Category: General Announcements

submitted by holleric@augsburg.edu

Library hours for the month of August are Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM and Saturday 10 AM – 2 PM. We are closed on Sundays. Regular hours will resume on the first day of class, Wednesday, August 31.

Lindell Library

submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu

As part of our cyber insurance requirements, we will be doing a phishing simulation for employees (faculty and staff) during the month of August. Since this is the first time we’ve done such a simulation in 10 years we wanted to let folks know it is coming.

Along with this phishing simulation (to be done twice a year) we will be doing cybersecurity education twice a year as well – both part of cyber insurance requirements. We have a new provider for cybersecurity education which has current and relevant content for higher education. These topics are useful in our personal lives as well as we need to protect our personal information too.

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

All Faculty and Staff employment opportunities will now be posted through SmartRecruiters, a modern and intuitive applicant tracking / job posting platform. We are looking forward to the many new features that will improve the experiences of candidates and hiring teams!

Faculty and staff can browse postings from Inside Augsburg by choosing Administrative Tasks > Talent Searches. (Once logged in Hiring managers will need to click their profile icon and choose “Employee Portal”).

Please reach out to hr@augsburg.edu with any questions! Thank you to our Hiring Managers for their partnership in this process!

Augsburg Talent Searches

submitted by holleric@augsburg.edu

Library hours for the month of August are Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM and Saturday 10 AM – 2 PM. We are closed on Sundays. Regular hours will resume on the first day of class, Wednesday, August 31.

Lindell Library

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

Recordings of recent trainings on the SmartRecruiters applicant tracking system are now available on the HR website under Leaders Toolkit> SmartRecruiters – Talent Searches

Topics include:
-SmartRecruiters Overview
-Job Approvals and quick guide
-Scheduling Interviews

Please reach out to your business partner or hr@augsburg.edu with any questions!

HR Leaders Toolkit: SmartRecruiters

submitted by hardaker@augsburg.edu

Take an online course in playwriting with real-world playwrights from around the country! This unique opportunity is available to Augsburg students through our relationship with the prestigious Playwrights’ Center in Minneapolis.

There are a few spots remaining on the fall 2022 semester courses:

**Topics in Playwriting: Expanding Theatrical Possibilities Through Genre Writing (PWC 310)
**Writing for Television (PWC 320)
**Topics in Writing for Screen and Stage: Expanding Theatrical Possibilities Through Genre Writing (PWC 510)
**Topics in Writing for Screen and Stage: Writing for Television (PWC 510)

There is a short application to fill out to be enrolled in the course as seats are limited. Deadline has been extended to August 7, or until seats are full. Courses count as Augsburg courses and can be taken as part of an Auggie’s regular semester load.

Learn more and apply to be a part of one of these courses

submitted by weber3@augsburg.edu

Our very own Geoffrey Gill is a very talented videographer, so instead of a written blog post, he created a vlog sharing the story of one of our current learning partners, Shiloh Temple Brooklyn Park. We learn about their experience of accompaniment in Central Park. We hope you enjoy learning about their story and can watch a paradigm shift during their debrief discussion.

CCV Blog

submitted by carlson2@augsburg.edu

The Center for Wellness & Counseling is closed for the summer, but there are a number of mental health resources still available to Augsburg students. CWC wishes everyone a summer of rest and renewal, but we encourage you to reach out for support if and when you need it!

1) 24/7 phone support is available all summer long through ProtoCall (just call CWC at 612-330-1707 and choose Option 1)
2) Free, confidential short-term online counseling is available at Walk In Counseling Center (https://walkin.org/)
3) Sexual assault support is available 24/7 through the Aurora Center at the U of M (612-626-9111) (https://aurora.umn.edu/)
4) Self-help resources are available on the CWC website (coping with depression, coping with anxiety, healing from racial trauma, and more) (https://www.augsburg.edu/cwc/)
5) Student Support Guide (on the CWC and Student Affairs website) has resources to help you connect on and off-campus for academic needs, mental health needs, physical health needs, and basic living needs. (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NY8mwo-IWkA-Im5VpNbbNfxWFiOygE2oVZzroIFMKPI/edit)

Augsburg Center for Wellness & Counseling

submitted by holleric@augsburg.edu

Library hours for the month of August are Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM and Saturday 10 AM – 2 PM. We are closed on Sundays. Regular hours will resume on the first day of class, Wednesday, August 31.

Lindell Library

submitted by mouak1@augsburg.edu

Kezia Burrows, Pan-Afrikan Student Services Program Manager joins the Department of Multicultural Life on Monday, July 25. They come to us with experience in management in healthcare and sales, programming at College of Saint Benedict, and most recently as Direct Care Program Supervisor at Sevita. Please stop by their office in Oyate Commons, Christenson Center Suite 2 or send them an email, burrowsk@augsburg.edu, to welcome them to Augsburg University.

submitted by millerd1@augsburg.edu

The Human Resources department welcomes Natalie Otte as Associate HR Director! Natalie’s passion for higher education began while earning her Bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Natalie supported students in University Housing as a Resident Assistant and ended her undergrad managing a residential security team. Natalie brings over ten years of experience in Human Resources to Augsburg, most recently in healthcare where she served as Sr. HR Business Partner providing consultation and coaching to field leaders in employee relations, training/development, recruitment and retention. Natalie’s passions include continuous improvement, employee engagement and enriching the communities she interacts with. Outside of work, Natalie enjoys being active outdoors, bird watching, and creative arts.

submitted by sabinob@augsburg.edu

Kezia Burrows, Pan-Afrikan Student Services Program Manager joins the Department of Multicultural Life on Monday, July 25. They come to us with experience in management in healthcare and sales, programming at College of Saint Benedict, and most recently as Direct Care Program Supervisor at Sevita. Please stop by their office in Oyate Commons, Christenson Center Suite 2 or send them an email, burrowsk@augsburg.edu, to welcome them to Augsburg University.

submitted by millerd1@augsburg.edu

The Human Resources department welcomes Natalie Otte as Associate HR Director! Natalie’s passion for higher education began while earning her Bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Natalie supported students in University Housing as a Resident Assistant and ended her undergrad managing a residential security team. Natalie brings over ten years of experience in Human Resources to Augsburg, most recently in healthcare where she served as Sr. HR Business Partner providing consultation and coaching to field leaders in employee relations, training/development, recruitment and retention. Natalie’s passions include continuous improvement, employee engagement and enriching the communities she interacts with. Outside of work, Natalie enjoys being active outdoors, bird watching, and creative arts.

submitted by sabinob@augsburg.edu

Kezia Burrows, Pan-Afrikan Student Services Program Manager joins the Department of Multicultural Life on Monday, July 25. They come to us with experience in management in healthcare and sales, programming at College of Saint Benedict, and most recently as Direct Care Program Supervisor at Sevita. Please stop by their office in Oyate Commons, Christenson Center Suite 2 or send them an email, burrowsk@augsburg.edu, to welcome them to Augsburg University.

submitted by mouak1@augsburg.edu

Kezia Burrows, Pan-Afrikan Student Services Program Manager joins the Department of Multicultural Life on Monday, July 25. They come to us with experience in management in healthcare and sales, programming at College of Saint Benedict, and most recently as Direct Care Program Supervisor at Sevita. Please stop by their office in Oyate Commons, Christenson Center Suite 2 or send them an email, burrowsk@augsburg.edu, to welcome them to Augsburg University.

submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu

Dear faculty and staff,

It is with a heavy heart I write to share news of the passing of the Rev. Marlene Whiterabbit Helgemo, a member of the Augsburg University Board of Regents since 2016 and a longtime supporter of the university and our students. We will deeply miss her and the gifts of leadership and advocacy she brought to our community.

Marlene was a transformational leader in each of the communities blessed to count her as a member. I will forever be grateful for Marlene’s witness and for the joy she brought to the work of leadership and service.

She is survived by her spouse, Harvey; two daughters; and two grandchildren. Her funeral service will be at noon on Tuesday at Central Lutheran Church, 333 South 12th Street in Minneapolis, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations (checks) may be made in her honor to All Nations Indian Church, 1515 23rd Street East, Minneapolis, MN 55404 (Memo: Marlene). Her full obituary is linked below.

Marlene was truly an exemplar of service and stewardship, the kind we believe Auggies are called to emulate. I pray for her friends and family, for her congregation, and all those blessed to have been touched by her life.

