Augsburg University News and Announcements
submitted by yangdx@augsburg.edu
Student Financial Services is seeking 2-3 student employees for Summer 2021. This is a great opportunity to hone your skills and gain new experiences. If you are interested, please complete the online application on Handshake or through the link provided.
submitted by ajayi@augsburg.edu
We are seeking iPhone users to participate in an online research study (IRB-#2020-02-04). We hope to better understand how people use their phones, are coping with the COVID-19 pandemic, and display individual differences in personality and well-being.
The study involves four 30-minute surveys to be completed over the course of a month, one survey a week. Participants will receive up to a $25 e-gift card for participating in this study.
If you have participated in this study before, we would like to follow up with you! For returning participants, the study involves ONE 30 minute online follow-up survey.
If you would like to participate in the study, please complete this brief eligibility screening form:
submitted by hansonkk@augsburg.edu
Participants needed for a study investigating the effects of a short exercise session on perceived levels of stress. Estimated time commitment of two 60-minute sessions: session 1 will include completion of intake forms, surveys, and 30-40 min of exercise then session 2 will include completion of surveys and watching a short video. The second session will take place 1-2 weeks after the initial session. Compensation of $20 in Target gift cards will be provided upon completion of the second session. All sessions will be held via Zoom. No previous experience with exercise or access to equipment is needed for participation. To sign-up, please complete the following short google survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczNgGyffxiuivbbeffX-0MLtV_SZ9gyemJ-y47W5eMjM0s8g/viewform?usp=sf_link
Questions can be directed to Kayla (URGO summer researcher) at hansonkk@augsburg.edu.
submitted by hansonkk@augsburg.edu
Participants needed for a study investigating the effects of a short exercise session on perceived levels of stress. Estimated time commitment of two 60-minute sessions: session 1 will include completion of intake forms, surveys, and 30-40 min of exercise then session 2 will include completion of surveys and watching a short video. The second session will take place 1-2 weeks after the initial session. Compensation of $20 in Target gift cards will be provided upon completion of the second session. All sessions will be held via Zoom. No previous experience with exercise or access to equipment is needed for participation. To sign-up, please complete the following short google survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczNgGyffxiuivbbeffX-0MLtV_SZ9gyemJ-y47W5eMjM0s8g/viewform?usp=sf_link
Questions can be directed to Kayla (URGO summer researcher) at hansonkk@augsburg.edu.
submitted by greathou@augsburg.edu
HR or Payroll Forms:
Please submit any change forms you may have for your benefits to HR by noon Today, June 11th to be processed on the June 18th pay date. This includes routine forms for HSA, retirement, direct deposit and tax withholding changes. Email payroll@augsburg.edu if you have questions or need assistance.
Time Sheets
Please submit your timesheet by end of the day today (Friday, June 11th), so your supervisor has time to approve it by the Monday noon deadline.
Secure Link to Human Resources & Payroll
To protect your information, forms containing sensitive data such as bank accounts or social security numbers should not be emailed. For a secure delivery link go to https://augsburg.leapfile.net/ for submission. Please contact hr@augsburg.edu and cc Payroll for questions.
Thank you!
– Your HR & Payroll Team
submitted by stepanek@augsburg.edu
Please submit invoices, expense reports, payment authorization forms, etc. for goods or services received on or before May 31, 2021 by Monday, June 14, 2021. All expenses need to have proper coding and approvals. Please email invoices to accountspayableaugsburg.edu or drop them off at the Business Office, Science Building Suite 148. If you are coming into your office please check for invoices that may have been delivered to your office and forward them to the Business Office.
If you have not received an invoice from a vendor for goods or services received or delivered by May 31, please contact Carole Kampf (kampf@augsburg.edu X1260) by Monday, June 14, 2021.
P-Card Purchase and Reimbursement Expenses
Please submit P-Card statements and receipts for expenses incurred through May 31, 2021 by Monday, June 14, 2021. Email your statement and receipts to purchasecard@augsburg.edu.
Checks and Cash
If you have checks and cash that need to be deposited for Fiscal year 2021, please bring to the Business Office, Science Building Suite 148 by Thursday May 27, 2021. Our office is open Wednesday and Thursdays 8:00am to 3:00pm.
Thank you for your prompt attention and cooperation!
submitted by schornst@augsburg.edu
On the evening of 6/17/2021, we will be replacing our core routing device with a newer and more capable device.
During this period, no network services will be available. Internet will be unavailable when on campus, and many services (including http://www.augsburg.edu, Moodle, Inside Augsburg, etc) will be unavailable from both on and off campus.
For more information, see the IT Status Page.
https://au-ls-it-status.statushub.io/maintenances/53025
submitted by hansonkk@augsburg.edu
Participants needed for a study investigating the effects of a short exercise session on perceived levels of stress. Estimated time commitment of two 60-minute sessions: session 1 will include completion of intake forms, surveys, and 30-40 min of exercise then session 2 will include completion of surveys and watching a short video. The second session will take place 1-2 weeks after the initial session. Compensation of $20 in Target gift cards will be provided upon completion of the second session. All sessions will be held via Zoom. No previous experience with exercise or access to equipment is needed for participation. To sign-up, please complete the following short google survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczNgGyffxiuivbbeffX-0MLtV_SZ9gyemJ-y47W5eMjM0s8g/viewform?usp=sf_link
Questions can be directed to Kayla (URGO summer researcher) at hansonkk@augsburg.edu.
submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu
Apply now to take the fall semester Model United Nations course, POL 368. Members of this class will participate in the American Model United Nations from November 20-23, 2021, held in Chicago, IL.
In this course, you will gain in-depth understanding of the United Nations and international diplomacy through the process of preparation for attending the conference in November. Students research a country and set of issues for the committee on which they will serve.
The fall 2021 Augsburg delegation will be representing the countries of Guatemala, Namibia and Sweden. In addition, a focus of the class will also be the study of indigenous peoples and their connection to the United Nations, with emphasis on Canadian First Nations.
The conference provides experiential learning that enables you to develop a better understanding of the inner workings of the UN, and a forum to hone skills in diplomacy, negotiation, critical thinking, compromise, public speaking, writing, and research. This opportunity is a great chance to put your learning into practice!
We will accept applications until September 1, 2021 or until the program fills.
Prerequisite: students must complete thePOL 160 course before Fall 2021, or have relevant equivalent academic experience.
For more information, contact Professor Liz Klages, who will be teaching the course and leading the delegation to Chicago.
submitted by greathou@augsburg.edu
HR or Payroll Forms:
Please submit any change forms you may have for your benefits to HR by noon Friday, June 11th to be processed on the June 18th pay date. This includes routine forms for HSA, retirement, direct deposit and tax withholding changes. Email payroll@augsburg.edu if you have questions or need assistance.
Time Sheets
Please submit your timesheet by end of the day Friday, June 11th so your supervisor has time to approve it by the Monday noon deadline.
Secure Link to Human Resources & Payroll
To protect your information, forms containing sensitive data such as bank accounts or social security numbers should not be emailed. For a secure delivery link go to https://augsburg.leapfile.net/ for submission. Please contact hr@augsburg.edu and cc Payroll for questions.
Thank you!
– Your HR & Payroll Team
submitted by hardaker@augsburg.edu
Looking for a way to keep up on some extra credits this summer? Want to hear from people all over the world to deepen your knowledge of international perspectives? If yes, we encourage you to register for an online course taught by CGEE staff for summer time 2!
These courses are taught by Augsburg CGEE faculty from Mexico, Central America, and Southern Africa and will also bring in a variety of guest speakers and unique voices from around the globe using our community connections in those countries. Several courses also fulfill LAF graduation requirements!
Course Still Enrolling for Time 2 (June 28 – August 13):
*Apartheid, Mandela and Post-Apartheid Southern Africa (History 195/387), with instructor Albertina Shifotoka from Namibia
*Citizen Participation within a Globalized Economy (Political Science 310), with instructor Elisa Vanegas from Nicaragua
*In the Aftermath of War: History, Memory and Transitional Justice in Central America (Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies 355/History 355), with instructor Fernanda Soto Joya from Nicaragua
*Queer History in Latin America (Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies 281/481), with instructor Antonio Ortega from Mexico
*Spanish 111, 112, 225 taught by instructors from our partner language school in Mexico
You can register for any of these courses through Records & Registration.
submitted by hansonkk@augsburg.edu
Participants needed for a study investigating the effects of a short exercise session on perceived levels of stress. Estimated time commitment of two 60-minute sessions: session 1 will include completion of intake forms, surveys, and 30-40 min of exercise then session 2 will include completion of surveys and watching a short video. The second session will take place 1-2 weeks after the initial session. Compensation of $20 in Target gift cards will be provided upon completion of the second session. All sessions will be held via Zoom. No previous experience with exercise or access to equipment is needed for participation. To sign-up, please complete the following short google survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczNgGyffxiuivbbeffX-0MLtV_SZ9gyemJ-y47W5eMjM0s8g/viewform?usp=sf_link
Questions can be directed to Kayla (URGO summer researcher) at hansonkk@augsburg.edu.
submitted by greathou@augsburg.edu
HR or Payroll Forms:
Please submit any change forms you may have for your benefits to HR by noon Friday, June 11th to be processed on the June 18th pay date. This includes routine forms for HSA, retirement, direct deposit and tax withholding changes. Email payroll@augsburg.edu if you have questions or need assistance.
Time Sheets
Please submit your timesheet by end of the day Friday, June 11th so your supervisor has time to approve it by the Monday noon deadline.
Secure Link to Human Resources & Payroll
To protect your information, forms containing sensitive data such as bank accounts or social security numbers should not be emailed. For a secure delivery link go to https://augsburg.leapfile.net/ for submission. Please contact hr@augsburg.edu and cc Payroll for questions.
