Augsburg University News and Announcements
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The Technology Enhanced Learning Committee has prepared a survey aimed at understanding the student experience this fall. We know you’ve been getting a lot of surveys lately. This short survey is your chance to tell us about the course formats and what your experiences have been like this semester. Hopefully we can use the information you provide to plan for the future.
Please take a moment to let us know what you think.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Meditation Video – A mindful meditation video by musician Michael Morris is available this election week. https://youtu.be/O1PP4alUmMc
Tuesday, November 3: With no classes on this day due to the election, Pastor Babette Chatman and Pastor Justin Lind-Ayres offer recorded words of hope and prayer on Election Day. https://youtu.be/HntMcWEcn9o
Wednesday, November 4: Open space for prayer, reflection, silence, and conversation (if needed) in Hoversten throughout morning – 10:00 a.m.-noon. Following ADSG’s event from 6 to 8 p.m., folks are welcome to join our Zoom Multicultural Worship at 8 p.m. along with conversation on “God and Politics” followed by holding space if needed. Join by Zoom:
https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/4751747427
Thursday, November 5 at 11:30 a.m.: Join us in Hoversten Chapel for in-person worship with a service of Healing for the Nation. The service will be live streamed on Zoom at https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/95460363994?pwd=S1lSdks0T1cvcm96ZDNTRTlmYndUUT09
Friday, November 6 at 10:40 a.m.: An All Saints Commemoration service combined with time to hold silence at 10:40 am for 8 minutes and 46 seconds. We remember all saints that have shaped our lives as we continue to remember George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, (and others) and our call for racial justice in God’s world. The Friday service will be streamed on Zoom at https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/95460363994?pwd=S1lSdks0T1cvcm96ZDNTRTlmYndUUT09 Check the Campus Ministry blog page for the weekly prayer. https://www.augsburg.edu/campusministry/blog/
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Donate your gently used and/or new winter jackets, gear (hats, mittens, scarves), and sweatshirts. Items will be given to People Serving People, a comprehensive emergency shelter in Minneapolis for families experiencing homelessness. All sizes needed, Infant to Adult, especially Adult XL-5X. Drop items from Monday, November 9 to Wednesday, December 2. Drop off sites: Si Melby 205 (Main Athletic Office, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. M-F); Christensen Center (Lower Level Admissions Suite; 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F).
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Strommen Career & Internship Center will not offer virtual resume and cover letter drop-in hours on Tuesday, November 3rd. This is due to the University’s declared holiday for Election Day. Virtual drop-in hours will resume Wednesday, November 4th at 11am via Zoom https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/93298957782
Resume resources are also available on the new and improved Strommen Community Moodle Site.
submitted by mayper@augsburg.edu
The Technology Enhanced Learning Committee has prepared a survey aimed at understanding the student experience this fall. We know you’ve been getting a lot of surveys lately. This short survey is your chance to tell us about the course formats and what your experiences have been like this semester. Hopefully we can use the information you provide to plan for the future.
Please take a moment to let us know what you think.
submitted by knutsonc@augsburg.edu
You are invited to participate in this year’s Augsburg Advent Vespers – A Virtual Service, celebrating the Advent and Christmas Seasons. Because this year’s service will be virtual, we would like to film Auggies singing “Silent Night” in the quad which will then be included in the video!
WHO: Open to students, faculty and staff – ALL ARE WELCOME!
(Space is limited to 25 participants; RSVP required with the attached Google Form)
WHEN: Thursday, November 12
(4:45 p.m. – Check in, placement and directions; 5-5:30 p.m. – Filming)
WHERE: Augsburg Quad
WHAT: Singing 1-verse of “Silent Night” (text provided)
VIEWING: 41st Annual Advent Vespers – A virtual service will premiere on Friday, December 4 at 7 p.m. (links provided closer to date!)
To participate, please RSVP using this form as soon as possible as space is limited! Questions? knutsonc@augsburg.edu
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Looking for some additional tools to support yourself in staying grounded during the stressful days ahead? Check out the new CWC webpage, Coping with Election Stress (link below).
Also, please look for our table in Christensen Center next Wednesday afternoon (2-3:30pm) for more information related to election anxiety. Additional resources and support can also be found on the CWC website, by scheduling an appointment with one of our counselors, or after hours by accessing our after hours urgent phone counseling line at 612-330-1707, option 1.
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If you’ve recently studied abroad/away or are just interested in living and working abroad after graduation, please consider The Japan Exchange Teachers Program (JET)! This is an amazing opportunity – and you don’t need to be an education major or a Japanese expert.
If you are graduating this academic year, apply by Nov 20 to be part of the 2021 cohort of Assistant Language (English) Teachers in Japan.
Want to know more? Join JET program alums for a virtual information session so you can ask questions of past participants!
Nov 5th, 2020 @ 1:00 – 2:00pm
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqcu6qqD0iHNJONRqWX5KAcBxtmGVn8BRd
Nov 10th, 2020 @ 5:00 – 6:00pm
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpdO2uqD8uGNVaT8IKfJ4zIDbGEH0BGIBu
The JET application deadline is November 20th!
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Looking for a dynamic and engaging course this spring? Want to hear from people all over the world to deepen your knowledge of international perspectives? If yes, we encourage you to register for an online course taught by CGEE staff this spring!
These courses are taught by Augsburg CGEE faculty from Mexico, Central America, and Southern Africa and will also bring in a variety of guest speakers and unique voices from around the globe using our community connections in those countries. Several courses also fulfill LAF graduation requirements.
Courses for spring 2021 semester include:
COMMUNICATION, FILM, & NEW MEDIA
COM 329-X: Intercultural Communication (Fulfills Augsburg Experience Requirement)
CROSS-CULTURAL STUDIES
CCS 495: Cross-cultural Perspectives: Feminisms in the Americas
HISTORY
HIS 156: The Crisis in Nicaragua: U.S. Destabilization or a Democratic Movement? (Fulfills LAF Humanities)
HIS 195/387: Apartheid, Mandela, and Post-Apartheid in Southern Africa (Fulfills LAF Humanities)
HIS 195/387: Mexican History, Cultures and Cosmovision (Fulfills LAF Humanities)
POLITICAL SCIENCE
POL 353: Political and Social Change in Namibia (fulfills LAF Social Sciences)
RELIGION
RLN 100-C: Religion, Vocation and the Search for Meaning I (fulfills Search for Meaning I)
RLN 409-B: Virtual Immersion: Topics: Faith, Vocation, & Social Change (fulfills Augsburg experience, Search for Meaning II OR Humanities LAF)
RLN 480-A: Virtual Immersion: Vocation and the Christian Faith (fulfills Augsburg Experience, and keystone)
SPANISH
SPA 112-F: Beginning Spanish II (fulfills Modern Language I)
SPA 212-A: Intermediate Spanish II (fulfills Modern Language II)
All of these courses will be available in records and registration, per your usual registration (https://terra.augsburg.edu/recreg/Pages/frmCourseSearch.aspx)
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Campus Ministry invites you to take a few moments of mindfulness today with a pre-recorded musical meditation led by musician and songwriter Michael Morris.
submitted by griesse@augsburg.edu
With the election on Tuesday, the quandary of what we will know and when we will know it, and the emotions that uncertainty can bring, it is important to remember that Augsburg stands against hate in speech and action. If you encounter any violations of our policies, please visit Augsburg’s new Report It web page. This page provides a list of reports you may submit that include a general incident report, discrimination and bias report, and others. The link to the web page is https://www.augsburg.edu/report/. If you have any questions or concerns, you may also contact me, Sarah Griesse, Dean of Students, at griesse@augsburg.edu.
