg.edu/campuslife.
Chronic neck and back pain?
submitted by whitneyr@augsburg.edu
Did you know that 80% of Americans struggle with chronic neck or back pain?
Augsburg Wellbeing is excited to invite staff from Health Partner’s Physicians Neck & Back Clinic to go over some of the myths about how to deal with chronic neck and back pain.
Join us:
Tuesday, April 9th
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Christensen Center — Marshall Room
**NOTE: This will be an inter-active session where they will teach us simple exercises that we can do at home, or work, to improve our spinal fitness!**
Earn Easy Cash (New Study)
submitted by tomase@augsburg.edu
Participants needed for psychology study on concept associations. $5 compensation for those who take part in the study. Participation will entail taking a computerized test and will take about 20 minutes. If you are interested, please click the link to reserve a time or contact Emilie Tomas at tomase@augsburg.edu. Thank you for your help!
Phillips Scholars Selected: Melissa Flores Jaimes, Taiwana Shambley, Zakariya Abdullahi
submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu
Congratulations are in order to Melissa Flores Jaimes, Taiwana Shambley, and Zakariya Abdullahi, all three of whom were selected this year as Phillips Scholars!
A program of the Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation and administered by the Minnesota Private College Fund, the Phillips Scholars Program supports potential leaders with outstanding academic credentials who intend to dedicate a portion of their lives to community service.
Five Phillips Scholars are selected each year from a highly competitive applicant pool that includes students from all 17 private colleges in Minnesota. Phillips Scholars receive a $12,000 scholarship, plus a $4,000 stipend to support each student’s work on a summer project that serves a Minnesota community that they have designed.
These three students join a growing list of Augsburg students who have been recipients of this prestigious scholarship.
Congratulations to Melissa, Taiwana, and Zakariya for this tremendous honor!
Share your Study Abroad/Away Story
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
How was your experience on a Study Abroad or Away Program? Would you like to share your experience and maybe a few photos with your fellow Auggies? Auggies go on programs all over the world on short and long programs–share your story, give advice, or simply give us some feedback on how your program went.
Join Staff Senate 2019-20
submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu
Be engaged in the Augsburg community by serving on Staff Senate! For the upcoming 2019–20 school year, there are four Staff Senate seats available: three elected positions and one at-large position. If you’d like to become a senator or nominate a colleague, complete the nomination form by Friday, March 29. Nominees will be contacted by April 3rd and the election will be live from April 4–11.
All nominees will be contacted before a selection is made. The selected candidate will be notified by April 30 and announced at the Spring Social on May 21.
UC-Subcommittee Forum – Spring Session
submitted by fulford@augsburg.edu
Join Staff Senate to hear goals, updates, and plans moving forward from the University Council subcommittees whom we didn’t hear from this Fall.
Tuesday, April 2nd
1-2pm
OGC 100
Resource Committee (Net Growth Revenue Update)—Beth Reissenweber
Resource Committee (Staffing Structure Update)—Karen Kaivola
Enrollment Committee—Robert Gould
Student Success Committee—Katie Bishop
This is the second of this year’s two part series to help allow more time for questions. Half of the sub-committees presented this fall (read our event recap on the Staff Senate website). We look forward to seeing you there!
Calling Departments: Register for the On-Campus Employment Fair
submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu
Does your department hire student employees? If yes, consider registering to host a table at the On-Campus Employment Fair. The fair will be held on Monday, April 1st from 10:00-12:30 in the lobby of the Christensen Center.
The fair is open to all departments that anticipate hiring students this summer or in the future. Feel free to market your department and post your position(s) when you are ready with Human Resources and Hirezon Exchange.
UC-Subcommittee Forum – Spring Session
submitted by fulford@augsburg.edu
Join Staff Senate to hear goals, updates, and plans moving forward from the University Council subcommittees whom we didn’t hear from this Fall.
Tuesday, April 2nd
1-2pm
OGC 100
Resource Committee (Net Growth Revenue Update)—Beth Reissenweber
Resource Committee (Staffing Structure Update)—Karen Kaivola
Enrollment Committee—Robert Gould
Student Success Committee—Katie Bishop
This is the second of this year’s two part series to help allow more time for questions. Half of the sub-committees presented this fall (read our event recap on the Staff Senate website). We look forward to seeing you there!
Join Staff Senate 2019-20
submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu
Be engaged in the Augsburg community by serving on Staff Senate! For the upcoming 2019–20 school year, there are four Staff Senate seats available: three elected positions and one at-large position. If you’d like to become a senator or nominate a colleague, complete the nomination form by Friday, March 29. Nominees will be contacted by April 3rd and the election will be live from April 4–11.
All nominees will be contacted before a selection is made. The selected candidate will be notified by April 30 and announced at the Spring Social on May 21.
Volunteers needed for Doors Open Minneapolis
submitted by coopers2@augsburg.edu
Doors Open Minneapolis (May 18-19, 2019) is looking for volunteers! Doors Open Minneapolis is a weekend-long event that allows the public free, behind-the-scenes access to buildings in the City of Minneapolis that are architecturally, culturally, or socially significant. They need 1,000 volunteers to make it happen! You can pick a building and a 4-hour shift, and then get some amazing access to venues. Let’s show Minneapolis how engaged Auggies are in the community! Go to https://www.doorsopenminneapolis.org/volunteer for more information!
