Category: General Announcements

Important Payroll Information

submitted by ueckerk@augsburg.edu

Please make sure to plan accordingly if you are taking any time off around the 4th of July holiday.
The pay period ends this Saturday, June 30th. Employee time entry deadline is Monday, July 2nd at 2pm and the Manager Approval deadline is Tuesday, July 3rd at 10AM.
If your time is not completed by those deadlines you might not be paid on the July 6th pay date.
Please contact payroll@augsburg.edu if you need any assistance.

Commuter Student Locker Reservations

submitted by aleshirn@augsburg.edu

Summer commuter students who are looking to reserve an on-campus locker can do so by sending a reservation request to Campus Activities and Orientation (CAO) using the following link:

https://docs.google.com/a/augsburg.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc43Cy93rao9ASocfpU_tpXdQhNfT2RwjzLzFFG_0lJoeW2bQ/viewform

Note: Summer 2018 lockers are reserved Monday, May 7, 2018 through Friday, August 17, 2018.

Seniors and Recent Grads: Live Abroad for a Year after College

submitted by tetzlafa@augsburg.edu

he Fulbright Student Program fully funds students to study, research, or serve as an English teaching assistant abroad for a year (no teaching experience required!). During their year abroad, Fulbrighters meet, work, live with and learn from the people of the host country, sharing daily experiences. The program facilitates cultural exchange through direct interaction on an individual basis in the classroom, field, home, and in routine tasks, allowing participants to gain an appreciation of others’ viewpoints and beliefs, the way they do things, and the way they think.

Past Augsburg students have been selected for Fulbright Awards to countries such as Czech Republic, South Korea, Ecuador, Malaysia, Peru, Turkey, Taiwan, Kenya, Poland and Germany (and more!), and six Augsburg graduates will be going abroad this upcoming year as Fulbrighters! Augsburg’s focus on cross-cultural engagement and community involvement makes Auggies particularly strong candidates who are well-prepared to make the most of a Fulbright experience.

Competitive applicants will have a GPA of a 3.4 or above. Please contact urgo@augsburg.edu or stop by Hagfors 101 to set up an appointment in July!

Seniors and Recent Grads: Live Abroad for a Year after College

submitted by tetzlafa@augsburg.edu

The Fulbright Student Program fully funds students to study, research, or serve as an English teaching assistant abroad for a year (no teaching experience required!). During their year abroad, Fulbrighters meet, work, live with and learn from the people of the host country, sharing daily experiences. The program facilitates cultural exchange through direct interaction on an individual basis in the classroom, field, home, and in routine tasks, allowing participants to gain an appreciation of others’ viewpoints and beliefs, the way they do things, and the way they think.

Past Augsburg students have been selected for Fulbright Awards to countries such as Czech Republic, South Korea, Ecuador, Malaysia, Peru, Turkey, Taiwan, Kenya, Poland and Germany (and more!), and six Augsburg graduates will be going abroad this upcoming year as Fulbrighters! Augsburg’s focus on cross-cultural engagement and community involvement makes Auggies particularly strong candidates who are well-prepared to make the most of a Fulbright experience.

Competitive applicants will have a GPA of a 3.4 or above. Please contact urgo@augsburg.edu or stop by Hagfors 101 to set up an appointment in July!

Commuter Student Locker Reservations

submitted by aleshirn@augsburg.edu

Summer commuter students who are looking to reserve an on-campus locker can do so by sending a reservation request to Campus Activities and Orientation (CAO) using the following link:

https://docs.google.com/a/augsburg.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc43Cy93rao9ASocfpU_tpXdQhNfT2RwjzLzFFG_0lJoeW2bQ/viewform

Note: Summer 2018 lockers are reserved Monday, May 7, 2018 through Friday, August 17, 2018.

Campus Cupboard is Open

submitted by nguyenj@augsburg.edu

Hello everyone!
Campus Cupboard is open tomorrow, Thursday 6/28, from 9am-2pm! Please come in and check out what we have stocked. Students should have their student ID when coming to the Cupboard. Limit 5 items per student.
In addition to Campus Cupboard, there are several different food resources relatively close to Augsburg students/staff/faculty can utilize if needed. The link is down below.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or Campus Kitchen with questions, comments, or concerns.

Make $5 – Participate in New Study

submitted by tomase@augsburg.edu

Participants needed for URGO research project on concept associations. $5 compensation for those who take part in the study. Participation will entail taking a computerized test and will take no longer than 20 minutes. If you are interested, please contact Emilie Tomas at tomase@augsburg.edu to set up a time. Thank you for your help!

Sad News About a Student

submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu

We learned that Charles “Chip” Slater died June 20, 2018. Chip was at Augsburg for Spring Semester 2018. He had returned to his family home in Houston, Texas.
The service for Chip is Thursday, June 28 at 10:30 am., at the House of Hope Presbyterian Church, 797 Summit Avenue, Saint Paul, with a reception to follow. Please join us in celebrating Chip’s life.

Commuter Student Locker Reservations

submitted by aleshirn@augsburg.edu

Summer commuter students who are looking to reserve an on-campus locker can do so by sending a reservation request to Campus Activities and Orientation (CAO) using the following link:

https://docs.google.com/a/augsburg.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc43Cy93rao9ASocfpU_tpXdQhNfT2RwjzLzFFG_0lJoeW2bQ/viewform

Note: Summer 2018 lockers are reserved Monday, May 7, 2018 through Friday, August 17, 2018.

Recruiting Participants for New Study

submitted by tomase@augsburg.edu

Participants needed for URGO research project on concept associations. $5 compensation for those who take part in the study. Participation will entail taking a computerized test and will take no longer than 20 minutes. If you are interested, please contact Emilie Tomas at tomase@augsburg.edu to set up a time. Thank you for your help!

