Category: General Announcements

submitted by greena@augsburg.edu

Hello! Campus Kitchen is back on its feet after the kitchen fire! If you are a student, staff or faculty and want to complete service hours with us (or just take a lunch or dinner break!), check out the different shifts online. Signing up is easy and fun! We need your help getting food out into the community as part of our mission to address food insecurity, recover food, and reduce food waste. If you have any further questions, please contact Allyson Green or Nora Barr. Thank you!

check out the different shifts online

submitted by greena@augsburg.edu

Garden season is coming up! The application for a space in the Augsburg Community garden is available on the Campus Kitchen at Augsburg College website. Feel free to fill out an application! But hurry, the deadline for Augsburg priority is approaching! Please reach out to Allyson Green or Nora Barr with any additional questions.

application for a space

submitted by waggoner@augsburg.edu

All faculty and staff are invited to join Advancement as we say farewell to Sally Daniels Herron, as her position in IA has been eliminated. We are grateful for Sally’s 38 years of service to Augsburg in Enrollment, Parent Relations, and Advancement, and welcome you to stop by the Alumni Offices in Oren 106 to bid her fond farewell at your convenience. Her last day is March 31, 2017.

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

Dear Augsburg Benefits Eligible Faculty and Staff,

The tuition benefit program is a wonderful benefit for those working at Augsburg College. If you are interested in applying for this benefit for Summer 2017, Fall 2017 or Spring 2018 courses, please remember to submit the tuition benefit application. Completed forms must be submitted by May 1st to Nicole Peterlin, HR Specialist in Memorial Hall, Room 19 or to peterlin@augsburg.edu.

More information regarding the tuition benefit policy and application forms can be found on HR Connection, under Benefits>Tuition Benefit. Log in at http://www.hrconnection.com with username: ACemployee and password: Info2017.

If you have any questions, contact Nicole at peterlin@augsburg.edu.

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

Wouldn’t it be GREAT if you could get paid to do an internship?

You may be able to do just that because of a grant awarded to Augsburg College. This program serves juniors and seniors who receive financial aid, improving their odds of graduating and preparing them to enter the workforce with real-world experience in their fields of study.

To be eligible:

* Students must be in good academic standing (2.0+ GPA)

* Students must be a college junior or senior (60 credits completed) at the time of the internship (Second semester sophomores can apply as long as they hold junior standing BEFORE the internship begins)

* Students must be eligible for financial aid (work study) Not sure if you are eligible? Email studentfinances@augsburg.edu or check your awards package

* The internship must be related to your major or career aspirations

* Internships will take place Summer 2017, Fall 2017, or Spring 2018

Act now! Priority consideration is given to students who complete the short Augsburg application, so we recommend you complete it soon.

To learn more about the grant, visit http://www.augsburg.edu/strommen/. Apply for the grant thru Inside Augsburg, On Campus Jobs. Search for “Great Lakes Grant.”

If you already have an unpaid internship lined up and would like to see if it can be turned into a Great Lakes site, please contact us at 612-330-1148 and we will assist you.

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

The application deadline for fall 2017 CGEE Mexico, CGEE Central America, and CGEE Southern Africa programs has been extended to April 1. Spend fall semester at one of these dynamic Augsburg international programs!

Auggies participating on these programs automatically receive a $1500 tuition discount, and students going on the Central America program will have free airfare.

The CGEE Global Study Center programs offer courses to keep you on track to graduate, as well as internship opportunities in Mexico or Southern Africa!

The study abroad office is always here to help–stop by our office in Oyate Commons, in the lower level of Christensen Center.

Learn more and start an application today! http://www.augsburg.edu/global/

submitted by walsh@augsburg.edu

We are looking for contributions to artwork to be installed in the new Hagfors Center! Two artists are looking for text passages to accompany three pieces designed for the new building, and we are looking for student input! Selections of text may come from any literary work or religious text of any faith tradition, as long as they are inspiring and fitting with the spirit of the artwork. Display boards depicting the artwork designs will be posted around campus, where anyone may fill out a slip and drop it in the submission box. Or check out the link below to see more information about the artists and make submissions online!

Click here for online form

submitted by claytont@augsburg.edu

Did you visit your dentist over Spring Break? How many of us actually use the items in the goodie bag given to us by our dentists? 

Bring these items (toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss) back to school and donate them to the Pre-Dental Student Club Hygiene Item Drive! We will be collecting donations from Monday March 20th – Friday March 31st, keep an eye out for boxes around campus!

We will be donating the items collected to local groups in need. We thank you for your support! If you have any questions about donations, please feel free to contact us at claytont@augsburg.edu . 

submitted by smaller@augsburg.edu

Greetings Auggies!

The Department of Residence Life is excited to introduce out Residence Life Awards. These awards were created to honor the hard work and dedication of our staff to the Augsburg community through their involvement within Residence Life. Please take some time and nominate individuals whom you think embodies the awards described below. The recipients will be honored on Sunday, April 9th, 2017 in the Oren Gateway Atrium.

The Department of Residence Life will be giving out the following awards:

The Illumination Awards
Pickens-Opoku Social Justice Leadership Award
Resident Advisor of the Year
Lead Staff Member of the Year
Outstanding Program of the Year
Cyndy Rowe Dean’s Award

* Nominations for the Department of Residence Life Awards will be accepted from February 20th – March 29th.
* Nominators can submit more than one nomination for an award.
* Any Augsburg Student or Professional Staff Member can make nominations.

You can find more information by visiting: http://www.augsburg.edu/reslife/residence-life-awards-2017/

submitted by moralesj@augsburg.edu

Fairview Health Services is currently seeking applicants for Information Technology summer internships as part of the MSP TechHire Scholars initiative. Funding from the City of Minneapolis will enable Fairview to hire up to three Augsburg students, who will each complete a paid ($20/per hour) full-time summer internship within IT at Fairview.

Eligible candidates will meet the following criteria:
– Identify as a student of color, first generation college student (neither parent has a 4 year degree), and/or low income (Pell Grant or MN Dream Grant eligible)
– Major or minor in MIS, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Business Management
– Rising Senior in good standing at Augsburg (expected graduation in Dec 2017 or May 2018)
– Interest in pursuing an IT career within healthcare

In order to apply, interested students should email their resume to moralesj@augsburg.edu no later than Wednesday, March 29th. You will also be asked to complete a brief application at that time.

Semifinalists will interview on campus the week of April 10th. Internships begin on May 15th.

General information on Fairview Health Services can be found at http://www.fairview.org

submitted by petere@augsburg.edu

Friday
Einsteins is open from 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m., with the Late Night Menu starting at 7 p.m.

Nabo is open from 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m., with Hot Food starting at 10 a.m.

The Commons is open from 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Breakfast 7:30-9:45 a.m.
Continental Breakfast 9:45-11 a.m.
Lunch 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Light Lunch 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Dinner 4:30-7 p.m.