LEAD Fellow Application Open for Fall 2019
submitted by tarisl@augsburg.edu
LEAD Fellows (Leaders for Equity, Action, and Democracy) are undergraduates who do public work projects and paid apprenticeships at community-based organizations. Students bring energy, creativity, and commitment to the communities in which they work, while learning about public issues and developing capacity as agents of change. The program provides LEAD Fellows with a supportive cohort experience, and unique, challenging opportunities to do meaningful paid work while pursuing their education. The LEAD program is supervised by Sabo Center Staff who are committed to walking with students though their work and education experience. Applications for the upcoming fall semester are due April 1st.
Interested in rocketry and/or trying something new? Join the Aerospace club
submitted by aleshirn@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s unofficial Aerospace club seeks to spark students’ interests in the applications of physics, mathematics, computer science, and more, through real-world challenges, all while having fun doing so. Although currently focused on rocketry, we hope to soon broaden our work and officially become the Aerospace Engineering and Robotics Organization (AERO), which would encompass a broader range of passions and/or interests. Currently, we are working to build a rocket for NASA’s Minnesota Space Grant Consortium (MnSGC) competition, and are looking to recruit new members to explore the thrill of rocketry with us!
Note: You don’t need to be in a STEM major to join us in building a rocket. All we are looking for is someone who is interested in embarking on a unique, challenging, and rewarding experience, and is dedicated to the success of the project.
If you are interested please contact Noah Aleshire by emailing aleshirn@augsburg.edu.
Focus Group Recruitment: Inclusion/Diversity Study
submitted by velamcco@augsburg.edu
Day Students,
You are invited to participate in a focus group examining student experiences with inclusion and diversity within the Augsburg curriculum. This is an important opportunity for you to provide in-depth feedback to the University regarding your experiences in your classes, your majors/minors, the curriculum overall, and student success.
On Sunday, March 31, we will be hosting three different sessions (10:00 a.m. to noon, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.). We will meet in Oren 113. Food and beverages will be provided.
If you would like to sign up for a focus group, please click on the link below. On the linked page, you will also find additional information about the purpose of these focus groups as well as what to expect during the focus group itself.
Nominate a colleague for Staff Senate 2019-20
submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu
Be engaged in the Augsburg community by serving on Staff Senate! For the upcoming 2019–20 school year, there are four Staff Senate seats available: three elected positions and one at-large position. If you’d like to become a senator or nominate a colleague, complete the nomination form by Friday, March 29. Nominees will be contacted by April 3rd and the election will be live from April 4–11.
All nominees will be contacted before a selection is made. The selected candidate will be notified by April 30 and announced at the Spring Social on May 21.
LEAD Fellow Application Open for Fall 2019
submitted by tarisl@augsburg.edu
LEAD Fellows (Leaders for Equity, Action, and Democracy) are undergraduates who do public work projects and paid apprenticeships at community-based organizations. Students bring energy, creativity, and commitment to the communities in which they work, while learning about public issues and developing capacity as agents of change. The program provides LEAD Fellows with a supportive cohort experience, and unique, challenging opportunities to do meaningful paid work while pursuing their education. The LEAD program is supervised by Sabo Center Staff who are committed to walking with students though their work and education experience. Applications for the upcoming fall semester are due April 1st.
UC-Subcommittee Forum – Spring Session
submitted by fulford@augsburg.edu
Join Staff Senate to hear goals, updates, and plans moving forward from the University Council subcommittees whom we didn’t hear from this Fall.
Tuesday, April 2nd
1-2pm
OGC 100
Resource Committee (Net Growth Revenue Update)—Beth Reissenweber
Resource Committee (Staffing Structure Update)—Karen Kaivola
Enrollment Committee—Robert Gould
Student Success Committee—Katie Bishop
This is the second of this year’s two part series to help allow more time for questions. Half of the sub-committees presented this fall (read our event recap on the Staff Senate website). We look forward to seeing you there!
Gen Ed Q&A Sessions: The First is on Tuesday
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
The General Education Team will be offering Q&A sessions regarding the Revised Gen Ed Proposal. You are welcome to attend one or all of the following:
Tuesday, March 26th: 3:45-5:00 in the Marshall Room
Monday, April 1st: 9:30-10:45 in OGC 100
Wednesday, April 3rd: 3:15-4:30 in HC 150A
Monday, April 8th: 9:30-10:45 in the Marshall Room
In addition to the in-person sessions, you can ask questions and/or submit your comments via the online form linked below. If you provide an email address, you will receive a response to your question(s) from a member of the Gen Ed Team as quickly as time allows. Questions given without a contact will be posted with follow-up as we move forward. Comments and questions will be shared with the Augsburg community via Q&A sessions, faculty meetings, and other communications. For reference this link will take you to the Google Folder containing information on the Gen Ed Revisions: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1zIRTqpU0kBEUZRMmKfSA5mzdzfVw9AuU
Questions/Comments Regarding the Revised General Education Proposal
TIAA Financial Consultants on Campus Next Week
submitted by whitneyr@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.
