submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
As the start of the academic year approaches, Augsburg is preparing to welcome students, faculty, and staff on campus and virtually. Here are some key dates to be aware of:
Category: General Announcements
Free Food from Campus Kitchen
submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
A friendly reminder that the Campus Cupboard (our campus food shelf, which is part of Augsburg’s Campus Kitchen program), provides free food to any Auggies who want or need it. See webpage for details!
Words For Reflection
submitted by guilbeau@augsburg.edu
WORDS For REFLECTION….
“…the only way to get a thing done is to start to do it, then keep on doing it, and finally you’ll finish it ….” Langston Hughs
The Big Sea, 1940
Nancy Guilbeault
Director, CWC
2020 Holiday Schedule
submitted by cswanson@augsburg.edu
Benefits-eligible staff should observe the paid holiday schedule unless it is determined by their manager that the department needs to remain open to meet the needs of the campus. Being a student-centered institution, it is expected that certain offices and services will need to remain open on some or all of these days. If you have questions about whether you are scheduled to work, please see your supervisor.
Thank you!
Your Human Resources and Payroll Team
Augsburg’s Student Graphic Design Studio Design and Agency Call for Community Clients
submitted by ibarra@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s student graphic design studio Design & Agency announces an open call for community clients.
This fall 2020 the student graphic design studio, Design & Agency (designandagency.com) at Augsburg University will have room to welcome five new non-profit, community, and/or BIPOC-owned organizations for a brand, or event, identity design project. New client application form can be found here: https://forms.gle/5sCwvUuBen8FvVwKA
Project specifications below:
TIMELINE
• Client project submissions due by August 24th
• Five final clients will be selected by August 31st
• 12-week project timeline, commencing the week of September 7th and concluding the week of November 23rd.
PROJECT OPTION OUTLINES
Option A: Brand Identity Design
• Brand logo
• Business card
• Graphic Standards guidelines (up to 10-page document.)
(impulsecreative.com/blog/the-benefits-of-a-graphic-standards-guide)
• Any two of the following elements:
– Letterhead + Envelope
– Social media avatars (up to 5)
– Exterior/interior signage
– Social media header images (up to 3)
– Choice of one piece of merchandise design (tote bag, t-shirt, etc.)
Option B: Event Promotion **
• Event logo
• Promotional poster (digital and print format)
• Graphic Standards guidelines (up to 10-page document.)
(impulsecreative.com/blog/the-benefits-of-a-graphic-standards-guide)
• One of the following additional elements:
– Expanded series of promotional posters (up to 3)
– Event signage
– Choice of one piece of merchandise design (tote bag, t-shirt, etc.)
** Event must take place AFTER November 30th, 2020
BUDGET
• Project budgets are ‘pay what you can’. (wikipedia.org/wiki/Pay_what_you_can)
• Client is responsible for production material costs (printing, fabrication, etc.)
The new client application form: https://forms.gle/5sCwvUuBen8FvVwKA
Add a Global Course to your Fall Schedule
submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu
Looking for a dynamic and engaging online or hybrid course this fall? 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 Augsburg CGEE online or hybrid course this fall!
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. Several courses fulfill LAF graduation requirements. Courses include:
COMMUNICATION, FILM, & NEW MEDIA
COM 329-X: Intercultural Communication (Fulfills Augsburg Experience Requirement)
FLM 295/495: Mexican Cultures through Film
HISTORY
HIS 156: The Crisis in Nicaragua: U.S. Destabilization or a Democratic Movement?
HIS 327: Racism and Resistance in Southern Africa and the U.S.
HIS 355: Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America: The Central American Context
HIS 388: Queer History In Latin America
GENDER, SEXUALITY, AND WOMEN’S STUDIES
WST 355: Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America: The Central American Context
WST 481: Queer History In Latin America
WST 324: Undocumented, Ecofeminist & Queer: Contemporary Latin American Liberation Theologies
POLITICAL SCIENCE
POL 310: Citizen Participation in a Globalized Economy
POL 353: Political and Social Change in Namibia
RELIGION
RLN 344: Undocumented, Ecofeminist & Queer: Contemporary Latin American Liberation Theologies
SPANISH
SPA 218: Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
SPA 411: Advanced Conversation & Composition
Virtual Advising for Study Abroad and Away | Plan Ahead for Next Year
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 for spring break and summer 2021 have destinations in the following locations: Guatemala, New York City, Minnesota Tribal Lands, Cuba, Germany, 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
You can also send us an email: abroad@augsburg.edu, or stop by our website, below.
Dance Club
submitted by patinos@augsburg.edu
Looking to start a dance group here at Augsburg. Any form of dance is welcome. Please email patinos@augsburg.edu if interested in joining. We welcome any type of dance. Looking to create a group and hold regular meetings weekly.
Announcing the New Augsburg/Twin Cities Global Harmony Choir
submitted by boerger@augsburg.edu
Do you love to sing *a cappella* harmony? Do you love to learn about other cultures via musical encounter? Then the Augsburg/Twin Cities Global Harmony Choir is for you!
This year, through a combination of synchronous Zoom instruction and archived digital teaching materials, we will safely prepare a full program of study and performance in community singing traditions from Corsica, Cuba, Iran, Nigeria, the Republic of Georgia, South Africa, Ukraine, and the United States. The magic of the virtual space will enable us to learn directly from culture bearers on both sides of the Atlantic.
Augsburg students can join the ATCGHC at no cost through registration in MUS 392. Anyone else in the Metro area may register for a modest fee. Our cumulative study throughout the regular academic year will culminate in concert presentations in April, whether digitally assembled or – medical science permitting – performed in real space-time.
This year’s Augsburg/Twin Cities Global Harmony Choir will establish the choir as an ongoing musical community, available to all year after year. Though we begin in the virtual space, we are poised to open up and meet face-to-face as soon as singers can safely gather again. Therefore, our invitation to members from the Metro community extends to anyone who considers that our home-base at Augsburg is a driveable commute for joining rehearsals or performances.
Watch our video for detailed information, and share this with anyone you know who might want to use it. We look forward to seeing you, and hearing you, in September – in our virtual, intercontinental, vocal harmony space!
https://www.augsburg.edu/music/ensembles/global-harmony-choir/
Advanced Zooming Lab: Practice Your Zoom Hosting Skills TOMORROW at 11:30 a.m.
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
The E-Learning team will be on hand to practice Advanced Zoom hosting skills (e.g., breakout rooms, polling, reactions and participant responses, multiple devices & log-ons, annotation, and screen-sharing) in small groups in breakout rooms. This will be an excellent opportunity to gain experience with these tools in a low-stakes, collegial environment.
This lab add-on to Tech Tune-ups and Tips will take place from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm. Checkout the workshop “Accessibility & Keys to Beginning Fall Semester Well” from 10 am – 11 am, take a 30 minute break, and then test out your skills during the lab.
*This lab is eligible for a $25 stipend for union adjunct faculty. See https://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/ for information.
Tech Tune-ups and Tips Information (can only be viewed with an Augsburg address)
Top 3 Things Students Need to Know This Week
- The Auggie Guide provides information that identifies actions you need to take for your health and the safety of our community upon your return to Augsburg.
- CampusClear is a free COVID-19 self-screening app for iPhone and Android that everyone in the Augsburg community must complete each day before coming to campus or leaving their residence hall. Download here.
- The George Floyd Initiatives website houses information about community events, volunteer opportunities, and a variety of other resources dedicated to the memory of George Floyd and/or the fight for racial justice.
A-mail Hiatus TOMORROW, 8/21, and 8/28
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
Augsburg staff will have the four Fridays in August as additional paid time off: August 7, 14, 21, and 28. On those Fridays, the publication of A-mail will not go out and will resume the Monday after each Friday.
Anything submitted today will be published on Monday, August 17.
Send questions or concerns via email to a-mail-corrections@augsburg.edu.
COVID-19 Database in Library
submitted by holleric@augsburg.edu
Lindell Library’s HeinOnline database just added a collection of governmental and scholarly articles on the COVID-19 pandemic, titled “COVID-19 in America: Response, Issues, and Law”. With this resource, you can:
Find factual information about how COVID-19 has impacted public health, economics, society, and the world;
Peruse hundreds of Congressional Research Service (CRS) and Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports on the various ways COVID-19 has impacted every aspect of life, from testing issues in the medical field to unemployment and economic impact; and
Discover a curated list of relevant scholarly articles and external links to supplement their research.
These reports provide insight into federal response to the pandemic, discussing not only those issues that are highly prevalent in the media (e.g., vaccine development), but also less publicized topics such as the pandemic’s effect on organ donation and transplantation, support for the homeless, and more.
For more information, contact your liaison librarian or Mary Hollerich, holleric@augsburg.edu or x1603.
Attention RefWorks Users
submitted by holleric@augsburg.edu
If you use the RefWorks citation management software, please be advised that Lindell Library is transitioning its support from RefWorks to free alternatives such as Mendeley or Zotero. If you use RefWorks to manage your bibliographic citations, you should download your data from your RefWorks account no later than Friday, September 11. If you have questions, please feel free to contact your library liaison or Mary Hollerich, holleric@augsburg.edu or x1603.
Raise your Concerns
submitted by ortizrg@augsburg.edu
Augsburg Day Student Government invites you to share any concern you’ve had during your Augsburg experience or even a problem you’ve had this summer. We want to ensure we can help you get an answer to your problem. This should take you less than 2 minutes!
Voices from the Global South – Hybrid and Online Courses this Fall
submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu
Register for a fall hybrid or online course with an Augsburg CGEE global faculty from Latin America and Southern Africa. CGEE’s courses focus on amplifying voices of marginalized people from around the world, many from the Global South. These courses will include interactions with guest speakers from our community partner connections in Guatemala, Nicaragua, Mexico, Namibia, and more!
There is a huge variety of courses available, including unique courses such as:
-Racism and Resistance in Southern Africa and the U.S.
-Queer History In Latin America
-Mexican Cultures through Film
-Citizen Participation in a Globalized Economy
-And many more!
