Interested in Hosting International Students for Dinner?

submitted by bhowmikp@augsburg.edu

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

Our office, the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), is looking for faculty and staff members who are interested in hosting our new international students for a dinner off-campus in your home.

Here are the details:
Date: Thursday, Jan 6, 2021
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. The new incoming group will consist of 5-10 international students.

COVID status: All the new international students coming from abroad are required to follow the CDC and MDH guidelines, with a required 7-day quarantine (unvaccinated exempt students), and COVID testing on day 3-5 upon arrival.

All students will show proof of a negative COVID test prior to traveling to the United States (tested 24 hours before departure), proof of recovery and/or proof of vaccination.

Any students needing quarantine, will have ended this period on January 6. And will have received their first dose of the vaccine.

Sign up to host dinner: International Students

Winning Ticket Number from Monday’s Late Night Breakfast

submitted by johns184@augsburg.edu

Thank you to all that joined us for the Late Night Breakfast on Monday. It is certainly one of our favorite events of the year!

The winning ticket number for the Sony headphones is…

7804358

Good Luck! The winner can bring their ticket to the kitchen office to claim your prize.

Thanks, Everyone!

Take an Online Course in Playwriting and Human Rights

submitted by hardaker@augsburg.edu

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

*Playwriting: Exploring the Writer’s Theatrical Voice, PWC 300; and
*Topics in Playwriting: Human Rights and Social Justice, PWC 310

These courses are taught in partnership with The Playwrights’ Center, in Minneapolis. The courses provide intimate creative and professional mentorship, while bringing together writers from across the country in a vibrant learning community.

Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity for Auggies! There is a short application to fill out to be enrolled in the course as seats are limited.

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

Feedback Invited on Assistant Provost Candidates

submitted by greenj@augsburg.edu

Thank you to the faculty and staff who were able to attend recent conversations with our three finalists for the Assistant Provost for Academic Analytics & Planning position. The search committee welcomes your feedback on these candidates. Below please find the link to each candidate’s feedback form. These will remain open until Friday, 12/10.

11/30 Jennie Robinson Kloos
https://forms.gle/J5E1XbNDDbMPR6h5A

12/3 Shawn Boyne
https://forms.gle/kRtYb8DWnMTxBCFb9

12/8 Jordan Orzoff
https://forms.gle/1CLWXtU31wZ5ePe38

Thank you!
Judi

Music Therapy Students – Study Abroad this Summer

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Explore meanings and expressions of music, health, illness, and healing transculturally in the context of South Africa. The focus of this course is on developing an understanding of individuals, families, groups and communities with diverse cultural backgrounds and the use of music in community and for healing within their culture.

MUSIC THERAPY IN SOUTH AFRICA
Travel July 10-20, 2022
Led by Professor Dr. Annie Heiderscheit

Choose one course:
• MUS 374 or 474: Music Therapy Practicum (1 credit),
• graduate course options available, too
• also fulfills Augsburg Experience requirement!

This program is designed for Music Therapy majors, but students in music, psychology, or other related fields are also welcome.

*** APPLY BY MARCH 1 ***

The program has a capacity of 22 students and is filled on a rolling basis.

Have questions? Contact the Study Abroad & Away Office: abroad@augsburg.edu

Get more program details and start an application

Take a Fine Arts Theater Course in Puerto Rico in May

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Sign up for the summer study away program, Community, Arts, and Culture in Puerto Rico, led by professor Beliza Torres Narvaez.

Spend ~3 weeks in Puerto Rico in May exploring different arts in the context of community building, activism, and social justice in Puerto Rico!

Program details:
• Travel: May 9-27, 2022
• Course: THR 295: Community, Arts, & Culture in Puerto Rico (Fine Arts requirement)
• complete Augsburg Experience requirement

Any Augsburg student in good standing, including graduating Seniors, are eligible to apply.

***APPLICATIONS DUE JANUARY 31***

The program is filled on a rolling basis. Interested students should start an application now! Contact the Study Abroad & Away Office with questions: abroad@augsburg.edu

Get full program details and start an application here

Summer Study Abroad: Art and History in the Netherlands – Apply Now

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Earn 8 credits and your Augsburg experience in just a few weeks this summer, while exploring one of the most innovative countries in the world — the Netherlands – through the prism of history and photography. Visit museums, hear from speakers from across different industries, meet with locals to get an understanding of city life in Amsterdam, and so much more!

Innovation and Design in the Netherlands: Past and Present
• Travel Dates: May 15 – 29, 2022
• Professors: Jacqueline deVries and Christopher Houltberg

This is a 2-class program, and you’ll earn 8 credits, as well as Augsburg Experience. Choose one History and one Art course:
• HIS 195: Innovation in the Netherlands (fulfills Humanities requirement), OR
• HIS 440: Innovation in the Netherlands
​and
• ART 133 – Intro to Digital Photography, (fulfills Fine Arts requirement), OR
• ART 333 – Advanced Digital Photography

***APPLICATIONS DUE JANUARY 31***

The program has a capacity of 24 students and is filled on a rolling basis. If you’re interested, get started on your application now!

Contact the Study Abroad & Away Office with questions: abroad@augsburg.edu

Get more details and start an application on the Study Abroad & Away website

Need Language Credits? Study in Mexico this Summer

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Study abroad with Augsburg in Mexico this summer! Take a class, complete Augsburg Experience, and have a unforgettable experience! Classes are small and personalized, and programs in Mexico are among the most affordable of all our programs abroad.

Check out the options for summer – they all complete Augsburg Experience!

LANGUAGE AND CULTURE IN MEXICO,
• various dates throughout summer, 4-12 credits
• SPA – Spanish courses at all levels from beginning to advanced, can fulfill Language requirements

MEDICAL SPANISH AND CLINICAL OBSERVERSHIP,
• June 8- July 31, 8 credits
• SPA 218: Spanish for Healthcare professionals
• INS or SPA 399: Observership

SPANISH FOR MINISTRY & PUBLIC THEOLOGY,
• June 8 – July 24, 8 credits
• SPA 111 Beginning Spanish I
• SPA 116 Beginning Spanish for Ministry
• Upper-level course alternatives available, if needed

To learn more about these programs and start an application, visit the website below.

