Welcome to Stewart Van Cleve

submitted by holleric@augsburg.edu

Please join me in welcoming Stewart Van Cleve to Augsburg. Stewart brings a broad range of library and archival experiences as well as a strong record of scholarship to his role as Digital Archivist and Research Services Librarian. He has held positions at Winona State University and Metropolitan State University libraries, the Metropolitan Council, and the Minnesota Historical Society. In addition, Stewart was an adjunct instructor in Urban Studies at the University of Minnesota, and also served as Interim Curator in the U’s Tretter Collection in GLBT Studies.

Author of “Land of 10,000 Loves: A History of Queer Minnesota” (University of Minnesota Press), Stewart is also a sought-after speaker and expert on the history of the LGBT community in our state. Stewart possesses a bachelor degree from the University of Minnesota and a master degree from Portland State University, both in Urban Studies, and earned his Master of Library Science degree from St. Kate’s.

You may reach Stewart at vanclev1@augsburg.edu or x1014, or just stop by the library to welcome him in person!

Welcome TRIO/ SSS Summer Bridge

submitted by cheathak@augsburg.edu

Twenty-five new Auggies begin their journey at Augsburg with TRIO/ SSS Summer Bridge! This five-week academic program is offered to Augsburg TRIO/ SSS eligible first-year students (first generation, low income, and/or have a disability, and meet academic need requirements). Summer Bridge runs Sunday, July 9th through Thursday, August 10th, 2017.

Summer Bridge students will take REL 100: Religion, Vocation, and the Search for Meaning with Dr. Mark Tranvik, and COM 111: Public Speaking with Dr. Bob Groven. Students will participate in Supplemental Instruction sessions, attend workshops to learn more about Augsburg and college life, and take part in social and cultural enrichment activities. The students will develop a strong sense of community through learning and living together.

The Summer Bridge program and TRIO/ SSS are jointly funded by the U.S. Department of Education and Augsburg. Additional funding is provided by the Minnesota Department of Education and the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Once again, we will offer full-tuition per year up to four year Promise Grants to eligible Summer Bridge participants upon successful completion of the TRIO/ SSS Summer Bridge program! Students must also meet additional requirements throughout the academic year as part of the Summer Bridge Promise Grant. Thanks to everyone who continues to help us make this program a huge success every year!

Questions about the program may be directed to the TRIO/ SSS office 612-330-1311, email triosss@augsburg.edu, or visit our web page at http://www.augsburg.edu/triosss.

On-campus Farmer’s Market Cancelled

submitted by greena@augsburg.edu

Because of low vendor interested and staff capacity this year, the West Bank Farmer’s Market has been cancelled. Even though we’ll miss the weekly lunch break with farmers and local vendors, we look forward to this opportunity to have some community conversations about food and food access over the coming months to see if we can re-group for next year. If you’re interested in being part of these conversations or sharing your thoughts about the on-campus farmer’s market, talk with Allyson (greena@augsburg.edu)! You can find days and times for other markets on the Homegrown Minneapolis site. You can also get fresh produce delivered to you on campus every Friday by signing up for a CSA share with Tangeltown Gardens! Contact Nell Gerhke (gehrken@augsburg.edu) for more info.

And if you were hoping to stock up on jam and granola from our local canned goods vendor, B’s Home Cannery, don’t worry – you an still get some! Allyson will have a box of blueberry, strawberry, strawberry-rhubarb, and rhubarb jams in 4-oz jars ($3.50), 8-oz jars ($4.50), and 16-oz jars ($5.50), and some quart jars of granola ($8) in her office starting next week. You can stop by and grab some anytime until they’re gone.

Thanks for your support of the market over the years! We look forward to whatever adventure comes out of this next year!

Homegrown Minneapolis

Review, Implement Your ‘Augsburg University Department Name Change Checklist’

submitted by weisss@augsburg.edu

With only about 60 days remaining before we officially are Augsburg University, now is the time for individual departments to start digging into the work needed at the departmental level to ensure our campus is transformed by September 1.

Early in July, faculty department chairs and administrative department leaders will receive an email from Jodi Collen, Senior Director of University Events, that includes your “Department Name Change Checklist.” The checklist will provide a list of all the items your department will need to update.

To help you get started, check out the latest blog posting on the University Name Change section of our website for detailed information on your Department Name Change Checklist and more information on each of the important steps listed below:

–Block Time on Your Calendar
–Review Your Department Name Change Checklist
–Attend a Name Change Help Session (The next one is July 11. Details at http://amail.augsburg.edu/2017/07/06/name-change-info-and-help-session-tuesday-july-11/)
–Download the Task Tracker

There’s no doubt that the Name Change Project is exciting, even though it is exceptionally complex. We truly are at the point where we now require the participation from all members of our community to ensure we reach our shared goal of being recognized as Augsburg University beginning September 1.

There are some fun events planned for our first day of classes, September 5, that will make this push and pull worth celebrating! Please stay tuned for more information. In the meantime, thank you for your understanding and for picking up the tasks for which your department is responsible. We have much to celebrate!

University Name Change Updates

Staff Senate 2017-18

submitted by johnsod@augsburg.edu

Staff Senate is excited to announce the 2017-18 members.

Green Bouzard, Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship
Shonna Fulford, Undergraduate Admission
Theresa Gade, Human Resources
Emily Hackert, Athletics
Denielle Johnson, Marketing and Communication
Michelle Nies, Custodial Services
Jay Peterson, Corporate Foundation and Relations
Pa Dao Yang, Academic Advising

Sharing Staff Concerns
If you would like to contact Staff Senate you can use the online form (anonymous option) or email us concerns, issues or observations at staffsenate@augsburg.edu.

