Augsburg University News and Announcements
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Hi. I have received a few emails about people losing editing/admin access to their website at augsburg.edu or sites.augsburg.edu.
I created the linked page with a few troubleshooting efforts to see if you did lose access.
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This research study (IRB #: 2022-32-03) is designed to compare two different skill-building training programs that may help college students develop adjustment-related skills. You are eligible to participate if you are a current Augsburg undergraduate student.
If you decide to participate, you will be asked to come to our Augsburg Psychology research laboratory for 4 sessions over the course of one month. The sessions include an initial orientation meeting and three sessions focused on one of two skills-building programs (you will be randomly assigned to one of the two–like a flip of a coin). Both programs involve mini-informational videos as well as experiential activities for you to complete. We will also have you complete a few personality measures. You will be assigned a peer coach who will work with you as progress through the study and guide you through the study components. Each of the sessions will last approximately 30 to 45 minutes. Finally, we will check in one last time 3-months after the study is over for a brief online survey.
Participants will receive up to $35 for their participation. $5 for each of the first three sessions, and $10 for both the fourth session and the 3 month follow-up. Alternatively, Augsburg University Psychology students will receive up to $25 and 4 research credits.
To participate, please complete this participant inquiry form: https://tinyurl.com/Skill-Building
The researchers conducting this study are part of the Identity and Well-being Research Lab at Augsburg University (iwellLab@augsburg.edu or 612-656-6560), directed by Dr. Alex Ajayi, Assistant Professor of Psychology (E-mail: ajayi@augsburg.edu, Phone: 612-330-1146). If you have questions or concerns, you may contact us via the emails and phone numbers specified above.
Please consider forwarding this to other individuals who may meet the criteria for participation. Thank you for your consideration!
submitted by johnso91@augsburg.edu
This year Augsburg Staff Senate will host an in-person Staff Appreciation Event on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 from 3:00-4:30 p.m. in the Hoversten Chapel, Foss Hall.
We are now accepting nominations to honor outstanding staff and outstanding newcomers at Augsburg. Here is a link to the nomination form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePBjwlSWV5dUJULatosWK65FgKEeuj1nywgJ74attOiE8h0w/viewform
Nominations for the Outstanding Staff and Newcomer Awards are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 3, 2023. Nominations are welcomed from any current member of the campus community – staff, faculty, or students.
The Staff Appreciation Program is intended to recognize staff members who have made an important contribution to the campus community over the past year. Recipients of the Outstanding Staff Award provide exceptional service to others, work collaboratively across divisions or departments, demonstrate a clear commitment to equity and inclusion, and enhance the objectives of their department and the mission of Augsburg University through creativity, innovation, and hard work.
The Newcomer Award recognizes a staff person who has made a significant impact on campus life in a short amount of time. Staff who have been at Augsburg for two years or less (as of March 1, 2023) are eligible to receive this award.
Staff Senate will award five Outstanding Staff awards and one Newcomer award during the in-person event on March 22nd.
Visit the Staff Senate web page for additional information: https://inside.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/staff-appreciation/
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Longfellow Community Council
Free the Deeds Training Opportunity
Be a part of erasing racial covenants and writing a new future for your block, your neighborhood, and our city of Minneapolis, one deed at a time.
Join one of these training sessions at the LCC Office or on Zoom to learn about the work happening here in Greater Longfellow and how you can be involved!
Our next training session is Wednesday, March 15th from 6 to 7:30pm.
Find out the history of your deed and then volunteer – engage your people, share our survey, table or door knock.
If you have any questions or want more information you can contact info@longfellow.org or call 612-722-4529.
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KFAI observes Black Herstory/AfroFutures Month with 25 hours of all Black programming on 90.3FM and kfai.org on February 25, 2023
Black community members are invited to call the voice note line and leave a response to one of the following prompt questions. Their response will be recorded and aired in year-round observances of Blackness and during programming on Feb 25th.
Voice Note Line: (612) 887-5070
Prompts:
-Which resonates with you more: Black History or Black Futures Month? Why?
-What exactly matters to you about Black Life?
-What is the most underrated moment in Black History?
-What does the AfroFuture look like to you?
-Black History is made everyday. What happened today?
-What Black Ancestor are you honoring today?
-Who are the young, gifted and Black mentors of the AfroFuture?
-Tell a story about what you were doing during an important event in Black History
-When did you start being proud to be Black?
-Who is the greatest Black performer/visual artist/athlete/politician/person in your opinion?
-Who is a Black queer and/or trans person you admire and why?
-Tell a story about Black history or Black futures in the Twin Cities/Minnesota
–Create your own prompt and call in!
For programming schedule and more info on KFAI’s Black Herstory/AfroFutures Month – 25 hours of all Black programming on February 25, 2023, you can visit kfai.org/bfm23
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Environmental Stewardship is conducting Augsburg’s 2023 Transportation Survey for all students, staff, and faculty.
Tell us about your commute to campus and your experience with Augsburg’s transportation programs and benefits! We will use your input from this survey for climate data reporting and to inform transportation policy and programming. This survey takes about 10 minutes to complete.
Your participation in this survey enters you into a drawing for a $50 gift card to a local business! 4 winners will be selected.
This survey is available closes on Monday 2/27.
Thank you for your participation!
Questions? Email: environmentalstewardship@augsburg.edu
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Do you have clothes that need repair? Are you interested in learning how to sew? Do you want to find creative ways to keep old items out of the landfill?
Join Spanish Professor Dr. Riveros and the ShareShop team in the ShareShop (Science 8B) every Monday starting 2/27 from 10:30 am – 12 pm to sew.
No supplies or no experience? Not a problem! We will have fabric, thread, and other sewing supplies available in the ShareShop to use during this time. If you are new to sewing, we are happy to provide instructions. Or if you have a project you’re working on, feel free to bring that too.
We hope to see you there!
Questions? Email: environmentalstewardship@augsburg.edu
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Due to the forecasted weather, the Registrar’s Office and Student Financial Services will be closed today, February 22nd, and tomorrow, February 23rd.
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This research study (IRB #: 2022-32-03) is designed to compare two different skill-building training programs that may help college students develop adjustment-related skills. You are eligible to participate if you are a current Augsburg undergraduate student.
If you decide to participate, you will be asked to come to our Augsburg Psychology research laboratory for 4 sessions over the course of one month. The sessions include an initial orientation meeting and three sessions focused on one of two skills-building programs (you will be randomly assigned to one of the two–like a flip of a coin). Both programs involve mini-informational videos as well as experiential activities for you to complete. We will also have you complete a few personality measures. You will be assigned a peer coach who will work with you as progress through the study and guide you through the study components. Each of the sessions will last approximately 30 to 45 minutes. Finally, we will check in one last time 3-months after the study is over for a brief online survey.
Participants will receive up to $35 for their participation. $5 for each of the first three sessions, and $10 for both the fourth session and the 3 month follow-up. Alternatively, Augsburg University Psychology students will receive up to $25 and 4 research credits.
To participate, please complete this participant inquiry form: https://tinyurl.com/Skill-Building
The researchers conducting this study are part of the Identity and Well-being Research Lab at Augsburg University (iwellLab@augsburg.edu or 612-656-6560), directed by Dr. Alex Ajayi, Assistant Professor of Psychology (E-mail: ajayi@augsburg.edu, Phone: 612-330-1146). If you have questions or concerns, you may contact us via the emails and phone numbers specified above.
Please consider forwarding this to other individuals who may meet the criteria for participation. Thank you for your consideration!
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CWC walk-in hours are canceled Wednesday and Thursday due to weather. If you are in need of assistance, please call 612-330-1707 or email cwc@augsburg.edu and Phanny, or Admin Program Coordinator will assist you.
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
KFAI observes Black Herstory/AfroFutures Month with 25 hours of all Black programming on 90.3FM and kfai.org on February 25, 2023
Black community members are invited to call the voice note line and leave a response to one of the following prompt questions. Their response will be recorded and aired in year-round observances of Blackness and during programming on Feb 25th.
Voice Note Line: (612) 887-5070
Prompts:
-Which resonates with you more: Black History or Black Futures Month? Why?
-What exactly matters to you about Black Life?
-What is the most underrated moment in Black History?
-What does the AfroFuture look like to you?
-Black History is made everyday. What happened today?
-What Black Ancestor are you honoring today?
-Who are the young, gifted and Black mentors of the AfroFuture?
-Tell a story about what you were doing during an important event in Black History
-When did you start being proud to be Black?
-Who is the greatest Black performer/visual artist/athlete/politician/person in your opinion?
-Who is a Black queer and/or trans person you admire and why?
-Tell a story about Black history or Black futures in the Twin Cities/Minnesota
–Create your own prompt and call in!
For programming schedule and more info on KFAI’s Black Herstory/AfroFutures Month – 25 hours of all Black programming on February 25, 2023, you can visit kfai.org/bfm23
KFAI’s Black Herstory/AfroFutures Month – 25 hours of all Black programming on February 25, 2023
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The MN Private Colleges’ Fair scheduled for today, has been cancelled by the consortium due to the weather.
Unfortunately, the fair will not be rescheduled. We encourage students to visit the MN Private College web site, (https://www.mnpcfair.org/) as you are still able to research companies that were registered for the fair. Employers are still actively seeking students for their internships and full-time positions, so If there are employers that you had planned to visit with, please reach out to them via email, LinkedIn or visit their career web page.
