Category: General Announcements

URGO Department is Hiring Health Professions Specialist

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

The office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO) is hiring a full-time Health Professions Specialist to coordinate the prehealth program at Augsburg University.

The Health Professions Specialist will be charged with developing, supporting, and maintaining a high-quality prehealth program as well as advising prehealth students directly. This includes providing support and advice to current students, as well as alumni, who are considering a wide range of health professions and assisting them with finding vocational fit; assisting students with the health professional school application processes, providing information on entrance exams, fee waiver applications, accommodation requests, and interviews; collecting and disseminating information regarding health professions to students, faculty, and staff; collecting and maintaining data regarding students’ acceptances to health-related professional schools; coordinating campus health professions events; and developing relationships with health professions schools and programs to benefit applicants as well as alumni working in health professions to increase shadowing, mentoring and research opportunities for prehealth students.

Minimum Qualifications
– A Master’s degree in the liberal arts or sciences is required.
3 to 5 years of experience in healthcare, higher education, or career development coaching is required.
– Knowledge and interest in the writing process; ability to evaluate and coach students’ writing from diverse educational backgrounds and with varied skill sets.
– Knowledge of the health professions.

For a full job description and to apply for this position, please visit the Human Resources website (link below).

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Students: Be Aware of Predatory “Work-From-Home” Student Job Advertising

You may see sidewalk chalk markings around campus promising virtual work opportunities. Please be aware of possible scams if you’re searching for jobs.

Do not respond to suspicious and/or “too good to be true” unsolicited job emails/phone calls/texts, or in this case, chalk advertising.

This advertising is not authorized or affiliated with Augsburg Student Employment in any way. If you’re looking for an on-campus job, you’ll find those legitimate opportunities on Handshake. If you ever have questions, please connect with studentemployment@augsburg.edu for help.

The Gage Center for Student Success Welcomes Students

submitted by beckerj1@augsburg.edu

Welcome back students! The Gage Center for Student Success is inviting students to stop by the second floor of the Lindell Library. Stop by for a bag of free popcorn, and meet staff from advising, the CLASS Office, and TRIO. Wednesday 8/31 from 2pm-3pm, Thursday 9/1 from 11am-1pm, and Friday 9/2 from 11am-12pm and 1pm-2pm.

Need a Part-time Job?

submitted by grayk2@augsburg.edu

Are you seeking a part-time job? If your answer is yes, the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work is here to support you! Whether you need assistance with searching for part-time jobs, writing your resume, or preparing for an interview, we are here to help. Stop by the Strommen Center (Christensen Center, Suite 100, Across from Einstein’s) for part-time job support.

Resources to Find Part-time Jobs

Love to Sing? Vocal Ensemble Opportunities for Students, Faculty, and Staff

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

Augsburg University Music announces two unique vocal ensemble opportunities open to the Augsburg community.

For students, faculty, and staff:

The Augsburg/Twin Cities Global Harmony Project is open to students, staff, faculty, and community members. Available to students for course credit, this choir assumes no music-reading ability. The core of the curriculum is shared with our community cohort, open to anyone in the greater Metro area within driving distance of a weekly, joint rehearsal. This choir receives direct instruction from culture-bearers sharing their vocal harmony traditions from many continents. Our artist-instructors, teaching via the oral method, have taught us in regional styles from Appalachia, Bosnia, Corsica, Cuba, the Republic of Georgia, Iran, Madagascar, Nigeria, Quebec, Siberia, South Africa, Sweden, Ukraine, and the traditional Black gospel churches of the United States.

For students:

For singers with a firm base in music-literacy skills, the Augsburg/Mirandola Chamber Collective course brings students into weekly side-by-side study, rehearsal, and performance collaboration with the professional chamber artists of The Mirandola Ensemble. Students enrolled in this ensemble will also perform the international repertoire at the core of the Augsburg/Twin Cities Global Harmony Project.

Placement hearings will be held August 31–September 2. For details, visit the Music Department website or send questions to Dr. Kristina Boerger: boerger@augsburg.edu

Music at Augsburg

URGO Department is Hiring Health Professions Specialist

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

The office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO) is hiring a full-time Health Professions Specialist to coordinate the prehealth program at Augsburg University.

The Health Professions Specialist will be charged with developing, supporting, and maintaining a high-quality prehealth program as well as advising prehealth students directly. This includes providing support and advice to current students, as well as alumni, who are considering a wide range of health professions and assisting them with finding vocational fit; assisting students with the health professional school application processes, providing information on entrance exams, fee waiver applications, accommodation requests, and interviews; collecting and disseminating information regarding health professions to students, faculty, and staff; collecting and maintaining data regarding students’ acceptances to health-related professional schools; coordinating campus health professions events; and developing relationships with health professions schools and programs to benefit applicants as well as alumni working in health professions to increase shadowing, mentoring and research opportunities for prehealth students.

Minimum Qualifications
– A Master’s degree in the liberal arts or sciences is required.
3 to 5 years of experience in healthcare, higher education, or career development coaching is required.
– Knowledge and interest in the writing process; ability to evaluate and coach students’ writing from diverse educational backgrounds and with varied skill sets.
– Knowledge of the health professions.

For a full job description and to apply for this position, please visit the Human Resources website (link below).

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Back to School, Keep Your Cool With TutorMe

submitted by trancc@augsburg.edu

Students – don’t forget about TutorMe! It is available to Augsburg students 24/7 and offers tutoring in over 300 subjects from qualified tutors. Students are able to use 3 hours a week; 3 one hour sessions or 6 thirty-minute sessions. You can access TutorMe through any of your Moodle classes. At the top left of your screen there is an orange tab to see the side panel of resources. As you scroll down, you will see the “Augsburg Tools” section and underneath is the link to TutorMe. For more information on other tutoring and academic skills options, please click “Tutoring & Academic Skills Information”.