In peace,
President Paul Pribbenow

Rev. Marlene Whiterabbit Helgemo Obituary

submitted by mouak1@augsburg.edu

Kezia Burrows, Pan-Afrikan Student Services Program Manager joins the Department of Multicultural Life on Monday, July 25. They come to us with experience in management in healthcare and sales, programming at College of Saint Benedict, and most recently as Direct Care Program Supervisor at Sevita. Please stop by their office in Oyate Commons, Christenson Center Suite 2 or send them an email, burrowsk@augsburg.edu, to welcome them to Augsburg University.

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg University STEM Programs Office is hiring a very part-time (8-12 hours per week) administrative assistant to support our work with several National Science Foundation (NSF) grants. This position is a great opportunity to be a valued member of a team supporting STEM students at Augsburg as well as at our partner community colleges. Work hours are flexible.

We are seeking someone with strong organizational skills, comfort with technology, and ability to support scheduling and agendas for multi-institutional collaborative projects. This position is open to both internal and external candidates. Feel free to contact dupont@augsburg.edu if you or your contacts have any questions about the job posting.

STEM Programs Administrative Assistant Position Description
https://augsburg.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=150092&CNTRNO=3&TSTMP=1657650038349

submitted by mouak1@augsburg.edu

Kezia Burrows, Pan-Afrikan Student Services Program Manager joins the Department of Multicultural Life on Monday, July 25. They come to us with experience in management in healthcare and sales, programming at College of Saint Benedict, and most recently as Direct Care Program Supervisor at Sevita. Please stop by their office in Oyate Commons, Christenson Center Suite 2 next week.

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg University STEM Programs Office is hiring a very part-time (8-12 hours per week) administrative assistant to support our work with several National Science Foundation (NSF) grants. This position is a great opportunity to be a valued member of a team supporting STEM students at Augsburg as well as at our partner community colleges. Work hours are flexible.

We are seeking someone with strong organizational skills, comfort with technology, and ability to support scheduling and agendas for multi-institutional collaborative projects. This position is open to both internal and external candidates. Feel free to contact dupont@augsburg.edu if you or your contacts have any questions about the job posting.

STEM Programs Administrative Assistant Position Description
https://augsburg.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=150092&CNTRNO=3&TSTMP=1657650038349

submitted by tollina@augsburg.edu

My name is Ranen (he/him), a senior at Washington University. I am currently working my senior thesis about the intimate experiences of cis queer men of color. My research will contribute to a paper on the subject, which I’d be happy to share afterwards. I’m looking to conduct interviews with queer men of color in college ranging from 30 minutes to an hour.

If anyone wants to reach out with questions or is interested in my work, you can contact me at ranenmiao@wustl.edu.

Sign Up Here

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

Augsburg Family Scholars is a new program to narrow the opportunity gap for students with foster care backgrounds starting in Fall 2022. The program builds on Minnesota’s Fostering Independence Higher Education Grant, a state financial aid program that covers tuition, room and board, textbooks, some supplies, and fees at participating institutions, including Augsburg.

Augsburg Family Scholars adds to this foundation by providing comprehensive support that reflects the unique strengths and challenges shared by students with foster care backgrounds. The program is designed to reduce students’ financial vulnerabilities, nurture their academic progress, and build community throughout their college journey. It is open to any new or returning undergraduate student with a foster care background, including from out of state.

More About Augsburg Family Scholars

submitted by sabinob@augsburg.edu

Kezia Burrows, Pan-Afrikan Student Services Program Manager joins the Department of Multicultural Life on Monday, July 25. They come to us with experience in management in healthcare and sales, programming at College of Saint Benedict, and most recently as Direct Care Program Supervisor at Sevita. Please stop by their office in Oyate Commons, Christenson Center Suite 2 next week.

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg University STEM Programs Office is hiring a very part-time (8-12 hours per week) administrative assistant to support our work with several National Science Foundation (NSF) grants. This position is a great opportunity to be a valued member of a team supporting STEM students at Augsburg as well as at our partner community colleges. Work hours are flexible.

We are seeking someone with strong organizational skills, comfort with technology, and ability to support scheduling and agendas for multi-institutional collaborative projects. This position is open to both internal and external candidates. Feel free to contact dupont@augsburg.edu if you or your contacts have any questions about the job posting.

STEM Programs Administrative Assistant Position Description
https://augsburg.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=150092&CNTRNO=3&TSTMP=1657650038349

submitted by parkso@augsburg.edu

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a no-cost benefit available to you, your dependents or member of your household. Through the EAP, you can connect with licensed well-being, legal, financial and other professionals. Everything you do with the EAP is 100% confidential.

Attend this HealthPartners EAP information session to learn more.
Live Q&A will follow immediately after the session.

o When: Thursday, July 21 Virtual Session, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

o Add to your calendar: https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NWM0cGRmMDQzM3ZpNmJzY2RrNDBndDBhZTcgcGFya3NvQGF1Z3NidXJnLmVkdQ&tmsrc=parkso%40augsburg.edu

For questions, contact Human Resources at hr@augsburg.edu

HealthPartners EAP Lunch and Learn

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

Augsburg Family Scholars is a new program to narrow the opportunity gap for students with foster care backgrounds starting in Fall 2022. The program builds on Minnesota’s Fostering Independence Higher Education Grant, a state financial aid program that covers tuition, room and board, textbooks, some supplies, and fees at participating institutions, including Augsburg.

Augsburg Family Scholars adds to this foundation by providing comprehensive support that reflects the unique strengths and challenges shared by students with foster care backgrounds. The program is designed to reduce students’ financial vulnerabilities, nurture their academic progress, and build community throughout their college journey. It is open to any new or returning undergraduate student with a foster care background, including from out of state.

More about Augsburg Family Scholars

Kezia Burrows, Pan-Afrikan Student Services Program Manager joins the Department of Multicultural Life on Monday, July 25. They come to us with experience in management in healthcare and sales, programming at College of Saint Benedict, and most recently as Direct Care Program Supervisor at Sevita. Please stop by their office in Oyate Commons, Christenson Center Suite 2 next week. 

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg University STEM Programs Office is hiring a very part-time (8-12 hours per week) administrative assistant to support our work with several National Science Foundation (NSF) grants. This position is a great opportunity to be a valued member of a team supporting STEM students at Augsburg as well as at our partner community colleges. Work hours are flexible.

We are seeking someone with strong organizational skills, comfort with technology, and ability to support scheduling and agendas for multi-institutional collaborative projects. This position is open to both internal and external candidates. Feel free to contact dupont@augsburg.edu if you or your contacts have any questions about the job posting.

STEM Programs Administrative Assistant Position Description
https://augsburg.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=150092&CNTRNO=3&TSTMP=1657650038349

submitted by tollina@augsburg.edu

My name is Ranen (he/him), a senior at Washington University. I am currently working my senior thesis about the intimate experiences of cis queer men of color. My research will contribute to a paper on the subject, which I’d be happy to share afterwards. I’m looking to conduct interviews with queer men of color in college ranging from 30 minutes to an hour.

If anyone wants to reach out with questions or is interested in my work, you can contact me at ranenmiao@wustl.edu.

Sign Up Here

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

Augsburg Family Scholars is a new program to narrow the opportunity gap for students with foster care backgrounds starting in Fall 2022. The program builds on Minnesota’s Fostering Independence Higher Education Grant, a state financial aid program that covers tuition, room and board, textbooks, some supplies, and fees at participating institutions, including Augsburg.

Augsburg Family Scholars adds to this foundation by providing comprehensive support that reflects the unique strengths and challenges shared by students with foster care backgrounds. The program is designed to reduce students’ financial vulnerabilities, nurture their academic progress, and build community throughout their college journey. It is open to any new or returning undergraduate student with a foster care background, including from out of state.

Learn more about Augsburg Family Scholars and find out how to apply.

submitted by mouak1@augsburg.edu

Kezia Burrows, Pan-Afrikan Student Services Program Manager joins the Department of Multicultural Life on Monday, July 25. They come to us with experience in management in healthcare and sales, programming at College of Saint Benedict, and most recently as Direct Care Program Supervisor at Sevita. Please stop by their office in Oyate Commons, Christenson Center Suite 2 next week.

submitted by bierbaub@augsburg.edu

Hello everyone,

Just wanted to let everyone know about the 2022-23 Parking Permits that’ll go on sale August 1st. The order in which individuals can purchase a permit will go like this:

Aug 1st – Fac/Staff, Seniors, Grad Students
Aug 2nd – Juniors
Aug 3rd – Sophomores
Aug 4th – First Year Commuters

The prices are listed below (semester/year):

Student Resident: $195/$390

Student Commuter: $179/$358

AU/Graduate: $61/$121

Adjunct Faculty or Part-Time Staff (below .5 FTE): $105/$210

Full-Time Faculty/Staff: $252/$504

Luther Underground*: $470/$1,400

OGC Underground*: $505/$1,515

Please email parking@augsburg.edu if you have any questions

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg University STEM Programs Office is hiring a very part-time (8-12 hours per week) administrative assistant to support our work with several National Science Foundation (NSF) grants. This position is a great opportunity to be a valued member of a team supporting STEM students at Augsburg as well as at our partner community colleges. Work hours are flexible.