The feedback form is designed to allow Augsburg College employees an opportunity to provide input to the Staff Senate, positive or negative. The form may be submitted anonymously. Please provide your contact information if you would like a member of Staff Senate to follow up with you. Your feedback will be discussed at our next available meeting time. If you would like to provide in-person feedback, we invite you to attend our open forums as well.

Learn more about Staff Senate at inside.augsburg.edu/staffsenate

Battery Recycling is Back

submitted by greena@augsburg.edu

The battery recycling box is back on the ReUse table in lower level Christensen! While many locations no longer consider alkaline batteries to be household waste, since Minnesota has higher standards for hazardous waste, and Minneapolis and Hennepin County are still recycling them, Augsburg will commit to recycling them as well. You can drop off the following batteries at the ReUse table: alkaline or pile alkaline, button batteries, carbon zinc (CZn), lithium (Li), lithium-ion (Li-ion), mercuric oxide, nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd), nickel metal hydride (NiMH), nickel zinc (NiZn), and zinc air.

Review, Implement Your ‘Department Name Change Checklist’

submitted by weisss@augsburg.edu

With only about 60 days remaining before we officially are Augsburg University, now is the time for individual departments to start digging into the work needed at the departmental level to ensure our campus is transformed by September 1.

Early in July, faculty department chairs and administrative department leaders will receive an email from Jodi Collen, Senior Director of University Events, that includes your “Department Name Change Checklist.” The checklist will provide a list of all the items your department will need to update.

To help you get started, check out the latest blog posting on the University Name Change section of our website for detailed information on your Department Name Change Checklist and more information on each of the important steps listed below:

–Block Time on Your Calendar
–Review Your Department Name Change Checklist
–Attend a Name Change Help Session
–Download the Task Tracker

There’s no doubt that the Name Change Project is exciting, even though it is exceptionally complex. We truly are at the point where we now require the participation from all members of our community to ensure we reach our shared goal of being recognized as Augsburg University beginning September 1.

There are some fun events planned for our first day of classes, September 5, that will make this push and pull worth celebrating! Please stay tuned for more information. In the meantime, thank you for your understanding and for picking up the tasks for which your department is responsible. We have much to celebrate!

University Name Change Updates

On-campus Farmer’s Market Cancelled

submitted by greena@augsburg.edu

Because of low vendor interested and staff capacity this year, the West Bank Farmer’s Market has been cancelled. Even though we’ll miss the weekly lunch break with farmers and local vendors, we look forward to this opportunity to have some community conversations about food and food access over the coming months to see if we can re-group for next year. If you’re interested in being part of these conversations or sharing your thoughts about the on-campus farmer’s market, talk with Allyson (greena@augsburg.edu)! You can find days and times for other markets on the Homegrown Minneapolis site. You can also get fresh produce delivered to you on campus every Friday by signing up for a CSA share with Tangeltown Gardens! Contact Nell Gerhke (gehrken@augsburg.edu) for more info.

And if you were hoping to stock up on jam and granola from our local canned goods vendor, B’s Home Cannery, don’t worry – you an still get some! Allyson will have a box of blueberry, strawberry, strawberry-rhubarb, and rhubarb jams in 4-oz jars ($3.50), 8-oz jars ($4.50), and 16-oz jars ($5.50), and some quart jars of granola ($8) in her office starting next week. You can stop by and grab some anytime until they’re gone.

Thanks for your support of the market over the years! We look forward to whatever adventure comes out of this next year!

Homegrown Minneapolis

Review, Implement Your ‘Department Name Change Checklist’

submitted by weisss@augsburg.edu

With only about 60 days remaining before we officially are Augsburg University, now is the time for individual departments to start digging into the work needed at the departmental level to ensure our campus is transformed by September 1.

Early in July, faculty department chairs and administrative department leaders will receive an email from Jodi Collen, Senior Director of University Events, that includes your “Department Name Change Checklist.” The checklist will provide a list of all the items your department will need to update.

To help you get started, check out the latest blog posting on the University Name Change section of our website for detailed information on your Department Name Change Checklist and more information on each of the important steps listed below:

–Block Time on Your Calendar
–Review Your Department Name Change Checklist
–Attend a Name Change Help Session
–Download the Task Tracker

There’s no doubt that the Name Change Project is exciting, even though it is exceptionally complex. We truly are at the point where we now require the participation from all members of our community to ensure we reach our shared goal of being recognized as Augsburg University beginning September 1.

There are some fun events planned for our first day of classes, September 5, that will make this push and pull worth celebrating! Please stay tuned for more information. In the meantime, thank you for your understanding and for picking up the tasks for which your department is responsible. We have much to celebrate!

University Name Change Updates

Important Payroll Information for the July 7th Pay Date

submitted by ueckerk@augsburg.edu

The Payroll Office will be closed for the holidays on Monday July 3rd and Tuesday July 4th. The Kronos time that is normally pulled on Tuesday, will be pulled at 10am on Wednesday morning. The system will still lock all time cards on Monday July 3rd at 2 pm. Supervisors will be required to approve the time cards no later than 10 am on Tuesday July 4th.

If you are NOT scheduled to work on Saturday, we encourage everyone to complete and submit your time card by the end of the day this Friday. If you are scheduled to work on Saturday, you should submit your time card at the end of your work day on Saturday. This will ensure time cards are completed, submitted, and approved in a timely manner without conflicting with the holiday schedule.

Please contact the Payroll Office at payroll@augsburg.edu or 612.330.1030 if you have any questions.

Important Payroll Information for the July 7th Pay Date

submitted by ueckerk@augsburg.edu

The Payroll Office will be closed for the holidays on Monday July 3rd and Tuesday July 4th. The Kronos time that is normally pulled on Tuesday, will be pulled at 10am on Wednesday morning. The system will still lock all time cards on Monday July 3rd at 2 pm. Supervisors will be required to approve the time cards no later than 10 am on Tuesday July 4th.