Available dates and times:
Tuesday, March 26 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Nelson Room, Christensen Center
Wednesday, March 27 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Nelson Room, Christensen Center
Thursday, March 28 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Nelson Room, Christensen Center
SIGN UP TODAY:
You can use the link below to sign up or call 800-732-8353, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET).
Space is limited, so please register soon!
For questions, please contact Joshua at shirreff@augsburg.edu.
Neck and back pain problems?
submitted by whitneyr@augsburg.edu
Did you know that 80% of Americans struggle with chronic neck or back pain?
Augsburg Wellbeing is excited to invite staff from Health Partner’s Physicians Neck & Back Clinic to go over some of the myths about how to deal with chronic neck and back pain.
Join us:
Tuesday, April 9th
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Christensen Center — Marshall Room
**NOTE: This will be an inter-active session where they will teach us simple exercises that we can do at home, or work, to improve our spinal fitness!**
UC-Subcommittee Forum – Spring Session
submitted by fulford@augsburg.edu
Join Staff Senate to hear goals, updates, and plans moving forward from the University Council subcommittees whom we didn’t hear from this Fall.
Tuesday, April 2nd
1-2pm
OGC 100
Resource Committee (Net Growth Revenue Update)—Beth Reissenweber
Resource Committee (Staffing Structure Update)—Karen Kaivola
Enrollment Committee—Robert Gould
Student Success Committee—Katie Bishop
This is the second of this year’s two part series to help allow more time for questions. Half of the sub-committees presented this fall (read our event recap on the Staff Senate website). We look forward to seeing you there!
Nominate a colleague for Staff Senate 2019-20
submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu
Be engaged in the Augsburg community by serving on Staff Senate! For the upcoming 2019–20 school year, there are four Staff Senate seats available: three elected positions and one at-large position. If you’d like to become a senator or nominate a colleague, complete the nomination form by Friday, March 29. Nominees will be contacted by April 3rd and the election will be live from April 4–11.
All nominees will be contacted before a selection is made. The selected candidate will be notified by April 30 and announced at the Spring Social on May 21.
Auggie Pride Awards – Taking Nominations for March
submitted by huynhn1@augsburg.edu
Staff Senate is seeking nominations for the Auggie Pride Award! The Auggie Pride Award is given to staff members who have gone above and beyond to serve Augsburg and fulfill its mission and values. Reasons to acknowledge a staff member can include a variety of things, such as the completion of a project, the implementation of an innovative idea, or simply giving directions to a lost campus guest.
If you have a colleague who you feel is deserving of this award, please nominate them by filling out the nomination form at http://www.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/auggie_pride/.
The Auggie Pride Awards are awarded monthly, throughout the academic year. More information can be found at inside.augsburg.edu/staffsenate
Q&A for Gen Ed Revision
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
The General Education Team will be offering Q&A sessions regarding the Revised Gen Ed Proposal. You are welcome to attend one or all of the following:
Tuesday, March 26th: 3:45-5:00 in the Marshall Room
Monday, April 1st: 9:30-10:45 in OGC 100
Wednesday, April 3rd: 3:15-4:30 in HC 150A
Monday, April 8th: 9:30-10:45 in the Marshall Room
In addition to the in-person sessions, you can ask questions and/or submit your comments via the online form linked below. If you provide an email address, you will receive a response to your question(s) from a member of the Gen Ed Team as quickly as time allows. Questions given without a contact will be posted with follow-up as we move forward. Comments and questions will be shared with the Augsburg community via Q&A sessions, faculty meetings, and other communications. For reference this link will take you to the Google Folder containing information on the Gen Ed Revisions: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1zIRTqpU0kBEUZRMmKfSA5mzdzfVw9AuU
Questions/Comments Regarding the Revised General Education Proposal
TIAA Financial Consultants on Campus Next Week
submitted by whitneyr@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.
Available dates and times:
Tuesday, March 26 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Nelson Room, Christensen Center
Wednesday, March 27 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Nelson Room, Christensen Center
Thursday, March 28 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Nelson Room, Christensen Center
SIGN UP TODAY:
You can use the link below to sign up or call 800-732-8353, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET).
Space is limited, so please register soon!
For questions, please contact Joshua at shirreff@augsburg.edu.
A Conversation with First Lady Gwen Walz and Gay Rights Advocate Randy Florke
submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu
Randy Florke will speak about the gay rights movement in a conversation with Gwen Walz, an advocate in her own right for equality, public education, and prison education. Walz is the wife of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and recently began working at Augsburg. Walz and Florke met when they were both Congressional spouses. Florke is married to New York Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney.
When: Tuesday, March 26, 2019
6:30 p.m. Registration
7:00 p.m. Program with Q and A
8:30 p.m. Reception
Where:
Sateren Auditorium, Augsburg University
2200 7 1/2 Street S., Minneapolis
*Video taping is prohibited to maintain a safe space for dialogue.
UC-Subcommittee Forum – Spring Session
submitted by fulford@augsburg.edu
Join Staff Senate to hear goals, updates, and plans moving forward from the University Council subcommittees whom we didn’t hear from this Fall.