To access these courses, search in Records and Registration under Fall 2020 term. Look for Communication/Film, Gender/Sexuality/Women’s Studies, History, Political Science, Religion, and Spanish, with section designations: “X” for Mexico, “G” for Central America (Guatemala & Nicaragua), and “S” for Southern Africa.
Register for class per usual to reserve your seat soon!
New Events/Resources Added Daily to Justice for George Floyd Initiatives
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Make sure to check https://inside.augsburg.edu/diversity/george-floyd-initiatives/ regularly to find webinars, online discussions, volunteer/event opportunities, and more. There are also links to suggested reading lists, podcasts, and videos. We have daily updates to a variety of ways to get involved.
You can also submit items to the page by clicking on the form linked at the top.
Augsburg’s Student Graphic Design Studio Design and Agency Call for Community Clients.
submitted by ibarra@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s student graphic design studio Design & Agency announces an open call for community clients.
This fall 2020 the student graphic design studio, Design & Agency (designandagency.com) at Augsburg University will have room to welcome five new non-profit, community, and/or BIPOC-owned organizations for a brand, or event, identity design project. New client application form can be found here: https://forms.gle/5sCwvUuBen8FvVwKA
Project specifications below:
TIMELINE
• Client project submissions due by August 24th
• Five final clients will be selected by August 31st
• 12-week project timeline, commencing the week of September 7th and concluding the week of November 23rd.
PROJECT OPTION OUTLINES
Option A: Brand Identity Design
• Brand logo
• Business card
• Graphic Standards guidelines (up to 10-page document.)
(impulsecreative.com/blog/the-benefits-of-a-graphic-standards-guide)
• Any two of the following elements:
– Letterhead + Envelope
– Social media avatars (up to 5)
– Exterior/interior signage
– Social media header images (up to 3)
– Choice of one piece of merchandise design (tote bag, t-shirt, etc.)
Option B: Event Promotion **
• Event logo
• Promotional poster (digital and print format)
• Graphic Standards guidelines (up to 10-page document.)
(impulsecreative.com/blog/the-benefits-of-a-graphic-standards-guide)
• One of the following additional elements:
– Expanded series of promotional posters (up to 3)
– Event signage
– Choice of one piece of merchandise design (tote bag, t-shirt, etc.)
** Event must take place AFTER November 30th, 2020
BUDGET
• Project budgets are ‘pay what you can’. (wikipedia.org/wiki/Pay_what_you_can)
• Client is responsible for production material costs (printing, fabrication, etc.)
The new client application form: https://forms.gle/5sCwvUuBen8FvVwKA
New COVID-19 database in Lindell Library
submitted by holleric@augsburg.edu
Lindell Library’s HeinOnline database just added a collection of governmental and scholarly articles on the COVID-19 pandemic, titled “COVID-19 in America: Response, Issues, and Law”. With this resource, you can:
Find factual information about how COVID-19 has impacted public health, economics, society, and the world;
Peruse hundreds of Congressional Research Service (CRS) and Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports on the various ways COVID-19 has impacted every aspect of life, from testing issues in the medical field to unemployment and economic impact; and
Discover a curated list of relevant scholarly articles and external links to supplement their research.
These reports provide insight into federal response to the pandemic, discussing not only those issues that are highly prevalent in the media (e.g., vaccine development), but also less publicized topics such as the pandemic’s effect on organ donation and transplantation, support for the homeless, and more.
For more information, contact your liaison librarian or Mary Hollerich, holleric@augsburg.edu or x1603.
Faculty/Staff Campus Mail
submitted by suter@augsburg.edu
If you are a staff/faculty chair or you have your own campus box and are planning to return to campus in the near future, please either check your mail box or contact the mail room (mailship@augsburg.edu) to arrange to pick up your mail or have your mail delivered.
If you or someone in your office will be in on a regular schedule please let us know so we can resume regular mail deliveries to you.
Central Services has been operating throughout the summer and we have been receiving mail/packages as regular. Some boxes/area are getting quite full so we would like to start getting that taken care of as we are able.
Thank You,
Central Services Staff
Attention RefWorks Users
submitted by holleric@augsburg.edu
If you use the RefWorks citation management software, please be advised that Lindell Library is transitioning its support from RefWorks to free alternatives such as Mendeley or Zotero. If you use RefWorks to manage your bibliographic citations, you should download your data from your RefWorks account no later than Friday, September 11. If you have questions, please feel free to contact your library liaison or Mary Hollerich, holleric@augsburg.edu or x1603.
The Study Abroad and Away Office — Open for Virtual Appointments
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 for spring break and summer 2021 have destinations in the following locations: Guatemala, New York City, Minnesota Tribal Lands, Cuba, Germany, 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
You can also send us an email: abroad@augsburg.edu, or stop by our website, below.
Use Your Augsburg Tuition Benefit to Study Leadership
submitted by tuchten@augsburg.edu
Faculty and Staff – Use your Augsburg employee tuition benefit to pursue a graduate credential in leadership. Check out our website is at: https://www.augsburg.edu/mal/ for information about the MA in Leadership, the three course Graduate Certificate in Leadership Studies (GCLS), as well as the dual MBA/MAL degree.
All MAL classes will be online and we are still taking applications for fall term. Let us know if you would like to connect to discuss your options.
Application information can be found at: https://admissions.augsburg.edu/apply/
Alan Tuchtenhagen, MAL Director
tuchten@augsburg.edu
Deanna Davis, MAL Program Coordinator
davisd2@augsburg.edu
Wendy Assal, Managing Director of Graduate Admissions
assal@augsburg.edu
Add a Global Course to your Fall Schedule
submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu
Looking for a dynamic and engaging online or hybrid course this fall? 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 Augsburg CGEE online or hybrid course this fall!
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. Several courses fulfill LAF graduation requirements. Courses include:
COMMUNICATION, FILM, & NEW MEDIA
COM 329-X: Intercultural Communication (Fulfills Augsburg Experience Requirement)
FLM 295/495: Mexican Cultures through Film
HISTORY
HIS 156: The Crisis in Nicaragua: U.S. Destabilization or a Democratic Movement?
HIS 327: Racism and Resistance in Southern Africa and the U.S.
HIS 355: Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America: The Central American Context
HIS 388: Queer History In Latin America
GENDER, SEXUALITY, AND WOMEN’S STUDIES
WST 355: Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America: The Central American Context
WST 481: Queer History In Latin America
WST 324: Undocumented, Ecofeminist & Queer: Contemporary Latin American Liberation Theologies
POLITICAL SCIENCE
POL 310: Citizen Participation in a Globalized Economy
POL 353: Political and Social Change in Namibia
RELIGION
RLN 344: Undocumented, Ecofeminist & Queer: Contemporary Latin American Liberation Theologies
SPANISH
SPA 218: Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
SPA 411: Advanced Conversation & Composition
Virtual Advising for Study Abroad and Away | Plan Ahead for Next Year
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 for spring break and summer 2021 have destinations in the following locations: Guatemala, New York City, Minnesota Tribal Lands, Cuba, Germany, 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
You can also send us an email: abroad@augsburg.edu, or stop by our website, below.
Use Your Augsburg Tuition Benefit to Study Leadership
submitted by tuchten@augsburg.edu
Faculty and Staff – Use your Augsburg employee tuition benefit to pursue a graduate credential in leadership. Check out our website is at: https://www.augsburg.edu/mal/ for information about the MA in Leadership, the three course Graduate Certificate in Leadership Studies (GCLS), as well as the dual MBA/MAL degree.
All MAL classes will be online and we are still taking applications for fall term. Let us know if you would like to connect to discuss your options.
Application information can be found at: https://admissions.augsburg.edu/apply/
Alan Tuchtenhagen, MAL Director
tuchten@augsburg.edu
Deanna Davis, MAL Program Coordinator
davisd2@augsburg.edu
Wendy Assal, Managing Director of Graduate Admissions
assal@augsburg.edu
Attention RefWorks Users
submitted by holleric@augsburg.edu
If you use the RefWorks citation management software, please be advised that Lindell Library is transitioning its support from RefWorks to free alternatives such as Mendeley or Zotero. If you use RefWorks to manage your bibliographic citations, you should download your data from your RefWorks account no later than Friday, September 11. If you have questions, please feel free to contact your library liaison or Mary Hollerich, holleric@augsburg.edu or x1603.
Voices from the Global South – Hybrid and Online Courses this Fall
submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu
Register for a fall hybrid or online course with an Augsburg CGEE global faculty from Latin America and Southern Africa. CGEE’s courses focus on amplifying voices of marginalized people from around the world, many from the Global South. These courses will include interactions with guest speakers from our community partner connections in Guatemala, Nicaragua, Mexico, Namibia, and more!
There is a huge variety of courses available, including unique courses such as:
-Racism and Resistance in Southern Africa and the U.S.
-Queer History In Latin America
-Mexican Cultures through Film
-Citizen Participation in a Globalized Economy
-And many more!
To access these courses, search in Records and Registration under Fall 2020 term. Look for Communication/Film, Gender/Sexuality/Women’s Studies, History, Political Science, Religion, and Spanish, with section designations: “X” for Mexico, “G” for Central America (Guatemala & Nicaragua), and “S” for Southern Africa.
Register for class per usual to reserve your seat soon!
Residence Life Move In Volunteers Needed
submitted by leem3@augsburg.edu
Hello Auggies! We need your help welcoming our students back to their dorms this Fall. Due to the Covid 19 restrictions we will be moving our students back over a three week process and we are looking for lots of volunteers to help. We will begin the process Monday August 10th and go through Friday August 28th. This will be happening Monday through Fridays 10am-4pm. If you are able to help please reach out to me at leem3@augsburg.edu and I will share the sign up sheet link with you! Thank you in advance!
Add a Global Course to your Fall Schedule
submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu
Looking for a dynamic and engaging online or hybrid course this fall? 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 Augsburg CGEE online or hybrid course this fall!