If questions, please contact us at careers@augsburg.edu.
Thanks
Strommen Career & Internship Staff
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Augsburg’s TRIO McNair Scholars Program is recruiting students for Fall 2023 admission. Eligible applicants will be at Junior status by the end of Spring 2024 and available to conduct full-time research Summer 2024. Students from all majors are welcome to apply, though preference is given to applicants that are interested in pursuing a doctoral (Ph.D.) degree. The priority deadline to apply is March 31; however, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all participant slots are filled.
The TRIO McNair Scholars Program works with students who are members of groups underrepresented in graduate education and who exhibit strong academic potential. The goal of the program is to prepare Scholars for graduate study through coursework, academic advising, workshops, and involvement in undergraduate research and other scholarly activities. The program also assists with securing admission to and financial assistance for enrollment in graduate programs. Students will acquire the research skills necessary to succeed in graduate school through a paid research internship ($6000) with an Augsburg faculty member during Summer of 2024.
The McNair Scholars Program is federally-funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, to be eligible, applicants must be first-generation (neither parent graduated from a four-year college or university) AND low-income AND/OR may be persons from groups underrepresented in graduate education. The Department of Education defines these groups as African-American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Hispanic/Latino. Additionally, applicants must be either U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents and maintain at least a 2.8 cumulative GPA (3.0+ preferred).
If you’re interested in learning more about McNair or you’re unsure whether you qualify, please contact Lara Crombie, Program Coordinator, crombie@augsburg.edu.
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Environmental Stewardship is conducting Augsburg’s 2023 Transportation Survey for all students, staff, and faculty.
Tell us about your commute to campus and your experience with Augsburg’s transportation programs and benefits! We will use your input from this survey for climate data reporting and to inform transportation policy and programming. This survey takes about 10 minutes to complete.
Your participation in this survey enters you into a drawing for a $50 gift card to a local business! 4 winners will be selected.
This online survey close Monday 2/27.
Thank you for your participation!
Questions? Email: environmentalstewardship@augsburg.edu
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The Interfaith Institute will be postponing the Dinner Discussion on Spirituality and Mental Health Feb 23rd due to the winter storm warning.
Please stay tuned for updates about a new date 🙂
Stay safe and warm!
Questions? Email: ulringj@augsburg.edu
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We will be upgrading Agresso the weekend of March 10-12. Agresso powers Records and Registration, Human Resources, Finance and Payroll.
This means the following services will be offline Friday March 10 (after 5 PM) until Monday March 13:
* Records and Registration (registration, class rosters, grades)
* Agresso Web / Administrative Self Service (paystubs, W2s)
* Agresso desktop (student record lookup, financial reporting, HR records)
With the upgrade the product name “Agresso” will be retired from the software and will be instead branded “Unit4 ERP.” Unit4 is the company that owns the Agresso product.
After the upgrade the employee web Administrative Self service (paystubs, W2s) will have a modern look-and-feel. Documentation provided by HR and IT will be updated soon after.
Updates will be posted on the IT Service Status Page https://au-ls-it-status.statushub.io/
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On the ground floor of the Anderson residence hall, the Augsburg Campus Cupboard is buzzing with activity. A student worker reminds fellow Auggies to grab a box or a bag for their free groceries, and around 15 students are shopping in Augsburg’s free food cupboard.
Today, there is plenty of fresh produce – salad greens, apples and pears, onions and potatoes in addition to fresh herbs and berries. A refrigerator stands full of milk, yogurt, cheese, and dairy alternatives, and a freezer contains frozen chicken, ready-to-eat meals, and tortillas. The week before, the cupboard distributed a shipment of halal beef, goat meat, and salmon. Students browse canned goods, fresh bread, dried beans, pasta, and rice in addition to coconut milk, oil, vinegar, ketchup, fish sauce, Tabasco, and salad dressings.
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The Augsburg Pre-Physician Assistant Club (APPAC) is having their next general meeting TODAY during chapel time (1035-1105am) in Hagfors 106. We’ll be debating topics in medical ethics and learning some tips for how to answer ethics questions during a PA school interview.
We also invite you to watch the Virtual Pre-Health Workshops put on by URGO and Gustavus College. They are every Wednesday in Feb., 630-730pm. See the post in A-mail for more info., to RSVP, or to ask any questions.
– TODAY: Health Professions 101 Virtual Workshop
Please RSVP on Auggie Life and we hope to see you there!
Branwen
submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu
Ready to learn or improve your Spanish skills? Take a class with Augsburg in Mexico this summer and complete Augsburg Experience, too!
Classes are available at all levels, at various times, and specialized courses for pre-med or ministry are available.
Apply by April 1
LANGUAGE & CULTURE IN MEXICO
– various dates throughout summer
– 4 to 12 credits
– SPA – Spanish courses at all levels beginning to advanced, can fulfill Language requirements
– independent study or internship also possible
MEDICAL SPANISH & CLINICAL OBSERVERSHIP in MEXICO
– June 8 – July 31
– 8 credits
– SPA 218: Spanish for Healthcare professionals
– INS/SPA 399: Observership
SPANISH FOR MINISTRY & PUBLIC THEOLOGY in MEXICO
– June 8 – July 24
– 8 credits
– SPA 111 Beginning Spanish I
– SPA 116 Beginning Spanish for Ministry
– Upper-level courses available, if needed
To learn more about these programs and start an application, get in touch:
Visit the link, below
Email us at abroad@augsburg.edu
Stop by our office: Science Hall 110
submitted by schacht5@augsburg.edu
This research study (IRB #: 2022-32-03) is designed to compare two different skill-building training programs that may help college students develop adjustment-related skills. You are eligible to participate if you are a current Augsburg undergraduate student.
If you decide to participate, you will be asked to come to our Augsburg Psychology research laboratory for 4 sessions over the course of one month. The sessions include an initial orientation meeting and three sessions focused on one of two skills-building programs (you will be randomly assigned to one of the two–like a flip of a coin). Both programs involve mini-informational videos as well as experiential activities for you to complete. We will also have you complete a few personality measures. You will be assigned a peer coach who will work with you as progress through the study and guide you through the study components. Each of the sessions will last approximately 30 to 45 minutes. Finally, we will check in one last time 3-months after the study is over for a brief online survey.
Participants will receive up to $35 for their participation. $5 for each of the first three sessions, and $10 for both the fourth session and the 3 month follow-up. Alternatively, Augsburg University Psychology students will receive up to $25 and 4 research credits.
To participate, please complete this participant inquiry form: https://tinyurl.com/Skill-Building
The researchers conducting this study are part of the Identity and Well-being Research Lab at Augsburg University (iwellLab@augsburg.edu or 612-656-6560), directed by Dr. Alex Ajayi, Assistant Professor of Psychology (E-mail: ajayi@augsburg.edu, Phone: 612-330-1146). If you have questions or concerns, you may contact us via the emails and phone numbers specified above.
Please consider forwarding this to other individuals who may meet the criteria for participation. Thank you for your consideration!
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Hello, I am selling two guitars (1 electric & 1 acoustic). Prices and pictures are available below, flexible on the prices! Please reach out for any questions or offers at edensm@augsburg.edu
https://docs.google.com/document/d/13C4VoCXfNzO3JyXtWb-1Wo5mmC99anN_KGFeKltV8dQ/edit
submitted by hernaner@augsburg.edu
Greetings, Augsburg Community! It is with great honor that I invite you to support our students and communities who have been fighting for our immigrant communities to have the right of a driver’s license for more than a decade. It is an issue of human rights and public safety that will allow our immigrant communities to drive without the fear of deportation or being racially profiled.
Join us for the final senate vote on February 21st, where the MN Senate will vote on the Driver’s Licenses for All bill. There will be programming all day, so join us when you can. Visit the link to stay updated and share the news!
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Environmental Stewardship is conducting Augsburg’s 2023 Transportation Survey for all students, staff, and faculty.
Tell us about your commute to campus and your experience with Augsburg’s transportation programs and benefits! We will use your input from this survey for climate data reporting and to inform transportation policy and programming.
This survey takes about 10 minutes to complete.
Your participation in this survey enters you into a drawing for a $50 gift card to a local business! 4 winners will be selected.
This online survey is available from Feb 13th – Feb 27th.
Thank you for your participation!
Questions? Email: environmentalstewardship@augsburg.edu
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
02/16/2023: Graduate Assistant Men’s Soccer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999886935199-graduate-assistant-men-s-soccer
02/16/2023: Head Women’s Soccer Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999886894733-head-women-s-soccer-coach
02/16/2023: Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999886845640-assistant-director-of-transfer-admissions
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Ready to learn or improve your Spanish skills? Take a class with Augsburg in Mexico this summer and complete Augsburg Experience, too!
Classes are available at all levels, at various times, and specialized courses for pre-med or ministry are available.