If you are NOT scheduled to work on Saturday, we encourage everyone to complete and submit your time card by the end of the day this Friday. If you are scheduled to work on Saturday, you should submit your time card at the end of your work day on Saturday. This will ensure time cards are completed, submitted, and approved in a timely manner without conflicting with the holiday schedule.

Please contact the Payroll Office at payroll@augsburg.edu or 612.330.1030 if you have any questions.

NPPF/Hennepin County Library Book Club Fosters Dialogue Across Differences

submitted by lgeorge@augsburg.edu

Hennepin County Library, in partnership with the Nobel Peace Prize Forum, launched a summer book club to explore stories and writings of leading authors and public figures in the months leading up to the 2017 NPPF. Learn more, including how to register, at http://www.augsburg.edu/news/2017/06/16/nppf_2017_book_club/

Advisory: Hennepin County Library’s Nobel Peace Prize Forum book club fosters dialogue across differences

Nobel Peace Prize Forum

submitted by mangana@augsburg.edu

The Nobel Peace Prize Forum is seeking students who can act as hosts for visiting students in the Fall of 2017. Students are asked to step forward as hosts to other college and university students who will be visiting the Twin Cities for the Forum from the 14th-16th of September.
If you know you are living on campus next Fall, then you would make a perfect host! Anderson, Luther, and Mortensen would make great spaces for visiting students to stay, but any on campus living area would be fantastic. We are looking for students who would be willing to help out and provide space for 2-3 nights.

As a host you will have the opportunity to get to know a student outside of Augsburg. It is a great experience that allows you to meet some new faces and contribute to the college’s rich academic community. By being a host you can get to know a student from another college or university and get to know more about other colleges and how they run. You will be the student’s best introduction to the city! If you want to gain a new connection and meet students from other colleges/universities, then this is perfect for you!

If you would like to be a student host, or have any questions about hosting please email or call!
612-330-1378
mangana@augsburg.edu

info@nobelpeaceprizeforum.org

Re-purpose Your Augsburg “College” Paper

submitted by greena@augsburg.edu

We probably all have some Augsburg College paper that will need to disappear soon. Instead of recycling it all, the Environmental Stewardship Committee is working on ways to creatively re-purpose it! More details to come, but if you have paper, hang on to it for now. Notepads, homemade paper, paper mache – what else could we do with this resource…?

Support the Tomatoes in the Community Garden

submitted by greena@augsburg.edu

There are some wonderful tomatoes growing in the community garden, but it’s time to get them some support before they fall over! Tomato cages are expensive and not always effective, so we’re holding a Great Tomato Stake-Off in the garden next Friday, June 30th at 5pm. We’re willing to be creative with staking materials, but we’re especially looking for donations of the following: wooden stakes (~ 6 ft tall with a pointed end), bamboo poles, tall metal stakes for fencing, or anything similar to those materials. Can you check your garages and alleys for these materials and anything else you think could creatively be used to keep tomatoes upright and happy? Donations can be dropped off at the Sabo Center anytime before June 30th. Contact Allyson if you want confirmation that your scrounged materials will actually be useful for staking tomatoes!

Food Service Hours

submitted by petere@augsburg.edu

Friday
Einsteins is open from 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. with a limited Summer Menu.

Nabo is Closed.

The Commons is open from 7 a.m.-7:45 a.m. for breakfast, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. for lunch, and 4-6:30 p.m. for dinner.

Saturday
Einsteins is Closed.
Nabo is Closed.

The Commons is open from 7-10:45 a.m. for breakfast, 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for lunch, and 5-6 p.m. for dinner.

Sunday
Einsteins is Closed.
Nabo is Closed.

The Commons is open from 7:15-9 a.m. for breakfast, 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for lunch, and 5-6 p.m. for dinner.

Bring Us Your Tomato Staking Materials!

submitted by greena@augsburg.edu

There are some wonderful tomatoes growing in the community garden, but it’s time to get them some support before they fall over! Tomato cages are expensive and not always effective, so we’re holding a Great Tomato Stake-Off in the garden next Friday, June 30th at 5pm. We’re willing to be creative with staking materials, but we’re especially looking for donations of the following: wooden stakes (~ 6 ft tall with a pointed end), bamboo poles, tall metal stakes for fencing, or anything similar to those materials. Can you check your garages and alleys for these materials and anything else you think could creatively be used to keep tomatoes upright and happy? Donations can be dropped off at the Sabo Center anytime before June 30th. Contact Allyson if you want confirmation that your scrounged materials will actually be useful for staking tomatoes!

Vocation of a Lutheran College Conference: Vocation for Life

submitted by xinicof@augsburg.edu

Augsburg Faculty and Staff:

You are invited to attend the twenty-third annual Vocation of a Lutheran College Conference at Augsburg College from Monday, July 17 to Wednesday, July 19. Each year, five faculty members from each of the ELCA Colleges come together to explore the distinct roles that they play in higher education. This year, our theme is “Vocation for Life.”

The conference will begin with an opening session at 5 pm followed by a dinner at 7:00 pm on July 17 and conclude by 1:00 pm on July 19.

Register and learn more on the conference website:
http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/events/vocation-of-a-lutheran-college-conference/

If you have questions about registration, contact Lonna Field: VOALC@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1467

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!

NPPF/Hennepin County Library Book Club Fosters Dialogue Across Differences

submitted by lgeorge@augsburg.edu

Hennepin County Library, in partnership with the Nobel Peace Prize Forum, launched a summer book club to explore stories and writings of leading authors and public figures in the months leading up to the 2017 NPPF. Learn more, including how to register, at http://www.augsburg.edu/news/2017/06/16/nppf_2017_book_club/

Storify Feed Issue on Inside Augsburg

submitted by swansonl@augsburg.edu

The Storify feed displayed on Inside Augsburg typically is a resource for Augsburg College community members to view campus news, updates, and achievements through a curated collection of social media posts. The Storify feed has not been loading properly since the morning of Monday, June 19, and Marketing and Communication staff are working to resolve the issue. Your patience is appreciated as staff work to identify a solution. You may send questions or concerns about Storify to marcomm@augsburg.edu.