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. Several courses fulfill LAF graduation requirements. Courses include:
COMMUNICATION, FILM, & NEW MEDIA
COM 329-X: Intercultural Communication (Fulfills Augsburg Experience Requirement)
FLM 295/495: Mexican Cultures through Film
HISTORY
HIS 156: The Crisis in Nicaragua: U.S. Destabilization or a Democratic Movement?
HIS 327: Racism and Resistance in Southern Africa and the U.S.
HIS 355: Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America: The Central American Context
HIS 388: Queer History In Latin America
GENDER, SEXUALITY, AND WOMEN’S STUDIES
WST 355: Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America: The Central American Context
WST 481: Queer History In Latin America
WST 324: Undocumented, Ecofeminist & Queer: Contemporary Latin American Liberation Theologies
POLITICAL SCIENCE
POL 310: Citizen Participation in a Globalized Economy
POL 353: Political and Social Change in Namibia
RELIGION
RLN 344: Undocumented, Ecofeminist & Queer: Contemporary Latin American Liberation Theologies
SPANISH
SPA 218: Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
SPA 411: Advanced Conversation & Composition
Timesheet Approval Deadline – Monday August 10 at Noon
submitted by cswanson@augsburg.edu
The supervisor deadline for timesheet approvals will permanently move to 12:00 PM on Monday during payroll weeks effective with the upcoming pay period end date this Saturday, August 8 (pay date 8/14).
**For Staff not working on Fridays in August: Please be sure to submit your timesheet TODAY if you do not work over the weekend.
Supervisors should work with their respective departments to ensure that staff and student employees submit their timesheets in time for supervisors to meet the new deadline.
A communication will be emailed to all supervisors, staff and student employees this week that will provide more information about important changes and improvements to our payroll processes and policies.
As a reminder, please email payroll@augsburg.edu with any questions related to time entry and/or payroll.
Anti-Racism Resources
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Events continue to be updated daily on the “Justice for George Floyd Initiatives” page. In addition, at the bottom of the page you will find links to suggested reading lists, podcasts, videos, and more. There is an option to jump to that portion of the page near the very top.
Please let us know if you have workshops, volunteer opportunities, or other events/ resources that you feel should be added to the page. There is a form linked at the top for submitting your items.
Centralized Mask Purchase is Complete
submitted by swansonl@augsburg.edu
All Augsburg faculty, staff, and students must wear face coverings while in any common areas on university property, as required by an executive order from MN Gov. Tim Walz that went into effect July 24.
Facilities Management already has made masks available to critical staff, faculty, and resident students on campus, and the university has placed a large order for reusable, adjustable, customized cloth masks that will arrive in mid-August. A variety of Augsburg-specific designs will be available for Augsburg community members in Minneapolis and Rochester, and individuals can opt to receive one mask free of charge as we enter the new academic year.
A key benefit of purchasing the masks in bulk was Augsburg’s ability to negotiate a lower price per piece for a higher quality mask, thereby using university resources responsibly. The mask designs feature Augsburg‘s maroon and gray brand colors, logo, and spirit marks.
Augsburg community members should not pursue purchasing additional face coverings using university funds without first consulting with Laura Swanson Lindahl, director of marketing. Please send questions or comments about the centralized mask order to swansonl@augsburg.edu. Contact Bryan Massich at massich@augsburg.edu to receive a mask from Facilities before the bulk order arrives.
New Student Employment Email Address
submitted by cswanson@augsburg.edu
For all student employment-related questions or issues for Fall, please email:
studentemployment@augsburg.edu
Please refrain from emailing human resources personnel directly or the HR inbox for student employment questions as it may result in a delayed response. As part of our ongoing efforts to improve processes, this account will be used from now on to manage student employment.
Thank you for your continued support! -Your Student Employment Team
HR Benefits and Payroll Forms: Due Noon Friday, August 7
submitted by cswanson@augsburg.edu
Forms Deadline
To ensure timely processing of payroll for the 8/14 pay date, if you have forms to send, please submit them to HR by noon on Friday, August 7. This includes HSA, retirement, stipend payments, and direct deposit and tax withholding changes. Email hr@augsburg.edu if you have questions or need help.
Timesheet Deadlines changing to Monday of Pay Weeks
Starting with the 8/14 pay date, please note that all timesheet submissions AND approvals will be moving up to Mondays during pay weeks.
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
A-mail Hiatus TOMORROW, 8/14, 8/21, and 8/28
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
Augsburg staff will have the four Fridays in August as additional paid time off: August 7, 14, 21, and 28. On those Fridays, the publication of A-mail will not go out and will resume the Monday after each Friday.
Anything submitted today will be published on Monday, August 10.
Send questions or concerns via email to a-mail-corrections@augsburg.edu.
Attention RefWorks users
submitted by holleric@augsburg.edu
If you use the RefWorks citation management software, please be advised that Lindell Library is transitioning its support from RefWorks to free alternatives such as EndNote or Zotero. If you use RefWorks to manage your bibliographic citations, you should download your data from your RefWorks account no later than Friday, September 11. If you have questions, please feel free to contact your library liaison or Mary Hollerich, holleric@augsburg.edu or x1603.
Timesheet Approval Deadline – Monday August 10 at Noon
submitted by millerd1@augsburg.edu
The supervisor deadline for timesheet approvals will permanently move to 12:00 PM on Monday during payroll weeks effective with the upcoming pay period end date this Saturday, August 8 (pay date 8/14).
Supervisors should work with their respective departments to ensure that staff and student employees submit their timesheets in time for supervisors to meet the new deadline.
A communication will be emailed to all supervisors, staff and student employees this week that will provide more information about important changes and improvements to our payroll processes and policies.
As a reminder, please email payroll@augsburg.edu with any questions related to time entry and/or payroll.
The Study Abroad and Away Office — Open for virtual appointments
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 for spring break and summer 2021 have destinations in the following locations: Guatemala, New York City, Minnesota Tribal Lands, Cuba, Germany, 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
You can also send us an email: abroad@augsburg.edu, or stop by our website, below.
Residence Life Move-In Volunteers Needed
submitted by leem3@augsburg.edu
Hello Auggies! We need your help welcoming our students back to their dorms this Fall. Due to the Covid 19 restrictions we will be moving our students back over a three week process and we are looking for lots of volunteers to help. We will begin the process Monday August 10th and go through Friday August 28th. This will be happening Monday through Fridays 10am-4pm. If you are able to help please reach out to me at leem3@augsburg.edu and I will share the sign up sheet link with you! Thank you in advance!
Centralized Mask Purchase is Complete
submitted by swansonl@augsburg.edu
All Augsburg faculty, staff, and students must wear face coverings while in any common areas on university property, as required by an executive order from MN Gov. Tim Walz that went into effect July 24.
Facilities Management already has made masks available to critical staff, faculty, and resident students on campus, and the university has placed a large order for reusable, adjustable, customized cloth masks that will arrive in mid-August. A variety of Augsburg-specific designs will be available for Augsburg community members in Minneapolis and Rochester, and individuals can opt to receive one mask free of charge as we enter the new academic year.
A key benefit of purchasing the masks in bulk was Augsburg’s ability to negotiate a lower price per piece for a higher quality mask, thereby using university resources responsibly. The mask designs feature Augsburg‘s maroon and gray brand colors, logo, and spirit marks.
Augsburg community members should not pursue purchasing additional face coverings using university funds without first consulting with Laura Swanson Lindahl, director of marketing. Please send questions or comments about the centralized mask order to swansonl@augsburg.edu. Contact Bryan Massich at massich@augsburg.edu to receive a mask from Facilities before the bulk order arrives.
Timesheet Approval Deadline – Monday August 10 at Noon
submitted by millerd1@augsburg.edu
The supervisor deadline for timesheet approvals will permanently move to 12:00 PM on Monday during payroll weeks effective with the upcoming pay period end date this Saturday, August 8 (pay date 8/14).
Supervisors should work with their respective departments to ensure that staff and student employees submit their timesheets in time for supervisors to meet the new deadline.
A communication will be emailed to all supervisors, staff and student employees this week that will provide more information about important changes and improvements to our payroll processes and policies.
As a reminder, please email payroll@augsburg.edu with any questions related to time entry and/or payroll.
Check Out the “Justice for George Floyd Initiatives” Page
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
This page is updated daily with training and webinar opportunities, as well as chances to get involved by marching, donating, and/or volunteering. You can also submit items to the page by using the form linked at the top. Keep checking back for added opportunities to learn, connect, and take action.
Free COVID-19 Testing, Augsburg Urgent Phone Counseling Services and Resilience Skills Workshop
submitted by guilbeau@augsburg.edu
Free COVID-19 Testing at People’s Center Health Services (one block from Augsburg on Riverside). People’s Center has drive-upCOVID-19 testing that is first-come, first-serve (no appointment necessary). Available Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30am to 3:45pm; Thursdays from 8:30am to noon. The testing is free if you are uninsured; if you have insurance your insurance will be billed but there will be no charge to the patient. See link below for more information and a new patient registration form to complete and bring to the appointment.
People’s Center COVID-19 Testing https://www.peoples-center.org/covid19-1
CWC’s 24/7 Urgent Phone Counseling Service, ProtoCall, is available 24/7 to support students. Just call CWC’s main phone 612-330-1707 and choose Option 1 to talk to a trained mental health counselor for coping support and referrals.
Surviving through Thriving: Resilience Skills for College Students in Uncertain Times: Tues., Aug 11, 2020 6:00 PM Tues, Aug 25, 2020 7:30 PM.
https://www.partnersinresilience.com/workshops. Cost: $49. Full or partial scholarships Available. No eligible student turned away for inability to pay. Contact tom@tomglaserLP.com to apply. LGBTQ2S+ and BIPOC are most welcome.
Enjoy these summer days! The CWC staff looks forward to seeing students in the fall!
Nancy Guilbeault
Director, CWC
Free COVID-19 Testing, Augsburg Urgent Phone Counseling Services and Resilience Skills Workshop
submitted by guilbeau@augsburg.edu
Free COVID-19 Testing at People’s Center Health Services (one block from Augsburg on Riverside). People’s Center has drive-upCOVID-19 testing that is first-come, first-serve (no appointment necessary). Available Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30am to 3:45pm; Thursdays from 8:30am to noon. The testing is free if you are uninsured; if you have insurance your insurance will be billed but there will be no charge to the patient. See link below for more information and a new patient registration form to complete and bring to the appointment.