Apply by April 1
LANGUAGE & CULTURE IN MEXICO
– various dates throughout summer
– 4-12 credits
– SPA – Spanish courses at all levels beginning to advanced, can fulfill Language requirements
– independent study or internship also possible
MEDICAL SPANISH & CLINICAL OBSERVERSHIP in MEXICO
– June 8 – July 31
– 8 credits
– SPA 218: Spanish for Healthcare professionals
– INS/SPA 399: Observership
SPANISH FOR MINISTRY & PUBLIC THEOLOGY in MEXICO
– June 8 – July 24
– 8 credits
– SPA 111 Beginning Spanish I
– SPA 116 Beginning Spanish for Ministry
– Upper-level courses available, if needed
To learn more about these programs and start an application, get in touch:
Visit the link, below
Email us at abroad@augsburg.edu
Stop by our office: Science Hall 110
submitted by jorenbyb@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Pre-Physician Assistant Club (APPAC) is having their next general meeting on Wed. Feb. 22nd during chapel time (1035-1105am) in Hagfors 106. We’ll be debating topics in medical ethics and learning some tips for how to answer ethics questions during a PA school interview.
We also invite you to watch the Virtual Pre-Health Workshops put on by URGO and Gustavus College. They are every Wednesday in Feb., 630-730pm. See the post in A-mail for more info., to RSVP, or to ask any questions.
– Wed. Feb. 22: Health Professions 101 Virtual Workshop
Please RSVP on Auggie Life and we hope to see you there!
Branwen
submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu
Are you interested in the ways people and culture are impacted by music, culture, and community? This summer course might be for you!
The two-week Music Therapy in South Korea summer course is open to students in Music Therapy, Music, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Biopsychology, Education, and students in related fields who have a strong interest in the intersections of music, health, and culture.
Applications for this program are due April 1.
***MUSIC THERAPY IN SOUTH KOREA***
• Travel July 6-19, 2023
• MUS 374 or 474
• graduate course options available
This program completes the Augsburg Experience for all participants.
MUS 374 is the course option for non-Music Therapy majors, and would be a general elective credit.
Got questions? Get in touch: abroad@augsburg.edu
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Environmental Stewardship is conducting Augsburg’s 2023 Transportation Survey for all students, staff, and faculty.
Tell us about your commute to campus and your experience with Augsburg’s transportation programs and benefits! We will use your input from this survey for climate data reporting and to inform transportation policy and programming. This survey takes about 10 minutes to complete.
Your participation in this survey enters you into a drawing for a $50 gift card to a local business! 4 winners will be selected.
This online survey is available from Feb 13th – Feb 27th.
Thank you for your participation!
Questions? Email: environmentalstewardship@augsburg.edu
submitted by jorenbyb@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Pre-Physician Assistant Club (APPAC) is having their next general meeting on Wed. Feb. 22nd during chapel time (1035-1105am) in Hagfors 106. We’ll be debating topics in medical ethics and learning some tips for how to answer ethics questions during a PA school interview.
We also invite you to watch the Virtual Pre-Health Workshops put on by URGO and Gustavus College. They are every Wednesday in Feb., 630-730pm. See the post in A-mail for more info., to RSVP, or to ask any questions.
– Wed. Feb. 22: Health Professions 101 Virtual Workshop
Please RSVP on Auggie Life and we hope to see you there!
Branwen
submitted by johnso91@augsburg.edu
This year Augsburg Staff Senate will host an in-person Staff Appreciation Event on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 from 3:00-4:30 p.m. in the Hoversten Chapel, Foss Hall.
We are now accepting nominations to honor outstanding staff and outstanding newcomers at Augsburg. Here is a link to the nomination form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePBjwlSWV5dUJULatosWK65FgKEeuj1nywgJ74attOiE8h0w/viewform
Nominations for the Outstanding Staff and Newcomer Awards are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 3, 2023. Nominations are welcomed from any current member of the campus community – staff, faculty, or students.
The Staff Appreciation Program is intended to recognize staff members who have made an important contribution to the campus community over the past year. Recipients of the Outstanding Staff Award provide exceptional service to others, work collaboratively across divisions or departments, demonstrate a clear commitment to equity and inclusion, and enhance the objectives of their department and the mission of Augsburg University through creativity, innovation, and hard work.
The Newcomer Award recognizes a staff person who has made a significant impact on campus life in a short amount of time. Staff who have been at Augsburg for two years or less (as of March 1, 2023) are eligible to receive this award.
Staff Senate will award five Outstanding Staff awards and one Newcomer award during the in-person event on March 22nd.
Visit the Staff Senate web page for additional information: https://inside.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/staff-appreciation/
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Primary Responsibilities : Under the direction of the Head Coach
– Identify and recruit talented and qualified prospective student-athletes according to program recruiting plan, pursuant to NCAA, MIAC and Augsburg recruiting and admissions standards and regulations.
– Perform all practice coaching responsibilities, analyze film and facilitate team meetings.
– Instruct student-athletes on physical health, team concepts, safety, and sport-specific skills on both an individual and team basis.
– Teach, advise and mentor student-athletes on life-skills.
– Monitor and support academic progress of student-athletes/teams to exceed athletic department standards; intervenes with appropriate corrective action as needed.
– Maintain acceptable student-athlete retention rates to the team and/or institution.
Additional Responsibilities
– Assist with budget management, fundraising, travel planning and program organization as assigned.
– Assist with Alumni/parent communication and involvement, including organizing events as appropriate.
– Assist with organizing and participating in team community-service event(s).
– Assist with camps and clinics.
– Supervise student workers, if applicable.
– All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).
Terms of Fellowship:
– The fellow must be accepted by an Augsburg graduate program
– The fellow must be enrolled in an Augsburg graduate program for a minimum of two (2) courses per-term (6 credits).
– The duration of the fellowship is two years. If a fellow vacates the fellowship prior to the conclusion of the two year term, or is not able to maintain satisfactory academic standing, all tuition costs/benefits will be assumed by the fellow.
– The Fellow will receive full tuition benefits. Fellows are fully responsible for payment of all non-tuition costs, including student fees, parking fees, finance charges on unpaid balances, books/supplies, etc.
– In addition to full tuition benefits, the fellow will receive a $6,000 annual stipend.
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
02/16/2023: Graduate Assistant Men’s Soccer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999886935199-graduate-assistant-men-s-soccer
02/16/2023: Head Women’s Soccer Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999886894733-head-women-s-soccer-coach
02/16/2023: Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999886845640-assistant-director-of-transfer-admissions
02/10/2023: Maintenance Technician
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999885518346-maintenance-technician
02/10/2023: Assistant Groundskeeper
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999885455138-assistant-groundskeeper
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
Are you fluent in Spanish? Do you want to support Twin Cities students as they learn and grow? We would love to get you involved in our Spanish Debate League. You can learn more about the activity at upcoming Spanish Debate Info Sessions, hosted by the College of Liberal Arts | University of Minnesota Liberal Arts Engagement Hub.
No debate experience is needed!
Join us on February 21st from 5:30-6:30 PM, or March 1st from 3:30-4:40 PM to learn more! Please sign up via Eventbrite to indicate your interest.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/learn-about-the-spanish-debate-league-tickets-541231717637
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Reproductive Freedom Lobby Day
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2023 AT 8 AM – 4 PM
Minnesota State Capitol: 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, St Paul, MN
Minnesotans made their voices heard by electing the first pro-reproductive freedom state legislature in decades. But the work isn’t done, now we must show up louder and stronger than ever to push decision makers to pass bold legislation protecting and expanding abortion access in Minnesota.
Our Leadership Agenda for Abortion Access creates a clear path, but legislators need to hear from you that reproductive rights, health, and justice is still a priority for you. On lobby day, you will have the opportunity to ask your representative to:
– Repeal Minnesota’s Unnecessary Restrictions to Abortion
– Protect Patients from Post-Roe Attacks
– Ensure Equitable and Affordable Access to Abortion Care
You will get the resources and training you need to be equipped to talk to your representatives. You’ll also get to hear from leaders and healthcare providers across the state who are fighting for reproductive freedom. The day will culminate with a rally in the rotunda.
Register at: https://unrestrictmn.org/lobbyday/
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Minnesota History Day is looking for volunteer judges!
There are multiple opportunities available for judges–virtual and in-person–for the Spring 2023 MN History Day. As a judge, you work as a team with 2-3 other judges to review projects and select the strongest to advance to the next level of the competition. It’s a great way to connect with High School students in Minnesota, meet other educators, and really just pretty dang fun (and there are good snacks). Some virtual options and regional judging happens before National History Day on April, 22!
You can learn more and register at: https://www.mnhs.org/historyday/contests-and-judging/judges.
If you’re curious about what it’s like, email gilmerje@augsburg.edu.
You can learn more and register at: https://www.mnhs.org/historyday/contests-and-judging/judges.
submitted by bordons@augsburg.edu
Environmental Stewardship is conducting Augsburg’s 2023 Transportation Survey for all students, staff, and faculty.
Tell us about your commute to campus and your experience with Augsburg’s transportation programs and benefits! We will use your input from this survey for climate data reporting and to inform transportation policy and programming.
Your participation in this survey enters you into a drawing for a $50 gift card to a local business! 4 winners will be selected.
This online survey is available from Feb 13th – Feb 27th.
Thank you for your participation!
Questions? Email: environmentalstewardship@augsburg.edu
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
DAY AT THE CAPITOL 2023
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 from 9:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Join us for Day at the Capitol 2023 where you can advocate for increased funding for education. Your legislators need to hear from you about the Minnesota State Grant program and other causes that are important to you.
What happens at Day at the Capitol?
You’ll attend a Minnesota State Grant advocacy and lobbying training with student advocates from Augsburg and other Minnesota private colleges. Then you’ll meet with legislators (we’ll make appointments for you in advance) and have lunch at the Capitol. The Minnesota Private College Council will host a Q&A session with public policy experts and policymakers and will provide everything you need to be a successful advocate.
