Category: General Announcements

submitted by brauer@augsburg.edu

Auditions for the 2017-2018 Augsburg Choir will be held in the Music Building (Choir Room – M3) on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, April 24, 25 and 26.

HISTORY: The choir, now in its 84th year, is one of Augsburg’s oldest ongoing organizations. For the past 37 years it has been the anchor ensemble of the college’s Advent Vespers which is attended by some 8000 people each year.

THIS NEXT YEAR: Mark Sedio (’76) will continue as conductor for this forthcoming academic year. In addition to his role at Augsburg, Sedio is Cantor (Director of Music) at Central Lutheran Church in downtown Minneapolis. He is a widely published composer, choral and organ clinician, stand-up comedian, teacher and a specialist in multi-cultural/world music. This forthcoming year the choir will not only focus on choral repertoire from Europe (i.e. Iceland, Slovakia, Germany, Estonia), the United States and Latin America – but will partner with the National Lutheran Choir and Palestinian ethnomusicologist Zafer Tawil for a program highlighting music of the Middle East and North Africa.

SCHEDULE: The Augsburg Choir meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4:30 to 6:00 (usually 5:40 to accommodate evening classes).

WHO? YOU! Membership in the choir (by audition) is open to ANY and ALL Augsburg undergraduate students – regardless of discipline/major. Over the years we’ve worked out schedules to include those involved in athletics (football, soccer, lacrosse) and theater.

HOW? Sign-up sheets for auditions will be available at the CHOIR DESK in Christensen Hall (10:30 to 11:30) and will then be posted outside the choir room in the music building. No preparation necessary.

Audition Schedule:
Monday, April 24, 3:45 to 4:45
Tuesday, April 25, 4:00 to 5:45
Wednesday, April 26, 3:45 to 4:45

If you have questions – please contact Mark Sedio at Sedio@augsburg.edu.

submitted by davenpoj@augsburg.edu

Due to the name change to Augsburg University in September, we will not accept orders for new custom printed Augsburg College items beginning May 1. Order any personalized Augsburg College items you need to last through August by April 27. Please contact the Copy Center for critical business needs that arise after May 1. The general Augsburg College letterhead, notecards, and variety of envelopes will continue to be available at the Copy Center through August.

submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu

The Center for Wellness and Counseling welcomes our partners and friends from Paws for Learning for some furry finals stress relief on Monday April 24th, from 10:00 – 11:30 am on the Skyway Level of Lindell Library (near the Gage Center and College Possible) Please feel free to stop by for a little comfort and relaxing with some of our best four legged furry friends.

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 petere@augsburg.edu

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 10am

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

The Commons will be open from 10-11:15pm Tonight for Late Night Breakfast! Come and get free food with a student ID, served to you by Augsburg Faculty and Staff.

All Food Service Locations will be closing at 1:30pm on Friday April 28th

The Commons will be closed during the month of May.
Nabo will be open from 10am-2pm M-F with a limited menu during the month of May.
Einsteins will be open from 7:30am-1:30pm M-F with a limited menu during the month of May.

submitted by nguyenc8@augsburg.edu

Are you wanting to take part in Commencement as we send off our graduating seniors? Help with staffing Commencement! Annually we rely on staff, current students and alumni to assist with rehearsal as well as ushering and ticket taking at the ceremony for they strongly contribute to the success and smooth flow of the event. There is also the chance to see some of the ceremony with most ushering responsibilities.

Help is most needed at the AU/Grad Ceremony, but also:
-Rehearsal: Thursday, April 27 from 4:00-6:45 p.m.
-Undergraduate Graduation: Saturday, April 29 from 8:00-11:30 a.m.
-Adult Undergraduate/Graduate Studies Graduation: Saturday, April 29 from 2:00-5:30 p.m.

Please sign up today by contacting Katie Radford at radford@augsburg.edu .

submitted by greena@augsburg.edu

Because FOOD. Because FUN. Because NEIGHBORS. Because HELP!!! You have lots of options: Monday – Thursday, 4-5:30pm with the Brian Coyle Center youth; Tuesday, 11:30-1pm with adults at the Peace House; Thursday, 11:30-1:30pm with seniors at Ebenezer Tower and the Seward Towers (exercise included with lots of stairs!); Friday, 5:30-7:30pm with Ebenezer Tower seniors. Sign up to join us on one (all?) of these meals!

Sign up

submitted by greenj@augsburg.edu

A reminder that Steve Sheppard and Mark Lester, representatives of the Winds of Peace Foundation (WPF), will be available to meet with faculty interested in travel to Nicaragua that supports teaching and research interests. WPF has offered to provide financial support for projects; it has a particular interest in supporting work with curricular impact. Join them TODAY, Fri., 4/21 in the NPPF Suite (Memorial Hall 20) between 2-3:15, to learn more. All faculty are welcome. (See also Provost’s email of 4/17/2017.)

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.

submitted by brauer@augsburg.edu

Auditions for the 2017-2018 Augsburg Choir will be held in the Music Building (Choir Room – M3) on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, April 24, 25 and 26.

HISTORY: The choir, now in its 84th year, is one of Augsburg’s oldest ongoing organizations. For the past 37 years it has been the anchor ensemble of the college’s Advent Vespers which is attended by some 8000 people each year.

THIS NEXT YEAR: Mark Sedio (’76) will continue as conductor for this forthcoming academic year. In addition to his role at Augsburg, Sedio is Cantor (Director of Music) at Central Lutheran Church in downtown Minneapolis. He is a widely published composer, choral and organ clinician, stand-up comedian, teacher and a specialist in multi-cultural/world music. This forthcoming year the choir will not only focus on choral repertoire from Europe (i.e. Iceland, Slovakia, Germany, Estonia), the United States and Latin America – but will partner with the National Lutheran Choir and Palestinian ethnomusicologist Zafer Tawil for a program highlighting music of the Middle East and North Africa.

SCHEDULE: The Augsburg Choir meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4:30 to 6:00 (usually 5:40 to accommodate evening classes).

WHO? YOU! Membership in the choir (by audition) is open to ANY and ALL Augsburg undergraduate students – regardless of discipline/major. Over the years we’ve worked out schedules to include those involved in athletics (football, soccer, lacrosse) and theater.