You’re also welcome to stop by the Study Abroad & Away Office in Oyate Commons, lower level of Christensen Center. Email us at abroad@augsburg.edu

Get more information and apply online

Business Majors – Take your Keystone Course in Greece this Summer

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Are you a business or economics major heading into your junior or senior year? Graduating in May? This short-term study abroad program is for you!

ECONOMIC CRISIS, SMALL BUSINESS & ETHICS IN GREECE
• May 5-23, 2022
• Choose one course: BUS 495, ECO 495, or KEY 490
• Also completes Augsburg Experience

Led by Professors Stella Hofrenning and Phyllis Kapetanakis

This program explores economic, business, ethical and religious forces that have created vast changes in Greek life. Gain an understanding of Greek history, Greek culture, and how that has led to the current Greek business/economic model.

***APPLICATIONS DUE JANUARY 31***

The program has a capacity of 30 students and is filled on a rolling basis. If you’re interested, get started on your application now.

Contact the Study Abroad & Away Office with questions: abroad@augsburg.edu

Learn more and apply here!

Earn Credits by Studying Abroad in Summer 2022

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

Summer study abroad & away programs are a great way to earn credits, get off-campus, and do something different! Summer 2022 has several short program options, each with different course choices, and you only commit to 2-3 weeks of travel. All programs fulfil the Augsburg Experience requirement.

—————–Apply to the following programs by January 31——————–

****Community, Arts, and Culture in PUERTO RICO, USA

One course option: THR 295 – Art for Social Change, fulfills a Fine Arts requirement

****Economic Crisis, Small Business, and Ethics in GREECE

Choose one course: Business, Economics, and Ethics in the Greek context: BUS 495, ECO 495, or Keystone 490

****Innovation & Design in the NETHERLANDS: Past & Present

Choose one ART and one HIS course:

Innovation in the Netherlands – HIS 195 (fulfills Humanities requirement) or HIS 440 (upper elective)

and

Intro or Advanced Digital Photography – ART 133 (fulfills Fine Arts requirement) or ART 333

—————Apply for the following programs by March 1———————

****Music Therapy in SOUTH AFRICA

Choose one course: MUS 374 or 474 – Music Therapy Practicum

Grad student course options: MUS 511 and/or MUS 582

****Augsburg in MEXICO

+Spanish Language and Culture (all levels of Spanish available) – 4 study dates available during the summer

+Medical Spanish and Clinical Observership: June 8 – July 31 8 credits

Spanish 218: Spanish for Healthcare Professionals

SPA/INS 399: Clinical Observership (prerequisite: 3 semesters of college level Spanish, or through SPA212, or instructor’s permission, or native speaker of Spanish )

+Spanish for Ministry & Public Theology: June 8 – July 24 8 credits

SPA 111 Beginning Spanish I (4 credits) and

SPA 116 Beginning Spanish for Ministry (4 credits) upper level sections available for both classes.

Got questions? Get in touch: abroad@augsburg.edu, or stop by Oyate Commons, in the lower level of Christensen Center

Get all the program details and apply online

Bookstore Accounts are Open for Spring — Here’s What You Need to Know

submitted by wadem@augsburg.edu

Bookstore charge accounts will open the day after you’ve registered for spring term. The last day to charge online orders is Sunday, January 16th, 2022. The last day to charge in-store purchases is Wednesday, January 19th, 2022. Due to the financial aid cycle, you can only charge expenses to your bookstore account during this specific period. Be sure to plan ahead!

The full bookstore policy is available on the Student Financial Services webpage, link is below.

Bookstore Policy

Interested in Hosting International Students for Dinner?

submitted by bhowmikp@augsburg.edu

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

Our office, the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), is looking for faculty and staff members who are interested in hosting our new international students for a dinner off-campus in your home.

Here are the details:
Date: Thursday, Jan 6, 2021
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. The new incoming group will consist of 5+ international students.

COVID status: All the new international students coming from abroad are required to follow the CDC and MDH guidelines, with a required 7-day quarantine (unvaccinated students), and COVID testing on day 3-5 upon arrival.

All students will show proof of a negative COVID test prior to traveling to the United States (tested 72 hours before departure), proof of recovery and/or proof of vaccination.

Any students needing quarantine, will have ended this period on January 6. And will have been offered to receive their first dose of the vaccine.

Sign up to host dinner: International Students

Congratulations to CGEE Staff Article on Solidarity and Global Citizenship

submitted by hardaker@augsburg.edu

Congratulations to Joseph Connelly, Experiential Education Specialist with CGEE, for his published article in the most recent volume of “Jesuit Higher Education: A Journal (JHE)” (Volume 10, Number 2 (2021). This volume is focused on Solidarity and Global Citizenship.

His article titled, “A Long, Loving Look at the Real: An Experiential Ignatian Approach to Immersion” can be found online for free. You can find excerpts at the CGEE blog, as well as the link to download the full article.

Abstract:
International travel is a popular and widespread practice among higher education institutions, but the pedagogy and approach to these programs varies widely. The Center for Global Education and Experience at Augsburg University facilitates international immersion programs for U.S. students, faculty, and staff focused on social justice and solidarity; this approach is particularly attractive to Jesuit institutions and has led to fruitful collaborations. This article offers an experienced immersion facilitator’s personal reflections on designing and implementing immersion programs and applies key themes of Ignatian spirituality and pedagogy to the experience of international immersion travel.

Read More at the CGEE Blog

Is Success on your Christmas List? Use 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

Only 3 Days Left to Get Your Resume Reviewed by a Strommen Peer Advisor

submitted by grayk2@augsburg.edu

This is the last week to get your resume and/or cover letter reviewed by a trained Strommen Peer Advisor. Remaining undergraduate resume and cover letter drop-in hours for the fall semester are today (Wednesday, December 8th) and Friday, December 10th from 9:00am-2:00pm and Thursday, December 9th from 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Please note: There will be no undergraduate resume and cover letter drop-in hours with Peer Advisors during finals week or winter break. Appointments with career coaches will still be available during finals week.

Schedule an appointment with a career coach in Handshake.

