Category: General Announcements

submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu

Augsburg University students discuss the importance of wearing face coverings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Watch the video here

submitted by koh@augsburg.edu

There is still space available to join a focus group on Wednesday, October 14th, 3-4pm (via Zoom) to share your opinion about our convocation series at Augsburg University.

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 (taken by a student volunteer in the group, and Prof. Koh) 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.

https://www.augsburg.edu/convo/

submitted by suter@augsburg.edu

Do you need a document notarized? If so Augsburg can help. Following is a list of the current public notaries on the Augsburg Minneapolis campus.

Mike Suter x1054 Christensen Center 6 – Copy Center
suter@augsburg.edu Mon – Fri 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Cyndi Berg x1212 Memorial Hall 130 – Office of the President
bergc2@augsburg.edu By appointment only

If you need a document notarized, please call or email to determine availability and set an appointment (from off campus, the number is prefixed by 612-330-xxxx). Bring ID: Drivers License, Passport, or other government photo ID.

The notary must WATCH you sign the papers you are bringing, please do not sign ahead. If you need your spouse or witness(es) to also sign, please bring them with you.

If you are a staff/faculty that is a notary and would like to be added to these listings please contact suter@augsburg.edu.

submitted by reeck@augsburg.edu

VocalEssence is a premier choral music organization located in Minneapolis that focuses on bringing concerts and events; learning and engagement programs; contests and awards; and commissioning and recording to local Minnesota communities.

Currently the VocalEssence Marketing and Public Relations department is seeking a Spanish-speaking student intern to assist in expanding its reach to Spanish-speaking families. This position would mainly help with the overall production of bilingual materials related to promotion of VocalEssence events. The position may also help research press contact lists for print, radio, online and TV; identify groups to participate in our events; update the website using a content-managed system; write and edit collateral materials; and/or maintain concert and photo archives. Additional duties could be assigned depending on the intern’s skills and interests.

If you are interested in this position, please contact Katrina Wallmeyer at katrina@vocalessence.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/matins-in-ordinary-time-26a-0
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. This season we offer Matins: prayer for the morning time.

If you missed chapel yesterday, the service with Pastor Justin Lind-Ayres preaching on “With Boldness, We Bear Witness,” is available on YouTube.

Chapel link for September 29

submitted by poessnec@augsburg.edu

It’s with great excitement and energy to announce a brand new campus-wide initiative; Just Report It: Auggies Act.

Just Report It: Auggies Act is a new way the university provides students and employees with an easy, centralized, and confidential way of reporting concerns, violations of the Student Conduct Code, Title IX, Discrimination and Bias, and more.

Starting in October, this will be the new way the campus community can report concerns of Discrimination & Bias, Incident Reporting, Sexual Misconduct & Title IX, Students of Concern, and Student Grievances & General Concerns. Existing report forms will no longer be used.

Please visit the Report It landing page, to learn more.
https://www.augsburg.edu/report/

As this software rolls out, be on the lookout for more opportunities to learn more about this initiative and how it will benefit our campus community.

Remember, if you see something, say something.

Just Report It: Auggies Act Landing Page

submitted by grayk2@augsburg.edu

The Strommen Center’s Career Peer Advisors are trained, ready, and available to review your resume and cover letter via Zoom. Tuesday-Friday 11am-4pm. Whether you’re creating your resume and cover letter for the first time or if you’re applying for the job or internship of your dreams, the Strommen Center is here to support you!

Meet with a Career Peer Advisor via Zoom

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.

Click here for more details

submitted by dupont@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 12 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 dupont@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 johnso31@augsburg.edu

My name is Megan Johnson and I am a 2019 graduate from Augsburg! I know that this coming election is one of the biggest elections of our lifetimes, so I’ve been trying to think of a way to help make sure as many people vote as possible.

This made me think about the 2016 election when I was a sophomore. Everyone was telling me how important it was to vote, but no one told me how to vote! I remember being overwhelmed with the whole process because I was living on campus but I was registered to vote at my parents’ house. And, of course, with this year being 2020, voting is even more confusing with distance voting!

So, with all of that said, I put together a step-by-step instructional PDF on How to Vote in Minnesota this year! The PDF is interactive so you can click anything in green to go to the necessary websites. Specifically, this PDF walks you through how to vote via absentee (mail-in) ballot. However, you can of course follow the first two steps and then vote in person on November 3rd, but I’d recommend using an absentee (mail-in) ballot and then either mailing it in or dropping it off in person (both are explained in the PDF). You can vote via absentee ballot anytime between now and November!

To view the directions, click the link and download the attached PDF then open it with your preferred PDF viewing app. If you have any questions about the process of voting or using the PDF, please feel free to email me at themeganellen28@gmail.com.

I hope this helps make this voting process easier for you!

How to Vote in Minnesota PDF

submitted by koh@augsburg.edu

Please sign-up for ONE small focus group (max 5 students per group, see dates below) to share your opinion about our convocation series at Augsburg University.

• Friday, Oct. 2nd, 4-5pm
• Tuesday., Oct. 6th, 7-8pm
• Wednesday, October 14th, 3-4pm

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 (taken by a student volunteer in the group, and Prof. Koh) 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. Space is limited to a total of 16 students.

https://www.augsburg.edu/convo/

submitted by poessnec@augsburg.edu

It’s with great excitement and energy to announce a brand new campus-wide initiative; Just Report It: Auggies Act.

Just Report It: Auggies Act is a new way the university provides students and employees with an easy, centralized, and confidential way of reporting concerns, violations of the Student Conduct Code, Title IX, Discrimination and Bias, and more.