People’s Center COVID-19 Testing https://www.peoples-center.org/covid19-1
CWC’s 24/7 Urgent Phone Counseling Service, ProtoCall, is available 24/7 to support students. Just call CWC’s main phone 612-330-1707 and choose Option 1 to talk to a trained mental health counselor for coping support and referrals.
Surviving through Thriving: Resilience Skills for College Students in Uncertain Times: Tues., Aug 11, 2020 6:00 PM Tues, Aug 25, 2020 7:30 PM.
https://www.partnersinresilience.com/workshops. Cost: $49. Full or partial scholarships Available. No eligible student turned away for inability to pay. Contact tom@tomglaserLP.com to apply. LGBTQ2S+ and BIPOC are most welcome.
BE WELL and the CWC staff looks forward to seeing students this fall!
Nancy Guilbeault
Director, CWC
Residence Life Move In Volunteers Needed
submitted by leem3@augsburg.edu
Hello Auggies! We need your help welcoming our students back to their dorms this Fall. Due to the Covid 19 restrictions we will be moving our students back over a three week process and we are looking for lots of volunteers to help. We will begin the process Monday August 10th and go through Friday August 28th. This will be happening Monday through Fridays 10am-4pm. If you are able to help please reach out to me at leem3@augsburg.edu and I will share the sign up sheet link with you! Thank you in advance!
Important Payroll Change – Monday Timesheet Deadline
submitted by millerd1@augsburg.edu
The supervisor deadline for timesheet approvals will permanently move to 12:00 PM on Monday during payroll weeks effective with the upcoming pay period end date this Saturday, August 8 (pay date 8/14).
Supervisors should work with their respective departments to ensure that staff and student employees submit their timesheets in time for supervisors to meet the new deadline.
A communication will be emailed to all supervisors, staff and student employees this week that will provide more information about important changes and improvements to our payroll processes and policies.
As a reminder, please email payroll@augsburg.edu with any questions related to time entry and/or payroll.
Add a Global Course to your Fall Schedule
submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu
Looking for a dynamic and engaging online or hybrid course this fall? 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 Augsburg CGEE online or hybrid course this fall!
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. Several courses fulfill LAF graduation requirements. Courses include:
COMMUNICATION, FILM, & NEW MEDIA
COM 329-X: Intercultural Communication (Fulfills Augsburg Experience Requirement)
FLM 295/495: Mexican Cultures through Film
HISTORY
HIS 156: The Crisis in Nicaragua: U.S. Destabilization or a Democratic Movement?
HIS 327: Racism and Resistance in Southern Africa and the U.S.
HIS 355: Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America: The Central American Context
HIS 388: Queer History In Latin America
GENDER, SEXUALITY, AND WOMEN’S STUDIES
WST 355: Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America: The Central American Context
WST 481: Queer History In Latin America
WST 324: Undocumented, Ecofeminist & Queer: Contemporary Latin American Liberation Theologies
POLITICAL SCIENCE
POL 310: Citizen Participation in a Globalized Economy
POL 353: Political and Social Change in Namibia
RELIGION
RLN 344: Undocumented, Ecofeminist & Queer: Contemporary Latin American Liberation Theologies
SPANISH
SPA 218: Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
SPA 411: Advanced Conversation & Composition
Resources for Emotional Coping Support
submitted by carlson2@augsburg.edu
Just a reminder to all that the Center for Wellness & Counseling website has many resources to support our community in emotional coping during this challenging time. The website includes pages such as:
Coping with COVID
Skills to Feel Better Now
Healing from Racial Trauma
Self-Care for Activists
Anxiety Self-Help
Depression Self-Help
Crisis Information
Also, during the summer there is 24/7 access to CWC’s Urgent After Hours Phone Counseling service, just call 612-330-1707 and choose Option 1
Star Tribune and MN Urban Debate League Sponsor Criminal Justice Reform Essay, Video, and Audio Contest
submitted by chavezm@augsburg.edu
The killing of George Floyd and the unrest that followed have created a long-delayed but urgently needed discussion on police brutality, inequities in the criminal justice system and racial injustice more broadly.
The Minnesota Urban Debate League and Star Tribune Opinion believe in the power of young minds and voices. We want the best ideas of students between the ages of 10 and 18 about how our communities can continue the hard work of responding to these crucial challenges.The task is to create an original written essay, video or audio file which describes one or two specific changes our community, state or nation should make to reduce racial inequities and injustices in the criminal justice system.Top submissions as determined by a group of judges from the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota will be published in the Star Tribune and shared with leaders across our state and nation
The submission should be entirely created by students, although others may teach new skills, such as operating a camera, microphone or computer software. Submissions must come from young people between the ages of 10 and 18, using their age as of Dec. 31, 2020. You may also submit a group project with up to six friends (seven people total).
Written essays must be no more than 700 words, typed, double-spaced and in 12-point font. Video and audio submissions should be no longer than two minutes and must be submitted in a file format that can be uploaded to YouTube. Any materials from other people (research, writing, video or audio clips, etc.) must be given credit either in the submission or in an additional text document not more than 50 words long.
How Students Can Enter:
Questions can be sent to essaysubmissions@startribune.com. To enter, students should fill out the form below and submit your essay, video or audio file by Aug. 16. This is their chance to be passionate, be creative, and use their own personal experiences as evidence to argue for change in our community.
https://www.startribune.com/criminal-justice-reform-youth-essay-video-and-audio-contest/571568061/
New Remote Desktop Options
submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu
Augsburg IT is pleased to announce that an updated Remote Desktop environment (RDP) running a Windows 10 environment with Office 2016 is now available for the campus community. Remote desktop allows Augsburg students, faculty and staff to access network drives, Augsburg-owned software, and certain web resources from off-campus on a Mac, PC or Chromebook. Two versions of remote desktop are available:
*Remote Work – includes Agresso, campus network drives, other administrative applications
*Remote Lab – the same software as on-campus computer labs
Find instructions for setting up remote work and lab:
– Augsburg Faculty/Staff PCs http://go.augsburg.edu/rdpnewpc
– Macs http://go.augsburg.edu/rdpnewmac
– PCs & Remote http://go.augsburg.edu/remotelab
– Chromebooks http://go.augsburg.edu/rdpchromebook
The older Windows 7 environment will continue to be available for a period of time. If you encounter any issues in the new remote desktop environments please contact your LFC or the techdesk.
Virtual Town Hall for Parents and Families: Next Week
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
Virtual town hall primarily geared for parents and families of Augsburg students will be hosted by President Paul Pribbenow on Monday, August 3, from 5-6 p.m. Recordings will be posted after the events.
The link to join the webinar will be posted on the Virtual Town Halls page on the Outbreak Planning site (link below).
Attention RefWorks users
submitted by holleric@augsburg.edu
If you use the RefWorks citation management software, please be advised that Lindell Library is transitioning its support from RefWorks to free alternatives such as EndNote or Zotero. If you use RefWorks to manage your bibliographic citations, you should download your data from your RefWorks account no later than Friday, September 11. If you have questions, please feel free to contact your library liaison or Mary Hollerich, holleric@augsburg.edu or x1603.
Centralized Mask Purchase is Complete
submitted by swansonl@augsburg.edu
All Augsburg faculty, staff, and students must wear face coverings while in any common areas on university property, as required by an executive order from MN Gov. Tim Walz that went into effect July 24.
Facilities Management already has made masks available to critical staff, faculty, and resident students on campus, and the university has placed a large order for reusable, adjustable, customized cloth masks that will arrive in mid-August. A variety of Augsburg-specific designs will be available for Augsburg community members in Minneapolis and Rochester, and individuals can opt to receive one mask free of charge as we enter the new academic year.
A key benefit of purchasing the masks in bulk was Augsburg’s ability to negotiate a lower price per piece for a higher quality mask, thereby using university resources responsibly. The mask designs feature Augsburg‘s maroon and gray brand colors, logo, and spirit marks.
Augsburg community members should not pursue purchasing additional face coverings using university funds without first consulting with Laura Swanson Lindahl, director of marketing. Please send questions or comments about the centralized mask order to swansonl@augsburg.edu. Contact Bryan Massich at massich@augsburg.edu to receive a mask from Facilities before the bulk order arrives.
CWC’s 24/7 Urgent Phone Counseling Service
submitted by carlson2@augsburg.edu
During summer sessions, CWC’s after-hours urgent phone counseling service, ProtoCall, is available 24/7 to support students. Just call CWC’s main phone 612-330-1707 and choose Option 1 to talk to a trained mental health counselor for coping support.
For ongoing phone counseling this summer when CWC is closed, Walk In Counseling is providing free, confidential phone counseling (with ongoing appointments available). For other low cost counseling centers in the community, click on the link below.
Engage with the Strommen Center
submitted by grayk2@augsburg.edu
The Strommen Career & Internship Center is here to support you as you develop the skills you will need to be career ready. From resume preparation, cover letter writing, interviewing skills–Strommen Center has the tools to help you, but it’s important to start now. In fact, if you’ve got extra time this summer due to COVID, it would be a good time to start building some of these skills.
Here are various ways you can engage in Strommen Center’s career services, for example:
-you can use our Handshake tool to identify job and internship opportunities;
-you can meet 1 to 1 with a career coach;
-you can use our online major & career exploration tools to figure out what kind of profession you want to pursue;
-you can learn about job fairs, expert panels and courses through Handshake;
-and, you can get your resume and cover letter critiqued and participate in a mock interview.