Saturday
Einsteins is open from 7:30am-3pm
Nabo is open from 10am-2pm
The Commons is open from 1130am-1pm, and from 5-7pm

Sunday
Einsteins is Closed
Nabo is Closed
The Commons is open from 1130am-1pm, and from 5-7pm.

submitted by claytont@augsburg.edu

How many of us actually use the items in the goodie bag given to us by our dentists? 

Bring these items (toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss) back to school and donate them to the Pre-Dental Student Club Hygiene Item Drive! We will be collecting donations from Monday March 20th – Friday March 31st, keep an eye out for boxes around campus!

We will be donating the items collected to local groups in need. We thank you for your support! If you have any questions about donations, please feel free to contact us at claytont@augsburg.edu . 

submitted by petere@augsburg.edu

Einsteins is open from 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m., with the Late Night Menu starting at 7 p.m.

Nabo is open from 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m., with Hot Food starting at 10 a.m.

The Commons is open from 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Breakfast 7:30-9:45 a.m.
Continental Breakfast 9:45-11 a.m.
Lunch 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Light Lunch 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Dinner 4:30-7 p.m.

submitted by hardaker@augsburg.edu

Congratulations to Jie He, Assistant Director and International Student Adviser for ISSS, for her presentation at the Diversity Abroad Conference on March 22nd, “Inclusive spaces to bridge global and domestic diversity”.

The Diversity Abroad Annual Conference constitutes the most comprehensive national forum on issues of access, diversity, equity, and inclusion in global education.

submitted by walsh@augsburg.edu

We are looking for contributions to artwork to be installed in the new Hagfors Center! Two artists are looking for text passages to accompany three pieces designed for the new building, and we are looking for student input! Selections of text may come from any literary work or religious text of any faith tradition, as long as they are inspiring and fitting with the spirit of the artwork. Display boards depicting the artwork designs will be posted around campus, where anyone may fill out a slip and drop it in the submission box. Or check out the link below to see more information about the artists and make submissions online!

Click here for online form

submitted by vangmm3@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg Asian Student Association (AASA) is hosting their Pan-Asian Week (PAW). Various events are hosted this week to celebrate Pan-Asian cultures & raise awareness on issues that are relevant in the Asian community. All events are free & open to the public.

3/23/17
The Song Poet Book Club Discussion
Location: Marshall Room
Time: 12pm-1:30pm

3/24/17
Event: Asian Celebration Show
Location: Hoversten Chapel
Time: 6pm-8:30pm, doors open at 5:30pm
Bio: There will be many talented performances, ranging from singing, dancing, modeling, & more to celebrate Asian arts.
https://www.facebook.com/events/821063674727500/

PAN-ASIAN WEEK

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

Dear Augsburg Benefits Eligible Faculty and Staff,

The tuition benefit program is a wonderful benefit for those working at Augsburg College. If you are interested in applying for this benefit for Summer 2017, Fall 2017 or Spring 2018 courses, please remember to submit the tuition benefit application. Completed forms must be submitted by May 1st to Nicole Peterlin, HR Specialist in Memorial Hall, Room 19 or to peterlin@augsburg.edu.

More information regarding the tuition benefit policy and application forms can be found on HR Connection, under Benefits>Tuition Benefit. Log in at http://www.hrconnection.com with username: ACemployee and password: Info2017.

If you have any questions, contact Nicole at peterlin@augsburg.edu.

submitted by glasere@augsburg.edu

Hi Auggies!

The Christensen Center for Vocation and Campus Ministry are looking for volunteers for the Holy Hoops Basketball Tournament on Sunday, April 2! This is an annual basketball tournament that Augsburg College hosts for churches in the area. It is always lots of fun for participants and volunteers alike!

There are 5 volunteer shifts and we encourage you to sign up for as many as you would like. These shifts are:
Set-up: 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Shift 1: 10:30 am – 2:00 pm
Shift 2: 1:30 am – 4:00 pm
Shift 3: 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Clean-up: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

*If you would like to help, but have a schedule conflict and cannot sign up for a specific time slot, please let us know and we would be more than willing to work with you!

The roles available are:
Scorekeeper
Timer
3-pt Competition Helper
Court Host
Go-fer / Runner / Where Needed
Greeter / Hospitality
Photographer

To volunteer, please register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUFkwPTJci6Pm_WGH1CYzygy9pGFG_oa-NnBjLY1WIt9QApg/viewform?usp=send_form

PS We will provide snacks and lunch!

If you have any questions, we would be more than happy to answer them! You can email us at ccv@augsburg.edu

submitted by moralesj@augsburg.edu

Fairview Health Services is currently seeking applicants for Information Technology summer internships as part of the MSP TechHire Scholars initiative. Funding from the City of Minneapolis will enable Fairview to hire up to three Augsburg students, who will each complete a paid ($20/per hour) full-time summer internship within IT at Fairview.

Eligible candidates will meet the following criteria:
– Identify as a student of color, first generation college student (neither parent has a 4 year degree), and/or low income (Pell Grant or MN Dream Grant eligible)
– Major or minor in MIS, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Business Management
– Rising Senior in good standing at Augsburg (expected graduation in Dec 2017 or May 2018)
– Interest in pursuing an IT career within healthcare

In order to apply, interested students should email their resume to moralesj@augsburg.edu no later than Wednesday, March 29th. You will also be asked to complete a brief application at that time.

Semifinalists will interview on campus the week of April 10th. Internships begin on May 15th.

General information on Fairview Health Services can be found at http://www.fairview.org

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

TC For Career, Cause & Community (a program of the Jay & Rose Phillips Family Foundation of MN) will be tabling today in the Christensen Lobby from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

C3 TwinCities connects career, cause, and community through a service year that elevates the skills and professional relationships of the next generation of community leaders.

In partnership with the Pohlad Family Foundation and Nexus Community Partners, C3 Twin Cities engages VISTAs in efforts that:

o Support Minneapolis students to succeed in strong schools and shape their own educational experience.
o Rekindle the dreams of youth by connecting them to career pathway and post-secondary opportunities.
o Build vibrant local economies through community wealth building.

We have fifteen positions to fill! Come check out our opportunities!

submitted by claytont@augsburg.edu

Are you visiting your dentist over Spring Break? How many of us actually use the items in the goodie bag given to us by our dentists? 

Bring these items (toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss) back to school and donate them to the Pre-Dental Student Club Hygiene Item Drive! We will be collecting donations from Monday March 20th – Friday March 31st, keep an eye out for boxes around campus!

We will be donating the items collected to local groups in need. We thank you for your support! If you have any questions about donations, please feel free to contact us at claytont@augsburg.edu . 

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

The application deadline for fall 2017 CGEE Mexico, CGEE Central America, and CGEE Southern Africa programs has been extended to April 1. Spend fall semester at one of these dynamic Augsburg international programs!