HOW? Sign-up sheets for auditions will be available at the CHOIR DESK in Christensen Hall (10:30 to 11:30) and will then be posted outside the choir room in the music building. No preparation necessary.

Audition Schedule:
Monday, April 24, 3:45 to 4:45
Tuesday, April 25, 4:00 to 5:45
Wednesday, April 26, 3:45 to 4:45

If you have questions – please contact Mark Sedio at Sedio@augsburg.edu.

submitted by devega@augsburg.edu

Please provide your feedback on the final candidate for

Assistant Provost of Global Education & Experience

Patrick Mulvihill, MPA – visits on 4/19 – survey closes 4/20
http://augsburg.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5jsPRcPiwyH1wvr

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 11am-1:30 p.m.
Light Lunch 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Dinner 4:30-7 p.m.

submitted by greenj@augsburg.edu

A reminder that Steve Sheppard and Mark Lester, representatives of the Winds of Peace Foundation (WPF), will be available to meet with faculty interested in travel to Nicaragua that supports teaching and research interests. WPF has offered to provide financial support for projects; it has a particular interest in supporting work with curricular impact. Join them in the NPPF Suite (1st floor, Memorial Hall) between 2-3:15 on Friday, April 21, to learn more. All faculty are welcome. (See also Provost’s email of 4/17/2017.)

submitted by michaem2@augsburg.edu

Summer employment begins April 30, 2017. If you are planning on having students working over the summer, please be sure to review the information below regarding student positions for summer employment.

Summer student rates will be as follows:

Student Rate: $9.50
Student Supervisory Rate: $10.50
Research Rates: $11.00 – $14.00

Steps to follow when hiring a student worker for summer 2017

1. Students returning into a position they held previously will only need a Student Employment Hire Form submitted through Hirezon/Interview Exchange.

2. Looking for a student worker to hire? Any new position will need to be posted through Human Resources to the internal student jobs board. Student Requisitions can be submitted though Hirezon/Interview Exchange. Once it’s submitted, we will post the position online. Hiring managers will be able to view applications in real time through the system.

3. When you’ve selected a student to hire, complete the Student Employment Hire Form through Hirezon/Interview Exchange. Students who have never worked on campus before will need to fill out additional HR forms, including a background check, before they will be authorized to work.

Instructions for navigating Hirezon/Interview Exchange can be found at the link below.

http://web.augsburg.edu/hr/Student/Supervisor_Recruiting_Process.pdf

Questions? Email HR at hr@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1058.

http://web.augsburg.edu/hr/Student/Supervisor_Recruiting_Process.pdf

submitted by radford@augsburg.edu

Are you wanting to take part in Commencement as we send off our graduating seniors? Help with staffing Commencement! Annually we rely on staff, current students and alumni to assist with rehearsal as well as ushering and ticket taking at the ceremony for they strongly contribute to the success and smooth flow of the event. There is also the chance to see some of the ceremony with most ushering responsibilities.

Help is most needed at the AU/Grad Ceremony, but also:
-Rehearsal: Thursday, April 27 from 4:00-6:45 p.m.
-Undergraduate Graduation: Saturday, April 29 from 8:00-11:30 a.m.
-Adult Undergraduate/Graduate Studies Graduation: Saturday, April 29 from 2:00-5:30 p.m.

Please sign up today by contacting Katie Radford at radford@augsburg.edu .

submitted by davenpoj@augsburg.edu

Due to the name change to Augsburg University in September, we will not accept orders for new custom printed Augsburg College items beginning May 1. Order any personalized Augsburg College items you need to last through August by April 27. Please contact the Copy Center for critical business needs that arise after May 1. The general Augsburg College letterhead, notecards, and variety of envelopes will continue to be available at the Copy Center through August.

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 brauer@augsburg.edu

Auditions for the 2017-2018 Augsburg Choir will be held in the Music Building (Choir Room – M3) on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, April 24, 25 and 26.

HISTORY: The choir, now in its 84th year, is one of Augsburg’s oldest ongoing organizations. For the past 37 years it has been the anchor ensemble of the college’s Advent Vespers which is attended by some 8000 people each year.

THIS NEXT YEAR: Mark Sedio (’76) will continue as conductor for this forthcoming academic year. In addition to his role at Augsburg, Sedio is Cantor (Director of Music) at Central Lutheran Church in downtown Minneapolis. He is a widely published composer, choral and organ clinician, stand-up comedian, teacher and a specialist in multi-cultural/world music. This forthcoming year the choir will not only focus on choral repertoire from Europe (i.e. Iceland, Slovakia, Germany, Estonia), the United States and Latin America – but will partner with the National Lutheran Choir and Palestinian ethnomusicologist Zafer Tawil for a program highlighting music of the Middle East and North Africa.

SCHEDULE: The Augsburg Choir meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4:30 to 6:00 (usually 5:40 to accommodate evening classes).

WHO? YOU! Membership in the choir (by audition) is open to ANY and ALL Augsburg undergraduate students – regardless of discipline/major. Over the years we’ve worked out schedules to include those involved in athletics (football, soccer, lacrosse) and theater.

HOW? Sign-up sheets for auditions will be available at the CHOIR DESK in Christensen Hall (10:30 to 11:30) and will then be posted outside the choir room in the music building. No preparation necessary.