Storify Feed Issue on Inside Augsburg

submitted by swansonl@augsburg.edu

The Storify feed displayed on Inside Augsburg typically is a resource for Augsburg College community members to view campus news, updates, and achievements through a curated collection of social media posts. The Storify feed has not been loading properly since the morning of Monday, June 19, and Marketing and Communication staff are working to resolve the issue. Your patience is appreciated as staff work to identify a solution. You may send questions or concerns about Storify to marcomm@augsburg.edu.

NPPF/Hennepin County Library Book Club Fosters Dialogue Across Differences

submitted by weisss@augsburg.edu

Hennepin County Library, in partnership with the Nobel Peace Prize Forum, launched a summer book club to explore stories and writings of leading authors and public figures in the months leading up to the 2017 NPPF. Learn more, including how to register, by clicking the link below.

Learn how to register today!

Augsburg-Luther Shared Services Agreements and Updates

submitted by rjohn@augsburg.edu

Just over a year ago, Augsburg and Luther Seminary launched our strategic alliance to explore opportunities to share administrative services in select areas. On Friday, an update communication from President Paul Pribbenow was posted on the Strategic Alliance Initiatives page (see link below).

The communication provides an overview of the work to date on existing initiatives and announces newly launched shared services initiatives involving Finance and Administration, Marketing and Communication, and the Office of Campus Ministry. A similar update was posted by Luther Seminary President Robin Steinke for the Luther Seminary campus.

You can find the link to the June 2017 update under the Key Documents section of the Strategic Alliance Initiatives page, using the link below.

Go to the Augsburg-Luther Seminary Strategic Alliance Initiative page (login required)

Additional Augsburg-Luther Shared Services Agreements and Updates

submitted by rjohn@augsburg.edu

Just over a year ago, Augsburg and Luther Seminary launched our strategic alliance to explore opportunities to share administrative services in select areas. Yesterday afternoon, an update communication from President Paul Pribbenow was posted on the Strategic Alliance Initiatives page (see link below).

The communication provides an overview of the work to date on existing initiatives and announces newly launched shared services initiatives involving Finance and Administration, Marketing and Communication, and the Office of Campus Ministry. A similar update was posted by Luther Seminary President Robin Steinke for the Luther Seminary campus.

You can find the link to the June 2017 update under the Key Documents section of the Strategic Alliance Initiatives page, using the link below.

Go to the Augsburg-Luther Seminary Strategic Alliance Initiative page (login required)

Food Service Hours

submitted by epetersen-gauthier@aviands.com

Friday
Einsteins is open from 7:30am-1:30pm with a Limited Summer Menu
Nabo is open from 4-7pm with Grab and Go sandwiches, salads, fruit, and beverages available.
The Commons is open from breakfast from 7:30am-8:30am

Saturday
Einsteins is open from 7:30am-3:30pm with a Limited Summer Menu
Nabo is open from 10am-2pm with a Limited Summer Menu
The Commons is open from 7-8:30am for breakfast, 10:30am-12pm for Lunch and 5-6:30pm for dinner.

Sunday
Einsteins is Closed
Nabo is Closed
The Commons is open from 7-8:30am for breakfast and 5-7pm for dinner.

Name Change Information & Help Session Today

submitted by collen@augsburg.edu

If you have questions about items that need updating as part of the name change process, would like to discuss timelines or plans related to items in your department, or need help identifying how or what needs to be changed, please feel free to stop by our information & help session TODAY at 1pm in the Oren Gateway Center 100. Members of the planning team will be on hand to answer questions, provide direction or work with you to identify a plan for transitioning items.

Light Rail Service – Downtown Minneapolis

submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu

Downtown Minneapolis Light Rail service will be stopped for maintenance beginning June 22 through July 3. Metro Transit will distribute informational flyers to customers during evening rush hour at all downtown platforms during the week of June 12 to ensure that riders are informed.

Sign up for rider alerts at https://www.metrotransit.org/rider-alerts to stay informed.

New System for Digital Screens Launched

submitted by jendra@augsburg.edu

A new system to manage the digital signs on campus, which is based on WordPress, was launched this summer. It will provide several improvements:

• greater reliability: the previous system was no longer supported
• quicker turnaround: the new system will use templates for event announcements and general announcements, resulting in quicker posting
• emergency alerts: over the summer, we will be working with Public Safety in hopes of integrating the new system with their notification system so that emergency alerts can be displayed automatically.

Requests for digital screens can still be submitted at inside.augsburg.edu/marketing. To allow ample opportunity for the campus community to encounter the information, please submit digital screens announcing events no less than two weeks before the event takes place. Digital screens are the preferred method for announcing and promoting on-campus events in our buildings. For this reason, generally speaking, Marketing and Communication will not produce posters, flyers, or handouts to promote on-campus events to internal audiences.

Learn more about these changes

New System for Digital Screens Launched

submitted by jendra@augsburg.edu

A new system to manage the digital signs on campus, which is based on WordPress, was launched this summer. It will provide several improvements:

• greater reliability: the previous system was no longer supported
• quicker turnaround: the new system will use templates for event announcements and general announcements, resulting in quicker posting
• emergency alerts: over the summer, we will be working with Public Safety in hopes of integrating the new system with their notification system so that emergency alerts can be displayed automatically.

