Augsburg University News and Announcements
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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.
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.
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).
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
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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!”
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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
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.
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.
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
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!
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 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/
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
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
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
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
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/
The bookstore is now operating on summer hours as follows:
Monday-Friday:
10:00am-3:00pm
Saturday-Sunday:
Closed
The bookstore will be closed in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday Monday 6/20/2022.
Shop online 24/7 at augbsurg.bncollege.com
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 stoddard@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, &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
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 gunters@augsburg.edu
The bookstore is now operating on summer hours as follows:
Monday-Friday:
10:00am-3:00pm
Saturday-Sunday:
Closed
The bookstore will be closed in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday Monday 6/20/2022.
Shop online 24/7 at augbsurg.bncollege.com
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 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
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 alamilla@augsburg.edu
A-mail publication will be suspended on Monday, June 20 as the university observes the Juneteenth holiday. Publication of A-mail will resume Tuesday, June 21. Send questions or concerns via email to a-mail-corrections@augsburg.edu.
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 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
submitted by holleric@augsburg.edu
Lindell Library will air all hearings of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the US Capitol. Join us in the library’s learning commons (right across from the Circulation Desk) this Thursday, June 16 for the third hearing. Light refreshments will be served.
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Interested in learning alongside others working in community engagement? Check out Campus Compact’s Communities of Practice. Organized around six different topic areas, groups meet six times over the course of the summer over Zoom. This is a great opportunity to share resources, develop relationships with people in the Campus Compact community across the U.S., and to deepen your own practice.
The deadline to apply is June 17th, there is no cost to participate.
https://credential.compact.org/micro-credentials/preparation-opportunities/communities-of-practice/
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
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
submitted by wolfx@augsburg.edu
Augsburg Local partner Afro Deli has returned to Cedar-Riverside in a brand new location at 1810 Riverside Avenue, right across the street from Hard Times Cafe and Dilla Ethiopian. Stop by now for an affordable, delicious meal of lamb gyro, falafel, curry, stew, and much more!
submitted by weber3@augsburg.edu
The V-Portfolio Coordinator, Jon Bates, has been furthering the work of the V-Portfolio alongside the directors with the centers of commitment at Augsburg University; the Sabo Center, Strommen Center, Center for Global Education & Experience, and the Christensen Center for Vocation.
The V-Portfolio is essentially an online E-Portfolio but with a foundation of using vocation as the grounding for students, hence the title, Vocation Portfolio.
Within the updated V-Portfolio website students are introduced or reintroduced to the term vocation, as it is defined as, “the way you are equipped, empowered, called, and driven to make our world a better place for all living things.” Colloquially vocation has been coined as a term that means the type of career or lifestyle one aspires to have. Vocation is something that happens in the future and begins with the individual. The V-Portfolio offers a different definition of vocation. As through the V-Portfolio, vocation is framed to focus on the present and is in response to the world, the neighbor. This is important work as our vocation is compelled to move because of the neighbor and that we get to decide how to respond using our own gifts, knowledge, and talents. Check out the link below to learn more about the recent launch of the V-Portfolio.
submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu
Check out these online hybrid courses coming up in summer. Justice oriented and taught by Augsburg CGEE instructors at our global sites in Mexico. Courses take place in summer Term 2 (June 27 to August 12)
HIS 188-XX Topics: THE HISTORY OF QUEER MOVEMENTS IN LATIN AMERICA
• 4 credits
• fulfills Humanities requirement.
• With Antonio Ortega, instructor in Mexico
HIS 388-XX Topics: THE HISTORY OF QUEER MOVEMENTS IN LATIN AMERICA
• 4 credits
• With Antonio Ortega, instructor in Mexico
FLM 251-X MEXICAN CINEMA: PAST AND PRESENT
• 4 credits
• fulfills Fine Arts requirement.