Tuesday, April 2nd
1-2pm
OGC 100
Resource Committee (Net Growth Revenue Update)—Beth Reissenweber
Resource Committee (Staffing Structure Update)—Karen Kaivola
Enrollment Committee—Robert Gould
Student Success Committee—Katie Bishop
This is the second of this year’s two part series to help allow more time for questions. Half of the sub-committees presented this fall (read our event recap on the Staff Senate website). We look forward to seeing you there!
LEAD Fellow Application Open for Fall 2019
submitted by tarisl@augsburg.edu
LEAD Fellows (Leaders for Equity, Action, and Democracy) are undergraduates who do public work projects and paid apprenticeships at community-based organizations. Students bring energy, creativity, and commitment to the communities in which they work, while learning about public issues and developing capacity as agents of change. The program provides LEAD Fellows with a supportive cohort experience, and unique, challenging opportunities to do meaningful paid work while pursuing their education. The LEAD program is supervised by Sabo Center Staff who are committed to walking with students though their work and education experience. Applications for the upcoming fall semester are due April 1st.
Do you suffer from chronic neck or back pain?
submitted by whitneyr@augsburg.edu
Augsburg Wellbeing is excited to invite staff from Health Partner’s Physicians Neck & Back Clinic to go over some of the myths about how to deal with chronic neck and back pain.
Did you know that 80% of Americans struggle with chronic neck or back pain? If you are one of those people, or you just want to learn ways to prevent neck and back pain – join us:
Tuesday, April 9th
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Christensen Center — Marshall Room
NOTE: This will be an inter-active session where they will teach us simple exercises that we can do at home or work to improve our spinal fitness!
Reminder: TIAA Financial Consultants on Campus – Next Week
submitted by whitneyr@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.
Available dates and times:
Tuesday, March 26 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Nelson Room, Christensen Center
Wednesday, March 27 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Nelson Room, Christensen Center
Thursday, March 28 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Nelson Room, Christensen Center
SIGN UP TODAY:
You can use the link below to sign up or call 800-732-8353, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET).
Space is limited, so please register soon!
For questions, please contact Nicole at peterlin@augsburg.edu.
LEAD Fellow Application Open for Fall 2019
submitted by tarisl@augsburg.edu
LEAD Fellows (Leaders for Equity, Action, and Democracy) are undergraduates who do public work projects and paid apprenticeships at community-based organizations. Students bring energy, creativity, and commitment to the communities in which they work, while learning about public issues and developing capacity as agents of change. The program provides LEAD Fellows with a supportive cohort experience, and unique, challenging opportunities to do meaningful paid work while pursuing their education. The LEAD program is supervised by Sabo Center Staff who are committed to walking with students though their work and education experience. Applications for the upcoming fall semester are due April 1st.
Calling Departments: Register for the On-Campus Employment Fair
submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu
Does your department hire student employees? If yes, consider registering to host a table at the On-Campus Employment Fair. The fair will be held on Monday, April 1st from 10:00-12:00 in the lobby of the Christensen Center.
The fair is open to all departments that anticipate hiring students this summer or in the future. Feel free to market your department and post your position(s) when you are ready with Human Resources and Hirezon Exchange.
Gen Ed Proposal Q&A
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
The General Education Team will be offering Q&A sessions regarding the Revised Gen Ed Proposal. You are welcome to attend one or all of the following:
Tuesday, March 26th: 3:45-5:00 in the Marshall Room
Monday, April 1st: 9:30-10:45 in OGC 100
Wednesday, April 3rd: 3:15-4:30 in HC 150A
Monday, April 8th: 9:30-10:45 in the Marshall Room
In addition to the in-person sessions, you can ask questions and/or submit your comments via the online form linked below. If you provide an email address, you will receive a response to your question(s) from a member of the Gen Ed Team as quickly as time allows. Questions given without a contact will be posted with follow-up as we move forward. Comments and questions will be shared with the Augsburg community via Q&A sessions, faculty meetings, and other communications. For reference this link will take you to the Google Folder containing information on the Gen Ed Revisions: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1zIRTqpU0kBEUZRMmKfSA5mzdzfVw9AuU
Questions/Comments Regarding the Revised General Education Proposal
Faculty Scholarship Display
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Join us for the Faculty Scholarship Display on Friday, May 10th from 11:45am to 12:30pm in the Foss Atrium. Faculty interested in displaying their scholarship should RSVP in advance of the event (and no later than May 1) using the form linked below.
Questions may directed to John Zobitz (zobitz@augsburg.edu) or Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright (bankers@augsburg.edu).
All participating faculty should arrive by 11:15 am to set up.
The faculty recognition luncheon and program begins in the chapel at 12:30.
Friday, May 10th | Faculty Scholarship Display | 11:45 am-12:30 pm, FOSS Atrium
Welcome to the New Director of the Pan-Afrikan Center
submitted by fettingm@augsburg.edu
Please join Student Affairs in welcoming Hana Dinku. Hana is the new Director of the Pan-Afrikan Center. She worked at a number of institutions in Minnesota and is back from working as a Student Affairs professional on the Semester at Sea ship. Monday, March 18 is her first day as an Auggie!