The group from Augsburg will take the light rail to and from the Capitol together. There will also be an optional pizza night on Tuesday, February 28 to meet other advocates from Augsburg and get ready for your day of civic engagement.
Register by visiting the Minnesota Private College Council website: https://www.mnprivatecolleges.org/news-events/events/day-capitol
Have questions or need help? Stop by the Sabo Center for Citizenship and Democracy in the basement of Anderson Hall.
Register by visiting the Minnesota Private College Council website
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Minnesota History Day is looking for volunteer judges!
There are multiple opportunities available for judges–virtual and in-person–for the Spring 2023 MN History Day. As a judge, you work as a team with 2-3 other judges to review projects and select the strongest to advance to the next level of the competition. It’s a great way to connect with High School students in Minnesota, meet other educators, and really just pretty dang fun (and there are good snacks). Some virtual options and regional judging happens before National History Day on April, 22!
You can learn more and register at: https://www.mnhs.org/historyday/contests-and-judging/judges.
If you’re curious about what it’s like, email gilmerje@augsburg.edu.
submitted by haley@augsburg.edu
When you look forward to leaving college and entering the workforce, what’s on your mind? Fill out this anonymous two-question Google Form survey to let us know what you think about life after graduation: https://forms.gle/yRqRarin6HfixYp48
The Forum on Workplace Inclusion is the nation’s largest workplace diversity, inclusion, and equity conference, and we’ll share the perspectives of Augsburg’s upcoming graduates (class of 2023) with the more than 1,400 professionals from a variety of industries who attend each year.
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
02/10/2023: Maintenance Technician
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999885518346-maintenance-technician
02/10/2023: Assistant Groundskeeper
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999885455138-assistant-groundskeeper
02/09/2023: Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999885045673-public-safety-officer
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
Support Girls & Gender Expansive Youth In Financial Literacy Leadership Debates
Are you a woman or gender expansive person employed or studying in the field of finance?
The Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, serves middle and high school students in the Twin Cities. We are looking for leaders to join us as volunteer debate judges for our Financial Literacy Leadership Debates program.
In this program, girls and gender expansive youth learn about core financial literacy subjects through the fun, engaging, and competitive vehicle of debate. The topic this year involves the advantages and disadvantages of banking at a large national bank versus a local credit union.
No debate experience is needed – we will train you. Attend our luncheon at Augsburg University in late spring and share your story! Please sign up here for more information (dates TBA):
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to more than 1,200 Twin Cities students. We’re seeking remote volunteers for the 2023 Spring Semester!
We know that one of the reasons debate helps students improve their literacy is that students are engaging with all four foundational skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Because many of the students we work with are English language learners, one of the most powerful tools we have to help rookie debaters learn is auditory supplements to our written packets. With these recordings, students at all skill levels will be able to follow along with the text as they read, learn evidence while doing other tasks like doing chores or riding the bus, and rapidly improve their literacy and information retention.
How You Can Help
We are seeking volunteers to record our evidence packets at a conversational pace (120 words per minute). Help us record evidence for the following programs:
• East African Debate: Record nonfiction evidence about a topic central to the East African Debate community in the Twin Cities (TBD), written in English. Recordings needed by March 1st.
• Financial Literacy Leadership Debates: Record nonfiction evidence regarding the advantages and disadvantages of banking at a large national institution versus a small, local credit union. Recordings needed by April 1st.
Volunteers need to be able to speak slowly, clearly, and with energy. No special recording equipment is required, although we do ask that you record in a quiet space with minimal distractions. We can edit your audio for you.
Interested? Please contact Rebecca at froehlic@augsburg.edu to let us know, and/or fill out this form: https://forms.gle/j3KeHjxUjpsuvmic6
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
The Minnesota Urban Debate League (MNUDL) is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming in the Twin Cities to middle and high school students. We’re in the middle of our middle school debate season, and we need judges!
We’re paying $55/tournament for folks who want to serve as debate judges at our upcoming tournaments. No prior experience is needed. We will train you before the tournament. You must be able to pass a background check, and to be paid, be able to receive checks in the US.
Sign up on the calendar here to participate! https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/
submitted by schacht5@augsburg.edu
This research study (IRB #: 2022-32-03) is designed to compare two different skill-building training programs that may help college students develop adjustment-related skills. You are eligible to participate if you are a current Augsburg undergraduate student.
If you decide to participate, you will be asked to come to our Augsburg Psychology research laboratory for 4 sessions over the course of one month. The sessions include an initial orientation meeting and three sessions focused on one of two skills-building programs (you will be randomly assigned to one of the two–like a flip of a coin). Both programs involve mini-informational videos as well as experiential activities for you to complete. We will also have you complete a few personality measures. You will be assigned a peer coach who will work with you as progress through the study and guide you through the study components. Each of the sessions will last approximately 30 to 45 minutes. Finally, we will check in one last time 3-months after the study is over for a brief online survey.
Participants will receive up to $35 for their participation. $5 for each of the first three sessions, and $10 for both the fourth session and the 3 month follow-up. Alternatively, Augsburg University Psychology students will receive up to $25 and 4 research credits.
To participate, please complete this participant inquiry form: https://tinyurl.com/Skill-Building
The researchers conducting this study are part of the Identity and Well-being Research Lab at Augsburg University (iwellLab@augsburg.edu or 612-656-6560), directed by Dr. Alex Ajayi, Assistant Professor of Psychology (E-mail: ajayi@augsburg.edu, Phone: 612-330-1146). If you have questions or concerns, you may contact us via the emails and phone numbers specified above.
Please consider forwarding this to other individuals who may meet the criteria for participation. Thank you for your consideration!
submitted by huertag@augsburg.edu
Please take a few minutes to fill out the Campus Cupboard Survey. This will help us determine how better to meet your food needs at the Campus Cupboard. Please fill out this form by March 13th; 3 students who fill it out will be randomly selected to win a $20 gift card to a local restaurant. All survey responses will be kept anonymous.
Here are some local businesses from which you are able to get a gift card:
Articulture
Cafe Racer
Curry in a Hurry
Tamu
Pow Wow Grounds
Freewheel Bike
Feminist Book Club
Bench pressed
Northern Clay Center
Thank You
submitted by hendricg@augsburg.edu
2023 3on3 CO-ED Basketball INTRAMURAL (3on3
Half Court) Registration is January 31st ( email hendricg@augsburg.edu) until Feb 24th.
Start Date Feb 28th 6pm in the Gym. Check website for all the details, Schedule and times.
https://athletics.augsburg.edu/sports/2009/3/12/gen011008.aspx
submitted by peacock@augsburg.edu
With the recent closing of the encampment in the Cedar Riverside neighborhood, the Afghan Cultural Society, located in a storefront on Cedar Avenue, is seeing more unsheltered individuals stopping in and asking for help. Cold weather gear is especially needed. To help the Afghan Cultural Society respond to this immediate need, Health Commons and the Sabo Center are collecting new or gently used hats, gloves, and coats. Handwarmers are also appreciated. Please place donations in the bin outside of the Nursing Department (first floor of Science Hall).
submitted by bordons@augsburg.edu
Environmental Stewardship is conducting Augsburg’s 2023 Transportation Survey for all students, staff, and faculty.
Tell us about your commute to campus and your experience with Augsburg’s transportation programs and benefits! We will use your input from this survey for climate data reporting and to inform transportation policy and programming.
This survey takes about 10 minutes to complete.
Your participation in this survey enters you into a drawing for a $50 gift card to a local business! 4 winners will be selected.
This online survey is available from Feb 13th – Feb 27th.
Thank you for your participation!
Questions? Email: environmentalstewardship@augsburg.edu
submitted by parkso@augsburg.edu
Human resources has planned Social Security webinar. If you are preparing for retirement, this webinar provide the latest updates and will cover the most questions you may have.
[Social Security 101: Thursday, February 16 at 4:00 pm]
Rhonda Whiteneck, Public Affaires Specialist at Social Security Administration, will present details not only on the retirement program but will cover the filing strategy options when it comes to spouses, divorced spouses and widow(ers) benefits. This webinar is co-hosted by Augsburg, St. Catherine and TIAA.
– When are you eligible to receive retirement benefits?
– How does early retirement affect your benefits?
– Do you qualify for disability, survivors and spouse benefits?
– How do you get the most from your benefit?
– What is the future of Social Security?
– When should you file for Medicare?
Please find the link below and click “Save”.
Event will be added directly to your Augsburg Google calendar.
Live Q & A will follow immediately after the webinar.
Email hr@augsburg.edu with any questions.
submitted by haley@augsburg.edu
When you look forward to leaving college and entering the workforce, what’s on your mind? Fill out this anonymous two-question Google Form survey to let us know what you think about life after graduation: https://forms.gle/yRqRarin6HfixYp48
The Forum on Workplace Inclusion is the nation’s largest workplace diversity, inclusion, and equity conference, and we’ll share the perspectives of Augsburg’s upcoming graduates (class of 2023) with the more than 1,400 professionals from a variety of industries who attend each year.
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Minnesota History Day is looking for volunteer judges!
There are multiple opportunities available for judges–virtual and in-person–for the Spring 2023 MN History Day. As a judge, you work as a team with 2-3 other judges to review projects and select the strongest to advance to the next level of the competition. It’s a great way to connect with High School students in Minnesota, meet other educators, and really just pretty dang fun (and there are good snacks).