Auggies participating on these programs automatically receive a $1500 tuition discount, and students going on the Central America program will have free airfare.

The CGEE Global Study Center programs offer courses to keep you on track to graduate, as well as internship opportunities in Mexico or Southern Africa!

The study abroad office is always here to help–stop by our office in Oyate Commons, in the lower level of Christensen Center.

Learn more and start an application today! http://www.augsburg.edu/global/

submitted by moralesj@augsburg.edu

Fairview Health Services is currently seeking applicants for Information Technology summer internships as part of the MSP TechHire Scholars initiative. Funding from the City of Minneapolis will enable Fairview to hire up to three Augsburg students, who will each complete a paid ($20/per hour) full-time summer internship within IT at Fairview.

Eligible candidates will meet the following criteria:
Identify as a student of color, first generation college student, and/or low income (Pell Grant or MN Dream Grant eligible)
Major or minor in MIS, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Business Management
Rising Senior in good standing at Augsburg (expected graduation in Dec 2017 or May 2018)
Interest in pursuing an IT career within healthcare

In order to apply, interested students should email their resume to moralesj@augsburg.edu no later than Wednesday, March 29th. You will also be asked to complete a brief application at that time.

Semifinalists will interview on campus the week of April 10th. Internships begin on May 15th.

General information on Fairview Health Services can be found at http://www.fairview.org

submitted by walsh@augsburg.edu

We are looking for contributions to artwork to be installed in the new Hagfors Center! Two artists are looking for text passages to accompany three pieces designed for the new building, and we are looking for student input! Selections of text may come from any literary work or religious text of any faith tradition, as long as they are inspiring and fitting with the spirit of the artwork. Display boards depicting the artwork designs will be posted around campus, where anyone may fill out a slip and drop it in the submission box. Or check out the link below to see more information about the artists and make submissions online!

Click here for online form

submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu

Auggie students, faculty and staff please help save lives by donating blood on Wednesday 3/29/17 from 10 :00 am – 4:00 pm in the East Commons in Christensen Center. You can sign up online at http://www.mbc.org/searchdrives and enter sponsor code 0027. The Center for Wellness and Counseling welcomes Memorial Blood Center to our campus two times a year. We have always had great results and are hoping for the same this spring. If you prefer to schedule the appointment through the CWC office, please call 612-330-1707 and we can see what openings are available. Thank you for helping save lives by donating a pint of blood on Wednesday 3/29!

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

Dear Augsburg Benefits Eligible Faculty and Staff,

The tuition benefit program is a wonderful benefit for those working at Augsburg College. If you are interested in applying for this benefit for Summer 2017, Fall 2017 or Spring 2018 courses, please remember to submit the tuition benefit application. Completed forms must be submitted by May 1st to Nicole Peterlin, HR Specialist in Memorial Hall, Room 19 or to peterlin@augsburg.edu.

More information regarding the tuition benefit policy and application forms can be found on HR Connection, under Benefits>Tuition Benefit. Log in at http://www.hrconnection.com with username: ACemployee and password: Info2017.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Best,

Nicole

submitted by petere@augsburg.edu

Einsteins is open from 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m., with the Late Night Menu starting at 7 p.m.

Nabo is open from 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m., with Hot Food starting at 10 a.m.

The Commons is open from 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Breakfast 7:30-9:45 a.m.
Continental Breakfast 9:45-11 a.m.
Lunch 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Light Lunch 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Dinner 4:30-7 p.m.

submitted by barre@augsburg.edu

Garden season is coming up! The application for a space in the Augsburg Community garden is available on the Campus Kitchen at Augsburg College website. Feel free to fill out an application! But hurry, the deadline for Augsburg priority is approaching! Please reach out to Allyson Green or Nora Barr with any additional questions.

submitted by barre@augsburg.edu

Hello! Campus Kitchen needs your help! If you are a student, staff or faculty, and want to complete service hours with us, please refer to the positions on the Campus Kitchen website. Signing up is easy, and fun! We need your help getting food out into the community as part of our mission to address food insecurity, recover food, and reduce food waste. If you have any further questions please contact Allyson Green or Nora Barr. Thank you!

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

The application deadline for fall 2017 CGEE Mexico, CGEE Central America, and CGEE Southern Africa programs has been extended to April 1. Spend fall semester at one of these dynamic Augsburg international programs!

Auggies participating on these programs automatically receive a $1500 tuition discount, and students going on the Central America program will have free airfare.

The CGEE Global Study Center programs offer courses to keep you on track to graduate, as well as internship opportunities in Mexico or Southern Africa.

The study abroad office is always here to help—stop by our office in Oyate Commons, in the lower level of Christensen Center.

Learn more and start an application today at augsburg.edu/global

submitted by claytont@augsburg.edu

Are you visiting your dentist over Spring Break? How many of us actually use the items in the goodie bag given to us by our dentists?

Bring these items (toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss) back to school and donate them to the Pre-Dental Student Club Hygiene Item Drive. We will be collecting donations from Monday, March 20–Friday, March 31, keep an eye out for boxes around campus.

We will be donating the items collected to local groups in need. We thank you for your support! If you have any questions about donations, please feel free to contact us at claytont@augsburg.edu .

submitted by walsh@augsburg.edu

Artists are looking for additional inspiration for their work in the new Hagfors Center for Science, Business, and Religion. Designs for 3 art installations will be on display on the first floor of Old Main until Wednesday. We are asking students for help choosing text passages for each piece. Selections can be from any literary work or religious text from any faith tradition. Drop a submission in the box or

Fill out this online form today

submitted by petere@augsburg.edu

Einsteins is open from 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m., with the Late Night Menu starting at 7 p.m.

Nabo is open from 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m., with Hot Food starting at 10 a.m.

The Commons is open from 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Breakfast 7:30-9:45 a.m.
Continental Breakfast 9:45-11 a.m.
Lunch 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Light Lunch 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Dinner 4:30-7 p.m.

submitted by petere@augsburg.edu

Chef Andrew is the new Executive Chef for A’viands at Augsburg. He has been cooking for 25 years, some of the places he has worked are French Meadow, Duplex, and Psycho Suzies. Andrew is very excited to update our menus with some of his own personal style. He is especially passionate about finely crafted vegetarian and vegan cuisine. Please welcome him and feel free to give him feedback at augsburgchef@aviands.com

submitted by truem@augsburg.edu

Please nominate one Augsburg Senior for this award described below. Only a brief description of why you are nominating the person is necessary.

Marina Christensen Justice Award

The recipient of the Marina Christensen-Justice Award is given to one graduating senior each year at Commencement who has demonstrated a dedication to the community beyond the Augsburg College campus, working in solidarity with marginalized people, as characterized by the personal and professional life of Marina Christensen-Justice.
Please send nominations to Mary Laurel True, truem@augsburg.edu by Friday, March 25 by 4:30 p.m. Thank you!

