Augsburg University News and Announcements
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
The Forum on Workplace Inclusion is the nation’s largest workplace diversity, inclusion, and equity conference, and we want to share the Augsburg student perspective with the more than 1,400 professionals from a variety of industries who attend each year. When you look forward to leaving college and entering the workforce, what’s on your mind?
Fill out this two-question survey to let us know what you think.
submitted by matthias@augsburg.edu
Beginning January 20th, a minor change to Zoom video conferencing security settings will be made. This change will require an additional password be used to access newly scheduled Zoom sessions when connecting from the Zoom app or via telephone. For more information on how this change may affect how you use Zoom, a support guide can be found at http://go.augsburg.edu/zoomchange
submitted by learyc@augsburg.edu
For those registered with the CLASS Office, we are inviting you to the Stress Less: Schedule your Exams event on Wednesday, January 15th and Tuesday, January 21st from 8:30am-4:30pm in the Groves Lab (Lindell Library 216). You can get help you scheduling exams and quizzes for the entire semester as well as answer any testing questions you may have.
Snacks and fidgets will be available as well as a drawing for Barnes and Noble and Augsburg Bookstore gift cards. If you do schedule your exams and quizzes for the entire semester on your own, you can still come in and put your name in the drawing.
Please bring your course schedule, your laptop, if possible, as well as your course syllabi with dates/times of exams and quizzes.
Questions? You can come to the CLASS Office at the Groves Lab by email at groveslab@augsburg.edu or call at 612-330-7148 or go to the Groves Lab in Lindell Library 216
submitted by mckinnes@augsburg.edu
If so, STEM Peer Mentoring wants you!
STEM Peer Mentoring is a 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 4-5 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, 9/27. Any questions can be sent to stempeer@augsburg.edu.
submitted by mckinnes@augsburg.edu
Students can now apply for the 2020 NASA Space Grant Undergraduate Scholarship Program at Augsburg University. This scholarship program supports the advancement of academically focused undergraduates seeking professional careers in the natural sciences, especially space physics & engineering, mathematics, and science/mathematics education.
This competitive program awards up to 6 scholarships for spring semester, 2020 (totaling $8000), in the following areas:
-Emerging Scholarship (Sophomore-Junior). Scholarships of $1000 to encourage students whose course of study shows progress in meeting the criteria of this scholarship program.
-Enhanced Scholarship (Sophomore-Senior). Scholarships of $2000 to support students who have shown considerable progress in meeting the criteria of this scholarship program.
Strong candidates for the grant will be students who…
-are a sophomore, junior, or senior majoring in physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, computer science, pre-engineering, or mathematics/science education;
-can demonstrate strong academic performance and leadership within their major area; and
-show an interest in contributing to NASA’s mission.
Please note that students from traditionally underrepresented groups in science and mathematics fields are especially encouraged to apply. No applicant shall be denied consideration based on race, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, or ability.
submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu
The Newman Civic Fellowship recognizes and supports community-committed students who are change makers and public problem-solvers at Campus Compact member institutions.
Staff, faculty, and students are encouraged to nominate a student to be considered for Augsburg’s 2020-2021 Newman Civic Fellow (self-nominations accepted). The nominee must have at least one full year of their education remaining, such that they will be enrolled in higher education for the entirety of the 2020-2021 school year. The link to the nomination form is below.
Nominations will close on January 20, 2020.
Newman Civic Fellows:
*Engage in collaborative action with others from campus or from surrounding communities in order to create long-term social change
*Take action in addressing issues of inequality and political polarization
*Demonstrate the motivation and potential for effective long-term civic engagement
Through the fellowship, Campus Compact provides students with training and resources that nurture their assets and passions and help them develop strategies for social change. The yearlong program, named for Campus Compact founder Frank Newman, includes virtual learning opportunities and networking as part of a national network of engaged student leaders and an optional in-person convening.
submitted by matthias@augsburg.edu
Beginning January 20th, a minor change to Zoom video conferencing security settings will be made. This change will require an additional password be used to access newly scheduled Zoom sessions when connecting from the Zoom app or via telephone. For more information on how this change may affect how you use Zoom, a support guide can be found at http://go.augsburg.edu/zoomchange
submitted by green@augsburg.edu
Deadline for Submission: 17 February 2020
This competition, endowed by Jean Mitchell in honor of the late John Mitchell, former English Department faculty member and poet, is for the best group of three poems composed by a current Augsburg undergraduate or graduate student. The award includes a $100 prize ($50 each, if split between an undergrad and a grad student) and a certificate from the Academy of American
Poets. A poet not affiliated with Augsburg University will judge the contest.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
• A set of three well-proofread poems must be sent from your Augsburg email address as an attachment to green@augsburg.edu by 17 February 2020.