Thank you!
– Your HR & Payroll Team
submitted by stepanek@augsburg.edu
Please submit invoices, expense reports, payment authorization forms, etc. for goods or services received on or before May 31, 2021 by Monday, June 14, 2021. All expenses need to have proper coding and approvals. Please email invoices to accountspayableaugsburg.edu or drop them off at the Business Office, Science Building Suite 148. If you are coming into your office please check for invoices that may have been delivered to your office and forward them to the Business Office.
If you have not received an invoice from a vendor for goods or services received or delivered by May 31, please contact Carole Kampf (kampf@augsburg.edu X1260) by Monday, June 14, 2021.
P-Card Purchase and Reimbursement Expenses
Please submit P-Card statements and receipts for expenses incurred through May 31, 2021 by Monday, June 14, 2021. Email your statement and receipts to purchasecard@augsburg.edu.
Checks and Cash
If you have checks and cash that need to be deposited for Fiscal year 2021, please bring to the Business Office, Science Building Suite 148 by Thursday May 27, 2021. Our office is open Wednesday and Thursdays 8:00am to 3:00pm.
Thank you for your prompt attention and cooperation!
submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu
Apply now to take the fall semester Model United Nations course, POL 368. Members of this class will participate in the American Model United Nations from November 20-23, 2021, held in Chicago, IL.
In this course, you will gain in-depth understanding of the United Nations and international diplomacy through the process of preparation for attending the conference in November. Students research a country and set of issues for the committee on which they will serve.
The fall 2021 Augsburg delegation will be representing the countries of Guatemala, Namibia and Sweden. In addition, a focus of the class will also be the study of indigenous peoples and their connection to theUnited Nations, with emphasis on Canadian First Nations.
The conference provides experiential learning that enables you to develop a better understanding of the inner workings of the UN, and a forum to hone skills in diplomacy, negotiation, critical thinking, compromise, public speaking, writing, and research. This opportunity is a great chance to put your learning into practice!
We will accept applications until September 1, 2021 or until the program fills.
Prerequisite: students must complete thePOL 160 course before Fall 2021, or have relevant equivalent academic experience.
For more information, contact Professor Liz Klages, who will be teaching the course and leading the delegation to Chicago.
submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu
The Center for Global Education and Experience (Study Abroad & Away) is operating remotely and we have appointments available via Zoom. Our staff and peer advisors are here to support you as you plan ahead for the future!
Semester and short-term programs in the US and internationally are available for fall semester and beyond. Short-term courses coming up this fall, as well as spring break/summer 2022 have destinations in the following locations: Chicago, New York City, the Netherlands, South Africa, Cuba, Greece, and Italy.
Our advisors are here to help every Auggie – whether you’re just getting started with Study Abroad & Away, or you already have a program chosen. Schedule an appointment here: https://go.oncehub.com/StudyAbroadAwayAppointments
submitted by hansonkk@augsburg.edu
Participants needed for a study investigating the effects of a short exercise session on perceived levels of stress. Estimated time commitment of two 60-minute sessions: session 1 will include completion of intake forms, surveys, and 30-40 min of exercise then session 2 will include completion of surveys and watching a short video. The second session will take place 1-2 weeks after the initial session. Compensation of $20 in Target gift cards will be provided upon completion of the second session. All sessions will be held via Zoom. No previous experience with exercise or access to equipment is needed for participation. To sign-up, please complete the following short google survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczNgGyffxiuivbbeffX-0MLtV_SZ9gyemJ-y47W5eMjM0s8g/viewform?usp=sf_link
Questions can be directed to Kayla (URGO summer researcher) at hansonkk@augsburg.edu.
submitted by stepanek@augsburg.edu
Please submit invoices, expense reports, payment authorization forms, etc. for goods or services received on or before May 31, 2021 by Monday, June 14, 2021. All expenses need to have proper coding and approvals. Please email invoices to accountspayableaugsburg.edu or drop them off at the Business Office, Science Building Suite 148. If you are coming into your office please check for invoices that may have been delivered to your office and forward them to the Business Office.
If you have not received an invoice from a vendor for goods or services received or delivered by May 31, please contact Carole Kampf (kampf@augsburg.edu X1260) by Monday, June 14, 2021.
P-Card Purchase and Reimbursement Expenses
Please submit P-Card statements and receipts for expenses incurred through May 31, 2021 by Monday, June 14, 2021. Email your statement and receipts to purchasecard@augsburg.edu.
Checks and Cash
If you have checks and cash that need to be deposited for Fiscal year 2021, please bring to the Business Office, Science Building Suite 148 by Thursday May 27, 2021. Our office is open Wednesday and Thursdays 8:00am to 3:00pm.
Thank you for your prompt attention and cooperation!
Posted
submitted by matthias@augsburg.edu
As part of Information Technology’s ongoing effort to protect the security of your files, an additional security measure will be placed into effect on June 7th. Apple computer users accessing network drives from off-campus using the AFP or SMB file protocols will require the added security of our OpenVPN and Duo software.
For more information on using the OpenVPN software, please visit http://go.augsburg.edu/macvpn
For more information on Duo (part of Augsburg’s cybersecurity work), please visit https://inside.augsburg.edu/it/mfa-faq
submitted by clarkk@augsburg.edu
People’s Center is busy continuing the efforts to vaccine our communities. They are looking for volunteers to help with greeting on the following dates:June 14 2 greeters
June 15 1 greeter
June 16 2 greeters
June 17 1 greeter
June 19 2 greeters
Please email Nancy Houlton at Houltonn@peoples-center.org if you are interested!
submitted by cashdar@augsburg.edu
As you can imagine implementing an event like commencement takes a village. I’m looking for Augsburg faculty and staff that would be interested in helping at the June 8 commencement ceremony.
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
U.S. Bank Stadium
4:30 p.m. Graduate Doors Open
5:00 p.m. Guest Doors Open
6:00 p.m. Ceremony Begins
8:30 p.m. Ceremony Concludes
Positions Needed:
Ushers, Greeters & Wayfinding Guides:
Tuesday, June 8; 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (end time approximate)
Team Meeting; 4:00-4:30 p.m.
Greet graduates, faculty, family members, and guests of Commencement at U.S. Bank Stadium, assist families with finding a seating location and/or other facilities, hand out programs, wayfinding assistance, and/or other needs. The position is at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Accessible Seating Ushers, Greeters & Wayfinding Guides:
Tuesday, June 8; 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (end time approximate)
Team Meeting; 4:00-4:30 p.m.
Manage the accessible seating table and seating areas, assist guests with finding a seating location and/or other facilities, hand out programs, wayfinding assistance, and/or other needs. The position is at U.S. Bank Stadium.
If you are able to assist at commencement please email Sarah Cash-Darvell, cashdar@augsburg.edu, by Friday, June 4 with a role preference. Closer to the event additional details will be provided.
Thank you!
submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu
Apply now to take the fall semester Model United Nations course, POL 368. Members of this class will participate in the American Model United Nations from November 20-23, 2021, held in Chicago, IL.
In this course, you will gain in-depth understanding of the United Nations and international diplomacy through the process of preparation for attending the conference in November. Students research a country and set of issues for the committee on which they will serve.
The fall 2021 Augsburg delegation will be representing the countries of Guatemala, Namibia and Sweden. In addition, a focus of the class will also be the study of indigenous peoples and their connection to the United Nations, with emphasis on Canadian First Nations.
The conference provides experiential learning that enables you to develop a better understanding of the inner workings of the UN, and a forum to hone skills in diplomacy, negotiation, critical thinking, compromise, public speaking, writing, and research. This opportunity is a great chance to put your learning into practice!
We will accept applications until September 1, 2021 or until the program fills.
Prerequisite: students must complete thePOL 160 course before Fall 2021, or have relevant equivalent academic experience.
For more information, contact Professor Liz Klages, who will be teaching the course and leading the delegation to Chicago.
submitted by cashdar@augsburg.edu
As you can imagine implementing an event like commencement takes a village. I’m looking for Augsburg faculty and staff that would be interested in helping at the June 8 commencement ceremony.
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
U.S. Bank Stadium
4:30 p.m. Graduate Doors Open
5:00 p.m. Guest Doors Open
6:00 p.m. Ceremony Begins
8:30 p.m. Ceremony Concludes
Positions Needed:
Ushers, Greeters & Wayfinding Guides:
Tuesday, June 8; 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (end time approximate)
Team Meeting; 4:00-4:30 p.m.
Greet graduates, faculty, family members, and guests of Commencement at U.S. Bank Stadium, assist families with finding a seating location and/or other facilities, hand out programs, wayfinding assistance, and/or other needs. The position is at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Accessible Seating Ushers, Greeters & Wayfinding Guides:
Tuesday, June 8; 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (end time approximate)
Team Meeting; 4:00-4:30 p.m.
Manage the accessible seating table and seating areas, assist guests with finding a seating location and/or other facilities, hand out programs, wayfinding assistance, and/or other needs. The position is at U.S. Bank Stadium.
If you are able to assist at commencement please email Sarah Cash-Darvell, cashdar@augsburg.edu, by Friday, June 4 with a role preference. Closer to the event additional details will be provided.
Thank you!
submitted by matthias@augsburg.edu
As part of Information Technology’s ongoing effort to protect the security of your files, an additional security measure will be placed into effect on June 7th. Apple computer users accessing network drives from off-campus using the AFP or SMB file protocols will require the added security of our OpenVPN and Duo software.