We are seeking someone with strong organizational skills, comfort with technology, and ability to support scheduling and agendas for multi-institutional collaborative projects. This position is open to both internal and external candidates. Feel free to contact dupont@augsburg.edu if you or your contacts have any questions about the job posting.

STEM Programs Administrative Assistant Position Description
https://augsburg.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=150092&CNTRNO=3&TSTMP=1657650038349

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

Links on Inside Augsburg have been updated in preparation for our August 1st switchover from Hirezon to Smart Recruiters.

Users who are logged in will see two new menu items under “Administrative Tasks”:
– Talent Searches, which will take users to Smart Recruiters to manage job postings or apply for internal positions. Note: Smart Recruiters is currently open to Hiring Managers only. Job postings will switch to the new platform August 1st.
– Employee Toolkit, which will bring users to the HR Website’s “Employee Toolkit” section for the most commonly accessed employee resources and forms.

Need to access the current Hirezon/Interview exchange platform for job searches? Open the Employee Toolkit (see above) and find the “Hirezon/Interview Exchange Login” on the right-hand sidebar.

Employee Toolkit

submitted by tollina@augsburg.edu

My name is Ranen (he/him), a senior at Washington University. I am currently working my senior thesis about the intimate experiences of cis queer men of color. My research will contribute to a paper on the subject, which I’d be happy to share afterwards. I’m looking to conduct interviews with queer men of color in college ranging from 30 minutes to an hour.

If anyone wants to reach out with questions or is interested in my work, you can contact me at ranenmiao@wustl.edu.

Sign Up Here

submitted by mouak1@augsburg.edu

Kezia Burrows, Pan-Afrikan Student Services Program Manager joins the Department of Multicultural Life on Monday, July 25. They come to us with experience in management in healthcare and sales, programming at College of Saint Benedict, and most recently as Direct Care Program Supervisor at Sevita. Please stop by their office in Oyate Commons, Christenson Center Suite 2 next week.

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg University STEM Programs Office is hiring a very part-time (8-12 hours per week) administrative assistant to support our work with several National Science Foundation (NSF) grants. This position is a great opportunity to be a valued member of a team supporting STEM students at Augsburg as well as at our partner community colleges. Work hours are flexible.

We are seeking someone with strong organizational skills, comfort with technology, and ability to support scheduling and agendas for multi-institutional collaborative projects. This position is open to both internal and external candidates. Feel free to contact dupont@augsburg.edu if you or your contacts have any questions about the job posting.

STEM Programs Administrative Assistant Position Description
https://augsburg.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=150092&CNTRNO=3&TSTMP=1657650038349

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

The Office of Admissions is pleased to announce Augsburg Applies 2U, a new direct admissions approach that will change how we work with prospective students starting this fall.

Going forward, students who meet a certain GPA threshold will be immediately offered admission to Augsburg—in some cases, before they even apply. With less time spent reviewing applications, counselors will have more capacity to build relationships, learn about students’ experiences and goals, and personalize the admissions process. Students will face fewer barriers, allowing them to focus on finding the school where they authentically belong.

We want to emphasize that this change will not make Augsburg less selective. Students who receive direct admission would also have been admitted under our previous application process. What’s changing is our ability to reach students who might have thought college was out of reach. Instead of presenting the application process as a hurdle, we’ll start from a place of welcome.

Augsburg Applies 2U is the next step in a transformative process that has been underway for several years. Research shows that complex admissions processes are less equitable. Recent changes to simplify our application—including test-free admissions, short answer essays, and optional letter of recommendation—have accompanied Augsburg’s largest and most diverse first-year classes in history.

We are grateful for discussions and collaborations with so many campus partners and stakeholders as we worked to develop this new equity-minded model in earnest over the past year. Admissions will be meeting with several departments to provide more details in the upcoming weeks. If you have any questions or want to schedule a department meeting, please reach out to Shonna Fulford, director of undergraduate admissions, at fulford@augsburg.edu or (612) 330-1589.

Learn more about Augsburg Applies 2U

submitted by parkso@augsburg.edu

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a no-cost benefit available to you, your dependents or member of your household. Through the EAP, you can connect with licensed well-being, legal, financial and other professionals. Everything you do with the EAP is 100% confidential.

Attend this HealthPartners EAP information session to learn more.
Live Q&A will follow immediately after the session.

o When: Thursday, July 21 Virtual Session, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

o Link: https://healthpartners.webex.com/healthpartners/j.php?MTID=mc57b0b7e253452e314d1a8e9ebb53371

For questions, contact Human Resources at hr@augsburg.edu

HealthPartners EAP Lunch and Learn

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg University STEM Programs Office is hiring a very part-time (8-12 hours per week) administrative assistant to support our work with several National Science Foundation (NSF) grants. This position is a great opportunity to be a valued member of a team supporting STEM students at Augsburg as well as at our partner community colleges. Work hours are flexible.

We are seeking someone with strong organizational skills, comfort with technology, and ability to support scheduling and agendas for multi-institutional collaborative projects. This position is open to both internal and external candidates. Feel free to contact dupont@augsburg.edu if you or your contacts have any questions about the job posting.

STEM Programs Administrative Assistant Position Description
https://augsburg.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=150092&CNTRNO=3&TSTMP=1657650038349

submitted by kallestj@augsburg.edu

SFS is back on social media! The SFS has come together to create an Instagram to reach out to students about FAFSA, aid, paying for school, financial literacy, and much much more. Go follow Augsburg SFS at @auggiesfs to learn about the staff in the SFS office and all the financial opportunities and questions you may have.

Follow us Here!

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

The Office of Admissions is pleased to announce Augsburg Applies 2U, a new direct admissions approach that will change how we work with prospective students starting this fall.

Going forward, students who meet a certain GPA threshold will be immediately offered admission to Augsburg—in some cases, before they even apply. With less time spent reviewing applications, counselors will have more capacity to build relationships, learn about students’ experiences and goals, and personalize the admissions process. Students will face fewer barriers, allowing them to focus on finding the school where they authentically belong.

We want to emphasize that this change will not make Augsburg less selective. Students who receive direct admission would also have been admitted under our previous application process. What’s changing is our ability to reach students who might have thought college was out of reach. Instead of presenting the application process as a hurdle, we’ll start from a place of welcome.

Augsburg Applies 2U is the next step in a transformative process that has been underway for several years. Research shows that complex admissions processes are less equitable. Recent changes to simplify our application—including test-free admissions, short answer essays, and optional letter of recommendation—have accompanied Augsburg’s largest and most diverse first-year classes in history.

We are grateful for discussions and collaborations with so many campus partners and stakeholders as we worked to develop this new equity-minded model in earnest over the past year. Admissions will be meeting with several departments to provide more details in the upcoming weeks. If you have any questions or want to schedule a department meeting, please reach out to Shonna Fulford, director of undergraduate admissions, at fulford@augsburg.edu or (612) 330-1589.

Learn more about Augsburg Applies 2U

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg University STEM Programs Office is hiring a very part-time (8-12 hours per week) administrative assistant to support our work with several National Science Foundation (NSF) grants. This position is a great opportunity to be a valued member of a team supporting STEM students at Augsburg as well as at our partner community colleges. Work hours are flexible.

We are seeking someone with strong organizational skills, comfort with technology, and ability to support scheduling and agendas for multi-institutional collaborative projects. This position is open to both internal and external candidates. Feel free to contact dupont@augsburg.edu if you or your contacts have any questions about the job posting.

STEM Programs Administrative Assistant Position Description
https://augsburg.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=150092&CNTRNO=3&TSTMP=1657650038349

submitted by kallestj@augsburg.edu

SFS is back on social media! The SFS has come together to create an Instagram to reach out to students about FAFSA, aid, paying for school, financial literacy, and much much more. Go follow Augsburg SFS at @auggiesfs to learn about the staff in the SFS office and all the financial opportunities and questions you may have.