Starting in October, this will be the new way the campus community can report concerns of Discrimination & Bias, Incident Reporting, Sexual Misconduct & Title IX, Students of Concern, and Student Grievances & General Concerns. Existing report forms will no longer be used.

Please visit the Report It landing page, to learn more.
https://www.augsburg.edu/report/

As this software rolls out, be on the lookout for more opportunities to learn more about this initiative and how it will benefit our campus community.

Remember, if you see something, say something.

Just Report It: Auggies Act Landing Page

submitted by villagra@augsburg.edu

Looking to apply for that position but they require a cover letter you don’t have?
Don’t even worry about it. The best thing to do is to head over to our Strommen Community Moodle Site and check out our cover letter resources! Whether you want to look at how to format your cover letter, what to write in it, or even how to start it from scratch, our cover letter resources will tell you all you need to know.

Strommen Community Moodle Site

submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu

To receive free food deliveries from the Campus Cupboard, Augsburg’s food shelf that is run by the Campus Kitchen program, check out this webpage:

https://inside.augsburg.edu/foodshelf/

submitted by dupont@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 12 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 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—
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)

Get detailed information about these short term programs

submitted by grayk2@augsburg.edu

A resume is the first piece of information about you a potential employer will see. It’s crucial that it is prepared well. Meeting with a student Career Peer Advisor is a great way to get specific feedback and tailor the document to the position you want. Our Career Peer Advisors are ready to help you 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.

Strommen Community Moodle Site

submitted by koh@augsburg.edu

Have your voice heard!

Please sign-up for ONE small focus group (max 5 students per group, see dates below) to share your opinion about our convocation series at Augsburg University.

• Friday, Oct. 2nd, 4-5pm
• Tuesday., Oct. 6th, 7-8pm
• Wednesday, October 14th, 3-4pm

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 (taken by a student volunteer in the group, and Prof. Koh) 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. Space is limited to a total of 16 students.

https://www.augsburg.edu/convo/

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

U.S. Bank is one of the Strommen Career & Internship Services employer partners and they are hiring over 100 summer 2021 interns!! They also have full-time entry level positions posted. All hiring is finalized in early October, so don’t miss out!

Types of roles:
• Accounting
• Business analyst
• Community banking
• Data analytics
• Digital engagement
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Marketing/
Communications
• Legal*
• Operations services
• Portfolio management
• Relationship management
• Risk management and
compliance
• Software development
• Technology services
• Strategy*
* graduate program only

The application process is easy, find the position on Handshake that interests you and click apply! You will be asked to upload your resume .

Need help with your resume: Strommen Center offers Resume Reviews
Tuesday-Friday 11:00-4:00 Zoom link: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/93298957782

U.S. Bank 2021 Undergraduate Internships

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

The deadline for nominations is today at 5:00 pm! Staff Senate is accepting nominations for two open seats. To nominate someone to serve on Staff Senate, or to nominate yourself, please fill out this form by clicking on this link https://forms.gle/exzHv3qsucyRffo48.

Augsburg staff will be able to vote for Staff Senate nominees from October 2 to October 9. The winners will be announced by October 21.

For more information on Staff Senate, visit our website at https://inside.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/.

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

The “Justice for George Floyd Initiatives” page is updated daily with added events, resources, and opportunities get involved. Check back regularly.

Justice for George Floyd Initiatives

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.

Submit a request

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.

Strommen Community Moodle Site

submitted by hermansb@augsburg.edu

As a member of the Institute of International Education, Augsburg University has been invited to nominate up to 5 students for consideration for the Western Union Foundation Grant which will deliver support to up to 25 students in need, each recipient receiving USD $10,000.

Priority will be given to refugees, migrants, immigrants, and displaced persons.

Eligibility requirements include:
* Must be a student with international citizenship currently enrolled in the 2020 academic year and already residing in the USA. (Visa status information is NOT collected as a part of the nomination/award process.)
* Must be able to demonstrate a severe disruption to their ability to pay for expenses (tuition & fees, health insurance, housing).

If you are eligible for this grant and would like to be nominated by Augsburg University, please fill in the form below by September 27, 2020.

Any questions can be directed to Bettine at hermansb@augsburg.edu

Western Union Foundation Grant | Augsburg University Nomination Application

submitted by mckinnes@augsburg.edu

If so, STEM Peer Mentoring wants you!

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

Having a mentor in STEM Peer Mentoring can be a major benefit in establishing the success of your STEM career. If you’re a First-year or Sophomore in a STEM major, interested in having a mentor, and want to learn more about internships, scholarships, certain classes, etc. — this is for you!!

Augsburg’s STEM majors include:

-Biology
-Biochemistry
-Biopsychology
-Chemistry
-Computer Science
-Environmental Studies
-Mathematics
-Physics

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

Generally, students are asked to commit about 3-4 hours/month of involvement as they meet one-on-one with their mentor and attend occasional group meetings.
Please apply! Complete the application below by Friday 10/2/20. Any questions can be sent to stempeer@augsburg.edu.

Link to Application

submitted by mckinnes@augsburg.edu

If so, STEM Peer Mentoring wants you!

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

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

Augsburg’s STEM majors include:
-Biology
-Bio-Chemistry (NEW!)
-Bio-psychology
-Chemistry
-Computer Science
-Environmental Studies
-Mathematics
-Physics

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

Generally, students are asked to commit about 3-4 hours/month of involvement as they meet one-on-one with their mentee and attend occasional group meetings.

Please apply! Complete the application below by Friday, 10/2. Any questions can be sent to stempeer@augsburg.edu.