Audition Schedule:
Monday, April 24 3:45 to 4:45
Tuesday, April 25 4:00 to 5:45
Wednesday, April 26 3:45 to 4:45

If you have questions – please contact Mark Sedio at Sedio@augsburg.edu.

submitted by ricomem@augsburg.edu

Pre-Health Application Bootcamp is a series of guided workshops where participants work on centralized applications to health professional programs, personal statements, and secondary applications. Bootcamp begins with a personal statement workshop on Wednesday, May 3 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in Sverdrup 205. Jo Peterson will present “Your Favorite Burger: Five Paragraph Method to Create a Snatched Personal Statement.” Contact Catherina Kipper at kipper@augsburg.edu for more information. To register, go to: https://goo.gl/forms/OsStohtkGzeMmwkp2

submitted by koh@augsburg.edu

Join us for the Faculty Scholarship Display on Thursday, April 27 from 11:45am to 12:30pm in the Foss Atrium. Faculty interested in displaying their scholarship should RSVP in advance of the event (and no later than April 24th) goo.gl/Q1NFBB. Questions may directed to Bibiana Koh (koh@augsburg.edu) or Nishesh Chalise (chalise@augsburg.edu). All participating faculty should arrive by 11:15 am to set up.

https://docs.google.com/a/augsburg.edu/forms/d/1dkJITxG-T1mf2Je7tzgI-bjSqxqehhlZ6z9eZbSoLA4/edit

submitted by ally@augsburg.edu

Please join the campus community to meet the 3 finalists for the position of Assistant Provost of Global Education & Experience. Finalist presentations will describe their vision for global education at Augsburg University and how their leadership style will serve as a catalyst for realizing this vision. Each presentation will be followed by QA.

• Monday, 4/17 2:45-3:30, OGC 100 | Karen Rodriguez
• Tuesday, 4/18 2:45-3:30, OGC 100 | Heidi Soneson
• Wednesday, 4/19 2:45-3:30, Lindell 301 | Patrick Mulvihill

Surveys to gather campus community feedback will be available after each presentation

CV Links:
Karen Rodriguez: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-NMQlb0pRHoSExPb2t0dDlVQzg

Heidi Soneson: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-NMQlb0pRHoOXFwUC1BcjR3cTg

Patrick Mulvihill: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-NMQlb0pRHoMWdaM1dLLWZuRVE

submitted by truem@augsburg.edu

The Homework Help Program at Trinity Congregation here in Cedar Riverside is looking for people to work with youth on their homework any afternoon of the week that fits your schedule. The program goes from 3:30pm-6:00pm. You can go for one hour or more. This is a good way to use your community service hours.
If you are interested or for more information, you can contact Mary Laurel True, truem@augsburg.edu or Kasi at tutoring@trinitylutherancongregation.org

submitted by lgeorge@augsburg.edu

Join other cyclists for breakfast on April 19 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commons.

As a way to build Augsburg’s bike commuter community and encourage others to bike to work instead of drive, let’s all have breakfast together. Join us if you regularly bike to work, have biked even once in the last year, or even are thinking about biking to work.

Hosted by Matt Fischer and Lee George

*Paying for breakfast is on your own.

If you have questions contact Lee at lgeorge@augsburg.edu.

submitted by waterman@augsburg.edu

Senior English major Anne Dierberger has won the 2017 Academy of American Poets John R. Milton Award for her poem, “Them, again.” Marimar Bustos received Honorable Mention for her poem, “Recounting El Mozote.” The judge was Matt Rasmussen, National Book Award finalist and winner of the Walt Whitman Award and visiting poet at Gustavus Adolphus College.

submitted by ally@augsburg.edu

Please join the campus community to meet the 3 finalists for the position of Assistant Provost of Global Education & Experience. Finalist presentations will describe their vision for global education at Augsburg University and how their leadership style will serve as a catalyst for realizing this vision. Each presentation will be followed by QA.

• Monday, 4/17 2:45-3:30, OGC 100 | Karen Rodriguez
• Tuesday, 4/18 2:45-3:30, OGC 100 | Heidi Soneson
• Wednesday, 4/19 2:45-3:30, Lindell 301 | Patrick Mulvihill

Surveys to gather campus community feedback will be available after each presentation

CV Links:
Karen Rodriguez: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-NMQlb0pRHoSExPb2t0dDlVQzg

Heidi Soneson: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-NMQlb0pRHoOXFwUC1BcjR3cTg

Patrick Mulvihill: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-NMQlb0pRHoMWdaM1dLLWZuRVE

submitted by ribeiro@augsburg.edu

The HPE Department is collecting gently used athletic shoes and equipment for the Cedar Riverside School and the Check it out program. Please drop off items at the collection boxes located in the 3rd floor of Kennedy Center and Sabo Center. We will collect items until April 21. Yard games would be greatly appreciated, but any donations would be great.

submitted by petere@augsburg.edu

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 10am

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

submitted by hendricb@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg College Bookstore hours for this week are as follows:
Monday (April 17th) – Thursday (April 20th): 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday (April 21st): 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday (April 22nd): 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

**If you are still in need of Graduation Garb, please feel free to come and see us in the bookstore! We will be selling Graduation Regalia from now through Commencement.

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Study Abroad/Away is hiring.

Calling all study abroad returnees and international students. The Center for Global Education & Experience is hiring a new Peer Advisor to start this summer.

This is a key office support position supporting students who want to study abroad or study away in the US. Responsibilities in this position include: Peer Advising, library upkeep, office management, Event Promotion, Maintenance of online application system, and study abroad/away promotion through peer-to-peer outreach, class visits, tabling, and social media.

We can offer 15-35 hours per week this summer (depending on your schedule/needs) and/or starting in August. During the semesters, we offer 10 hours per week.

Click the link below for job description and application. Contact abroad@augsburg.edu for more information or questions.

Job Info & Application

submitted by michaem2@augsburg.edu

Summer employment begins April 30th, 2017. If you are planning on having students working over the summer, please be sure to review the information below regarding student positions for summer employment.

Summer student rates will be as follows:

Student Rate: $9.50
Student Supervisory Rate: $10.50
Research Rates: $11.00 – $14.00

Steps to follow when hiring a student worker for summer 2017

1. Students returning into a position they held previously will only need a Student Employment Hire Form submitted through Hirezon/Interview Exchange.

2. Looking for a student worker to hire? Any new position will need to be posted through Human Resources to the internal student jobs board. Student Requisitions can be submitted though Hirezon/Interview Exchange. Once it’s submitted, we will post the position online. Hiring managers will be able to view applications in real time through the system.

3. When you’ve selected a student to hire, complete the Student Employment Hire Form through Hirezon/Interview Exchange. Students who have never worked on campus before will need to fill out additional HR forms, including a background check, before they will be authorized to work.