Academic Skills & Tutoring Information

New All Recovery Meeting On Campus: Mondays in Oren Gateway Center 103

submitted by bassetta@augsburg.edu

Welcome back to campus everyone!
We’re excited to announce a new on campus meeting for anyone in recovery (of any form), curious about recovery, or have loved ones who struggle with any form of addiction. Its hosted by StepUp students, but is in no way limited to only StepUp students or people with specifically substance abuse issues. This isn’t tied to AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) or NA (Narcotics Anonymous), its our own format and is completely fluid, we’re open to suggestions of any ways to better the meeting. Our focus is on providing a place to constructively process issues and work on spiritual development, whatever that may look like. It will be every Monday 7-8 in OGC 103, if you have any questions feel free to email me at bassetta@augsburg.edu or stop in to the StepUp office, OGC 204. Please join us, we’d love to have you!

The Gage Center for Student Success Student Welcome

submitted by beckerj1@augsburg.edu

Welcome back students! The Gage Center for Student Success is inviting students to stop by the second floor of the Lindell Library. Stop by for a bag of free popcorn, and meet staff from advising, the CLASS Office, and TRIO. Wednesday 8/31 from 2pm-3pm, Thursday 9/1 from 11am-1pm, and Friday 9/2 from 11am-12pm and 1pm-2pm.

Study Abroad and ISSS Have Moved to Science Hall 110 and 112

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

The Study Abroad & Away and ISSS offices have moved!

We are now located in Science Hall 110 and 112, just around the corner from Student Financial Services. Come stop by to see our new space and learn more about off-campus opportunities as well as services for international students!

Questions? Contact us at abroad@augsburg.edu or isss@augsburg.edu

Provost’s Office Hours begin Tuesday, September 6

submitted by oloughlin@augsburg.edu

Have a quick question or comment or just want to talk to the Provost? The Provost will hold office hours three times a week for Fall Term. The times and places are as follows:
Tuesdays, 12-1 Memorial 118 (Paula’s office)
Thursdays, 11-12 Christensen Lobby
Fridays 11-12 Hagfors Lobby
These blocks of time are first-come, first served and open to all members of the community. They are intended for conversations of ten-fifteen minutes max. If you want more time or need an appointment, feel free to email provost@augsburg.edu. If you want to talk about something confidential, the Tuesday Office Hours are the best option as they will be in her office. If there is a need to cancel the Office Hours due to conflicts etc, it will be in A-mail.

Love to Sing? Vocal Ensemble Opportunities for Students, Faculty, and Staff

Augsburg University Music announces two unique vocal ensemble opportunities open to the Augsburg community.

For students, faculty, and staff:

The Augsburg/Twin Cities Global Harmony Project is open to students, staff, faculty, and community members. Available to students for course credit, this choir assumes no music-reading ability. The core of the curriculum is shared with our community cohort, open to anyone in the greater Metro area within driving distance of a weekly, joint rehearsal. This choir receives direct instruction from culture-bearers sharing their vocal harmony traditions from many continents. Our artist-instructors, teaching via the oral method, have taught us in regional styles from Appalachia, Bosnia, Corsica, Cuba, the Republic of Georgia, Iran, Madagascar, Nigeria, Quebec, Siberia, South Africa, Sweden, Ukraine, and the traditional Black gospel churches of the United States.

For students:

For singers with a firm base in music-literacy skills, the Augsburg/Mirandola Chamber Collective course brings students into weekly side-by-side study, rehearsal, and performance collaboration with the professional chamber artists of The Mirandola Ensemble. Students enrolled in this ensemble will also perform the international repertoire at the core of the Augsburg/Twin Cities Global Harmony Project.

Placement hearings will be held August 31–September 2. For details, visit the Music Department website or send questions to Dr. Kristina Boerger: boerger@augsburg.edu.

Music at Augsburg

Going Away Gathering for Keo Moua on August 29

submitted by hernaner@augsburg.edu

Despite her short time at Augsburg University, Keo Moua has played an essential role to our students and staff during a time of uncertainty and chaos. We give our sincere gratitude to Keo for her kindness, essential work, and creating a safe space for our students at MLife. We will miss her dearly and wish her the best in her future endeavors! Her last day as a program coordinator at Augsburg will be Friday, September 2. To celebrate her and what there is to come, MLife will be hosting a going away gathering today, Monday August 29th from 3-4:30 p.m. at Oyate Commons, located on the lower floor of Christensen Center. Join us as able and bring your smiles and laughs!

During our indoor gathering, we strongly encourage and recommend that you wear a mask to protect those around you and minimize the risk of COVID transmission. Thank you for considering!

URGO Department Is Hiring Health Professions Specialist

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

The office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO) is hiring a full-time health professions specialist to coordinate the prehealth program at Augsburg University.

The health professions specialist will be charged with developing, supporting, and maintaining a high-quality prehealth program as well as advising prehealth students directly. This includes providing support and advice to current students, as well as alumni, who are considering a wide range of health professions and assisting them with finding vocational fit; assisting students with the health professional school application processes, providing information on entrance exams, fee waiver applications, accommodation requests, and interviews; collecting and disseminating information regarding health professions to students, faculty, and staff; collecting and maintaining data regarding students’ acceptances to health-related professional schools; coordinating campus health professions events; and developing relationships with health professions schools and programs to benefit applicants as well as alumni working in health professions to increase shadowing, mentoring and research opportunities for prehealth students.