Jennifer Forsthoefel: The Exercise of Writing, S2E7 of The Augsburg Podcast
submitted by chambek2@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Podcast features voices of Augsburg University faculty and staff. We hope this is one way you can get to know the people who educate our students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. Subscribe on Itunes.
Listen Here to Jennifer Forsthoefel: The Exercise of Writing
Auggie Pride Awards – Taking Nominations for March
submitted by huynhn1@augsburg.edu
Staff Senate is seeking nominations for the Auggie Pride Award! The Auggie Pride Award is given to staff members who have gone above and beyond to serve Augsburg and fulfill its mission and values. Reasons to acknowledge a staff member can include a variety of things, such as the completion of a project, the implementation of an innovative idea, or simply giving directions to a lost campus guest.
If you have a colleague who you feel is deserving of this award, please nominate them by filling out the nomination form at http://www.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/auggie_pride/.
The Auggie Pride Awards are awarded monthly, throughout the academic year. More information can be found at inside.augsburg.edu/staffsenate
Students: Summer Work Opportunity in Human Resources
submitted by whitneyr@augsburg.edu
The Human Resources department is looking to hire a student worker for the summer of 2019 and into the 2019-2020 academic year. The position will be scheduled to work approximately 40 hours per week during the summer. The position will also be able to roll into the academic year at 10 hours per week.
This position is ideal for a quick learner with a can do attitude, who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. The primary focus of this position will be on assisting with the college-wide student employment process, but this position also supports the work of the entire department. This means that student employee can/will interact with all members of the department. In addition to providing general office support (excellent customer service, copying, faxing, mail distribution, filing, data entry) there is also a variety of projects that the HR department works on which may allow for new experiences. Confidentiality and dependability are essential.
If interested, please apply through Handshake.
TIAA Financial Consultants on Campus – Schedule a private consultation
submitted by whitneyr@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.
Available dates and times:
Tuesday, March 26 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Nelson Room, Christensen Center
Wednesday, March 27 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Nelson Room, Christensen Center
Thursday, March 28 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Nelson Room, Christensen Center
SIGN UP TODAY:
You can use the link below to sign up or call 800-732-8353, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET).
Space is limited, so please register soon!
For questions, please contact Nicole at peterlin@augsburg.edu.
Food Lab Closed for Spring Break
submitted by roser@augsburg.edu
Hi all,
The food lab will be closed over spring break. Open hours will resume Wednesday after spring break! Remember that open hours are as follows:
Wednesday 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Friday 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Sunday 11:00am – 2:00pm
Stop by and check it out or come cook with Rachel or Nell!
email roser@augsburg.edu with any questions.
Have a great spring break!
Welcome New CLASS Disability Specialist
submitted by mcgillik@augsburg.edu
Please join the CLASS/Disability Resources office in extending a warm welcome to Cassie Charles, our new disability specialist. Most recently, Cassie was a case manager at People Inc. where she supported people with a variety of disabilities. We’re thrilled to have her as an Auggie, so please stop by the Gage Center and say hi or send her an email at ccharles@augsburg.edu.
Welcome to the New Director of the Pan-Afrikan Center
submitted by griesse@augsburg.edu
Please join Student Affairs in welcoming Hana Dinku. Hana is the new Director of the Pan-Afrikan Center. She worked at a number of institutions in Minnesota and is back from working as a Student Affairs professional on the Semester at Sea ship. Monday, March 18 is her first day as an Auggie!
Fall 2019 Theatre Workshop Survey
submitted by lewisgg@augsburg.edu
The Theatre Department Season Selection Committee is currently discussing what the workshop will be for the Fall of 2019. We want to know what students are most invested in exploring. If you are a theatre major, minor, or have any interest in theatre at all, please fill out the following survey!
Outstanding Staff Award Recipients
submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu
The winners of the 2019 Outstanding Staff awards are:
Outstanding Newcomer Award:
Stewart Van Cleve, Library
Outstanding Staff Awards:
Kristina Fruge, Christensen Center for Vocation
Bryan Massich, Facilities Management
Lisa Raetz, Biology
Jennifer Simon, American Indian Student Services
Ann Marie Yacobucci, Education Department
Staff Senate thanks all of the nominators for their work in gathering nominees and recommendation letters. We also thank those who were nominated and recognize the great work that all 19 staff have exhibited to be nominated by their peers.
http://inside.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/2019/03/14/2019-outstanding-staff-award-recipients/
Gen Ed Proposal Q&A Sessions
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
The General Education Team will be offering Q&A sessions regarding the Revised Gen Ed Proposal. You are welcome to attend one or all of the following:
Tuesday, March 26th: 3:45-5:00 in the Marshall Room
Monday, April 1st: 9:30-10:45 in OGC 100
Wednesday, April 3rd: 3:15-4:30 in HC 150A
Monday, April 8th: 9:30-10:45 in the Marshall Room
In addition to the in-person sessions, you can ask questions and/or submit your comments via the online form linked below. If you provide an email address, you will receive a response to your question(s) from a member of the Gen Ed Team as quickly as time allows. Questions given without a contact will be posted with follow-up as we move forward. Comments and questions will be shared with the Augsburg community via Q&A sessions, faculty meetings, and other communications. For reference, here is the Google Folder containing information on the Gen Ed Revisions: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1zIRTqpU0kBEUZRMmKfSA5mzdzfVw9AuU
Questions/Comments Regarding the Revised General Education Proposal
Copy Center Spring Break & On-going Hours
submitted by suter@augsburg.edu
During spring break the copy center will be open from 8:00am – 4:30pm.