Link to Application

submitted by wegenke@augsburg.edu

The Fall 2020 All Hands Meeting is TODAY, Sept. 24 at 11:30 a.m. All members of the campus community are invited to attend. President Paul Pribbenow will present, and Pastor Justin Lind-Ayres will have the First Word. Register to join the webinar on the All Hands page on Inside Augsburg (log in required).

All Hands

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—
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)

Get detailed information about these short term programs

submitted by lgeorge@augsburg.edu

Advising Questions?

Visit the Student Success Hub located in the Strommen office to talk directly to a person and not through a computer screen.

Staff at the Student Success Hub will help answer questions about Academic Advising, TRIO, and Career Services. And if we don’t know the answer we will help figure it out.

Drop-in Hours are Monday- Friday 9 am – 4 pm. These appointments are 10-15 minutes long.

submitted by grayk2@augsburg.edu

Applying for a job or internship? Before submitting your job application, make sure you meet with one of the Strommen Center’s Career Peer Advisors! Our Peer Advisors are trained to provide quality resume and cover letter feedback and will ensure your documents are tailored to the position you are applying to. Thus, increasing your chances of getting an interview. Virtual resume and cover letter drop-in hours are Tuesday-Friday 11am-4pm.

Click here to meet with a Career Peer Advisor on Zoom

submitted by hardaker@augsburg.edu

World Exploration Week has come to a close! We hope you had fun exploring the different study abroad & away programs available to you for the future. Thanks to everyone for trying the new virtual platform for our study abroad & away fair this year. All of our recordings and new videos will be available on our global gateway website.

Big congratulations to our prize drawing winners: Madeleine Rasche and Pa Her!

Global Gateway

submitted by swansonl@augsburg.edu

This fall, a new tool launched that helps acquaint Auggies with the breadth of services offered at Augsburg University.

Featuring 40+ searchable info boxes, the Student Services Index explains how to access departments and services during a unique time when there are both in-person and virtual opportunities for engagement. Students can review bite-sized descriptions, see location and contact information, and find additional key details for the Augsburg offices and departments dedicated to student success and support.

Send questions or comments about the index to Joe Mann, web manager, at mannj@augsburg.edu and Laura Swanson Lindahl, director of marketing, at swansonl@augsburg.edu.

Check out the Student Services Index today!

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-26a
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.
This season we offer Matins: prayer for the morning time. This week’s liturgists are Tom Witt and Mary Preus. Readings are offered by Augsburg University Student: Ian Heseltine.

More information

submitted by hermansb@augsburg.edu

As a member of the Institute of International Education, Augsburg University has been invited to nominate up to 5 students for consideration for the Western Union Foundation Grant which will deliver support to up to 25 students in need, who will each receive USD $10,000.

Priority will be given to refugees, migrants, immigrants, and displaced persons.

Eligibility requirements include:
* Must be a student with international citizenship currently enrolled in the 2020 academic year and already residing in the USA. (Visa status information is NOT collected as a part of the nomination/award process.)
* Must be able to demonstrate a severe disruption to their ability to pay for expenses (tuition & fees, health insurance, housing).

If you are eligible for this grant and would like to be nominated by Augsburg University, please feel in the form below by September 27, 2020.

Any questions can be directed to Bettine at hermansb@augsburg.edu

Western Union Foundation Grant | Augsburg University Nomination Application

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.

Click here for more details

submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu

CampusClear is a free self-screening free application for iPhones and Androids that everyone in the Augsburg community must complete daily before coming to campus or leaving their residence hall. Self-screening is an easy action to take and one that is critical in helping reduce the spread of COVID-19. Download at campusclear.com/

Watch video

submitted by hermansb@augsburg.edu

As a member of the Institute of International Education, Augsburg University has been invited to nominate up to 5 students for consideration for the Western Union Foundation Grant which will deliver support to up to 25 students in need, who will each receive USD $10,000.

Priority will be given to refugees, migrants, immigrants, and displaced persons.

Eligibility requirements include:
* Must be a student with international citizenship currently enrolled in the 2020 academic year and already residing in the USA. (Visa status information is NOT collected as a part of the nomination/award process.)
* Must be able to demonstrate a severe disruption to their ability to pay for expenses (tuition & fees, health insurance, housing).

If you are eligible for this grant and would like to be nominated by Augsburg University, please feel in the form below by September 27, 2020.

Any questions can be directed to Bettine at hermansb@augsburg.edu

Western Union Foundation Grant | Augsburg University Nomination Application

submitted by wegenke@augsburg.edu

The Fall 2020 All Hands Meeting is Thursday, Sept. 24 at 11:30 a.m. All members of the campus community are invited to attend. President Paul Pribbenow will present, and Pastor Justin Lind-Ayres will have the First Word. Register to join the webinar on the All Hands page on Inside Augsburg (log in required).

All Hands

submitted by dupont@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 12 at midnight
Students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply as well as students who began at Augsburg.

Questions? Contact: stem@augsburg.edu.

AugSTEM Scholars Program

submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu

Augsburg University students discuss the importance of wearing face coverings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Watch the video here

submitted by grayk2@augsburg.edu

The Strommen Center’s Career Peer Advisors are trained, ready, and available to review your resume and cover letter via Zoom. Tuesday-Friday 11am-4pm. Whether you’re creating your resume and cover letter for the first time or if you’re applying for the job or internship of your dreams, the Strommen Center is here to support you!

Meet with a Career Peer Advisor via Zoom

submitted by koh@augsburg.edu

Have your voice heard!

Please sign-up for ONE small focus group (max 5 students per group, see dates below) to share your opinion about our convocation series at Augsburg University.