Minimum Qualifications
– A master’s degree in the liberal arts or sciences is required.
– 3 to 5 years of experience in healthcare, higher education, or career development coaching is required.
– Knowledge and interest in the writing process; ability to evaluate and coach students’ writing from diverse educational backgrounds and with varied skill sets.
– Knowledge of the health professions.

For a full job description and to apply for this position, please visit the Human Resources website (link below).

View Full Job Description

URGO Department Is Hiring Health Professions Specialist

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

The office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO) is hiring a full-time health professions specialist to coordinate the prehealth program at Augsburg University.

The health professions specialist will be charged with developing, supporting, and maintaining a high-quality prehealth program as well as advising prehealth students directly. This includes providing support and advice to current students, as well as alumni, who are considering a wide range of health professions and assisting them with finding vocational fit; assisting students with the health professional school application processes, providing information on entrance exams, fee waiver applications, accommodation requests, and interviews; collecting and disseminating information regarding health professions to students, faculty, and staff; collecting and maintaining data regarding students’ acceptances to health-related professional schools; coordinating campus health professions events; and developing relationships with health professions schools and programs to benefit applicants as well as alumni working in health professions to increase shadowing, mentoring and research opportunities for prehealth students.

Minimum Qualifications
– A master’s degree in the liberal arts or sciences is required.
– 3 to 5 years of experience in healthcare, higher education, or career development coaching is required.
– Knowledge and interest in the writing process; ability to evaluate and coach students’ writing from diverse educational backgrounds and with varied skill sets.
– Knowledge of the health professions.

For a full job description and to apply for this position, please visit the Human Resources website (link below).

View Full Job Description

Love to Sing? Vocal Ensemble Opportunities for Students, Faculty, and Staff

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

Augsburg University Music announces two unique vocal ensemble opportunities open to the Augsburg community.

For students, faculty, and staff:

The Augsburg/Twin Cities Global Harmony Project is open to students, staff, faculty, and community members. Available to students for course credit, this choir assumes no music-reading ability. The core of the curriculum is shared with our community cohort, open to anyone in the greater Metro area within driving distance of a weekly, joint rehearsal. This choir receives direct instruction from culture-bearers sharing their vocal harmony traditions from many continents. Our artist-instructors, teaching via the oral method, have taught us in regional styles from Appalachia, Bosnia, Corsica, Cuba, the Republic of Georgia, Iran, Madagascar, Nigeria, Quebec, Siberia, South Africa, Sweden, Ukraine, and the traditional Black gospel churches of the United States.

For students:

For singers with a firm base in music-literacy skills, the Augsburg/Mirandola Chamber Collective course brings students into weekly side-by-side study, rehearsal, and performance collaboration with the professional chamber artists of The Mirandola Ensemble. Students enrolled in this ensemble will also perform the international repertoire at the core of the Augsburg/Twin Cities Global Harmony Project.

Placement hearings will be held August 31–September 2. For details, visit the Music Department website or send questions to Dr. Kristina Boerger: boerger@augsburg.edu

Music at Augsburg

Support the MNUDL’s Back to Debate Supply Drive

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

Support the MNUDL’s “Back to Debate” Supply Drive
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

SUPPORT OUR 2022 SUPPLY DRIVE!

The MNUDL is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to 1000+ middle and high school students in the Twin Cities.

Back-to-debate season is here!

This year, we especially need expanding file folders, Post-it notes, and 1.5 inch binders.

Can you fulfill our wish list? Find the items we need on our Amazon Gift List. https://amzn.to/3PdqF9k

Staff and Faculty Share Your Experiences From Studying Abroad

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!

Academic and Student Affairs’ Staff Professional Development – New Travel Grant Application Process

submitted by jacobsm@augsburg.edu

The Office of the Provost is committed to supporting academic and student affairs’ staff professional development. There is a new process for full-time staff members in academic and student affairs to apply for funds to support professional development. Please follow the link to the form to review instructions and criteria. Contact Marah Jacobson, Assistant Provost for Academic Administration jacobsm@augsburg.edu with any questions.

Academic and Student Affairs’ Staff Professional Development Travel Grant Application

Auggie Passes Available for Pickup

submitted by fettingm@augsburg.edu

All day undergraduate students are encouraged to pick up an Auggie Pass now available in the library, during their business hours. The Auggie Pass is an unlimited use transit pass funded through the Augsburg Day Student Government Green Fee.

More information can be found on the Auggie Pass web page and students are encouraged to contact Mike Fetting (fettingm@augsburg.edu) if they have any questions, concerns or feedback on the Auggie Pass program.

Auggie Pass FAQs

Refer Someone You Know to Food Service and Receive Flex Points

submitted by johns184@augsburg.edu

Augsburg Dining Services is hiring for several positions on campus. We are looking for baristas, food service workers, cashiers and a baker. Refer someone and after they’ve worked for a 90 day period, they receive $400 and you receive $150 in campus flex points.

Applicants can call Jeff Johnson @ 612-359-6475 or view the link below.