Interested in Getting Involved with Campus Kitchen?
submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
Want to get involved with food access work on campus and in the Cedar Riverside neighborhood? Fill out this form to learn more!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLXb24yXcN-q5T9RNAQfqX1ev8rc84HrzvEBvhvh5qwlyTvg/viewform
Welcome Selsa Castillo, Human Resources Generalist
submitted by millerd1@augsburg.edu
The Human Resources department is excited to announce that Selsa Castillo joined our team on Monday, July 27 as a Human Resources Generalist. Selsa comes to Augsburg from 3M as a Human Resources Representative, managing employee relations issues, staffing, recruitment, training, and employee engagement at a site of over 700 employees. Selsa holds a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies and Theater Arts from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, with minors in Chicano Studies and Media Studies.
Selsa is excited to work for Augsburg University because it is a faith and mission-based university making an impact in the community and because she believes education is the key to success. In her spare time, she enjoys refinishing wood furniture, fishing, and spending time with her 4 young children, mini sheepadoodle puppy and husband of 15 years.
Along with the HR and Payroll team, Selsa is working remotely and can be reached at castills@augsburg.edu. Please join our team in welcoming Selsa to the Augsburg community!
July is BIPOC Mental Health Month
submitted by carlson2@augsburg.edu
In recognition of BIPOC Mental Health Month, the Center for Wellness & Counseling is highlighting resources on its webpage:
BIPOC Mental Health
Healing from Racial Trauma
Self-Care for Activists
More resources, including a toolkit, are available on the Mental Health America webpage.
Free COVID-19 Testing at People’s Center
submitted by carlson2@augsburg.edu
People’s Center Health Services (one block from Augsburg on Riverside) has drive-up COVID-19 testing that is first-come, first-serve (no appointment necessary). Available Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30am to 3:45pm; Thursdays from 8:30am to noon. The testing is free if you are uninsured; if you have insurance your insurance will be billed but there will be no charge to the patient. See link below for more information and a new patient registration form to complete and bring to the appointment.
Farewell Gathering for Christy Mattingly
submitted by matthias@augsburg.edu
Come celebrate Christy Mattingly’s new opportunity on Wednesday at 4:00pm!
Christy will be leaving Augsburg at the end of the week to pursue a new opportunity at Pediatric Home Service in Roseville as their first IT trainer! Augsburg will be losing a talented educator and technologist, and she will be missed. We thank her for her dedication to Augsburg over the past 6 years, and for the many ways that she has supported our faculty (and our students) over that time.
We will be hosting a Zoom gathering at 4pm on Wednesday, July 29th. Drop in and wish Christy well.
New Remote Desktop Options – Coming Soon
submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu
In the next week Augsburg IT will be releasing an updated Remote Desktop client to the campus community. The updated client features a Windows 10 environment with Office 2016 and other updated apps. Augsburg-managed PCs will find a new “Remote Work” connection file on the desktop that will allow them to connect to the new client. Instructions for Macs and computers not owned by Augsburg will also be made available in an upcoming communication.
Two versions of remote desktop will be available:
Remote Work – includes Agresso, campus network drives, other administrative applications
Remote Labs – the same software as on-campus computer labs
Augsburg IT wishes to thank the Registrar’s office and other ‘early adopters’ that helped beta-test these services.
Voices from the Global South – Hybrid and Online Courses this Fall
submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu
Register for a fall hybrid or online course with an Augsburg CGEE global faculty from Latin America and Southern Africa. CGEE’s courses focus on amplifying voices of marginalized people from around the world, many from the Global South. These courses will include interactions with guest speakers from our community partner connections in Guatemala, Nicaragua, Mexico, Namibia, and more!
There is a huge variety of courses available, including unique courses such as:
-Racism and Resistance in Southern Africa and the U.S.
-Queer History In Latin America
-Mexican Cultures through Film
-Citizen Participation in a Globalized Economy
-And many more!
To access these courses, search in Records and Registration under Fall 2020 term. Look for Communication/Film, Gender/Sexuality/Women’s Studies, History, Political Science, Religion, and Spanish, with section designations: “X” for Mexico, “G” for Central America (Guatemala & Nicaragua), and “S” for Southern Africa.
Register for class per usual to reserve your seat soon!
Matching Fund for Donations in Response to the George Floyd Murder
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
We have established a fund of $20,000 to match donations from students, faculty and staff to nonprofit organizations in the Twin Cities that are doing important work to combat racism, meet the needs of our neighbors, and help to rebuild communities and businesses. We have chosen four organizations with which Augsburg has important ties and we now are ready to launch the matching fund.
Any gift to one or more of these four organizations from a member of the Augsburg community will be matched dollar for dollar. The four organizations are:
MIGIZI (migizi.org): MIGIZI was founded in 1977 as Migizi Communications, Inc., with a goal of countering the misrepresentations and inaccuracies about Native people in the media. MIGIZI’s first weekly radio production, The Native American Program, set the stage for First Person Radio and its nationally distributed programming. Today, First Person Productions is a multimedia training effort for Native youth aimed at providing state-of-the-art storytelling skills, enhancing self-esteem and improving academic performance. Additional MIGIZI efforts address youth needs in jobs, culture, leadership and more. MIGIZI’s building was destroyed in the violence that ensued after George Floyd’s murder.
JUXTAPOSITION ARTS (juxtapositionarts.org): Juxtaposition Arts develops community by engaging and employing young urban artists in hands-on education initiatives that create pathways to self-sufficiency while actualizing creative power. Black, POCI and other youth are already building the abundant and just future they envision. Help amplify the creativity of young artists in ways that improve our city.
PILLSBURY UNITED COMMUNITIES (pillsburyunited.org): Pillsbury United Communities co-creates enduring change toward a just society. Built with and for the people we serve, our united system of programs, neighborhood centers, and social enterprises empowers individuals and families across the region to own their future on their own terms. The Brian Coyle Center in Cedar-Riverside is one of Pillsbury’s community centers.
NORTHSIDE ACHIEVEMENT ZONE (northsideachievement.org): The Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ) exists to permanently close the achievement gap and end generational poverty in North Minneapolis. Together with our partner organizations, we are walking side by side with low-income families as they put their children on a path to college.
To qualify for matching funds, Augsburg community members should make a gift to one of these organizations between now and the end of July and send a copy of a donation receipt to Cyndi Berg (bergc2@augsburg) in the President’s office. Please note:request for matching funds, in the subject line. After August 1, we will total the gifts to each of the organizations and send matching funds equal to the total donated.
The matching funds are made possible through gifts to the President’s Strategic Fund, which were contributed by alumni and friends of Augsburg this past spring.
This matching fund program is simply one way in which the Augsburg community can take concrete action to live up to our personal and institutional commitments to the values of anti-racism and community building. We believe that Augsburg is called to be a neighbor to the communities that surround our campus.
Centralized Mask Purchase is Complete
submitted by swansonl@augsburg.edu
All Augsburg faculty, staff, and students must wear face coverings while in any common areas on university property, as required by an executive order from MN Gov. Tim Walz that went into effect July 24. Facilities Management already has made masks available to critical staff, faculty, and resident students on campus. In addition, the university has placed a large order for reusable, adjustable, customized cloth masks that will arrive in mid-August. A variety of Augsburg-specific designs will be available for Augsburg community members in Minneapolis and Rochester, and individuals can opt to receive one mask free of charge as we enter the new academic year.
A key benefit of purchasing the masks in bulk was Augsburg’s ability to negotiate a lower price per piece for a higher quality mask, thereby using university resources responsibly. The mask designs feature Augsburg‘s maroon and gray brand colors, logo, and spirit marks. Augsburg community members should not pursue purchasing additional face coverings using university funds without first consulting with Laura Swanson Lindahl, director of marketing. Please send questions or comments about the centralized mask order to swansonl@augsburg.edu. Contact Bryan Massich at massich@augsburg.edu to receive a mask from Facilities before the bulk order arrives.
Lunches Needed for South Mpls Distribution Site
submitted by greena@augsburg.edu
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church has continued to distribute food and supplies to neighbors every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday since the murder of George Floyd and uprisings that followed. The distribution is led by staff of color and runs on volunteer support in order for the 200+ families to receive what they need each day. Augsburg alum Grace Corbin has been helping coordinate volunteer recruitment and is wondering if the Augsburg community can step up and help feed volunteers and staff so they can stay nourished for the day!
Sign up for lunch duty with your family, friends, or co-workers! Order from a local restaurant or make something (using covid-19 precautions) to share. No need to be an expert chef!
Morning and afternoon volunteer shifts to help pack and distribute food and supplies are also available.
And don’t forget that staff have Community Service hours to use for opportunities like this!
Matching Fund for Donations in Response to the George Floyd Murder
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
We have established a fund of $20,000 to match donations from students, faculty and staff to nonprofit organizations in the Twin Cities that are doing important work to combat racism, meet the needs of our neighbors, and help to rebuild communities and businesses. We have chosen four organizations with which Augsburg has important ties and we now are ready to launch the matching fund.
Any gift to one or more of these four organizations from a member of the Augsburg community will be matched dollar for dollar. The four organizations are:
MIGIZI (migizi.org): MIGIZI was founded in 1977 as Migizi Communications, Inc., with a goal of countering the misrepresentations and inaccuracies about Native people in the media. MIGIZI’s first weekly radio production, The Native American Program, set the stage for First Person Radio and its nationally distributed programming. Today, First Person Productions is a multimedia training effort for Native youth aimed at providing state-of-the-art storytelling skills, enhancing self-esteem and improving academic performance. Additional MIGIZI efforts address youth needs in jobs, culture, leadership and more. MIGIZI’s building was destroyed in the violence that ensued after George Floyd’s murder.
JUXTAPOSITION ARTS (juxtapositionarts.org): Juxtaposition Arts develops community by engaging and employing young urban artists in hands-on education initiatives that create pathways to self-sufficiency while actualizing creative power. Black, POCI and other youth are already building the abundant and just future they envision. Help amplify the creativity of young artists in ways that improve our city.
PILLSBURY UNITED COMMUNITIES (pillsburyunited.org): Pillsbury United Communities co-creates enduring change toward a just society. Built with and for the people we serve, our united system of programs, neighborhood centers, and social enterprises empowers individuals and families across the region to own their future on their own terms. The Brian Coyle Center in Cedar-Riverside is one of Pillsbury’s community centers.