Instructions for navigating Hirezon/Interview Exchange can be found at the link below.

http://web.augsburg.edu/hr/Student/Supervisor_Recruiting_Process.pdf

Questions? Email HR at hr@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1058.

http://web.augsburg.edu/hr/Student/Supervisor_Recruiting_Process.pdf

submitted by brauer@augsburg.edu

Auditions for the 2017-2018 Augsburg Choir will be held in the Music Building (Choir Room – M3) on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, April 24, 25 and 26.

HISTORY: The choir, now in its 84th year, is one of Augsburg’s oldest ongoing organizations. For the past 37 years it has been the anchor ensemble of the college’s Advent Vespers which is attended by some 8000 people each year.

THIS NEXT YEAR: Mark Sedio (’76) will continue as conductor for this forthcoming academic year. In addition to his role at Augsburg, Sedio is Cantor (Director of Music) at Central Lutheran Church in downtown Minneapolis. He is a widely published composer, choral and organ clinician, stand-up comedian, teacher and a specialist in multi-cultural/world music. This forthcoming year the choir will not only focus on choral repertoire from Europe (i.e. Iceland, Slovakia, Germany, Estonia), the United States and Latin America – but will partner with the National Lutheran Choir and Palestinian ethnomusicologist Zafer Tawil for a program highlighting music of the Middle East and North Africa.

SCHEDULE: The Augsburg Choir meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4:30 to 6:00 (usually 5:40 to accommodate evening classes).

WHO? YOU! Membership in the choir (by audition) is open to ANY and ALL Augsburg undergraduate students – regardless of discipline/major. Over the years we’ve worked out schedules to include those involved in athletics (football, soccer, lacrosse) and theater.

HOW? Sign-up sheets for auditions will be available at the CHOIR DESK in Christensen Hall (10:30 to 11:30) and will then be posted outside the choir room in the music building. No preparation necessary.

Audition Schedule:
Monday, April 24 3:45 to 4:45
Tuesday, April 25 4:00 to 5:45
Wednesday, April 26 3:45 to 4:45

If you have questions – please contact Mark Sedio at Sedio@augsburg.edu.

submitted by ally@augsburg.edu

Please join the campus community to meet the 3 finalists for the position of Assistant Provost of Global Education & Experience. Finalist presentations will describe their vision for global education at Augsburg University and how their leadership style will serve as a catalyst for realizing this vision. Each presentation will be followed by Q and A.

• Monday, 4/17 2:45-3:30, OGC 100 | Karen Rodriguez
• Tuesday, 4/18 2:45-3:30, OGC 100 | Heidi Soneson
• Wednesday, 4/19 2:45-3:30, Lindell 301 | Patrick Mulvihill

Surveys to gather campus community feedback will be available after each presentation

CV Links:
Karen Rodriguez: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-NMQlb0pRHoSExPb2t0dDlVQzg

Heidi Soneson: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-NMQlb0pRHoOXFwUC1BcjR3cTg

Patrick Mulvihill: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-NMQlb0pRHoMWdaM1dLLWZuRVE

submitted by hendricb@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg College Bookstore will be closed Friday, April 14th. The bookstore will open again on Monday, April 17th, from 9 am – 5 pm. Thank you and have a great weekend.

submitted by hendricb@augsburg.edu

Do you still need your graduation regalia for commencement? No problem! The Augsburg College Bookstore will be carrying graduation garb until after commencement. We will be open the day of commencement from 10 am – 2 pm. We will also have a table set up right at commencement check-in.

submitted by radford@augsburg.edu

Are you wanting to take part in Commencement as we send off our graduating seniors? Help with staffing Commencement! Annually we rely on staff, current students and alumni to assist with rehearsal as well as ushering and ticket taking at the ceremony for they strongly contribute to the success and smooth flow of the event. There is also the chance to see some of the ceremony with most ushering responsibilities.

Help is needed:
-Rehearsal: Thursday, April 27 from 4:00-6:45 p.m.
-Undergraduate Graduation: Saturday, April 29 from 8:00-11:30 a.m.
-Adult Day/Graduate Studies Graduation: Saturday, April 29 from 2:00-5:30 p.m. – extra help is really needed here!

Please sign up today by contacting Katie Radford at radford@augsburg.edu .

submitted by leem3@augsburg.edu

The Auggies would like to invite all faculty and staff to our home game on Wednesday, April 19th, for a 3:30pm doubleheader against Concordia Moorhead. Stop by the concession stand for a free tub of popcorn! We appreciate all you do for us!

submitted by radford@augsburg.edu

Are you wanting to take part in Commencement as we send off our graduating seniors? Help with staffing Commencement! Annually we rely on staff, current students and alumni to assist with rehearsal as well as ushering and ticket taking at the ceremony for they strongly contribute to the success and smooth flow of the event. There is also the chance to see some of the ceremony with most ushering responsibilities.

Help is needed:
-Rehearsal: Thursday, April 27 from 4:00-6:45 p.m.
-Undergraduate Graduation: Saturday, April 29 from 8:00-11:30 a.m.
-Adult Day/Graduate Studies Graduation: Saturday, April 29 from 2:00-5:30 p.m. – extra help is really needed here!

Please sign up today by contacting Katie Radford at radford@augsburg.edu .

We need all hands on deck!

submitted by bosst@augsburg.edu

As a reminder the copy center, mailroom and shipping will be closed for Good Friday.

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Study Abroad/Away is hiring.

Calling all study abroad returnees and international students. The Center for Global Education & Experience is hiring a new Peer Advisor to start this summer.

This is a key office support position supporting students who want to study abroad or study away in the US. Responsibilities in this position include: Peer Advising, library upkeep, office management, Event Promotion, Maintenance of online application system, and study abroad/away promotion through peer-to-peer outreach, class visits, tabling, and social media.

We can offer 15-35 hours per week this summer (depending on your schedule/needs) and/or starting in August. During the semesters, we offer 10 hours per week.

Watch for the job posting on the HR website soon, or contact abroad@augsburg.edu to express interest in applying.

submitted by swansonl@augsburg.edu

A-mail publication will be suspended on Friday, April 14, as the College observes the Good Friday holiday. Publication of A-mail will resume Monday, April 17.

All messages submitted after midnight on April 12 will be distributed on April 17.