• Friday, Oct. 2nd, 4-5pm
• Tuesday., Oct. 6th, 7-8pm
• Wednesday, October 14th, 3-4pm

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 (taken by a student volunteer in the group, and Prof. Koh) 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. Space is limited to a total of 16 students.

https://www.augsburg.edu/convo/

submitted by mckinnes@augsburg.edu

If so, STEM Peer Mentoring wants you!

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

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

Augsburg’s STEM majors include:
-Biology
-Bio-Chemistry (NEW!)
-Bio-psychology
-Chemistry
-Computer Science
-Environmental Studies
-Mathematics
-Physics

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

Generally, students are asked to commit about 3-4 hours/month of involvement as they meet one-on-one with their mentee and attend occasional group meetings.

Please apply! Complete the application below by Friday, 10/2. Any questions can be sent to stempeer@augsburg.edu.

Link to Application

submitted by mckinnes@augsburg.edu

If so, STEM Peer Mentoring wants you!

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

Having a mentor in STEM Peer Mentoring can be a major benefit in establishing the success of your STEM career. If you’re a First-year or Sophomore in a STEM major, interested in having a mentor, and want to learn more about internships, scholarships, certain classes, etc. — this is for you!!

Augsburg’s STEM majors include:

-Biology
-Biochemistry
-Biopsychology
-Chemistry
-Computer Science
-Environmental Studies
-Mathematics
-Physics

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

Generally, students are asked to commit about 3-4 hours/month of involvement as they meet one-on-one with their mentor and attend occasional group meetings.
Please apply! Complete the application below by Thursday, 2/20. Any questions can be sent to stempeer@augsburg.edu.

Link to Application

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The deadline for nominations is Friday, September 25 at 5:00 pm! Staff Senate is accepting nominations for two open seats. To nominate someone to serve on Staff Senate, or to nominate yourself, please fill out this form by clicking on this link https://forms.gle/exzHv3qsucyRffo48.

Augsburg staff will be able to vote for Staff Senate nominees from October 2 to October 9. The winners will be announced by October 21.

For more information on Staff Senate, visit our website at https://inside.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/.

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Advising Questions?

Visit the Student Success Hub located in the Strommen office to talk directly to a person and not through a computer screen.

Staff at the Student Success Hub will help answer questions about Academic Advising, TRIO, and Career Services. And if we don’t know the answer we will help figure it out.

Drop-in Hours are Monday- Friday 9 am – 4 pm. These appointments are 10-15 minutes long.

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The Fall 2020 All Hands Meeting is Thursday, Sept. 24 at 11:30 a.m. All members of the campus community are invited to attend. President Paul Pribbenow will present, and Pastor Justin Lind-Ayres will have the First Word. Register to join the webinar on the All Hands page on Inside Augsburg (log in required).

All Hands

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Look to https://inside.augsburg.edu/diversity/george-floyd-initiatives/ regularly for opportunities to take part in local events, online webinars and forums, and more. There are also suggested readings, podcasts, videos, and courses. This page continues to be updated on a daily basis. So check back often.

Justice for George Floyd Initiatives

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Advising Questions?

Visit the Student Success Hub located in the Strommen office to talk directly to a person and not through a computer screen.

Staff at the Student Success Hub will help answer questions about Academic Advising, TRIO, and Career Services. And if we don’t know the answer we will help figure it out.

Drop-in Hours are Monday- Friday 9 am – 4 pm. These appointments are 10-15 minutes long.

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CLASS is here to support you with questions/concerns that arise related to access and accommodations in your courses. We want to ensure that students have equal access while maintaining all the core elements of your curriculum. Contact the Disability Specialist listed on the accommodation notification email or class@augsburg.edu.

Find our updated accommodated testing information at our website: For Faculty – Test-Taking Services, https://www.augsburg.edu/class/faculty/test-taking-services/

CLASS is grateful for the strong partnerships we have with Augsburg faculty and staff. Thank you for all your work in providing access to all our students.

CLASS Website – Additional Resources for Faculty

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You are invited to take a few moments of Sabbath rest with a pre-recorded Mindfulness Meditation led by Krista Costin ’08, a yoga and mindfulness instructor. Today Krista will focus on boldness and vulnerability. https://youtu.be/1m6EQ1dmHUU

More information

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It’s Homecoming week! View a list of fun activities you can take part in this week: https://amail.augsburg.edu/2020/09/18/augsburg-homecoming-2020-4/

Augsburg launches Augsburg Bold, a set of unique programming and responses to the current environment. Our speaker-series kicks off this Wednesday with “The Summer of Resistance By Black Youth” presented by Olivia House ‘20. Learn more: https://www.augsburg.edu/bold/

Feeling Sick? Or, worried about COVID-19 exposure? Students should report their status by filling out the self-reporting form:
https://inside.augsburg.edu/outbreak-planning/what-to-do-if-you-are-sick-or-exposed/

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U.S. Bank is recruiting interns for summer 2021, as well as hiring for full-time entry level careers. Don’t miss the deadline date to apply! October 1st, 2020

U.S. Bank will hire around 100 interns this coming summer. All summer undergraduate opportunities are posted on Handshake – (they hire multiple interns for each position, to work in various departments)

Prior to applying we encourage students to visit our Resume Review Drop-In Hours:
Tuesday – Friday – 11:00-4:00 p.m
Zoom Link: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/93298957782

After applying you will be notified by a U.S. Bank recruiter if you are selected to move ahead in the interviewing process. Interviews will be held on October 6th.

Hint: Register and attend the Fall Internship & Recruiting Fair on Friday, September 25th! U.S. Bank is one of the employers attending the fair and it is a great opportunity for you to introduce yourself and let them know you are applying.