NORTHSIDE ACHIEVEMENT ZONE (northsideachievement.org): The Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ) exists to permanently close the achievement gap and end generational poverty in North Minneapolis. Together with our partner organizations, we are walking side by side with low-income families as they put their children on a path to college.
To qualify for matching funds, Augsburg community members should make a gift to one of these organizations between now and the end of July and send a copy of a donation receipt to Cyndi Berg (bergc2@augsburg) in the President’s office. Please note:request for matching funds, in the subject line. After August 1, we will total the gifts to each of the organizations and send matching funds equal to the total donated.
The matching funds are made possible through gifts to the President’s Strategic Fund, which were contributed by alumni and friends of Augsburg this past spring.
This matching fund program is simply one way in which the Augsburg community can take concrete action to live up to our personal and institutional commitments to the values of anti-racism and community building. We believe that Augsburg is called to be a neighbor to the communities that surround our campus.
Add a Global Course to your Fall Schedule
submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu
Looking for a dynamic and engaging online or hybrid course this fall? 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 Augsburg CGEE online or hybrid course this fall!
These courses are taught by Augsburg CGEE instructors from Mexico, Central America, and Southern Africa and will also bring in a variety of guest speakers and unique voices from around the globe. Several courses even fulfill LAF graduation requirements. Courses include:
COMMUNICATION, FILM, & NEW MEDIA
COM 329-X: Intercultural Communication (Fulfills: Augsburg Experience Requirement)
FLM 295/495: Mexican Cultures through Film
HISTORY
HIS 156: The Crisis in Nicaragua: U.S. Destabilization or a Democratic Movement?
HIS 327: Racism and Resistance in Southern Africa and the U.S.
HIS 355: Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America: The Central American Context
HIS 388: Queer History In Latin America
GENDER, SEXUALITY, AND WOMEN’S STUDIES
WST 355: Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America: The Central American Context
WST 481: Queer History In Latin America
WST 324: Undocumented, Ecofeminist & Queer: Contemporary Latin American Liberation Theologies
POLITICAL SCIENCE
POL 310: Citizen Participation in a Globalized Economy
POL 353: Political and Social Change in Namibia
RELIGION
RLN 344: Undocumented, Ecofeminist & Queer: Contemporary Latin American Liberation Theologies
SPANISH
SPA 218: Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
SPA 411: Advanced Conversation & Composition
To access these courses, search in Records and Registration under Fall 2020 term and the departments listed above. Section designations are “X” for Mexico, “G” for Central America (Guatemala & Nicaragua), and “S” for Southern Africa. Register for class per usual!
Matching Fund for Donations in Response to the George Floyd Murder
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
We have established a fund of $20,000 to match donations from students, faculty and staff to nonprofit organizations in the Twin Cities that are doing important work to combat racism, meet the needs of our neighbors, and help to rebuild communities and businesses. We have chosen four organizations with which Augsburg has important ties and we now are ready to launch the matching fund.
Any gift to one or more of these four organizations from a member of the Augsburg community will be matched dollar for dollar. The four organizations are:
MIGIZI (migizi.org): MIGIZI was founded in 1977 as Migizi Communications, Inc., with a goal of countering the misrepresentations and inaccuracies about Native people in the media. MIGIZI’s first weekly radio production, The Native American Program, set the stage for First Person Radio and its nationally distributed programming. Today, First Person Productions is a multimedia training effort for Native youth aimed at providing state-of-the-art storytelling skills, enhancing self-esteem and improving academic performance. Additional MIGIZI efforts address youth needs in jobs, culture, leadership and more. MIGIZI’s building was destroyed in the violence that ensued after George Floyd’s murder.
JUXTAPOSITION ARTS (juxtapositionarts.org): Juxtaposition Arts develops community by engaging and employing young urban artists in hands-on education initiatives that create pathways to self-sufficiency while actualizing creative power. Black, POCI and other youth are already building the abundant and just future they envision. Help amplify the creativity of young artists in ways that improve our city.
PILLSBURY UNITED COMMUNITIES (pillsburyunited.org): Pillsbury United Communities co-creates enduring change toward a just society. Built with and for the people we serve, our united system of programs, neighborhood centers, and social enterprises empowers individuals and families across the region to own their future on their own terms. The Brian Coyle Center in Cedar-Riverside is one of Pillsbury’s community centers.
NORTHSIDE ACHIEVEMENT ZONE (northsideachievement.org): The Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ) exists to permanently close the achievement gap and end generational poverty in North Minneapolis. Together with our partner organizations, we are walking side by side with low-income families as they put their children on a path to college.
To qualify for matching funds, Augsburg community members should make a gift to one of these organizations between now and the end of July and send a copy of a donation receipt to Cyndi Berg (bergc2@augsburg) in the President’s office. Please note:request for matching funds, in the subject line. After August 1, we will total the gifts to each of the organizations and send matching funds equal to the total donated.
The matching funds are made possible through gifts to the President’s Strategic Fund, which were contributed by alumni and friends of Augsburg this past spring.
This matching fund program is simply one way in which the Augsburg community can take concrete action to live up to our personal and institutional commitments to the values of anti-racism and community building. We believe that Augsburg is called to be a neighbor to the communities that surround our campus.
HR and Payroll Reminders
submitted by cswanson@augsburg.edu
Forms Deadline
To ensure timely processing of payroll for the 7/31 pay date, if you have forms to send, please submit all forms to HR by noon on Friday July 24. This includes retirement, direct deposit and tax withholding changes, and stipend payments. Email hr@augsburg.edu if you have questions or need help.
Three pay periods in July
Please note: July has three pay periods this year, so the 7/31 pay check for benefits eligible employees may not include some benefits deductions. (Benefits are deducted from the first two pay periods per month.)
Timesheet Deadlines changing to Monday of Pay Weeks
Starting with the 8/14 pay date, please note that all timesheet submissions AND approvals will be moving to Mondays during pay weeks.
Secure Link
To protect your information, forms containing sensitive data such as banking or social security numbers should not be emailed; please contact Human Resources at hr@augsburg.edu to receive a secure delivery link for submission.
Thank you so much! -Your HR & Payroll Team
The Importance of Self-Care
submitted by grayk2@augsburg.edu
Due to COVID-19 we know many of you have lost your summer opportunity whether that was a job, internship, research, or volunteer experience. We know this loss is difficult and complicated because it may have put you in financial hardship, interrupted progress towards your academic goals, disrupted your career advancement, and just left you with nothing to do this summer. That is a lot.
We encourage you to take some time to focus on self-care. Loss of a job or internship is stressful because of the loss of income and also because of the loss of sense of purpose and progress towards career and academic goals.
The Strommen Career and Internship Center is here to support you no matter the reason you lost a summer opportunity and we encourage you to make an appointment with us on Handshake and check out the COVID-19 job search resources available on our Community Moodle site.
In addition, the Center for Wellness and Counseling’s website has fantastic self-care resources. They even recently added a Self-Care for Activists section. *Please note: These resources are intended to be helpful resources for your healing and self-care. The links are for information only and are not endorsed or recommended by Augsburg CWC or the Strommen Center.*
Matching Fund for Donations in Response to the George Floyd Murder
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
We have established a fund of $20,000 to match donations from students, faculty and staff to nonprofit organizations in the Twin Cities that are doing important work to combat racism, meet the needs of our neighbors, and help to rebuild communities and businesses. We have chosen four organizations with which Augsburg has important ties and we now are ready to launch the matching fund.
Any gift to one or more of these four organizations from a member of the Augsburg community will be matched dollar for dollar. The four organizations are:
MIGIZI (migizi.org): MIGIZI was founded in 1977 as Migizi Communications, Inc., with a goal of countering the misrepresentations and inaccuracies about Native people in the media. MIGIZI’s first weekly radio production, The Native American Program, set the stage for First Person Radio and its nationally distributed programming. Today, First Person Productions is a multimedia training effort for Native youth aimed at providing state-of-the-art storytelling skills, enhancing self-esteem and improving academic performance. Additional MIGIZI efforts address youth needs in jobs, culture, leadership and more. MIGIZI’s building was destroyed in the violence that ensued after George Floyd’s murder.
JUXTAPOSITION ARTS (juxtapositionarts.org): Juxtaposition Arts develops community by engaging and employing young urban artists in hands-on education initiatives that create pathways to self-sufficiency while actualizing creative power. Black, POCI and other youth are already building the abundant and just future they envision. Help amplify the creativity of young artists in ways that improve our city.
PILLSBURY UNITED COMMUNITIES (pillsburyunited.org): Pillsbury United Communities co-creates enduring change toward a just society. Built with and for the people we serve, our united system of programs, neighborhood centers, and social enterprises empowers individuals and families across the region to own their future on their own terms. The Brian Coyle Center in Cedar-Riverside is one of Pillsbury’s community centers.
NORTHSIDE ACHIEVEMENT ZONE (northsideachievement.org): The Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ) exists to permanently close the achievement gap and end generational poverty in North Minneapolis. Together with our partner organizations, we are walking side by side with low-income families as they put their children on a path to college.
To qualify for matching funds, Augsburg community members should make a gift to one of these organizations between now and the end of July and send a copy of a donation receipt to Cyndi Berg (bergc2@augsburg) in the President’s office. Please note:request for matching funds, in the subject line. After August 1, we will total the gifts to each of the organizations and send matching funds equal to the total donated.
The matching funds are made possible through gifts to the President’s Strategic Fund, which were contributed by alumni and friends of Augsburg this past spring.
This matching fund program is simply one way in which the Augsburg community can take concrete action to live up to our personal and institutional commitments to the values of anti-racism and community building. We believe that Augsburg is called to be a neighbor to the communities that surround our campus.
Plan Ahead for Study Abroad/Away: Virtual Appointments Open Now
submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu
Study Abroad & Away is operating remotely this summer and we have appointments available via Zoom! Our staff and peer advisors are here to support you – and summer is a great time to plan ahead for your study abroad/away adventure!