Send questions or concerns via email to a-mail-corrections@augsburg.edu.

submitted by petere@augsburg.edu

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 10am

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

Nabo and Einsteins will be closed from Friday 4/14- Sunday 4/16.

On Friday April 14th The Commons will only be open from 11am-1pm for Brunch, and 5-7pm for Dinner. On Saturday and Sunday The Commons will have normal Brunch and Dinner hours, 11:30am-1pm, and 5-7pm.

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

The tuition benefit program is a wonderful benefit for faculty and staff 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 1 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 ally@augsburg.edu

Please join the campus community to meet the 3 finalists for the position of Assistant Provost of Global Education & Experience. Finalist presentations will describe their vision for global education at Augsburg University and how their leadership style will serve as a catalyst for realizing this vision. Each presentation will be followed by QA.

• Monday, 4/17 2:45-3:30, OGC 100 | Karen Rodriguez
• Tuesday, 4/18 2:45-3:30, OGC 100 | Heidi Soneson
• Wednesday, 4/19 2:45-3:30, Lindell 301 | Patrick Mulvihill

Surveys to gather campus community feedback will be available after each presentation

CV Links:
Karen Rodriguez: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-NMQlb0pRHoSExPb2t0dDlVQzg

Heidi Soneson: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-NMQlb0pRHoOXFwUC1BcjR3cTg

Patrick Mulvihill: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-NMQlb0pRHoMWdaM1dLLWZuRVE

submitted by truem@augsburg.edu

The Homework Help Program at Trinity Congregation here in Cedar Riverside is looking for people to work with youth on their homework any afternoon of the week that fits your schedule. The program goes from 3:30pm-6:00pm. You can go for one hour or more. This is a good way to use your community service hours.
If you are interested or for more information, you can contact Mary Laurel True, truem@augsburg.edu or Kasi at tutoring@trinitylutherancongregation.org

submitted by nikpay@augsburg.edu

Jila Nikpay’s documentary, Dreaming With Lola (2016) will be premiered at the San Francisco Green Film Festival on Sunday April 23 at the Roxie Theater, San Francisco as well as Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF) at the St. Anthony Main Theatre 2 @ 7:10 pm.

Other screenings include Twin Cities Public Television (TPT) on May 14 & 15, and Walker Art Center on August 3 rd.

More info and trailer on MSPIFF website.

http://prod3.agileticketing.net/WebSales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=276733~163a5c15-c3ae-4635-ba12-bbe995cbeb29&

submitted by hendricb@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg College Bookstore will be closed this Friday, April 14th. We will open again on Monday, April 17th, from 9:00 am-5:00 pm.

submitted by myers@augsburg.edu

Do you plan on working with children, youth or young adults?
If so, you should consider becoming a Youth Studies minor. This minor is
designed to pair well with any other major including Political Science, HPE,
Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Theology and Public Leadership,
etc. There are some great classes being offered in this minor next year,
including a class in the UK! So take a look at our website to learn more.

http://www.augsburg.edu/youth-studies/

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Whether your program abroad/away was 8 days or a year, or whether you’re still abroad, you went last month or two years ago, you probably had an unforgettable experience! Would you like to share your experience with other Auggies, and inspire someone else to go abroad/away?

Please take 5 minutes to share a quick reflection and photo with us to add to our 2017-18 Augsburg Study Abroad/Away brochure.

All submissions received by April 24 will also be entered into a drawing for one of three $25 Target gift cards! Each photo you share will add an additional entry into the drawing. Up to 5 entries per person.

Submit a Reflection Now!

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Now is the time to start planning ahead for study abroad. Short-term study abroad/away programs are a perfect way to have a global experience while maintaining your busy life. Check out the new opportunities for Winter Break, Spring Break, and Summer 2018 options.

Study in England, New York, Mexico, Thailand and Laos, Denmark and Iceland, Palestine and Israel, Greece, Puerto Rico, and China!

Get the details on study abroad next year

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 during the important event days. 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. Students will be coming from all over the country (as far as Hawaii) and we may also have a few international students on campus.
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. You will serve as another student’s introduction to the Twin Cities, and have the opportunity to connect with non-Augsburg students.

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

submitted by swansonl@augsburg.edu

A-mail publication will be suspended on Friday, April 14, as the College observes the Good Friday holiday. Publication of A-mail will resume Monday, April 17.

All messages submitted after midnight on April 12 will be distributed on April 17.

Send questions or concerns via email to a-mail-corrections@augsburg.edu.

submitted by lgeorge@augsburg.edu

Join other cyclists for breakfast on April 19th at 8:30 am in the Commons.

As a way to build Augsburg’s bike commuter community and encourage others to bike to work instead of drive, let’s all have breakfast together. Join us if you regularly bike to work, have biked even once in the last year, or even are thinking about biking to work.

Hosted by Matt Fischer and Lee George

*Paying for breakfast is on your own.

If you have questions contact Lee at lgeorge@augsburg.edu.

submitted by radford@augsburg.edu

Are you wanting to take part in Commencement as we send off our graduating seniors? Help with staffing Commencement! Annually we rely on staff, current students and alumni to assist with rehearsal as well as ushering and ticket taking at the ceremony for they strongly contribute to the success and smooth flow of the event. There is also the chance to see some of the ceremony with most ushering responsibilities.

Help is needed:
-Rehearsal: Thursday, April 27 from 4:00-6:45 p.m.
-Undergraduate Graduation: Saturday, April 29 from 8:00-11:30 a.m.
-Adult Day/Graduate Studies Graduation: Saturday, April 29 from 2:00-5:30 p.m.

Please sign up today by contacting Katie Radford at radford@augsburg.edu .

We need all hands on deck!

submitted by ally@augsburg.edu

Please join the campus community to meet the 3 finalists for the position of Assistant Provost of Global Education & Experience. Finalist presentations will describe their vision for global education at Augsburg University and how their leadership style will serve as a catalyst for realizing this vision. Each presentation will be followed by QA.