You can learn more and register at: https://www.mnhs.org/historyday/contests-and-judging/judges.
If you’re curious about what it’s like, email gilmerje@augsburg.edu.
submitted by slater@augsburg.edu
Please submit any benefits and payroll change forms by 12:00pm Friday 2/17 to be processed for the Friday, 2/24 pay date. This includes stipends, and all change forms for benefits, FSA, HSA, retirement, direct deposit and tax withholding forms.
Supervisors: Please approve timesheets by Friday.
If you have any questions, email payroll@augsburg.edu.
Thank you so much!
Your HR and Payroll Team
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to more than 1,200 Twin Cities students. We’re seeking remote volunteers for the 2023 Spring Semester!
We know that one of the reasons debate helps students improve their literacy is that students are engaging with all four foundational skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Because many of the students we work with are English language learners, one of the most powerful tools we have to help rookie debaters learn is auditory supplements to our written packets. With these recordings, students at all skill levels will be able to follow along with the text as they read, learn evidence while doing other tasks like doing chores or riding the bus, and rapidly improve their literacy and information retention.
How You Can Help
We are seeking volunteers to record our evidence packets at a conversational pace (120 words per minute). Help us record evidence for the following programs:
• East African Debate: Record nonfiction evidence about a topic central to the East African Debate community in the Twin Cities (TBD), written in English. Recordings needed by March 1st.
• Financial Literacy Leadership Debates: Record nonfiction evidence regarding the advantages and disadvantages of banking at a large national institution versus a small, local credit union. Recordings needed by April 1st.
Volunteers need to be able to speak slowly, clearly, and with energy. No special recording equipment is required, although we do ask that you record in a quiet space with minimal distractions. We can edit your audio for you.
Interested? Please contact Rebecca at froehlic@augsburg.edu to let us know, and/or fill out this form: https://forms.gle/j3KeHjxUjpsuvmic6
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
Support Girls & Gender Expansive Youth In Financial Literacy Leadership Debates
Are you a woman or gender expansive person employed or studying in the field of finance?
The Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, serves middle and high school students in the Twin Cities. We are looking for leaders to join us as volunteer debate judges for our Financial Literacy Leadership Debates program.
In this program, girls and gender expansive youth learn about core financial literacy subjects through the fun, engaging, and competitive vehicle of debate. The topic this year involves the advantages and disadvantages of banking at a large national bank versus a local credit union.
No debate experience is needed – we will train you. Attend our luncheon at Augsburg University in late spring and share your story! Please sign up here for more information (dates TBA):
submitted by schacht5@augsburg.edu
This research study (IRB #: 2022-32-03) is designed to compare two different skill-building training programs that may help college students develop adjustment-related skills. You are eligible to participate if you are a current Augsburg undergraduate student.
If you decide to participate, you will be asked to come to our Augsburg Psychology research laboratory for 4 sessions over the course of one month. The sessions include an initial orientation meeting and three sessions focused on one of two skills-building programs (you will be randomly assigned to one of the two–like a flip of a coin). Both programs involve mini-informational videos as well as experiential activities for you to complete. We will also have you complete a few personality measures. You will be assigned a peer coach who will work with you as progress through the study and guide you through the study components. Each of the sessions will last approximately 30 to 45 minutes. Finally, we will check in one last time 3-months after the study is over for a brief online survey.
Participants will receive up to $35 for their participation. $5 for each of the first three sessions, and $10 for both the fourth session and the 3 month follow-up. Alternatively, Augsburg University Psychology students will receive up to $25 and 4 research credits.
To participate, please complete this participant inquiry form: https://tinyurl.com/Skill-Building
The researchers conducting this study are part of the Identity and Well-being Research Lab at Augsburg University (iwellLab@augsburg.edu or 612-656-6560), directed by Dr. Alex Ajayi, Assistant Professor of Psychology (E-mail: ajayi@augsburg.edu, Phone: 612-330-1146). If you have questions or concerns, you may contact us via the emails and phone numbers specified above.
Please consider forwarding this to other individuals who may meet the criteria for participation. Thank you for your consideration!
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
02/10/2023: Maintenance Technician
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999885518346-maintenance-technician
02/10/2023: Assistant Groundskeeper
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999885455138-assistant-groundskeeper
02/09/2023: Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999885045673-public-safety-officer
02/08/2023: Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999884649043-director-of-alumni-relations-annual-giving
submitted by nguyenr4@augsburg.edu
Join TriBeta for a general group meeting during chapel on Friday in Hag 403. This week, we will be playing Jeopardy! Anyone is welcome to come. Email pearsong@augsburg.edu with any questions.
submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu
Are you interested in the ways people and culture are impacted by music, culture, and community? This summer course might be for you!
The two-week Music Therapy in South Korea summer course is open to students in Music Therapy, Music, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Biopsychology, Education, and students in related fields who have a strong interest in the intersections of music, health, and culture.
Applications for this program are due April 1.
***MUSIC THERAPY IN SOUTH KOREA***
• Travel July 6-19, 2023
• MUS 374 or 474
• graduate course options available
This program completes the Augsburg Experience for all participants.
MUS 374 is the course option for non-Music Therapy majors, and would be a general elective credit.
Got questions? Get in touch: abroad@augsburg.edu
submitted by bordons@augsburg.edu
Environmental Stewardship is conducting Augsburg’s 2023 Transportation Survey for all students, staff, and faculty.
Tell us about your commute to campus and your experience with Augsburg’s transportation programs and benefits! We will use your input from this survey for climate data reporting and to inform transportation policy and programming. Our goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase support for commuters, especially Auggies interested in increasing the amount of trips they take via environmentally friendly modes of transportation. This survey takes about 10 minutes to complete.
Your participation in this survey enters you into a drawing for a $50 gift card to a local business! 4 winners will be selected.
This online survey is available from Feb 13th – Feb 27th.
Thank you for your participation!
Questions? Email: environmentalstewardship@augsburg.edu
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
02/10/2023: Maintenance Technician
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999885518346-maintenance-technician
02/10/2023: Assistant Groundskeeper
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999885455138-assistant-groundskeeper
02/09/2023: Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999885045673-public-safety-officer
02/08/2023: Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999884649043-director-of-alumni-relations-annual-giving
submitted by eschenba@augsburg.edu
The Sabo Scholars are juniors and seniors who have an interest in and a commitment to engagement in the political process, public policy, and/or careers in public service. This application is open to students who will be juniors or seniors in the 2023-2024 academic year.
The scholarship for 2023/2024 is $3,500 and is renewable for one year. Applications are due by March 5.
submitted by eschenba@augsburg.edu
Phillips Scholars create and test innovative ideas that address community problems — running their own summer programming. There’s support along the way, with the students coming together to develop their leadership skills and prepare for their projects. Scholars receive more than $9,000 in scholarships and stipends. Ten students from 15 eligible Minnesota private colleges and universities will be selected each year.
Applications are due February 24, 2023.
You’re eligible if you:
– Are enrolled full-time in the undergraduate program
– Demonstrate financial need
– Are a first-year, sophomore or junior in the spring of 2023
– Aspire to address a significant need within a particular community
– Demonstrate interest in civic engagement
– Can participate in all required program trainings and events
– Can complete a community service project in Minnesota during the summer of 2024
If you plan to apply and would like help with your application, contact Sabo Center staff at sabocenter@augsburg.edu. Augsburg students have been very successful in securing this scholarship and we’re here to help you.
submitted by eschenba@augsburg.edu
Augsburg alumni are committed to helping current students succeed. The Strommen Center for Meaningful Work, the Alumni Board, and Institutional Advancement staff are hosting a networking event to bring together Augsburg alumni and current students. This event will feature a panel of innovative professionals and time for informal networking.
Alumni-Student Networking Event
Thursday, February 16, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel
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If you are looking for a job stop by the Christensen Center lobby on Wednesday, Feb.15th between 10:30am-12:30pm to learn more about the following employers:
*Soccer Shots: is an engaging children’s program with a strong focus on character development. Their caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, curriculum, and communication. Their coaching positions require no prior soccer experience and they offer paid training, flexible hours, and opportunities for growth. Below you will find more details in the attached link- https://soccershots-minneapolis.careerplug.com
*Breakthrough Minneapolis at Blake: formerly Learning Works, is part of the national Breakthrough Collaborative that comprises 24 sites across the U.S. and one in Hong Kong. Its overall mission is to launch high potential middle school students on the path to college, while also inspiring talented high school and college students to pursue careers in education. Learn more – https://www.blakeschool.org/breakthrough-minneapolis
*Minneapolis Police Department -Seeking to fill full-time police officer positions.
submitted by haley@augsburg.edu
When you look forward to leaving college and entering the workforce, what’s on your mind? Fill out this anonymous two-question Google Form survey to let us know what you think about life after graduation: https://forms.gle/yRqRarin6HfixYp48
The Forum on Workplace Inclusion is the nation’s largest workplace diversity, inclusion, and equity conference, and we’ll share the perspectives of Augsburg’s upcoming graduates (class of 2023) with the more than 1,400 professionals from a variety of industries who attend each year.
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
Approved tuition rates are now available for the 2023–24 academic year.