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

MAKING A DIFFERENCE… ACR Homes has been voted ‰”No. 1 WORKPLACE IN MN‰” twice and has amazing opportunities working with people who have disabilities for current students and soon to be graduates looking for a rewarding and flexible Job, meaningful Internship, or a life changing Career. Opportunities are available to start now, this Summer, after Graduation, or next Fall. Stop by the Christensen Center Monday (3/20) and Friday (3/24) between 9a-1p to learn more or contact Phil Baumgarn at 651-294-4727 or phil.baumgarn@acrhomes.com .

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3-4:30 p.m.

These drop-in hours are designed to expand access to career coaches and to accommodate impromptu student career questions as they arise. During Quick Stop hours students are seen on a first-come, first-served basis for brief, 15-minute drop-in appointments. These times are meant for quick career questions, brief resume or cover letter reviews, or help getting started with an internship or job search.

Quick Stop is not intended to replace longer appointments, and we regret we cannot accommodate career assessment requests during Quick Stop hours (please schedule an individual appointment: 612-330-1148).

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

Wouldn’t it be GREAT if you could get paid to do an internship?

You may be able to do just that because of a grant awarded to Augsburg College. This program serves juniors and seniors who receive financial aid, improving their odds of graduating and preparing them to enter the workforce with real-world experience in their fields of study.

To be eligible:

* Students must be in good academic standing (2.0+ GPA)

* Students must be a college junior or senior (60 credits completed) at the time of the internship (Second semester sophomores can apply as long as they hold junior standing BEFORE the internship begins)

* Students must be eligible for financial aid (work study) Not sure if you are eligible? Email studentfinances@augsburg.edu or check your awards package

* The internship must be related to your major or career aspirations

* Internships will take place Summer 2017, Fall 2017, or Spring 2018

Act now! Priority consideration is given to students who complete the short Augsburg application, so we recommend you complete it soon.

To learn more about the grant, visit http://www.augsburg.edu/strommen/. Apply for the grant thru Inside Augsburg, On Campus Jobs. Search for “Great Lakes Grant‰.”

If you already have an unpaid internship lined up and would like to see if it can be turned into a Great Lakes site, please contact us at 612-330-1148 and we will assist you.

submitted by davenpoj@augsburg.edu

submitted by griesse@augsburg.edu

We are pleased to announce Ruby Murillo as the new Director of Latinx Student Services! Ruby comes to Augsburg from Inver Hills Community College where she served as an Academic Advisor for TRiO/SSS, Travelers EDGE, undocumented and DACA students. Ruby has a bachelor of science degree in Psychology from Iowa State University and a master of science degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education from Miami University in Ohio. Her first day at Augsburg will be April 10th. Please join us in welcoming Ruby!

submitted by griesse@augsburg.edu

The College appointed Patrice Salmeri to the donor-endowed position as Executive Director for Recovery Advancement to bring to fruition the strategic priorities of the StepUP Advisory Board and College. In her new role, effective June 2017, Salmeri will work to:

* Reduce stigma associated with substance use disorder recovery by advising on and shaping policy issues.
* Advise the Augsburg College president on issues and resources related to support for student recovery.
* Support and inspire other colleges and universities across the nation to provide recovery programs modeled after Augsburg’s successful StepUP Program.
* Develop and pilot programs for students who have graduated from or left the StepUP Program but still have coursework to complete.
* Work with StepUP Program alumni and connect soon-to-graduate students with program alumni.

A search is underway to fill the position of Director of StepUP, previously held by Salmeri.

About Patrice Salmeri: The StepUP Program director since 2002, Salmeri has led StepUP Program growth from 30 students per year to over 100. Salmeri is recognized nationally as a leader and champion of recovery, is an expert on residential collegiate recovery, and is a sought-out national speaker on substance use disorder issues related to young people.

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

If you have started an application to a summer 2017 or fall 2017 study abroad/study away program, the deadline is TODAY, March 15!

If you have questions about your application, contact the study abroad office as soon as possible. Stop by our office in the lower level of Christensen Center, or send us an email: abroad@augsburg.edu

Don’t let the application deadline pass you by.
studyabroad.augsburg.edu

submitted by johnsod@augsburg.edu

Congratulations to Mike Bloomberg, Systems/Circulation Librarian, and Natalie Dinki, Academic Affairs Coordinator, for receiving the January Auggie Pride Award. Their hard work and positive attitudes as they took on new projects have made a huge impact. Staff Senate admires the work they do everyday and is honored to award them both with this month’s Auggie Pride Award.

Read more about the winners on the Staff Senate website

submitted by barre@augsburg.edu

Hello, Campus Kitchen is based in the SABO Center for Democracy and Citizenship. We have meal shifts Monday through Friday, through which we serve meals using recovered food that would have otherwise gone to waste! Our shift-leaders work hard to make food available to people in the surrounding community who may be experiencing food insecurity. Currently, we have a lack of service-learners and volunteers signed up to help make this important work happen. Anyone is able to help, regardless of whether you are student, staff or faculty. Please visit our website to learn more about our program, and follow the link on the top right corner to sign up for a volunteer shift. You can sign up once, or for many shifts, once you find out how much fun we have bringing food and having conversations with our lovely neighbors. Thank you so much! http://www.augsburg.edu/campuskitchen/

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

If you have started an application to a summer 2017, or fall 2017 study abroad/study away program, the deadline is coming up on March 15.

If you have questions about your application, contact the study abroad office as soon as possible. Stop by our office in the lower level of Christensen Center, or send us an email: abroad@augsburg.edu

Don’t let the application deadline pass you by.
studyabroad.augsburg.edu

submitted by rowdon@augsburg.edu

Moodle system maintenance is scheduled for Wednesday, March 15 from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. CT.

A brief service interruption (where Moodle 2016-2017 will be unavailable) is expected during this time. It is recommended to plan your activity in Moodle outside of this window of time if at all possible.

Contact your IT support staff if you have any concerns about this maintenance time frame.

submitted by hendricb@augsburg.edu

Our Spring Break hours at the Augsburg College Bookstore are a little different this week. Spring Break business hours this week are as follows:
Monday, March 13th, – Thursday, March 16th, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday, March 17th, CLOSED for Inventory.

** We will resume regular business hours on Monday, March 20th. Thank you and have a wonderful Spring Break!

submitted by bosst@augsburg.edu

As a reminder the copy center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. during Spring Break. With any questions please contact us at 612-330-1054 or email copyctr@augsburg.edu

submitted by petere@augsburg.edu

Einsteins is open March 13-17 from 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., with a limited menu for Spring Break. Einsteins will reopen with regular hours and menu on Monday, March 20 at 7:30 a.m.

Nabo is closed for Spring Break and will reopen on Monday, March 20 at 7:30 a.m.