Follow us here!

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

The Office of Admissions is pleased to announce Augsburg Applies 2U, a new direct admissions approach that will change how we work with prospective students starting this fall.

Going forward, students who meet a certain GPA threshold will be immediately offered admission to Augsburg—in some cases, before they even apply. With less time spent reviewing applications, counselors will have more capacity to build relationships, learn about students’ experiences and goals, and personalize the admissions process. Students will face fewer barriers, allowing them to focus on finding the school where they authentically belong.

We want to emphasize that this change will not make Augsburg less selective. Students who receive direct admission would also have been admitted under our previous application process. What’s changing is our ability to reach students who might have thought college was out of reach. Instead of presenting the application process as a hurdle, we’ll start from a place of welcome.

Augsburg Applies 2U is the next step in a transformative process that has been underway for several years. Research shows that complex admissions processes are less equitable. Recent changes to simplify our application—including test-free admissions, short answer essays, and optional letter of recommendation—have accompanied Augsburg’s largest and most diverse first-year classes in history.

We are grateful for discussions and collaborations with so many campus partners and stakeholders as we worked to develop this new equity-minded model in earnest over the past year. Admissions will be meeting with several departments to provide more details in the upcoming weeks. If you have any questions or want to schedule a department meeting, please reach out to Shonna Fulford, director of undergraduate admissions, at fulford@augsburg.edu or (612) 330-1589.

submitted by cihlar@augsburg.edu

Howling Bird Press is thrilled to reveal the cover design for the winner of the 2022 fiction prize, I HAVE HER MEMORIES NOW by Carrie Grinstead! The book is now available for preorder on Amazon and at Small Press Distribution’s website.

I HAVE HER MEMORIES NOW cover reveal

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

Attention Hiring Managers!

Your Human Resources team is pleased to announce live training on the new applicant tracking system, SmartRecruiters!

Learn how to create and manage job postings in the new Smart Recruiters platform! HR will be hosting four live zoom trainings to show hiring managers (for students, staff, and faculty positions) how to create job postings and manage candidates. We’ll cover requisitions, job advertisements, candidate screening tools, interview scheduling and creating offers.

Training dates and times (click the corrected links to copy to your calendar):
Tues July 19, 1-2pm: https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=M2Vnam5jMXBlMnNkZTlmbDFrY2txb2lmbm4gdmFjaHRhQGF1Z3NidXJnLmVkdQ&tmsrc=vachta%40augsburg.edu
Wed July 20, 10-11am: https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NHNiczkycTVvaWZjc2RldWxwNHIxY3NmMWggdmFjaHRhQGF1Z3NidXJnLmVkdQ&tmsrc=vachta%40augsburg.edu
Tue July 26, 10-11am: https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=M2cwcTNkaWpraW5lNmZoZzgzcGtlZGplcDAgdmFjaHRhQGF1Z3NidXJnLmVkdQ&tmsrc=vachta%40augsburg.edu
Wed July 27, 2-3pm: https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=M2kzcmMwbmVocHEwZDVuNHMzZmIyYW5qMTQgdmFjaHRhQGF1Z3NidXJnLmVkdQ&tmsrc=vachta%40augsburg.edu

The training will be recorded for those that are unable to attend.

Note: The rollout dates for student employment postings have been shifted to early August

SmartRecruiters FAQ

submitted by carlson2@augsburg.edu

The Center for Wellness & Counseling is closed for the summer, but there are a number of mental health resources still available to Augsburg students. CWC wishes everyone a summer of rest and renewal, but we encourage you to reach out for support if and when you need it!

1) 24/7 phone support is available all summer long through ProtoCall (just call CWC at 612-330-1707 and choose Option 1)
2) Free, confidential short-term online counseling is available at Walk In Counseling Center (https://walkin.org/)
3) Sexual assault support is available 24/7 through the Aurora Center at the U of M (612-626-9111) (https://aurora.umn.edu/)
4) Self-help resources are available on the CWC website (coping with depression, coping with anxiety, healing from racial trauma, and more) (https://www.augsburg.edu/cwc/)
5) Student Support Guide (on the CWC and Student Affairs website) has resources to help you connect on and off-campus for academic needs, mental health needs, physical health needs, and basic living needs. (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NY8mwo-IWkA-Im5VpNbbNfxWFiOygE2oVZzroIFMKPI/edit)

Center for Wellness & Counseling

submitted by dupont@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg University STEM Programs Office is hiring a very part-time (8-12 hours per week) administrative assistant to support our work with several National Science Foundation (NSF) grants. This position is a great opportunity to be a valued member of a team supporting STEM students at Augsburg as well as at our partner community colleges. Work hours are flexible.

We are seeking someone with strong organizational skills, comfort with technology, and ability to support scheduling and agendas for multi-institutional collaborative projects. This position is open to both internal and external candidates. Feel free to contact dupont@augsburg.edu if you or your contacts have any questions about the job posting.

STEM Programs Administrative Assistant Position Description
https://augsburg.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=150092&CNTRNO=3&TSTMP=1657650038349

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

Attention Hiring Managers!

Your Human Resources team is pleased to announce live training on the new applicant tracking system, SmartRecruiters!

Learn how to create and manage job postings in the new Smart Recruiters platform! HR will be hosting four live zoom trainings to show hiring managers (for students, staff, and faculty positions) how to create job postings and manage candidates. We’ll cover requisitions, job advertisements, candidate screening tools, interview scheduling and creating offers.

Training dates and times (click links to copy to your calendar):
Tues July 19: 1-2pm
Wed July 20: 10-11am
Tue July 26: 10-11am
Wed July 27: 2-3pm

The training will be recorded for those that are unable to attend.

Note: The rollout dates for student employment postings have been shifted to early August.

Augsburg SmartRecruiters FAQ

submitted by parkso@augsburg.edu

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a no-cost benefit available to you, your dependents or member of your household. Through the EAP, you can connect with licensed well-being, legal, financial and other professionals. Everything you do with the EAP is 100% confidential.

Attend this HealthPartners EAP information session to learn more.
Live Q&A will follow immediately after the session.

o When: Thursday, July 21 Virtual Session, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

o Link: https://healthpartners.webex.com/healthpartners/j.php?MTID=mc57b0b7e253452e314d1a8e9ebb53371

For questions, contact Human Resources at hr@augsburg.edu

HealthPartners EAP Lunch and Learn

submitted by holleric@augsburg.edu

Lindell Library will air today’s January 6 Select Committee hearing beginning at noon CDT. Drop in for a few minutes or stay for the entire hearing. Light refreshments will be served.

Lindell Library

submitted by antonsen@augsburg.edu

Please submit any benefits and payroll change forms by 12:00pm Today, 07/08 to be processed for the Friday, 07/15 pay date. This includes stipends, and all change forms for benefits, FSA, HSA, retirement, direct deposit and tax withholding forms, for example.

Supervisors: Please approve timesheets by today at 4:30PM.

If you have any questions, please email payroll@augsburg.edu.
Thank you so much!
Your HR and Payroll Team

Human Resources Website

submitted by bierbaub@augsburg.edu

Hello everyone,

Just wanted to let everyone know about the 2022-23 Parking Permits that’ll go on sale August 1st. The order in which individuals can purchase a permit will go like this:

Aug 1st – Fac/Staff, Seniors, Grad Students
Aug 2nd – Juniors
Aug 3rd – Sophomores
Aug 4th – First Year Commuters

The prices are listed below (semester/year):

Student Resident: $195/$390

Student Commuter: $179/$358

AU/Graduate: $61/$121

Adjunct Faculty or Part-Time Staff (below .5 FTE): $105/$210

Full-Time Faculty/Staff: $252/$504

Luther Underground*: $470/$1,400

OGC Underground*: $505/$1,515

Please email parking@augsburg.edu if you have any questions

https://www.augsburg.edu/dps/parking/

submitted by longj@augsburg.edu

Taking effect July 10, 2022 First Class mail prices are increasing. This does include the First-Class Mail Forever stamp is going from 58 cents to 60 cents. We do have First-Class and Additional ounce Forever stamps in Shipping/Receiving if you want to make sure you have some before the price increase.

July 2022 First-Class Mail Prices
First-Class Mail Current Price New Price
One-ounce letter, domestic $0.58 $0.60
Single-piece letter, additional ounce $0.20 $0.24
Metered mail 1-ounce $0.53 $0.57
Postcard stamp $0.40 $0.44
One-ounce letter, international $1.30 $1.40

July 2022 Postage Price Changes (USPS Page)

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

Are you a Staff/Faculty member who has studied abroad or away in the past? We want to hear from you!