Is Success on Your Christmas List? Use 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

Last Week of Undergraduate Resume and Cover Letter Drop-In Hours

submitted by grayk2@augsburg.edu

This is the last week to get your resume and/or cover letter reviewed by a trained Strommen Career Peer Advisor. Remaining undergraduate resume and cover letter drop-in hours this week are Wednesday and Friday 9:00am-2:00pm and Thursday 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Please note: There will be no undergraduate resume and cover letter drop-in hours with Peer Advisors during finals week or winter break. Appointments with career coaches are still available during finals week.

Schedule an appointment with a career coach in Handshake.

Ron Kurpiers is Retiring

Submitted by holleric@augsburg.edu

It is said that all good things must come to an end and so, after 18 years of dedicated service to Augsburg students and faculty, Ron Kurpiers has decided to retire. We will toast Ron and celebrate his many achievements on Friday, December 3, 2:00 – 3:30 in the Marshall Room. Please join us for cake and light refreshments as we bid him a fond farewell and wish him all the best in this next phase of his life.

 

Interested in Hosting International Students for Dinner?

Submitted by bhowmikp@augsburg.edu

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

Our office, the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), is looking for faculty and staff members who are interested in hosting our new international students for a dinner off-campus in your home.

Here are the details: Date: Thursday, Jan 6, 2021 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. The new incoming group will consist of 5+ international students.

COVID status: All the new international students coming from abroad are required to follow the CDC and MDH guidelines, with a required 7-day quarantine (unvaccinated students), and COVID testing on day 3-5 upon arrival.

All students will show proof of a negative COVID test prior to traveling to the United States (tested 72 hours before departure), proof of recovery and/or proof of vaccination.

Any students needing quarantine, will have ended this period on January 6. And will have been offered to receive their first dose of the vaccine.

Sign up to host dinner: International Students

Bookstore Accounts are Open for Spring — Here’s What You Need to Know

Submitted by wadem@augsburg.edu

Bookstore charge accounts will open the day after you’ve registered for spring term. The last day to charge online orders is Sunday, January 16th, 2022. The last day to charge in-store purchases is Wednesday, January 19th, 2022. Due to the financial aid cycle, you can only charge expenses to your bookstore account during this specific period. Be sure to plan ahead!

The full bookstore policy is available on the Student Financial Services webpage, link is below.

Bookstore Policy

Is success on your Christmas List? Use 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

Is success on your Christmas List? Use 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

Resources for Writing a Resume and Cover Letter

submitted by grayk2@augsburg.edu

You found the perfect position to apply for but you notice the application requires a resume and cover letter. Now what? Whether you need to update your documents or you are starting from scratch, the Strommen Center can help! Head over to Christensen Center, Suite 100 (across from Einstein’s) and meet with Ariana, Owen, Natty, or Pa Houa. They’re available to assist you Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9am-2pm and Thursdays 9-11am.

Special note: Drop-in hours are 9am-12pm today (Friday, December 3rd).

Students may also schedule a Resume & Cover Letter Review appointment with a career coach in Handshake.

Visit our Strommen website and check out our online, on-demand resume and cover letter resources!

Ron Kurpiers is Retiring

submitted by holleric@augsburg.edu

It is said that all good things must come to an end and so, after 18 years of dedicated service to Augsburg students and faculty, Ron Kurpiers has decided to retire.

We will toast Ron and celebrate his many achievements on Friday, December 3, 2:00 – 3:30 in the Marshall Room. Please join us for cake and light refreshments as we bid him a fond farewell and wish him all the best in this next phase of his life.

Interested in Hosting International Students for Dinner?

submitted by bhowmikp@augsburg.edu

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

Our office, the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), is looking for faculty and staff members who are interested in hosting our new international students for a dinner off-campus in your home.

Here are the details:
Date: Thursday, Jan 6, 2021
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. The new incoming group will consist of 5+ international students.

COVID status: All the new international students coming from abroad are required to follow the CDC and MDH guidelines, with a required 7-day quarantine (unvaccinated students), and COVID testing on day 3-5 upon arrival.

All students will show proof of a negative COVID test prior to traveling to the United States (tested 72 hours before departure), proof of recovery and/or proof of vaccination.

Any students needing quarantine, will have ended this period on January 6. And will have been offered to receive their first dose of the vaccine.

Sign up to host dinner: International Students

Bookstore Accounts are Open for Spring — Here’s What You Need to Know

submitted by wadem@augsburg.edu

Bookstore charge accounts will open the day after you’ve registered for spring term. The last day to charge online orders is Sunday, January 16th, 2022. The last day to charge in-store purchases is Wednesday, January 19th, 2022. Due to the financial aid cycle, you can only charge expenses to your bookstore account during this specific period. Be sure to plan ahead!

The full bookstore policy is available on the Student Financial Services webpage, link is below.

Bookstore Policy

Advent Vespers Devotional is Available Online

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

The Music Department and Campus Ministry Office of Augsburg University are pleased to announce that today we will premier the 2021 Advent Vespers, “Angel Voices, Again Now Sing” on YouTube at 7:00 pm, with a watch party in Hoversten Chapel beginning at 6:30 pm. As part of the Vespers experience, Campus Ministry is offering an online Advent Vespers Devotional booklet. Today’s devotion is written by Pastor Babette Chatman, University Pastor and Director of Campus Ministry. Each day we’ll feature the daily devotion on the Campus Ministry Facebook page.

Advent Vespers Devotional Booklet

Need Augsburg Experience? Take a Study Abroad/away Course in Summer

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

If you haven’t completed your Augsburg Experience requirement yet, a short study abroad/away program is a great way to do it! In summer 2022, several short programs are on offer, each only 2-3 weeks of travel. You will earn credits AND complete your Augsburg Experience, a winning combo!