The Commons is closed for Spring Break and will reopen on Sunday, March 19 at 5 p.m. for dinner.

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

If you have started an application to a summer 2017, or fall 2017 study abroad/study away program, the deadline is coming up on March 15.

If you have questions about your application, contact the study abroad office as soon as possible. Stop by our office in the lower level of Christensen Center, or send us an email: abroad@augsburg.edu

Don’t let the application deadline pass you by.
studyabroad.augsburg.edu

submitted by hendricb@augsburg.edu

Augsburg College Bookstore Spring Break Hours are as follows:
Monday, March 13—Thursday, March 16 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Friday, March 17—Closed for Inventory

submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu

Mark DiCastri, AU/Education, died on February 27, 2017. His dad informed the college on March 8; services were held March 4. Mark started at Augsburg in Fall 2016. Mark, a Navy veteran, had also attended Normandale and Dunwoody. Please keep Mark and his family in your prayers.

submitted by bosst@augsburg.edu

During the week of spring break our mailroom and copy center are having some much needed remodeling done. During this time we may be asked to step out of the room while work is being done, if you need immediate assistance please contact the copy center at 612-330-1054 or the mailroom at 612-330-1750, you may also email Travis Boss bosst@augsburg.edu

submitted by petere@augsburg.edu

The Commons is now open for service
Breakfast 7:30am-9:45am
Continental Breakfast 9:45am-11am
Lunch 11am-1:30pm

Einsteins is open from 7:30am-1:30pm

Nabo is open from 7:30am-1:30pm, with Hot Food starting at 10:30am

All Food Service Locations will close at 1:30pm on Friday 3/10/17

The Commons will be closed from 3/11-3/18, and will open up for Dinner at 5pm on 3/19.

Nabo will be closed from 3/11-3/19, and will open up on 3/20 with normal hours.

Einsteins will be closed 3/11-3/12 and 3/18-3/19. Einsteins will be open from 3/13-3/17, 7:30am-1:30pm, with a Limited Menu.

submitted by wiersma@augsburg.edu

Artists are looking for additional inspiration for their work in the new Hagfors Center for Science, Business, and Religion! Stop by our table in Christensen Center, today, Friday, between 10 AM and 1 PM.

Or check out the art here and respond online!

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

If you have started an application to a summer 2017, or fall 2017 study abroad/study away program, the deadline is coming up on March 15!

If you have questions about your application, contact the study abroad office as soon as possible. Stop by our office in the lower level of Christensen Center, or send us an email: abroad@augsburg.edu

Don’t let the application deadline pass you by!
studyabroad.augsburg.edu

submitted by claytont@augsburg.edu

Are you visiting your dentist over Spring Break? How many of us actually use the items in the goodie bag given to us by our dentists? 

Bring these items (toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss) back to school and donate them to the Pre-Dental Student Club Hygiene Item Drive! We will be collecting donations from Monday March 20th – Friday March 31st, keep an eye out for boxes around campus!

We will be donating the items collected to local groups in need. We thank you for your support! If you have any questions about donations, please feel free to contact us at claytont@augsburg.edu . 

submitted by truem@augsburg.edu

You are invited to come to Darul Quba Mosque (1511 S. 4th Street) tomorrow from 1:00pm-1:45pm to have tea (or coffee) and meet our neighbors after Friday prayers.

All are welcome.

submitted by jonesc@augsburg.edu

Have you heard about Augsburg College’s Senior Film Keystone class? We are making a short independent film called “Medallion.” Our film is about Ben who is seven years into his sobriety, and loses his wife to a car accident forcing him to come to terms with his alcoholism without his anchor. He is faced with the decision to either forget the life that he has built with her or face reality and continue to honor her memory. With our film, we hope to combat the stigma surrounding alcoholics and addicts in film as we build a new narrative.

To help fund our film, we have started an IndieGoGo and we are past halfway to our $2,000 goal with 7 days left. Please check out the site at the link below, and donate as you are able.

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/medallion-augsburg-college-keystone-film#/
Your donation would help us rent equipment, secure locations, costume our characters, feed our cast and crew, purchase insurance, and submit our film to festivals.

If you would rather, please follow us and share our page on your social media!
https://www.instagram.com/medallion.film/
https://www.facebook.com/Medallion.film/

As you see fit, please pass this message along to people that would be interested in donating or following us on social media. We want to reach as many people as possible!

submitted by kilgorem@augsburg.edu

Augsburg undergraduate students are invited to enter the John R. Mitchell Academic of America Poets Prize, sponsored by Jean Mitchell in honor of John Mitchell, former English Department faculty member and poet. The best group of THREE POEMS will be awarded a cash prize of $100 and a certificate from the Academy of American Poets. A poet not affiliated with Augsburg College will judge the contest.

– Poems must be sent as separate attachments to waterman@augsburg.edu
– Writers should put “Mitchell Prize” in the subject line.
– The email must contain the titles of the poems, the poet’s full name, campus address, and permanent address.
– Winners will be announced by Augsburg College in April.
– In the summer, the Academy will send a letter of congratulations and a certificate to each winner or honorable mention recipient. If two winners are chosen, the prize money will be divided between them.

Deadline: March 17, 2017

submitted by yoon@augsburg.edu

The Psychology Department is proud to recognize Dr. Nancy Steblay’s important work on eyewitness memory which continues to garner national attention. Recently, Dr. Steblay presented a talk entitled “An Overview on Memory: How Reliable is it?” at a conference in Plano, Texas to an audience comprised of law enforcement officials, attorneys, and judges.

This event was sponsored by The Center for American and International Law (CAIL) – a nonprofit institution dedicated to improving the quality of justice in the United States and throughout the world.

Furthermore, Dr. Steblay has also recently received the 2017 Scholarship Grant from the Center for Teaching & Learning at Augsburg College to continue her significant research.

Grants Recipients

Congratulations Dr. Steblay!

submitted by jonesc@augsburg.edu

Have you heard about Augsburg College’s Senior Film Keystone class? We are making a short independent film called “Medallion.” Our film is about Ben who is seven years into his sobriety, and loses his wife to a car accident forcing him to come to terms with his alcoholism without his anchor. He is faced with the decision to either forget the life that he has built with her or face reality and continue to honor her memory. With our film, we hope to combat the stigma surrounding alcoholics and addicts in film as we build a new narrative.

To help fund our film, we have started an IndieGoGo and we are officially halfway past our $2,000 goal with 11 days left. Please check out the site at the link below, and donate as you are able.

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/medallion-augsburg-college-keystone-film#/
Your donation would help us rent equipment, secure locations, costume our characters, feed our cast and crew, purchase insurance, and submit our film to festivals.