• Monday, 4/17 2:45-3:30, OGC 100 | Karen Rodriguez
• Tuesday, 4/18 2:45-3:30, OGC 100 | Heidi Soneson
• Wednesday, 4/19 2:45-3:30, Lindell 301 | Patrick Mulvihill

Surveys to gather campus community feedback will be available after each presentation

CV Links:
Karen Rodriguez: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-NMQlb0pRHoSExPb2t0dDlVQzg

Heidi Soneson: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-NMQlb0pRHoOXFwUC1BcjR3cTg

Patrick Mulvihill: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-NMQlb0pRHoMWdaM1dLLWZuRVE

submitted by myers@augsburg.edu

The Religion department will be launching a new degree in Theology and Public Leadership in the fall of 2017. This degree program will be replacing the Youth and Family Ministry Degree. This new major will include concentrations in Youth Studies, Leadership and Management, Community Engagement, Worship and Music, Environmental Stewardship, Advocacy and Public Policy, Human Service, and Cross-Cultural Relations. We are excited for this new endeavor and for the leaders it will produce for our faith communities. Please visit our website for more information – http://www.augsburg.edu/religion/tpl/

http://www.augsburg.edu/religion/tpl/

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

The tuition benefit program is a wonderful benefit for faculty and staff 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 1 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 ribeiro@augsburg.edu

The HPE Department is collecting gently used athletic shoes and equipment for the Cedar Riverside School and the Check it out program. Please drop off items at the collection boxes located in the 3rd floor of Kennedy Center and Sabo Center. We will collect items until April 21. Yard games would be greatly appreciated, but any donations would be great.

submitted by johnsod@augsburg.edu

Be engaged in the Augsburg community by serving on Staff Senate. If you’d like to become a senator or nominate a colleague, send your candidate(s) names to staffsenate@augsburg.edu by Thursday, April 13.

Learn more about becoming apart of Staff Senate

Be engaged in the Augsburg community by serving on Staff Senate. If you’d like to become a senator or nominate a colleague, send your candidate(s) names to staffsenate@augsburg.edu by Thursday, April 13.

Learn more about becoming apart of Staff Senate

submitted by lgeorge@augsburg.edu

Join other cyclists for breakfast on April 19th at 8:30 am in the cafeteria.

As a way to build Augsburg’s bike commuter community and encourage others to bike to work instead of drive, let’s all have breakfast together. Join us if you regularly bike to work, have biked even once in the last year, or even are thinking about biking to work.

Hosted by Matt Fischer and Lee George

*Paying for breakfast is on your own.

If you have questions contact Lee at lgeorge@augsburg.edu.

submitted by ribeiro@augsburg.edu

The HPE Department is collecting gently used athletic shoes and equipment for the Cedar Riverside School and the Check It Out program. Please drop off items at the collection boxes located in the 3rd floor of Kennedy Center and Sabo Center. We will collect items until April 21st. Yard games would be greatly appreciated, but any donations would be great!

submitted by weisss@augsburg.edu

Augsburg alumna Paris Yarbrough ’13 is looking to help a St. Thomas University law school colleague of hers find a furnished room to rent. Chelsea is looking to find a place in the Twin Cities in June. Ideally, Chelsea would like to rent a furnished room from a faculty or staff member of Augsburg or an area higher education institution. She is looking for a 1-year lease term or longer, as her anticipated date of graduation is May 2019. She does not drive, so would like to be near mass transit. If you are interested and/or able to rent a furnished room, please contact Chelsea at: chelsea150592@gmail.com.

submitted by ally@augsburg.edu

Please join the campus community to meet the 3 finalists for the position of Assistant Provost of Global Education and Experience. Finalist presentations will describe their vision for global education at Augsburg University and how their leadership style will serve as a catalyst for realizing this vision. Each presentation will be followed by QA.

• Monday, 4/17 2:45-3:30, OGC 100 | Karen Rodriguez
• Tuesday, 4/18 2:45-3:30, OGC 100 | Heidi Soneson
• Wednesday, 4/19 2:45-3:30, Lindell 301 | Patrick Mulvihill

Surveys to gather campus community feedback will be available after each presentation

CV Links:
Karen Rodriguez: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-NMQlb0pRHoSExPb2t0dDlVQzg

Heidi Soneson: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-NMQlb0pRHoOXFwUC1BcjR3cTg

Patrick Mulvihill: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-NMQlb0pRHoMWdaM1dLLWZuRVE

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Study Abroad/Away is hiring.

Calling all study abroad returnees and international students. The Center for Global Education & Experience is hiring a new Peer Advisor to start this summer.

This is a key office support position supporting students who want to study abroad or study away in the US. Responsibilities in this position include: Peer Advising, library upkeep, office management, Event Promotion, Maintenance of online application system, and study abroad/away promotion through peer-to-peer outreach, class visits, tabling, and social media.

We can offer 15-35 hours per week this summer (depending on your schedule/needs) and/or starting in August. During the semesters, we offer 10 hours per week.

Watch for the job posting on the HR website soon, or contact abroad@augsburg.edu to express interest in applying.

submitted by petere@augsburg.edu

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 10am

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

Nabo and Einsteins will be closed from Friday 4/14- Sunday 4/16.

On Friday April 14th The Commons will only be open from 11am-1pm for Brunch, and 5-7pm for Dinner. On Saturday and Sunday The Commons will have normal Brunch and Dinner hours, 11:30am-1pm, and 5-7pm.

submitted by corbin@augsburg.edu

Do you like to paint? Draw? Do you write spoken word? We are looking for you! On April 22 at 7:30pm the Augsburg Orchestra has a concert at the end of ADSG Environmental Action Committee’s event “Environmental Synergy.” We are calling all spoken and visual artists to contribute to the performance with a dance, poem, painting, drawing, etc. Want to know more? Contact Grace Corbin at corbin@augsburg.edu.

submitted by truem@augsburg.edu

Homework Help at Trinity Lutheran-down the block-needs extra help after our students leave for the semester and before the school year ends from 3:30pm-6:00pm, Monday-Friday at Trinity Congregation (2 blocks from campus0 2001 Riverside Avenue. You will be paired with a neighborhood youth for an hour or 2 (whatever fits your schedule) to work with them on their homework. You can use your community service hours!
Please contact Mary Laurel True, if you are interested in this opportunity, truem@augsburg.edu. Thanks!

submitted by radford@augsburg.edu

Are you wanting to take part in Commencement as we send off our graduating seniors? Help with staffing Commencement! Annually we rely on staff, current students and alumni to assist with rehearsal as well as ushering and ticket taking at the ceremony for they strongly contribute to the success and smooth flow of the event. There is also the chance to see some of the ceremony with most ushering responsibilities.