Dining Services Application

Campus Ministry Welcomes Hannah Sackett

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Campus Ministry welcomes Hannah Sackett (she/her) as the new pastoral intern for the 2022-23 academic year. Hannah is originally from Becker, Minnesota and received an undergraduate degree in Vocal Music Education & Religion from Luther College in 2016. She is nearing the end of her MDiv studies at Luther Seminary, and now lives in Northeast Minneapolis. Since undergrad, Hannah has guided canoe trips at a camp in the BWCA, worked at Urban Ventures in south Minneapolis, been involved in local urban farms & food co-ops, and currently works as a birth doula. She also served as a Young Adult in Global Mission (YAGM) in Rwanda from 2017-2018. Hannah has grown up in the ELCA and is grateful for all of the incredible folks who have journeyed with her throughout discernment; because of their impact and support, she is particularly excited to similarly accompany and hold space for others on their own paths. Outside of internship, you might find her biking, backpacking, playing word games with her fiance, Brandon, or taking too many pictures of her cat, Judith. Hannah is thrilled to join the Augsburg Campus Ministry team!

Campus Ministry Website

URGO Department is Hiring Health Professions Specialist

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

The office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO) is hiring a full-time Health Professions Specialist to coordinate the prehealth program at Augsburg University.

The Health Professions Specialist will be charged with developing, supporting, and maintaining a high-quality prehealth program as well as advising prehealth students directly. This includes providing support and advice to current students, as well as alumni, who are considering a wide range of health professions and assisting them with finding vocational fit; assisting students with the health professional school application processes, providing information on entrance exams, fee waiver applications, accommodation requests, and interviews; collecting and disseminating information regarding health professions to students, faculty, and staff; collecting and maintaining data regarding students’ acceptances to health-related professional schools; coordinating campus health professions events; and developing relationships with health professions schools and programs to benefit applicants as well as alumni working in health professions to increase shadowing, mentoring and research opportunities for prehealth students.

Minimum Qualifications
– A Master’s degree in the liberal arts or sciences is required.
3 to 5 years of experience in healthcare, higher education, or career development coaching is required.
– Knowledge and interest in the writing process; ability to evaluate and coach students’ writing from diverse educational backgrounds and with varied skill sets.
– Knowledge of the health professions.

For a full job description and to apply for this position, please visit the Human Resources website (link below).

View Full Job Description

Farewell to Keo Moua

submitted by sabinob@augsburg.edu

Keo has been with Augsburg University since May 2021 in the department of Multicultural Life as the Program Coordinator. Her last day will be Friday, September 2.

We have appreciated all she has done to support MLife this past academic year and the relationships she has built across campus and with students. She will be surely missed and best wishes to her future opportunities.

If you would like to connect with her, contact her at mouak1@augsburg.edu before Fri, September 2, 2022.

Love to Sing? Vocal Ensemble Opportunities for Students, Faculty, and Staff

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

Augsburg University Music announces two unique vocal ensemble opportunities open to the Augsburg community.

For students, faculty, and staff:

The Augsburg/Twin Cities Global Harmony Project is open to students, staff, faculty, and community members. Available to students for course credit, this choir assumes no music-reading ability. The core of the curriculum is shared with our community cohort, open to anyone in the greater Metro area within driving distance of a weekly, joint rehearsal. This choir receives direct instruction from culture-bearers sharing their vocal harmony traditions from many continents. Our artist-instructors, teaching via the oral method, have taught us in regional styles from Appalachia, Bosnia, Corsica, Cuba, the Republic of Georgia, Iran, Madagascar, Nigeria, Quebec, Siberia, South Africa, Sweden, Ukraine, and the traditional Black gospel churches of the United States.

For students:

For singers with a firm base in music-literacy skills, the Augsburg/Mirandola Chamber Collective course brings students into weekly side-by-side study, rehearsal, and performance collaboration with the professional chamber artists of The Mirandola Ensemble. Students enrolled in this ensemble will also perform the international repertoire at the core of the Augsburg/Twin Cities Global Harmony Project.

Placement hearings will be held August 31–September 2. For details, visit the Music Department website or send questions to Dr. Kristina Boerger: boerger@augsburg.edu

Music at Augsburg

Study Abroad and ISSS Have Moved to Science Hall 110 and 112

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

The Study Abroad & Away and ISSS offices have moved!

We are now located in Science Hall 110 and 112, just around the corner from Student Financial Services. Come stop by to see our new space and learn more about off-campus opportunities as well as services for international students!

Questions? Contact us at abroad@augsburg.edu or isss@augsburg.edu

URGO Department is Hiring Health Professions Specialist

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

The office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO) is hiring a full-time Health Professions Specialist to coordinate the prehealth program at Augsburg University.

The Health Professions Specialist will be charged with developing, supporting, and maintaining a high-quality prehealth program as well as advising prehealth students directly. This includes providing support and advice to current students, as well as alumni, who are considering a wide range of health professions and assisting them with finding vocational fit; assisting students with the health professional school application processes, providing information on entrance exams, fee waiver applications, accommodation requests, and interviews; collecting and disseminating information regarding health professions to students, faculty, and staff; collecting and maintaining data regarding students’ acceptances to health-related professional schools; coordinating campus health professions events; and developing relationships with health professions schools and programs to benefit applicants as well as alumni working in health professions to increase shadowing, mentoring and research opportunities for prehealth students.

Minimum Qualifications
– A Master’s degree in the liberal arts or sciences is required.
3 to 5 years of experience in healthcare, higher education, or career development coaching is required.
– Knowledge and interest in the writing process; ability to evaluate and coach students’ writing from diverse educational backgrounds and with varied skill sets.
– Knowledge of the health professions.

For a full job description and to apply for this position, please visit the Human Resources website (link below).

View Full Job Description

Need 2 More Dinner Hosts for Incoming International Students

submitted by bhowmikp@augsburg.edu

Greetings Faculty and Staff!