If you would rather, please follow us and share our page on your social media!
https://www.instagram.com/medallion.film/
https://www.facebook.com/Medallion.film/

As you see fit, please pass this message along to people that would be interested in donating or following us on social media. We want to reach as many people as possible!

submitted by gehrken@augsburg.edu

This summer the Augsburg community will have the wonderful opportunity to purchase fresh produce that will be delivered to Augsburg College in the form of a CSA share beginning mid-June. The share will contain a variety of seasonally appropriate produce. One can expect to find treats such as basil, carrots, cilantro, sweet corn, potatoes, peppers and tomatoes at some point over the summer. Delivery begins mid-June and lasts for 18 weeks or through mid-October. The food is grown on a 140 acre farm near Plato, MN. Purchasing local produce helps to support the local economy. The farmers who grow this produce are devoted to using only natural botanical and biological methods to control pests. They use other sustainable farming practices such as biodiversity, crop rotation, cover cropping and natural fertilizers to deliver healthy and nutritious produce to the table. More information about the operation and where to order can be found at https://www.tangletowngardens.com/tangletown-gardens/csa/
or you can reach me, Nell, at gehrken@augsburg.edu.

submitted by truem@augsburg.edu

Please nominate an Augsburg Senior for the….
Marina Christensen Justice Award

The Marina Christensen-Justice Award is given to one graduating senior each year at Commencement. This person has demonstrated a dedication to the community beyond the Augsburg College campus, working in solidarity with marginalized people, as characterized by the personal and professional life of Marina Christensen-Justice.

Please send the name of the senior that you are nominating and a brief description about why you are nominating this person to truem@augsburg.edu by Friday, March 24th.

submitted by claytont@augsburg.edu

Are you visiting your dentist over Spring Break? How many of us actually use the items in the goodie bag given to us by our dentists? 

Bring these items (toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss) back to school and donate them to the Pre-Dental Student Club Hygiene Item Drive! We will be collecting donations from Monday March 20th – Friday March 31st, keep an eye out for boxes around campus!

We will be donating the items collected to local groups in need. We thank you for your support! If you have any questions about donations, please feel free to contact us at claytont@augsburg.edu . 

submitted by wiersma@augsburg.edu

Artists are looking for additional inspiration for their work in the new Center for Science, Business, and Religion. Stop by our table in Christensen Center on Thursday or Friday this week (Mar 9 and 10, between 10AM and 1PM).

Or see the art and respond online!

submitted by gudaitis@augsburg.edu

There will be a meeting in the Riverside Room at 3:30 p.m. today to discuss how the Augsburg community can help the No Dakota Access Pipeline effort. We will be discussing creating a documentary to educate people about the pipeline. This documentary will include interviews with people who have been to Standing Rock. We will also be discussing Augsburg’s relationship with Wells Fargo because of Wells Fargo’s involvement with funding the pipeline. All are welcome to join us today!

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3-4:30 p.m.
(There will be no Career Quick Stop during Spring break; call 612-330-1148 for individual appointments)

These drop-in hours are designed to expand access to career coaches and to accommodate impromptu student career questions as they arise. During Quick Stop hours students are seen on a first-come, first-served basis for brief, 15-minute drop-in appointments. These times are meant for quick career questions, brief resume or cover letter reviews, or help getting started with an internship or job search.

Quick Stop is not intended to replace longer appointments, and we regret we cannot accommodate career assessment requests during Quick Stop hours (please schedule an individual appointment: 612-330-1148).

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

Wouldn’t it be GREAT if you could get paid to do an internship?

You may be able to do just that because of a grant awarded to Augsburg College. This program serves juniors and seniors who receive financial aid, improving their odds of graduating and preparing them to enter the workforce with real-world experience in their fields of study.

To be eligible:

* Students must be in good academic standing (2.0+ GPA)

* Students must be a college junior or senior (60 credits completed) at the time of the internship (Second semester sophomores can apply as long as they hold junior standing BEFORE the internship begins)

* Students must be eligible for financial aid (work study) Not sure if you are eligible? Email studentfinances@augsburg.edu or check your awards package

* The internship must be related to your major or career aspirations

* Internships will take place Summer 2017, Fall 2017, or Spring 2018

Act now! Priority consideration is given to students who complete the short Augsburg application, so we recommend you complete it soon.

To learn more about the grant, visit http://www.augsburg.edu/strommen/. Apply for the grant thru Inside Augsburg, On Campus Jobs. Search for “Great Lakes Grant”.

If you already have an unpaid internship lined up and would like to see if it can be turned into a Great Lakes site, please contact us at 612-330-1472 and we will assist you.

submitted by jonesc@augsburg.edu

Have you heard about Augsburg College’s Senior Film Keystone class? We are making a short independent film called “Medallion.” Our film is about Ben who is seven years into his sobriety, and loses his wife to a car accident forcing him to come to terms with his alcoholism without his anchor. He is faced with the decision to either forget the life that he has built with her or face reality and continue to honor her memory. With our film, we hope to combat the stigma surrounding alcoholics and addicts in film as we build a new narrative.

To help fund our film, we have started an IndieGoGo, and we are officially halfway past our $2,000 goal with 11 days left. Please check out the site at the link below, and donate as you are able.

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/medallion-augsburg-college-keystone-film#/
Your donation would help us rent equipment, secure locations, costume our characters, feed our cast and crew, purchase insurance, and submit our film to festivals.

If you would rather, please follow us and share our page on your social media!
https://www.instagram.com/medallion.film/
https://www.facebook.com/Medallion.film/

As you see fit, please pass this message along to people that would be interested in donating or following us on social media. We want to reach as many people as possible!

submitted by flint@augsburg.edu

This past Monday, Augsburg hosted the 7th Annual Math Jeopardy competition in front of an enthusiastic audience. Students from Augsburg, Concordia-St. Paul, Macalester, and St. Thomas competed. Macalester won the competition, and Augsburg finished one point away from a tie for second place. The questions featured calculus and discrete math topics as well as categories like presidential math and math in the movies. There was even an entire category on how Ryan Gosling expresses himself with math (thanks to Miles Ott). In keeping with tradition, no alternative facts were used.

Many thanks to Unbounded math club officers, AlexAnn Koecher, Bob Laskowski, Nazih Safi, Hannah Whitington, and Thomas Kukowski, for helping organize the competition and also to the Augsburg mathletes who participated: Lidiya Ahmed, Lexander Boukal, Alice Coffman, Stewart Hagen, Lewis Istok, Bob Laskowski, and Alex Sushko. A very special thanks to Matt Haines for compiling the questions and then being the master of ceremonies.

submitted by petere@augsburg.edu

The Commons is now open for service
Breakfast 7:30am-9:45am
Continental Breakfast 9:45am-11am
Lunch 11am-1:30pm
Light Lunch 1:30pm-4:30pm
Dinner 4:30pm-7pm

Einsteins is open from 7:30am-9pm, with the Late Night Menu starting at 7pm

Nabo is open from 7:30am-8pm, with Hot Food starting at 10:30am

submitted by truem@augsburg.edu

Please nominate an Augsburg Senior for the….
Marina Christensen Justice Award

The Marina Christensen-Justice Award is given to one graduating senior each year at Commencement. This person has demonstrated a dedication to the community beyond the Augsburg College campus, working in solidarity with marginalized people, as characterized by the personal and professional life of Marina Christensen-Justice.