For more information on using the OpenVPN software, please visit http://go.augsburg.edu/macvpn
For more information on Duo (part of Augsburg’s cybersecurity work), please visit https://inside.augsburg.edu/it/mfa-faq
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
A-mail publication will be suspended on Monday, May 31 as the university observes the Memorial Day holiday. Publication of A-mail will resume Tuesday, June 1. Send questions or concerns via email to a-mail-corrections@augsburg.edu.
submitted by greathou@augsburg.edu
**Payroll Deadlines change due to Memorial Day holiday: Payroll and HR Closed Monday, May 31**
Routine Benefit or Payroll Forms Deadline: Thursday, May 27 at 12:00 pm
Due to the Memorial Day holiday, please submit any change forms to HR by noon Thursday, May 27. This includes routine HSA, retirement, direct deposit and tax withholding (W-4 form) changes. Email hr@augsburg.edu if you have questions or need help.
Timesheets
If you will not be working over the Memorial Day weekend or on the holiday, please submit your timesheet to your supervisor by 3:00 pm on Friday, May 28.
Secure Link to Human Resources & Payroll
To protect your information, forms containing sensitive data such as banking or social security numbers should not be emailed. For a secure delivery link go to https://augsburg.leapfile.net/ for submission. Please contact hr@augsburg.edu for questions.
Thank you so much!
Your HR & Payroll Team
submitted by gunters@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg University Bookstore will be closed Monday, May 31st for the Memorial Day Holiday.
submitted by matthias@augsburg.edu
As part of Information Technology’s ongoing effort to protect the security of your files, an additional security measure will be placed into effect on June 7th. Apple computer users accessing network drives from off-campus using the AFP or SMB file protocols will require the added security of our OpenVPN and Duo software.
For more information on using the OpenVPN software, please visit http://go.augsburg.edu/macvpn
For more information on Duo (part of Augsburg’s cybersecurity work), please visit https://inside.augsburg.edu/it/mfa-faq
submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu
Apply now to take the fall semester Model United Nations course, POL 368. Members of this class will participate in the American Model United Nations from November 20-23, 2021, held in Chicago, IL.
In this course, you will gain in-depth understanding of the United Nations and international diplomacy through the process of preparation for attending the conference in November. Students research a country and set of issues for the committee on which they will serve.
The fall 2021 Augsburg delegation will be representing the countries of Guatemala, Namibia and Sweden. In addition, a focus of the class will also be the study of indigenous peoples and their connection to the United Nations, with emphasis on Canadian First Nations.
The conference provides experiential learning that enables you to develop a better understanding of the inner workings of the UN, and a forum to hone skills in diplomacy, negotiation, critical thinking, compromise, public speaking, writing, and research. This opportunity is a great chance to put your learning into practice!
We will accept applications until September 1, 2021 or until the program fills.
Prerequisite: students must complete thePOL 160 course before Fall 2021, or have relevant equivalent academic experience.
For more information, contact Professor Liz Klages, who will be teaching the course and leading the delegation to Chicago.
submitted by greathou@augsburg.edu
**Payroll Deadlines change due to Memorial Day holiday: Payroll and HR Closed Monday, May 31**
Routine Benefit or Payroll Forms Deadline: Thursday, May 27 at 12:00 pm
Due to the Memorial Day holiday, please submit any change forms to HR by noon Thursday, May 27. This includes routine HSA, retirement, direct deposit and tax withholding (W-4 form) changes. Email hr@augsburg.edu if you have questions or need help.
Timesheets
If you will not be working over the Memorial Day weekend or on the holiday, please submit your timesheet to your supervisor by 3:00 pm on Friday, May 28.
Secure Link to Human Resources & Payroll
To protect your information, forms containing sensitive data such as banking or social security numbers should not be emailed. For a secure delivery link go to https://augsburg.leapfile.net/ for submission. Please contact hr@augsburg.edu for questions.
Thank you so much!
Your HR & Payroll Team
submitted by greathou@augsburg.edu
**Payroll Deadlines change due to Memorial Day holiday: Payroll and HR Closed Monday, May 31**
Routine Benefit or Payroll Forms Deadline: Thursday, May 27 at 12:00 pm
Due to the Memorial Day holiday, please submit any change forms to HR by noon Thursday, May 27. This includes routine HSA, retirement, direct deposit and tax withholding (W-4 form) changes. Email hr@augsburg.edu if you have questions or need help.
Timesheets
If you will not be working over the Memorial Day weekend or on the holiday, please submit your timesheet to your supervisor by 3:00 pm on Friday, May 28.
Secure Link to Human Resources & Payroll
To protect your information, forms containing sensitive data such as banking or social security numbers should not be emailed. For a secure delivery link go to https://augsburg.leapfile.net/ for submission. Please contact hr@augsburg.edu for questions.
Thank you so much!
Your HR & Payroll Team
submitted by stepanek@augsburg.edu
Invoices, Expense Reports and Payment Authorization Forms
Please submit invoices, expense reports, payment authorization forms, etc. for goods or services received on or before May 31, 2021 by Monday, June 14, 2021. All expenses need to have proper coding and approvals. Please email invoices to accountspayableaugsburg.edu or drop them off at the Business Office, Science Building Suite 148. If you are coming into your office please check for invoices that may have been delivered to your office and forward them to the Business Office.
If you have not received an invoice from a vendor for goods or services received or delivered by May 31, please contact Carole Kampf (kampf@augsburg.edu X1260) by Monday, June 14, 2021.
P-Card Purchase and Reimbursement Expenses
Please submit P-Card statements and receipts for expenses incurred through May 31, 2021 by Monday, June 14, 2021. Email your statement and receipts to purchasecard@augsburg.edu.
Checks and Cash
If you have checks and cash that need to be deposited for Fiscal year 2021, please bring to the Business Office, Science Building Suite 148 by Thursday May 27, 2021. Our office is open Wednesday and Thursdays 8:00am to 3:00pm.
Thank you for your prompt attention and cooperation!
submitted by fettingm@augsburg.edu
If you would like to participate in the upcoming commencement ceremony but cannot afford purchase the regalia, we’re here to help! This assistance is open to all graduating students. Please email Mike Fetting (fettingm@augsburg) in Student Affairs for more information.
submitted by millerd1@augsburg.edu
**Payroll Deadlines change due to Memorial Day holiday: Payroll and HR Closed Monday, May 31**
Routine Benefit or Payroll Forms Deadline: Thursday, May 27 at 12:00 pm
Due to the Memorial Day holiday, please submit any change forms to HR by noon Thursday, May 27. This includes routine HSA, retirement, direct deposit and tax withholding (W-4 form) changes. Email hr@augsburg.edu if you have questions or need help.
Timesheets
If you will not be working over the Memorial Day weekend or on the holiday, please submit your timesheet to your supervisor by 3:00 pm on Friday, May 28.
Secure Link to Human Resources & Payroll
To protect your information, forms containing sensitive data such as banking or social security numbers should not be emailed. For a secure delivery link go to https://augsburg.leapfile.net/ for submission. Please contact hr@augsburg.edu for questions.
Thank you so much!
Your HR & Payroll Team
submitted by cashdar@augsburg.edu
As you can imagine implementing an event like commencement takes a village. I’m looking for Augsburg faculty and staff that would be interested in helping at the June 8 commencement ceremony.
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
U.S. Bank Stadium
4:30 p.m. Graduate Doors Open
5:00 p.m. Guest Doors Open
6:00 p.m. Ceremony Begins
8:30 p.m. Ceremony Concludes
Positions Needed:
Ushers, Greeters & Wayfinding Guides:
Tuesday, June 8; 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (end time approximate)
Team Meeting; 4:00-4:30 p.m.
Greet graduates, faculty, family members, and guests of Commencement at U.S. Bank Stadium, assist families with finding a seating location and/or other facilities, hand out programs, wayfinding assistance, and/or other needs. The position is at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Accessible Seating Ushers, Greeters & Wayfinding Guides:
Tuesday, June 8; 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (end time approximate)
Team Meeting; 4:00-4:30 p.m.
Manage the accessible seating table and seating areas, assist guests with finding a seating location and/or other facilities, hand out programs, wayfinding assistance, and/or other needs. The position is at U.S. Bank Stadium.
If you are able to assist at commencement please email Sarah Cash-Darvell, cashdar@augsburg.edu, by Friday, May 28 with a role preference. Closer to the event additional details will be provided.
Thank you!
submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu
Having trouble paying your student loan debt or need help understanding options? Lutheran Social Services offers assistance to help you through it all. Due to COVID, they are offering phone consultations to help. Whether your are currently enrolled or a new graduate, help is available. See the link below for more information.
https://www.lssmn.org/financialcounseling/financial-wellness-services/student-loan-debt
submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and you can find many resources on the Center for Wellness & Counseling website at http://www.augsburg.edu/cwc Also the link below has some great ideas from the JED Foundation on 10 Ways to Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month. Check it out.
submitted by gunters@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg University Bookstore will have adjusted hours moving forward. Starting 5/24, the bookstore hours will be as follows:
Monday-Friday:
10:00am-3:00pm
Saturday-Sunday:
Closed
Please contact the bookstore via phone or email if you have any questions
Phone-(6132)359-6491
email-sm592@bncollege.com
submitted by tarisl@augsburg.edu
The LEAD (Leaders for Equity, Action & Democracy) Fellows Program focuses on student leadership development through off-campus, community-strengthening work in which they are working to address social issues such as education inequity, food insecurity, housing instability, etc. Students attend regular cohort meetings to reflect together on their work, cultivate critical analysis of the issues they’re working to address, and develop leadership skills.
In addition to being an active member of the leadership cohort, students will have access to paid internships both on and off campus in position that focus on social change work.
submitted by cihlar@augsburg.edu
NEW PAGES has selected SELF, DIVIDED, a memoir by John Medeiros, published by Howling Bird Press this year, for their New & Noteworthy list for May!