Questions- email careers@augsburg.edu

Strommen Career & Internship Services

U.S. Bank Internships

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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—
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)

Get detailed information about these short term programs

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To ensure timely processing of payroll for the Sept 25 pay date, if you have forms to send, please submit them to HR by noon today, September 18. 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.

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As a member of the Institute of International Education, Augsburg University has been invited to nominate up to 5 students for consideration for the Western Union Foundation Grant which will deliver support to up to 25 students in need, who will each receive USD $10,000.

Priority will be given to refugees, migrants, immigrants, and displaced persons.

Eligibility requirements include:
* Must be a student with international citizenship currently enrolled in the 2020 academic year and already residing in the USA. (Visa status information is NOT collected as a part of the nomination/award process.)
* Must be able to demonstrate a severe disruption to their ability to pay for expenses (tuition & fees, health insurance, housing).

If you are eligible for this grant and would like to be nominated by Augsburg University, please feel in the form below by September 27, 2020.

Any questions can be directed to Bettine at hermansb@augsburg.edu

Western Union Foundation Grant | Augsburg University Nomination Application

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The Fall 2020 All Hands Meeting is Thursday, Sept. 24 at 11:30 a.m. All members of the campus community are invited to attend. President Paul Pribbenow will present, and Pastor Justin Lind-Ayres will have the First Word. Register to join the webinar on the All Hands page on Inside Augsburg (log in required).

All Hands

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Facilities Operations Manager Bryan Massich gives classroom sanitation tips to students, faculty, and staff.

Watch the video here

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Strommen Career Peer Advisors are available for live (real time) resume and cover letter reviews via Zoom. Tuesday-Friday 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Whether you’re looking for feedback on application documents for a job or internship or creating these documents for the first time, our trained Career Peer Advisors are here to help you achieve your career goals!

Click here to meet with a live Career Peer Advisor

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To ensure timely processing of payroll for the Sept 25 pay date, if you have forms to send, please submit them to HR by noon on Friday, Sept 18. 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

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The Center for Wellness & Counseling has an after-hours urgent phone counseling service, (ProtoCall), available to support students. Call CWC at 612-330-1707 and choose Option 1 to talk to a trained mental health counselor for coping support after hours and on weekends..
For additional ongoing phone counseling 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.

https://www.augsburg.edu/cwc/counseling/counseling-low-cost/

https://www.augsburg.edu/cwc/counseling/counseling-low-cost/

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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. The JED Foundation has some great resources to check out on how to start a conversation, self-care,and COVID resources. Also remember that the Center for Wellness and Counseling is also a resource. If you want to schedule a zoom counseling session with CWC, please call 612-330-1707 or email detloff@augsburg.edu

https://www.jedfoundation.org/suicide-prevention-awareness-month/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=JED%20Newsletter%20for%20Campus%20Professionals%20September%202020&utm_content=JED%20Newsletter%20for%20Campus%20Professionals%20September%202020+CID_f3038dc7dce04775cf0d7ae5ecf039c3&utm_source=Campaign%20Monitor&utm_term=SHARE%20OUR%20RESOURCES%20WITH%20STUDENTS

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Augsburg University’s students, faculty, and staff are invited to submit a Batalden grant proposal to support leadership in applied ethics on campus and/or in the community. This grant program defines applied ethics as work that focuses on, considers, and/or addresses public and/or private moral issues. The overarching objective of these grants is to promote broad conversations in interfaith, intersectional, and/or interdisciplinary applied ethics that promote social justice and social change. Grant funding for all proposals is generously supported by Paul ’63 and LaVonne (Olson) Batalden ’63, and Stephen ’67 and Sandra Batalden.

Grant proposals may be submitted in interfaith ethics, intersectional ethics, and/or interdisciplinary ethics. Priority deadline is October 15, 2020 (before midnight). Please email Batalden Faculty Scholar in Applied Ethics, Prof. Bibiana Koh (koh@augsburg.edu), to receive a copy of the full “call for proposals” with more specific information including eligibility and proposal format, and submission.

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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
TAO Online Skills Training
Anxiety Self-Help
Depression Self-Help
Healing from Racial Trauma
Self-Care for Activists
Online Mental Health Screening
Crisis Information
Also, CWC has an Urgent After Hours Phone Counseling service, just call 612-330-1707 and choose Option 1 (available anytime CWC is closed).

Remember, “Go easy on yourself. You’re doing great. This is just really hard.”

Center for Wellness & Counseling

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Staff Senate is accepting nominations for two open seats. To nominate someone to serve on Staff Senate, or to nominate yourself, please fill out this form by clicking on this link https://forms.gle/exzHv3qsucyRffo48. The nomination deadline is 5 p.m. on September 25.

Augsburg staff will be able to vote for Staff Senate nominees from October 2 to October 9. The winners will be announced by October 21.

For more information on Staff Senate, visit our website at https://inside.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/.

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The AugSTEM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Funded by the National Science Foundation, AugSTEM Scholars receive scholarships of up to $10,000 per student per year. Scholars also become a part of the STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for summer research, faculty mentoring, and career development.
Eligibility:
-Enrolled at least half-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
-Within 5 semesters of graduating with a STEM degree as of Fall 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 12 at midnight
Students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply as well as students who began at Augsburg.

Questions? Contact: stem@augsburg.edu.

AugSTEM Scholars Program

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Augsburg contracts with the Aurora Center – U of M for free services for Augsburg students. One of the services being offered is THE WOMEN OF COLOR SUPPORT GROUP. This group welcomes all people who identify as women and BIPOC who are survivors of sexual violence. This group will address themes related to oppression, intersectionality, and the unique experiences as survivors and women of color…”

The goal is to build connections and activities related to the intersectionality of trauma and healing. Trans women, trans feminine folks, non-binary and non-conforming folks are welcome to this group. If interested, contact Kia Whittier at whitt204@umn.edu.