• Writers should put Mitchell Prize in the subject line.
• The email must contain the titles of the poems, and the poet’s full name, pronouns, status (undergrad or grad), phone number, and mailing/permanent address.
• Winners will be announced by Augsburg University in early March.
• In the summer, the Academy will send a letter of congratulations and a certificate to each winner or honorable mention recipient. If two winners are chosen, the prize money will be divided between them.
submitted by sharifa3@augsburg.edu
As part of Augsburg University’s Environmental Stewardship Committee we will be releasing A-Mail announcements on ways you can be environmentally conscious on campus! So look out for announcements every week.
Here are couple ways you can help conserve the world’s most precious resource with little effort and no cost:
– Use water bottle and also bring a reusable water bottle to dining halls to decrease the amount of cups that need to be washed.
– Wash only full loads of laundry or combine with a roommate or friend.
– Have a leak or drip? Fill out a facility request maintenance for your dorm (if you live on campus) ASAP.
Make sure you “LIKE” us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/augsburg.environmental.stewardship/
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
The Forum on Workplace Inclusion is the nation’s largest workplace diversity, inclusion, and equity conference, and we want to share the Augsburg student perspective with the more than 1,400 professionals from a variety of industries who attend each year. When you look forward to leaving college and entering the workforce, what’s on your mind?
Fill out this two-question survey to let us know what you think.
submitted by mckinnes@augsburg.edu
If so, STEM Peer Mentoring wants you!
STEM Peer Mentoring is a 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, 9/27. Any questions can be sent to stempeer@augsburg.edu.
submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu
The Newman Civic Fellowship recognizes and supports community-committed students who are change makers and public problem-solvers at Campus Compact member institutions.
Staff, faculty, and students are encouraged to nominate a student to be considered for Augsburg’s 2020-2021 Newman Civic Fellow (self-nominations accepted). The nominee must have at least one full year of their education remaining, such that they will be enrolled in higher education for the entirety of the 2020-2021 school year. The link to the nomination form is below.
Nominations will close on January 20, 2020.
Newman Civic Fellows:
*Engage in collaborative action with others from campus or from surrounding communities in order to create long-term social change
*Take action in addressing issues of inequality and political polarization
*Demonstrate the motivation and potential for effective long-term civic engagement
Through the fellowship, Campus Compact provides students with training and resources that nurture their assets and passions and help them develop strategies for social change. The yearlong program, named for Campus Compact founder Frank Newman, includes virtual learning opportunities and networking as part of a national network of engaged student leaders and an optional in-person convening.
submitted by dores@augsburg.edu
Students can now apply for the 2020 NASA Space Grant Undergraduate Scholarship Program at Augsburg University. This scholarship program supports the advancement of academically focused undergraduates seeking professional careers in the natural sciences, especially space physics & engineering, mathematics, and science/mathematics education.
This competitive program awards up to 6 scholarships for spring semester, 2020 (totaling $8000), in the following areas:
-Emerging Scholarship (Sophomore-Junior). Scholarships of $1000 to encourage students whose course of study shows progress in meeting the criteria of this scholarship program.
-Enhanced Scholarship (Sophomore-Senior). Scholarships of $2000 to support students who have shown considerable progress in meeting the criteria of this scholarship program.
Strong candidates for the grant will be students who…
-are a sophomore, junior, or senior majoring in physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, computer science, pre-engineering, or mathematics/science education;
-can demonstrate strong academic performance and leadership within their major area; and
-show an interest in contributing to NASA’s mission.
Please note that students from traditionally underrepresented groups in science and mathematics fields are especially encouraged to apply. No applicant shall be denied consideration based on race, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, or ability.
submitted by johns184@augsburg.edu
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day, only Einstein Bros. and The Commons will be open. Einstein will be open 7:30 – 3:30 and The Commons will be open at the regular hours. Both Nabo and Kafeega will be closed for the day.
Thank you
submitted by thaobb4@augsburg.edu
Welcome back to campus and Spring semester 2020!
Need a water kettle, produce, air mattress/bedding, pasta, clothes or anything else!?? Come to Campus Cupboard/Share Shop in Science Building 8, we might just have what you need for free!
RULES:
1) ShareShop: All dormitory necessities must be rented (rent time varies on item between 12hrs – 1sem). All clothes and water bottles are free, so we don’t need to record those.