Please send the name of the senior that you are nominating and a brief description about why you are nominating this person to truem@augsburg.edu by Friday, March 24th.

submitted by truem@augsburg.edu

You are invited to Daral Quba Mosque, 6th Street (near the Cedar Riverside LRT station, When: 1:15pm-2:00pm Friday, March 10th for tea and coffee and a chance to meet with neighbors and Augsburg staff from the Sabo Center who are hosting this gathering.

submitted by kilgorem@augsburg.edu

Augsburg undergraduate students are invited to enter the John R. Mitchell Academy of American Poets Prize, sponsored by Jean Mitchell in honor of John Mitchell, former English Department faculty member and poet. The best group of THREE POEMS will be awarded a cash prize of $100 and a certificate from the Academy of American Poets. A poet not affiliated with Augsburg College will judge the contest.

Deadline for entries: March 17, 2017

– Poems must be sent as separate attachments to waterman@augsburg.edu
– Writers should put “Mitchell Prize” in the subject line.
– The email must contain the titles of the poems, the poet’s full name, campus address, and permanent address.
– Winners will be announced by Augsburg College in April.
– In the summer, the Academy will send a letter of congratulations and a certificate to each winner or honorable mention recipient. If two winners are chosen, the prize money will be divided between them.

submitted by gudaitis@augsburg.edu

There will be a meeting in the Riverside Room at 3:30 p.m. tomorrow to discuss how the Augsburg community can help the No Dakota Access Pipeline effort. We will be discussing creating a documentary to educate people about the pipeline. This documentary will include interviews with people who have been to Standing Rock. We will also be discussing Augsburg’s relationship with Wells Fargo because of Wells Fargo’s involvement with funding the pipeline. All are welcome to join us tomorrow!

submitted by petere@augsburg.edu

The Commons is now open for service
Breakfast 7:30am-9:45am
Continental Breakfast 9:45am-11:am
Lunch11:am-1:30pm
Light Lunch 1:30pm-4:30pm
Dinner 4:30pm-7pm

Einsteins is open from 7:30am-9pm, with the Late Night Menu starting at 7pm

Nabo is open from 7:30am-8pm, with Hot Food starting at 10:30am

submitted by wiersma@augsburg.edu

A couple of artists are looking for additional inspiration for their work in the new Center for Science, Business, and Religion. Stop by our table in Christensen Center on Thursday or Friday this week (Mar 9 and 10, between 10AM and 1PM).

Or see the art and respond online!

submitted by johnsod@augsburg.edu

Staff Senate congratulates the winners of the 2017 Outstanding Staff Awards. Thank you to everyone who nominated and wrote recommendations for their colleagues.

Learn more about the 2017 winners

submitted by gehrken@augsburg.edu

This summer the Augsburg community will have the wonderful opportunity to purchase fresh produce that will be delivered to Augsburg College in the form of a CSA share beginning mid-June. The share will contain a variety of seasonally appropriate produce. One can expect to find treats such as basil, carrots, cilantro, sweet corn, potatoes, peppers and tomatoes at some point over the summer. Delivery begins mid-June and lasts for 18 weeks or through mid-October. The food is grown on a 140 acre farm near Plato, MN. Purchasing local produce helps to support the local economy. The farmers who grow this produce are devoted to using only natural botanical and biological methods to control pests. They use other sustainable farming practices such as biodiversity, crop rotation, cover cropping and natural fertilizers to deliver healthy and nutritious produce to the table. More information about the operation and where to order can be found at https://www.tangletowngardens.com/tangletown-gardens/csa/
or you can reach me, Nell, at gehrken@augsburg.edu.

Upon ordering, enter promo code AUGGIES to receive a gift card!

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

If you have started an application to a summer 2017, or fall 2017 study abroad/study away program, the deadline is coming up on March 15!

If you have questions about your application, contact the study abroad office as soon as possible. Stop by our office in the lower level of Christensen Center, or send us an email: abroad@augsburg.edu

Don’t let the application deadline pass you by!
studyabroad.augsburg.edu

submitted by truem@augsburg.edu

Join Cedar Riverside neighbors for tea and coffee after Friday prayers outside Darul Quba mosque at 1501 S. 6th Street, Friday, March 10th from 1:15pm-2:00pm. All are welcome. Free of charge. Sponsored by the Sabo Center for the Democracy and Citizenship.

submitted by johnsod@augsburg.edu

Congratulations to Cathy Knutson, Coordinator of Fine Arts and Music and Joe Mann, Web Manager for receiving the December Auggie Pride Award. Their hard work and positive attitudes through large projects that go beyond campus have made a huge impact. 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

submitted by hagander@augsburg.edu

Our dear colleague and Administrative Assistant Amy Hanson is departing Augsburg for Salt Lake City. Please come and celebrate her talents and impact on Augsburg on Friday, March 10th during a reception following chapel at 11 a.m. We will also send her off with prayers of thanksgiving during chapel, 10:40 a.m.

submitted by truem@augsburg.edu

Join Cedar Riverside neighbors for tea and coffee after Friday prayers outside Darul Quba mosque at 1501 S. 6th Street, Friday, March 10th from 1:15pm-2:00pm. All are welcome. Free of charge. Sponsored by the Sabo Center for the Democracy and Citizenship.

submitted by glasere@augsburg.edu

Current sophomores and juniors:

Want to engage in leadership, service, and learning to make a difference at Augsburg and in the wider community?

Apply to be in one of Augsburg’s three Public Leadership Scholar Programs: Christensen Scholars, Interfaith Scholars, or Sabo Scholars.

In any one of the programs you will have the opportunity to participate in a yearlong academic seminar with a cohort of your peers. You will contribute to public leadership on campus and in the wider community in either the Christian tradition, interfaith engagement, or civic life. You will also be able to earn four upper division semester credits in religion or political science along with receiving a $2,000 scholarship.

Current sophomores and juniors who plan to study on campus all of the 2017-18 academic year are eligible to apply.

Applying: The application for all three programs is available online through the Sabo Center or the Christensen Center for Vocation websites, listed below.

Christensen Scholars: augsburg.edu/ccv/christensen-scholars-program
Interfaith Scholars: augsburg.edu/ccv/interfaith-scholars-program
Sabo Scholars: augsburg.edu/sabo/what-we-do/sabo-scholars

The application deadline is Monday, March 6, 2017.