Nancy Guilbeault – Director, Center for Wellness and Counseling

http://www.augsburg.edu/CWC

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The Fall 2020 All Hands Meeting is Thursday, Sept. 24 at 11:30 a.m. All members of the campus community are invited to attend. President Paul Pribbenow will present, and Pastor Justin Lind-Ayres will have the First Word. Register to join the webinar on the All Hands page on Inside Augsburg (log in required).

All Hands

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Dining Services and the Augsburg community safely navigated the first two weeks within our dining facilities. This allowed us to expand our services beginning Thursday, September 10. As the semester progresses, we intend to continue introducing more menu items in a series of “waves.” We completed Wave 1 and are now in Wave 2!

WAVE 1: GRAB AND GO
Fresh, healthy, cold grab and go items individually wrapped by dining services. Minimal item options to reduce wait times and contact with other patrons.

WAVE 2: SERVED HOT
Introduction of hot entrees for breakfast and lunch in the Commons and the return of the full traditional Einsteins’ menu.

The Commons: Hot meals for breakfast and lunch will now be available.
Payments: Meal plans, Flex Points, Credit Cards.

Einsteins: Hot sandwiches and coffee drinks are back! Stop by to grab some of your favorites. Payments: Credit Cards, Meal Replacements and Flex points

NOTE
Nabo: Temporarily closed so we can provide more options in the Commons and Einsteins

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Strommen Career Peer Advisors are ready to review your resume and cover letter virtually. Whether you’re applying to a job or internship or creating your resume/cover letter for the first time, they are here to support you via Zoom Tuesday-Friday 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Central Time).

Zoom link to virtual resume and cover letter reviews

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The Echo, Augsburg’s student-run newspaper, is hiring for two new positions this school year! These open positions are Photo Editor and Online Publishing Coordinator. We would love for new students to join our team! Job descriptions are below.

Interested students please send an inquiry email to echo@augsburg.edu! We also invite you to join our general meetings on Fridays from 10:30 am – 11:00 am to learn more about paper.

Zoom link: https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Faugsburg.zoom.us%2Fj%2F99351049196

Photo Editor Job Description:
— Coordinate photos with articles and Section Editors.
— Have photos accessible and properly formatted to Layout Editor and Online Publishing Coordinator in a timely manner.
— Monitor and coordinate photo needs with photographers.

Online Publishing Coordinator Job Description:
— Manage The Echo’s social media accounts, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
— Be the coordinator of online stories on The Echo’s website and post stories in a timely manner.
— Communicate to Executive Editor (or editor assigned to oversee web content) any issues or noteworthy items.

The Echo’s Website

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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.

Click here for more details

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Howling Bird Press is pleased to reveal the cover design for our forthcoming memoir “Self, Divided,” by John Medeiros! Noted author Brian Malloy says “‘Self, Divided’ is an immersive journey to the self’s ‘true north’ against the backdrop of identical twinship, growing up working class, coming out, and living with HIV/AIDS. Captivating not only for Medeiros’s evocative lyricism, but also for his original and imaginative use of narrative space, his quest to create an identity all his own is a sad, funny, and memorable story of growth against the odds, written in the language of hard-won victory.”

Howling Bird Press website

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This fall, a new tool launched that helps acquaint Auggies with the breadth of services offered at Augsburg University.

Featuring 40+ searchable info boxes, the Student Services Index explains how to access departments and services during a unique time when there are both in-person and virtual opportunities for engagement. Students can review bite-sized descriptions, see location and contact information, and find additional key details for the Augsburg offices and departments dedicated to student success and support.

Send questions or comments about the index to Joe Mann, web manager, at mannj@augsburg.edu and Laura Swanson Lindahl, director of marketing, at swansonl@augsburg.edu.

Check out the Student Services Index today!

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A conversation with Wendy Goldberg, Augsburg Interfaith Fellow 2017-19 and adjunct religion instructor, and Holly Farber, Director of the Speakers Bureau at Jewish Community Relations Council and volunteer at Interfaith Action, and Fardosa Hassan, Muslim Student Program Associate and Assistant Director of Augsburg Interfaith Institute, as they talk about the Jewish High Holy Days season, which runs for the entire lunar month of Tishrei, this year from Friday evening, September 18 – Sunday, October 11. Rosh Hashannah begins Friday evening at sundown. https://youtu.be/lM22IxED_gI

More information

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The AugSTEM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Funded by the National Science Foundation, AugSTEM Scholars receive scholarships of up to $10,000 per student per year. Scholars also become a part of the STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for summer research, faculty mentoring, and career development.

Eligibility:

-Enrolled at least half-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
-Within 5 semesters of graduating with a STEM degree as of Fall 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 12 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.

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To ensure timely processing of payroll for the Sept 25 pay date, if you have forms to send, please submit them to HR by noon on Friday, Sept 18. 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 griesse@augsburg.edu

Dining Services and the Augsburg community safely navigated the first two weeks within our dining facilities. This allowed us to expand our services beginning Thursday, September 10. As the semester progresses, we intend to continue introducing more menu items in a series of “waves.” We completed Wave 1 and are now in Wave 2!

WAVE 1: GRAB AND GO
Fresh, healthy, cold grab and go items individually wrapped by dining services. Minimal item options to reduce wait times and contact with other patrons.

WAVE 2: SERVED HOT
Introduction of hot entrees for breakfast and lunch in the Commons and the return of the full traditional Einsteins’ menu.

The Commons: Hot meals for breakfast and lunch will now be available.
Payments: Meal plans, Flex Points, Credit Cards.