WE NEED 2 MORE FAMILIES TO HOST!!

A new semester is just around the corner, and luckily we are expecting NEW international students to
join us this Fall Semester—representing countries like South Korea, Ethiopia, China, Egypt, South Africa and Norway to name a few!

And guess what? We are almost back to normal numbers for international students: 18 new incoming degree seekers, 5 transfer students, and about 11 exchange students. AMAZING!

As we collaboratively welcome this group, we plan for different experiences including a dinner potentially hosted by you—our faculty and staff members—in your home.

These events create a space for our new students to connect directly with members of our community, AND the dinner provides a time for you to learn about the incoming international students and their goals at Augsburg. It’s really a win-win situation!

Here are the details:
Date: Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Time: Pick up at 5 p.m. with a return to campus around 7 p.m.

We ask that our hosts pick up students from campus and return them once dinner is completed.

COVID status: ALL the new international students coming from abroad are required to follow the CDC and MDH guidelines (see more information in the form).

Thank you!

—ISSS Team

Please Sign Up With This Form

Study Abroad and ISSS Have Moved to Science Hall 110 and 112

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

The Study Abroad & Away and ISSS offices have moved!

We are now located in Science Hall 110 and 112, just around the corner from Student Financial Services. Come stop by to see our new space and learn more about off-campus opportunities as well as services for international students!

Questions? Contact us at abroad@augsburg.edu or isss@augsburg.edu

Need More Dinner Hosts for Incoming International Students

submitted by bhowmikp@augsburg.edu

Greetings Faculty and Staff!

A new semester is just around the corner, and luckily we are expecting NEW international students to join us this Fall Semester—representing countries like South Korea, Ethiopia, China, Egypt, South Africa and Norway to name a few!

And guess what? We are almost back to normal numbers for international students: 18 new incoming degree seekers, 5 transfer students, and about 11 exchange students. AMAZING!

As we collaboratively welcome this group, we plan for different experiences including a dinner potentially hosted by you—our faculty and staff members—in your home.

These events create a space for our new students to connect directly with members of our community, AND the dinner provides a time for you to learn about the incoming international students and their goals at Augsburg. It’s really a win-win situation!

Here are the details:
Date: Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Time: Pick up at 5 p.m. with a return to campus around 7 p.m.

We ask that our hosts pick up students from campus and return them once dinner is completed.

COVID status: ALL the new international students coming from abroad are required to follow the CDC and MDH guidelines (see more information in the form).

Thank you!

—ISSS Team

Please Sign Up With This Form

Interested in Being a STEM Mentor?

submitted by hussei19@augsburg.edu

If so, STEM Peer Mentoring wants you!

STEM Peer Mentoring is a student-led mentoring program that focuses on providing support to First-years and Sophomores as they navigate their academic and professional careers in STEM.

Mentors in STEM Peer Mentoring can play a pivotal role in establishing the success of beginning STEM students. If you’re a rising Junior or Senior in a STEM major, enjoy being a leader and/or have lots of advice & resources to share — this is for you!! (Transfer students are also welcome!)

Augsburg’s STEM majors include:
-Biology
-Bio-psychology
-Chemistry
-Computer Science
-Environmental Studies
-Mathematics
-Physics
-Biochemistry

Students are matched according to their major and information they provide on the STEM Peer Mentoring Application (see link below!).

Generally, students are asked to commit about 3-4 hours/month of involvement as they meet one-on-one with their mentee and attend occasional group meetings.
Please apply! Complete the application below to express your interest to participate starting Fall 2022. We will be reaching out to everyone interested with more information. Any questions can be sent to stempeer@augsburg.edu.

2022-2023 Stem Peer Mentoring Application for Mentors

Calling Artists: Donate Nature Art to Roberts Bird Sanctuary’s Upcoming Tiny Art Auction

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

Please donate your original artwork to our “Tiny Roberts” art auction!

Friends of Roberts Bird Sanctuary is partnering with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to add an observation deck to the Roberts visitor shelter. We are raising funds this summer with the goal to complete construction after fall migration.

This observation deck will help make Roberts Bird Sanctuary more accessible to people of all abilities.

What: An auction of “tiny” original art to raise funds to build the Roberts Terrace
Where: Online
When: Submit your artwork by August 31
How: Mail artwork to Rebecca Froehlich, 2211 Riverside Ave, CB 26, Minneapolis, MN 55454
or drop off at the Roberts Visitor Shelter between 5 pm-8 pm on Thursday, Sept. 1. (Postage will be compensated).

Art Details

Subjects: Birds, mammals, plants, landscapes, fungi, nature found in Roberts Bird Sanctuary
Size: Must fit in a 9″ x 12″ bubble mailer
Media: Paintings, drawings, prints, collages, beadwork, matted or canvas-mounted photographs

Questions?

Contact tinyrobertsauction@gmail.com

Study Abroad and ISSS Have Moved to Science Hall 110 and 112

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

The Study Abroad & Away and ISSS offices have moved!

We are now located in Science Hall 110 and 112, just around the corner from Student Financial Services. Come stop by to see our new space and learn more about off-campus opportunities as well as services for international students!

Questions? Contact us at abroad@augsburg.edu or isss@augsburg.edu

Auggie Passes Available for Pickup

submitted by fettingm@augsburg.edu

All day undergraduate students are encouraged to pick up an Auggie Pass now available in the library, during their business hours. The Auggie Pass is an unlimited use transit pass funded through the Augsburg Day Student Government Green Fee.

More information can be found on the Auggie Pass web page and students are encouraged to contact Mike Fetting (fettingm@augsburg.edu) if they have any questions, concerns or feedback on the Auggie Pass program.