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Apply now to take the fall semester Model United Nations course, POL 368. Members of this class will participate in the American ModelUnited Nations from November 20-23, 2021, held in Chicago, IL.
In this course, you will gain in-depth understanding of the United Nations and international diplomacy through the process of preparation for attending the conference in November. Students research a country and set of issues for the committee on which they will serve.
The fall 2021 Augsburg delegation will be representing the countries of Guatemala, Namibia and Sweden. In addition, a focus of the class will also be the study of indigenous peoples and their connection to theUnited Nations, with emphasis on Canadian First Nations.
The conference provides experiential learning that enables you to develop a better understanding of the inner workings of the UN, and a forum to hone skills in diplomacy, negotiation, critical thinking, compromise, public speaking, writing, and research. This opportunity is a great chance to put your learning into practice!
We will accept applications until September 1, 2021 or until the program fills.
Prerequisite: students must complete thePOL 160 course before Fall 2021, or have relevant equivalent academic experience.
For more information, contact Professor Liz Klages, who will be teaching the course and leading the delegation to Chicago.
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The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is happy to announce we have hired two new admission counselors (one first year and one transfer) to join our team! We ask the campus community to help welcome Ramona Tran as our newest Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions (she joins the first year team along with Josh Owens, Nicole Borwege, and Shonna Fulford).
Ramona comes to us from The College of St. Scholastica where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Behavior (’19) and her MBA in Leadership & Change (’21), and served as the Area Coordinator for Residence Life. Her experience in higher education, her energy, and her passion for working with first generation students will make her an asset to our team and to the larger Augsburg community! Ramona’s first day will be Monday, May 17th.
We also welcome Tim Lawson, the newest Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions (joining Katie Asfeld and Paul Kienberger). Tim is a proud two time Augsburg grad, first with his Bachelor’s in 2009 and then with his MBA in 2015. He lives in Minnetonka with his wife, two daughters, and Bernese Mountain dog. Tim says, “I wanted to take this opportunity to express how excited I am to be joining the team and the Augsburg community. I am looking forward to meeting you and learning from you all.” Tim’s first day will be Tuesday, June 1.
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As you can imagine implementing an event like commencement takes a village. I’m looking for Augsburg faculty and staff that would be interested in helping at the June 8 commencement ceremony.
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
U.S. Bank Stadium
4:30 p.m. Graduate Doors Open
5:00 p.m. Guest Doors Open
6:00 p.m. Ceremony Begins
8:30 p.m. Ceremony Concludes
Positions Needed:
Ushers, Greeters & Wayfinding Guides:
Tuesday, June 8; 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (end time approximate)
Team Meeting; 4:00-4:30 p.m.
Greet graduates, faculty, family members, and guests of Commencement at U.S. Bank Stadium, assist families with finding a seating location and/or other facilities, hand out programs, wayfinding assistance, and/or other needs. The position is at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Accessible Seating Ushers, Greeters & Wayfinding Guides:
Tuesday, June 8; 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (end time approximate)
Team Meeting; 4:00-4:30 p.m.
Manage the accessible seating table and seating areas, assist guests with finding a seating location and/or other facilities, hand out programs, wayfinding assistance, and/or other needs. The position is at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Graduate Name Card and Seating Process:
Tuesday, June 8; 3:30pm-6:30 p.m.
Assist graduates with lining up, getting their name cards, and answering questions. The position is at U.S. Bank Stadium. Once the ceremony begins, team members will be able to find a seat in the audience, if desired.
If you are able to assist at commencement please email Sarah Cash-Darvell, cashdar@augsburg.edu, by Friday, May 21 with a role preference. Closer to the event additional details will be provided.
Thank you!
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Graduate with Coverage. Congratulations, graduates!
Are you a recent college grad or will you be graduating soon? Congrats!
Don’t forget to look at your health insurance options so you are covered. If graduating means losing your health insurance, you may qualify for a special enrollment period.
You can stay on a parent’s plan if you are younger than 26, or you can enroll through MNsure on your own.
Free application help is available. Many young adults qualify for low-cost or no-cost options. Health Access MN (https://healthaccess.mn/) is a great free resources to assist you in getting on the state insurance plans. Check out the link below from MNsure.
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNSURE/bulletins/2d8d438
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The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is happy to announce we have hired two new admission counselors (one first year and one transfer) to join our team! We ask the campus community to help welcome Ramona Tran as our newest Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions (she joins the first year team along with Josh Owens, Nicole Borwege, and Shonna Fulford).
Ramona comes to us from The College of St. Scholastica where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Behavior (’19) and her MBA in Leadership & Change (’21), and served as the Area Coordinator for Residence Life. Her experience in higher education, her energy, and her passion for working with first generation students will make her an asset to our team and to the larger Augsburg community! Ramona’s first day will be Monday, May 17th.
We also welcome Tim Lawson, the newest Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions (joining Katie Asfeld and Paul Kienberger). Tim is a proud two time Augsburg grad, first with his Bachelor’s in 2009 and then with his MBA in 2015. He lives in Minnetonka with his wife, two daughters, and Bernese Mountain dog. Tim says, “I wanted to take this opportunity to express how excited I am to be joining the team and the Augsburg community. I am looking forward to meeting you and learning from you all.” Tim’s first day will be Tuesday, June 1.
submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu
Graduate with Coverage
Congratulations, graduates!
Graduating from college this spring? Congrats!
Don’t forget to look at your health insurance options so you are covered. If graduating means losing your health insurance, you may qualify for a special enrollment period.
You can stay on a parent’s plan if you are younger than 26, or you can enroll through MNsure on your own.
Free application help is available. Many young adults qualify for low-cost or no-cost options. Check out the link below.
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzGkXSSSkncQgBWxsnWwxMTWQxNq
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Invoices, Expense Reports and Payment Authorization Forms
Please submit invoices, expense reports, payment authorization forms, etc. for goods or services received on or before May 31, 2021 by Monday, June 14, 2021. All expenses need to have proper coding and approvals. Please email invoices to accountspayableaugsburg.edu or drop them off at the Business Office, Science Building Suite 148. If you are coming into your office please check for invoices that may have been delivered to your office and forward them to the Business Office.
If you have not received an invoice from a vendor for goods or services received or delivered by May 31, please contact Carole Kampf (kampf@augsburg.edu X1260) by Monday, June 14, 2021.
P-Card Purchase and Reimbursement Expenses
Please submit P-Card statements and receipts for expenses incurred through May 31, 2021 by Monday, June 14, 2021. Email your statement and receipts to purchasecard@augsburg.edu.
Checks and Cash
If you have checks and cash that need to be deposited for Fiscal year 2021, please bring to the Business Office, Science Building Suite 148 by Thursday May 27, 2021. Our office is open Wednesday and Thursdays 8:00am to 3:00pm.
Thank you for your prompt attention and cooperation!
submitted by tarisl@augsburg.edu
The LEAD (Leaders for Equity, Action & Democracy) Fellows Program focuses on student leadership development through off-campus, community-strengthening work in which they are working to address social issues such as education inequity, food insecurity, housing instability, etc. Students attend regular cohort meetings to reflect together on their work, cultivate critical analysis of the issues they’re working to address, and develop leadership skills.
In addition to being an active member of the leadership cohort, students will have access to paid internships both on and off campus in position that focus on social change work.
submitted by herpp8@augsburg.edu
The Campus Kitchen Food Lab (HAGFORS 108) will be open this summer (May-August). The limit of individuals available in the Food Lab is 10 people at times (including Campus Kitchen student workers). The hours for Open Cooking Hours are always from 6-8pm biweekly on Wednesdays.
Food Lab Open Cooking Hours:
Campus Kitchen hosts open cooking hours in the Food Lab (Hagfors 108)! Attending Open Hours is a great way to experiment with various recipes and cooking techniques. The Food Lab is stocked with a variety of cooking appliances available for student use. We have some ingredients available to share, and please bring your own as well.
Food Lab Workshops:
The purpose of Food Lab Workshop is to teach the Augsburg community how to cook a variety of dishes and build community through food. Everything from the ingredients (e.g. Oil and Seasonings) to cooking appliances are provided for students attending workshops. If you are interested in hosting a workshop, email campuskitchen@augsburg.edu.
Anyone who is interested in attending a workshop or open cooking hours, please select the dates you are attending. PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE DATES ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE.
For any questions or concerns, email campuskitchen@augsburg.edu.
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Invoices, Expense Reports and Payment Authorization Forms
Please submit invoices, expense reports, payment authorization forms, etc. for goods or services received on or before May 31, 2021 by Monday, June 14, 2021. All expenses need to have proper coding and approvals. Please email invoices to accountspayableaugsburg.edu or drop them off at the Business Office, Science Building Suite 148. If you are coming into your office please check for invoices that may have been delivered to your office and forward them to the Business Office.
If you have not received an invoice from a vendor for goods or services received or delivered by May 31, please contact Carole Kampf (kampf@augsburg.edu X1260) by Monday, June 14, 2021.
P-Card Purchase and Reimbursement Expenses
Please submit P-Card statements and receipts for expenses incurred through May 31, 2021 by Monday, June 14, 2021. Email your statement and receipts to purchasecard@augsburg.edu.
Checks and Cash
If you have checks and cash that need to be deposited for Fiscal year 2021, please bring to the Business Office, Science Building Suite 148 by Thursday May 27, 2021. Our office is open Wednesday and Thursdays 8:00am to 3:00pm.
Thank you for your prompt attention and cooperation!
submitted by fulford@augsburg.edu
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is happy to announce we have hired two new admission counselors (one first year and one transfer) to join our team! We ask the campus community to help welcome Ramona Tran as our newest Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions (she joins the first year team along with Josh Owens, Nicole Borwege, and Shonna Fulford).