Einsteins: Hot sandwiches and coffee drinks are back! Stop by to grab some of your favorites. Payments: Credit Cards, Meal Replacements and Flex points

NOTE
Nabo: Temporarily closed so we can provide more options in the Commons and Einsteins

submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu

The “Justice for George Floyd Initiatives” page is regularly updated with events and resources. Continue to check it out for opportunities to get involved.

Justice for George Floyd Initiatives

submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu

Augsburg University students discuss the importance of wearing face coverings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Watch the video here

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CampusClear is a free self-screening free application for iPhones and Androids that everyone in the Augsburg community must complete daily before coming to campus or leaving their residence hall. Self-screening is an easy action to take and one that is critical in helping reduce the spread of COVID-19. Download at campusclear.com/

Watch video

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Staff Senate is accepting nominations for two open seats. To nominate someone to serve on Staff Senate, or to nominate yourself, please fill out this form by clicking on this link https://forms.gle/exzHv3qsucyRffo48. The nomination deadline is 5 p.m. on September 25.

Augsburg staff will be able to vote for Staff Senate nominees from October 2 to October 9. The winners will be announced by October 21.

For more information on Staff Senate, visit our website at https://inside.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/.

submitted by koh@augsburg.edu

Augsburg University’s students, faculty, and staff are invited to submit a Batalden grant proposal to support leadership in applied ethics on campus and/or in the community. This grant program defines applied ethics as work that focuses on, considers, and/or addresses public and/or private moral issues. The overarching objective of these grants is to promote broad conversations in interfaith, intersectional, and/or interdisciplinary applied ethics that promote social justice and social change. Grant funding for all proposals is generously supported by Paul ’63 and LaVonne (Olson) Batalden ’63, and Stephen ’67 and Sandra Batalden.

Grant proposals may be submitted in interfaith ethics, intersectional ethics, and/or interdisciplinary ethics. Priority deadline is October 15, 2020 (before midnight). Please email Batalden Faculty Scholar in Applied Ethics, Prof. Bibiana Koh (koh@augsburg.edu), to receive a copy of the full “call for proposals” with more specific information including eligibility and proposal format, and submission.

submitted by wegenke@augsburg.edu

The Fall 2020 All Hands Meeting is Thursday, Sept. 24 at 11:30 a.m. All members of the campus community are invited to attend. President Paul Pribbenow will present, and Pastor Justin Lind-Ayres will have the First Word. Register to join the webinar on the All Hands page on Inside Augsburg (log in required).

All Hands

submitted by swansonl@augsburg.edu

This fall, a new tool launched that helps acquaint Auggies with the breadth of services offered at Augsburg University.

Featuring 40+ searchable info boxes, the Student Services Index explains how to access departments and services during a unique time when there are both in-person and virtual opportunities for engagement. Students can review bite-sized descriptions, see location and contact information, and find additional key details for the Augsburg offices and departments dedicated to student success and support.

Send questions or comments about the index to Joe Mann, web manager, at mannj@augsburg.edu and Laura Swanson Lindahl, director of marketing, at swansonl@augsburg.edu.

Check out the Student Services Index today!

submitted by griesse@augsburg.edu

Dining Services and the Augsburg community safely navigated the first two weeks within our dining facilities. This allowed us to expand our services beginning Thursday, September 10. As the semester progresses, we intend to continue introducing more menu items in a series of “waves.” We completed Wave 1 and are now in Wave 2!

WAVE 1: GRAB AND GO
Fresh, healthy, cold grab and go items individually wrapped by dining services. Minimal item options to reduce wait times and contact with other patrons.

WAVE 2: SERVED HOT
Introduction of hot entrees for breakfast and lunch in the Commons and the return of the full traditional Einsteins’ menu.

The Commons: Hot meals for breakfast and lunch will now be available.
Payments: Meal plans, Flex Points, Credit Cards.  

Einsteins: Hot sandwiches and coffee drinks are back! Stop by to grab some of your favorites. Payments: Credit Cards, Meal Replacements and Flex points

NOTE
Nabo: Temporarily closed so we can provide more options in the Commons and Einsteins

submitted by shamblet@augsburg.edu

The Echo, Augsburg’s student-run newspaper is hiring for two open positions for the 20-21 school year! These positions are Photo & Social Media Editor and Online Publishing Coordinator. If you’re interested please send an inquiry email to echo@augsburg.edu! The job description for each position is listed below.

Online Publishing Coordinator Job Description:
Be the coordinator of online publication.
Post all stories in a timely manner.
Report directly to Executive Editor (or editor assigned to oversee web content) any issues or noteworthy items.

Photo & Social Editor Job Description:
Manage The Echo’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts.
Coordinate photos with articles and Section Editors.
Have photos accessible and properly formatted to Layout Editor and Online Publishing Coordinator in a timely manner.
Monitor and coordinate photo needs with photographers.

The Echo’s Website, where you can learn more about the paper and our team of editors.

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Welcome to World Exploration Week! We’re kicking off with the premier of our first video, “Getting Started.” Don’t forget to look for the hidden link in the video description to submit your name to our prize drawing! Each event you attend during WEW will give you another prize drawing ticket. Then on Friday, we will randomize all the entries to pick the winners after the virtual study abroad/away fair!

Learn more and watch the newest video at our preview pages:

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You are invited to take a few moments of Sabbath rest with a pre-recorded Mindfulness Meditation led by Krista Costin ’08, a yoga and mindfulness instructor. https://youtu.be/fG8sHEdBlZk

http://www.augsburg.edu

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Augsburg has recently expanded our wellness and mental health services to give the Augsburg Community 24/7 access to a free service called TAO. The TAO App includes over 150 brief, effective, educational sessions covering over 50 common topics and skills related to mental health, wellness, and substance use issues. TAO includes interactive sessions, mindfulness exercises and practice tools, all aimed at helping you achieve your goals to improve your wellbeing.