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Taking care of yourself, at times of high stress, is critical to functioning well.
Nine Tips for Coping with Election Stress can be a helpful to consider for yourself
or to share with others ( Source: BU TODAY, Boston University).
https://www.bu.edu/articles/2020/nine-tips-for-coping-with-election-stress/
Take care in this challenging time and check out the CWC website for more resources.
Take Care,
Nancy Guilbeault, Director CWC
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Looking for some additional tools to support yourself in staying grounded during the stressful days ahead? Shine, a BIPOC owned and created self care app, offers an election anxiety playlist, and an interactive quiz for personalized tips to support you in navigating the days ahead.
Please look for our table in Christensen Center on Friday and Wednesday afternoon for more information related to election anxiety. Additional resources and support can also be found on the CWC website, by scheduling an appointment with one of our counselors, or after hours by accessing our after hours urgent phone counseling line at 612-330-1707, option 1.
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To ensure timely processing of payroll for the November 6 pay date, please submit any change forms for current 2020 benefits to HR by noon today, Friday, October 30. This includes routine HSA, retirement, direct deposit and tax withholding changes. Email hr@augsburg.edu if you have questions or need help.
Open Enrollment
The 2021 Open Enrollment for benefits-eligible staff and faculty will be November 2-13. Watch A-Mail for more information.
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
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Augsburg University will shift to a Test-Free Admissions Policy as the pandemic has added more risks and restrictions to test taking meaning test scores will not be used in making admission and scholarship decisions.
The policy takes effect immediately for the 2021 and fall 2022 application cycles, which is the remainder of a previous four-year pilot test-optional admissions policy.
This also aligned with Augsburg‘s holistic admissions process, which looks at quantitative metrics and beyond. The application-review process allows Augsburg to maintain the university’s academic standards and ensure the university admits students with the capacity to succeed here.
Augsburg introduced a faculty-approved test-optional admissions policy in April 2018. Submission of ACT or SAT test scores for admission became optional starting in fall 2019 for incoming undergraduate (first-year and transfer) student applicants.
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Check out the short-term study abroad programs coming up for Summer 2021. Now is a great time to plan ahead! ALL programs fulfill your AUGSBURG EXPERIENCE requirement, as well as other classes:
Apply by January 22, 2021
—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—
Writing la Dolce Vita: Food, Art, and Culture in Italy – Summer
HIS 170 — Food: A Global History (Humanities LAF)
HIS 440 — Upper Division Topics Course
ENL 221 — Writing about Art and Popular Culture
ENL 324 –Creative Non-Fiction
–MEXICO– (Apply by March 1)
Augsburg CGEE: Language and Culture
Augsburg CGEE: Medical Spanish and Clinical Observer ship
—SOUTH AFRICA—
Music Therapy in South Africa – 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)
submitted by mayper@augsburg.edu
The Technology Enhanced Learning Committee has prepared a survey aimed at understanding the student experience this fall. We know you’ve been getting a lot of surveys lately. This short survey is your chance to tell us about the course formats and what your experiences have been like this semester. Hopefully we can use the information you provide to plan for the future.
Please take a moment to let us know what you think.
submitted by tengwalm@augsburg.edu
Strommen Career Center will not offer virtual drop-in hours on Tuesday, November 3rd. This is due to the University’s recently declared holiday for Election day.
submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu
I’ve posted an update on our IT blog as to where we’re at with addressing the WiFi issues students on campus are reporting (Zoom disconnects, poor Zoom quality). https://inside.augsburg.edu/it/2020/10/29/fall-wifi-issues-update-10-28-2020/
Thank you students who have been giving us reports using the new WiFi issue reporting form on the Tech Desk website https://inside.augsburg.edu/techdesk/ . Your time spent filling out the form helps us diagnose the problems.
submitted by hermansb@augsburg.edu
Nomination Deadline: ASAP
Application Deadline November 15, 2020
Lead For Minnesota’s (LFMN) flagship program is a paid two-year high impact fellowship for leaders ages 21-30 to serve their hometowns, particularly in neighborhoods and communities where the narrative of success has meant leaving and never coming back.
Each Fellow works full-time alongside dynamic community leaders, local government and non-profit leaders to address critical challenges and recruit other young leaders to return to and remain in the community, and will receive ongoing support and training from LFMN to ensure they are critical contributors on priority projects from the start.
The summer before their fellowship begins, all Fellows receive 4 weeks of graduate level public administration, leadership, and equity training from leading institutions like the University of Minnesota and the Harvard Kennedy School’s Institute of Politics, while also joining other Fellows for retreats throughout the course of the two years.
Nominations: Professors, peers, and colleagues are invited to nominate outstanding candidates in their community. Nominees will be contacted by Lead For Minnesota regarding next steps.
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
Feeling Sick? Or, worried about exposure to someone confirmed with COVID-19? Student, faculty, and staff should report their status by filling out the self-reporting form. This form is for anyone who is on campus using Augsburg facilities.
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Are you looking for a quiet place to study or attend your Zoom classes? Then check out the remote learning rooms on the top floor of Lindell Library. Each room is equipped with a TV monitor and a white board for group work, and each can be reserved in advance – for a single study session or for all your zoom classes throughout the semester. Bring your own laptop or check out a Chromebook at the library’s front desk. For more information, see https://library.augsburg.edu/friendly.php?s=study.
NOTE: BECAUSE THESE ROOMS ARE PUBLIC SPACES, MASKS ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES
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To ensure timely processing of payroll for the November 6 pay date, if you have change forms for current 2020 benefits, please submit them to HR by noon on Friday, October 30. This includes routine HSA, retirement, direct deposit and tax withholding changes. Email hr@augsburg.edu if you have questions or need help.
Open Enrollment
The 2021 Open Enrollment for benefits-eligible staff and faculty will be November 2-13. Watch A-Mail for more information.
Secure Link to Human Resources & Payroll
To protect your information, forms containing sensitive data such as banking or social security numbers should not be emailed. For a secure delivery link go to https://augsburg.leapfile.net/ for submission. Please contact hr@augsburg.edu for questions.
Thank you so much! -Your HR & Payroll Team
submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu
Did you know that Augsburg has a study center in Cuernavaca, Mexico? It is one of the most popular (and affordable!) study abroad destinations for Auggies.