Help is needed:
-Rehearsal: Thursday, April 27 from 4:00-6:45 p.m.
-Undergraduate Graduation: Saturday, April 29 from 8:00-11:30 a.m.
-Adult Day/Graduate Studies Graduation: Saturday, April 29 from 2:00-5:30 p.m.

Please sign up today by contacting Katie Radford at radford@augsburg.edu .

We need all hands on deck!

submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu

The Center for Wellness and Counseling welcomes Paws for Learning TODAY from 10:30 – 11:30 am in the CWC office. Please feel free to stop by for some furry stress relief as we enter the last two weeks of classes!

submitted by weisss@augsburg.edu

Augsburg alumna Paris Yarbrough ’13 is looking to help a St. Thomas University law school colleague of hers find a furnished room to rent. Chelsea is looking to find a place in the Twin Cities in June. Ideally, Chelsea would like to rent a furnished room from a faculty or staff member of Augsburg or an area higher education institution. She is looking for a 1-year lease term or longer, as her anticipated date of graduation is May 2019. She does not drive, so would like to be near mass transit. If you are interested and/or able to rent a furnished room, please contact Chelsea at: chelsea150592@gmail.com.

submitted by devega@augsburg.edu

Please join the campus community to meet the 3 finalists for the position of Assistant Provost of Global Education and Experience. Finalist presentations will describe their vision for global education at Augsburg University and how their leadership style will serve as a catalyst for realizing this vision. Each presentation will be followed by QA.

• Monday, 4/17 2:45-3:30, OGC 100 | Karen Rodriguez
• Tuesday, 4/18 2:45-3:30, OGC 100 | Heidi Soneson
• Wednesday, 4/19 2:45-3:30, Lindell 301 | Patrick Mulvihill

Surveys to gather campus community feedback will be available after each presentation.

CV Links:
Karen Rodriguez: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-NMQlb0pRHoSExPb2t0dDlVQzg

Heidi Soneson: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-NMQlb0pRHoOXFwUC1BcjR3cTg

Patrick Mulvihill: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-NMQlb0pRHoMWdaM1dLLWZuRVE

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, Traveler’s 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 Monday, April 10. Please join us in welcoming Ruby!

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 holleric@augsburg.edu

After 17 years of dedicated support for faculty and student research, Bill Wittenbreer is hanging up his bow tie and moving on to his next act in life. In honor of his service and collegiality, the History Department and the library are jointly hosting a farewell party, and you are cordially invited. Please join us on Tuesday, April 11, between 3 and 4:30 p.m. in Lindell Library room 301 to wish Bill a fond farewell. Light refreshments will be served. Bow ties optional.

Bill’s last day will be May 1, so if you can’t join us on Tuesday, you still have time to stop by the library to say goodbye and thank Bill for sharing the past 17 years of his life with us.

submitted by hansonjl@augsburg.edu

Jila Nikpay, instructor in film, will be screening her original documentary “Dreaming with Lola” at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival on April 23.

“Dreaming With Lola” is a documentary short. Following her dream of owning a small farm, Khaiti Hallstein struggles with the uncertainty of her work yet keeps a sense of humor when faced with unexpected life lessons from her ducks.

Tickets and More Information

submitted by hansonjl@augsburg.edu

The 2017 Augsburg Student Film and Screenplay Festival presented by the Fine Arts Film Scholars was held Saturday, April 1.

The festival was a juried screening of work created by Augsburg film students. This year’s festival programmers reviewed 24 films and 4 screenplays.

Congratulations to the award recipients:
Best Fiction – “The Stranger in the Woods” by Winston Heckt
Best Documentary – “The Voice of Dance” by NokLam Chan
Best Experimental – “Conversations with God” by Winston Heckt
Best Director – “A Purposeful Jar” – Joel Myers, Director
Best Cinematography – “Stranger in the Woods” – Winston Heckt
Best Editing – “Trip” – Joel Myers, Editor
Sound Design – “Earworm” – Lukas Olson, Sound
Responsible Filmmaking – “The Paper Problem” by Lukáš Barbuščák, Lukas Olson, Brigitta Zosel, Francesca Chiari
Screenplay – “The Bering Strait” by Meredith Carstens
Best of Show – “The Stranger in the Woods” by Winston Heckt
Audience Choice – “Conversations with God” by Winston Heckt

Students who won and were not in attendance should see Professor Jenny Hanson for their award.

submitted by johnsod@augsburg.edu

Be engaged in the Augsburg community by serving on Staff Senate. If you’d like to become a senator or nominate a colleague, send your candidate(s) names to staffsenate@augsburg.edu by Thursday, April 13.

Learn more about becoming a part of Staff Senate

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.

submitted by radford@augsburg.edu

Are you wanting to take part in Commencement as we send off our graduating seniors? Help with staffing Commencement.

Annually we rely on our volunteers to help assist with rehearsal as well as ushering and ticket taking at the ceremony. Our volunteers strongly contribute to the success and smooth flow of the event.

Help is needed for the following:
-Rehearsal: Thursday, April 27 from 4:00-6:45 p.m.
-Undergraduate Graduation: Saturday, April 29 from 8:00-11:30 a.m.
-Adult Day/Graduate Studies Graduation: Saturday, April 29 from 2:00-5:30 p.m.

Please sign up today by contacting Katie Radford at radford@augsburg.edu .

We need all hands on deck!

submitted by hendricb@augsburg.edu

There will be a Grad Fair for our Rochester students. This Grad Fair will be from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. on Monday, April 10, at Bethel Lutheran Church, 810 3rd Avenue SE, Rochester, MN 55904.

There will also be treats to celebrate this exciting time for our Graduates.

Want to know what your Graduation Garb will cost Monday at the Fair?
Bachelor’s cap, gown, tassel is regularly $64.98, but on Monday you will receive a $10 discount for a Grad Fair Price of $54.98.