The Study Abroad and Study Away office is looking to feature Staff and Faculty study abroad stories on our Instagram page with Throwback Thursday posts. These posts are to encourage Augsburg students to study abroad and away!

Check us out on Instagram: global_auggies

Questions? Email abroad@augsburg.edu

Fill out the Google Form here!

submitted by antonsen@augsburg.edu

Please submit any benefits and payroll change forms by 12:00pm Friday 07/08 to be processed for the Friday, 07/15 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

Human Resources Website

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

Short-term study abroad & away in Spring or Summer 2023 is a great way to earn credits and get off-campus! All programs fulfill the Augsburg Experience requirement:

PICTURING AMERICA: RACE, GENDER, & HOLLYWOOD
• Spring Break travel to Los Angeles, CA
• WST 220: Topics: Race, Gender and Hollywood – fulfills a Humanities requirement

FAITH, VOCATION, & SOCIAL CHANGE IN GUATEMALA
• Spring break travel to Guatemala
• Course: RLN 409 (fulfills Search for Meaning II) or RLN 480 – Keystone credit for some majors

ANOTHER FUTURE IS POSSIBLE: SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS in ROTTERDAM & AMSTERDAM
• travel in May 17-31, 2023
• 2 courses. ENL + SOC/URB :
•ENL 280: Genres: Speculative Fictions (4 credits), Humanities LAF
•SOC/URB 111: City Life: Intro to Urban Sociology (4 credits), SBS LAF
•SOC/URB 295: Living Green in Amsterdam (4 credits), elective

INVESTIGATING GREATER MINNESOTA: RESEARCH & PERFORMANCE
•Summer 2023 Term 1, travel in Greater Minnesota (location TBD)
•Choose 1 course, with optional INS add on:
•SOC 495 – Sociology topics elective
•THR 295 -Topics in Theater – LAF Fine Arts
•INS 292 – 2 credits – optional

SCIENCE & RELIGION IN GERMANY
• Travel in May/June 2023
•Choose 1 science course and/or the religion course:
•CHM 102 with Lab: fulfills Science w/ Lab (does not count toward Chm major or minor)
•SCI 490: Integrated Science Keystone Integrated Science
•RLN 205: Topics in Religion – may fulfill Search for Meaning II or Humanities LAF

MONEY, BANKING, & INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS IN GERMANY

• Travel in May 2023
•Choose 1 course:
•ECO 315: Money and Banking
•BUS 362: International Business

AUGSBURG in MEXICO
• Spanish language courses: beginner to advanced levels, as well as specialty courses in Medical Spanish and Spanish for Ministry
• 4 study sessions in summer – choose the one (or more!) that works for you!

Got questions? Get in touch: abroad@augsburg.edu

Check out all the program offerings here

submitted by tollina@augsburg.edu

Catherina Kipper, URGO’s Prehealth Professions Specialist, will be returning to the University of MN, having accepted a position as an Assistant Director of Advising in the College of Liberal Arts. In the seven plus years that Catherina worked at Augsburg she established a stellar prehealth science advising program and assisted countless students and alums with their applications and interviews to various prehealth science programs. She also served as the advisor to the newly created and active Pre-Dentistry and Pre-PA clubs.

Students sought Catherina out because she provided honest and thorough advice about how to be a competitive prehealth applicant. She is particularly gifted as a writing coach, painstakingly reading multiple drafts of statements and secondary applications, always helping students find their own voices. Because of her commitment and knowledge, more Augsburg students and alums gained admissions to prehealth programs and more of them had multiple offers.

All of her staff and faculty colleagues immediately noticed her professionalism, deep knowledge of the health professions, dedication to student advancement, cross cultural competency and generous nature. As the only other staff member in URGO, Catherina accepted multiple responsibilities to ensure that the office functioned with a high quality of service–always her standard.

We thank her for her dedicated service to Augsburg and wish her the best in her new position.

Please join us on Thursday, July 7th in Hagfors 101 for cake and well wishes from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.

submitted by antonsen@augsburg.edu

Please submit any benefits and payroll change forms by 12:00pm Friday 07/08 to be processed for the Friday, 07/15 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

Human Resources Website

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Humanities Connections

The Humanities Connections program seeks to expand the role of the humanities in undergraduate education at two- and four-year institutions. Awards support innovative curricular approaches that foster partnerships among humanities faculty and their counterparts in the social and natural sciences and in pre-service or professional programs (such as business, engineering, health sciences, law, computer science, and other technology-driven fields), in order to encourage and develop new integrative learning opportunities for students.

Maximum award amount: Up to $35,000 for Planning; up to $150,000 for Implementation

Application available: June 3, 2022
Optional draft due: July 21, 2022
Deadline: September 1, 2022

Humanities Connections

submitted by tollina@augsburg.edu

Catherina Kipper, URGO’s Prehealth Professions Specialist, will be returning to the University of MN, having accepted a position as an Assistant Director of Advising in the College of Liberal Arts. In the seven plus years that Catherina worked at Augsburg she established a stellar prehealth science advising program and assisted countless students and alums with their applications and interviews to various prehealth science programs. She also served as the advisor to the newly created and active Pre-Dentistry and Pre-PA clubs.

Students sought Catherina out because she provided honest and thorough advice about how to be a competitive prehealth applicant. She is particularly gifted as a writing coach, painstakingly reading multiple drafts of statements and secondary applications, always helping students find their own voices. Because of her commitment and knowledge, more Augsburg students and alums gained admissions to prehealth programs and more of them had multiple offers.

All of her staff and faculty colleagues immediately noticed her professionalism, deep knowledge of the health professions, dedication to student advancement, cross cultural competency and generous nature. As the only other staff member in URGO, Catherina accepted multiple responsibilities to ensure that the office functioned with a high quality of service–always her standard.

We thank her for her dedicated service to Augsburg and wish her the best in her new position.

Please join us on Thursday, July 7th in Hagfors 101 for cake and well wishes from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.

submitted by tollina@augsburg.edu

Catherina Kipper, URGO’s Prehealth Professions Specialist, will be returning to the University of MN, having accepted a position as an Assistant Director of Advising in the College of Liberal Arts. In the seven plus years that Catherina worked at Augsburg she established a stellar prehealth science advising program and assisted countless students and alums with their applications and interviews to various prehealth science programs. She also served as the advisor to the newly created and active Pre-Dentistry and Pre-PA clubs.

Students sought Catherina out because she provided honest and thorough advice about how to be a competitive prehealth applicant. She is particularly gifted as a writing coach, painstakingly reading multiple drafts of statements and secondary applications, always helping students find their own voices. Because of her commitment and knowledge, more Augsburg students and alums gained admissions to prehealth programs and more of them had multiple offers.

All of her staff and faculty colleagues immediately noticed her professionalism, deep knowledge of the health professions, dedication to student advancement, cross cultural competency and generous nature. As the only other staff member in URGO, Catherina accepted multiple responsibilities to ensure that the office functioned with a high quality of service–always her standard.

We thank her for her dedicated service to Augsburg and wish her the best in her new position.

Please join us on Thursday, July 7th in Hagfors 101 for cake and well wishes from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

826 MPLS, located in the Seward neighborhood just a 10 minute walk from Augsburg, is looking for volunteers for summer programs. Their mission “amplifies the voices, stories, and power of K-12 BIPOC students through writing, publishing, and leadership programs.” This summer program begins on July 13th. Students visit outdoor locations to learn about the natural environment and sustainability, writing about what they learn, their thoughts and experiences.

Volunteer shifts are between two and four hours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. You can get in touch with proud Augsburg alum, Aminah Hussein, for more information: aminah@826msp.org

To learn more about 826 MSP visit their website: https://www.826msp.org/

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Humanities Connections

The Humanities Connections program seeks to expand the role of the humanities in undergraduate education at two- and four-year institutions. Awards support innovative curricular approaches that foster partnerships among humanities faculty and their counterparts in the social and natural sciences and in pre-service or professional programs (such as business, engineering, health sciences, law, computer science, and other technology-driven fields), in order to encourage and develop new integrative learning opportunities for students.