• With Lucia Palmarini, instructor at Augsburg in Mexico
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 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
submitted by ericksoc@augsburg.edu
Carson Backhus joins Augsburg as the new MSW Program Operations Coordinator! Please feel free to stop by and say hello to her in the main level of Memorial Hall. We are glad you are here Carson!
submitted by wolfx@augsburg.edu
Augsburg Local partner Afro Deli has returned to Cedar-Riverside in a brand new location at 1810 Riverside Avenue, right across the street from Hard Times Cafe and Dilla Ethiopian. Stop by now for an affordable, delicious meal of lamb gyro, falafel, curry, stew, and much more!
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
Passionate about seeing students succeed? Whether you’re a former debater or new to the activity, you’d be a great fit for our Advocates for Debate Board! bit.ly/MNUDLAdvocatesBoard
The Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University is seeking professionals of all ages to join our Advocates for Debate initiative.
The goal of Advocates for Debate is to bring together people who are interested in supporting the MNUDL by:
• Connecting with members of the MN Speech and Debate community through networking happy hours, lunches, and a shared membership list, with a goal of creating opportunities for cross-generational & multi-regional connections. We want debate alums from all schools from every generation to know one another!
• Tackling part of the MNUDL strategic plan that is of interest to the members; examples could include: connecting with MNUDL alums, growing partnerships with schools and school districts, and creating corporate or law firm partnerships.
• Fundraising to support the MNUDL through a personal donation as well as using your network to support debate. This could include employer matched gifts, writing a letter of support for a grant from an employer, corporate sponsorship, paid volunteer time, and more.
• Sharing their Time: You are welcome to join with whatever level of engagement you can bring. We plan to have a first organizational meeting via Zoom to plan for our first year and by joining, you get to help determine our plan. We will also plan for fun in-person happy hours here in the Twin Cities.
Please fill out our interest form if you’d like to learn more information! bit.ly/MNUDLAdvocatesBoard
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 gocmen@augsburg.edu
The Forum on Workplace Inclusion® is excited to announce the opening of the Call for Proposals for our 2023 program year (including our 35th annual conference) — Combining Forces(x): Fueling Our Collective Capacity for Change.
We invite you to submit a proposal to be a part of the upcoming program year to fuel our collective capacity for change.
The submission deadline is Friday, July 15, 2022 11:59 pm US Central Time.
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
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
submitted by devers@augsburg.edu
Augsburg faculty members George Dierberger (Business Administration) and Joseph Erickson (Education) have been named Fulbright Scholars for the 2022–23 academic year. Details of their awards are located here: https://www.augsburg.edu/news/2022/06/08/augsburg-faculty-awarded-fulbrights-in-ireland-and-slovenia/
Please join me in congratulating George and Joe.
submitted by eolson@augsburg.edu
SUMMER MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES (AMAIL)
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 gocmen@augsburg.edu
The Forum on Workplace Inclusion® is excited to announce the opening of the Call for Proposals for our 2023 program year (including our 35th annual conference) — Combining Forces(x): Fueling Our Collective Capacity for Change.
We invite you to submit a proposal to be a part of the upcoming program year to fuel our collective capacity for change.
The submission deadline is Friday, July 15, 2022 11:59 pm US Central Time.
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
submitted by coskranj@augsburg.edu
Wednesday through Friday this week and Monday of next week we will be walking vendors around to see the locations of copiers and printers. This is part of an Request For Proposal (RFP) process going on for providing and managing the copiers and printers. So you may see small groups visiting your space if you have a printing device.
submitted by stepanek@augsburg.edu
Invoices, Expense Reports and Payment Authorization Forms
Please submit invoices, expense reports, payment authorization forms, etc. for goods or services received on or before May 31, 2022 by Friday, June 10, 2022. All expenses need to have proper coding and approvals. Please email invoices to accountspayableaugsburg.edu or drop them off at the Business Office, Science Building Suite 148. If you are coming into your office please check for invoices that may have been delivered to your office and forward them to the Business Office.