Commuter Student Locker Reservations

submitted by aleshirn@augsburg.edu

Summer commuter students who are looking to reserve an on-campus locker can do so by sending a reservation request to Campus Activities and Orientation (CAO) using the following link:

https://docs.google.com/a/augsburg.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc43Cy93rao9ASocfpU_tpXdQhNfT2RwjzLzFFG_0lJoeW2bQ/viewform

Note: Summer 2018 lockers are reserved Monday, May 7, 2018 through Friday, August 17, 2018.

Age 60+, you have to do this – help a student researcher

submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu

This is a really interesting study and a great research project.

As previously noted in A-mail:
We are seeking eligible participants who are 60 years of age or older to participate in a facial perception study on campus this summer. Participants will have their eye movements monitored by a specialized camera while making judgments about images of human faces. The study is expected to take 30 minutes, and eligible participants will receive $10 USD as compensation. If you, or someone you know, are 60 years of age or older, please contact enriquej@augsburg.edu for more information.

Commuter Student Locker Reservations

submitted by aleshirn@augsburg.edu

Summer commuter students who are looking to reserve an on-campus locker can do so by sending a reservation request to Campus Activities and Orientation (CAO) using the following link:

https://docs.google.com/a/augsburg.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc43Cy93rao9ASocfpU_tpXdQhNfT2RwjzLzFFG_0lJoeW2bQ/viewform

Note: Summer 2018 lockers are reserved starting from Monday, May 7, 2018 through Friday, August 17, 2018.

Last Chance to Register for the 2018 Vocation Conference is Friday, June 22

submitted by colonj@augsburg.edu

Augsburg Faculty and Staff:
You are invited to attend the twenty-fourth annual Vocation of a Lutheran College Conference at Augsburg University from Monday, July 16 to Wednesday, July 18.
Each year, five faculty members from each of the ELCA Colleges come together to explore the distinct roles that they play in higher education. One of the benefits being the host site is that we have the option of inviting more than five people to attend. This year’s theme is “Civil Discourse in a Fragmented and Multi-Religious Society.”
The conference will begin with an opening session at 5 pm followed by a dinner at 7:00 pm on July 16 and conclude by 1:00 pm on July 18.
Register and learn more on the conference website:
Vocation of a Lutheran College Conference
http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/2018/04/17/2018-vocation-of-a-lutheran-college-conference/
If you have questions about registration, contact Jasmira Colon: VOALC@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1403
If you would like more information about the conference, contact Tom Morgan: morgan@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1773
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to explore leadership through the lens of vocation!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWsWVLDkznImMZgQ5RFoFpZ6-QAyakygSex5L5JPZuB2Xuvg/viewform

Commuter Student Locker Reservations

submitted by aleshirn@augsburg.edu

Summer commuter students who are looking to reserve an on-campus locker can do so by sending a reservation request to Campus Activities and Orientation (CAO) using the following link:

https://docs.google.com/a/augsburg.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc43Cy93rao9ASocfpU_tpXdQhNfT2RwjzLzFFG_0lJoeW2bQ/viewform

Note: Summer 2018 lockers are reserved starting from Monday, May 7, 2018 through Friday, August 17, 2018

Campus Cupboard Open 6/21 + Food resources

submitted by nguyenj@augsburg.edu

Hello everyone!
Campus Cupboard is open tomorrow, Thursday 6/21, from 9am-6pm! Please come in and check out what we have stocked. Students should have their student ID when coming to the Cupboard. Limit 5 items per student.
In addition to Campus Cupboard, there are several different food resources relatively close to Augsburg students/staff/faculty can utilize if needed. The link is down below.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or Campus Kitchen with questions, comments, or concerns.

Food resources around Augsburg

Commuter Student Locker Reservations

submitted by aleshirn@augsburg.edu

Summer commuter students who are looking to reserve an on-campus locker can do so by sending a reservation request to Campus Activities and Orientation (CAO) using the following link:

https://docs.google.com/a/augsburg.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc43Cy93rao9ASocfpU_tpXdQhNfT2RwjzLzFFG_0lJoeW2bQ/viewform

Note: Summer 2018 lockers are reserved starting from Monday, May 7, 2018 through Friday, August 17, 2018

Please Participate in My Study

submitted by sandemb@augsburg.edu

Participants needed for a psychology experiment on eye movements during reading.

Participants will view a series of paragraphs on a computer screen and locate grammatical errors in the passage using a computer mouse. A camera will track and record eye activity during the proofreading task.

Compensation: $5

Time commitment: 15 – 20 minutes

Requirements: Participants must be aged 18+, and have normal (or corrected-to-normal) vision

To participate, please contact Breanne Sande-Martin at sandemb@augsburg.edu

Age 60+ You have to do this – help a student researcher

submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu

This is a really interesting study and a great student researcher.
As previously noted in A-mail:
We are seeking eligible participants who are 60 years of age or older to participate in a facial perception study on campus this summer. Participants will have their eye movements monitored by a specialized camera while making judgments about images of human faces. The study is expected to take 30 minutes, and eligible participants will receive $10 USD as compensation. If you, or someone you know, are 60 years of age or older, please contact enriquej@augsburg.edu for more information.

Please participate in my study

submitted by sandemb@augsburg.edu

Participants needed for a psychology experiment on eye movements during reading.

Participants will view a series of paragraphs on a computer screen and locate grammatical errors in the passage using a computer mouse. A camera will track and record eye activity during the proofreading task.

Compensation: $5

Time commitment: 15 – 20 minutes

Requirements: Participants must be aged 18+, and have normal (or corrected-to-normal) vision

To participate, please contact Breanne Sande-Martin at sandemb@augsburg.edu

International Education at Augsburg: Organizational Updates

submitted by mulvihil@augsburg.edu

I am pleased to announce several changes designed to better align and integrate international education operations at Augsburg. All are effective immediately.

International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS)
ISSS reporting lines will shift from Student Affairs to Academic Affairs, permitting closer collaboration in global exchange programs between ISSS and the Center for Global Education & Experience (CGEE). Jim Trelstad-Porter, the Director of ISSS, will report to the Assistant Provost of Global Education & Experience. Angela Bonfiglio, the ISSS International Student Advisor, will move to a year-round position and continue reporting to the Director of ISSS. Her responsibilities will be split between her role as international student advisor and a new role recruiting non-Augsburg students for CGEE’s semester programs.