Augsburg CGEE programs in Mexico are ideal for any student interested in learning more about social change from the Mexican perspective. Students will take classes in English with a cohort of other students from the U.S. and will include a lot of interaction with the community. Host family stays, weekly programming with Mexican students from a local university, guest speakers, and excursions are all included! Internships are also available, for those who already speak some Spanish (two college level courses and above).
Auggies can also complete several graduation requirements, including: Natural Science (with lab), Fine Arts, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Recreational Wellness, Humanities, Search for Meaning II, Modern Language, and Augsburg Experience.
Plan ahead now – spring 2021 semester deadline is November 1st, or, fall 2021 deadline is April 1st. See yourself studying abroad in Mexico soon!
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The Technology Enhanced Learning Committee has prepared a survey aimed at understanding the student experience this fall. We know you’ve been getting a lot of surveys lately. This short survey is your chance to tell us about the course formats and what your experiences have been like this semester. Hopefully we can use the information you provide to plan for the future.
Please take a moment to let us know what you think.
submitted by carlson2@augsburg.edu
You can sign up for 2021 private health and dental insurance through MNsure starting next Sunday, November 1. Are you ready?
Click the link below for info on how to sign up. If you have questions about whether you might qualify for these plans, or for Medical Assistance (free insurance for those meeting income guidelines), contact Health Access MN at 651-645-0215 for free, expert enrollment assistance.
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Students, if you have a campus box (you can search yourself in the directory if you are unsure) make sure to check your campus box on a regular basis as there are several campus boxes that are getting full. Even if you are not expecting mail you may want to check as you may be still getting mail.
Thank You,
Mail Room Staff
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Check out the short-term study abroad programs coming up for Summer 2021. Now is a great time to plan ahead! ALL programs fulfill your AUGSBURG EXPERIENCE requirement, as well as other classes:
Apply by February 1, 2021
—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—
Writing la Dolce Vita: Food, Art, and Culture in Italy – Summer
HIS 170 — Food: A Global History (Humanities LAF)
HIS 440 — Upper Division Topics Course
ENL 221 — Writing about Art and Popular Culture
ENL 324 –Creative Non-Fiction
—CHINA—
Music Therapy in South Africa – 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)
submitted by hermansb@augsburg.edu
Nomination Deadline: ASAP
Application Deadline November 15, 2020
Lead For Minnesota’s (LFMN) flagship program is a paid two-year high impact fellowship for leaders ages 21-30 to serve their hometowns, particularly in neighborhoods and communities where the narrative of success has meant leaving and never coming back.
Each Fellow works full-time alongside dynamic community leaders, local government and non-profit leaders to address critical challenges and recruit other young leaders to return to and remain in the community, and will receive ongoing support and training from LFMN to ensure they are critical contributors on priority projects from the start.
The summer before their fellowship begins, all Fellows receive 4 weeks of graduate level public administration, leadership, and equity training from leading institutions like the University of Minnesota and the Harvard Kennedy School’s Institute of Politics, while also joining other Fellows for retreats throughout the course of the two years.
Nominations: Professors, peers, and colleagues are invited to nominate outstanding candidates in their community. Nominees will be contacted by Lead For America regarding next steps.
Read more about Lead for Minnesota here: https://www.leadforminnesota.org/
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
You are invited to listen to a podcast of the Liturgy of the Hours presented by Luther Seminary Chapel: https://liturgyofthehours.libsyn.com/all-saints-matins This week is a service of All Saints with readings offered by Pastor Babette Chatman. Prayer that goes with you wherever you may be. The Liturgy of the Hours is an ancient practice of prayer throughout the day to help keep track of time.
submitted by mayper@augsburg.edu
The Technology Enhanced Learning Committee has prepared a survey aimed at understanding the student experience this fall. We know you’ve been getting a lot of surveys lately. This short survey is your chance to tell us about the course formats and what your experiences have been like this semester. Hopefully we can use the information you provide to plan for the future.
Please take a moment to let us know what you think.
submitted by cashdar@augsburg.edu
Internal Augsburg departments and student organizations may table in the Christensen Center lobby at this time. There will be one group able to table in the morning and another able to table in the afternoon. Please contact University Events to make your reservation and to learn more about the COVID-19 protocols around this activity. Contact: events@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1104
*This activity is subject to change and will be updated on the University Events webpage if it does.
University Events webpage: https://inside.augsburg.edu/events/internal-tabling-request/
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Did you know that Augsburg has a presence in both Guatemala and Costa Rica?
On the semester program “Peace, Justice, and Community Engagement” students learn with and from grassroots community organizations dedicated to work on issues related to conflict, foreign policy, gender, and economic and social justice. Auggies can also complete several graduation requirements, including: Humanities, Search for Meaning II, Modern Language, and Augsburg Experience.
Plan ahead now – spring 2021 semester deadline is November 1st, or, fall 2021 deadline is April 1st. See yourself studying abroad in Central America soon!
submitted by hermansb@augsburg.edu
Nomination Deadline: ASAP
Application Deadline November 15, 2020
Lead For Minnesota’s (LFMN) flagship program is a paid two-year high impact fellowship for leaders ages 21-30 to serve their hometowns, particularly in neighborhoods and communities where the narrative of success has meant leaving and never coming back.
Each Fellow works full-time alongside dynamic community leaders, local government and non-profit leaders to address critical challenges and recruit other young leaders to return to and remain in the community, and will receive ongoing support and training from LFMN to ensure they are critical contributors on priority projects from the start.
The summer before their fellowship begins, all Fellows receive 4 weeks of graduate level public administration, leadership, and equity training from leading institutions like the University of Minnesota and the Harvard Kennedy School’s Institute of Politics, while also joining other Fellows for retreats throughout the course of the two years.
Nominations: Professors, peers, and colleagues are invited to nominate outstanding candidates in their community. Nominees will be contacted by Lead For America regarding next steps.
Nomination Form
Read more about Lead for Minnesota here: https://www.leadforminnesota.org/
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Students, if you have a campus box (you can search yourself in the directory if you are unsure) make sure to check your campus box on a regular basis as there are several campus boxes that are getting full. Even if you are not expecting mail you may want to check as you may be still getting mail.
Thank You,
Mail Room Staff
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On Tuesday, October 27th representatives from College Nannies and Tutors will host a virtual tabling event for Auggies!
Just click on the zoom link below anytime between 11:00 am-3:00 pm to learn more and ask questions. They have flexible part-time and full-time paid opportunities.
All attendees will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card.
If you are interested in working with children, College Nannies and Tutors is a perfect fit.
submitted by mayper@augsburg.edu
The Technology Enhanced Learning Committee has prepared a survey aimed at understanding the student experience this fall. We know you’ve been getting a lot of surveys lately. This short survey is your chance to tell us about the course formats and what your experiences have been like this semester. Hopefully we can use the information you provide to plan for the future.
Please take a moment to let us know what you think.
submitted by saladha@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s Education Department is pleased to announce multiple funding opportunities for licensure-track students of Color and Indigenous students. We were fortunate to receive a generous grant from the Minnesota Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER).
Only students who are juniors, seniors, or MAT status may apply. The grant will cover only courses that lead to licensure. Undergraduate and graduate students are required to apply each semester for a one or two credit tuition award. Student teaching grants are offered for students only one-time.