Requests for digital screens can still be submitted at inside.augsburg.edu/marketing. To allow ample opportunity for the campus community to encounter the information, please submit digital screens announcing events no less than two weeks before the event takes place. Digital screens are the preferred method for announcing and promoting on-campus events in our buildings. For this reason, generally speaking, Marketing and Communication will not produce posters, flyers, or handouts to promote on-campus events to internal audiences.

Learn more about these changes

Light Rail Service in Downtown Minneapolis

submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu

Downtown Minneapolis service will be stopped for maintenance beginning June 22 through July 3. Metro Transit will distribute informational flyers to customers during evening rush hour at all downtown platforms during the week of June 12 to ensure that riders are informed.

Sign up for rider alerts at https://www.metrotransit.org/rider-alerts to stay informed.

AugSTEM Scholarship Deadline is June 15

submitted by singer@augsburg.edu

Applications for the 2017-18 AugSTEM Program are due June 15, 2017.

The AugSTEM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF DUE-1565060), AugSTEM Scholars receive scholarships of $5,000, $7,500 and $10,000 per student per year. (Differences in award amounts correspond to levels of financial need.) Scholars also become a part of the STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for summer research, faculty mentoring, and career development.

Eligibility:

– Enrolled full-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, chemistry, computer science, environmental studies, mathematics, or physics)

– Within 5 semesters of graduating as of Fall 2017 (plan to graduate with STEM major from Augsburg by Fall 2019 or earlier).

– Major GPA of 3.0 or higher

– U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident

– Demonstrate financial need via FAFSA

AugSTEM Scholarship Information

Professor to Debate at Great American Think-Off

submitted by chamberk@augsburg.edu

Congratulations to Communication Studies professor David Lapakko, who will once again be honored this weekend at the Great American Think-Off in New York Mills, MN. As the Think-Off champion in 2015, Lapakko has been ineligible to compete in the audience Think-Off debates for two full years. But both this year and last, he has been chosen to receive an Honorable Mention award, putting his essay in the top 15 out of the hundreds submitted from around the nation. This year’s question was, “Has the 2016 election changed our perception of truth?” (Lapakko argued on the affirmative.) The four finalists in Saturday’s audience debate hail from Seattle, WA; Olympia, WA; Prior Lake, MN; and Queens, NY.

Lindell Library’s New Interlibrary Loan System

submitted by alexank@augsburg.edu

On Monday, June 5, Lindell Library moved to a new interlibrary loan system called Tipasa. There is no need to register for the new system; your Augsburg username and password will give you access to your account. You can take a look at the new request form at http://library.augsburg.edu/ordering/myaccount/

Your past request history and any articles you may have in the old system will not be transferred to Tipasa. If you have data in your ILLiad account that you would like to keep, you have until June 30, 2017 to log in and retrieve it. You can log in to your ILLiad account at https://libraryloan.augsburg.edu/illiad/logon.html until June 30.

Please contact Karen Alexander at 612-330-1569 with questions, or email illdept@augsburg.edu.

AugSTEM Scholarship Deadline is June 15

submitted by dores@augsburg.edu

Applications for the 2017-18 AugSTEM Program are due June 15, 2017.

The AugSTEM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF DUE-1565060), AugSTEM Scholars receive scholarships of $5,000, $7,500 and $10,000 per student per year. (Differences in award amounts correspond to levels of financial need.) Scholars also become a part of the STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for summer research, faculty mentoring, and career development.

Eligibility:

– Enrolled full-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, chemistry, computer science, environmental studies, mathematics, or physics)

– Within 5 semesters of graduating as of Fall 2017 (plan to graduate with STEM major from Augsburg by Fall 2019 or earlier).

– Major GPA of 3.0 or higher

– U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident

– Demonstrate financial need via FAFSA

AugSTEM Scholarship Information

AugSTEM Scholarship Deadline is June 15

submitted by dores@augsburg.edu

Applications for the 2017-18 AugSTEM Program are due June 15, 2017.

The AugSTEM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF DUE-1565060), AugSTEM Scholars receive scholarships of $5,000, $7,500 and $10,000 per student per year. (Differences in award amounts correspond to levels of financial need.) Scholars also become a part of the STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for summer research, faculty mentoring, and career development.

Eligibility:

– Enrolled full-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, chemistry, computer science, environmental studies, mathematics, or physics)

– Within 5 semesters of graduating as of Fall 2017 (plan to graduate with STEM major from Augsburg by Fall 2019 or earlier).

– Major GPA of 3.0 or higher

– U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident

– Demonstrate financial need via FAFSA

AugSTEM Scholarship Information

AugSTEM Scholarship Deadline is June 15

submitted by dupont@augsburg.edu

Applications for the 2017-18 AugSTEM Program are due June 15, 2017.

The AugSTEM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF DUE-1565060), AugSTEM Scholars receive scholarships of $5,000, $7,500 and $10,000 per student per year. (Differences in award amounts correspond to levels of financial need.) Scholars also become a part of the STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for summer research, faculty mentoring, and career development.

Eligibility:

– Enrolled full-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, chemistry, computer science, environmental studies, mathematics, or physics)

– Within 5 semesters of graduating as of Fall 2017 (plan to graduate with STEM major from Augsburg by Fall 2019 or earlier).

– Major GPA of 3.0 or higher

– U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident

– Demonstrate financial need via FAFSA

AugSTEM Scholarship Information

Augsburg ‘University’ Starting to Appear on Campus

submitted by weisss@augsburg.edu

Things are changing around campus, Auggies. You already know that last March, members of Augsburg Corporation approved a resolution to change our name from “Augsburg College” to “Augsburg University.” But, just in case you missed it, you can read about that on the News and Media blog.

Lots has been going on since that resolution passed … meetings to discuss how the name change would be carried out, discussions about the order in which Augsburg would prioritize where and how the name would be changed, and more.