Auggie Pass FAQs

Note: When Requesting Changes to Your Personal Information (e.g. Benefits, Tax, Bank Account)

submitted by parkso@augsburg.edu

There have been phishing that attempt to change or steal personal information by impersonating employees using specific job titles and plausible email signatures.

Human Resources has been committed to establishing practices for identity verification and preventing these phishing scams. When changing or submitting your personal and sensitive information such as benefits, tax, bank account, social security numbers, etc., please follow the requests below.

• Please use the appropriate forms on the HR website (https://sites.augsburg.edu/hr/)

• All form submissions and requests should be made from your @augsburg.edu email address unless there is a special circumstance.

• When sending information or forms containing sensitive information (such as SSN, driver license numbers and medical certification), please submit it through a secure link, LeapFile (https://augsburg.leapfile.net).

HR: Has Your Remote Work Plan Changed?

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

Staff – has your remote work plan changed since its initial submission? If the number of days on campus has changed from your original submission please initiate a new remote work plan at http://go.augsburg.edu/remoteworkrequest

Staff and Supervisors should regularly review whether the University’s needs are being met by the remote work plan and update as necessary.

Staff only need to submit a new remote work plan if their plan has changed. There is no requirement to formally renew existing plans thru HR.

Please contact hr@augsburg.edu with questions

Update Your Remote Work Plan

Calling Artists: Donate Nature Art to Roberts Bird Sanctuary’s Upcoming Tiny Art Auction

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

Please donate your original artwork to our “Tiny Roberts” art auction!

Friends of Roberts Bird Sanctuary is partnering with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to add an observation deck to the Roberts visitor shelter. We are raising funds this summer with the goal to complete construction after fall migration.

This observation deck will help make Roberts Bird Sanctuary more accessible to people of all abilities.

What: An auction of “tiny” original art to raise funds to build the Roberts Terrace
Where: Online
When: Submit your artwork by August 31
How: Mail artwork to Rebecca Froehlich, 2211 Riverside Ave, CB 26, Minneapolis, MN 55454
or drop off at the Roberts Visitor Shelter between 5 pm-8 pm on Thursday, Sept. 1. (Postage will be compensated).

Art Details

Subjects: Birds, mammals, plants, landscapes, fungi, nature found in Roberts Bird Sanctuary
Size: Must fit in a 9″ x 12″ bubble mailer
Media: Paintings, drawings, prints, collages, beadwork, matted or canvas-mounted photographs

Questions?

Contact tinyrobertsauction@gmail.com

Need More Dinner Hosts for Incoming International Students

submitted by bhowmikp@augsburg.edu

Greetings Faculty and Staff!

WE NEED HOSTS FOR 15 MORE STUDENTS!!!

A new semester is just around the corner, and luckily we are expecting NEW international students to join us this Fall Semester—representing countries like South Korea, Ethiopia, China, Egypt, South Africa and Norway to name a few!

And guess what? We are almost back to normal numbers for international students: 18 new incoming degree seekers, 5 transfer students, and about 11 exchange students. AMAZING!

As we collaboratively welcome this group, we plan for different experiences including a dinner potentially hosted by you—our faculty and staff members—in your home.

These events create a space for our new students to connect directly with members of our community, AND the dinner provides a time for you to learn about the incoming international students and their goals at Augsburg. It’s really a win-win situation!

Here are the details:
Date: Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Time: Pick up at 5 p.m. with a return to campus around 7 p.m.

We ask that our hosts pick up students from campus and return them once dinner is completed.

COVID status: ALL the new international students coming from abroad are required to follow the CDC and MDH guidelines (see more information in the form).

Thank you!

—ISSS Team

Please Sign Up With This Form

Support the MNUDL’s Bonfire Merchandise Fundraiser

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

BUY MNUDL MERCH FOR THE CAUSE!

The Minnesota Urban Debate League (MNUDL) is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to middle and high school students in the Twin Cities.

Every merchandise item you buy via our Bonfire store funds our programming.

From totes, to mugs, to sweatshirts and t-shirts, we’ve got you covered!

Use code “SUMMER22” for your 10% discount before 09/01!

https://www.bonfire.com/store/mnudl/

Need More Dinner Hosts for Incoming International Students

submitted by bhowmikp@augsburg.edu

Greetings Faculty and Staff!

WE NEED HOSTS FOR 25 MORE STUDENTS!!!

A new semester is just around the corner, and luckily we are expecting NEW international students to join us this Fall Semester—representing countries like South Korea, Ethiopia, China, Egypt, South Africa and Norway to name a few!

And guess what? We are almost back to normal numbers for international students: 18 new incoming degree seekers, 5 transfer students, and about 11 exchange students. AMAZING!

As we collaboratively welcome this group, we plan for different experiences including a dinner potentially hosted by you—our faculty and staff members—in your home.

These events create a space for our new students to connect directly with members of our community, AND the dinner provides a time for you to learn about the incoming international students and their goals at Augsburg. It’s really a win-win situation!

Here are the details:
Date: Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Time: Pick up at 5 p.m. with a return to campus around 7 p.m.

We ask that our hosts pick up students from campus and return them once dinner is completed.

COVID status: ALL the new international students coming from abroad are required to follow the CDC and MDH guidelines (see more information in the form).

Thank you!

—ISSS Team

(NEW LINK) Please Sign Up With This Form

Support the Minnesota Urban Debate League on National Nonprofit Day

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

The Minnesota Urban Debate League is an independently funded nonprofit program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to middle and high school students in the Twin Cities area. You can learn more about our work here: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/

Here are Eight Great Ways to Support Our Work on National Nonprofit Day!