Undergraduate students:
The grant will cover 1 credit per semester at a cost of $1,228 for undergraduate students.
Graduate students:
The grant will cover 2 credits per semester at a cost of $509 per credit for a total of $1018.
Stipend for student teachers:
The grant will cover a one-time living award up to $1,500
Students who are interested must complete the grant application to receive fall 2020 tuition assistance.
Tuition reimbursement application:
https://forms.gle/cvd3cNhz79DTQeQv8
Student teaching stipend application:
https://forms.gle/esQ3wsuujHyUdTo87
Please share this information with students who may qualify to receive this grant and the last day to apply is 11/ 20/2020 for the fall semester.
Please reach out to Hana Salad if you have any questions at saladha@augsburg.edu
submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu
Check out the short-term study abroad programs coming up for Summer 2021. Now is a great time to plan ahead! ALL programs fulfill your AUGSBURG EXPERIENCE requirement, as well as other classes:
Apply by February 1, 2021
—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—
Writing la Dolce Vita: Food, Art, and Culture in Italy – Summer
HIS 170 — Food: A Global History (Humanities LAF)
HIS 440 — Upper Division Topics Course
ENL 221 — Writing about Art and Popular Culture
ENL 324 –Creative Non-Fiction
—CHINA—
Music Therapy in South Africa – 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)
submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu
I’ve posted an update on our IT blog as to where we’re at with addressing the WiFi issues students on campus are reporting (Zoom disconnects, poor Zoom quality).
https://inside.augsburg.edu/it/2020/10/22/fall-wifi-issues-update-10-21-2020/
Thank you students who have been giving us reports using the new WiFi issue reporting form on the Tech Desk website https://inside.augsburg.edu/techdesk/ . Your time spent filling out the form helps us diagnose the problems.
submitted by mayper@augsburg.edu
The Technology Enhanced Learning Committee has prepared a survey aimed at understanding the student experience this fall. We know you’ve been getting a lot of surveys lately. This short survey is your chance to tell us about the course formats and what your experiences have been like this semester. Hopefully we can use the information you provide to plan for the future.
Please take a moment to let us know what you think.
submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu
The Minnesota Senate provides an education program designed to provide opportunities for students to learn the legislative process. The 2021 legislative session will begin January 5 and is expected to conclude no later than May 17. Senate internships expose students to the legislative process and to the internal workings of a specific Senator’s office. The internships are flexible and are arranged between the individual Senator and the intern.
The due date for applications is Thursday, November 5, 2020. They will conduct screening interviews on Zoom followed by formal interviews with prospective offices shortly after that date. They hope to notify students of their status by mid to late December. The 2021 Senate internship program will be conducted remotely.
submitted by poessnec@augsburg.edu
Multicultural & LGBTQIA+ Student Services is excited to announce that Azania Tripp has been named the new Director, Pan-Afrikan Center.
Azania Tripp grew up in St. Cloud Minnesota. She has a Bachelor of Science in Youth Studies from the University of Minnesota and a Masters in Social Work from the University of Michigan. Her professional career began in Detriot, Michigan focusing on suicide prevention, adverse childhood experiences, and culture as sovereignty programming development. After Michigan, she moved to New York City, she worked for an organization that supported Men of Color that were previously incarcerated, experienced unstable housing and substance abuse. Her experience then expanded as site director in developing housing for youth and young adults. She supervised staff, provide counseling services, and did grant writing. As the Diversity Specialist at North Hennepin Community College, she organized the school’s first African American Immersion tour class. Her professional philosophy is implanting courageous communication to enhance people’s growth of the self and the community. Courageous communication is creating powerful spaces where people know their worth and dignity. Azania also pursues her artistic creativity in making beautiful unique collage jewelry and her current reading focuses on Afrofuturism.
Azania’s first day will be Monday, October 26th.
You can connect with Azania at tripp@augsburg.edu
A quick e-meet over the coming weeks would be a great way to welcome her in.
submitted by holleric@augsburg.edu
If you answered yes, then talk to a librarian! Reference librarians are available via Zoom each weekday 10 AM – 6 PM. Students (and faculty, too!) are invited to meet with a librarian by clicking the “Join us on Zoom” box on the library’s website.
For more in-depth research help, ask the librarian to schedule a personalized research consultation.
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The Technology Enhanced Learning Committee has prepared a survey aimed at understanding the student experience this fall. We know you’ve been getting a lot of surveys lately. This short survey is your chance to tell us about the course formats and what your experiences have been like this semester. Hopefully we can use the information you provide to plan for the future.
Please take a moment to let us know what you think.
submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu
Did you know that Augsburg has a study center in Cuernavaca,Mexico? It is one of the most popular (and affordable!) study abroad destinationsfor Auggies.
Augsburg CGEE programs in Mexico are ideal for any studentinterested in learning more about social change from the Mexican perspective. Studentswill take classes in English with a cohort of other students from the U.S. and willinclude a lot of interaction with the community. Host family stays, weeklyprogramming with Mexican students from a local university, guest speakers, andexcursions are all included! Internships are also available, for those whoalready speak some Spanish (two college level courses and above).
Auggies can also complete several graduation requirements, including:Natural Science (with lab), Fine Arts, Social and Behavioral Sciences,Recreational Wellness, Humanities, Search for Meaning II, Modern Language, and AugsburgExperience.
Plan ahead now – spring 2021 semester deadline is November 1st,or, fall 2021 deadline is April 1st. See yourself studying abroad inMexico soon!
submitted by clarkk@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Central Health Commons is looking for people interested in helping serve a community meal at Central Lutheran Church. Because of the constraints of Covid, only a certain amount of guests can enter the building at a time. And, with the cold upon us, we are trying to explore ways to allow more guests to come indoors and enjoy eating their meal inside the building. We can’t do this without more help. The meal is served Mondays 11am-2pm. Volunteer sign up’s and details can be found here https://volunteersignup.org/events/summary/165623. For questions or to explore other ways involved, email Katie at clarkk@augsburg.edu.