Students, as part of your financial planning for the next academic year, please review the approved tuition rates for your program of study. We also encourage you to complete your FAFSA as soon as possible, if you have not already done so. Contact Student Financial Services at 612-330-1046 or studentfinances@augsburg.edu with any questions.
Review 2023-24 undergraduate day, adult undergraduate, and graduate tuition and fees
submitted by schacht5@augsburg.edu
This research study (IRB #: 2022-32-03) is designed to compare two different skill-building training programs that may help college students develop adjustment-related skills. You are eligible to participate if you are a current Augsburg undergraduate student.
If you decide to participate, you will be asked to come to our Augsburg Psychology research laboratory for 4 sessions over the course of one month. The sessions include an initial orientation meeting and three sessions focused on one of two skills-building programs (you will be randomly assigned to one of the two–like a flip of a coin). Both programs involve mini-informational videos as well as experiential activities for you to complete. We will also have you complete a few personality measures. You will be assigned a peer coach who will work with you as progress through the study and guide you through the study components. Each of the sessions will last approximately 30 to 45 minutes. Finally, we will check in one last time 3-months after the study is over for a brief online survey.
Participants will receive up to $35 for their participation. $5 for each of the first three sessions, and $10 for both the fourth session and the 3 month follow-up. Alternatively, Augsburg University Psychology students will receive up to $25 and 4 research credits.
To participate, please complete this participant inquiry form: https://tinyurl.com/Skill-Building
The researchers conducting this study are part of the Identity and Well-being Research Lab at Augsburg University (iwellLab@augsburg.edu or 612-656-6560), directed by Dr. Alex Ajayi, Assistant Professor of Psychology (E-mail: ajayi@augsburg.edu, Phone: 612-330-1146). If you have questions or concerns, you may contact us via the emails and phone numbers specified above.
Please consider forwarding this to other individuals who may meet the criteria for participation. Thank you for your consideration!
submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu
Ready to learn or improve your Spanish skills? Take a class with Augsburg in Mexico this summer and complete Augsburg Experience, too!
Classes are available at all levels, at various times, and specialized courses for pre-med or ministry are available.
Apply by April 1
LANGUAGE & CULTURE IN MEXICO
– various dates throughout summer
– 4-12 credits
– SPA – Spanish courses at all levels beginning to advanced, can fulfill Language requirements
– independent study or internship also possible
MEDICAL SPANISH & CLINICAL OBSERVERSHIP in MEXICO
– June 8 – July 31
– 8 credits
– SPA 218: Spanish for Healthcare professionals
– INS/SPA 399: Observership
SPANISH FOR MINISTRY & PUBLIC THEOLOGY in MEXICO
– June 8 – July 24
– 8 credits
– SPA 111 Beginning Spanish I
– SPA 116 Beginning Spanish for Ministry
– Upper-level courses available, if needed
To learn more about these programs and start an application, get in touch:
Visit the link, below
Email us at abroad@augsburg.edu
Stop by our office: Science Hall 110
submitted by schacht5@augsburg.edu
This research study (IRB #: 2022-32-03) is designed to compare two different skill-building training programs that may help college students develop adjustment-related skills. You are eligible to participate if you are a current Augsburg undergraduate student.
If you decide to participate, you will be asked to come to our Augsburg Psychology research laboratory for 4 sessions over the course of one month. The sessions include an initial orientation meeting and three sessions focused on one of two skills-building programs (you will be randomly assigned to one of the two–like a flip of a coin). Both programs involve mini-informational videos as well as experiential activities for you to complete. We will also have you complete a few personality measures. You will be assigned a peer coach who will work with you as progress through the study and guide you through the study components. Each of the sessions will last approximately 30 to 45 minutes. Finally, we will check in one last time 3-months after the study is over for a brief online survey.
Participants will receive up to $35 for their participation. $5 for each of the first three sessions, and $10 for both the fourth session and the 3 month follow-up. Alternatively, Augsburg University Psychology students will receive up to $25 and 4 research credits.
To participate, please complete this participant inquiry form: https://tinyurl.com/Skill-Building
The researchers conducting this study are part of the Identity and Well-being Research Lab at Augsburg University (iwellLab@augsburg.edu or 612-656-6560), directed by Dr. Alex Ajayi, Assistant Professor of Psychology (E-mail: ajayi@augsburg.edu, Phone: 612-330-1146). If you have questions or concerns, you may contact us via the emails and phone numbers specified above.
Please consider forwarding this to other individuals who may meet the criteria for participation. Thank you for your consideration!
submitted by peacock@augsburg.edu
With the recent closing of the encampment in the Cedar Riverside neighborhood, the Afghan Cultural Society, located in a storefront on Cedar Avenue, is seeing more unsheltered individuals stopping in and asking for help. Cold weather gear is especially needed. To help the Afghan Cultural Society respond to this immediate need, Health Commons and the Sabo Center are collecting new or gently used hats, gloves, and coats. Handwarmers are also appreciated. Please place donations in the bin outside of the Nursing Department (first floor of Science Hall).
submitted by parkso@augsburg.edu
Human resources has planned Medicare webinar. If you are preparing for retirement, these webinars provide the latest updates and will cover the most questions you may have.
[Medicare 101: Tuesday, February 14 at 1:30 pm]
Medicare expert Gary Deese, with TLC Insurance Group will present an one-hour webinar that will take the mystery out of Medicare.
– How does it work? What are my options?
– What are Medicare Parts A, B, C & D?
– How do I save money and have great Medicare benefits as I continue to work from age 65 on, without having to draw my SS if I choose not to?
Please find the link below and click “Save”.
Event will be added directly to your Augsburg Google calendar.
Live Q & A will follow immediately after the webinar.
Email hr@augsburg.edu with any questions.
submitted by bordons@augsburg.edu
Environmental Stewardship is conducting Augsburg’s 2023 Transportation Survey for all students, staff, and faculty.
Tell us about your commute to campus and your experience with Augsburg’s transportation programs and benefits! We will use your input from this survey for climate data reporting and to inform transportation policy and programming.
This survey takes about 10 minutes to complete.
Your participation in this survey enters you into a drawing for a $50 gift card to a local business! 4 winners will be selected.
This online survey is available from Feb 13th – Feb 27th.
Thank you for your participation!
Questions? Email: environmentalstewardship@augsburg.edu
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
02/10/2023: Maintenance Technician
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999885518346-maintenance-technician
02/10/2023: Assistant Groundskeeper
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999885455138-assistant-groundskeeper
02/09/2023: Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999885045673-public-safety-officer
02/08/2023: Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999884649043-director-of-alumni-relations-annual-giving
submitted by hansonjl@augsburg.edu
Girl Scout Cookies will be available starting February 17th! My daughter Eleanor asked me to share her cookie link so you can get some. You can preorder for pickup Friday, order to have them directly shipped to you, or use the link throughout the Cookie Sale to refill/stock-up.
Eleanor will also be on campus selling cookies Monday February 20th (Christensen Center 11am – 1pm) and Friday March 10th (Christensen Center 11am-1pm). Cookies are $5 a box. Cash or card accepted through the app and link.
To order now, use the link below. For campus pick-up, you can select “Girl Delivery”. Please use your Augsburg email so we can follow-up.
submitted by johnso91@augsburg.edu
This year Augsburg Staff Senate will host an in-person Staff Appreciation Event on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 from 3:00-4:30 p.m. in the Hoversten Chapel, Foss Hall.
We are now accepting nominations to honor outstanding staff and outstanding newcomers at Augsburg. Here is a link to the nomination form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePBjwlSWV5dUJULatosWK65FgKEeuj1nywgJ74attOiE8h0w/viewform
Nominations for the Outstanding Staff and Newcomer Awards are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 3, 2023. Nominations are welcomed from any current member of the campus community – staff, faculty, or students.
The Staff Appreciation Program is intended to recognize staff members who have made an important contribution to the campus community over the past year. Recipients of the Outstanding Staff Award provide exceptional service to others, work collaboratively across divisions or departments, demonstrate a clear commitment to equity and inclusion, and enhance the objectives of their department and the mission of Augsburg University through creativity, innovation, and hard work.
The Newcomer Award recognizes a staff person who has made a significant impact on campus life in a short amount of time. Staff who have been at Augsburg for two years or less (as of March 1, 2023) are eligible to receive this award.
Staff Senate will award five Outstanding Staff awards and one Newcomer award during the in-person event on March 22nd.
Visit the Staff Senate web page for additional information: https://inside.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/staff-appreciation/
submitted by sosaz@augsburg.edu
This Spring, the Echo newspaper will be putting together a special edition issue apart from our weekly issues, that focuses on one topic: Displacement.
Recently, we have seen our neighbors displaced. Perhaps you know someone forced to move out due to the cost of living crisis, saw state troopers destroy tents at the Quarry encampment, or know a resident of the flooded Bell Loft apartments. We believe the Augsburg community should remain conscious of the severity of this issue.
WHAT TO SUBMIT:
We are seeking student contributions for this special edition of the Echo, including by not limited to:
-Personal essays
-Interviews/Profile pieces
-Visual Art, Poetry, Short Stories
-Investigative reporting
-Photojournalism
-Calls to Action
inspired by or centered around the houseless community/experience or the topic of displacement.
First drafts won’t be due until Wednesday, March 8th!
Due to limited budget and publication space, all contributions are guaranteed a minimum of $15.