2) Campus Cupboard: ONLY 5 items max DAILY. Produce has arrived (may take 5lbs max) and it’s included in the 5 items you may take. Granola bars or tea bags count as 3 for 1.
Please make note of the following regular hours (changes will be posted on here on A-Mail when necessary):
Mo: 9:00am-1:00pm, 2:00pm-4:00pm
Tu: 10:00am-5:00pm
W: 10:00am-5:00pm
Th: 10:00am-1:30pm, 2:00pm-5:00pm
Fr: 9:00am-1:00pm, 2:00pm-4:00pm
Have questions or concerns?
Contact campuskitchen@augsburg.edu or greena@augsburg.edu
submitted by matthias@augsburg.edu
Beginning January 20th, a minor change to Zoom video conferencing security settings will be made. This change will require an additional password be used to access newly scheduled Zoom sessions when connecting from the Zoom app or via telephone. For more information on how this change may affect how you use Zoom, a support guide can be found at http://go.augsburg.edu/zoomchange
submitted by grayk2@augsburg.edu
Welcome back, Auggies! Are you looking for an internship or part-time job? Stop in for a 15 minute drop-in appointment (no need to schedule) to have your resume reviewed by a Peer Advisor. Tuesdays– Fridays 10:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. Strommen Center, Suite 100, Christensen Center (next to Einsteins)
submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu
New for 2020, we have an IT Status service we’ve been testing internally and we’re ready to release to you.
https://au-ls-it-status.statushub.io/
On this page you can subscribe to receive email or text alerts about major service issues (you can even select which services you care about – moodle, telecom, internet, etc). Please keep in mind a human still has to create the alerts and in some cases solving the problem will take priority over updating the status page. Some updates may come after the fact.
Our hope is that this empowers you, if you’re interested, to receive updates about major service issues that you care about.
submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu
The Newman Civic Fellowship recognizes and supports community-committed students who are change makers and public problem-solvers at Campus Compact member institutions.
Staff, faculty, and students are encouraged to nominate a student to be considered for Augsburg’s 2020-2021 Newman Civic Fellow (self-nominations accepted). The nominee must have at least one full year of their education remaining, such that they will be enrolled in higher education for the entirety of the 2020-2021 school year. The link to the nomination form is below.
Nominations will close on January 20, 2020.
Newman Civic Fellows:
*Engage in collaborative action with others from campus or from surrounding communities in order to create long-term social change
*Take action in addressing issues of inequality and political polarization
*Demonstrate the motivation and potential for effective long-term civic engagement
Through the fellowship, Campus Compact provides students with training and resources that nurture their assets and passions and help them develop strategies for social change. The yearlong program, named for Campus Compact founder Frank Newman, includes virtual learning opportunities and networking as part of a national network of engaged student leaders and an optional in-person convening.
submitted by jendra@augsburg.edu
The Forum on Workplace Inclusion is the nation’s largest workplace diversity, inclusion, and equity conference, and we want to share the Augsburg student perspective with the more than 1,400 professionals from a variety of industries who attend each year. When you look forward to leaving college and entering the workforce, what’s on your mind?
Fill out this two-question survey to let us know what you think.
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Make sure to mark your calendars for Assessment Day. Classes will follow a convocation schedule on Tuesday, February 25 to make time for Assessment from 10:50 am – 12:50 pm. Further information will be available soon.
submitted by suter@augsburg.edu
Starting Monday (1/13/2020), Shipping/Receiving has moved to a new package tracking solution, QTrak.
There will be a few changes you will notice.
-Emails will look different.
-You should get emails sooner after your package has been checked in.
-Different label on packages.
Otherwise most processes will be the same. Students will need their Student ID to pick up packages and we will continue delivering Faculty/Staff packages. There may be some slight changes in student pickup to expedite the process.
Eventually we will be able to sign people up to receive text messages as well as emails. Stay tuned for this information.
submitted by thaobb4@augsburg.edu
Welcome back to campus everybody! As we all come back to campus so does Campus Kitchen’s Open Food Lab hours!! Below are the regular hours for Spring2020:
Mo: 4p-6p, 7p-9p
Tu: 11a-1p
Th: 7p-9p
Fr: 11a-1p
Furthermore, click the link below to view/access our Google Calendar for Open Food Lab hours. Here we will update changes as well as workshop occasions! If clicking the link doesn’t give you permanent access to the GC, please email thaobb4@augsburg.edu if you wish to gain permanent access.
https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=YXVnc2J1cmcuZWR1X3U1bmY4dGRzMDBvdGpmdjJpaTZwbGZjZWVjQGdyb3VwLmNhbGVuZGFyLmdvb2dsZS5jb20
Have questions or concerns?