Maximum award amount: Up to $35,000 for Planning; up to $150,000 for Implementation

Application available: June 3, 2022
Optional draft due: July 21, 2022
Deadline: September 1, 2022

Humanities Connections

submitted by mohamu15@augsburg.edu

Are you an Augsburg student who started at Augsburg between Fall 2018 and Fall 2020? Share your pandemic experiences!
Augsburg undergraduate students are invited to participate in a student-led research study (IRB# 2022-26-03) where you’ll talk about your curricular and co-curricular experiences over the last few years. If you participate, you’ll be asked to complete a 30-90 minute interview and you will be compensated with a $15 Target gift card. If you are interested, please email Hanad Mohamud at Mohamu15@Augsburg.edu.

submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu

A-mail publication will be suspended Monday, July 4, as Augsburg observes Independence Day. Publication of A-mail will resume Tuesday, July 5. All messages submitted until midnight on July 4 will be distributed on July 5. Send questions or concerns via email to a-mail-corrections@augsburg.edu.

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

Are you a Staff/Faculty member who has studied abroad or away in the past? We want to hear from you!

The Study Abroad and Study Away office is looking to feature Staff and Faculty study abroad stories on our Instagram page with Throwback Thursday posts. These posts are to encourage Augsburg students to study abroad and away!

Check us out on Instagram: global_auggies

Questions? Email abroad@augsburg.edu

Fill out the Google Form here!

submitted by tollina@augsburg.edu

Catherina Kipper, URGO’s Prehealth Professions Specialist, will be returning to the University of MN, having accepted a position as an Assistant Director of Advising in the College of Liberal Arts. In the seven plus years that Catherina worked at Augsburg she established a stellar prehealth science advising program and assisted countless students and alums with their applications and interviews to various prehealth science programs. She also served as the advisor to the newly created and active Pre-Dentistry and Pre-PA clubs.

Students sought Catherina out because she provided honest and thorough advice about how to be a competitive prehealth applicant. She is particularly gifted as a writing coach, painstakingly reading multiple drafts of statements and secondary applications, always helping students find their own voices. Because of her commitment and knowledge, more Augsburg students and alums gained admissions to prehealth programs and more of them had multiple offers.

All of her staff and faculty colleagues immediately noticed her professionalism, deep knowledge of the health professions, dedication to student advancement, cross cultural competency and generous nature. As the only other staff member in URGO, Catherina accepted multiple responsibilities to ensure that the office functioned with a high quality of service–always her standard.

We thank her for her dedicated service to Augsburg and wish her the best in her new position.

Please join us on Thursday, July 7th in Hagfors 101 for cake and well wishes from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

826 MPLS, located in the Seward neighborhood just a 10 minute walk from Augsburg, is looking for volunteers for summer programs. Their mission “amplifies the voices, stories, and power of K-12 BIPOC students through writing, publishing, and leadership programs.” This summer program begins on July 13th. Students visit outdoor locations to learn about the natural environment and sustainability, writing about what they learn, their thoughts and experiences.

Volunteer shifts are between two and four hours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. You can get in touch with proud Augsburg alum, Aminah Hussein, for more information: aminah@826msp.org

To learn more about 826 MSP visit their website: https://www.826msp.org/

submitted by longj@augsburg.edu

Taking effect July 10, 2022 First Class mail prices are increasing. This does include the First-Class Mail Forever stamp is going from 58 cents to 60 cents. We do have First-Class and Additional ounce Forever stamps in Shipping/Receiving if you want to make sure you have some before the price increase.

July 2022 First-Class Mail Prices
First-Class Mail Current Price New Price
One-ounce letter, domestic $0.58 $0.60
Single-piece letter, additional ounce $0.20 $0.24
Metered mail 1-ounce $0.53 $0.57
Postcard stamp $0.40 $0.44
One-ounce letter, international $1.30 $1.40

July 2022 Postage Price Changes (USPS Page)

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

We’ve reorganized content on the HR website in an effort to improve clarity and make important tools easier to find.

Forms, policies, staff performance reviews, and payroll information can be found in the “Employee Toolkit”.

IT and HR are working closely together to build data-driven secure forms and approval workflows, reducing the risk of clerical errors, increasing data security, and improving the experience of employees and supervisors. In our ongoing efforts to streamline and go paperless many of our paper and electronic forms are being converted into Webdocs Forms which allows the forms to be saved directly to the employee’s electronic personnel records. If you receive emails from “Augsburg Online Forms” (onlineforms@augsburg.edu) they are being generated by these Webdocs Forms approval paths.

We are in the process of creating and posting new content, especially with the upcoming rollout of SmartRecruiters. The HR team looks forward to providing the most important information and tools for Augsburg employees in one central location!

If you have any questions or feedback please contact hr@augsburg.edu!

Employee Toolkit

submitted by shafer@augsburg.edu

Catherina Kipper, URGO’s Prehealth Professions Specialist, will be returning to the University of MN, having accepted a position as an Assistant Director of Advising in the College of Liberal Arts. In the seven plus years that Catherina worked at Augsburg she established a stellar prehealth science advising program and assisted countless students and alums with their applications and interviews to various prehealth science programs. She also served as the advisor to the newly created and active Pre-Dentistry and Pre-PA clubs.

Students sought Catherina out because she provided honest and thorough advice about how to be a competitive prehealth applicant. She is particularly gifted as a writing coach, painstakingly reading multiple drafts of statements and secondary applications, always helping students find their own voices. Because of her commitment and knowledge, more Augsburg students and alums gained admissions to prehealth programs and more of them had multiple offers.

All of her staff and faculty colleagues immediately noticed her professionalism, deep knowledge of the health professions, dedication to student advancement, cross cultural competency and generous nature. As the only other staff member in URGO, Catherina accepted multiple responsibilities to ensure that the office functioned with a high quality of service–always her standard.

We thank her for her dedicated service to Augsburg and wish her the best in her new position.

Please join us on Thursday, July 7th in Hagfors 101 for cake and well wishes from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.

submitted by ajayi@augsburg.edu

Hello,
My name is Asma Noor. I am a student researcher at Augsburg University, and I am currently seeking Black individuals who are comfortable sharing their attitudes on help-seeking and mental health to participate in a psychology research study.

I am interested in hearing the personal experiences from your community. The study involves a 60-minute one-on-one audio Zoom or in-person (if comfortable) interview. This project has been approved by Augsburg University’s Institutional Review Board (IRB-#2022-20-03).

You are eligible to participate if you are between
1. 18-29 years old,
2. identify as Black American,
3. have lived in Minnesota for at least the past two years.

This study is confidential and completely voluntary. You may choose to withdraw from the study at any time.

Participants will receive a $25 e-gift card for participating in this study. If you are interested in participating, please complete this brief screening form: https://bit.ly/3bicy49.

Feel free to contact me directly at noora@augsburg.edu or my research advisor, Dr. Alex Ajayi, at ajayi@augsburg.edu. Please consider forwarding this to other individuals who may meet the criteria for participation. Thank you for your consideration!

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

Staff needing to complete a 90-Day or Annual performance review can initiate their review through the Employee Toolkit on the Human Resources website at https://sites.augsburg.edu/hr/employees/performance-reviews/

Performance reviews will no longer be facilitated by the Hirezon platform.

The performance review form automatically saves your work every 2 minutes. If you need to access a form you previously saved simply launch the performance review form and choose “Load a saved form”. Performance reviews are being conducted through Augsburg’s Webdocs Forms – emails generated by Webdocs forms will originate from “Augsburg Online Forms” (onlineforms@augsburg.edu).

Human Resources is refining and retooling the annual review process and looks forward to robust campus-wide staff annual reviews in the summer of 2023.

Staff performance reviews

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

826 MPLS, located in the Seward neighborhood just a 10 minute walk from Augsburg, is looking for volunteers for summer programs. Their mission “amplifies the voices, stories, and power of K-12 BIPOC students through writing, publishing, and leadership programs.” This summer program begins on July 13th. Students visit outdoor locations to learn about the natural environment and sustainability, writing about what they learn, their thoughts and experiences.

Volunteer shifts are between two and four hours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. You can get in touch with proud Augsburg alum, Aminah Hussein, for more information: aminah@826msp.org

To learn more about 826 MSP visit their website: https://www.826msp.org/

submitted by eolson@augsburg.edu

The Center for Wellness & Counseling is closed for the summer, but there are a number of mental health resources still available to Augsburg students. CWC wishes everyone a summer of rest and renewal, but we encourage you to reach out for support if and when you need it!