Check out these program options, and apply by January 31:

COMMUNITY, ARTS, AND CULTURE IN PUERTO RICO, May 9-27, 4 credits

-THR 295, 4 credits – fulfills Fine Arts requirement

ECONOMIC CRISIS, SMALL BUSINESS, AND ETHICS IN GREECE, May-23, 4 credits

-choose one elective OR Keystone course: ECO 495 or BUS 495, or KEY 490

INNOVATION & DESIGN IN THE NETHERLANDS: PAST and PRESENT, May 14-19, 8 credits

-ART 133 or 333 – Digital Photography, ART 133 fulfills a Fine Arts requirement

and

-HIS 195 or 440 – Innovation in the Netherlands, HIS 195 fulfills a Humanities requirement

Check out these additional options and apply by March 1:

LANGUAGE AND CULTURE IN MEXICO, various dates throughout summer, 4-12 credits

-SPA – Spanish courses at all levels from beginning to advanced, can fulfill Language requirements

MUSIC THERAPY IN SOUTH AFRICA, July 10-20, 1 credit

– MUS 374 or 474: Music Therapy Practicum

– graduate-level course options also available

MEDICAL SPANISH AND CLINICAL OBSERVERSHIP, June 8- July 31, 8 credits

– SPA 218: Spanish for Healthcare professionals

– Interdisciplinary Studies or Spanish 399: Observership

SPANISH FOR MINISTRY & PUBLIC THEOLOGY, June 8 – July 24, 8 credits

– SPA 111 Beginning Spanish I

– SPA 116 Beginning Spanish for Ministry

– Upper-level course alternatives available, if needed

To learn more about these programs and start an application, visit the website below.

You’re also welcome to stop by the Study Abroad & Away Office in Oyate Commons, lower level of Christensen Center

Get more details for all the programs listed above on our website

Study Abroad with Augsburg in Central America or Southern Africa

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

Augsburg Center for Global Education and Experience in Central America and Southern Africa offer Auggies the opportunity to spend a transformative semester immersed in community abroad. With a small cohort of peers, you will engage with the courses, the places you visit, and the people you meet. These programs are perfect for students who enjoy experiential, hands-on learning. The programs listed below are available in both fall and spring semesters. You can use all your financial aid, receive an automatic $1500 Travel Grant, and you can apply for additional scholarships, too!

Check out the options:

CENTRAL AMERICA: Peace, Justice, and Community Engagement

~~three countries in one semester: Guatemala, Costa Rica, El Salvador

~~Courses in Spanish, Religion, History or Women’s & Gender Studies, and Political Science

~~Host family stays help you improve Spanish skills quickly

~~All courses in English, no Spanish knowledge required

SOUTHERN AFRICA: Nation Building and Decolonizing the Mind

~~travel to South Africa and Namibia in one semester, FREE airfare for Auggies in Spring 2022

~~courses in History, Political Science, Religion, Environmental Studies, Wellness

~~Internships available in a variety of fields

APPLY BY

~~November 1 – for spring semester programs

~~March 1 – for fall semester programs

Get more information about classes and costs, and apply online here

Study Abroad with Augsburg in Mexico – Semester or Summer

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

Augsburg Center for Global Education and Experience in Mexico offers Auggies the opportunity to spend a semester or summer in Mexico with a focus on experiential-style learning, social justice, and community connections. Classes are small and personalized, and programs in Mexico are among the most affordable of all our programs abroad. Check out the options:

SEMESTER PROGRAMS:

~~Liberal Arts, Migration, and Social Change semester (fall or spring)

~~Communication and Media studies (fall only)

~~Social Work in a Latin American Context (spring only)

SUMMER PROGRAMS:

~~Spanish Language and Culture (all levels of Spanish available)

~~Medical Spanish and Clinical Observership (upper level Spanish required)

APPLY BY

~~November 1 – for spring semester programs

~~March 1 – for summer or fall semester programs

Get more information and apply online

It’s the final countdown — Advent Vespers Tonight

submitted by knutsonc@augsburg.edu

(and if you didn’t sing the opening line from “The Final Countdown” by Europe … Well, you need to get your ’80s jam on, care of youtube this morning. Plus I’m kind of curious who will read this – Ha!) On to the message…

ALL are invited to the Augsburg Advent Vespers virtual TONIGHT! There are TWO viewing options:

1) Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 6:30 p.m. for the Augsburg Campus Community, Advent Vespers Watch Party … Bring your friends!
• Light snacks and beverages will be provided (masks required when not eating)
• Free. We also invite you to donate an item to the Augsburg-Central Health Commons – Details & suggestions are included with the RSVP link

2) Watch the Virtual Advent Vespers YouTube Premiere from anywhere!
• Friday, December 3 at 7 p.m. – Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gmVYiLvuas
• Also available on-demand from Dec 4-Jan 10

Full details

Augsburg Advent Vespers

submitted by knutsonc@augsburg.edu

ALL are invited to the Augsburg Advent Vespers virtual premiere this Friday. There are TWO viewing options; Details are included below!

1) RSVP Today for the Augsburg Campus Community, Advent Vespers Watch Party on Friday, December 3, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center

Come together to celebrate Advent Vespers as an Auggie Community!
• Open to Augsburg Students, Faculty & Staff
• Light snacks and beverages will be provided (masks required when not eating)
• Free, RSVP encouraged – https://augsburg.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1369&p=1
• We also invite you to donate an item to the Augsburg-Central Health Commons – Details & suggestions are included with the RSVP link

2) Watch the Virtual Advent Vespers YouTube Premiere from anywhere!
• Friday, December 3 at 7 p.m. – Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gmVYiLvuas
• Also available on-demand from Dec 4-Jan 10

Full Details and Links

Feedback Invited on First Candidate for Asst. Provost for Academic Analytics and Planning

submitted by greenj@augsburg.edu

The search committee for this open position welcomes feedback on our first candidate, Jennie Robinson Kloos, who was on campus yesterday. If you were able to attend the Q&A session with Jennie, we hope you will feel free to share your thoughts on her candidacy using the form below.

Feedback Form for Jennie Robinson Kloos

Looking for an Attitude of Gratitude? Use 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

Ron Kurpiers is Retiring

submitted by holleric@augsburg.edu

It is said that all good things must come to an end and so, after 18 years of dedicated service to Augsburg students and faculty, Ron Kurpiers has decided to retire.

We will toast Ron and celebrate his many achievements on Friday, December 3, 2:00 – 3:30 in the Marshall Room. Please join us for cake and light refreshments as we bid him a fond farewell and wish him all the best in this next phase of his life.

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!

Questions? Email abroad@augsburg.edu

Fill out the Google Form here!