submitted by grayk2@augsburg.edu
The Strommen Career & Internship Center is here to support you! Our team can help you connect majors to careers, assist with career research and planning, internship search and registration, and job search guidance and prep (resume, cover letter, LinkedIn, interview practice, networking). Schedule an appointment with a Career Coach in Handshake and check out resources on our Strommen Community Moodle Site. https://moodle.augsburg.edu/community/course/view.php?id=425
submitted by vanclev1@augsburg.edu
Do you want to build technology skills for the workplace? Lindell Library is hiring a student assistant for the Digitization Lab! Help us make Augsburg’s history accessible by transforming archival resources into digital resources. You’ll build technology skills and work experience. Apply on Handshake or using this link: https://augsburg.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=124687&CNTRNO=14&TSTMP=1603290200887
submitted by dvorak@augsburg.edu
Check out the short-term study abroad programs coming up for Summer 2021. Now is a great time to plan ahead! ALL programs fulfill your AUGSBURG EXPERIENCE requirement, as well as other classes:
Apply by Jan 22, 2021
—CUBA—
Community, Arts, and Culture in Cuba
THR 295 (Fine Arts)
—GERMANY—
Science and Religion in Germany
REL 205 (Search for Meaning II) and/or CHM 102 (Lab Science) or SCI 490 (Keystone for Science majors)
—ITALY—
Writing la Dolce Vita: Food, Art, and Culture in Italy
HIS 170 — Food: A Global History (Humanities LAF)
HIS 440 — Upper Division Topics Course
ENL 221 — Writing about Art and Popular Culture
ENL 324 –Creative Non-Fiction
—CHINA—
—SOUTH AFRICA—
Music Therapy in South Africa
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)
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
You are invited to listen to a podcast of the Liturgy of the Hours presented by Luther Seminary Chapel: https://liturgyofthehours.libsyn.com/matins-in-ordinary-time-reformation This week is Reformation week. Prayer that goes with you wherever you may be. The Liturgy of the Hours is an ancient practice of prayer throughout the day to help keep track of time.
submitted by mayper@augsburg.edu
The Technology Enhanced Learning Committee has prepared a survey aimed at understanding the student experience this fall. We know you’ve been getting a lot of surveys lately. This short survey is your chance to tell us about the course formats and what your experiences have been like this semester. Hopefully we can use the information you provide to plan for the future.
Please take a moment to let us know what you think.
submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu
This fall Augsburg has received a grant from the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER) to provide technology resources to students in need with a particular focus on “students who are identified as Indigenous or a Person of Color, need accessible services, and/or are PELL eligible.” We have used the past few weeks to give priority access to such students. Now we’re moving into the phase where all students can check out this technology.
At the Library circulation desk you will find
– COWIN E7 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones (especially good for students with sensory needs or Zooming in a noisy environment)
– WACOM One Pen Tablets (used in math and sciences for equations and diagrams or Art for digital sketching)
Both items have a semester-long checkout period. We have limited quantities of each. No reservations required. These are available as first-come first-checkout items now.
submitted by hansonjl@augsburg.edu
The Technology Enhanced Learning Committee has prepared a survey aimed at understanding the student experience this fall. We know you’ve been getting a lot of surveys lately. This short survey is your chance to tell us about the course formats and what your experiences have been like this semester. Hopefully, we can use the information you provide to plan for the future.
Please take a moment to let us know what you think.
submitted by cashdar@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Bold speaker presentations are now available to watch on the Augsburg Bold webpage.
Katie Clark ’10 MAN, ’14 DNP – “Being Bold: Caring while in Solidarity”
Olivia House ’20 – “The Summer of Resistance By Black Youth”
Check them out!
submitted by lgeorge@augsburg.edu
The Capitol Pathways Internship Program is run by the Citizens League and is a PAID spring internship (January – May 2021) for college students who identify as Black, Indigenous or a person of color. Students will be paid a minimum of $15/hr and work a minimum of 10hrs/week throughout the internship period.
There is one more info session coming up for you to learn more:
10/27 at 1pm: https://zoom.us/j/92238508674
About Capitol Pathways:
With the long-term goal of making our government truly representative of our communities, the program opens access to the Minnesota Capitol to the next generation BIPOC leaders. Through this program, interns build relationships with established Capitol leaders, learn about the legislative process, gain exposure to various careers in policy and build a strong professional resume in the process. This is a program that provides students legislative, leadership and professional development training (with a cohort of up to 25 other students) alongside an immersive hands-on internship experience.
Learn more: https://citizensleague.org/projects/minnesota-capitol-pathways/students/
Read about the 2020 Augsburg cohort of Capitol Pathway interns here: https://www.augsburg.edu/strommen/2020/02/26/auggies-engaged-in-public-policy/
submitted by johns184@augsburg.edu
On Wednesday, 10/21, Executive Chef Fazli Ademi will be preparing a luncheon with cuisine from his homeland in Macedonia.
For an October treat, Root Beer Floats will be served in The Commons during lunch and dinner on Wednesday. You do not have to be on a meal plan to enjoy a float.
Please stop by and check out the fine food we serve in The Commons. If you don’t have a meal plan or flex points and you’d like to have lunch or dinner, you are able to purchase a meal with a credit card. We will be offering all meals at a special price on Wednesday. If you’re lucky, maybe you can talk a friend into purchasing your meal using their Friend Flex account.
See you Wednesday!
submitted by grayk2@augsburg.edu
Did you know, most employers will decide whether or not to consider your resume within six seconds? Develop a resume that demonstrates your attention to detail. Make sure your resume is formatted properly with bulleted statements and is free of errors. Visit our student Career Peer Advisors during virtual drop-in hours Tuesdays-Fridays 11am-4pm via Zoom. https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/93298957782
Additional resume and cover letter resources are also available on the new and improved Strommen Community Moodle Site.
submitted by dvorak@augsburg.edu
Did you know that Augsburg has a presence in both Guatemala and Costa Rica?
On the semester program “Peace, Justice, and Community Engagement” students learn with and from grassroots community organizations dedicated to work on issues related to conflict, foreign policy, gender, and economic and social justice. Auggies can also complete several graduation requirements, including: Humanities, Search for Meaning II, Modern Language, and Augsburg Experience.
Plan ahead now – spring 2021 semester deadline is November 1st and fall 2021 deadline is April 1st. See yourself studying abroad in Central America soon!
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
The AugSTEM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Funded by the National Science Foundation, AugSTEM Scholars receive scholarships of up to $10,000 per student per year. Scholars also become a part of the STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for summer research, faculty mentoring, and career development.
Eligibility:
-Enrolled at least half-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
-Within 5 semesters of graduating with a STEM degree as of Fall 2020 (graduating by December ‘22)
-Major GPA of 2.75 or higher (scholars will be expected to raise their GPA to 3.0 during program participation)
-U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
-Demonstrated financial need as determined by financial aid status (Pell or MN State grant eligible or equivalent)
Application deadline: Monday, October 19 at midnight
Faculty reference deadline: Monday, November 2 (applicants should get permission from one faculty member to serve as their reference and name them in their application)
Students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply as well as students who began at Augsburg.
For more information, go to: http://www.augsburg.edu/stem/augstem.
Questions? Contact: stem@augsburg.edu.
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Applications are now open for the 2020-21 NSF Aspire Scholarship. At Augsburg STEM majors include: biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and computer science.
Supports students pursuing a degree in STEM.
•Provides scholarships of $4,000 for the 2020-2021 academic year.
•Connects scholars with opportunities for career development.
•Open to current Augsburg students and incoming transfers.
Eligibility:
•Enrolled full-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
•Within 7 semesters of graduating
•Major GPA of 2.75 or higher
•U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
•Financial need as demonstrated by the FAFSA
•Pell or Minnesota State Grant eligible
Application deadline: October 19, 2020 at midnight
Faculty reference deadline: Monday, November 2 (applicants should get permission from one faculty member to serve as their reference and name them in their application)
Note: students who apply to the 2020-21 AugSTEM Scholars Program will automatically be considered for a 2020-21 NSF Aspire Scholarship.