Ramona comes to us from The College of St. Scholastica where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Behavior (’19) and her MBA in Leadership & Change (’21), and served as the Area Coordinator for Residence Life. Her experience in higher education, her energy, and her passion for working with first generation students will make her an asset to our team and to the larger Augsburg community! Ramona’s first day will be Monday, May 17th.
We also welcome Tim Lawson, the newest Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions (joining Katie Asfeld and Paul Kienberger). Tim is a proud two time Augsburg grad, first with his Bachelor’s in 2009 and then with his MBA in 2015. He lives in Minnetonka with his wife, two daughters, and Bernese Mountain dog. Tim says, “I wanted to take this opportunity to express how excited I am to be joining the team and the Augsburg community. I am looking forward to meeting you and learning from you all.” Tim’s first day will be Tuesday, June 1.
submitted by fulford@augsburg.edu
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is happy to announce we have hired two new admission counselors (one first year and one transfer) to join our team! We ask the campus community to help welcome Ramona Tran as our newest Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions (she joins the first year team along with Josh Owens, Nicole Borwege, and Shonna Fulford).
Ramona comes to us from The College of St. Scholastica where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Behavior (’19) and her MBA in Leadership & Change (’21), and served as the Area Coordinator for Residence Life. Her experience in higher education, her energy, and her passion for working with first generation students will make her an asset to our team and to the larger Augsburg community! Ramona’s first day will be Monday, May 17th.
We also welcome Tim Lawson, the newest Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions (joining Katie Asfeld and Paul Kienberger). Tim is a proud two time Augsburg grad, first with his Bachelor’s in 2009 and then with his MBA in 2015. He lives in Minnetonka with his wife, two daughters, and Bernese Mountain dog. Tim says, “I wanted to take this opportunity to express how excited I am to be joining the team and the Augsburg community. I am looking forward to meeting you and learning from you all.” Tim’s first day will be Tuesday, June 1.
submitted by tarisl@augsburg.edu
The LEAD (Leaders for Equity, Action & Democracy) Fellows Program focuses on student leadership development through off-campus, community-strengthening work in which they are working to address social issues such as education inequity, food insecurity, housing instability, etc. Students attend regular cohort meetings to reflect together on their work, cultivate critical analysis of the issues they’re working to address, and develop leadership skills.
In addition to being an active member of the leadership cohort, students will have access to paid internships both on and off campus in position that focus on social change work.
submitted by stepanek@augsburg.edu
Invoices, Expense Reports and Payment Authorization Forms
Please submit invoices, expense reports, payment authorization forms, etc. for goods or services received on or before May 31, 2021 by Monday, June 14, 2021. All expenses need to have proper coding and approvals. Please email invoices to accountspayableaugsburg.edu or drop them off at the Business Office, Science Building Suite 148. If you are coming into your office please check for invoices that may have been delivered to your office and forward them to the Business Office.
If you have not received an invoice from a vendor for goods or services received or delivered by May 31, please contact Carole Kampf (kampf@augsburg.edu X1260) by Monday, June 14, 2021.
P-Card Purchase and Reimbursement Expenses
Please submit P-Card statements and receipts for expenses incurred through May 31, 2021 by Monday, June 14, 2021. Email your statement and receipts to purchasecard@augsburg.edu.
Checks and Cash
If you have checks and cash that need to be deposited for Fiscal year 2021, please bring to the Business Office, Science Building Suite 148 by Thursday May 27, 2021. Our office is open Wednesday and Thursdays 8:00am to 3:00pm.
Thank you for your prompt attention and cooperation!
submitted by gunters@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg University Bookstore hours will be as follows for the week of 5/17-5/21
Monday-Friday:
9:00am-4:00pm
Closed Saturday & Sunday
If you have any questions please reach out to us by phone at (612)359-6491, by email at sm592@bncollege.com, or visit us on the bookstore website at Augsburg.bncollege.com.
submitted by cswanson@augsburg.edu
HR or Payroll Forms:
Please submit any change forms you may have for your benefits to HR by noon TODAY to be processed on the May 21 pay date. This includes routine forms for HSA, retirement, direct deposit and tax withholding changes. Email payroll@augsburg.edu if you have questions or need help.
Student Timesheets:
Student employees should enter hours in their new summer position code only. If you need help finding it, please connect with studentemoyment@augsburg.edu, or payroll@augsburg.edu.
Please submit your timesheet at the end of the week so your supervisor has time to approve it by the Monday noon deadline.
Secure Link to Human Resources & Payroll:
To protect your information, forms containing sensitive data such as bank accounts or social security numbers should not be emailed. For a secure delivery link go to https://augsburg.leapfile.net/ for submission. Please contact hr@augsburg.edu for questions.
Thank you so much! -Your HR & Payroll Team
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This month Nick Huseby joined the integrated Augsburg University/Luther Seminary marketing team. In his role as web manager and front-end developer, Nick leads web development, design, and content for Augsburg’s WordPress-based sites. Nick will work with content managers to ensure websites are accurate, follow accessibility and usability best practices, and adhere to brand standards. Nick holds a bachelor’s degree from Concordia College and a master’s degree from Luther Seminary. He was most recently employed at a startup based in the Washington, D.C. area. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Nick.
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Attend the 2021 Leadership Summit May 19 — there is no registration fee
The Leadership Summit is back! Join us for the 2021 Augsburg/Midway Chamber of Commerce Leadership Summit – live/zoom format.
The noon keynote speaker for this year’s summit will be President Paul Pribbenow “New Protocols: Life and Work Together after a Pandemic” His presentation will be preceded by an 11am session led by MAL alum Carole Burton on “Equity, Blind Spots, and Perfectionism: The Why’s, How’s, and impact on ROTI”
Augsburg faculty, staff, and graduate students will be able to attend this year’s summit free, but pre-registration is required. If interested, please contact Alan Tuchtenhagen at tuchten@augsburg.edu by Friday May 14. You may attend one or both sessions.
More information on the Leadership Summit
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The LEAD (Leaders for Equity, Action & Democracy) Fellows Program focuses on student leadership development through off-campus, community-strengthening work in which they are working to address social issues such as education inequity, food insecurity, housing instability, etc. Students attend regular cohort meetings to reflect together on their work, cultivate critical analysis of the issues they’re working to address, and develop leadership skills.
In addition to being an active member of the leadership cohort, students will have access to paid internships both on and off campus in position that focus on social change work.
submitted by madden@augsburg.edu
Ballots are due by May 28 and members should have gotten their individual link to the ballot to vote directly from NASW.
Our two candidates for Region IX director on NASW’s national board/
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Campus Cupboard still offers free grocery deliveries on and off campus for students during the summer! If you live on campus or can pick up your food on campus, fill out this linked form whenever you need groceries. If you live off campus and would like food delivered to you, email campuskitchen@augsburg.edu to get on our weekly delivery route!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfX9-yo3X9PxW5WEpUyqS8JPT8gRmNpsK6T1RPiRIfH47A98g/viewform
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TODAY at 9 am: Online Resources for Student Mental Health and Wellness Facilitated by Melissa Hensley
Spending time online can be anxiety provoking for students, but it can also be a potent source of help and guidance. There are many good online resources to help with anxiety, depression, and other signs of mental health problems. Online communities for people coping with mental health conditions also exist. This workshop will introduce participants to some useful online resources for students dealing with mental health conditions and the people who support them.
If you need any disability-related accommodation to fully participate in this event, please contact University Events at events@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1104. Please allow for sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
3 Days in May Schedule/Zoom Information (can only be viewed with an Augsburg login)
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The LEAD (Leaders for Equity, Action & Democracy) Fellows Program focuses on student leadership development through off-campus, community-strengthening work in which they are working to address social issues such as education inequity, food insecurity, housing instability, etc. Students attend regular cohort meetings to reflect together on their work, cultivate critical analysis of the issues they’re working to address, and develop leadership skills.
In addition to being an active member of the leadership cohort, students will have access to paid internships both on and off campus in position that focus on social change work.
submitted by mayper@augsburg.edu
The AugSTEM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Funded by the National Science Foundation, AugSTEM Scholars receive scholarships of up to $10,000 per student per year. Scholars also become a part of the STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for summer research, faculty mentoring, and career development.
Eligibility:
– Enrolled at least half-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
– Within 5 semesters of graduating with a STEM degree as of Fall 2021 (graduating by December ‘23)
– Major GPA of 2.75 or higher (scholars will be expected to raise their GPA to 3.0 during program participation)
– U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
– Demonstrated financial need as determined by financial aid status (Pell or MN State grant eligible or equivalent)
Application deadline: Wednesday, May 19 at 11:59pm
Faculty reference deadline: Friday, May 28 (applicants should get permission from one faculty member to serve as their reference and name them in their application)
Students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply as well as students who began at Augsburg.
For more information, go to: http://www.augsburg.edu/stem/augstem.
Questions? Contact: stem@augsburg.edu.
Funding is provided through the National Science Foundation(NSF) S-STEM program which provides support for high-achieving STEM students with financial need. The collaborative award NSF#2030638: Partner Relationships to Increase STEM Momentum (PRISM) provides S-STEM scholarships to students at Augsburg University, Century College, Minneapolis College, and Normandale Community College.
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The AugSTEM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Funded by the National Science Foundation, AugSTEM Scholars receive scholarships of up to $10,000 per student per year. Scholars also become a part of the STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for summer research, faculty mentoring, and career development.