Need Augsburg Experience? Take a Study Abroad/Away Course in Summer

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

If you haven’t completed your Augsburg Experience requirement yet, a short study abroad/away program is a great way to do it! In summer 2022, several short programs are on offer, each only 2-3 weeks of travel. You will earn credits AND complete your Augsburg Experience, a winning combo!

Check out these program options, and apply by January 31:

COMMUNITY, ARTS, AND CULTURE IN PUERTO RICO, May 9-27, 4 credits

-THR 295, 4 credits – fulfills Fine Arts requirement

ECONOMIC CRISIS, SMALL BUSINESS, AND ETHICS IN GREECE, May-23, 4 credits

-choose one elective OR Keystone course: ECO 495 or BUS 495, or KEY 490

INNOVATION & DESIGN IN THE NETHERLANDS: PAST and PRESENT, May 14-19, 8 credits

-ART 133 or 333 – Digital Photography, ART 133 fulfills a Fine Arts requirement

and

-HIS 195 or 440 – Innovation in the Netherlands, HIS 195 fulfills a Humanities requirement

Check out these additional options and apply by March 1:

LANGUAGE AND CULTURE IN MEXICO, various dates throughout summer, 4-12 credits

-SPA – Spanish courses at all levels from beginning to advanced, can fulfill Language requirements

MUSIC THERAPY IN SOUTH AFRICA, July 10-20, 1 credit

– MUS 374 or 474: Music Therapy Practicum

– graduate-level course options also available

MEDICAL SPANISH AND CLINICAL OBSERVERSHIP, June 8- July 31, 8 credits

– SPA 218: Spanish for Healthcare professionals

– Interdisciplinary Studies or Spanish 399: Observership

SPANISH FOR MINISTRY & PUBLIC THEOLOGY, June 8 – July 24, 8 credits

– SPA 111 Beginning Spanish I

– SPA 116 Beginning Spanish for Ministry

– Upper-level course alternatives available, if needed

To learn more about these programs and start an application, visit the website below.

You’re also welcome to stop by the Study Abroad & Away Office in Oyate Commons, lower level of Christensen Center

Get more details for all the programs listed above on our website

Undergraduate Resume and Cover Letter Reviews Available

submitted by grayk2@augsburg.edu

Can you believe it’s almost the end of the semester? Before you leave for semester break, be sure to have your resume and/or cover letter reviewed by a student Career Peer Advisor. Having your resume and/or cover letter reviewed now will allow you to make any changes early. This will ensure that you’re ready to apply for summer jobs and/or internships when the recruiting season begins this coming spring.

Undergraduate resume and cover letter drop-in hours are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9am-2pm and Thursdays 9-11am. No appointment needed! Come visit us. We’re located in the Christensen Center, Suite 100. Across from Einstein’s.

Please note: This Friday, December 3rd, drop-in hours are from 9am-12pm.

Online, on-demand resume and cover letter resources are available on our Strommen website.

Ron Kurpiers is Retiring

submitted by holleric@augsburg.edu

It is said that all good things must come to an end and so, after 18 years of dedicated service to Augsburg students and faculty, Ron Kurpiers has decided to retire.

We will toast Ron and celebrate his many achievements on Friday, December 3, 2:00 – 3:30 in the Marshall Room. Please join us for cake and light refreshments as we bid him a fond farewell and wish him all the best in this next phase of his life.

Bookstore Accounts are Open for Spring — Here’s What You Need to Know

submitted by wadem@augsburg.edu

Bookstore charge accounts will open the day after you’ve registered for spring term. The last day to charge online orders is Sunday, January 16th, 2022. The last day to charge in-store purchases is Wednesday, January 19th, 2022. Due to the financial aid cycle, you can only charge expenses to your bookstore account during this specific period. Be sure to plan ahead!

The full bookstore policy is available on the Student Financial Services webpage, link is below.

Bookstore Policy

Looking for an Attitude of Gratitude? Use 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

Earn Credits by Studying Abroad in Summer 2022

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

Summer study abroad & away programs are a great way to earn credits, get off-campus, and do something different! Summer 2022 has several short program options, each with different course choices, and you only commit to 2-3 weeks of travel. All programs fulfil the Augsburg Experience requirement.

—————–Apply to the following programs by January 31——————–

****Community, Arts, and Culture in PUERTO RICO, USA

One course option: THR 295 – Art for Social Change, fulfills a Fine Arts requirement

****Economic Crisis, Small Business, and Ethics in GREECE

Choose one course: Business, Economics, and Ethics in the Greek context: BUS 495, ECO 495, or Keystone 490

****Innovation & Design in the NETHERLANDS: Past & Present

Choose one ART and one HIS course:

Innovation in the Netherlands – HIS 195 (fulfills Humanities requirement) or HIS 440 (upper elective)

and

Intro or Advanced Digital Photography – ART 133 (fulfills Fine Arts requirement) or ART 333

—————Apply for the following programs by March 1———————

****Music Therapy in SOUTH AFRICA

Choose one course: MUS 374 or 474 – Music Therapy Practicum

Grad student course options: MUS 511 and/or MUS 582

****Augsburg in MEXICO

+Spanish Language and Culture (all levels of Spanish available) – 4 study dates available during the summer

+Medical Spanish and Clinical Observership: June 8 – July 31 8 credits

Spanish 218: Spanish for Healthcare Professionals

SPA/INS 399: Clinical Observership (prerequisite: 3 semesters of college level Spanish, or through SPA212, or instructor’s permission, or native speaker of Spanish )

+Spanish for Ministry & Public Theology: June 8 – July 24 8 credits

SPA 111 Beginning Spanish I (4 credits) and

SPA 116 Beginning Spanish for Ministry (4 credits) upper level sections available for both classes.

Got questions? Get in touch: abroad@augsburg.edu, or stop by Oyate Commons, in the lower level of Christensen Center

Get all the program details and apply online

The Storytelling of Art: 2nd Annual Virtual Art Gallery

submitted by mitche13@augsburg.edu

The purpose of the art gallery is to highlight the creativity and iconic work that many local artists continue to make. Everyone is welcome to submit.

Participants can submit up to three art pieces. Any form of art can be submitted. The art gallery will be virtual.