1) MAKE A GIFT TO OUR TEAMS!

Your gift of any size helps make this transformative activity possible! Our monthly giving option is budget friendly and is provides consistent support to programs year-round. https://bit.ly/GiveMNUDL

2) ATTEND THE MAYORS CHALLENGE!

Take part in our 10 year anniversary fundraiser! Join debate advocates and VIPs for an exciting showcase debate, hosted at the beautiful American Swedish Institute.

Get your ticket or sponsor the event: https://bit.ly/MCDebate2022

3) JOIN OUR ADVOCATES FOR DEBATE BOARD!

Help us bring together people who are interested in supporting Minnesota Speech & Debate! Professionals of all ages welcome! https://bit.ly/MNUDLAdvocatesBoard

4) SUPPORT OUR 2022 SUPPLY DRIVE!

Back-to-debate season is here! This year, we especially need expanding file folders, Post-it notes, and 1.5 inch binders. Can you fulfill our wish list? https://amzn.to/3PdqF9k

5) BECOME A DEBATE COACH!

Do you have experience in debate? Are you looking for a powerful way to give back? Let us know you’re interested in being a paid coach! https://forms.gle/tGooFJvPAHJaVsxP8

6) BUY MNUDL MERCH FOR THE CAUSE!

Every merchandise item you buy via our Bonfire store funds our programming. https://www.bonfire.com/store/mnudl/

7) GET YOUR WORKPLACE INVOLVED

Your workplace can sponsor a tournament. Contact Amy at cramhe@augsburg.edu to learn more!

8) VOLUNTEER AS A DEBATE JUDGE

We need volunteers all year round! No experience is required- we will train you. We also have special opportunities for Spanish-speaking judges! https://bit.ly/MNUDLVolunteer

Job Opening for Veterans/Military Student Liaison

submitted by ortizrg@augsburg.edu

Augsburg University seeks to support all students in achieving their academic and personal goals. Recognizing the unique experiences that Veterans and currently serving Military bring to the university upon enrolling as students, Augsburg has established the Veterans/Military Student Liaison position. You can find the link to the job description on this post. If you have any question email campuslife@augsburg.edu

Seeking Immediate Employee!!

Job Description

Need More Dinner Hosts for Incoming International Students

submitted by bhowmikp@augsburg.edu

Greetings Faculty and Staff!

WE NEED HOSTS FOR 25 MORE STUDENTS!!!

A new semester is just around the corner, and luckily we are expecting NEW international students to join us this Fall Semester—representing countries like South Korea, Ethiopia, China, Egypt, South Africa and Norway to name a few!

And guess what? We are almost back to normal numbers for international students: 18 new incoming degree seekers, 5 transfer students, and about 11 exchange students. AMAZING!

As we collaboratively welcome this group, we plan for different experiences including a dinner potentially hosted by you—our faculty and staff members—in your home.

These events create a space for our new students to connect directly with members of our community, AND the dinner provides a time for you to learn about the incoming international students and their goals at Augsburg. It’s really a win-win situation!

Here are the details:
Date: Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Time: Pick up at 5 p.m. with a return to campus around 7 p.m.

We ask that our hosts pick up students from campus and return them once dinner is completed.

COVID status: ALL the new international students coming from abroad are required to follow the CDC and MDH guidelines (see more information in the form).

Thank you!

—ISSS Team

Please Sign Up With This Form

Host a Dinner for Our New International Students

submitted by bhowmikp@augsburg.edu

Greetings Faculty and Staff!

A new semester is just around the corner, and luckily we are expecting NEW international students to join us this Fall Semester—representing countries like South Korea, Ethiopia, China, Egypt, South Africa and Norway to name a few!

And guess what? We are almost back to normal numbers for international students: 18 new incoming degree seekers, 5 transfer students, and about 11 exchange students. AMAZING!

As we collaboratively welcome this group, we plan for different experiences including a dinner potentially hosted by you—our faculty and staff members—in your home.

These events create a space for our new students to connect directly with members of our community, AND the dinner provides a time for you to learn about the incoming international students and their goals at Augsburg. It’s really a win-win situation!

Here are the details:
Date: Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Time: Pick up at 5 p.m. with a return to campus around 7 p.m.

We ask that our hosts pick up students from campus and return them once dinner is completed.

COVID status: ALL the new international students coming from abroad are required to follow the CDC and MDH guidelines (see more information in the form).

Thank you!

—ISSS Team

Please Sign Up With This Form

Host a Dinner for Our New International Students

submitted by bhowmikp@augsburg.edu

Greetings Faculty and Staff!

A new semester is just around the corner, and luckily we are expecting NEW international students to join us this Fall Semester—representing countries like South Korea, Ethiopia, China, Egypt, South Africa and Norway to name a few!

And guess what? We are almost back to normal numbers for international students: 18 new incoming degree seekers, 5 transfer students, and about 11 exchange students. AMAZING!

As we collaboratively welcome this group, we plan for different experiences including a dinner potentially hosted by you—our faculty and staff members—in your home.

These events create a space for our new students to connect directly with members of our community, AND the dinner provides a time for you to learn about the incoming international students and their goals at Augsburg. It’s really a win-win situation!

Here are the details:
Date: Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Time: Pick up at 5 p.m. with a return to campus around 7 p.m.

We ask that our hosts pick up students from campus and return them once dinner is completed.

COVID status: ALL the new international students coming from abroad are required to follow the CDC and MDH guidelines (see more information in the form).