Then starting Monday March 25th the Copy Center will be closing at 5 pm instead of 6 pm. The new hours will be Mon-Fri 7:30 am-5:00 pm.
If you normally need copy jobs printed after 5 pm please contact us and we will work on making sure you still get any job you need on time.
Thank You,
Central Services Staff
copyctr@augsburg.edu
Copy Center M-F 7:30 am -5:00 pm
Shipping/Receiving M-F 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Mail Room M-F 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
EPIC Mocktail Competition
submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu
Got a great idea for a non-alcoholic drink? The EPIC Peer Health Educators in partnership with Proof Alliance (formerly MN Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome) are looking for teams of up to 4 people to compete in an inaugural mocktail competition. More information and registration can be found in this link or by calling Dianne at the CWC office at 612-330-1707. The competition will be Wednesday 4/3 and deadline to register your team is Friday 3/29. So get your creative juices flowing and sign up today!!
Final Day – Sale in the bookstore
submitted by millerch@augsburg.edu
Only 1 day left to take advantage of our extra 50% off clearance sale! Stop by the bookstore and pick up your favorite school spirit items at a great price!
Bookstore Spring Break hours
submitted by millerch@augsburg.edu
During Spring Break the Bookstore will be open Monday-Thursday 10am-2pm. We will be closed Friday, March 22, to conduct a full store inventory.
Students: Need Summer Work? HR Has an Open Student Worker Position
submitted by whitneyr@augsburg.edu
The Human Resources department is looking to hire a student worker for the summer of 2019 and into the 2019-2020 academic year. The position will be scheduled to work approximately 40 hours per week during the summer. The position will also be able to roll into the academic year at 10 hours per week.
This position is ideal for a quick learner with a can do attitude, who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. The primary focus of this position will be on assisting with the college-wide student employment process, but this position also supports the work of the entire department. This means that student employee can/will interact with all members of the department. In addition to providing general office support (excellent customer service, copying, faxing, mail distribution, filing, data entry) there is also a variety of projects that the HR department works on which may allow for new experiences. Confidentiality and dependability are essential.
If interested, please apply through Handshake.
TIAA Advisors on Campus
submitted by whitneyr@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.
Available dates and times:
Tuesday, March 26 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Nelson Room, Christensen Center
Wednesday, March 27 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Nelson Room, Christensen Center
Thursday, March 28 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Nelson Room, Christensen Center
SIGN UP TODAY:
You can use the link below to sign up or call 800-732-8353, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET).
Space is limited, so please register soon!
For questions, please contact Nicole at peterlin@augsburg.edu.
LEAD Fellow Application Open for Fall 2019
submitted by tarisl@augsburg.edu
LEAD Fellows (Leaders for Equity, Action, and Democracy) are undergraduates who do public work projects and paid apprenticeships at community-based organizations. Students bring energy, creativity, and commitment to the communities in which they work, while learning about public issues and developing capacity as agents of change. The program provides LEAD Fellows with a supportive cohort experience, and unique, challenging opportunities to do meaningful paid work while pursuing their education. The LEAD program is supervised by Sabo Center Staff who are committed to walking with students though their work and education experience. Applications for the upcoming fall semester are due April 1st.
AISA Needs Powwow Volunteers
submitted by antonea@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Indigenous Student Association is looking for volunteers for the 11th Annual Traditional Powwow which will be held Saturday March 30, 2019 in the gymnasium. Volunteers will have a 3-hour shift to help run the concessions stand and will receive a free t-shirt! *Volunteers for the 2:30-5pm, 5-7:30pm, and 7:30-10pm shifts are preferred!*
Students: Need Summer Work? HR Has an Open Student Worker Position
submitted by whitneyr@augsburg.edu
The Human Resources department is looking to hire a student worker for the summer of 2019 and into the 2019-2020 academic year. The position will be scheduled to work approximately 40 hours per week during the summer. The position will also be able to roll into the academic year at 10 hours per week.
This position is ideal for a quick learner with a can do attitude, who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. The primary focus of this position will be on assisting with the college-wide student employment process, but this position also supports the work of the entire department. This means that student employee can/will interact with all members of the department. In addition to providing general office support (excellent customer service, copying, faxing, mail distribution, filing, data entry) there is also a variety of projects that the HR department works on which may allow for new experiences. Confidentiality and dependability are essential.
If interested, please apply through Handshake.
Big Sale in the Bookstore
submitted by millerch@augsburg.edu
Only 2 days left to take advantage of our extra 50% off clearance sale! Stop by the bookstore and pick up your favorite school spirit items at a great price!
Bookstore Spring Break Hours
submitted by millerch@augsburg.edu
During Spring Break the Bookstore will be open Monday-Thursday 10am-2pm. We will be closed Friday, March 22, to conduct a full store inventory.