Click link to submit art: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7NGwF7ZtoOt2Bl-MkvELdTCGpzc3VnUmy5A4iK-P6zm_07A/viewform

Ron Kurpiers is Retiring

submitted by holleric@augsburg.edu

It is said that all good things must come to an end and so, after 18 years of dedicated service to Augsburg students and faculty, Ron Kurpiers has decided to retire.

We will toast Ron and celebrate his many achievements on Friday, December 3, 2:00 – 3:30 in the Marshall Room. Please join us for cake and light refreshments as we bid him a fond farewell and wish him all the best in this next phase of his life.

Strommen Center Senior Career Toolkit

submitted by grayk2@augsburg.edu

The Strommen Center for Meaningful Work would like to acknowledge that the job search process has its unique stressors and want you to know we are here to support you. Whether you are graduating this December or in the spring, we are committed to helping you every step of the way. It is for these reasons we are proud to present our Senior Career Toolkit! Over the next few weeks, Augsburg seniors can expect emails from us with tips and tricks to a successful job search! Topics include: LinkedIn Profile Tips and Tricks, Job Search Strategies, Interview Preparation, Tips for Negotiating a Salary Offer & information regarding career services assistance post-Augsburg.

Resources for Seniors are also available on our Strommen Community Moodle Site.

Looking for an Attitude of Gratitude? Use 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

Short-term Abroad and Away in Summer 2022

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

Summer study abroad & away programs are a great way to earn credits, get off-campus, and do something different! Summer 2022 has several short program options, each with different course choices, and you only commit to 2-3 weeks of travel. All programs fulfil the Augsburg Experience requirement.

—————–Apply to the following programs by January 31——————–

****Community, Arts, and Culture in PUERTO RICO, USA

One course option: THR 295 – Art for Social Change, fulfills a Fine Arts requirement

****Economic Crisis, Small Business, and Ethics in GREECE

Choose one course: Business, Economics, and Ethics in the Greek context: BUS 495, ECO 495, or Keystone 490

****Innovation & Design in the NETHERLANDS: Past & Present

Choose one ART and one HIS course:

Innovation in the Netherlands – HIS 195 (fulfills Humanities requirement) or HIS 440 (upper elective)

and

Intro or Advanced Digital Photography – ART 133 (fulfills Fine Arts requirement) or ART 333

—————Apply for the following programs by March 1———————

****Music Therapy in SOUTH AFRICA

Choose one course: MUS 374 or 474 – Music Therapy Practicum

Grad student course options: MUS 511 and/or MUS 582

****Augsburg in MEXICO

+Spanish Language and Culture (all levels of Spanish available) – 4 study dates available during the summer

+Medical Spanish and Clinical Observership: June 8 – July 31 8 credits

Spanish 218: Spanish for Healthcare Professionals

SPA/INS 399: Clinical Observership (prerequisite: 3 semesters of college level Spanish, or through SPA212, or instructor’s permission, or native speaker of Spanish )

+Spanish for Ministry & Public Theology: June 8 – July 24 8 credits

SPA 111 Beginning Spanish I (4 credits) and

SPA 116 Beginning Spanish for Ministry (4 credits) upper level sections available for both classes.

Got questions? Get in touch: abroad@augsburg.edu, or stop by Oyate Commons, in the lower level of Christensen Center

Get all the program details and apply online

Register Your Spring Internship

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

Are you doing an internship this Spring semester? If yes, don’t forget to register it for either academic credit or non-credit. Both options will help you complete the Augsburg Experience requirement. Internship registration requires filling out 2 online forms. You can access forms and instructions on our Internship Registration Guide.

Contact Sandy Tilton by emailing: strommen.internships@augsburg.edu with questions.

Internship Registration Guide

Bookstore Accounts are Open for Spring — Here’s What You Need to Know

submitted by wadem@augsburg.edu

Bookstore charge accounts will open the day after you’ve registered for spring term. The last day to charge online orders is Sunday, January 16th, 2022. The last day to charge in-store purchases is Wednesday, January 19th, 2022. Due to the financial aid cycle, you can only charge expenses to your bookstore account during this specific period. Be sure to plan ahead!

The full bookstore policy is available on the Student Financial Services webpage, link is below.

Bookstore Policy

Looking for an Attitude of Gratitude? Use 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

Ron Kurpiers is Retiring

submitted by holleric@augsburg.edu

It is said that all good things must come to an end and so, after 18 years of dedicated service to Augsburg students and faculty, Ron Kurpiers has decided to retire.

We will toast Ron and celebrate his many achievements on Friday, December 3, 2:00 – 3:30 in the Marshall Room. Please join us for cake and light refreshments as we bid him a fond farewell and wish him all the best in this next phase of his life.

Changes to Google Instant Messaging

submitted by matthias@augsburg.edu

Happy Cyber Monday! Augsburg has switched to Google’s newest platform for Instant Messaging – Google Chat. This keeps Augsburg in line with Google’s roadmap and provides better integration between instant messaging and other Google products. The most noticeable changes are a slightly different interface on your Google mail screen and the discontinuation of the Google “Hangouts” mobile application. Check out Google Chat Help to learn more. Please contact your LFC or the techdesk if you have any additional questions.

Google Chat Help

Looking for an Attitude of Gratitude? Use 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

Come to the Into the Woods Get to Know You Workshops

submitted by stadlerl@augsburg.edu

The way is clear, The light is good!

Come play in the world of Into the Woods! Learn about our approach to the spring musical; have fun with improvisational games and musical rhythms; and get to know others who are interested in the spring musical. As we explore the world of Into the Woods, we’ll also explore your vision and how it may fit into the approach we are taking to magic and transformation!

The workshops will be taking place:

December 6th at 7-8:30pm, Foss Center
December 7th at 7-8:30pm, Foss Center

The Artistic Staff is excited for this opportunity to get to know students who are auditioning in January and are looking forward to working on and talking more about Into the Woods!

No preparation is necessary and all are welcome to attend!

Audition will be taking place on:

January 24th from 6:30-9:30pm
January 25th from 4-6:30pm
Callbacks: January 26th from 6:30-9:30pm

We hope to see you there!