If you have not received an invoice from a vendor for goods or services received or delivered by May 31, please contact Carole Kampf (kampf@augsburg.edu X1260) by Friday, June 10, 2022.
P-Card Purchase and Reimbursement Expenses
Please submit P-Card statements and receipts for expenses incurred through May 31, 2021 by Friday, June 10, 2022. Email your statement and receipts to purchasecard@augsburg.edu.
Checks and Cash
If you have checks and cash that need to be deposited for Fiscal year 2022, please bring to the Business Office, Science Building Suite 148 by Tuesday May 31, 2022. Our office is open Tuesday through Fridays 8:00am to 3:00pm.
Thank you for your prompt attention and cooperation!
submitted by gouldr2@augsburg.edu
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Shonna Fulford ’09 as director of admissions, effective June 13, 2022. In this role, Shonna will drive new strategic initiatives like the Augsburg Applies 2U direct admission program that will build deeper connections with prospective undergraduate students and their families. Shonna will lead student-centered systems change and recruitment efforts to ensure sustainable first-year and transfer student enrollments.
Shonna brings 13 years of higher education enrollment and admissions experience to this new leadership position, 10 of them at Augsburg. She played a key role in enrolling three of the largest classes in Augsburg’s history in recent years as associate director of admissions and lead supervisor of the first-year recruitment team. A dynamic, motivating presence and inspiring public speaker, she is a member of the National Association for College Admissions Counseling, the Minnesota Association for College Admissions Counseling, and the Minnesota Association for Counselors of Color.
Associate Director of Admissions Paul Kienberger will also take on an expanded role in a re-envisioned division leadership structure. Working closely with Shonna, he will co-manage the division’s human and analytical resources with a focus on training, capacity building, implementing strategic initiatives, and use of predictive analytics.
With more than two decades of combined experience at Augsburg, Paul and Shonna bring the knowledge, experience, and commitment needed to lead inclusive change with strategic partners both on and off campus. Their leadership will advance the vision of the Strategic Enrollment Management division to be a belonging organization that builds deeper relations, changes systems, and dismantles the tenets of white supremacy and oppression in higher education enrollment management.
submitted by jendra@augsburg.edu
After many years of service to the Luther Seminary community, Juli Kramer will retire from her role as project and production manager on the shared services marketing team that serves both Luther and Augsburg University effective June 30, the end of the seminary’s fiscal year. I’m excited to share, however, that Juli will still be an active part of the Luther community. She has accepted a part-time role as the managing editor for Word & World beginning July 1.
Juli has been a wonderful and thoughtful colleague, and we will always be grateful for her dedication, commitment, and hard work. I hope you’ll join me in congratulating her on her exciting news! You can leave a note for her using the Google Form below, and I will compile the responses for her on her last day.
submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu
This is a reminder that the use of Duo Mobile will be expanding to Inside Augsburg for current faculty and staff the week of June 6th. The requirement will be staggered throughout the week to different groups of people.
We recommend you register your Duo Mobile app as soon as possible to prevent interruption to online services like gmail or moodle.
1. Install Duo Mobile from your phone’s app store.
2. On your laptop/computer, visit https://duo.augsburg.edu and click on Enrollment and Device Management to start the enrollment process. Follow the instructions on the page.
3. The instructions will help you register your Duo Mobile app.
Duo Mobile is a tool to provide multi-factor authentication to online logins. These days phishing attacks (when someone tricks you into sharing your password) are the main way ransomware and data breaches start at organizations. These attacks can cost organizations hundreds of thousands of dollars to millions of dollars to clean up. And organizations can be offline for days during the cleanup.
Multi-factor authentication provides you additional protection beyond your password. At least once a week you will need to approve your Inside Augsburg login using the Duo Mobile app.