Contact thaobb4@augsburg.edu or campuskitchen@augsburg.edu
submitted by amata@augsburg.edu
The CGEE department is looking to hire a student employee to fill their Finance Assistant/Front Desk position for Spring 2020 & possibly Summer of 2020. This position will be focused on finance and other administrative duties, and scheduled to work 10 hours per week.
Essential job functions include, but are not limited to:
– Administrative duties including checking emails, answering phone calls, data entry, ordering supplies, general office work, etc.
– Preparing spreadsheets with financial information noted accurately
– Making payment deposits
– Collecting and organizing procurement card (p-card) receipts and statements monthly
-Special projects as assigned
Job Requirements:
-Passionate about cultural difference and international experience
-Strong communicator, both written and verbal, able to relate well to a wide variety of people in multiple settings
-Detail oriented and highly organized
-Maintain confidentiality with sensitive information
-Self starter and self-directed
-High customer service orientation
-Skilled in the use of Google platform, Microsoft Excel, Word
Preferred skills/experience:
-CGEE or other study abroad program alumni, or international student
-Related majors such as: Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, International Business, etc.
-Spanish language skills (speaking and writing) a plus
Application Instructions
To apply, please login to your student Augnet account and submit your cover letter and resume through Student Jobs-Handshake. Position will be opened until filled.
submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu
New for 2020, we have an IT Status service we’ve been testing internally and we’re ready to release to you.
https://au-ls-it-status.statushub.io/
On this page you can subscribe to receive email or text alerts about major service issues (you can even select which services you care about – moodle, telecom, internet, etc). Please keep in mind a human still has to create the alerts and in some cases solving the problem will take priority over updating the status page. Some updates may come after the fact.
Our hope is that this empowers you, if you’re interested, to receive updates about major service issues that you care about.
submitted by pylkkik@augsburg.edu
For those registered with the CLASS Office, we are inviting you to the Stress Less: Schedule your Exams event on Wednesday, January 15th and Tuesday, January 21st from 8:30am-4:30pm in the Groves Lab (Lindell Library 216). You can get help you scheduling exams and quizzes for the entire semester as well as answer any testing questions you may have.
Snacks and fidgets will be available as well as a drawing for Barnes and Noble and Augsburg Bookstore gift cards. If you do schedule your exams and quizzes for the entire semester on your own, you can still come in and put your name in the drawing.
Please bring your course schedule, your laptop, if possible, as well as your course syllabi with dates/times of exams and quizzes.
Questions? You can come to the CLASS Office at the Groves Lab by email at groveslab@augsburg.edu or call at 612-330-7148 or go to the Groves Lab in Lindell Library 216.
submitted by mckinnes@augsburg.edu
Students can now apply for the 2020 NASA Space Grant Undergraduate Scholarship Program at Augsburg University. This scholarship program supports the advancement of academically focused undergraduates seeking professional careers in the natural sciences, especially space physics & engineering, mathematics, and science/mathematics education.
This competitive program awards up to 6 scholarships for spring semester, 2020 (totaling $8000), in the following areas:
-Emerging Scholarship (Sophomore-Junior). Scholarships of $1000 to encourage students whose course of study shows progress in meeting the criteria of this scholarship program.
-Enhanced Scholarship (Sophomore-Senior). Scholarships of $2000 to support students who have shown considerable progress in meeting the criteria of this scholarship program.
Strong candidates for the grant will be students who…
-are a sophomore, junior, or senior majoring in physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, computer science, pre-engineering, or mathematics/science education;
-can demonstrate strong academic performance and leadership within their major area; and
-show an interest in contributing to NASA’s mission.
Please note that students from traditionally underrepresented groups in science and mathematics fields are especially encouraged to apply. No applicant shall be denied consideration based on race, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, or ability.
submitted by shirreff@augsburg.edu
Benefits-eligible staff should observe the paid holiday schedule unless it is determined by their manager that the department needs to remain open to meet the needs of the campus. Being a student-centered institution, it is expected that certain offices and services will need to remain open on some or all of these days. If you have questions about whether you are scheduled to work, please see your supervisor.
submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu
The Newman Civic Fellowship recognizes and supports community-committed students who are change makers and public problem-solvers at Campus Compact member institutions.