Hillel Graduation Cords for Graduating Jewish Seniors
submitted by glissmeg@augsburg.edu
Are you Jewish (or Jew-ish)? Are you a senior that will be graduating Spring 2019? We want to celebrate your accomplishment! Contact Gabriel at glissmeg@augsburg.edu to receive a Hillel cord to wear during commencement.
The Writing Lab wants You to be a tutor
submitted by groeneve@augsburg.edu
Are you a biology student who enjoys crafting beautiful lab reports?
A philosophy student who sees writing as a way to produce new ways of thinking?
A future teacher who loves helping other people reach their “ah ha!” moment?
A multilingual student who wants to guide others as they find their voice in new contexts?
Someone who believes that writing can make a difference in the world?
The Writing Lab (soon to be “Writing Center”) is currently hiring tutors for the 2019-2020 school year. We are seeking a diverse range of students from different majors and backgrounds who have unique perspectives on writing. If you are intellectually curious, enjoy engaging with the ideas of others, and have an ability to establish rapport and communicate clearly and easily with those around you, we want YOU to be a part of our team.
For more details and to apply, you can access the “Writing Center Tutor” posting on Handshake or through Inside Augsburg under Administrative Tasks → Internal Job Postings.
If you have any questions, please contact current Writing Lab Director Sarah Groeneveld Kenney (groeneve@augsburg.edu) and/or future Writing Center Director Jennifer Forsthoefel (forsthj@augsburg.edu).
Faculty: Recommend a student to be a Writing Lab tutor
submitted by groeneve@augsburg.edu
The Writing Lab (soon to be “Writing Center”) is currently hiring tutors for the 2019-2020 school year. We are seeking a diverse range of students from different majors and backgrounds who have unique perspectives on writing. We especially want to hire students from a wide range of disciplines who might not necessarily think of themselves as potential writing tutors. If you have a student who excels at engaging others in complex ideas and communicates well, both verbally and in writing, we would love for you to send them our way.
For more details on the position, you can access the “Writing Center Tutor” posting on Handshake or through Inside Augsburg under Administrative Tasks → Internal Job Postings.
If you have any questions or would like to send us names of students, please contact current Writing Lab Director Sarah Groeneveld Kenney (groeneve@augsburg.edu) and/or future Writing Center Director Jennifer Forsthoefel (forsthj@augsburg.edu).
Curricular Inclusion Study
submitted by velamcco@augsburg.edu
Day Students,
If you have already completed the Curricular Inclusion Survey, thank you so much for taking the time to do so! Your feedback and input are valuable to us. If you have not yet done so, this notice is intended as a friendly reminder. Check your email for the survey and follow the link.
Because we deeply respect the time it takes to complete the survey, those who do so will automatically be entered into a raffle for one of eight gift cards (four awards valued at $25 and four awards valued at $50).
Fall 2019 Theatre Workshop Survey
submitted by lewisgg@augsburg.edu
The Theatre Department Season Selection Committee is currently discussing what the workshop will be for the Fall of 2019. We want to know what students are most invested in exploring. If you are a theatre major, minor, or have any interest in theatre at all, please fill out the following survey!
Apply to be a LEAD Fellow
submitted by tarisl@augsburg.edu
LEAD Fellows (Leaders for Equity, Action, and Democracy) are undergraduates who do public work projects and paid apprenticeships at community-based organizations. Students bring energy, creativity, and commitment to the communities in which they work, while learning about public issues and developing capacity as agents of change. The program provides LEAD Fellows with a supportive cohort experience, and unique, challenging opportunities to do meaningful paid work while pursuing their education. The LEAD program is supervised by Sabo Center Staff who are committed to walking with students though their work and education experience. Applications for the upcoming fall semester are due April 1st.
Follow Study Abroad/Away on Instagram & FB
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
The Study Abroad & Away office Instagram and Facebook pages is a great way to see what your fellow Auggies are up to on their study programs around the world, and get details about events, scholarships, programs and more!
Check it out and follow us!
https://www.facebook.com/AugsburgStudyAbroad/
Nominations for Student Commencement Speaker
submitted by hallange@augsburg.edu
Nominations are now open for student commencement speaker. This year’s commencement ceremony focuses on the theme of Augsburg’s urban and global settings. Please nominate students who can represent the graduating students and speak on this theme at this year’s commencement ceremony at US Bank Stadium on Friday, May 10, 2019. Given that we will have one ceremony for all programs, nominations are welcome for graduates of any program, undergraduate or graduate.
TRIO McNair Scholars Program Recruiting for Fall 2019
submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s TRIO McNair Scholars Program is recruiting students for Fall 2019 admission. Eligible applicants will be at Junior status by the end of Spring 2020 and available to conduct full-time research Summer 2020. We are particularly looking for students in STEM fields that are interested in pursuing doctoral degrees, but we will consider all majors EXCEPT most professional fields (including business, pre-law, pre-health).