Center for Global Education & Experience (CGEE)
In addition to existing responsibilities for advising Augsburg students who wish to study abroad, Maren Stoddard Mack will take over coordination of off-campus undergraduate programs led by Augsburg faculty (a.k.a. faculty-led programs). Peggy Johnson will continue to coordinate graduate and nursing faculty-led programs.

As mentioned above, Angela Bonfiglio will begin dedicating half her time to recruiting semester-long CGEE students from other colleges and universities. Non-Augsburg students bring additional diversity and dynamism to CGEE programs, and they produce additional revenue.

Norway Hub
The Norway Hub will now be more intentionally linked to Augsburg’s broader international education efforts, with the reporting line for Bettine Hermanson, the hub’s Managing Director, shifting to the Assistant Provost of Global Education & Experience.

-Pat Mulvihill

Commuter Student Locker Reservations

submitted by aleshirn@augsburg.edu

Summer commuter students who are looking to reserve an on-campus locker can do so by sending a reservation request to Campus Activities and Orientation (CAO) using the following link:

https://docs.google.com/a/augsburg.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc43Cy93rao9ASocfpU_tpXdQhNfT2RwjzLzFFG_0lJoeW2bQ/viewform

Note: Summer 2018 lockers are reserved starting from Monday, May 7, 2018 through Friday, August 17, 2018

Participants needed for a proofreading study

submitted by sandemb@augsburg.edu

Participants needed for a psychology experiment on eye movements during reading.

Participants will view a series of paragraphs on a computer screen and locate grammatical errors in the passage using a computer mouse. A camera will track and record eye activity during the proofreading task.

Compensation: $5

Time commitment: 15 – 20 minutes

Requirements: Participants must be aged 18+, and have normal (or corrected-to-normal) vision

To participate, please contact Breanne Sande-Martin at sandemb@augsburg.edu

60+ You have to do this – help a student researcher

submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu

I did this – really interesting, and great help to this student researcher. As previously noted in A-mail:

We are seeking eligible participants who are 60 years of age or older to participate in a facial perception study on campus this summer. Participants will have their eye movements monitored by a specialized camera while making judgments about images of human faces. The study is expected to take 30 minutes, and eligible participants will receive $10 USD as compensation. If you, or someone you know, are 60 years of age or older, please contact enriquej@augsburg.edu for more information.

Register for the Vocation of a Lutheran Conference by June 18

submitted by colonj@augsburg.edu

Augsburg Faculty and Staff:
You are invited to attend the twenty-fourth annual Vocation of a Lutheran College Conference at Augsburg University from Monday, July 16 to Wednesday, July 18.
Each year, five faculty members from each of the ELCA Colleges come together to explore the distinct roles that they play in higher education. One of the benefits being the host site is that we have the option of inviting more than five people to attend. This year’s theme is “Civil Discourse in a Fragmented and Multi-Religious Society.”
The conference will begin with an opening session at 5 pm followed by a dinner at 7:00 pm on July 16 and conclude by 1:00 pm on July 18.
Register and learn more on the conference website:
Vocation of a Lutheran College Conference
http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/2018/04/17/2018-vocation-of-a-lutheran-college-conference/
If you have questions about registration, contact Jasmira Colon: VOALC@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1403
If you would like more information about the conference, contact Tom Morgan: morgan@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1773
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to explore leadership through the lens of vocation!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWsWVLDkznImMZgQ5RFoFpZ6-QAyakygSex5L5JPZuB2Xuvg/viewform

Participate and Earn Cash

submitted by sandemb@augsburg.edu

Participants needed for a psychology experiment on eye movements during reading.

Participants will view a series of paragraphs on a computer screen and locate grammatical errors in the passage using a computer mouse. A camera will track and record eye activity during the proofreading task.

Compensation: $5

Time commitment: 15 – 20 minutes

Requirements: Participants must be aged 18+, and have normal (or corrected-to-normal) vision

To participate, please contact Breanne Sande-Martin at sandemb@augsburg.edu

Commuter Student Locker Reservations

submitted by aleshirn@augsburg.edu

Summer commuter students who are looking to reserve an on-campus locker can do so by sending a reservation request to Campus Activities and Orientation (CAO) using the following link:

https://docs.google.com/a/augsburg.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc43Cy93rao9ASocfpU_tpXdQhNfT2RwjzLzFFG_0lJoeW2bQ/viewform

Note: Summer 2018 lockers are reserved starting from Monday, May 7, 2018 through Friday, August 17, 2018

6th student named Fulbright finalist, a record for Augsburg

submitted by tetzlafa@augsburg.edu

Lyle Nyberg (Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics) was named an alternate grantee at the end of the Spring term, but was recently promoted to finalist. He will spend the next year studying malaria in Zambia.

With six Fulbright finalists for 2018-2019, Augsburg sets a new record for successful applicants.

Commuter Student Locker Reservations

submitted by aleshirn@augsburg.edu

Summer commuter students who are looking to reserve an on-campus locker can do so by sending a reservation request to Campus Activities and Orientation (CAO) using the following link:

https://docs.google.com/a/augsburg.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc43Cy93rao9ASocfpU_tpXdQhNfT2RwjzLzFFG_0lJoeW2bQ/viewform

Note: Summer 2018 lockers are reserved starting from Monday, May 7, 2018 through Friday, August 17, 2018

Campus Cupboard Open 6/14 + Food resources

submitted by nguyenj@augsburg.edu

Hello everyone!
Campus Cupboard is open tomorrow, Thursday 6/4, from 9am-12pm and 2pm-6pm! We just received a huge donation from Augsburg’s PA Program!
Please come in and check out what we have stocked. Students should have their student ID when coming to the Cupboard. Limit 5 items per student.
In addition to Campus Cupboard, there are several different food resources relatively close to Augsburg students/staff/faculty can utilize if needed. The link is down below.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or Campus Kitchen with questions, comments, or concerns.