Choose from semester and short-term programs in the US and internationally in Spring 2021 and beyond. Short-term courses for spring break and summer 2021 will be traveling to Guatemala, New York City, Cuba, Germany, 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
You can also send us an email: abroad@augsburg.edu, or stop by our website, below.
Summer Sustainability Update from Zoe Barany
submitted by greena@augsburg.edu
What have our summer Environmental Stewardship Coordinators been up to? Check out the updates from ESC intern, Zoe Barany!
Star Tribune and MN Urban Debate League Sponsor Criminal Justice Reform Essay, Video, and Audio Contest
submitted by chavezm@augsburg.edu
The killing of George Floyd and the unrest that followed have created a long-delayed but urgently needed discussion on police brutality, inequities in the criminal justice system and racial injustice more broadly.
The Minnesota Urban Debate League and Star Tribune Opinion believe in the power of young minds and voices. We want the best ideas of students between the ages of 10 and 18 about how our communities can continue the hard work of responding to these crucial challenges.The task is to create an original written essay, video or audio file which describes one or two specific changes our community, state or nation should make to reduce racial inequities and injustices in the criminal justice system.Top submissions as determined by a group of judges from the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota will be published in the Star Tribune and shared with leaders across our state and nation
The submission should be entirely created by students, although others may teach new skills, such as operating a camera, microphone or computer software. Submissions must come from young people between the ages of 10 and 18, using their age as of Dec. 31, 2020. You may also submit a group project with up to six friends (seven people total).
Written essays must be no more than 700 words, typed, double-spaced and in 12-point font. Video and audio submissions should be no longer than two minutes and must be submitted in a file format that can be uploaded to YouTube. Any materials from other people (research, writing, video or audio clips, etc.) must be given credit either in the submission or in an additional text document not more than 50 words long.
How Students Can Enter:
Questions can be sent to essaysubmissions@startribune.com. To enter, students should fill out the form below and submit your essay, video or audio file by Aug. 16. This is their chance to be passionate, be creative, and use their own personal experiences as evidence to argue for change in our community.
Free COVID-19 Testing at People’s Center
submitted by carlson2@augsburg.edu
People’s Center Health Services (one block from Augsburg on Riverside) has drive-up COVID-19 testing that is first-come, first-serve (no appointment necessary). Available Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30am to 3:45pm; Thursdays from 8:30am to noon. The testing is free if you are uninsured; if you have insurance your insurance will be billed but there will be no charge to the patient. See link below for more information and a new patient registration form to complete and bring to the appointment.
CWC’s 24/7 Urgent Phone Counseling Service
submitted by carlson2@augsburg.edu
During summer sessions, CWC’s after-hours urgent phone counseling service, ProtoCall, is available 24/7 to support students. Just call CWC’s main phone 612-330-1707 and choose Option 1 to talk to a trained mental health counselor for coping support.
For ongoing phone counseling this summer when CWC is closed, Walk In Counseling is providing free, confidential phone counseling (with ongoing appointments available). For other low cost counseling centers in the community, click on the link below.
HR and Payroll Reminders
submitted by cswanson@augsburg.edu
Forms Deadline
To ensure timely processing of payroll for the 7/31 pay date, if you have forms to send, please submit all forms to HR by noon on Friday July 24. This includes retirement, direct deposit and tax withholding changes, and stipend payments. Email hr@augsburg.edu if you have questions or need help.
Three pay periods in July
Please note: July has three pay periods this year, so the 7/31 pay check for benefits eligible employees may not include some benefits deductions. (Benefits are deducted from the first two pay periods per month.)
Timesheet Deadlines changing to Monday of Pay Weeks
Starting with the 8/14 pay date, please note that all timesheet submissions AND approvals will be moving to Mondays during pay weeks.
Secure Link
To protect your information, forms containing sensitive data such as banking or social security numbers should not be emailed; please contact Human Resources at hr@augsburg.edu to receive a secure delivery link for submission.
Thank you so much! -Your HR & Payroll Team
Justice for George Floyd Initiatives
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
The “Justice for George Floyd Initiatives” page is updated daily with free webinars and workshops, as well as local marches and other opportunities to get involved. There is also a link to a form at the top of the page, so you can submit items/events that you would like added to the page.
Interested in getting involved with Campus Kitchen?
submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
Interested in getting involved with Campus Kitchen’s work? We provide healthy food to Auggies and to community members in Cedar Riverside.
Fill out this form to connect!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLXb24yXcN-q5T9RNAQfqX1ev8rc84HrzvEBvhvh5qwlyTvg/viewform
Plan Ahead for Study Abroad on Spring Break and Summer 2021
submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu
Check out the short-term study abroad programs coming up for Spring Break 2021 and Summer 2021. Now is a great time to plan ahead! ALL programs fulfill your AUGSBURG EXPERIENCE requirement, as well as other classes:
—NEW YORK CITY—
Roots to Rap: Islam in America – spring break
HIS 195 (Humanities)
—GUATEMALA—
Faith, Vocation, and Social Change – spring break
RLN 409 (Search for Meaning II) or RLN 480 (Keystone for some majors)
—MEXICO—
Spanish Language & Mexican Cultures – summer, multiple SPA course available(Modern Language)
Medical Spanish & Clinical Observership – summer, SPA 218 and SPA399
—CUBA—
Community, Arts, and Culture in Cuba – Summer
THR 295 (Fine Arts)
—GERMANY—
Science and Religion in Germany – Summer
REL 205 (Search for Meaning II) and/or CHM 102 (Lab Science) or SCI 490 (Keystone for Science majors)
—ITALY—
Sustainability and Food Justice in Italy & the US – Summer
HIS 170 (Humanities) or HIS 440 (elective)
—CHINA—
Music Therapy in China – Summer
MUS 374 or 474: Music Therapy Practicum (1 credit)
MUS 511: Music Therapy Practicum (0 credits), or
MUS 582: Transcultural Music Therapy (4 credits), or
MUS 511 and MUS 582 (total 4 credits)
Summer Sustainability Updates from Zoe Barany
submitted by greena@augsburg.edu
What have our summer Environmental Stewardship Coordinators been up to? Check out the updates from ESC intern, Zoe Barany!
A Prayer of Appreciation for the Life and Work for Congressman John Lewis
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
We on the Campus Ministry team, offer a prayer of appreciation for the life and social justice work of Congressman John Lewis:
As a student at Fisk University John Lewis was dedicated to the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, and he devoted his life to racial justice and equity working decades as an organizer and activist. Before serving 17 terms as U.S. House Representative for Georgia’s 5th Congressional District, he spent his life in service to others.
Lewis was arrested more than 40 times protesting segregation. He was involved in lunch counter sit-ins; freedom rides on interstate buses, he was the youngest speaker and one of six planners for the 1963 March on Washington.
Congressman Lewis was a beautiful brown genuinely gentle giant in nature who was a fierce advocate for the culture. Some of his most famous words are just as relevant if not more so today than when he spoke them nearly 55 years ago. “We’re tired of being beaten by policemen. We’re tired of seeing our people locked up in jail over and over again,” the 23-year-old Lewis said in a speech at the Lincoln Memorial. “We want our freedom and we want it now! – CNN
For the full prayer, please go to the Campus Ministry Blog: https://www.augsburg.edu/campusministry/2020/07/21/a-prayer-of-appreciation-for-the-life-and-work-of-congressman-john-lewis/
BIPOC Mental Health Month
submitted by carlson2@augsburg.edu
In recognition of BIPOC Mental Health Month, the Center for Wellness & Counseling is highlighting resources on its webpage:
BIPOC Mental Health
Healing from Racial Trauma
Self-Care for Activists
More resources, including a toolkit for BIPOC Mental Health Month, are available on the Mental Health America webpage.
How to Prepare for Virtual Job and Internship Fair
submitted by grayk2@augsburg.edu
Ever wondered how to go about preparing for your first virtual job and internship fair? Schedule an appointment with a career coach in Handshake to learn more about what to expect, dress code, how to introduce yourself, and tips on how to research prior to the event.
Additional resources available on our Strommen Career & Internship Center Community Moodle Site
Star Tribune and MN Urban Debate League Sponsor Criminal Justice Reform Essay, Video, and Audio Contest
submitted by chavezm@augsburg.edu
The killing of George Floyd and the unrest that followed have created a long-delayed but urgently needed discussion on police brutality, inequities in the criminal justice system and racial injustice more broadly.
The Minnesota Urban Debate League and Star Tribune Opinion believe in the power of young minds and voices. We want the best ideas of students between the ages of 10 and 18 about how our communities can continue the hard work of responding to these crucial challenges.The task is to create an original written essay, video or audio file which describes one or two specific changes our community, state or nation should make to reduce racial inequities and injustices in the criminal justice system.Top submissions as determined by a group of judges from the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota will be published in the Star Tribune and shared with leaders across our state and nation
The submission should be entirely created by students, although others may teach new skills, such as operating a camera, microphone or computer software. Submissions must come from young people between the ages of 10 and 18, using their age as of Dec. 31, 2020. You may also submit a group project with up to six friends (seven people total).
Written essays must be no more than 700 words, typed, double-spaced and in 12-point font. Video and audio submissions should be no longer than two minutes and must be submitted in a file format that can be uploaded to YouTube. Any materials from other people (research, writing, video or audio clips, etc.) must be given credit either in the submission or in an additional text document not more than 50 words long.
How Students Can Enter:
Questions can be sent to essaysubmissions@startribune.com. To enter, students should fill out the form below and submit your essay, video or audio file by Aug. 16. This is their chance to be passionate, be creative, and use their own personal experiences as evidence to argue for change in our community.
https://www.startribune.com/criminal-justice-reform-youth-essay-video-and-audio-contest/571568061/
Sad News about Regent Emeritus
submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu
Curtis “Curt” Sampson passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020. Curt and his family have a long history with Augsburg. Curt was proud to share that he started meeting with Augsburg’s presidents when he was a toddler. For decades, his father and then Curt advised Augsburg leaders on how to best serve the community. Curt’s father (Selmer) and uncle (Alvin) graduated from Augsburg, and three of his brothers attended Augsburg. Curt served on Augsburg’s Board of Regents from 1989-2001 and again from 2012-2016.