The LFCs are ready to help people get set up. https://sites.augsburg.edu/it/get-help/faculty-and-staff-support-lfcs/
We have additional information in our MFA FAQ. https://sites.augsburg.edu/it/mfa-faq/
submitted by johns184@augsburg.edu
With the start of camps and TRIO, we will be providing breakfast, lunch and dinner for the next few weeks on select days. Please keep in mind that the options will be somewhat limited, though we will have a full salad bar for lunch and dinner. Below are the dates and times.
Service Times:
Breakfast 7:30 – 9:00
Lunch 11:30 – 1:00
Dinner 5:00 – 6:60
6/13 – 6/15 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
6/16 Breakfast
6/17 Lunch, Dinner
6/20 – 6/22 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
6/23 Breakfast
6/27 – 6/30 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
I will send a message with dates and times for July as we get closer.
Thank you!
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
submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu
This is a reminder that the use of Duo Mobile will be expanding to Inside Augsburg for current faculty and staff the week of June 6th. The requirement will be staggered throughout the week to different groups of people.
We recommend you register your Duo Mobile app as soon as possible to prevent interruption to online services like gmail or moodle.
1. Install Duo Mobile from your phone’s app store.
2. On your laptop/computer, visit https://duo.augsburg.edu and click on Enrollment and Device Management to start the enrollment process. Follow the instructions on the page.
3. The instructions will help you register your Duo Mobile app.
Duo Mobile is a tool to provide multi-factor authentication to online logins. These days phishing attacks (when someone tricks you into sharing your password) are the main way ransomware and data breaches start at organizations. These attacks can cost organizations hundreds of thousands of dollars to millions of dollars to clean up. And organizations can be offline for days during the cleanup.
Multi-factor authentication provides you additional protection beyond your password. At least once a week you will need to approve your Inside Augsburg login using the Duo Mobile app.
The LFCs are ready to help people get set up. https://sites.augsburg.edu/it/get-help/faculty-and-staff-support-lfcs/
We have additional information in our MFA FAQ. https://sites.augsburg.edu/it/mfa-faq/
submitted by sabinob@augsburg.edu
Gabrielle (Gabby) Allan, American Indian Student Services Program Manager joins the Department of Multicultural Life today, Tuesday, May 31. She comes to us with experience as a Program Advisor from San Juan College, Farmington, NM, a Native American Center Program Coordinator from Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO and most recently from University of Minnesota- Morris, as Native American Student Success Associate Director.
Erika Hernández, Latinx Student Services Program Manager joins the Department of Multicultural Life today, Tuesday, May 31. She comes to us with experience as a Community Organizer and Youth Coordinator at East Lake Street Truth Collectives, Youth Program Coordinator at Centro Tyrone Guzman and recently from Minneapolis Public Schools as a Bilingual Educator.
Please stop by Oyate Commons, Christensen Center to welcome our colleagues on Tuesday, May 31 or email them at allang@augsburg.edu (Gabby) or hernaner@augsburg.edu (Erika)!
submitted by erkkinen@augsburg.edu
Welcome to John Anderson, Augsburg’s new Director of Grants and Sponsored Programs!
John has spent the past four years as the Development Manager at Family Tree Clinic researching new funding prospects, writing grants and fundraising materials, and collaborating his colleagues to fund the mission of the clinic. Previously, John was a professor teaching courses in Ethics and Philosophy at Macalester, St. Catherine’s and Newbury College. John has a B.A. in History from Samford University, a M.A. in Religion from Yale Divinity School and a PhD in Christian Ethics from Loyala University, Chicago.
John’s first day was Tuesday, May 31. Please connect with John by email andersj1@augsburg.edu or visit him in Oren Gateway Center 300-J.
submitted by tollina@augsburg.edu
The Roddenberry Fellowship is a 12-month program that offers Fellows $50,000 to take an existing initiative (e.g. campaign, organization) to the next level and amplify its impact OR to launch a new initiative. Fellows can be of any age or level, but must be working on a project, organization, or initiative with direct impact in Civil Rights, Environmental Protection, Immigration and Refugee Rights, Health and Wellness, and/or LGBTQIA and Women’s Rights.
submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu
Please join the Office of Academic Affairs in welcoming KC Gubrud as the incoming Executive Assistant to the Provost. In addition to managing the daily operations of the Provost’s Office and serving as the primary support for the incoming provost, Paula O’Loughlin, KC will be the point of contact for full-time faculty searches and reviews, and the coordination of year-end events. KC’s first day will be Monday, June 6th. She and Judi Green will spend the week transitioning this work.