For more information, go to: https://www.augsburg.edu/stem/nsf-aspire-scholarship/
Questions? Contact stem@augsburg.edu
submitted by jensen11@augsburg.edu
Submit poetry, prose, short stories, original music &/or music videos, short films, visual art (painting, drawing, digital, etc.)
https://www.instagram.com/p/CGgTlIjBpmH/?igshid=nd4m3z24xfuf
submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu
I’ve posted an update on our IT blog as to where we’re at with diagnosing the WiFi issues students on campus are reporting (Zoom disconnects, poor Zoom quality).
https://inside.augsburg.edu/it/2020/10/15/fall-wifi-issues-update-10-15-2020/
We have added a WiFi issue reporting form on the Tech Desk website https://inside.augsburg.edu/techdesk/ so that you can give us the information we need to track down these issues.
submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu
Check out the short-term study abroad programs coming up for Summer 2021. Now is a great time to plan ahead! ALL programs fulfill your AUGSBURG EXPERIENCE requirement, as well as other classes:
Apply by February 1, 2021
—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—
Writing la Dolce Vita: Food, Art, and Culture in Italy – Summer
HIS 170 — Food: A Global History (Humanities LAF)
HIS 440 — Upper Division Topics Course
ENL 221 — Writing about Art and Popular Culture
ENL 324 –Creative Non-Fiction
—CHINA—
Music Therapy in South Africa – 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)
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Applications are now open for the 2020-21 NSF Aspire Scholarship. At Augsburg STEM majors include: biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and computer science.
Supports students pursuing a degree in STEM.
•Provides scholarships of $4,000 for the 2020-2021 academic year.
•Connects scholars with opportunities for career development.
•Open to current Augsburg students and incoming transfers.
Eligibility:
•Enrolled full-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
•Within 7 semesters of graduating
•Major GPA of 2.75 or higher
•U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
•Financial need as demonstrated by the FAFSA
•Pell or Minnesota State Grant eligible
Application deadline: October 19, 2020 at midnight
Faculty reference deadline: Monday, November 2 (applicants should get permission from one faculty member to serve as their reference and name them in their application)
Note: students who apply to the 2020-21 AugSTEM Scholars Program will automatically be considered for a 2020-21 NSF Aspire Scholarship.
For more information, go to: https://www.augsburg.edu/stem/nsf-aspire-scholarship/
Questions? Contact stem@augsburg.edu
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
The AugSTEM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Funded by the National Science Foundation, AugSTEM Scholars receive scholarships of up to $10,000 per student per year. Scholars also become a part of the STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for summer research, faculty mentoring, and career development.
Eligibility:
-Enrolled at least half-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
-Within 5 semesters of graduating with a STEM degree as of Fall 2020 (graduating by December ‘22)
-Major GPA of 2.75 or higher (scholars will be expected to raise their GPA to 3.0 during program participation)
-U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
-Demonstrated financial need as determined by financial aid status (Pell or MN State grant eligible or equivalent)
Application deadline: Monday, October 19 at midnight
Faculty reference deadline: Monday, November 2 (applicants should get permission from one faculty member to serve as their reference and name them in their application)
Students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply as well as students who began at Augsburg.
For more information, go to: http://www.augsburg.edu/stem/augstem.
Questions? Contact: stem@augsburg.edu.
submitted by grayk2@augsburg.edu
As midterm and other holiday breaks are approaching, it is always good to get out there and work a few extra hours (or do homework). Head over to Handshake to find jobs both on-campus at Augsburg and off-campus. The possibilities are endless as you can add filters and customize your search to fit your needs and interests. As always, feel free to reach out to the Strommen Center and check our online resources!
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
The AugSTEM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Funded by the National Science Foundation, AugSTEM Scholars receive scholarships of up to $10,000 per student per year. Scholars also become a part of the STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for summer research, faculty mentoring, and career development.
Eligibility:
-Enrolled at least half-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
-Within 5 semesters of graduating with a STEM degree as of Fall 2020 (graduating by December ‘22)
-Major GPA of 2.75 or higher (scholars will be expected to raise their GPA to 3.0 during program participation)
-U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
-Demonstrated financial need as determined by financial aid status (Pell or MN State grant eligible or equivalent)
Application deadline: Monday, October 19 at midnight
Students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply as well as students who began at Augsburg.
For more information, go to: http://www.augsburg.edu/stem/augstem.
Questions? Contact: stem@augsburg.edu.
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Applications are now open for the 2020-21 NSF Aspire Scholarship. At Augsburg STEM majors include: biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and computer science.
Supports students pursuing a degree in STEM.
•Provides scholarships of $4,000 for the 2020-2021 academic year.
•Connects scholars with opportunities for career development.
•Open to current Augsburg students and incoming transfers.
Eligibility:
•Enrolled full-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
•Within 7 semesters of graduating
•Major GPA of 2.75 or higher
•U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
•Financial need as demonstrated by the FAFSA
•Pell or Minnesota State Grant eligible
Application deadline: October 19, 2020 at midnight.
Note: students who apply to the 2020-21 AugSTEM Scholars Program will automatically be considered for a 2020-21 NSF Aspire Scholarship.
For more information, go to: https://www.augsburg.edu/stem/nsf-aspire-scholarship/
Questions? Contact stem@augsburg.edu
submitted by cswanson@augsburg.edu
To ensure timely processing of payroll for the Oct. 23 pay date, if you have forms to send, please submit them to HR by noon on Friday, Oct. 16. 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 changed to Monday of Pay Weeks
Please note that all timesheet submissions AND approvals have moved up to Mondays during pay weeks. Timesheets can be submitted on Friday for supervisors to approve by noon on Mondays.
Secure Link to Human Resources & Payroll
To protect your information, forms containing sensitive data such as banking or social security numbers should not be emailed. For a secure delivery link go to https://augsburg.leapfile.net/ for submission. Please contact hr@augsburg.edu for questions.
Thank you so much! -Your HR & Payroll Team
submitted by frederil@augsburg.edu
Augsburg Student Music Therapy Association would like to gauge interest in events, resources, activities, and academic assistance. Any questions or comments please email frederil@augsburg.edu. Please fill out ASAP!
Click here for survey –> https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9RF3DJD
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Applications are now open for the 2020-21 NSF Aspire Scholarship. At Augsburg STEM majors include: biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and computer science.
Supports students pursuing a degree in STEM.
•Provides scholarships of $4,000 for the 2020-2021 academic year.
•Connects scholars with opportunities for career development.
•Open to current Augsburg students and incoming transfers.
Eligibility:
•Enrolled full-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
•Within 7 semesters of graduating
•Major GPA of 2.75 or higher
•U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
•Financial need as demonstrated by the FAFSA
•Pell or Minnesota State Grant eligible
Application deadline: October 19, 2020 at midnight.
Note: students who apply to the 2020-21 AugSTEM Scholars Program will automatically be considered for a 2020-21 NSF Aspire Scholarship.