1) 24/7 phone support is available all summer long through ProtoCall (just call CWC at 612-330-1707 and choose Option 1)
2) Free, confidential short-term online counseling is available at Walk In Counseling Center (https://walkin.org/)
3) Sexual assault support is available 24/7 through the Aurora Center at the U of M (612-626-9111) (https://aurora.umn.edu/)
4) Self-help resources are available on the CWC website (coping with depression, coping with anxiety, healing from racial trauma, and more) (https://www.augsburg.edu/cwc/)
5) Student Support Guide (on the CWC and Student Affairs website) has resources to help you connect on and off-campus for academic needs, mental health needs, physical health needs, and basic living needs. (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NY8mwo-IWkA-Im5VpNbbNfxWFiOygE2oVZzroIFMKPI/edit)

submitted by holleric@augsburg.edu

Lindell Library will again air the January 6 committee hearings beginning at noon today, June 28. Light refreshments will be served.

Lindell Library

submitted by zobitz@augsburg.edu

Wanted to attend last week’s information session on the new Data Science Major and Minor but was not able to? You are in luck – the video from the information session is now available:

Questions on this new major? Please contact the Data Science Program Director, Dr. John Zobitz (zobitz@augsburg.edu).

https://youtu.be/d5iicTAtm0E

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

826 MPLS, located in the Seward neighborhood just a 10 minute walk from Augsburg, is looking for volunteers for summer programs. Their mission “amplifies the voices, stories, and power of K-12 BIPOC students through writing, publishing, and leadership programs.” This summer program begins on July 13th. Students visit outdoor locations to learn about the natural environment and sustainability, writing about what they learn, their thoughts and experiences.

Volunteer shifts are between two and four hours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. You can get in touch with proud Augsburg alum, Aminah Hussein, for more information: aminah@826msp.org

To learn more about 826 MSP visit their website: https://www.826msp.org/

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

In case you missed it, Human Resources is happy to announce we will be going live with a new Application Tracking System (ATS) on August 1st called SmartRecruiters! This modern and intuitive system will replace Hirezon/Interview Exchange. We are looking forward to the many new features that will improve the experiences of candidates and hiring teams!

What is SmartRecruiters?
SmartRecruiters is an ATS that starts from the moment you apply to a job all the way through to a candidate hire. It is a sleek, new, state of the art tool that will:

-Enhance candidate experience
-Increase recruiter productivity
-Improve hiring manager engagement
-Centralize the hiring process and collaboration
-Engage with employees for internal mobility and referrals

What can I expect over the next month?
You can expect our Human Resources team to be working hard to configure this system to fit Augsburg’s needs and hiring goals. SmartRecruiters Hiring Manager and Student Employee Supervisor training will begin in July and will be conducted through live webinars.

Key Dates (tentative)
July 1: Last day to post student employment positions to Hirezon
July 15: Last day to post faculty/staff positions to Hirezon
July 18: Publish student jobs on SmartRecruiters student portal
August 1: Publish Faculty and Staff positions on SmartRecruiters

The Human Resources team has already benefited from reviewing existing processes and re-imagining them in SmartRecruiters and looks forward to improving the hiring process for everyone involved as we collaborate to bring talent to Augsburg.

Find more information on Augsburg’s SmartRecruiters implementation at https://sites.augsburg.edu/hr

SmartRecruiters FAQ

submitted by jepsen@augsburg.edu

Augsburg TRIO/SSS welcomes the Summer Bridge Class of 2022! These incoming first-year students will complete two courses for college credit while they get to know each other, college expectations and the Augsburg campus as they live and learn together as a community. Summer Bridge runs June 26-July 28. If you see Summer Bridge students around campus be sure to say “Hi!”

Augsburg TRIO/SSS Summer Bridge

submitted by jepsen@augsburg.edu

Magaly Ortiz ’14 joins the TRIO/SSS team as Academic Advisor starting Monday, June 27. Magaly brings a wealth of experience teaching and mentoring at the University of Minnesota in Spanish language, communication and literature. She has also worked recently with the Augsburg TRIO/ McNair program, with ETS testing services, and extensive volunteer hours al while while pursuing her doctorate in Hispanic and Lusophone Literatures and Cultures. Magaly is excited to return to Augsburg to advise TRIO/SSS students on their college experience.

Ethan Johnson started June 13 in a temporary position as Speech and Academic Skills coach with the TRIO/SSS Summer Bridge program. An Assistant Professor of Communications at Iowa Lakes Community College, Ethan is spending the summer at Augsburg to work with the COM 111 – Summer Bridge class taught by Bob Groven.

Welcome to Augsburg, Magaly and Ethan!

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

826 MPLS, located in the Seward neighborhood just a 10 minute walk from Augsburg, is looking for volunteers for summer programs. Their mission “amplifies the voices, stories, and power of K-12 BIPOC students through writing, publishing, and leadership programs.” This summer program begins on July 13th. Students visit outdoor locations to learn about the natural environment and sustainability, writing about what they learn, their thoughts and experiences.

Volunteer shifts are between two and four hours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. You can get in touch with proud Augsburg alum, Aminah Hussein, for more information: aminah@826msp.org

To learn more about 826 MSP visit their website: https://www.826msp.org/

submitted by longj@augsburg.edu

Taking effect July 10, 2022 First Class mail prices are increasing. This does include the First-Class Mail Forever stamp is going from 58 cents to 60 cents. We do have First-Class and Additional ounce Forever stamps in Shipping/Receiving if you want to make sure you have some before the price increase.

July 2022 First-Class Mail Prices
First-Class Mail Current Price New Price
One-ounce letter, domestic $0.58 $0.60
Single-piece letter, additional ounce $0.20 $0.24
Metered mail 1-ounce $0.53 $0.57
Postcard stamp $0.40 $0.44
One-ounce letter, international $1.30 $1.40

July 2022 Postage Price Changes (USPS Page)

submitted by ajayi@augsburg.edu

Hello,
My name is Asma Noor. I am a student researcher at Augsburg University, and I am currently seeking Black individuals who are comfortable sharing their attitudes on help-seeking and mental health to participate in a psychology research study.

I am interested in hearing the personal experiences from your community. The study involves a 60-minute one-on-one audio Zoom or in-person (if comfortable) interview. This project has been approved by Augsburg University’s Institutional Review Board (IRB-#2022-20-03).

You are eligible to participate if you are between
1. 18-29 years old,
2. identify as Black American,
3. have lived in Minnesota for at least the past two years.

This study is confidential and completely voluntary. You may choose to withdraw from the study at any time.

Participants will receive a $25 e-gift card for participating in this study. If you are interested in participating, please complete this brief screening form: https://bit.ly/3bicy49.

Feel free to contact me directly at noora@augsburg.edu or my research advisor, Dr. Alex Ajayi, at ajayi@augsburg.edu. Please consider forwarding this to other individuals who may meet the criteria for participation. Thank you for your consideration!

submitted by mohamu15@augsburg.edu

Are you an Augsburg student who started at Augsburg between Fall 2018 and Fall 2020? Share your pandemic experiences!
Augsburg undergraduate students are invited to participate in a student-led research study (IRB# 2022-26-03) where you’ll talk about your curricular and co-curricular experiences over the last few years. If you participate, you’ll be asked to complete a 30-90 minute interview and you will be compensated with a $15 Target gift card. If you are interested, please email Hanad Mohamud at Mohamu15@Augsburg.edu.

submitted by updike@augsburg.edu

The Center for Adult and Continuing Education (CACE) is very excited to be hosting both virtual and in-person week-long workshops for Advanced Placement (AP) teachers this summer. These Advanced Placement Summer Institutes (APSI) help teachers learn about the AP curriculum. The APSI at has taken many forms and has been run at Augsburg for more than 25 years!

We currently have more than 370 teachers participating in 18 different VIRTUAL workshops this week.

The week of June 27-30, we are excited to welcome 95 teachers to campus in 12 different AP subjects. While this is a smaller group than we had last time we were on campus (2019), it is exciting to be back in place with the teachers on campus! These 95 teachers will be coming from 21 different states and countries with the furthest people travelling from Kuwait and Nigeria.

We are also preparing for the second VIRTUAL APSI the week of July 11-15. This APSI currently has more than 300 teachers registered in 22 different workshops. We anticipate the size of this APSI to grow as we enter into July.

In total over the three APSIs, we will be welcoming close to 800 people to Augsburg this summer (both virtually and in-person). They are currently “visiting” us from 28 different countries and 47 states/territories. If you would like to learn more about the APSI, we invite you to check out our website or email us at apsi@augsburg.edu.

Augsburg University APSI

submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu

Last week Provost Karen Kaivola shared the sad news of the recent death of Dr. Peter A. Hendrickson, professor emeritus of music, with staff and faculty. An obituary has now been published, a link is provided below. Service information is still pending.