The Tao App can be used by individuals for their wellbeing, by faculty for supporting students or as it relates to their teaching discipline, and by staff in their work with their Departments and work with students going through tough times.

To create your free anonymous account go to the TAO button located on the Center for Wellness and Counseling website:

https://www.augsburg.edu/cwc/self-help/tao-online-mental-health/

• Enter First Name, Last Name, and your school email address
• Create a Password
• Leave the ‘Enrollment Key’ field blank and Click Sign Me Up
• Check your email. You will be sent a Welcome to TAO email with a confirmation link, which you must click on to sign in.

Please share this information with other members of the Augsburg community.

Nancy Guilbeault, Director – Center for Wellness and Counseling (CWC)

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The Fall 2020 All Hands Meeting is Thursday, Sept. 24 at 11:30 a.m. All members of the campus community are invited to attend. President Paul Pribbenow will present, and Pastor Justin Lind-Ayres will have the First Word. Register to join the webinar on the All Hands page on Inside Augsburg (log in required).

All Hands

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Students can view the document below to find details about campus spaces reserved specifically for remote learning, studying, and eating during the fall semester.

Reserve a remote learning space in Lindell Library here: https://library.augsburg.edu/study

List of first come, first serve remote learning, studying, and eating spaces. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dGpfnJexqztoHhwRuBWMWQgeGoZydo0jVonaB5xLps0/edit?usp=sharing

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Students can view the document below to find details about campus spaces reserved specifically for remote learning, studying, and eating during the fall semester.

Reserve a remote learning space in Lindell Library here: https://library.augsburg.edu/study

List of first come, first serve remote learning, studying, and eating spaces. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dGpfnJexqztoHhwRuBWMWQgeGoZydo0jVonaB5xLps0/edit?usp=sharing

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—
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)

Get detailed information about these short term programs

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

“High Holy Day Primer”, created by Interfaith Fellow ‘17-’19 Wendy Goldberg, to help Augsburg know about this big season for Jews in our community.
1. The Jewish High Holy Day season runs from Fri. evening, Sept. 18 – Sun., Oct. 11. Rosh Hashannah and Yom Kippur are listed on secular calendars, but there is another 9-day holiday called Sukkot, right after Yom Kippur.
2. For college students, being away from home for these holidays can highlight the homesickness and the yearning to be in the nest, and for some, quite the opposite. If you celebrate Christmas, imagine staying on campus while most students return home for the holiday. If you celebrate Ramadan, this season is similar to that month of observance. All synagogues and the University of Minnesota Hillel will welcome students and we can help connect them, though everything is on Zoom this year.
3. How to be an ally: We encourage you to have conversations with your Jewish students and colleagues about their observances. They will likely welcome the questions or the greetings. And you could also move important meetings or events away from Rosh Hashannah and Yom Kippur. The 2020 dates for these holidays are:
Fri.– Sun., Sept.18-20: Rosh Hashannah begins at sundown on Sept. 18 and ends at nightfall on Sept. 20. Some American Jews celebrate for one day, others for two.
Sun., Sept. 27, Yom Kippur begins an hour before sundown and ends at nightfall on Monday, Sept. 28, and after a fully 25-hour fast and being in services most of those 25 hours, it’s unlikely that students would do any work on Monday, Sept. 28.
Sukkot begins at sundown on Fri., Oct. 2. The first two days are “Holy Days” where some Jews don’t work, use electricity, engage in commerce. Sukkot ends at sundown on either on Oct. 9 or 10.

Augsburg Religious Holidays Policy https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bsiyBZp2sQHfuA2jUGM2cnagAlz_tb0W-TIPnlocSus/edit?usp=sharing

More information

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Staff Senate is accepting nominations for two open seats. To nominate someone to serve on Staff Senate, or to nominate yourself, please fill out this form by clicking on this link https://forms.gle/exzHv3qsucyRffo48. The nomination deadline is 5 p.m. on September 25.

Augsburg staff will be able to vote for Staff Senate nominees from October 2 to October 9. The winners will be announced by October 21.

For more information on Staff Senate, visit our website at https://inside.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/.

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This fall, a new tool is available to help acquaint Auggies with the breadth of services offered at Augsburg University.

Featuring 40+ searchable info boxes, the Student Services Index explains how to access departments and services during a unique time when there are both in-person and virtual opportunities for engagement. The tool provides bite-sized descriptions, location and contact information, and additional key details for the Augsburg offices and departments that are dedicated to student success and support.

Send questions or comments about the index to Joe Mann, web manager, at mannj@augsburg.edu and Laura Swanson Lindahl, director of marketing, at swansonl@augsburg.edu.

Try out the Student Services Index today!

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You already know that what you post on social media can impact your reputation, and you probably monitor what you do or say accordingly.

During the pandemic, there’s a new thing to watch out for: photos that don’t reflect physical distancing or the appropriate use of masks. Such photos can go viral, generating negative feedback.

This is especially important for social media posts that represent Augsburg. In order to support students, staff, faculty, and their families, we are following the Minnesota Department of Health’s guidelines for institutions of higher education, as well as Governor Walz’s executive order mandating face coverings in public spaces indoors as well as outdoors where physical distancing cannot be maintained. Photos posted to Augsburg social media accounts or photos that tag Augsburg should reflect these practices.

Please also keep in mind that photos from before the pandemic may be misinterpreted. For now please do not use old photos that show groups of people close together for Augsburg-related communications.