For more information, go to: https://www.augsburg.edu/stem/nsf-aspire-scholarship/
Questions? Contact stem@augsburg.edu
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
The AugSTEM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Funded by the National Science Foundation, AugSTEM Scholars receive scholarships of up to $10,000 per student per year. Scholars also become a part of the STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for summer research, faculty mentoring, and career development.
Eligibility:
-Enrolled at least half-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
-Within 5 semesters of graduating with a STEM degree as of Fall 2020 (graduating by December ‘22)
-Major GPA of 2.75 or higher (scholars will be expected to raise their GPA to 3.0 during program participation)
-U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
-Demonstrated financial need as determined by financial aid status (Pell or MN State grant eligible or equivalent)
Application deadline: Monday, October 19 at midnight
Students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply as well as students who began at Augsburg.
For more information, go to: http://www.augsburg.edu/stem/augstem.
Questions? Contact: stem@augsburg.edu.
submitted by ortizrg@augsburg.edu
Welcome, this is a survey for you to let ADSG know how you have been doing since this seamster started. We care about your well-being. We want to make sure we can address any concerns you may have.
submitted by ortizrg@augsburg.edu
Welcome, this is a survey for you to let ADSG know how you have been doing since this seamster started. We care about your well-being. We want to make sure we can address any concerns you may have.
submitted by holleric@augsburg.edu
Reference librarians are staffing a virtual reference desk and providing general research support via Zoom each weekday 10 AM – 6 PM. Students and faculty are invited to meet with a librarian by clicking the “Join us on Zoom” box on the library’s website.
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
The AugSTEM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Funded by the National Science Foundation, AugSTEM Scholars receive scholarships of up to $10,000 per student per year. Scholars also become a part of the STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for summer research, faculty mentoring, and career development.
Eligibility:
-Enrolled at least half-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
-Within 5 semesters of graduating with a STEM degree as of Fall 2020 (graduating by December ‘22)
-Major GPA of 2.75 or higher (scholars will be expected to raise their GPA to 3.0 during program participation)
-U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
-Demonstrated financial need as determined by financial aid status (Pell or MN State grant eligible or equivalent)
Application deadline: Monday, October 19 at midnight
Students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply as well as students who began at Augsburg.
For more information, go to: http://www.augsburg.edu/stem/augstem.
Questions? Contact: stem@augsburg.edu.
submitted by grayk2@augsburg.edu
We are so close to midterms and the semester will wrap up in no time!
If you still need to fulfill your Augsburg Experience graduation requirement or are looking for an internship for spring or summer 2021, head over to our Handshake and Community Moodle pages to start your internship search. Luckily, there is still time in the semester to search and apply but you shouldn’t wait too long, positions for upcoming semesters may fill fast! Feel free to email us at careers@augsburg.edu or visit our Strommen Moodle Community page and website for more information.
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Applications are now open for the 2020-21 NSF Aspire Scholarship. At Augsburg STEM majors include: biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and computer science.
Supports students pursuing a degree in STEM.
•Provides scholarships of $4,000 for the 2020-2021 academic year.
•Connects scholars with opportunities for career development.
•Open to current Augsburg students and incoming transfers.
Eligibility:
•Enrolled full-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
•Within 7 semesters of graduating
•Major GPA of 2.75 or higher
•U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
•Financial need as demonstrated by the FAFSA
•Pell or Minnesota State Grant eligible
Application deadline: October 19, 2020 at midnight.
Note: students who apply to the 2020-21 AugSTEM Scholars Program will automatically be considered for a 2020-21 NSF Aspire Scholarship.
For more information, go to: https://www.augsburg.edu/stem/nsf-aspire-scholarship/
Questions? Contact stem@augsburg.edu
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Applications are now open for the 2020-21 NSF Aspire Scholarship. At Augsburg STEM majors include: biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and computer science.
Supports students pursuing a degree in STEM.
•Provides scholarships of $4,000 for the 2020-2021 academic year.
•Connects scholars with opportunities for career development.
•Open to current Augsburg students and incoming transfers.
Eligibility:
•Enrolled full-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
•Within 7 semesters of graduating
•Major GPA of 2.75 or higher
•U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
•Financial need as demonstrated by the FAFSA
•Pell or Minnesota State Grant eligible
Application deadline: October 19, 2020 at midnight.
Note: students who apply to the 2020-21 AugSTEM Scholars Program will automatically be considered for a 2020-21 NSF Aspire Scholarship.
For more information, go to: https://www.augsburg.edu/stem/nsf-aspire-scholarship/
Questions? Contact stem@augsburg.edu
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
The AugSTEM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Funded by the National Science Foundation, AugSTEM Scholars receive scholarships of up to $10,000 per student per year. Scholars also become a part of the STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for summer research, faculty mentoring, and career development.
Eligibility:
-Enrolled at least half-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
-Within 5 semesters of graduating with a STEM degree as of Fall 2020 (graduating by December ‘22)
-Major GPA of 2.75 or higher (scholars will be expected to raise their GPA to 3.0 during program participation)
-U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
-Demonstrated financial need as determined by financial aid status (Pell or MN State grant eligible or equivalent)
Application deadline: Monday, October 19 at midnight
Students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply as well as students who began at Augsburg.
For more information, go to: http://www.augsburg.edu/stem/augstem.
Questions? Contact: stem@augsburg.edu.
submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu
Augsburg University and Barnes & Noble College are excited to welcome Sam Gunter as the new bookstore manager. Sam comes to us with experience opening and managing the Barnes & Noble bookstore at Creighton University. Join me in welcoming Sam!
Sam’s email is gunters@augsburg.edu.
submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu
Check out the short-term study abroad programs coming up for Summer 2021. Now is a great time to plan ahead! ALL programs fulfill your AUGSBURG EXPERIENCE requirement, as well as other classes:
Apply by February 1, 2021
—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—
Writing la Dolce Vita: Food, Art, and Culture in Italy – Summer
HIS 170 — Food: A Global History (Humanities LAF)
HIS 440 — Upper Division Topics Course
ENL 221 — Writing about Art and Popular Culture
ENL 324 –Creative Non-Fiction
—CHINA—
Music Therapy in South Africa – 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)
submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu
Have you ever considered a career with the federal government?
If you were asked to name people who work for the federal government, you might start by listing off high-ranking elected officials. However, the federal government hires employees of all skill, education, and experience levels—no televised debates required. No matter what your professional interests are, you can find a job that fits your strengths.
Once you’ve found a federal job that interests you, you’ll start to notice some key differences in the hiring process. To begin with, did you know that a winning federal resume follows different rules than one for the private or nonprofit sectors? (For example, it’s not uncommon for a federal resume to be four or five pages! But more on that later.) The usual tips are important, but there are some specifics about federal resumes that you should keep in mind.
Following are pre-recorded videos that will guide you in your job search.