Food resources around Augsburg

Are you sure you are good at proofreading? Earn cash and find out.

submitted by sandemb@augsburg.edu

Participants needed for a psychology experiment on eye movements during reading.

Participants will view a series of paragraphs on a computer screen and locate grammatical errors in the passage using a computer mouse. A camera will track and record eye activity during the proofreading task.

Compensation: $5

Time commitment: 15 – 20 minutes

Requirements: Participants must be aged 18+, and have normal (or corrected-to-normal) vision

To participate, please contact Breanne Sande-Martin at sandemb@augsburg.edu

Commuter Student Locker Reservations

submitted by aleshirn@augsburg.edu

Summer commuter students who are looking to reserve an on-campus locker can do so by sending a reservation request to Campus Activities and Orientation (CAO) using the following link:

https://docs.google.com/a/augsburg.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc43Cy93rao9ASocfpU_tpXdQhNfT2RwjzLzFFG_0lJoeW2bQ/viewform

Note: Summer 2018 lockers are reserved starting from Monday, May 7, 2018 through Friday, August 17, 2018

Earn Easy Cash

submitted by sandemb@augsburg.edu

Participants needed for a psychology experiment on eye movements during reading.

Participants will view a series of paragraphs on a computer screen and locate grammatical errors in the passage using a computer mouse. A camera will track and record eye activity during the proofreading task.

Compensation: $5

Time commitment: 15 – 20 minutes

Requirements: Participants must be aged 18+, and have normal (or corrected-to-normal) vision

To participate, please contact Breanne Sande-Martin at sandemb@augsburg.edu

Earn Easy Cash While Proofreading

submitted by sandemb@augsburg.edu

Participants needed for a psychology experiment on eye movements during reading.

Participants will view a series of paragraphs on a computer screen and locate grammatical errors in the passage using a computer mouse. A camera will track and record eye activity during the proofreading task.

Compensation: $5

Time commitment: 15 – 20 minutes

Requirements: Participants must be aged 18+, and have normal (or corrected-to-normal) vision

To participate, please contact Breanne Sande-Martin at sandemb@augsburg.edu

Mohamed Sallam accepts position at HECUA

submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu

Mohamed Sallam, Director of the Pan-Afrikan Center, Advisor for the Pan-Afrikan Student Union (PASU), and Co-Director for the Scholastic Connections program, has accepted the position of Director of International Programs with the Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA) in St. Paul. Mohamed will begin at HECUA on July 9, 2018. His work will include overseeing HECUA’s five international sites (Ecuador, Italy, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, and Norway), leading faculty and curriculum development, and assessment and research.

Mohamed’s last day at Augsburg will be Friday July 6, 2018, and we will celebrate his contributions from 11:30-1 pm, Oyate Commons, Christensen Center. Lunch will be provided. As well, we will host Mohamed in the fall after classes have resumed, so more can wish him well personally.

Mohamed Sallam accepts position at HECUA

submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu

Mohamed Sallam, Director of the Pan-Afrikan Center, Advisor for the Pan-Afrikan Student Union (PASU), and Co-Director for the Scholastic Connections program, has accepted the position of Director of International Programs with the Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA) in St. Paul. Mohamed will begin at HECUA on July 9, 2018. His work will include overseeing HECUA’s five international sites (Ecuador, Italy, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, and Norway), leading faculty and curriculum development, and assessment and research.

Mohamed’s last day at Augsburg will be Friday July 6, 2018, and we will celebrate his contributions before he leaves (stay tuned for details). As well, we will host Mohamed in the fall after classes have resumed, so more can wish him well personally.

Fiscal Year-end May 31, 2018 Close

submitted by hogank@augsburg.edu

For the fiscal year-end close on May 31, 2018, it is important that all expenses, including equipment, supplies, travel and services rendered during the fiscal year 2018 are properly recorded and accrued as part of the year-end accounting close. In order to assure a “clean” year-end close, the following documents need to be submitted in a timely fashion as noted below.

Invoices, Expense Reports and Payment Authorization Forms
Please submit invoices, related to equipment, supplies, and services received on or before May 31, 2018 by Monday, June 11, 2018. All invoices need to have proper coding and approvals. Please email invoices to accountspayable@augsburg.edu or drop them off at the Science Building Suite 148 to Deb Blaschko, Accounts Payable.

Approve and code invoices in Agresso through the AP Paperless process for May 2018. You will receive a system email if you have an invoice task.

Please submit expense reports and payment authorization forms on or before May 31, 2018 by Monday, June 11, 2018. Code, approve and email to accountspayable@augsburg.edu or drop them off at the Science Building Suite 148 to Deb Blaschko, Accounts Payable.

P-Card Purchase and Reimbursement Expenses
Please submit P-Card statements and receipts for expenses incurred through May 31, 2018 by Monday, June 11, 2018. If you used your P-Card between May 25 and May 31, but the expenses are not related to the fiscal year 2018, please notify Fola Tiamiyu and Carole Kampf in Administrative Accounting.

Year-end Accrual Procedure:
If you have not received an invoice from a vendor for goods or services received or delivered by May 31, please contact Deb Blaschko by Monday, June 11, 2018.

If you have any questions, please contact Administrative Accounting at administrative.accounting.grp@augsburg.edu.

Thank you for your cooperation!

International Education at Augsburg: Organizational Updates

submitted by mulvihil@augsburg.edu

I am pleased to announce several changes designed to better align and integrate international education operations at Augsburg. All are effective immediately. The full announcement of these changes can be viewed by linking here: http://go.augsburg.edu/intled.

International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS)
ISSS reporting lines will shift from Student Affairs to Academic Affairs, permitting closer collaboration in global exchange programs between ISSS and the Center for Global Education & Experience (CGEE). Jim Trelstad-Porter, the Director of ISSS, will report to the Assistant Provost of Global Education & Experience.