Eligibility:
– Enrolled at least half-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
– Within 5 semesters of graduating with a STEM degree as of Fall 2021 (graduating by December ‘23)
– Major GPA of 2.75 or higher (scholars will be expected to raise their GPA to 3.0 during program participation)
– U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
– Demonstrated financial need as determined by financial aid status (Pell or MN State grant eligible or equivalent)
Application deadline: Wednesday, May 19 at 11:59pm
Faculty reference deadline: Friday, May 28 (applicants should get permission from one faculty member to serve as their reference and name them in their application)
Students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply as well as students who began at Augsburg.
For more information, go to: http://www.augsburg.edu/stem/augstem.
Questions? Contact: stem@augsburg.edu.
Funding is provided through the National Science Foundation(NSF) S-STEM program which provides support for high-achieving STEM students with financial need. The collaborative award NSF#2030638: Partner Relationships to Increase STEM Momentum (PRISM) provides S-STEM scholarships to students at Augsburg University, Century College, Minneapolis College, and Normandale Community College.
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2021 Leadership Summit May 19
The Leadership Summit is back! Join us for the 2021 Augsburg/Midway Chamber of Commerce Leadership Summit – live/zoom format.
The noon keynote speaker for this year’s summit will be President Paul Pribbenow “New Protocols: Life and Work Together after a Pandemic” His presentation will be preceded by an 11am session led by MAL alum Carole Burton on “Equity, Blind Spots, and Perfectionism: The Why’s, How’s, and impact on ROTI”
Augsburg faculty, staff, and graduate students will be able to attend this year’s summit free, but pre-registration is required. If interested, please contact Alan Tuchtenhagen at tuchten@augsburg.edu by Friday May 14. You may attend one or both sessions.
submitted by tarisl@augsburg.edu
The LEAD (Leaders for Equity, Action & Democracy) Fellows Program focuses on student leadership development through off-campus, community-strengthening work in which they are working to address social issues such as education inequity, food insecurity, housing instability, etc. Students attend regular cohort meetings to reflect together on their work, cultivate critical analysis of the issues they’re working to address, and develop leadership skills.
In addition to being an active member of the leadership cohort, students will have access to paid internships both on and off campus in position that focus on social change work.
submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu
Augsburg CGEE has extended the deadline to June 15th for our Fall Semester programs in Mexico, Namibia and Central America, and to June 30th for the USA Program on the Mississippi River. You can use your financial aid, plus a $1500 Travel grant for the international programs.
These programs emphasize social justice, community engagement, and boast an active, hands-on learning style. Small group sizes are expected this fall, allowing you more personal attention from our instructors. If this sounds like an environment you could thrive in, check out each program in the link included!
Complete several graduation requirements including your Augsburg Experience requirement (all off campus programs satisfy this requirement). Additional general education requirements are available on each program, such as Humanities credits, Search for Meaning II, Behavioral and Social Sciences, Modern Language 1 & 2, Fine Arts, and even your Wellness requirement! Check each program page to see which requirements are satisfied at each location.
Students interested in studying off campus this fall can talk with the study abroad & away office to find the right fit for you. Make an appointment with our advisor at: https://go.oncehub.com/AndreaDvorak
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Invoices, Expense Reports and Payment Authorization Forms
Please submit invoices, expense reports, payment authorization forms, etc. for goods or services received on or before May 31, 2021 by Monday, June 14, 2021. All expenses need to have proper coding and approvals. Please email invoices to accountspayableaugsburg.edu or drop them off at the Business Office, Science Building Suite 148. If you are coming into your office please check for invoices that may have been delivered to your office and forward them to the Business Office.
If you have not received an invoice from a vendor for goods or services received or delivered by May 31, please contact Carole Kampf (kampf@augsburg.edu X1260) by Monday, June 14, 2021.
P-Card Purchase and Reimbursement Expenses
Please submit P-Card statements and receipts for expenses incurred through May 31, 2021 by Monday, June 14, 2021. Email your statement and receipts to purchasecard@augsburg.edu.
Checks and Cash
If you have checks and cash that need to be deposited for Fiscal year 2021, please bring to the Business Office, Science Building Suite 148 by Thursday May 27, 2021. Our office is open Wednesday and Thursdays 8:00am to 3:00pm.
Thank you for your prompt attention and cooperation!
submitted by tuchten@augsburg.edu
2021 Leadership Summit May 19
The Leadership Summit is back! Join us for the 2021 Augsburg/Midway Chamber of Commerce Leadership Summit – live/zoom format.
The noon keynote speaker for this year’s summit will be President Paul Pribbenow “New Protocols: Life and Work Together after a Pandemic” His presentation will be preceded by an 11am session led by MAL alum Carole Burton on “Equity, Blind Spots, and Perfectionism: The Why’s, How’s, and impact on ROTI”
Augsburg faculty, staff, and graduate students will be able to attend this year’s summit free, but pre-registration is required. If interested, please contact Alan Tuchtenhagen at tuchten@augsburg.edu by Friday May 14. You may attend one or both sessions.
submitted by hermansb@augsburg.edu
Curt Rice graduated from Augsburg in 1984, and has since then dedicated his life to education. Curt and his wife, Tove Dahl (also an Augsburg alum and Dean of Skogfjorden, Concordia Language Village) have lived in Norway for decades, served in many higher education institutions, including OsloMet and the University of Tromsø. Curt is ending his time at OsloMet to serve as the new rector of Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU).
Augsburg’s Norway Hub and the ISSS office always look to create new and maintain established partnerships with Norwegian institutions. We hope to add NMBU to our list of partners in the years to come.
For now, we would like to congratulate Curt on his new appointment! The media release is linked below.
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Staff Appreciation Awards: Congratulations to our Outstanding Newcomer of the Year Kate Gray, Strommen Center and to our Five Outstanding Staff of the Year recipients: Beth Carlson, CWC; Pastor Babette Chatman, Campus Ministry; Mike Fetting, Student Affairs; Jack Hein, Admissions; and Denielle Stepka, Marketing and Communications.
Congratulations to Michael Grewe, the outstanding Staff Advisor to a Student Organization and to the Covid-19 response team and the IT team for outstanding department and group awards.
We’d also like to acknowledge the Length of Service awards: 40 years – Nancy Guilbeault; 35 years – Kathy Kuross; 30 years – Bruce Bengry, Margaret Anderson, Diane Syler; 25 years – Drew Privette; 20 years – Cory Snyder, Dixie Schafer, Scott Krajewski, Thomas Kelsey; 15 years – Woinshet Abebe, Keith Batemen, Christopher Brown, Amanda Burgess, Aynalem Dayo, Andrea Dvorak, Aaron Griess, Greg Holker, Melissa Lee, Karen Mulhausen, Bekele Sankiko, Matthew Schornstein, Jerusalem Tesfaye; 10 years – Margo Abramson, Michelle McAteer, Franz Santander, Jenny Wheatley; 5 years – Christine Berkenpas, Sarah Cash-Darvell, Michael Fetting, Fardosa Hassan, Mary Hollerich, Stephen Jendraszak, George Lee, Maren Stoddard Mack, Dawn Miller, Lisa Raetz, Theodore Riverso, Jacob Swede. .
We are also pleased to announce the 2021-2022 staff senate members. Thank you to those members who finished their terms this year: Co-chairs Nancy Huynh and Tessa Wegenke, and members Ilsa Rolf and Stewart Van Cleve, and welcome to our new members Joel Enrique Blas, Christopher Bogen, Kate Gray and Marcus Jenkins.
2021-22 Members
Joel Enriquez Blas, Registrar’s Office
Christopher Bogen, Institutional Advancement
Janice Dames, Campus Ministry – Co-chair
Deanna Davis, Professional Studies – Co-chair
Kate Gray, Strommen Center
Marcus Jenkins, Residence Life
Jackie Voigt, Athletics
Uriah Ward, Student Financial Services
submitted by grayk2@augsburg.edu
The Strommen Center for Meaningful Work is in operation all summer and is pleased to offer virtual appointments. Extensive online resources are available on our Strommen Community Moodle Site. https://moodle.augsburg.edu/community/course/view.php?id=425
Students are encouraged to visit Handshake to make virtual appointments and register for virtual events.
Click here to schedule a virtual appointment with a career coach in Handshake.
submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu
Thank you is not adequate to express my heartfelt gratitude to so many of you who joined my virtual retirement gathering last week and have sent emails of congratulations. After 20 years of service to Augsburg, I am off to start a new journey of retirement with my husband, do some travelling, spend more time at our lake cabin and provide some daycare to our two grandchildren including the birth of a new granddaughter.
Augsburg has been a wonderful home for me during the past 20 years in my work at the Center for Wellness and Counseling. I have always been a passionate advocate for students and it’s students who energized me most everyday I came to campus. We have an incredible student body here at Augsburg and the mission of the University is to be commended.
My appreciation and thanks especially to my colleagues at CWC and my supervisor, Nancy Guilbeault and to so many of you I have truly been privileged to meet and work with over these many years. I am grateful for having had the opportunity to serve students and to be a colleague to so many incredibly talented people.
I will be on campus through Friday 5/28 so feel free to email me or call 612-330-1707. Thank you again. It’s been an awesome career. Thanks again.
submitted by mayper@augsburg.edu
The AugSTEM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Funded by the National Science Foundation, AugSTEM Scholars receive scholarships of up to $10,000 per student per year. Scholars also become a part of the STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for summer research, faculty mentoring, and career development.
Eligibility:
– Enrolled at least half-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
– Within 5 semesters of graduating with a STEM degree as of Fall 2021 (graduating by December ‘23)
– Major GPA of 2.75 or higher (scholars will be expected to raise their GPA to 3.0 during program participation)
– U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
– Demonstrated financial need as determined by financial aid status (Pell or MN State grant eligible or equivalent)
Application deadline: Wednesday, May 19 at 11:59pm
Faculty reference deadline: Friday, May 28 (applicants should get permission from one faculty member to serve as their reference and name them in their application)
Students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply as well as students who began at Augsburg.