Please keep the family and friends of Dr. Hendrickson in your thoughts and prayers.

Dr. Peter A. Hendrickson ’76 Obituary

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

Are you a Staff/Faculty member who has studied abroad or away in the past? We want to hear from you!

The Study Abroad and Study Away office is looking to feature Staff and Faculty study abroad stories on our Instagram page with Throwback Thursday posts. These posts are to encourage Augsburg students to study abroad and away!

Check us out on Instagram: global_auggies

Questions? Email abroad@augsburg.edu

Fill out the Google Form here!

submitted by cutinell@augsburg.edu

Dear Colleagues,

We will be hosting a New Member Orientation for all new(ish) Augsburg members who are in the bargaining unit. We will be discussing the history of our union, why we organized, and what we’re fighting for in a contract. We’ll answer any questions you have about our union!

If you started at Augsburg within the last 6 months or so, please make sure to join the orientation. But all members are welcome! We will certainly be discussing plans for winning our contract!

When: Tuesday, June 28th at 12 pm
Where: Lindell 301
Bring your own lunch

See you there!

Staff Union

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

826 MPLS, located in the Seward neighborhood just a 10 minute walk from Augsburg, is looking for volunteers for summer programs. Their mission “amplifies the voices, stories, and power of K-12 BIPOC students through writing, publishing, and leadership programs.” This summer program begins on July 13th. Students visit outdoor locations to learn about the natural environment and sustainability, writing about what they learn, their thoughts and experiences.

Volunteer shifts are between two and four hours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. You can get in touch with proud Augsburg alum, Aminah Hussein, for more information: aminah@826msp.org

To learn more about 826 MSP visit their website: https://www.826msp.org/

826 MPLS

submitted by zobitz@augsburg.edu

Did you know that Augsburg is launching a new major and minor in Data Science?

Curious to know more about the new major and its requirements?

Come to an online information session this week to learn more:

Date: Thursday, June 23 from 8:00 – 8:30 PM
Link: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/99758924375?pwd=ekJvbGU0QkpuVkJ3ZFFTSXltNlNrUT09

Meeting ID: 997 5892 4375
Passcode: ds-aug

This session will discuss the requirements for the major, coursework, and answer questions you may have. Spring 2024 (or later) is the earliest to complete requirements for the Data Science major or minor.

submitted by zobitz@augsburg.edu

Did you know that Augsburg is launching a new major and minor in Data Science?

Curious to know more about the new major and its requirements?

Come to an online information session this week to learn more:

Date: Thursday, June 23 from 8:00 – 8:30 PM
Link: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/99758924375?pwd=ekJvbGU0QkpuVkJ3ZFFTSXltNlNrUT09

Meeting ID: 997 5892 4375
Passcode: ds-aug

This session will discuss the requirements for the major, coursework, and answer questions you may have. Spring 2024 (or later) is the earliest to complete requirements for the Data Science major or minor.

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

826 MPLS, located in the Seward neighborhood just a 10 minute walk from Augsburg, is looking for volunteers for summer programs. Their mission “amplifies the voices, stories, and power of K-12 BIPOC students through writing, publishing, and leadership programs.” This summer program begins on July 13th. Students visit outdoor locations to learn about the natural environment and sustainability, writing about what they learn, their thoughts and experiences.

Volunteer shifts are between two and four hours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. You can get in touch with proud Augsburg alum, Aminah Hussein, for more information: aminah@826msp.org

To learn more about 826 MSP visit their website: https://www.826msp.org/

826 MPLS

submitted by cswanson@augsburg.edu

Add a bookmark for your handy employee “toolbox”: The Human Resources website!

We’ve been hard at work developing our site to serve you. Headings include upcoming news and systems updates, benefits, forms, payroll information, policy manuals and links, student employment tools, and HR team contacts.

-Your HR & Payroll Team

HR Website for Employees

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

Short-term study abroad & away in Spring or Summer 2023 is a great way to earn credits and get off-campus! All programs fulfill the Augsburg Experience requirement:

PICTURING AMERICA: RACE, GENDER, AND HOLLYWOOD
• Spring Break travel to Los Angeles, CA
• WST 220: Topics: Race, Gender and Hollywood – fulfills a Humanities requirement

FAITH, VOCATION, & SOCIAL CHANGE IN GUATEMALA
• Spring break travel to Guatemala
• Course: RLN 409 (fulfills Search for Meaning II) or RLN 480 – Keystone credit for some majors

GREEN AMSTERDAM: TRAVEL WRITING & URBAN LIVING IN EUROPE’S ECO CAPITAL
• travel in May/June 2023
• 2 courses. ENL + SOC/URB :
•ENL 280: Genres: Travel Writing (4 credits), Humanities LAF
•SOC/URB 111: City Life: Intro to Urban Sociology (4 credits), SBS LAF
•SOC/URB 295: Living Green in Amsterdam (4 credits), elective

INVESTIGATING GREATER MINNESOTA: RESEARCH AND PERFORMANCE
•Summer 2023 Term 1, travel in Greater Minnesota (location TBD)
•Choose 1 course, with optional INS add on:
•SOC 495 – Sociology topics elective
•THR 295 -Topics in Theater – LAF Fine Arts
•INS 292 – 2 credits – optional

SCIENCE AND RELIGION IN GERMANY
• Travel in May/June 2023
•Choose 1 science course and/or the religion course:
•CHM 102 with Lab: fulfills Science with Lab course (does not count toward Chm major or minor)
•SCI 490: Integrated Science Keystone Integrated Science
•RLN 205: Topics in Religion – may fulfill Search for Meaning II or Humanities LAF

MONEY, BANKING, AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS IN GERMANY
• Travel in May 2023
•Choose 1 course:
•ECO 315: Money and Banking
•BUS 362: International Business

AUGSBURG in MEXICO
• Spanish language courses: beginner to advanced levels, as well as specialty courses in Medical Spanish and Spanish for Ministry
• 4 study sessions in summer – choose the one (or more!) that works for you!

Got questions? Get in touch: abroad@augsburg.edu

Check out all the program offerings here

submitted by antonsen@augsburg.edu

This is a reminder to submit any benefits and payroll change forms by 12:00pm Friday 6/24 to be processed for the Friday, 07/01 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

https://sites.augsburg.edu/hr/forms/

Short-term study abroad & away in Spring or Summer 2023 is a great way to earn credits and get off-campus! All programs fulfill the Augsburg Experience requirement:


PICTURING AMERICA: RACE, GENDER, AND HOLLYWOOD
• Spring Break travel to Los Angeles, CA
• WST 220: Topics: Race, Gender and Hollywood – fulfills a Humanities requirement 


FAITH, VOCATION, & SOCIAL CHANGE IN GUATEMALA
• Spring break travel to Guatemala
• Course: RLN 409 (fulfills Search for Meaning II) or RLN 480 – Keystone credit for some majors


GREEN AMSTERDAM: TRAVEL WRITING & URBAN LIVING IN EUROPE’S ECO CAPITAL
• travel in May/June 2023
• 2 courses. ENL + SOC/URB :
•ENL 280: Genres: Travel Writing (4 credits), Humanities LAF
•SOC/URB 111: City Life: Intro to Urban Sociology (4 credits), SBS LAF
•SOC/URB 295: Living Green in Amsterdam (4 credits), elective


INVESTIGATING GREATER MINNESOTA: RESEARCH AND PERFORMANCE
•Summer 2023 Term 1, travel in Greater Minnesota (location TBD)
•Choose 1 course, with optional INS add on:
•SOC 495 – Sociology topics elective
•THR 295 -Topics in Theater – LAF Fine Arts
•INS 292 – 2 credits – optional


SCIENCE AND RELIGION IN GERMANY
• Travel in May/June 2023
•Choose 1 science course and/or the religion course:
•CHM 102 with Lab: fulfills Science with Lab course (does not count toward Chm major or minor)
•SCI 490: Integrated Science Keystone Integrated Science
•RLN 205: Topics in Religion – may fulfill Search for Meaning II or Humanities LAF


MONEY, BANKING, &INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS IN GERMANY
• Travel in May 2023
•Choose 1 course:
•ECO 315: Money and Banking
•BUS 362: International Business



AUGSBURG in MEXICO
• Spanish language courses: beginner to advanced levels, as well as specialty courses in Medical Spanish and Spanish for Ministry
• 4 study sessions in summer – choose the one (or more!) that works for you!



Got questions? Get in touch: abroad@augsburg.edu

Check out all the program offerings here