Central Services Closed During Thanksgiving Holiday

submitted by suter@augsburg.edu

Central Services (Copy Center, Shipping/Receiving & Mailroom) will all be closed during Thanksgiving (Thurs 25th) and the day after (Fri 26th). Any and all mail & packages we would get during these days will be received on Monday Nov 29th as well as any copy jobs received during our closed times will also be started/printed on Monday as well.

Thanks and have a great Thanksgiving holiday!
-Central Services Staff

Looking for an Attitude of Gratitude? Use 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

Register Your Spring Internship

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

Are you doing an internship this Spring semester? If yes, don’t forget to register it for either academic credit or non-credit. Both options will help you complete the Augsburg Experience requirement. Internship registration requires filling out 2 online forms. You can access forms and instructions on our Internship Registration Guide.

Contact Sandy Tilton by emailing: strommen.internships@augsburg.edu with questions.

Internship Registration Guide

Looking for an Attitude of Gratitude? Use 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

Student Stress and Coping Study

submitted by mccoyerp@augsburg.edu

Between the COVID-19 pandemic, political turmoil, and growing racial injustice in our country, the past year and a half have been full of unique challenges. We invite you to participate in a study examining student experiences and mental health during the pandemic and following the murder of George Floyd.

To better understand student experiences and mental health during this time, sociology professor James Vela-McConnell is conducting a study of current, degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students. This study involves a 20-to-30-minute, mostly multiple-choice online questionnaire which can be completed at your convenience. Participation in the questionnaire will be completely confidential, and automatically enter you into a raffle for one of three $100 gift cards, one of six $50 gift cards, or one of eight $25 gift cards from Target. A report based on this study may also be shared with the Center for Wellness and Counseling at Augsburg to allow them to better serve the mental health needs of students.

Please note that the study will close on November 24.

Take the survey here

Looking for an Attitude of Gratitude? Use 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

Changes to Google Instant Messaging

submitted by matthias@augsburg.edu

On Cyber Monday (November 29th), Augsburg will be switching to Google’s newest platform for Instant Messaging – Google Chat. This will keep Augsburg in line with Google’s roadmap and will provide better integration between instant messaging and other Google products. The most noticeable changes will be a slightly different interface on your Google mail screen and the discontinuation of the Google “Hangouts” mobile application. Check out Google Chat Help to learn more. Please contact your LFC or the techdesk if you have any additional questions.

Google Chat Help

Bookstore Accounts are Open for Spring — Here’s What You Need to Know

submitted by wadem@augsburg.edu

Bookstore charge accounts will open the day after you’ve registered for spring term. The last day to charge online orders is Sunday, January 16th, 2022. The last day to charge in-store purchases is Wednesday, January 19th, 2022. Due to the financial aid cycle, you can only charge expenses to your bookstore account during this specific period. Be sure to plan ahead!

The full bookstore policy is available on the Student Financial Services webpage, link is below.

Bookstore Policy

Looking for an Attitude of Gratitude? Use 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

Watch Party, Augsburg Campus Community – Advent Vespers

submitted by knutsonc@augsburg.edu

RSVP Today for the Augsburg Campus Community, Advent Vespers Watch Party

Friday, December 3, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center

Come together to celebrate Advent Vespers as an Auggie Community!
• Open to Augsburg Students, Faculty & Staff
• Light snacks and beverages will be provided
• Free, RSVP required
• We invite you to donate an item to the Augsburg-Central Health Commons – Details & suggestions are included with the RSVP link

RSVP Today!

Make a Gift to Impact Twin Cities Youth: Support MN Urban Debate on Give to the Max Day

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

Make In-Person Debate Great- Support MNUDL This Give to the Max Day!

Fund Pizza Parties & Load the Bus

The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to more than 1,000 Twin Cities middle and high school students.

In-person programming is so important to support students’ mental health and their ability to connect with others. It’s worth it- but we expect costs to grow in the next year. Food costs have increased, and transportation already costs 3x what it did in 2019. That’s why our goal is to raise $50,000 before 2022 begins!

Join the great Minnesota day of giving by showing your support to debate!

The Impact of Your One-Time Gift:

$25 Covers the entry fee for one novice to attend their first high school tournament
$50 Helps compensate one alum for judging at a debate tournament
$75 Outfits one team’s rookie and novice members with a debate supply starter kit
$100 Funds a pizza recruitment party

Your Monthly Gift’s Yearly Impact:

$25/monthly Sponsors an experienced high schooler to become an assistant coach
$50/monthly Provides food for 100+ competitors at a Community Debate program
$75/monthly Provides camp tuition for a high schooler
$100/monthly Supports a Community Program debate coach’s stipend

Whether you make a one-time or monthly gift, you’ll help support our programs as we move into 2022. Any gift of any amount helps. And with the new CARES Act, you can claim a charitable donation deduction of up to $300, even if you don’t itemize. Make a donation.

Help our growing programs succeed as we return to in-person tournaments with safety and fun in mind. Support our Give to the Max campaign today!

Support Us via GiveCampus

Support the MNUDL Merch Store + Bonus Discount Code

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

WEAR YOUR SUPPORT: INTRODUCING NEW MNUDL MERCHANDISE!

The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to middle and high school students in the Twin Cities Metro. Over 1,000 students are gaining academic schools through national topic policy debate, Spanish Debate, East African Debate, Financial Literacy Leadership Debates, and Summer Camp!

Just in time for the holidays, we’re launching our new Bonfire store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/mnudl/

Bonfire is helping us raise money for the Minnesota Urban Debate League through merchandise sales. Purchase one of our unique MNUDL items, and you’ll receive them through the mail!

Our merchandise includes shirts & sweatshirts from Youth Sizes-4XL, plus mugs and tote bags!

Visit the MNUDL Bonfire Store & order your merch early today:

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

GET A DISCOUNT! Use the code “Debate10” to get 10% off your order.

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

Earn Credits by Studying Abroad in Summer 2022

submitted by hildena@augsburg.edu

Summer study abroad & away programs are a great way to earn credits, get off-campus, and do something different! Summer 2022 has several short program options, each with different course choices, and you only commit to 2-3 weeks of travel. All programs fulfil the Augsburg Experience requirement.