Angela Bonfiglio, the ISSS International Student Advisor, will move to a year-round position and go on reporting to the Director of ISSS. Her responsibilities will be split into two parts. She will continue overseeing international students’ campus orientation, providing academic advising and leading the International Student Organization (ISO). The other half of her job will be to recruit non-Augsburg students for CGEE’s semester programs.

Center for Global Education & Experience (CGEE)
In addition to existing responsibilities for advising Augsburg students who wish to study abroad, Maren Stoddard Mack will take over coordination of off-campus undergraduate programs led by Augsburg faculty (a.k.a. faculty-led programs). Peggy Johnson will continue to coordinate graduate and nursing faculty-led programs.

As mentioned above, Angela Bonfiglio will begin dedicating half her time to recruiting semester-long CGEE students from other colleges and universities. Non-Augsburg students bring additional diversity and dynamism to CGEE programs, and they produce additional revenue.

Norway Hub
The Norway Hub will now be more intentionally linked to Augsburg’s broader international education efforts, with the reporting line for Bettine Hermanson, the hub’s Managing Director, shifting to the Assistant Provost of Global Education & Experience.

-Pat Mulvihill

See end of opening paragraph

Earn Quick and Easy Money

submitted by sandemb@augsburg.edu

Participants needed for a psychology experiment on eye movements during reading.

Participants will view a series of paragraphs on a computer screen and locate grammatical errors in the passage using a computer mouse. A camera will track and record eye activity during the proofreading task.

Compensation: $5

Time commitment: 15 – 20 minutes

Requirements: Participants must be aged 18+, and have normal (or corrected-to-normal) vision

To participate, please contact Breanne Sande-Martin at sandemb@augsburg.edu

Campus Cupboard Open TODAY 6/7 + Food resources

submitted by nguyenj@augsburg.edu

Hello everyone!
Campus Cupboard is open today from 9am-6pm! Please come in and check out what we have stocked. Students should have their student ID when coming to the Cupboard. Limit 5 items per student.
In addition to Campus Cupboard, there are several different food resources relatively close to Augsburg students/staff/faculty can utilize if needed. The link is down below.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or Campus Kitchen with questions, comments, or concerns.

Food resources around Augsburg

Celebrating Becky Waggoner

submitted by codek@augsburg.edu

Please join the Alumni Relations Office, Institutional Advancement and lovers of Becky Waggoner as we send her on her way into retirement after 18 years of faithful service to Augsburg.
Please join us on Thursday, June 7 from 3 PM-4:30 PM in the Marshal Room for snacks and treats. We will plan to do speeches around 3:45 PM. We hope you will join us to celebrate Becky’s years of great work.

Participants Needed 60+

submitted by enriquej@augsburg.edu

We are seeking eligible participants who are 60 years of age or older to participate in a facial perception study on campus this summer. Participants will have their eye movements monitored by a specialized camera while making judgments about images of human faces. The study is expected to take 30 minutes, and eligible participants will receive $10 USD as compensation. If you, or someone you know, are 60 years of age or older, please contact enriquej@augsburg.edu for more information.

New Leadership Promotion Announcement

submitted by shellum@augsburg.edu

It is my pleasure to announce that Bryan Massich has been promoted from Maintenance Manager to Facilities Operations Manager.

In this expanded role, Bryan oversees landscaping, maintenance, custodial and athletic facilities and will report directly to me. He is currently working on many projects throughout campus. Additionally, Bryan is serving on the Space Planning Committee, Housing Task Force and the Hagfors Transition Team to name a few.

Bryan joined Augsburg in 2013 and is pursuing a degree in Business Management here at Augsburg University with an anticipated 2020 graduation date.

Please join me in congratulating Bryan on this well-deserved promotion!

Douglas J. Shellum, CPM, RPA, FMA.
Director of Facilities and Planning

Participate and Earn Cash

submitted by sandemb@augsburg.edu

Participants needed for a psychology experiment on eye movements during reading.

Participants will view a series of paragraphs on a computer screen and locate grammatical errors in the passage using a computer mouse. A camera will track and record eye activity during the proofreading task.

Compensation: $5

Time commitment: 15 – 20 minutes

Requirements: Participants must be aged 18+, and have normal (or corrected-to-normal) vision

To participate, please contact Breanne Sande-Martin at sandemb@augsburg.edu

Campus Cupboard Open 6/7 + Food resources

submitted by nguyenj@augsburg.edu

Hello everyone!
Campus Cupboard is open tomorrow, Thursday 6/7, from 9am-6pm! Please come in and check out what we have stocked. Students should have their student ID when coming to the Cupboard. Limit 5 items per student.
In addition to Campus Cupboard, there are several different food resources relatively close to Augsburg students/staff/faculty can utilize if needed. The link is down below.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or Campus Kitchen with questions, comments, or concerns.

Food resources around Augsburg

Register for the 2018 Vocation Conference

submitted by colonj@augsburg.edu

Augsburg Faculty and Staff:
You are invited to attend the twenty-fourth annual Vocation of a Lutheran College Conference at Augsburg University from Monday, July 16 to Wednesday, July 18.
Each year, five faculty members from each of the ELCA Colleges come together to explore the distinct roles that they play in higher education. One of the benefits being the host site is that we have the option of inviting more than five people to attend. This year’s theme is “Civil Discourse in a Fragmented and Multi-Religious Society.”
The conference will begin with an opening session at 5 pm followed by a dinner at 7:00 pm on July 16 and conclude by 1:00 pm on July 18.
Register and learn more on the conference website:
Vocation of a Lutheran College Conference
http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/2018/04/17/2018-vocation-of-a-lutheran-college-conference/
If you have questions about registration, contact Jasmira Colon: VOALC@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1403
If you would like more information about the conference, contact Tom Morgan: morgan@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1773
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to explore leadership through the lens of vocation!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWsWVLDkznImMZgQ5RFoFpZ6-QAyakygSex5L5JPZuB2Xuvg/viewform

Earn Easy Money

submitted by sandemb@augsburg.edu

Participants needed for a psychology experiment on eye movements during reading.