KC most recently served for eight years as Director of Operations, managing administration, human resources, finance and facility oversight, at Christ the King Lutheran Church in New Brighton, MN. Prior work experience includes both higher education and non-profit organizations where she served in administrator roles supporting senior executives in the Office of Seminary Relations at Luther Seminary and the Lutheran Coalition for Public Policy.
KC holds a B.A. in English from St. Olaf College and an M.A. in Public Administration from Hamline University. She resides in Minneapolis with her husband and two children. Her daughter is a senior at Augsburg – Go Auggies!
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
submitted by mouak1@augsburg.edu
Gabrielle (Gabby) Allan, American Indian Student Services Program Manager joins the Department of Multicultural Life today, Tuesday, May 31. She comes to us with experience as a Program Advisor from San Juan College, Farmington, NM, a Native American Center Program Coordinator from Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO and most recently from University of Minnesota- Morris, as Native American Student Success Associate Director.
Erika Hernández, Latinx Student Services Program Manager joins the Department of Multicultural Life today, Tuesday, May 31. She comes to us with experience as a Community Organizer and Youth Coordinator at East Lake Street Truth Collectives, Youth Program Coordinator at Centro Tyrone Guzman and recently from Minneapolis Public Schools as a Bilingual Educator.
Please stop by Oyate Commons, Christensen Center to welcome our colleagues on Tuesday, May 31 or email them at allang@augsburg.edu (Gabby) or hernaner@augsburg.edu (Erika)!
submitted by tollina@augsburg.edu
The Roddenberry Fellowship is a 12-month program that offers Fellows $50,000 to take an existing initiative (e.g. campaign, organization) to the next level and amplify its impact OR to launch a new initiative. Fellows can be of any age or level, but must be working on a project, organization, or initiative with direct impact in Civil Rights, Environmental Protection, Immigration and Refugee Rights, Health and Wellness, and/or LGBTQIA and Women’s Rights.
submitted by stepanek@augsburg.edu
Invoices, Expense Reports and Payment Authorization Forms
Please submit invoices, expense reports, payment authorization forms, etc. for goods or services received on or before May 31, 2022 by Friday, June 10, 2022. All expenses need to have proper coding and approvals. Please email invoices to accountspayableaugsburg.edu or drop them off at the Business Office, Science Building Suite 148. If you are coming into your office please check for invoices that may have been delivered to your office and forward them to the Business Office.
If you have not received an invoice from a vendor for goods or services received or delivered by May 31, please contact Carole Kampf (kampf@augsburg.edu X1260) by Friday, June 10, 2022.
P-Card Purchase and Reimbursement Expenses
Please submit P-Card statements and receipts for expenses incurred through May 31, 2021 by Friday, June 10, 2022. Email your statement and receipts to purchasecard@augsburg.edu.
Checks and Cash
If you have checks and cash that need to be deposited for Fiscal year 2022, please bring to the Business Office, Science Building Suite 148 by Tuesday May 31, 2022. Our office is open Tuesday through Fridays 8:00am to 3:00pm.
Thank you for your prompt attention and cooperation!
submitted by tollina@augsburg.edu
The Roddenberry Fellowship is a 12-month program that offers Fellows $50,000 to take an existing initiative (e.g. campaign, organization) to the next level and amplify its impact OR to launch a new initiative. Fellows can be of any age or level, but must be working on a project, organization, or initiative with direct impact in Civil Rights, Environmental Protection, Immigration and Refugee Rights, Health and Wellness, and/or LGBTQIA and Women’s Rights.
submitted by mouak1@augsburg.edu
Gabrielle (Gabby) Allan, American Indian Student Services Program Manager joins the Department of Multicultural Life today, Tuesday, May 31. She comes to us with experience as a Program Advisor from San Juan College, Farmington, NM, a Native American Center Program Coordinator from Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO and most recently from University of Minnesota- Morris, as Native American Student Success Associate Director.