Searching for a Federal Job: https://www.facebook.com/MississippiRiverNPS/videos/297700901618866
Federal Resumes: https://www.facebook.com/MississippiRiverNPS/videos/1735608726562838
Applying for a Federal Job & Managing the Questionnaires: https://www.facebook.com/MississippiRiverNPS/videos/253408019071386
submitted by poessnec@augsburg.edu
Multicultural & LGBTQIA+ Student Services is excited to announce that Azania Tripp has been named the new Director, Pan-Afrikan Center.
Azania Tripp grew up in St. Cloud Minnesota. She has a Bachelor of Science in Youth Studies from the University of Minnesota and a Masters in Social Work from the University of Michigan. Her professional career began in Detriot, Michigan focusing on suicide prevention, adverse childhood experiences, and culture as sovereignty programming development. After Michigan, she moved to New York City, she worked for an organization that supported Men of Color that were previously incarcerated, experienced unstable housing and substance abuse. Her experience then expanded as site director in developing housing for youth and young adults. She supervised staff, provide counseling services, and did grant writing. As the Diversity Specialist at North Hennepin Community College, she organized the school’s first African American Immersion tour class. Her professional philosophy is implanting courageous communication to enhance people’s growth of the self and the community. Courageous communication is creating powerful spaces where people know their worth and dignity. Azania also pursues her artistic creativity in making beautiful unique collage jewelry and her current reading focuses on Afrofuturism.
Azania’s first day will be Monday, October 26th.
Be on the look our for more info about Azania’s contact information, and be sure to drop her a virtual hello.
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
At Augsburg University, our faculty and staff want to ensure our students have the best educational experience possible during these unprecedented times. The National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) developed a short questionnaire that will provide vital information to help evaluate your experience this term. Your participation is critical and should only take 3 minutes, so I hope you will complete NSSE Pulse in the next day or two. You can click the link below to start NSSE Pulse.
More information about NSSE Pulse can be found at https://nsse.indiana.edu/nsse/survey-instruments/pulse/index.html. If you have other questions, please contact the university’s Director of Assessment, Ben Denkinger, at denkinge@augsburg.edu.
Thank you in advance for taking a few moments to reflect on your experiences and help us strengthen Augsburg University!
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
This is just a reminder that tomorrow is the last day to vote for staff senate candidates. Staff members, please take time to vote if you haven’t already.
Augsburg University’s Staff Senate is composed of six members who are nominated and elected by their peers for a two-year term as well as two additional at-large members, appointed by Staff Senate. All members have the option to serve a third year. The senators serve Augsburg University and its staff by providing a forum to foster and promote a positive and meaningful dialogue among staff, faculty, students and administration by advising in decision making processes, by serving as an advocate for staff, by promoting professional development opportunities, and by recognition of staff’s contributions to furthering and upholding the mission and values of Augsburg University. You can learn more about the Staff Senate on our webpage.
Please review the list of nominees and vote for two candidates you would like to see on the Staff Senate using the link that staff received by email. The deadline for voting is 5:00 pm on Friday, October 9th.
submitted by koh@augsburg.edu
Augsburg undergraduate students needed for a focus group!
There is still space available to join a focus group to share your opinion about our convocation series at Augsburg University. This focus group is on Wednesday, October 14th, 3-4pm via Zoom.
The goal of these focus groups is to hear Augsburg student experiences to inform changes in our convocation series. We will use the opinions of those who participate to inform changes moving forward. Notes from the focus groups will be compiled and shared with Provost Karen Kaivola. Participants are required to sign-up in advance; each student will receive a $10 e-gift card.
If you’re interested, please email Prof. Koh (koh@augsburg.edu) to sign up.
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
Join Rebecca John, vice president of operations, and other panelists to check in on our progress during this fall semester, ask questions, and share lessons you’ve learned in the course of your work. Register for a Zoom session on the All Hands Page (login required).
October 8, 10 a.m.
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
Please put in a custodial request to refill hand sanitizer in building dispensers if they’re empty as well as for more disinfectant wipes, towels, and spray for cleaning up common spaces in offices and similar shared spaces after use.
submitted by guilbeau@augsburg.edu
RELAX, LISTEN, AND DON’T MISS THIS VIDEO FEATURING DIANNE DETLOFF SHARING INFORMATION ABOUT CWC SERVICES. IT’S ALMOST LIKE SEEING HER IN PERSON! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5d6Xk1ez7gw
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, BE SURE TO CALL DIANNE at 612-330-1707
OR SEND HER AN EMAIL at detloff@augsburg.edu. PLAN ON BEING LISTENED TO!
IN ADDITION, PLEASE VISIT THE CWC WEB PAGE FOR ADDITIONAL CWC RESOURCES.
THE CWC STAFF WISHES YOU WELL!
Nancy Guilbeault, Director CWC
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
This video by Augsburg’s Center for Wellness and Counseling provides info about their services and how to schedule counseling appointments.
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
Feeling Sick? Or, worried about exposure to someone confirmed with COVID-19? Student, faculty, and staff should report their status by filling out the self-reporting form. This form is for anyone who is on campus using Augsburg facilities.
submitted by grayk2@augsburg.edu
Are you looking for internships, research, volunteering, or other experiences during your time at Augsburg? Or for employment, fellowships, graduate study, or other opportunities post-Augsburg? If so, you will want to ensure both your resume and cover letter are up-to-date and tailored for the position(s) you are applying to. Strommen’s Career Peer Advisors are available Tuesdays-Fridays 11am-4pm via Zoom for resume and cover letter reviews. https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/93298957782
Additional resume & cover letter resources can be found on the Strommen Moodle Community Site
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
The Staff Senate has two open seats and now is the time to fill them.
Augsburg University’s Staff Senate is composed of six members who are nominated and elected by their peers for a two-year term as well as two additional at-large members, appointed by Staff Senate. All members have the option to serve a third year. The senators serve Augsburg University and its staff by providing a forum to foster and promote a positive and meaningful dialogue among staff, faculty, students and administration by advising in decision making processes, by serving as an advocate for staff, by promoting professional development opportunities, and by recognition of staff’s contributions to furthering and upholding the mission and values of Augsburg University. You can learn more about the Staff Senate on our webpage.
Staff members received an email with a link to vote. Please review the list of nominees and vote for two candidates you would like to see on the Staff Senate. The deadline for voting is 5:00 pm on Friday, October 9th.
submitted by johns184@augsburg.edu
Following up on our Ethiopian meal prepared by Misan Gebre a couple of weeks ago, we will be featuring a meal prepared by one of our cooks, Jose Flores. Jose is of Puerto Rican descent and in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, will be preparing some of his favorite recipes from Puerto Rico.
Please visit and greet Jose, Hola, ¿cómo estás?
submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
Trinity Church’s neighborhood homework help program is looking for a student employee! Check out the position on Handshake.
submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
Check out this webpage to learn about how to receive grocery deliveries from Campus Cupboard, our campus food shelf:
submitted by gocmen@augsburg.edu
Since 2008, the Diversity Awards Program recognizes individuals or organizations showcasing exemplary insight and fortitude in the area of workplace diversity.
Nominations are submitted for individuals, organizations, or a group within an organization such as an Employee Resource Group or Diversity Council.