Participants will view a series of paragraphs on a computer screen and locate grammatical errors in the passage using a computer mouse. A camera will track and record eye activity during the proofreading task.

Compensation: $5

Time commitment: 15 – 20 minutes

Requirements: Participants must be aged 18+, and have normal (or corrected-to-normal) vision

To participate, please contact Breanne Sande-Martin at sandemb@augsburg.edu

Lapakko receives another Think-Off award

submitted by chamberk@augsburg.edu

Congratulations to Prof. David Lapakko (Communication Studies, Film, and New Media) who has once again been recognized by the Great American Think-Off, a philosophy competition sponsored by the New York Mills, MN Cultural Center. This year, Lapakko’s essay was chosen in the top 8 out of hundreds submitted from around the nation; he will receive an honorable mention award at the Think-Off debates being held this coming Saturday night in New York Mills. Lapakko is one of two honorees from Minnesota; the others hail from Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Illinois. In 2013, Prof. Lapakko was a bronze medal winner at this event and in 2015 he was the overall champion; he also received honorable mention awards in 2016 and 2017. This year’s question is, “Which plays a larger role in shaping one’s life: Success or Failure?”

You are invited to the Leadership Summit June 13 featuring MayKao Hang of the Wilder Foundation

submitted by tuchten@augsburg.edu

The Midway Chamber of Commerce and the Augsburg Dept of Leadership Studies are again proud to host the Leadership Summit. Dr. MayKao Hang, President and CEO of the Wilder Foundation will be the noon keynote speaker. The morning will include your choice of Leadership Workshops led by Augsburg faculty and alumni.

Session 1: Explore how you process information
Learn about I Opt, an assessment tool that provides insights about work style & behavior by measuring your information processing preferences to help you understand how your preferences influence your interactions with others & help you navigate opportunities & obstacles.

Prior to the workshop, participants will complete a short online survey and the results will be used to generate a personalized report that each participant.

Led by:
Tom Morgan, Ph.D Professor of Leadership Studies, Augsburg University
Jolee Lilja, M.A. Program Coordinator, Augsburg Center for Leadership Studies

Session 2: Are you paying it forward to the next generation?
In “Mentoring Future Leaders in an Uncertain World”, former KARE-TV anchor & speaker Diana Pierce and Carole Burton, 2018 MAL Commencement speaker & future-forward innovator, will share stories from Twin Cities business leaders about why mentoring is so critical to keeping your brightest talent growing and staying with your company plus why mentoring helps your employees interpret their world.

They both bring stories of personal experience & expertise by including examples of what a mentor does and tools that can be used to create a personal mentoring plan. Learn how you can help one person feel like they truly matter.

Led by:
Diana Pierce, MA Leadership Studies from Augsburg University & former KARE-TV anchor.
Carole Burton, MA Leadership Studies from Augsburg University & innovative problem solver.

To register for the Summit go to: http://www.midwaychamber.com/events/details/leadership-summit-monthly-luncheon-at-augsburg-university-2018-337066

Congratulations to April’s Auggie Pride Recipients

submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu

Congratulations to Kristina Fruge, Program Manager for the Riverside Innovation Hub and Catherine Maun, Senior Financial Aid Counselor for receiving the April Auggie Pride Awards. This passion to go above and beyond to help students is a true inspiration. Staff Senate admires the work they do everyday and are honored to award them with this month’s Auggie Pride Award.

Learn more about April’s Auggie Pride Award Recipients

Come Celebrate Becky Waggoner

submitted by codek@augsburg.edu

Please join the Alumni Relations Office, Institutional Advancement and lovers of Becky Waggoner as we send her on her way into retirement after 18 years of faithful service to Augsburg.
Please join us on Thursday, June 7 from 3 PM-4:30 PM in the Marshal Room for snacks and treats. We will plan to do speeches around 3:45 PM. We hope you will join us to celebrate Becky’s years of great work.

Community Garden Updates

submitted by greena@augsburg.edu

Yes, we know the garden still doesn’t look much like a garden, but it’s on it’s way!

Last week we got “rock column” drains in the raised beds to prepare for more rain and approved a new soil mix for the top 10 inches of all the gardens that will help our plants flourish.

This week’s happenings:

-Student communal garden plots being creatively planned and planted on the south edge
-Prairie plantings and apple trees installed on the west edge
-New soil added to all beds
-Gardeners finally planting beginning Wednesday!!

Stay tuned for updates on special events, and feel free to come out and wander through the garden, thank all the landscaping crew for their overtime work these last couple weeks, and meet some gardeners!

If you have extra rhubarb, raspberries, strawberries, herbs, or vegetable starts that need a new home, you can drop them off on top of one of the benches in the garden and we will find a good spot for them.

Register for the 2018 Vocation Conference

submitted by colonj@augsburg.edu

Augsburg Faculty and Staff:
You are invited to attend the twenty-fourth annual Vocation of a Lutheran College Conference at Augsburg University from Monday, July 16 to Wednesday, July 18.
Each year, five faculty members from each of the ELCA Colleges come together to explore the distinct roles that they play in higher education. One of the benefits being the host site is that we have the option of inviting more than five people to attend. This year’s theme is “Civil Discourse in a Fragmented and Multi-Religious Society.”
The conference will begin with an opening session at 5 pm followed by a dinner at 7:00 pm on July 16 and conclude by 1:00 pm on July 18.
Register and learn more on the conference website:
Vocation of a Lutheran College Conference
http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/2018/04/17/2018-vocation-of-a-lutheran-college-conference/
If you have questions about registration, contact Jasmira Colon: VOALC@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1403
If you would like more information about the conference, contact Tom Morgan: morgan@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1773
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to explore leadership through the lens of vocation!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWsWVLDkznImMZgQ5RFoFpZ6-QAyakygSex5L5JPZuB2Xuvg/viewform

Earn Easy Cash

submitted by sandemb@augsburg.edu

Participants needed for a psychology experiment on eye movements during reading.