Thank you!

—ISSS Team

Please Sign Up With This Form

Call for Artists: Donate Your Mini Piece to a Good Cause, Supporting Accessibility and Natural Spaces

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

Call For Art! Friends of Roberts Bird Sanctuary Seeks Tiny Roberts-Themed Art for Fundraising Auction.

Support urban wildlife and birders of all abilities. Donate your art for the Tiny Roberts Art Fundraiser!

Thomas Sadler Roberts Bird Sanctuary is an undeveloped natural area in Lyndale Park near Lake Harriet in Minneapolis, MN, part of the Chain of Lakes Important Bird Area and located on the homelands of the Dakota people, the original stewards and inhabitants of this area.

Friends of Roberts Bird Sanctuary, an all-volunteer non-profit public charity, is seeking local artists to donate their tiny wildlife art inspired by the bird sanctuary for an upcoming online art auction. Proceeds from the auction will be used to construct a wooden deck adjacent to the visitors shelter. The new Roberts terrace will improve accessibility and provide a great spot for people of all ages and abilities to observe wildlife in the sanctuary.

Call for Art Details:
• Seeking 2-dimensional art; flat 3D work OK (i.e. mosaic)
• Medium: paintings, drawings, printmaking, collages, beadwork, etc. are welcome. Photography is ok if printed on a mini canvas.
• Dimensions: Must fit within 6″ x 10″ bubble mailer.
• Subject: Birds, mammals, plants, fungi, natural life, & landscapes found in Roberts Bird Sanctuary!

Contact tinyrobertsauction@gmail.com to arrange your donation.

If you’re interested in supporting the project but don’t want to donate art, check out: https://www.gofundme.com/f/dhvab-help-build-the-roberts-terrace

Vote in Today’s MN Primary Election

submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu

TODAY is primary election day in MN! Make sure you take the time to vote today if you can.

Who can vote in Minnesota
✔️ You must be a U.S. Citizen

✔️ At least 18 years old on November 3

✔️ You must have lived in the state for at least 20 days

✔️ If you have a felony conviction, you must be finished with all parts of your sentence (aka off paper)

Can I register to vote on Election Day?
Yup! If you miss the July 19 deadline, you can register to vote on Tuesday, August 9.

Vote in person on Election Day:
If you’re not a mail-in or early voter, you can vote at the polls on Election Day (Tuesday, August 9) between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

If you live on campus, your polling place is at Christensen Center.

Find your polling place and view your sample ballot at the links below

Summer Mental Health Services

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!

24/7 phone support is available all summer long through ProtoCall (just call CWC at 612-330-1707 and choose Option 1)
Free, confidential short-term online counseling is available at Walk In Counseling Center (https://walkin.org/)
Sexual assault support is available 24/7 through the Aurora Center at the U of M (612-626-9111) (https://aurora.umn.edu/)
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/)
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)

Welcome Najeeba Syeed to Interfaith at Augsburg

submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu

Please join in welcoming Najeeba Syeed to Augsburg University. Her first day on campus will be Mon. Aug. 8. Najeeba will be serving as the inaugural El-Hibri endowed chair and executive director of Interfaith at Augsburg. In this role, she will serve as a national ambassador for the interfaith movement and will partner with campus leaders as a change agent for interreligious learning and living. She also will serve as the faculty advisor for Augsburg’s Interfaith Scholars. The full announcement of her appointment is linked below.

El-Hibri Chair and Interfaith Director

Welcome Najeeba Syeed to Interfaith at Augsburg

submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu

Please join in welcoming Najeeba Syeed to Augsburg University. Her first day on campus will be Mon. Aug. 8. Najeeba will be serving as the inaugural El-Hibri endowed chair and executive director of Interfaith at Augsburg. In this role, she will serve as a national ambassador for the interfaith movement and will partner with campus leaders as a change agent for interreligious learning and living. She also will serve as the faculty advisor for Augsburg’s Interfaith Scholars. The full announcement of her appointment is linked below.

El-Hibri Endowed Chair and Interfaith Director

Phishing Simulation in August

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.

HR: SmartRecruiters Job Postings Are Live

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

HR: SmartRecruiters Trainings for Leaders

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

Fall ’22 Online Courses in Playwriting

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

“Shiloh Goes Into the Unknown and…” A Vlog by CCV Staff Geoffrey Gill

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

Summer Mental Health Resources

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

Welcome Kezia Burrows to Multicultural Life

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.

Welcome Natalie Otte to the Human Resources Team

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.

Welcome Kezia Burrows to Multicultural Life

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.

Welcome Natalie Otte to the Human Resources Team

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.

Welcome Kezia Burrows to Multicultural Life

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.

Welcome Kezia Burrows to Multicultural Life

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.

Funeral Service Information for Rev. Marlene Whiterabbit Helgemo

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

Welcome Kezia Burrows to Multicultural Life

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.

STEM Programs is Hiring a Part-Time Administrative Assistant – Please Share

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

Welcome Kezia Burrows to Multicultural Life

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.

STEM Programs is Hiring a Part-Time Administrative Assistant – Please Share

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

QTBIPOC Interviews: Help With a Senior Thesis

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

New Program for Students With Foster Care Backgrounds

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

Welcome Kezia Burrows to Multicultural Life

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.

STEM Programs is Hiring a Part-Time Administrative Assistant – Please Share

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

EAP Lunch and Learn (Virtual Session) – TODAY

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

New Program for Students With Foster Care Backgrounds

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

Welcome Kezia Burrows to Multicultural Life

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.