For more information, go to: http://www.augsburg.edu/stem/augstem.
Questions? Contact: stem@augsburg.edu.
Funding is provided through the National Science Foundation(NSF) S-STEM program which provides support for high-achieving STEM students with financial need. The collaborative award NSF#2030638: Partner Relationships to Increase STEM Momentum (PRISM) provides S-STEM scholarships to students at Augsburg University, Century College, Minneapolis College, and Normandale Community College.
submitted by suter@augsburg.edu
As the end of the academic year has arrived please make sure to check your campus mailbox. This includes checking it for any mail, returning your lock and filing out the digital survey for what you would like us to do with your mail after this semester.
Two weeks after the spring semester ends (May 16 2021) we will be closing all student campus boxes unless otherwise notified. Before the fall semester starts we will reassign campus boxes to all residential students. Commuter students can then request to have a campus box if they would like one.
If you would like your mail forwarded or would like to keep your mailbox open for the summer, please either fill out this survey ( https://forms.gle/7VW5CUfDmkzoHVTL6 ) or send us an email (mailship@augsburg.edu) with any relevant information. There is also an option to be keep your current campus box number for the next semester if you will be returning in the fall. If you do not fill out the survey, we will close your campus box and return to sender any mail in the box.
We are only able to forward 1st Class USPS mail and packages. Other packages (UPS, FedEx, Amazon, etc.), magazines, non-profit mail and standard mail will be returned to sender or recycled. We can also only forward to US addresses. The forwarding period for the Augsburg Mailroom is two months from when the request is submitted (July 16 2021). Afterward any additional mail we receive will be returned to sender.
We request that you contact the people/business sending you mail and update your address with them. Enrolling in online/electronic bills or statements can also be a smart option, it is environmentally friendly, secure and will often save you time (and sometimes money). Asking us to forward your mail does not change your mailing address with the USPS or the University, just the Mailroom.
submitted by mayper@augsburg.edu
The AugSTEM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Funded by the National Science Foundation, AugSTEM Scholars receive scholarships of up to $10,000 per student per year. Scholars also become a part of the STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for summer research, faculty mentoring, and career development.
Eligibility:
– Enrolled at least half-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
– Within 5 semesters of graduating with a STEM degree as of Fall 2021 (graduating by December ‘23)
– Major GPA of 2.75 or higher (scholars will be expected to raise their GPA to 3.0 during program participation)
– U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
– Demonstrated financial need as determined by financial aid status (Pell or MN State grant eligible or equivalent)
Application deadline: Wednesday, May 19 at 11:59pm
Faculty reference deadline: Friday, May 28 (applicants should get permission from one faculty member to serve as their reference and name them in their application)
Students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply as well as students who began at Augsburg.
For more information, go to: http://www.augsburg.edu/stem/augstem.
Questions? Contact: stem@augsburg.edu.
Funding is provided through the National Science Foundation(NSF) S-STEM program which provides support for high-achieving STEM students with financial need. The collaborative award NSF#2030638: Partner Relationships to Increase STEM Momentum (PRISM) provides S-STEM scholarships to students at Augsburg University, Century College, Minneapolis College, and Normandale Community College.
submitted by dusek@augsburg.edu
The CLASS Office is hiring 3-4 student employees for the fall 2021 semester. If you are interested in applying, please visit Handshake to view the job description and to submit an application for the CLASS Office/Groves Lab Access Assistant position.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
CLASS Staff
class@augsburg.edu
submitted by swansonl@augsburg.edu
This week Nick Huseby joined the integrated Augsburg University/Luther Seminary marketing team. In his role as web manager and front-end developer, Nick leads web development, design, and content for Augsburg’s WordPress-based sites. Nick will work with content managers to ensure websites are accurate, follow accessibility and usability best practices, and adhere to brand standards.
Nick holds a bachelor’s degree from Concordia College and a master’s degree from Luther Seminary. He was most recently employed at a startup based in the Washington, D.C. area. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Nick.
submitted by enriquej@augsburg.edu
Are you a problem solver who enjoys details? Do you value organization? Consider joining our team!
The Student Assistant position in the Registrar’s Office is a customer service-driven and detail-oriented administrative position with a friendly team in an office setting. The Registrar’s Office is housed within the Academic Affairs Division. We provide services in the areas of document imaging, records retention, transfer evaluation, registration, graduation, term/curriculum records, class scheduling, grade recording, and veteran benefit certification. Our mission is to ensure the integrity of recorded data while providing timely service and communicating information regarding policies and procedures to the Augsburg University community. Consider joining our team and gaining meaningful experience that can be applied to many career fields.
http://augsburg.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=130651
submitted by mayper@augsburg.edu
The AugSTEM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Funded by the National Science Foundation, AugSTEM Scholars receive scholarships of up to $10,000 per student per year. Scholars also become a part of the STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for summer research, faculty mentoring, and career development.
Eligibility:
– Enrolled at least half-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
– Within 5 semesters of graduating with a STEM degree as of Fall 2021 (graduating by December ‘23)
– Major GPA of 2.75 or higher (scholars will be expected to raise their GPA to 3.0 during program participation)
– U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
– Demonstrated financial need as determined by financial aid status (Pell or MN State grant eligible or equivalent)
Application deadline: Wednesday, May 19 at 11:59pm
Faculty reference deadline: Friday, May 28 (applicants should get permission from one faculty member to serve as their reference and name them in their application)
Students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply as well as students who began at Augsburg.
For more information, go to: http://www.augsburg.edu/stem/augstem.
Questions? Contact: stem@augsburg.edu.
Funding is provided through the National Science Foundation(NSF) S-STEM program which provides support for high-achieving STEM students with financial need. The collaborative award NSF#2030638: Partner Relationships to Increase STEM Momentum (PRISM) provides S-STEM scholarships to students at Augsburg University, Century College, Minneapolis College, and Normandale Community College.
submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu
Augsburg CGEE has extended the deadline to June 1st for our Fall Semester programs in Mexico, Namibia and Central America, and to June 30th for the USA Program on the Mississippi River. You can use your financial aid, plus a $1500 Travel grant for the international programs.
These programs emphasize social justice, community engagement, and boast an active, hands-on learning style. Small group sizes are expected this fall, allowing you more personal attention from our instructors. If this sounds like an environment you could thrive in, check out each program in the link included!
Complete several graduation requirements including your Augsburg Experience requirement (all off campus programs satisfy this requirement). Additional general education requirements are available on each program, such as Humanities credits, Search for Meaning II, Behavioral and Social Sciences, Modern Language 1 & 2, Fine Arts, and even your Wellness requirement! Check each program page to see which requirements are satisfied at each location.
Students interested in studying off campus this fall can talk with the study abroad & away office to find the right fit for you. Make an appointment with our advisor at: https://go.oncehub.com/AndreaDvorak
submitted by mayper@augsburg.edu
The AugSTEM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Funded by the National Science Foundation, AugSTEM Scholars receive scholarships of up to $10,000 per student per year. Scholars also become a part of the STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for summer research, faculty mentoring, and career development.
Eligibility:
– Enrolled at least half-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
– Within 5 semesters of graduating with a STEM degree as of Fall 2021 (graduating by December ‘23)
– Major GPA of 2.75 or higher (scholars will be expected to raise their GPA to 3.0 during program participation)
– U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
– Demonstrated financial need as determined by financial aid status (Pell or MN State grant eligible or equivalent)
Application deadline: Wednesday, May 19 at 11:59pm
Faculty reference deadline: Friday, May 28 (applicants should get permission from one faculty member to serve as their reference and name them in their application)
Students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply as well as students who began at Augsburg.
For more information, go to: http://www.augsburg.edu/stem/augstem.
Questions? Contact: stem@augsburg.edu.
Funding is provided through the National Science Foundation(NSF) S-STEM program which provides support for high-achieving STEM students with financial need. The collaborative award NSF#2030638: Partner Relationships to Increase STEM Momentum (PRISM) provides S-STEM scholarships to students at Augsburg University, Century College, Minneapolis College, and Normandale Community College.
submitted by enriquej@augsburg.edu
Are you a problem solver who enjoys details? Do you value organization? Consider joining our team!
The Student Assistant position in the Registrar’s Office is a customer service-driven and detail-oriented administrative position with a friendly team in an office setting. The Registrar’s Office is housed within the Academic Affairs Division. We provide services in the areas of document imaging, records retention, transfer evaluation, registration, graduation, term/curriculum records, class scheduling, grade recording, and veteran benefit certification. Our mission is to ensure the integrity of recorded data while providing timely service and communicating information regarding policies and procedures to the Augsburg University community. Consider joining our team and gaining meaningful experience that can be applied to many career fields.
Position available on handshake
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
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.
Our Spanish Debate League is designed to affirm & empower Spanish-speaking students. The program is held entirely in Spanish.
Spanish Debate League is being held 100% virtually this year in response to COVID-19. This year’s topic is the impact of social media on society. We need volunteer judges! Can you help?
All rounds and judging will be entirely in Spanish. Judges watch debate rounds and then evaluate teams on argumentation, logic, and public speaking skills. Judges must be fluent in Spanish, but no prior judging experience is necessary to volunteer; judges receive a short training and all necessary materials prior to the start of tournaments.
If you’re interested, please sign up below. Email mnudl@augsburg.edu with any additional questions.
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
The Minnesota Debate and Advocacy Workshop (MDAW) for middle and high school students is open for registration!