—-We are offering a higher rate to a visual artist willing to collaborate with us on this issue’s cover. If interested, please send examples of your work to echo@augsburg.edu—
Interested in contributing? Email us at echo@augsburg.edu
Questions or concerns? DM us on Instagram @augsburg_echo or send us an email!
submitted by christe@augsburg.edu
Nominations are now open for the Augsburg Leadership Awards and for the Augsburg Senior Leadership Society! Make sure to nominate yourself, your advisors, student organizations, or your peers so they can be recognized for their efforts and accomplishments. The ceremony will take place on April 16th at Hoversten Chapel. A list of the descriptions can be found here:
https://www.augsburg.edu/campuslife/recognition/augsburg-leadership-awards/
For a description of the criteria that needs to be met to be inducted into the Augsburg Senior Leadership Society it can be found here:
https://www.augsburg.edu/campuslife/recognition/augsburg-senior-leadership-society/
Nominations close on Thursday March 16th at 5:30pm.
The links to connect to the nomination forms and the application for the Leadership Awards and Senior Leadership Society respectively can be found below.
submitted by campbe@augsburg.edu
I write to share the sad news that Patricia “Patty” A. Piepenburg ’69 passed away at age 75 on Feb. 9, 2023.
Patty graduated from Augsburg with a degree in physical education and coached various grade levels in Atwater, Minnesota, while also working double time to help her dad with their family farm.
In 2011, Patty was inducted into Augsburg’s Athletics Hall of Fame and gave a generous gift to help update the Si Melby Women’s Locker room.
A funeral service will be held at 11am on Monday Feb. 20, 2023, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Litchfield, MN. Visitation will be held from 4-6pm on Sunday Feb. 19, 2023, at Johnson Hagglund Funeral and Cremation and will continue one hour prior to the service at church. Interment will be held in Ripley Cemetery, Litchfield, MN.
Read more about Patty- https://www.augsburg.edu/giving/2022/07/11/a-real-game-changer/
submitted by jirilloc@augsburg.edu
Current Augsburg Students and Alumni, would you like to be featured in a short takeover on different social media platforms?
My name is Chiara and I am the new intern for CFN, my project is to create content for incoming students or those with undeclared majors to watch and learn about the people in this department and what job opportunities are out there.
Feel free to reach out to me at jirilloc@augsburg.edu and I look forward to hearing from you!
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Minnesota History Day is looking for volunteer judges!
There are multiple opportunities available for judges–virtual and in-person–for the Spring 2023 MN History Day. As a judge, you work as a team with 2-3 other judges to review projects and select the strongest to advance to the next level of the competition. It’s a great way to connect with High School students in Minnesota, meet other educators, and really just pretty dang fun (and there are good snacks).
You can learn more and register at: https://www.mnhs.org/historyday/contests-and-judging/judges.
If you’re curious about what it’s like, email gilmerje@augsburg.edu.
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to more than 1,200 Twin Cities students. We’re seeking remote volunteers for the 2023 Spring Semester!
We know that one of the reasons debate helps students improve their literacy is that students are engaging with all four foundational skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Because many of the students we work with are English language learners, one of the most powerful tools we have to help rookie debaters learn is auditory supplements to our written packets. With these recordings, students at all skill levels will be able to follow along with the text as they read, learn evidence while doing other tasks like doing chores or riding the bus, and rapidly improve their literacy and information retention.
How You Can Help
We are seeking volunteers to record our evidence packets at a conversational pace (120 words per minute). Help us record evidence for the following programs:
• East African Debate: Record nonfiction evidence about a topic central to the East African Debate community in the Twin Cities (TBD), written in English. Recordings needed by March 1st.
• Financial Literacy Leadership Debates: Record nonfiction evidence regarding the advantages and disadvantages of banking at a large national institution versus a small, local credit union. Recordings needed by April 1st.
Volunteers need to be able to speak slowly, clearly, and with energy. No special recording equipment is required, although we do ask that you record in a quiet space with minimal distractions. We can edit your audio for you.
Interested? Please contact Rebecca at froehlic@augsburg.edu to let us know, and/or fill out this form: https://forms.gle/j3KeHjxUjpsuvmic6
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
Support Girls & Gender Expansive Youth In Financial Literacy Leadership Debates
Are you a woman or gender expansive person employed or studying in the field of finance?
The Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, serves middle and high school students in the Twin Cities. We are looking for leaders to join us as volunteer debate judges for our Financial Literacy Leadership Debates program.
In this program, girls and gender expansive youth learn about core financial literacy subjects through the fun, engaging, and competitive vehicle of debate. The topic this year involves the advantages and disadvantages of banking at a large national bank versus a local credit union.
No debate experience is needed – we will train you. Attend our luncheon at Augsburg University in late spring and share your story! Please sign up here for more information (dates TBA):
submitted by bordons@augsburg.edu
Environmental Stewardship is conducting Augsburg’s 2023 Transportation Survey for all students, staff, and faculty.
Tell us about your commute to campus and your experience with Augsburg’s transportation programs and benefits! We will use your input from this survey for climate data reporting and to inform transportation policy and programming. Our goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase support for commuters, especially Auggies interested in increasing the amount of trips they take via environmentally friendly modes of transportation. This survey takes about 10 minutes to complete.
Your participation in this survey enters you into a drawing for a $50 gift card to a local business! 4 winners will be selected.
This online survey is available from Feb 13th – Feb 27th.
Thank you for your participation!
Questions? Email: environmentalstewardship@augsburg.edu
submitted by jensen11@augsburg.edu
Hello,
Thó Wiŋ Magazine and I am so excited to tell you that SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN! But they close Feb. 11th.
Are you an artist or writer who wants to have your work published? Well, here’s your last chance to submit your art and/or writing to be published in our magazine.
Thó Wiŋ Magazine is curating our annual literary and arts publication. This opportunity is open to anyone and everyone at Augsburg: students, faculty, staff, and anyone else in the Augsburg community so tell your friends to submit something too. We accept art of all kinds and skill levels: poetry, fiction, nonfiction, screenwriting/playwriting, other prose, visual arts including painting, photography, graphic design, drawing, multi-media, photographs of sculptures or ceramics. We can even create and print QR codes for short films, animation, video, or music. If your kind of art isn’t listed, submit it anyway! We like arts from all cultures and all people. If you create art in another language, submit that too (but maybe include a translation with it to make it more accessible to us English monolinguals). We especially encourage artists with marginalized identities to submit their art so we can uplift your voices! Thó Wiŋ Magazine will put a printed book together and distribute on campus for free. You can submit up to five different works across any genre.
Submissions have been extended and will close FEBRUARY 11th.
Visit https://twmagazine.submittable.com/submit
Hit me up if you have any questions, jensen11@augsburg.edu or TWMagazine@augsburg.edu
Jack Jensen 🙂
submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu
We will be upgrading Agresso the weekend of March 10-12. Agresso powers Records and Registration, Human Resources, Finance and Payroll.
This means the following services will be offline Friday March 10 (after 5 PM) until Monday March 13:
* Records and Registration (registration, class rosters, grades)
* Agresso Web / Administrative Self Service (paystubs, W2s)
* Agresso desktop (student record lookup, financial reporting, HR records)
With the upgrade the product name “Agresso” will be retired from the software and will be instead branded “Unit4 ERP.” Unit4 is the company that owns the Agresso product.
After the upgrade the employee web Administrative Self service (paystubs, W2s) will have a modern look-and-feel. Documentation provided by HR and IT will be updated soon after.
submitted by matthias@augsburg.edu
All students will need to have Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) configured using “Duo Mobile” starting TODAY. Any students needing assistance with this change can stop by one of our Duo for Donut tables to enjoy a donut while setting up their “Duo Mobile” access. Tables will be in the Link level of the Library, Christensen Center lobby, and the Hagfors Center at various times throughout the day. Help is also available at the TechDesk, located on the street level of the Library – Weekdays 8am-6pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 5-8pm.
For more information about this change, please visit our Multi-Factor Authentication FAQ page.
submitted by schacht5@augsburg.edu
This research study (IRB #: 2022-32-03) is designed to compare two different skill-building training programs that may help college students develop adjustment-related skills. You are eligible to participate if you are a current Augsburg undergraduate student.
If you decide to participate, you will be asked to come to our Augsburg Psychology research laboratory for 4 sessions over the course of one month. The sessions include an initial orientation meeting and three sessions focused on one of two skills-building programs (you will be randomly assigned to one of the two–like a flip of a coin). Both programs involve mini-informational videos as well as experiential activities for you to complete. We will also have you complete a few personality measures. You will be assigned a peer coach who will work with you as progress through the study and guide you through the study components. Each of the sessions will last approximately 30 to 45 minutes. Finally, we will check in one last time 3-months after the study is over for a brief online survey.
Participants will receive up to $35 for their participation. $5 for each of the first three sessions, and $10 for both the fourth session and the 3 month follow-up. Alternatively, Augsburg University Psychology students will receive up to $25 and 4 research credits.
To participate, please complete this participant inquiry form: https://tinyurl.com/Skill-Building
The researchers conducting this study are part of the Identity and Well-being Research Lab at Augsburg University (iwellLab@augsburg.edu or 612-656-6560), directed by Dr. Alex Ajayi, Assistant Professor of Psychology (E-mail: ajayi@augsburg.edu, Phone: 612-330-1146). If you have questions or concerns, you may contact us via the emails and phone numbers specified above.