—————–Apply to the following programs by January 31——————–

****Community, Arts, and Culture in PUERTO RICO, USA

One course option: THR 295 – Art for Social Change, fulfills a Fine Arts requirement

****Economic Crisis, Small Business, and Ethics in GREECE

Choose one course: Business, Economics, and Ethics in the Greek context: BUS 495, ECO 495, or Keystone 490

****Innovation & Design in the NETHERLANDS: Past & Present

Choose one ART and one HIS course:

Innovation in the Netherlands – HIS 195 (fulfills Humanities requirement) or HIS 440 (upper elective)

and

Intro or Advanced Digital Photography – ART 133 (fulfills Fine Arts requirement) or ART 333

—————Apply for the following programs by March 1———————

****Music Therapy in SOUTH AFRICA

Choose one course: MUS 374 or 474 – Music Therapy Practicum

Grad student course options: MUS 511 and/or MUS 582

****Augsburg in MEXICO

+Spanish Language and Culture (all levels of Spanish available) – 4 study dates available during the summer

+Medical Spanish and Clinical Observership: June 8 – July 31 8 credits

Spanish 218: Spanish for Healthcare Professionals

SPA/INS 399: Clinical Observership (prerequisite: 3 semesters of college level Spanish, or through SPA212, or instructor’s permission, or native speaker of Spanish )

+Spanish for Ministry & Public Theology: June 8 – July 24 8 credits

SPA 111 Beginning Spanish I (4 credits) and

SPA 116 Beginning Spanish for Ministry (4 credits) upper level sections available for both classes.

Got questions? Get in touch: abroad@augsburg.edu, or stop by Oyate Commons, in the lower level of Christensen Center

Get all the program details and apply online

Looking for an Attitude of Gratitude? Use 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

Meet the Strommen Career Peer Advisors

submitted by grayk2@augsburg.edu

Stop in the Strommen Center (Christensen Center, Suite 100. Across from Einstein’s) and meet with our Career Peer Advisors for a resume or cover letter review. Ariana, Owen, Natty, & Pa Houa are trained, ready, and available to review these documents for you. Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 9am-2pm and Thursdays 9-11am.

Check out online, on-demand career readiness resources on our Strommen Community Moodle Site.

Bookstore Accounts are Open for Spring — Here’s What You Need to Know

submitted by wadem@augsburg.edu

Bookstore charge accounts will open the day after you’ve registered for spring term. The last day to charge online orders is Sunday, January 16th, 2022. The last day to charge in-store purchases is Wednesday, January 19th, 2022. Due to the financial aid cycle, you can only charge expenses to your bookstore account during this specific period. Be sure to plan ahead!

The full bookstore policy is available on the Student Financial Services webpage, link is below.

Bookstore Policy

Changes to Google Instant Messaging

submitted by matthias@augsburg.edu

On Cyber Monday (November 29th), Augsburg will be switching to Google’s newest platform for Instant Messaging – Google Chat. This will keep Augsburg in line with Google’s roadmap and will provide better integration between instant messaging and other Google products. The most noticeable changes will be a slightly different interface on your Google mail screen and the discontinuation of the Google “Hangouts” mobile application. Check out Google Chat Help to learn more. Please contact your LFC or the techdesk if you have any additional questions.

Google Chat Help

Get Your Flu Shot at the People’s Center Clinic

submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu

It’s important to keep up with preventive health care at all times, especially during a pandemic. Augsburg isn’t able to host a flu shot event due to staffing shortages this year, but the People’s Center Clinic on the corner of Riverside and 20th avenues is providing flu vaccinations during its open hours and welcomes members of the Augsburg community to make an appointment to get their shot.

The clinic is an easy walking distance from campus. You can schedule a time that works for your workday or class schedule. To make an appointment, call 612-332-4973 or visit https://www.peoples-center.org/schedule-a-visit

Mental Health Matters is Looking for a Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer

submitted by chikkalj@augsburg.edu

Hello,

Mental Health Matters is looking for a Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer.

We are looking to fill these positions with people who care about mental health and want to help the club grow.

You would be able to boost your resume and build community :).

Please email Jasmine chikkalj@augsburg.edu for the brief application and send the completed application directly to Paula- wattsp@augsburg.edu by November 18th.

Welcome to Pastor John Rohde Schwehn

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

John Rohde Schwehn (he/him) comes to Augsburg after five years of parish ministry with Christ the King Lutheran Church in New Brighton, MN. A graduate of St. Olaf College and Yale Divinity School, he has also served congregations in St. Louis Park and Northfield, MN. He is passionate about forming community through practices of hospitality, worship, and justice. In addition to pastoral ministry, he has also been a contributing author to Augsburg Fortress’s suite of resources on scripture, theology, and Lutheran identity based on the works of Pr. Dan Erlander (Manna and Mercy; Baptized, We Live; A Place for You; Water Washed, Spirit Born). John is incredibly excited to work alongside (and learn from) the Augsburg community, especially its dynamic, curious students. He lives in north Minneapolis with his wife, Anna, and their two daughters, Lydia (5) and Mira (2)

The Storytelling of Art: 2nd Annual Virtual Art Gallery

submitted by mitche13@augsburg.edu

The purpose of the art gallery is to highlight the creativity and iconic work that many local artists continue to make. Everyone is welcome to submit.

Participants can submit up to three art pieces. Any form of art can be submitted. The art gallery will be virtual.

Click link to submit art: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7NGwF7ZtoOt2Bl-MkvELdTCGpzc3VnUmy5A4iK-P6zm_07A/viewform

Students: Register Your Spring Internship

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

Have you secured a Spring Internship? If yes, consider registering your experience!
Last day to add a course for Spring is January 18th.

Internship registration is a two-step process. Fill out the Internship Site Agreement Form and the Internship Registration Form on the Strommen Center website. There are two options to register your internship: 1)Academic Credit 2)Non-Credit. Both will fulfill your Augsburg Experience requirement.

Students should register their internship before starting their hours – this includes the
non- credit Augsburg Experience internships. Please contact strommen.internships@augsburg.edu with internship-related questions.

Learn More and Complete the Internship Registration Forms

Looking for an Attitude of Gratitude? Use TutorMe

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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