Master’s cap, gown, tassel, hood is regularly $100.98, but on Monday you will receive a $10 discount for a Grad Fair Price of $90.98.

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 hendricb@augsburg.edu

We will be having our Grad Fair today in the Augsburg College Bookstore from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.- 6 p.m. We will have representatives from Herff Jones on-site, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., to assist with any questions you may have about regalia, class ring purchase and any other graduation needs you may have.

There will also be treats to celebrate this exciting time for our Graduates.

Want to know what your graduation garb will cost at the Fair?
Bachelor’s cap, gown, tassel is regularly $64.98, but today you will receive a $10 discount for a Grad Fair price of $54.98.

Master’s cap, gown, tassel, hood is regularly $100.98, but today you will receive a $10 discount for a Grad Fair price of $90.98.

Can’t make the Grad Fair? No problem. Graduation garb will be available in the Augsburg College Bookstore from now THROUGH the day of Commencement.

Can’t make it into the bookstore? No problem. Call and charge your graduation garb over the phone, and have it shipped to you for a flat $7.50 fee. (No expedited orders please as expedited shipping is not available. Shipping out UPS/UPS pick-up only happens once a day.)

submitted by reeck@augsburg.edu

An additional “All About Bias” workshop has been added in May.

“All About Bias” is a hybrid, group-format e-learning workshop that is a part of the Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program and provides an introduction to understanding and responding to unconscious bias in any workplace setting or interaction. Relevant to employees of all levels, participation in this workshop can positively impact all aspects of an organization. This workshop explores the hidden and pervasive nature of unconscious bias – how it works in the human brain, how it can impact workplace interactions and decisions, and how individuals can respond when they encounter it in themselves.

For more information about this workshop, contact Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Initiatives Staff at diversity@augsburg.edu.

Click here to register!

submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu

We welcome to campus three finalists for the position of StepUP Director.
Monday, April 10 1:30-2:30 p.m. Marshall Room
Tuesday, April 11, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Riverside Room
Wednesday, April 12, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Kennedy 303

Campus community members are invited to attend.

submitted by ribeiro@augsburg.edu

The HPE Department is collecting gently used athletic shoes and equipment for the Cedar Riverside School and the Check it out program. Please drop off items at the collection boxes located in the 3rd floor of Kennedy Center and Sabo Center. We will collect items until April 21. Yard games would be greatly appreciated, but any donations would be great.

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 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Nabo is open from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The Commons is open from 11:30 a.m. –  1 p.m., and 5-7 p.m.

Sunday
Einsteins and Nabo are closed
The Commons is open from 11:30 a m – 1 p.m., and 5-7 p.m.

submitted by hansonjl@augsburg.edu

Congratulations to Jake Moore, senior film student, recipient of a Student Production Crystal Pillar Award from the Upper Midwest Emmy® Chapter/Foundation for his animated short film “Interface.” “Interface” is short animation that asks: What is time? Is it real? Why do we follow its seemingly strict structure? An intruder brings these questions to light.

Moore accepted the award at the annual National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences-Upper Midwest Student Production Awards ceremony held Friday, March 31.

Augsburg films were nominated in fiction, documentary, animation, and public affairs/community service.

For a complete list of recipients visit:
http://midwestemmys.org/20170331/2017-college-spa-recipients/

A replay of the event is also available: https://thecube.com/event/725344

submitted by petere@augsburg.edu

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 10am

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

submitted by petere@augsburg.edu

Come to The Commons at lunch Today for Tiger Sushi! Fresh made rolls will include California Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, Caterpillar, Sake Maki, and a Veggie Roll

submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu

At last week’s Memorial Blood Center spring blood drive Augsburg achieved its highest ever percentage of donations at 105% That means from just last week’s drive alone Auggies helped save potentially 103 lives!! Twenty-two donors were first timers — thank you. Eight donors were double red call donors — thank you, too.

CWC also wants to thank Taylor Mattice and the Student Athlete Advisory Council for their partnership in tabling and promoting the event as well as having student athletes assist the day of the donation at the snack bar area.

Thank you again and we will be back in October for our fall blood drive.

submitted by radford@augsburg.edu

Are you wanting to take part in Commencement as we send off our graduating seniors? Help with staffing Commencement! Annually we rely on our volunteers to help assist with ushering and ticket taking at the ceremony. Our volunteers strongly contribute to the success and smooth flow of the event.

Volunteers are needed:
-Undergraduate Graduation: Saturday, April 29 from 8:00-11:30 a.m.
-Adult Day/Graduate Studies Graduation: Saturday, April 29 from 2:00-5:30 p.m.

Please sign up today by contacting Katie Radford at radford@augsburg.edu.

We need all hands on deck!

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The HPE Department is collecting gently used athletic shoes and equipment for the Cedar Riverside School and the Check it out program. Please drop off items at the collection boxes located in the 3rd floor of Kennedy Center and Sabo Center. We will collect items until April 21st. Yard games would be greatly appreciated, but any donations would be great!

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Do you have extra unused dental hygiene items around??

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 through the end of the semester, 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 . 

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The tuition benefit program is a wonderful benefit for faculty and staff 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 1 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.

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We will be having our Grad Fair this Friday in the bookstore from 10 am – 2 pm; and 4 pm- 6pm. We will have representatives from Herff Jones on-site, from 10 am – 2 pm, to assist with any questions you may have about regalia, class ring purchase and any other graduation needs you may have.

There will also be treats to celebrate this exciting time for our Graduates!

Can’t make it in this Friday? Don’t worry! You can still come into the bookstore and purchase your Graduation Garb ANYTIME during bookstore business hours from this Friday until graduation.

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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

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Be engaged in the Augsburg community by serving on Staff Senate. If you’d like to become a senator or nominate a colleague, send your candidate(s) names to staffsenate@augsburg.edu by Thursday, April 13.

Learn more about becoming apart of Staff Senate

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Want to know what your Graduation Garb will cost this Friday at the Fair?
Bachelor’s cap, gown, tassel is regularly $64.98, but on Friday you will receive a $10 discount for a Grad Fair Price of $54.98.

Master’s cap, gown, tassel, hood is regularly $100.98, but on Friday you will receive a $10 discount for a Grad Fair Price of $90.98.

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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.