Curt was a good friend of the university, sharing much of his time with us at events on campus, at dinners at Augsburg House, and many other special moments. He also proudly hosted some of Augsburg’s most well-attended alumni events at Canterbury Park.
Curt was also passionate about education, as was evident in his philanthropy and years of leadership on the Augsburg Board of Regents. He regularly gave scholarships to local high school students so they could attend college.
A full obituary and service information will be published at the link shared below.
Please join me in keeping Curt’s family in our thoughts and prayers.
Paul C. Pribbenow, Ph.D.
President
Augsburg University
Interested in Getting Involved with Campus Kitchen?
submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
Interested in getting involved with Campus Kitchen’s work? We provide healthy food to Auggies and to community members in Cedar Riverside.
Fill out this form to connect!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLXb24yXcN-q5T9RNAQfqX1ev8rc84HrzvEBvhvh5qwlyTvg/viewform
Plan ahead for study abroad on spring break and summer 2021
submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu
Check out the short-term study abroad programs coming up for Spring Break 2021 and Summer 2021. Now is a great time to plan ahead! ALL programs fulfill your AUGSBURG EXPERIENCE requirement, as well as other classes:
—NEW YORK CITY—
Roots to Rap: Islam in America – spring break
HIS 195 (Humanities)
—GUATEMALA—
Faith, Vocation, and Social Change – spring break
RLN 409 (Search for Meaning II) or RLN 480 (Keystone for some majors)
—MEXICO—
Spanish Language & Mexican Cultures – summer, multiple SPA course available(Modern Language)
Medical Spanish & Clinical Observership – summer, SPA 218 and SPA399
—CUBA—
Community, Arts, and Culture in Cuba – Summer
THR 295 (Fine Arts)
—GERMANY—
Science and Religion in Germany – Summer
REL 205 (Search for Meaning II) and/or CHM 102 (Lab Science) or SCI 490 (Keystone for Science majors)
—ITALY—
Sustainability and Food Justice in Italy & the US – Summer
HIS 170 (Humanities) or HIS 440 (elective)
—CHINA—
Music Therapy in China – Summer
MUS 374 or 474: Music Therapy Practicum (1 credit)
MUS 511: Music Therapy Practicum (0 credits), or
MUS 582: Transcultural Music Therapy (4 credits), or
MUS 511 and MUS 582 (total 4 credits)
CWC’s 24/7 Urgent Phone Counseling Service
submitted by carlson2@augsburg.edu
During summer sessions, CWC’s after-hours urgent phone counseling service, ProtoCall, is available 24/7 to support students. Just call CWC’s main phone 612-330-1707 and choose Option 1 to talk to a trained mental health counselor for coping support.
For ongoing phone counseling this summer when CWC is closed, Walk In Counseling is providing free, confidential phone counseling (with ongoing appointments available). For other low cost counseling centers in the community, click on the link below.
Free COVID-19 Testing at People’s Center for Uninsured Students
submitted by carlson2@augsburg.edu
People’s Center Health Services (one block from Augsburg on Riverside) has drive-up COVID-19 testing that is first-come, first-serve (no appointment necessary). Available Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30am to 3:45pm; Thursdays from 8:30am to noon. The testing is free if you are uninsured; if you have insurance your insurance will be billed but there will be no charge to the patient. See link below for more information and a new patient registration form to complete and bring to the appointment.
Interested in volunteering with Campus Kitchen?
submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
Interested in getting involved with Campus Kitchen’s work? We provide healthy food to Auggies and to community members in Cedar Riverside.
Fill out this form to connect!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLXb24yXcN-q5T9RNAQfqX1ev8rc84HrzvEBvhvh5qwlyTvg/viewform
Star Tribune and MN Urban Debate League Sponsor Criminal Justice Reform Essay, Video, and Audio Contest
submitted by chavezm@augsburg.edu
The killing of George Floyd and the unrest that followed have created a long-delayed but urgently needed discussion on police brutality, inequities in the criminal justice system and racial injustice more broadly.
The Minnesota Urban Debate League and Star Tribune Opinion believe in the power of young minds and voices. We want the best ideas of students between the ages of 10 and 18 about how our communities can continue the hard work of responding to these crucial challenges.The task is to create an original written essay, video or audio file which describes one or two specific changes our community, state or nation should make to reduce racial inequities and injustices in the criminal justice system.Top submissions as determined by a group of judges from the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota will be published in the Star Tribune and shared with leaders across our state and nation
The submission should be entirely created by students, although others may teach new skills, such as operating a camera, microphone or computer software. Submissions must come from young people between the ages of 10 and 18, using their age as of Dec. 31, 2020. You may also submit a group project with up to six friends (seven people total).
Written essays must be no more than 700 words, typed, double-spaced and in 12-point font. Video and audio submissions should be no longer than two minutes and must be submitted in a file format that can be uploaded to YouTube. Any materials from other people (research, writing, video or audio clips, etc.) must be given credit either in the submission or in an additional text document not more than 50 words long.
How Students Can Enter:
Questions can be sent to essaysubmissions@startribune.com. To enter, students should fill out the form below and submit your essay, video or audio file by Aug. 16. This is their chance to be passionate, be creative, and use their own personal experiences as evidence to argue for change in our community.
https://www.startribune.com/criminal-justice-reform-youth-essay-video-and-audio-contest/571568061/
Self-Care for Activists
submitted by carlson2@augsburg.edu
Please check out the new webpage on the Center for Wellness & Counseling site, “Self-Care for Activists.” “When you are involved in activism, community organizing, or social justice work, caring for yourself is tough. The emotional demands can quickly drain your energy reserves.” Learn how to take care of yourself so your activism can be sustainable for the long haul.
Plan ahead for Study Abroad/Away: Virtual appointments open now
submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu
Study Abroad & Away is operating remotely this summer and we have appointments available via Zoom! Our staff and peer advisors are here to support you – and summer is a great time to plan ahead for your study abroad/away adventure!
Choose from semester and short-term programs in the US and internationally in Spring 2021 and beyond. Short-term courses for spring break and summer 2021 will be traveling to Guatemala, New York City, Cuba, Germany, 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
You can also send us an email: abroad@augsburg.edu, or stop by our website, below.
Star Tribune and MN Urban Debate League Sponsor Criminal Justice Reform Essay, Video, and Audio Contest
submitted by chavezm@augsburg.edu
The killing of George Floyd and the unrest that followed have created a long-delayed but urgently needed discussion on police brutality, inequities in the criminal justice system and racial injustice more broadly.
The Minnesota Urban Debate League and Star Tribune Opinion believe in the power of young minds and voices. We want the best ideas of students between the ages of 10 and 18 about how our communities can continue the hard work of responding to these crucial challenges.The task is to create an original written essay, video or audio file which describes one or two specific changes our community, state or nation should make to reduce racial inequities and injustices in the criminal justice system.Top submissions as determined by a group of judges from the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota will be published in the Star Tribune and shared with leaders across our state and nation
The submission should be entirely created by students, although others may teach new skills, such as operating a camera, microphone or computer software. Submissions must come from young people between the ages of 10 and 18, using their age as of Dec. 31, 2020. You may also submit a group project with up to six friends (seven people total).
Written essays must be no more than 700 words, typed, double-spaced and in 12-point font. Video and audio submissions should be no longer than two minutes and must be submitted in a file format that can be uploaded to YouTube. Any materials from other people (research, writing, video or audio clips, etc.) must be given credit either in the submission or in an additional text document not more than 50 words long.
How Students Can Enter:
Questions can be sent to essaysubmissions@startribune.com. To enter, students should fill out the form below and submit your essay, video or audio file by Aug. 16. This is their chance to be passionate, be creative, and use their own personal experiences as evidence to argue for change in our community.
Augsburg Central Health Commons Needs Your Help
submitted by roser@augsburg.edu
Hello Auggies!
Augsburg Central Health Commons is taking donations to give to folks who visit us who may be experiencing homelessness or unstable housing. The Commons is always grateful for any donations, but the pandemic has made the need for donations greater than ever before.
If you have the following items that you are willing to donate contact Katie Clark: clarkk@augsburg.edu and/or Rachel Rose: roser@augsburg.edu for pick up or drop off information!
Desperately needed items:
-TENTS
-SLEEPING BAGS
-TARPS
-RAIN JACKETS
-WATER (example: https://www.amazon.com/365-EVERYDAY-VALUE-Spring-Water/dp/B074XVZLN8/ref=sr_1_9_0o_wf?almBrandId=VUZHIFdob2xlIEZvb2Rz&dchild=1&fpw=alm&keywords=water&qid=1594654791&sr=8-9)
-UNDERWEAR (NEW ADULT AND CHILDREN’S SIZES)
If you are looking for another way to help, get together with a group of your friends/family/neighbors to make hygiene kits. Reach out to us, Katie Clark: clarkk@augsburg.edu and/or Rachel Rose: roser@augsburg.edu for more information or if you have hygiene kits to donate!
What should you put in a hygiene kit? (Place inside of a gallon ziplock and make sure everything is new or unopened)
Here are some ideas:
-Travel size soap
-Travel size shampoo
-Travel size conditioner
-Travel size lotion
-Toothbrush
-Toothpaste
-Deodorant
-Floss (optional)
-Razor (double or triple-blade – no single)
-Socks (medium or large, NEW)
-Kleenex or hand wipes
Thank you!
– Augsburg Central Health Commons staff, volunteers, and your community <3
(see the link to Commons website for more information about how we help our community and ways you can help too!)
Health Commons Website
Meet Student Community Garden Coordinators
submitted by greena@augsburg.edu
Check out the Sabo Center blog to hear from this year’s student community garden coordinators! They’ve been working hard to get things planted and organized!
Healing from Racial Trauma Resources
submitted by carlson2@augsburg.edu
Please check out the new webpage on the Center for Wellness & Counseling site, “Healing from Racial Trauma.” The page includes resources on understanding racial trauma and historical trauma, as well as resources for coping and healing for BIPOC.