Check out all the change underway, including:
For the Department of Public Safety
In Si Melby Gymnasium
With our outdoor monument signs
On Edor Nelson Field

Then, keep your eye on the University Name Change “Updates” page for the latest information as we prepare to officially celebrate our new name on September 5.

University Name Change Updates

Updates: University Name Change

submitted by weisss@augsburg.edu

Information and updates about the change of Augsburg College to Augsburg University are being shared through an “Updates” page on the University Name Change area of the website.

The Updates blog will be home to information related to physical changes that are taking place over the summer months, such as to monument signs and new graphics on the gym floor; tips on updating department websites and blogs; important news about ordering materials and access to graphics; help sessions; and more.

Visit http://www.augsburg.edu/university/updates/ for the most current information.

University Name Change Information

$10 Target Gift Card for Research Study Participants

submitted by widsetht@augsburg.edu

Hello Students,

My name is Tiffany Widseth and I am an Exercise Science student and an McNair researcher this summer at Augsburg. I am investigating a modified version of the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) test in Division III female college soccer players and need healthy female Augsburg College students (ages 18-24) to participate in this study as part of the control group. You may not be currently a part of an Augsburg athletic team.
This study involves a one-hour visit to Kennedy Center Physiology lab (room 309) for Functional Movement Screen testing and a video of a drop jump. Participants will receive a $10 gift card to Target.

You can reach me at: widsetht@augsburg.edu to get more details or to schedule an appointment time.

Thank you!

$5 for Research Participants

submitted by kongs@augsburg.edu

You are invited to take part in a research study to investigate your ability to locate hidden objects. You were selected as a possible participant in this study as a part of the Augsburg College psychology department’s research experience program. This study is being conducted by Dr. Ben Denkinger and Samantha Kong.

All undergraduates over 18 years of age with normal or corrected-to-normal vision, as well as psychology students in PSY 105 or PSY 215, are eligible to participate in this study.

There are no anticipated risks to participation. The direct benefit of participation is the receipt of either $5. The indirect benefit to participation is learning more about the research process in psychology.

The researcher conducting this study is Ben Denkinger. You may ask any questions you have now. If you have questions later, you may contact Ben by e-mail at denkinge@augsburg.edu, or by phone at 612-330-1172.

Please contact Samantha Kong via email (kongs@augsburg.edu) if you are interested in participating in this study.

Thank you!

Updates: University Name Change

submitted by weisss@augsburg.edu

Information and updates about the change of Augsburg College to Augsburg University are being shared through an “Updates” page on the University Name Change area of the website.

The Updates blog will be home to information related to physical changes that are taking place over the summer months, such as to monument signs and new graphics on the gym floor; tips on updating department websites and blogs; important news about ordering materials and access to graphics; help sessions; and more.

Visit http://www.augsburg.edu/university/updates/ for the most current information.

University Name Change Information

Celebrating Koryne Horbal, Dedicated Supporter of Augsburg and Women’s Rights Advocate

submitted by pribbeno@augsburg.edu

As many of you may have seen in the newspapers, one of Augsburg’s staunch supporters and a tireless advocate for the rights of women passed away this past Monday.

Koryne Horbal, a remarkable citizen and public servant who inspired all of us through her commitment to a vibrant democracy and passion for women’s rights worldwide, was a great gift to Augsburg and to our students.

A memorial service will be held to celebrate Koryne at 1 p.m., Thursday, June 29 in Hoversten Chapel. Please join with Koryne’s many friends and family and Auggies to celebrate her life.

The Star Tribune wrote a detailed obituary about our dear friend, available at http://www.startribune.com/obituary-koryne-horbal-championed-women-s-rights-worldwide/423734353/

In 2008, Augsburg awarded Koryne an honorary degree in recognition of her work to found the Democratic Party Feminist Caucus, her service to the United Nations as an appointee by former President Jimmy Carter, her support of Augsburg’s Anne Pederson Women’s Resource Center, and for her other advocacy and fundraising work.

Please hold Koryne, and those close to her, in your thoughts and prayers.

University Name Change Updates

submitted by weisss@augsburg.edu

Information and updates about the change of Augsburg College to Augsburg University are being shared through an “Updates” page on the University Name Change area of the website.

The Updates blog will be home to information related to physical changes that are taking place over the summer months, such as to monument signs and new graphics on the gym floor; tips on updating department websites and blogs; important news about ordering materials and access to graphics; help sessions; and more.

Visit http://www.augsburg.edu/university/updates/ for the most current information.

Writing Stipends Available for Faculty Grant Seekers

submitted by robargej@augsburg.edu

The Office of Sponsored Programs is pleased to announce that writing stipends are now available to faculty grant seekers!

What is a writing stipend?
Writing stipends are small awards, available to faculty grant seekers, that are intended to encourage the development and submission of innovative grant proposals that support individual faculty scholarship, enhance student learning, and/or promote the strategic priorities of Augsburg2019.

Upon successful submission of an eligible grant proposal, the faculty writer will receive a writing stipend that will be deposited into their professional development account. Stipend values will be based on the total budget request and the annual maximum per person per year is $1,000. For more information, visit http://inside.augsburg.edu/grants/2017/05/25/writing-stipends-available-for-faculty-grant-seekers/

Funding for this program is made possible by a grant from the Augsburg2019 Innovation Fund.

Ready to start writing or want to learn more? Contact Erica Swift at swift@augsburg.edu.