The TRIO McNair Scholars Program works with students who are members of groups underrepresented in graduate education and who exhibit strong academic potential. The goal of the program is to prepare Scholars for graduate study through academics, involvement in undergraduate research and other scholarly activities. McNair provides coursework, workshops and advising in preparation for doctoral study. The program also assists with securing admission to and financial assistance for enrollment in graduate programs. Students will acquire the research skills necessary to succeed in graduate school through a paid research internship ($4000) with an Augsburg faculty member during the Summer of 2020.
The McNair Scholars Program is a federal TRIO grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, to be eligible, students must be first-generation (neither parent graduated from a four-year college) AND low-income AND/OR may be persons from groups underrepresented in graduate education. The Department of Education defines these groups as African-American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Hispanic/Latino. Additionally, applicants must be either U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents and maintain at least a 2.8 cumulative GPA (3.0+ preferred).
If you are interested in learning more about the McNair Scholars Program, please contact Lara Crombie, Program Coordinator, crombie@augsburg.edu. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions about the program or if you’re unsure whether or not you qualify.
Augsburg Senior Leadership Society application now open
submitted by reynosom@augsburg.edu
Applications are now open for the 2018-2019 Augsburg Senior Leadership Society, which recognizes graduating seniors for their leadership contributions over the course of their tenure at Augsburg University. One individual who is inducted into the society will receive the Linda Schrempp Alberg Endowed Leadership Award, which has an award value of $500. Students will also be nominated for the Marina Christensen Justice Award, given out at Commencement. (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfuOtk0wrXjoLTyr53GtWMFWoq6HoVVQU4w0MYGXD8evY0N7Q/viewform)
Applications are due on Thursday, March 14 at 5pm. Recipients will be honored at the 20th Annual Augsburg Leadership Awards, taking place Sunday, April 7 from 5:00-7:30pm.
Augsburg Leadership Society nominations are now open
submitted by reynosom@augsburg.edu
Nominations for the 2018-2019 Augsburg Leadership Awards are now open! These awards celebrate and recognize outstanding student leaders and student organizations at Augsburg University for their innovation, mentorship, advocacy, and engagement throughout this academic year. (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeM4QEGJ6BAXOU1-IYBCEOy35HlpkGeQ-akn-P0jBbaJTy81g/viewform)
We encourage all students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community members to nominate student leaders and student organizations for these awards. A list of awards with their descriptions can be found here:(http://www.augsburg.edu/cao/activities/augsburg-leadership-awards/). Nominations are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 14.
Nominees will be honored and recipients will be announced at the 20th Annual Augsburg Leadership Awards, taking place Sunday, April 7 from 5:00-7:30pm.
Meet with a TIAA Advisor on campus
submitted by whitneyr@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.
Available dates and times:
Tuesday, March 26 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Nelson Room, Christensen Center
Wednesday, March 27 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Nelson Room, Christensen Center
Thursday, March 28 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Nelson Room, Christensen Center
SIGN UP TODAY:
You can use the link below to sign up or call 800-732-8353, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET).
Space is limited, so please register soon!
For questions, please contact Nicole at peterlin@augsburg.edu.
AISA Needs Powwow Volunteers
submitted by antonea@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Indigenous Student Association is looking for volunteers for the 11th Annual Traditional Powwow which will be held Saturday March 30, 2019 in the gymnasium. Volunteers will have a 3-hour shift to help run the concessions stand and will receive a free t-shirt! *Volunteers for the 2:30-5pm, 5-7:30pm, and 7:30-10pm shifts are preferred!*
Calling Departments: Register for the On-Campus Employment Fair
submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu
Does your department hire student employees? If yes, consider registering to host a table at the On-Campus Employment Fair. The fair will be held on Monday, April 1st from 10:00-12:30 in the lobby of the Christensen Center.
The fair is open to all departments that anticipate hiring students this summer or in the future. Feel free to market your department and post your position(s) when you are ready with Human Resources and Hirezon Exchange.
Resume Review Drop-In Hours
submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu
Are you looking for an internship or summer job? This is the last week before spring break that you can stop in for a 15 minute drop-in appointment (no need to schedule) at Strommen Career & Internship Services (located in Christensen across from Einstein’s) to have your resume reviewed by a Peer Adviser.
Drop-In Hours: Monday – Thursday 10:00-5:00
There will be no drop-in hours during spring break.
Focused Conversations on Vocation E-Portfolio: TODAY/TOMORROW
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
The March Focused Conversations will feature Marty Stortz, Bernhard M. Christensen Professor of Religion and Vocation, and Elaine Eschenbacher, Director of the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship, discussing the development of a vocation-focused e-portfolio as a distinctive and synthesizing element of the Augsburg undergraduate program.
Tuesday, March 12, 10:30 a.m., Marshall Room (session available via livestream)
Wednesday, March 13, 12:30 p.m., Oren Gateway Center 100
For the livestream link or to add a session to your calendar, go to the All Hands page on Inside Augsburg.
Resume Review Drop-In Hours
submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu
Are you looking for an internship or summer job? This is the last week before spring break that you can stop in for a 15 minute drop-in appointment (no need to schedule) at Strommen Career & Internship Services (located in Christensen across from Einstein’s) to have your resume reviewed by a Peer Adviser.
Drop-In Hours: Monday – Thursday 10:00-5:00
There will be no drop-in hours during spring break.