Questions? Contact either the Christensen Center for Vocation at ccv@augsburg.edu, 612-330-1403 or the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship at sabocenter@augsburg.edu.

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Are you still in need of Augsburg Experience? Augsburg’s Center for Global Education & Experience has your solution!

Spend 3 weeks in Mexico this summer – take a class and finish up your Augsburg Experience requirement. The CGEE Mexico Study Center offers Spanish and Art classes (LAF Fine Arts) throughout the summer. Tuition is discounted for all Auggies, and scholarships are available.

Seniors – you can participate in the Graduation Ceremony, and still study abroad this summer. Treat yourself to an international experience before jumping into your job or grad school!

Summer course options are open to all students first year through seniors.

Want to learn more? Come to the Mexico Programs Info Dinner on Monday, March 6 at 6:30 pm in the Marshall Room. RSVP required: https://goo.gl/forms/zV4CFU7oyooDhsOt1

Learn more about summer courses in Mexico!

submitted by helgen@augsburg.edu

Yesterday, Augsburg President Paul Pribbenow sent an email to faculty, staff, and students about the upcoming name change of Augsburg College to “Augsburg University” this September.

As you know, the Augsburg Corporation, our governing body of representatives of four synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, voted in support of a resolution by the Augsburg Board of Regents to change our name to Augsburg University effective September 2017.

Read more about this historic moment at http://www.augsburg.edu/university/.

submitted by reeck@augsburg.edu

Congratulations to the following staff members who were recognized at the 2017 Staff Appreciation Awards for their completion of the Augsburg College Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program and/or achievement of Advanced Standing*! Thank you for your great work!

Catherine Bishop
Scott Brownell
Amanda Burgess
Kevin Cheatham
Crystal Comer
Natalie Dinki
Elaine Eschenbacher*
Ann Garvey
Sarah Griesse*
Stephen Jendraszak
Rebecca John
Scott Krajewski
Joseph Mann
Catherine Maun
Janet Morales
Abby Schnedler
Mary Stimpson
Lisa Stock
Jon Vaughan-Fier

Past and Current Certificate Recipients

submitted by kilgorem@augsburg.edu

Augsburg undergraduate students are invited to enter the John R. Mitchell Academy of American Poets Prize, sponsored by Jean Mitchell in honor of John Mitchell, former English Department faculty member and poet. The best group of THREE POEMS will be awarded a cash prize of $100 and a certificate from the Academy of American Poets. A poet not affiliated with Augsburg College will judge the contest.

Deadline for entries: March 17, 2017

– Poems must be sent as separate attachments to waterman@augsburg.edu
– Writers should put “Mitchell Prize” in the subject line.
– The email must contain the titles of the poems, the poet’s full name, campus address, and permanent address.
– Winners will be announced by Augsburg College in April.
– In the summer, the Academy will send a letter of congratulations and a certificate to each winner or honorable mention recipient. If two winners are chosen, the prize money will be divided between them.

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

If you have started an application to a summer 2017, or fall 2017 study abroad/study away program, the deadline is coming up on March 15!

If you have questions about your application, contact the study abroad office as soon as possible. Stop by our office in the lower level of Christensen Center, or send us an email: abroad@augsburg.edu

Don’t let the application deadline pass you by!
studyabroad.augsburg.edu

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Are you still in need of Augsburg Experience? Augsburg’s Center for Global Education & Experience has your solution!

Spend 3 weeks in Mexico this summer – take a class and finish up your Augsburg Experience requirement. The CGEE Mexico Study Center offers Spanish and Art classes (LAF Fine Arts) throughout the summer. Tuition is discounted for all Auggies, and scholarships are available.

Seniors – you can participate in the Graduation Ceremony, and still study abroad this summer. Treat yourself to an international experience before jumping into your job or grad school!

Summer course options are open to all students first year through seniors.

Want to learn more? Come to the Mexico Programs Info Dinner on Monday, March 6 at 6:30 pm in the Marshall Room. RSVP required: https://goo.gl/forms/zV4CFU7oyooDhsOt1

Learn more about summer courses in Mexico!

submitted by slaughte@augsburg.edu

The Enrollment Center will be closing at 2:00pm on Thursday, March 2nd.

submitted by johnsod@augsburg.edu

Staff Senate invites Augsburg staff to join their colleagues for a time of celebration and recognition on Thursday, March 2 from 2–4 p.m. in Hoversten Chapel.

inside.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/staff-appreciation

submitted by gehrken@augsburg.edu

This summer the Augsburg community will have the wonderful opportunity to purchase fresh produce that will be delivered to Augsburg College in the form of a CSA share beginning mid-June. The share will contain a variety of seasonally appropriate produce. One can expect to find treats such as basil, carrots, cilantro, sweet corn, potatoes, peppers and tomatoes at some point over the summer. Delivery begins mid-June and lasts for 18 weeks or through mid-October. The food is grown on a 140 acre farm near Plato, MN. Purchasing local produce helps to support the local economy. The farmers who grow this produce are devoted to using only natural botanical and biological methods to control pests. They use other sustainable farming practices such as biodiversity, crop rotation, cover cropping and natural fertilizers to deliver healthy and nutritious produce to the table. More information about the operation and where to order can be found at https://www.tangletowngardens.com/tangletown-gardens/csa/
or you can reach me, Nell, at gehrken@augsburg.edu.

Upon ordering, enter promo code AUGGIES to receive a gift card!

submitted by gudaitis@augsburg.edu

There will be a meeting in OGC 202 at 3:30 p.m. today to discuss how the Augsburg community can help the No Dakota Access Pipeline effort. We will be discussing creating a documentary to educate people about the pipeline. This documentary will include interviews with people who have been to Standing Rock. We will also be discussing Augsburg’s relationship with Wells Fargo because of Wells Fargo’s involvement with funding the pipeline. All are welcome to join us today!

submitted by apolloni@augsburg.edu

The Philosophy Department receives 20th place in top 20 affordable U.S. small college programs from Bestvalueschools.com:

Spanning topics from the ancient and medieval to the modern and contemporary, Augsburg College’s affordable undergraduate philosophy program is a great introduction to the history of Western thought. In addition to reading pivotal thinkers like Plato, Hegel, and Russell, philosophy majors at Augsburg are trained in critical thinking, speaking, and writing to learn how to communicate difficult ideas with confidence. Many students also pursue an honors thesis project, for which they receive one-on-one mentorship from experienced faculty. But Augsburg’s most unique offering is its interdisciplinary minor (sic.) in Computational Philosophy, which leverages both disciplines to investigate artificial intelligence, logic, and the philosophy of mind.

submitted by johnsod@augsburg.edu

Each month of the academic year, Staff Senate highlights two staff members for their outstanding work. The Auggie Pride Program was created to uplift the work of staff members who go above and beyond. Nominations can be submitted via email (staffsenate@augsburg.edu) or submit a form found at inside.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/auggie_pride.