Please consider forwarding this to other individuals who may meet the criteria for participation. Thank you for your consideration!
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Minnesota History Day is looking for volunteer judges!
There are multiple opportunities available for judges–virtual and in-person–for the Spring 2023 MN History Day. As a judge, you work as a team with 2-3 other judges to review projects and select the strongest to advance to the next level of the competition. It’s a great way to connect with High School students in Minnesota, meet other educators, and really just pretty dang fun (and there are good snacks).
You can learn more and register at: https://www.mnhs.org/historyday/contests-and-judging/judges.
If you’re curious about what it’s like, email gilmerje@augsburg.edu.
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
02/09/2023: Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999885045673-public-safety-officer
02/09/2023: Maintenance Operator
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999885518346-maintenance-technician
02/08/2023: Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999884649043-director-of-alumni-relations-annual-giving
submitted by parkso@augsburg.edu
Human resources has planned Medicare and Social Security webinars in February. If you are preparing for retirement, these webinars provide the latest updates and will cover the most questions you may have.
[Medicare 101: Tuesday, February 14 at 1:30 pm]
Medicare expert Gary Deese, with TLC Insurance Group will present an one-hour webinar that will take the mystery out of Medicare.
– How does it work? What are my options?
– What are Medicare Parts A, B, C & D?
– How do I save money and have great Medicare benefits as I continue to work from age 65 on, without having to draw my SS if I choose not to?
Please find the link below and click “Save”.
Event will be added directly to your Augsburg Google calendar.
[Social Security 101: Thursday, February 16 at 4:00 pm]
Rhonda Whiteneck, Public Affaires Specialist of Social Security Administration, will present details not only on the retirement program but will cover the filing strategy options when it comes to spouses, divorced spouses and widow(ers) benefits. This webinar is co-hosted by Augsburg, St. Catherine and TIAA.
– When are you eligible to receive retirement benefits?
– How does early retirement affect your benefits?
– Do you qualify for disability, survivors and spouse benefits?
– How do you get the most from your benefit?
– What is the future of Social Security?
– When should you file for Medicare?
Please find the link below and click “Save”.
Event will be added directly to your Augsburg Google calendar.
Live Q & A will follow immediately after the webinar.
Email hr@augsburg.edu with any questions.
submitted by haley@augsburg.edu
When you look forward to leaving college and entering the workforce, what’s on your mind? Fill out this anonymous two-question Google Form survey to let us know what you think about life after graduation: https://forms.gle/yRqRarin6HfixYp48
The Forum on Workplace Inclusion is the nation’s largest workplace diversity, inclusion, and equity conference, and we’ll share the perspectives of Augsburg’s upcoming graduates (class of 2023) with the more than 1,400 professionals from a variety of industries who attend each year.
submitted by peacock@augsburg.edu
With the recent closing of the encampment in the Cedar Riverside neighborhood, the Afghan Cultural Society, located in a storefront on Cedar Avenue, is seeing more unsheltered individuals stopping in and asking for help. Cold weather gear is especially needed. To help the Afghan Cultural Society respond to this immediate need, Health Commons and the Sabo Center are collecting new or gently used hats, gloves, and coats. Handwarmers are also appreciated. Please place donations in the bin outside of the Nursing Department (first floor of Science Hall).
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to more than 1,200 Twin Cities students. We’re seeking remote volunteers for the 2023 Spring Semester!
We know that one of the reasons debate helps students improve their literacy is that students are engaging with all four foundational skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Because many of the students we work with are English language learners, one of the most powerful tools we have to help rookie debaters learn is auditory supplements to our written packets. With these recordings, students at all skill levels will be able to follow along with the text as they read, learn evidence while doing other tasks like doing chores or riding the bus, and rapidly improve their literacy and information retention.
How You Can Help
We are seeking volunteers to record our evidence packets at a conversational pace (120 words per minute). Help us record evidence for the following programs:
• East African Debate: Record nonfiction evidence about a topic central to the East African Debate community in the Twin Cities (TBD), written in English. Recordings needed by March 1st.
• Financial Literacy Leadership Debates: Record nonfiction evidence regarding the advantages and disadvantages of banking at a large national institution versus a small, local credit union. Recordings needed by April 1st.
Volunteers need to be able to speak slowly, clearly, and with energy. No special recording equipment is required, although we do ask that you record in a quiet space with minimal distractions. We can edit your audio for you.
Interested? Please contact Rebecca at froehlic@augsburg.edu to let us know, and/or fill out this form: https://forms.gle/j3KeHjxUjpsuvmic6
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
Support Girls & Gender Expansive Youth In Financial Literacy Leadership Debates
Are you a woman or gender expansive person employed or studying in the field of finance?
The Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, serves middle and high school students in the Twin Cities. We are looking for leaders to join us as volunteer debate judges for our Financial Literacy Leadership Debates program.
In this program, girls and gender expansive youth learn about core financial literacy subjects through the fun, engaging, and competitive vehicle of debate. The topic this year involves the advantages and disadvantages of banking at a large national bank versus a local credit union.
No debate experience is needed – we will train you. Attend our luncheon at Augsburg University in late spring and share your story! Please sign up here for more information (dates TBA):
submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu
The Music Therapy in South Korea summer course is open to Music Therapy and Music Majors, and students in related majors, such as Psychology, Biopsychology, Education, and students in related fields who have a strong interest in the intersections of music, health, and culture.
Applications for this program are due March 1.
***MUSIC THERAPY IN SOUTH KOREA***
• Travel July 6-19, 2023
• MUS 374 or 474 and graduate course options, too
Got questions? Get in touch: abroad@augsburg.edu
submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu
We will be upgrading Agresso the weekend of March 10-12. Agresso powers Records and Registration, Human Resources, Finance and Payroll.
This means the following services will be offline Friday March 10 (after 5 PM) until Monday March 13:
* Records and Registration (registration, class rosters, grades)
* Agresso Web / Administrative Self Service (paystubs, W2s)
* Agresso desktop (student record lookup, financial reporting, HR records)
With the upgrade the product name “Agresso” will be retired from the software and will be instead branded “Unit4 ERP.” Unit4 is the company that owns the Agresso product.
After the upgrade the employee web Administrative Self service (paystubs, W2s) will have a modern look-and-feel. Documentation provided by HR and IT will be updated soon after.
submitted by parkso@augsburg.edu
If you are preparing for retirement, Medicare webinar provides the latest updates and will cover the most questions you may have.
[Medicare 101: Tuesday, February 14 at 1:30 pm]
Medicare expert Gary Deese, with TLC Insurance Group will present an one-hour webinar that will take the mystery out of Medicare.
– How does it work? What are my options?
– What are Medicare Parts A, B, C & D?
– How do I save money and have great Medicare benefits as I continue to work from age 65 on, without having to draw my SS if I choose not to?
Please find the link below and click “Save”.
Event will be added directly to your Augsburg Google calendar.
Live Q & A will follow immediately after the webinar.
Email hr@augsburg.edu with any questions.
submitted by parkso@augsburg.edu
If you are preparing for retirement, Social Security webinar provides the latest updates and will cover the most questions you may have.
[Social Security 101: Thursday, February 16 at 4:00 pm]
Rhonda Whiteneck, Public Affaires Specialist of the Social Security Administration, will present details not only on the retirement program but will cover the filing strategy options when it comes to spouses, divorced spouses and widow(ers) benefits. This webinar is co-hosted by Augsburg, St. Catherine and TIAA.
– When are you eligible to receive retirement benefits?
– How does early retirement affect your benefits?
– Do you qualify for disability, survivors and spouse benefits?
– How do you get the most from your benefit?
– What is the future of Social Security?
– When should you file for Medicare?
Please find the link below and click “Save”.
Event will be added directly to your Augsburg Google calendar.
Live Q & A will follow immediately after the webinar.
Email hr@augsburg.edu with any questions.
submitted by schacht5@augsburg.edu
This research study (IRB #: 2022-32-03) is designed to compare two different skill-building training programs that may help college students develop adjustment-related skills. You are eligible to participate if you are a current Augsburg undergraduate student.
If you decide to participate, you will be asked to come to our Augsburg Psychology research laboratory for 4 sessions over the course of one month. The sessions include an initial orientation meeting and three sessions focused on one of two skills-building programs (you will be randomly assigned to one of the two–like a flip of a coin). Both programs involve mini-informational videos as well as experiential activities for you to complete. We will also have you complete a few personality measures. You will be assigned a peer coach who will work with you as progress through the study and guide you through the study components. Each of the sessions will last approximately 30 to 45 minutes. Finally, we will check in one last time 3-months after the study is over for a brief online survey.
Participants will receive up to $35 for their participation. $5 for each of the first three sessions, and $10 for both the fourth session and the 3 month follow-up. Alternatively, Augsburg University Psychology students will receive up to $25 and 4 research credits.
To participate, please complete this participant inquiry form: https://tinyurl.com/Skill-Building
The researchers conducting this study are part of the Identity and Well-being Research Lab at Augsburg University (iwellLab@augsburg.edu or 612-656-6560), directed by Dr. Alex Ajayi, Assistant Professor of Psychology (E-mail: ajayi@augsburg.edu, Phone: 612-330-1146). If you have questions or concerns, you may contact us via the emails and phone numbers specified above.
Please consider forwarding this to other individuals who may meet the criteria for participation. Thank you for your consideration!