MDAW is a collaborative effort between The Minnesota Urban Debate League (a program of Augsburg University) and The University of Minnesota Debate Team. Our goal is to increase access to speech & debate for schools, coaches, and students entering 5th – 12th grade providing a high quality, virtual summer camp experience to students in the Twin Cities Metro, the Upper Midwest region, and across the US!
Scholarships, discounts, and payment plans are available.
2021 Virtual Speech & Debate Camp Offerings
Middle School (all online)
– Middle School Policy Debate Camp
– Middle School Speech Camp
– Middle School Congressional Debate Camp
For more details, costs, and registration visit: augsburg.edu/urbandebateleague/mdaw/ms
High School (all online)
– Congressional Debate Camp (1 session)
– Policy Debate Camp (3 sessions)
– Extended – for intermediate and advanced students
– Core – for beginning and intermediate (advanced students may attend as camp leaders)
– Core and Extended – for intermediate and advanced students
For more details, cost and registration visit: augsburg.edu/urbandebateleague/mdaw/hs
Sign up today! Please direct any questions to mnudl@augsburg.edu.
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to middle and high school students.
Our East African Debate League affirms & celebrates East African identity while teaching students fundamental debate skills. This year’s debate topic is about the pros and cons of POC representation on the police force.
Are you interested in supporting students’ personal and academic growth? Sign up to judge! No experience is required. Debates are held in English. We provide training before every tournament.
Tournaments are held 100% virtually.
Please sign up for upcoming judge shifts below. Please direct questions to mnudl@augsburg.edu. We hope to see you there!
submitted by bogen@augsburg.edu
We have one final opportunity to communicate with Gov. Tim Walz and key state legislators about the importance of helping Augsburg students by increasing funding for the State Grant program. These need-based grants impact 48% of Augsburg undergraduate students.
The current legislative session is coming to a close, and now is a critical time to ask Minnesotan policymakers to invest in college students and increase the size of the State Grant. In February, your support helped send over 1,500 messages to Gov. Walz and elected officials.
You can advocate for the State Grant program by utilizing the Minnesota Private College Council’s advocacy system, Advocates for Minnesota Student Aid, by clicking the link below. The link allows you to easily contact Gov. Walz and your elected state officials with a message supporting the State Grant program.
submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
Campus Cupboard still offers free grocery deliveries on and off campus for students during the summer! If you live on campus or can pick up your food on campus, fill out this linked form whenever you need groceries. If you live off campus and would like food delivered to you, email campuskitchen@augsburg.edu to get on our weekly delivery route!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfX9-yo3X9PxW5WEpUyqS8JPT8gRmNpsK6T1RPiRIfH47A98g/viewform
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
To honor the Augsburg Class of 2021 and mark the completion of their studies, Campus Ministry would like to offer two online services that would usually have been held on campus. The entire Augsburg community is invited to participate in these services.
The first is our Baccalaureate Service https://youtu.be/xAJYkbpYj3M, which is a festive service of music and word held for the graduating class, friends, and family members celebrating the completion of your studies at Augsburg and offering our blessings to you as you go out into the world. This is a Christian worship service, open to all. The online service this year is filled with joy and thanksgiving. Pastor Justin Lind-Ayres offers a blessing sermon for the class and the service features music performed by University Organist Mark Sedio, the Global Harmony choir, and student singers. A pdf of the bulletin is available online http://web.augsburg.edu/campusministry/Daily_Chapel_Bulletins/2020-21_Bulletins/Baccalaureate_service_2021.pdf. An audio-description version of the service is also available.
You are also invited to watch the Interfaith Community Sending service. https://youtu.be/4Y4tLtk7dl0 Graduating students of all religious and secular identities are invited to watch this interfaith service celebrating your educational journey. This service is a special time of reflection and blessing led by the Interfaith Scholar Cohort of 2020-21.
submitted by wegenke@augsburg.edu
We want to welcome Rebecca (Becky) Dorscheid to the Augsburg team as our new Associate Controller! In addition to her vast responsibilities in this new role, she will also be taking over these administrative duties for P-cards starting Monday, May 10, 2021:
– Account creation/closure
– Password reset
– Monthly spending limit adjustments
– Change in Approver/Reconciler assignments
All P-card related correspondence as well as monthly reconciliation materials (receipts & statements) should be sent to purchasecard@augsburg.edu.
submitted by suter@augsburg.edu
With the end of the semester, the Augsburg Copy Center will be changing to our summer hours effective Monday, May 3.
The Copy Center will be open Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
If you need assistance outside of these hours please let us know and we will work out how best to assist you.
Mail Room and Shipping/Receiving hours will remain unchanged.
Thank You,
Central Services Staff
Jeni, Cody, Billy & Mike
submitted by suter@augsburg.edu
As the end of the academic year has arrived please make sure to check your campus mailbox. This includes checking it for any mail, returning your lock and filing out the digital survey for what you would like us to do with your mail after this semester.
Two weeks after the spring semester ends (May 16 2021) we will be closing all student campus boxes unless otherwise notified. Before the fall semester starts we will reassign campus boxes to all residential students. Commuter students can then request to have a campus box if they would like one.
If you would like your mail forwarded or would like to keep your mailbox open for the summer, please either fill out this survey ( https://forms.gle/7VW5CUfDmkzoHVTL6 ) or send us an email (mailship@augsburg.edu) with any relevant information. There is also an option to be keep your current campus box number for the next semester if you will be returning in the fall. If you do not fill out the survey, we will close your campus box and return to sender any mail in the box.
We are only able to forward 1st Class USPS mail and packages. Other packages (UPS, FedEx, Amazon, etc.), magazines, non-profit mail and standard mail will be returned to sender or recycled. We can also only forward to US addresses. The forwarding period for the Augsburg Mailroom is two months from when the request is submitted (July 16 2021). Afterward any additional mail we receive will be returned to sender.
We request that you contact the people/business sending you mail and update your address with them. Enrolling in online/electronic bills or statements can also be a smart option, it is environmentally friendly, secure and will often save you time (and sometimes money). Asking us to forward your mail does not change your mailing address with the USPS or the University, just the Mailroom.
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
The Minnesota Debate and Advocacy Workshop (MDAW) for middle and high school students is open for registration!
MDAW is a collaborative effort between The Minnesota Urban Debate League (a program of Augsburg University) and The University of Minnesota Debate Team. Our goal is to increase access to speech & debate for schools, coaches, and students entering 5th – 12th grade providing a high quality, virtual summer camp experience to students in the Twin Cities Metro, the Upper Midwest region, and across the US!
Scholarships, discounts, and payment plans are available.
2021 Virtual Speech & Debate Camp Offerings
Middle School (all online)
– Middle School Policy Debate Camp
– Middle School Speech Camp
– Middle School Congressional Debate Camp
For more details, costs, and registration visit: augsburg.edu/urbandebateleague/mdaw/ms
High School (all online)
– Congressional Debate Camp (1 session)
– Policy Debate Camp (3 sessions)
– Extended – for intermediate and advanced students
– Core – for beginning and intermediate (advanced students may attend as camp leaders)
– Core and Extended – for intermediate and advanced students
For more details, cost and registration visit: augsburg.edu/urbandebateleague/mdaw/hs
Sign up today! Please direct any questions to mnudl@augsburg.edu.
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to middle and high school students in the Twin Cities.
Our Spanish Debate League is designed to affirm & empower Spanish-speaking students. The program is held entirely in Spanish.
Spanish Debate League is being held 100% virtually this year in response to COVID-19. This year’s topic is the impact of social media on society. We need volunteer judges! Can you help?
All rounds and judging will be entirely in Spanish. Judges watch debate rounds and then evaluate teams on argumentation, logic, and public speaking skills. Judges must be fluent in Spanish, but no prior judging experience is necessary to volunteer; judges receive a short training and all necessary materials prior to the start of tournaments.
If you’re interested, please sign up below. Email mnudl@augsburg.edu with any additional questions.
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to middle and high school students.
Our East African Debate League affirms & celebrates East African identity while teaching students fundamental debate skills. This year’s debate topic is about the pros and cons of POC representation on the police force.
Are you interested in supporting students’ personal and academic growth? Sign up to judge! No experience is required. Debates are held in English. We provide training before every tournament.
Tournaments are held 100% virtually.
Please sign up for upcoming judge shifts below. Please direct questions to mnudl@augsburg.edu. We hope to see you there!
submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
Campus Cupboard still offers free grocery deliveries on and off campus for students during the summer! If you live on campus or can pick up your food on campus, fill out this linked form whenever you need groceries. If you live off campus and would like food delivered to you, email campuskitchen@augsburg.edu to get on our weekly delivery route!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfX9-yo3X9PxW5WEpUyqS8JPT8gRmNpsK6T1RPiRIfH47A98g/viewform
submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu
Apply now to take the fall semester Model United Nations course, POL 368. Members of this class will participate in the American Model United Nations from November 20-23, 2021, held in Chicago, IL.
In this course, you will gain in-depth understanding of the United Nations and international diplomacy through the process of preparation for attending the conference in November. Students research a country and set of issues for the committee on which they will serve.
The fall 2021 Augsburg delegation will be representing the countries of Guatemala, Namibia and Sweden. In addition, a focus of the class will also be the study of indigenous peoples and their connection to the United Nations, with emphasis on Canadian First Nations.
The conference provides experiential learning that enables you to develop a better understanding of the inner workings of the UN, and a forum to hone skills in diplomacy, negotiation, critical thinking, compromise, public speaking, writing, and research. This opportunity is a great chance to put your learning into practice!
Priority Application deadline is May 1, 2021 to apply on the Study Abroad/Away site.
Prerequisite: students must complete the POL 160 course before Fall 2021, or have relevant equivalent academic experience.
For more information, contact Professor Liz Klages, who will be teaching the course and leading the delegation to Chicago.
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”.