Participants will view a series of paragraphs on a computer screen and locate grammatical errors in the passage using a computer mouse. A camera will track and record eye activity during the proofreading task.

Compensation: $5

Time commitment: 15 – 20 minutes

Requirements: Participants must be aged 18+, and have normal (or corrected-to-normal) vision

To participate, please contact Breanne Sande-Martin at sandemb@augsburg.edu

Judging Faces

submitted by enriquej@augsburg.edu

We are seeking eligible participants who are 60 years of age or older to participate in a facial perception study on campus this summer. Participants will have their eye movements monitored by a specialized camera while making judgments about images of human faces. The study is expected to take 30 minutes, and eligible participants will receive $10 USD as compensation. If you, or someone you know, are 60 years of age or older, please contact enriquej@augsburg.edu for more information.

Commuter Locker Reservations

submitted by aleshirn@augsburg.edu

Summer commuter students who are looking to reserve an on-campus locker can do so by sending a reservation request to Campus Activities and Orientation (CAO) using the following link:

https://docs.google.com/a/augsburg.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc43Cy93rao9ASocfpU_tpXdQhNfT2RwjzLzFFG_0lJoeW2bQ/viewform

Note: Summer 2018 lockers are reserved from Monday, May 7 2018 through Friday, August 17 2018

Announcing Augsburg’s new registrar: Marah Jacobson-Schulte

submitted by kaivola@augsburg.edu

Dear faculty and staff colleagues:

I am excited to announce that Marah Jacobson-Schulte will join us as Augsburg University’s new Registrar. In this role, she will lead and oversee the work of the Registrar’s Office, cultivate strong collaborative partnerships across the University, and serve as a member of the Academic Affairs Leadership Team, key committees, and the UC-Leadership Forum. As the University Registrar, she will report directly to me as provost. Her official start date will be June 27, 2018.

Marah comes to Augsburg having served most recently as registrar for The Sage Colleges in New York. Prior to this position she served for several years as the Director of Experiential Learning and Community Engagement at the College of St. Benedict/St. John’s University. She brings to the position deep leadership experience and a broad understanding of higher education, informed by years of hands-on engagement with students, faculty, and administration. She also brings experience in developing infrastructure, implementing innovative strategies, and cultivating strong partnerships across divisions. She received the bachelor of science in community psychology, the master of science in higher education administration and is completing the doctorate in higher education administration from St. Cloud State University.

I extend my deep gratitude to Tom Kelsey and Christine Berkenpas for their able leadership of the Registrar’s Office during this interim period. I am also grateful for the dedication and commitment of the Registrar’s search committee, chaired by Chief Student Success Officer Katie Bishop, for its good work in identifying highly qualified candidates in the search process.

Please join me in welcoming Marah when she arrives on campus in late June.

Karen

Are you actually good at proofreading?

submitted by sandemb@augsburg.edu

Participants needed for a psychology experiment on eye movements during reading.

Participants will view a series of paragraphs on a computer screen and locate grammatical errors in the passage using a computer mouse. A camera will track and record eye activity during the proofreading task.

Compensation: $5

Time commitment: 15 – 20 minutes

Requirements: Participants must be aged 18+, and have normal (or corrected-to-normal) vision

To participate, please contact Breanne Sande-Martin at sandemb@augsburg.edu

EARN EASY CASH

submitted by sandemb@augsburg.edu

Participants needed for a psychology experiment on eye movements during reading.

Participants will view a series of paragraphs on a computer screen and locate grammatical errors in the passage using a computer mouse. A camera will track and record eye activity during the proofreading task.

Compensation: $5

Time commitment: 15 – 20 minutes

Requirements: Participants must be aged 18+, and have normal (or corrected-to-normal) vision

To participate, please contact Breanne Sande-Martin at sandemb@augsburg.edu

Campus Cupboard is Open Thursday 5/31

submitted by nguyenj@augsburg.edu

Hello everyone!
Campus Cupboard is open on Thursday from 9am-2pm! Please come in and check out what we have stocked. Students should have their student ID when coming to the Cupboard. Limit 5 items per student.
In addition to Campus Cupboard, there are several different food resources relatively close to Augsburg students/staff/faculty can utilize if needed. The link is down below.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or Campus Kitchen with questions, comments, or concerns.

Food resources around Augsburg

Facial Perception Study

submitted by enriquej@augsburg.edu

We are seeking eligible participants who are 60 years of age or older to participate in a facial perception study on campus this summer. Participants will have their eye movements monitored by a specialized camera while making judgments about images of human faces. The study is expected to take 30 minutes, and eligible participants will receive $10 USD as compensation. If you, or someone you know, are 60 years of age or older, please contact enriquej@augsburg.edu for more information.

Commuter Student Locker Reservations

submitted by aleshirn@augsburg.edu

Summer commuter students who are looking to reserve an on-campus locker can do so by sending a reservation request to Campus Activities and Orientation (CAO) using the following link:

https://docs.google.com/a/augsburg.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc43Cy93rao9ASocfpU_tpXdQhNfT2RwjzLzFFG_0lJoeW2bQ/viewform

Note: Summer 2018 lockers are reserved starting from Monday, May 7, 2018 through Friday, August 17, 2018

Paid Psychology Experiment 60+

submitted by enriquej@augsburg.edu

We are seeking eligible participants who are 60 years of age or older to participate in a facial perception study on campus this summer. Participants will have their eye movements monitored by a specialized camera while making judgments about images of human faces. The study is expected to take 30 minutes, and eligible participants will receive $10 USD as compensation. If you, or someone you know, are 60 years of age or older, please contact enriquej@augsburg.edu for more information.

Participants Needed For a Paid Psychology Study

submitted by sandemb@augsburg.edu

Participants needed for a psychology experiment on eye movements during reading.