Writing stipends available for Faculty Grant Seekers

Registrar’s Office is Hiring

submitted by troldahl@augsburg.edu

Are you a problem solver who enjoys details? Do you value organization? Consider joining our team! The Registrar’s Office is seeking to hire student employees to work approximately 10-15 hours per week.
The Registrar’s Office is housed within the Academic Affairs Division. We provide services in the areas of document imaging, records retention, transfer evaluation, registration, graduation, term/curriculum records, class scheduling, grade recording, and veteran benefit certification. Our mission is to ensure the integrity of recorded data while providing timely service and communicating information regarding policies and procedures to the Augsburg College community. Consider joining our team and gaining meaningful experience that can be applied to many career fields.

Apply

Call for Papers: Association of Lutheran College Faculties

submitted by greenj@augsburg.edu

California Lutheran University and the Association of Lutheran College Faculties invite proposals for the 2017 meeting of ALCF on Cal Lutheran’s campus in Thousand Oaks, CA, September 29-30. Recognizing the 500th Anniversary of Martin Luther, the theme is “Re-Forming Communities: Toward the Next 500 Years.” Submissions are now open, with a deadline of June 15th. Please visit the website at https://www.callutheran.edu/special-events/alcf/ for submittal details and conference registration. For questions, contact Tim Hengst, President, Association of Lutheran College Faculties, at thengst@callutheran.edu.

Summer Metro Transit College Pass on Sale – Bookstore

submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu

Augsburg College Bookstore will sell summer Metro Transit College Passes for $75 (reduced from $90). College Passes are valid for unlimited rides from June 1- Aug. 14 on all regional buses and trains. (For fares above $3.00, e.g., select Northstar fares, stored value is required to cover the additional fare.)

Summer college passes will be available for sale as soon as the Bookstore receive them – ideally May 18.

Students who have a College Pass from spring semester can use that pass through May 31.

Call for Papers: Association of Lutheran College Faculties

submitted by greenj@augsburg.edu

California Lutheran University and the Association of Lutheran College Faculties invite proposals for the 2017 meeting of ALCF on Cal Lutheran’s campus in Thousand Oaks, CA, September 29-30. Recognizing the 500th Anniversary of Martin Luther, the theme is “Re-Forming Communities: Toward the Next 500 Years.” Submissions are now open, with a deadline of June 15th. Please visit the website at https://www.callutheran.edu/special-events/alcf/ for submittal details and conference registration. For questions, contact Tim Hengst, President, Association of Lutheran College Faculties, at thengst@callutheran.edu.

Call for Papers: Association of Lutheran College Faculties

submitted by greenj@augsburg.edu

California Lutheran University and the Association of Lutheran College Faculties invite proposals for the 2017 meeting of ALCF on Cal Lutheran’s campus in Thousand Oaks, CA, September 29-30. Recognizing the 500th Anniversary of Martin Luther, the theme is “Re-Forming Communities: Toward the Next 500 Years.” Submissions are now open, with a deadline of June 15. Please visit the website at https://www.callutheran.edu/special-events/alcf/ for submittal details and conference registration. For questions, contact Tim Hengst, President, Association of Lutheran College Faculties, at thengst@callutheran.edu.

Metro Transit College Semester Pass

submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu

Augsburg College Bookstore will sell summer Metro Transit College Passes for $75 (reduced from $90). College Passes are valid for unlimited rides from June 1- Aug. 14 on all regional buses and trains. (For fares above $3.00, e.g., select Northstar fares, stored value is required to cover the additional fare.)

Summer college passes will be available for sale as soon as the Bookstore receive them – ideally May 18.

Students who have a College Pass from spring semester can use that pass through May 31.

Online Copy Request System

submitted by davenpoj@augsburg.edu

To accommodate our transition to a new on-line Copy Request order system on or about June 1, effective May 15, AROWorks will be gone and you may recognize an old friend, the Copy Request form from a few years ago. Find it in the same places: Inside Augsburg>Administrative Tasks>Copy Request, or on the Central Services web page. Thanks for your patience as we transition.

Congratulations to April’s Auggie Pride Recipients

submitted by johnsod@augsburg.edu

Congratulations to Katie (Koch) Code, Director of Alumni & Constituent Relations and Nathan Lind, Academic Liaison for Computing for receiving the April Auggie Pride Award. Their hard work and positive attitudes as they go above and beyond their expected duties are an inspiration to the community. Staff Senate admires the work they do everyday and are honored to award them both with this month’s Auggie Pride Award.

Read more about the winners on the Staff Senate website

Jila Nikpay’s Documentary, “Dreaming With Lola”

submitted by nikpay@augsburg.edu

Jila Nikpay’s documentary, Dreaming With Lola will be broadcast state-wide on the dates below, in addition to being streamed online by TPT.

Sunday, May 14, at 10:30 p.m. on TPT2
Monday, May 15, at 4:30 p.m. on TPT2

MNTV 2017 Selections

Sixteen recent short works by Minnesota filmmakers have been chosen for a new season of MNTV. MNTV is produced in collaboration with Independent Filmmaker Project Minnesota (IFP MN), Twin Cities PBS and Walker Art Center Film and Video Department.

 

Online Copy Request System

submitted by davenpoj@augsburg.edu

To accommodate our transition to a new on-line Copy Request order system on or about June 1, effective May 15, AROWorks will be gone and you may recognize an old friend, the Copy Request form from a few years ago. Find it the same place: Inside Augsburg>Administrative Tasks>Copy Request, or on the Central Services web page. Thanks for your patience as we transition.

Metro Transit College Summer Pass

submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu

Augsburg College Bookstore will sell summer Metro Transit College Passes for $125 (reduced from $175). College Passes are valid for unlimited rides from June 1- Aug. 14 on all regional buses and trains. (For fares above $3.00, e.g., select Northstar fares, stored value is required to cover the additional fare.)

Summer college passes will be available for sale as soon as the Bookstore receive them – ideally May 18.

Students who have a College Pass from spring semester can use that pass through May 31.