Erika Hernández, Latinx Student Services Program Manager joins the Department of Multicultural Life today, Tuesday, May 31. She comes to us with experience as a Community Organizer and Youth Coordinator at East Lake Street Truth Collectives, Youth Program Coordinator at Centro Tyrone Guzman and recently from Minneapolis Public Schools as a Bilingual Educator.
Please stop by Oyate Commons, Christensen Center to welcome our colleagues on Tuesday, May 31 or email them at allang@augsburg.edu (Gabby) or hernaner@augsburg.edu (Erika)!
submitted by severso@augsburg.edu
Date: June 13th
Please join me in welcoming Madelyn “Maddie” Chu to the enrollment division and to our graduate/adult degree completion team! She will be officially joining us on June 13th as an Assistant Director of Admissions.
Maddie’s commitment to equity, social justice, and lifelong learning, combined with her enthusiasm and passion for education make her a great addition to our campus community. We are also excited about the creativity, organization, and strong relationship- building skills that Maddie brings to our team.
submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu
Human Resources is pleased to announce that we are transitioning to a new talent acquisition (applicant hiring) platform in August 2022! Smart Recruiters platform
highlights: modern hiring portals, improved candidate experience, automated interview scheduling, candidate rubrics, improved search, attribute tagging, centralized communications with candidates, internal mobility portal.
With this transition the Inside Augsburg Administrative Tasks menu is changing –
“Reviews/Searches” will be renamed “Talent Searches”.
Staff performance reviews can be initiated from sites.augsburg.edu/hr . Click on Forms > Performance Reviews to get started with 90 day or annual reviews. More information about annual staff reviews will be published in August.
To see a list of recent HR updates visit sites.augsburg.edu/hr
submitted by jendra@augsburg.edu
I hope you’ll join me in welcoming Douachee Lee to the university and seminary communities. Douachee joins us from the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota, where she served as marketing director, and will play the same role on our shared services marketing and communication team. She has also served on the board for College Possible Minnesota, a nonprofit college access and success organization.
Douachee has extensive experience in marketing management and strategy, along with a deep commitment to the diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging work that is so important at both institutions. I am confident that she will become a trusted partner to our colleagues on both campuses.
Douachee’s first day was Tuesday. She can be reached at leedoua@augsburg.edu.
submitted by mouak1@augsburg.edu
Gabrielle (Gabby) Allan, American Indian Student Services Program Manager joins the Department of Multicultural Life today, Tuesday, May 31. She comes to us with experience as a Program Advisor from San Juan Cllefe, Farmington, NM, a Native American Center Program Coordinator from Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO and most recently from University of Minnesota- Morris, as Native American Student Success Associate Director.
Erika Hernández, Latinx Student Services Program Manager joins the Department of Multicultural Life today, Tuesday, May 31. She comes to us with experience as a Community Organizer and Youth Coordinator at East Lake Street Truth Collectives, Youth Program Coordinator at Centro Tyrone Guzman and recently from Minneapolis Public Schools as a Bilingual Educator.
Please stop by Oyate Commons, Christensen Center to welcome our colleagues on Tuesday, May 31 to welcome them to Augsburg University!
submitted by yangdx@augsburg.edu
Priority deadline for the 22-23 MITTP application is June 1st, 2022! The application is available for new and returning Augsburg students. *Students are required to complete the 22-23 FAFSA.
For more information about eligibility and the application, please visit the Augsburg American Indian Student Service website: https://www.augsburg.edu/aissp/american-indian-teacher-training-program/.