Participants will view a series of paragraphs on a computer screen and locate grammatical errors in the passage using a computer mouse. A camera will track and record eye activity during the proofreading task.

Compensation: $5

Time commitment: 15 – 20 minutes

Requirements: Participants must be aged 18+, and have normal (or corrected-to-normal) vision

To participate, please contact Breanne Sande-Martin at sandemb@augsburg.edu

Augsburg Launches The Augsburg Podcast

submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu

Augsburg University is excited to launch The Augsburg Podcast, a new 18 episode podcast featuring voices of our faculty and staff! Listen to the first 3 episodes on iTunes or on the Auggie Connections Blog.

The Augsburg community is encouraged to share the link on social media and to subscribe to The Augsburg Podcast on iTunes and rate episodes. Higher ratings will likely inspire more people to listen.

Podcast on Auggie Connections Blog: http://www.augsburg.edu/alumni/2018/05/23/the-augsburg-podcast-dale-pederson/

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-augsburg-podcast/id1388371282

Participants Aged 60+ Needed for Paid Psychology Experiment

submitted by enriquej@augsburg.edu

We are seeking eligible participants who are 60 years of age or older to participate in a facial perception study on campus this summer. Participants will have their eye movements monitored by a specialized camera while making judgments about images of human faces. The study is expected to take 30 minutes, and eligible participants will receive $10 USD as compensation. If you, or someone you know, are 60 years of age or older, please contact enriquej@augsburg.edu for more information.

Want Easy Cash Now?

submitted by sandemb@augsburg.edu

Participants needed for a psychology experiment on eye movements during reading.

Participants will view a series of paragraphs on a computer screen and locate grammatical errors in the passage using a computer mouse. A camera will track and record eye activity during the proofreading task.

Compensation: $5

Time commitment: 15 – 20 minutes

Requirements: Participants must be aged 18+, and have normal (or corrected-to-normal) vision

To participate, please contact Breanne Sande-Martin at sandemb@augsburg.edu

Commuter Student Locker Reservations

submitted by aleshirn@augsburg.edu

Summer commuter students who are looking to reserve an on-campus locker can do so by sending a reservation request to Campus Activities and Orientation (CAO) using the following link:

https://docs.google.com/a/augsburg.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc43Cy93rao9ASocfpU_tpXdQhNfT2RwjzLzFFG_0lJoeW2bQ/viewform

Note: Summer 2018 lockers are reserved starting from Monday, May 7, 2018 through Friday, August 17, 2018

Participate and Earn Cash

submitted by sandemb@augsburg.edu

Participants needed for a psychology experiment on eye movements during reading.

Participants will view a series of paragraphs on a computer screen and locate grammatical errors in the passage using a computer mouse. A camera will track and record eye activity during the proofreading task.

Compensation: $5

Time commitment: 15 – 20 minutes

Requirements: Participants must be aged 18+, and have normal (or corrected-to-normal) vision

To participate, please contact Breanne Sande-Martin at sandemb@augsburg.edu

Campus Cupboard Open 5/24 + Food resources

submitted by nguyenj@augsburg.edu

Hello everyone!
Campus Cupboard is open today from 9am-4pm! Please come in and check out what we have stocked. Students should have their student ID when coming to the Cupboard. Limit 5 items per student.
In addition to Campus Cupboard, there are several different food resources relatively close to Augsburg students/staff/faculty can utilize if needed. The link is down below.
We understand that summer payroll hasn’t kicked in yet for some students, so accessibility to food may be an issue.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or Campus Kitchen with questions, comments, or concerns.

Food resources around Augsburg

Community Garden Update

submitted by greena@augsburg.edu

If you’re in or near the garden this week, you may see a big soil vacuum truck pulling out all the soil (who knew such a thing existed?!). Don’t worry, we didn’t actually plant this weekend, so they’re not getting rid of any new seedlings…. just replacing the existing soil so we can have good quality soil in place when we do actually start planting.

The garden will be green and thriving soon!

Earn Easy Cash

submitted by sandemb@augsburg.edu

Participants needed for a psychology experiment on eye movements during reading.

Participants will view a series of paragraphs on a computer screen and locate grammatical errors in the passage using a computer mouse. A camera will track and record eye activity during the proofreading task.

Compensation: $5

Time commitment: 15 – 20 minutes

Requirements: Participants must be aged 18+, and have normal (or corrected-to-normal) vision

To participate, please contact Breanne Sande-Martin at sandemb@augsburg.edu

Commuter Student Locker Reservations

submitted by aleshirn@augsburg.edu

Summer commuter students who are looking to reserve an on-campus locker can do so by sending a reservation request to Campus Activities and Orientation (CAO) using the following link:

https://docs.google.com/a/augsburg.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc43Cy93rao9ASocfpU_tpXdQhNfT2RwjzLzFFG_0lJoeW2bQ/viewform

Note: Summer 2018 lockers are reserved starting from Monday, May 7 2018 through Friday, August 17 2018

#AuggieCyclists bike ride May 24

submitted by lgeorge@augsburg.edu

Hey cyclists, let’s ride again!

If you don’t have a bike, ask the library how to check one out from the bike loan program.

Thursday, May 24 starting at 4:30 PM.

Meet at the corner of 22nd Avenue South and South 7 1/2 street (corner of Murphy Square Park).

This is an open ride for anyone of any ability level.

There is not a route selected yet for this ride, I am open to suggestions.

Earn Extra Cash

submitted by sandemb@augsburg.edu

Participants needed for a psychology experiment on eye movements during reading.

Participants will view a series of paragraphs on a computer screen and locate grammatical errors in the passage using a computer mouse. A camera will track and record eye activity during the proofreading task.

Compensation: $5

Time commitment: 15 – 20 minutes

Requirements: Participants must be aged 18+, and have normal (or corrected-to-normal) vision

To participate, please contact Breanne Sande-Martin at sandemb@augsburg.edu