Win $300 Travel Voucher: #YouAreWelcomeHere

submitted by how@augsburg.edu

Members from across more than 3,000 U.S. universities and colleges are dedicated to extending a warm welcome to international students around the world. Do you want to show your support and build upon the coalition of welcoming campuses and organizations? If the answer is YES, we invite you to send a 2-3 minute video sharing Augsburg’s commitment to a diverse, supportive, and safe environment to all students. All submissions received by May 5 will also be entered into a drawing for a $300 travel certificate and one of two $50 Amazon gift cards.

Questions and video submissions can be sent to: Tracy How, 612-330-1359, how@augsburg.edu

P.S. For ideas, check out the #YouAreWelcomeHere to see what other universities and colleges have come up with.

Win $300 Travel Voucher: #YouAreWelcomeHere

submitted by how@augsburg.edu

Members from across more than 3,000 U.S. universities and colleges are dedicated to extending a warm welcome to international students around the world. Do you want to show your support and build upon the coalition of welcoming campuses and organizations? If the answer is YES, we invite you to send a 2-3 minute video sharing Augsburg’s commitment to a diverse, supportive, and safe environment to all students. All submissions received by May 5 will also be entered into a drawing for a $300 travel certificate and one of two $50 Amazon gift cards.

Questions and video submissions can be sent to: Tracy How, 612-330-1359, how@augsburg.edu

P.S. For ideas, check out the #YouAreWelcomeHere to see what other universities and colleges have come up with.

Fake Google Sharing Email

submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu

On Wednesday afternoon Augsburg, and much of the internet, saw a tricky phishing email attack that is fooling people into giving others access to their Google account.

We have a writeup of what happened and what you can do, if you clicked on the link, on the IT blog post linked to this article.

If you clicked on the link you should
1. Change your password on Inside Augsburg
2. Review your connected apps & sites at accounts.google.com

You can always ask your LFC or contact the Tech Desk with questions.

Details on the phishing email

Win $300 Travel Voucher: #YouAreWelcomeHere

submitted by how@augsburg.edu

Members from across more than 3,000 U.S. universities and colleges are dedicated to extending a warm welcome to international students around the world. Do you want to show your support and build upon the coalition of welcoming campuses and organizations? If the answer is YES, we invite you to send a 2-3 minute video sharing Augsburg’s commitment to a diverse, supportive, and safe environment to all students. All submissions received by May 5 will also be entered into a drawing for a $300 travel certificate and one of two $50 Amazon gift cards.

Questions and video submissions can be sent to: Tracy How, 612-330-1359, how@augsburg.edu

P.S. For ideas, check out the #YouAreWelcomeHere to see what other universities and colleges have come up with.

Win $300 Travel Voucher: #YouAreWelcomeHere

submitted by how@augsburg.edu

Members from across more than 3,000 U.S. universities and colleges are dedicated to extending a warm welcome to international students around the world. Do you want to show your support and build upon the coalition of welcoming campuses and organizations? If the answer is YES, we invite you to send a 2-3 minute video sharing Augsburg’s commitment to a diverse, supportive, and safe environment to all students. All submissions received by May 5 will also be entered into a drawing for a $300 travel certificate and one of two $50 Amazon gift cards.

Questions and video submissions can be sent to: Tracy How, 612-330-1359, how@augsburg.edu

P.S. For ideas, check out the #YouAreWelcomeHere to see what other universities and colleges have come up with.

Win $300 Travel Voucher: #YouAreWelcomeHere

submitted by how@augsburg.edu

Members from across more than 3,000 U.S. universities and colleges are dedicated to extending a warm welcome to international students around the world. Do you want to show your support and build upon the coalition of welcoming campuses and organizations? If the answer is YES, we invite you to send a 2-3 minute video sharing Augsburg’s commitment to a diverse, supportive, and safe environment to all students. All submissions received by May 5 will also be entered into a drawing for a $300 travel certificate and one of two $50 Amazon gift cards.

Questions and video submissions can be sent to: Tracy How, 612-330-1359, how@augsburg.edu

P.S. For ideas, check out the #YouAreWelcomeHere to see what other universities and colleges have come up with.

New Copiers and Copy Request System Over the Summer

submitted by davenpoj@augsburg.edu

The lease on the current fleet of Canon multi-function copiers is over this summer and it will be replaced by Sharp machines. If you are here in the summer, you will witness the transformation. If you are away in the summer, you will be welcomed back by a new machine with new features; I think you’ll especially like the pull-out keyboard for easier typing (a message to someone you’re scanning to, etc.) We will provide training to all. We’ll also be rolling out a new on-line copy request system; you’ll find it in the same place under Inside Augsburg>Administrative tasks.

Win $300 Travel Voucher: #YouAreWelcomeHere

submitted by how@augsburg.edu

Members from across more than 3,000 U.S. universities and colleges are dedicated to extending a warm welcome to international students around the world. Do you want to show your support and build upon the coalition of welcoming campuses and organizations? If the answer is YES, we invite you to send a 2-3 minute video sharing Augsburg’s commitment to a diverse, supportive, and safe environment to all students. All submissions received by May 5 will also be entered into a drawing for a $300 travel certificate and one of two $50 Amazon gift cards.

Questions and video submissions can be sent to: Tracy How, 612-330-1359, how@augsburg.edu

P.S. For ideas, check out the #YouAreWelcomeHere to see what other universities and colleges have come up with.

Staff Senate Election–Submit Votes by May 2

submitted by johnsod@augsburg.edu

Tuesday, May 2 the Staff Senate election closes. All Augsburg staff members received an email with a survey asking for their vote to elect the new Staff Senate representatives. Votes are anonymous and each staff member can vote once. If you are having any trouble with the survey or haven’t received it please contact staff senate at staffsenate@augsburg.edu.

If you’ve already voted, thank you for your participation!