Staff, faculty, and students are encouraged to nominate a student to be considered for Augsburg’s 2020-2021 Newman Civic Fellow (self-nominations accepted). The nominee must have at least one full year of their education remaining, such that they will be enrolled in higher education for the entirety of the 2020-2021 school year. The link to the nomination form is below.
Nominations will close on January 20, 2020.
Newman Civic Fellows:
*Engage in collaborative action with others from campus or from surrounding communities in order to create long-term social change
*Take action in addressing issues of inequality and political polarization
*Demonstrate the motivation and potential for effective long-term civic engagement
Through the fellowship, Campus Compact provides students with training and resources that nurture their assets and passions and help them develop strategies for social change. The yearlong program, named for Campus Compact founder Frank Newman, includes virtual learning opportunities and networking as part of a national network of engaged student leaders and an optional in-person convening.
submitted by stokesb@augsburg.edu
Each year, during Lavender Celebration, we honor and recognize LGBTQIA+ students, faculty, staff, and accomplices for their work in creating a more visible and just community for queer and trans+ folx. This year and coming years – LGBTQIA+ Student Services is looking to uplift more students by providing financial support through scholarship during the Lavender Celebration. Please help us raise funds to uplift and recognize the original work our LGBTQIA+ students are doing.
We will be selling shirts in Christensen lobby Wednesday, 1/15 and Friday, 1/17 from 10:40 am – 1:40 pm.
You can also buy a shirt(s) or donate, by following this link https://www.customink.com/fundraising/augsburglgbtqia.
submitted by shirreff@augsburg.edu
Benefits-eligible staff should observe the paid holiday schedule unless it is determined by their manager that the department needs to remain open to meet the needs of the campus. Being a student-centered institution, it is expected that certain offices and services will need to remain open on some or all of these days. If you have questions about whether you are scheduled to work, please see your supervisor.
submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu
Study Abroad for 2 weeks in summer and earn 4 credits + Augsburg Experience! Apply by January 31
***Economic Crisis, Small Business & Ethics in Greece***
Course options:
KEY 490, ECO 495 , or BUS 495 (students register for one course).
This program also fulfills the Augsburg Experience requirement.
Faculty Leaders:
Stella Hofrenning and Phyllis Kapetenakis
Travel Dates: May 12-30, 2020 Approximately 3 pre-travel meetings will also be held
Description:
This program explores economic, business, ethical and religious forces that have created vast changes in Greek life. Examine challenges and opportunities in Greece as it has suffered from economic crisis combined with the current refugee crisis. Gain an understanding of Greek history, Greek culture, and how that has led to the current Greek business/economic model. Through these connections, you will develop an understanding of Greece’s interaction with the European Union and the current instability in the region.
submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu
New for 2020, we have an IT Status service we’ve been testing internally and we’re ready to release to you.
https://au-ls-it-status.statushub.io/
On this page you can subscribe to receive email or text alerts about major service issues (you can even select which services you care about – moodle, telecom, internet, etc). Please keep in mind a human still has to create the alerts and in some cases solving the problem will take priority over updating the status page. Some updates may come after the fact.
Our hope is that this empowers you, if you’re interested, to receive updates about major service issues that you care about.
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
The Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, is seeking judges for the middle school debate season.
This year’s exciting topic: Mars Colonization!
Judges rock our world! They help students learn to think critically, research thoroughly, and speak persuasively. Become a debate judge!
No experience? No problem. We train judges at every tournament.
Debate judges:
Listen Attentively
Choose a Winner
Provide Feedback
Middle School Debate Tournament Schedule
JANUARY
• Wed 1/22: 4:30 PM – Marcy Open School (Minneapolis)
• Tue 1/28: 3:30 PM – Clara Barton Open School (Minneapolis)
• Thu 1/30: 3:30 PM – Highland Park Senior High School (St. Paul)
FEBRUARY
• Tue 2/4: 3:30 PM – Andersen United Community School (Minneapolis)
• Wed 2/5: 4:30 PM – Washington Technology Magnet School (St. Paul)
• Tue 2/11: 3:30 PM – Clara Barton Open School (Minneapolis)
• Wed 2/19: 4:30 PM – Marcy Open School (Minneapolis)
• Thu 2/20: 3:30PM – Highland Park Senior High School (St. Paul)
MARCH
• Wed 3/4: 4:30 PM – Washington Technology Magnet School (St. Paul)
• Tue 3/10: 3:30 PM – Clara Barton Open School (Minneapolis)
• Wed 3/11: 4:30 PM – Marcy Open School (Minneapolis)
• Thu 3/12: 3:30 PM – Highland Park Senior High School (St. Paul)
• Tue 3/17: 3:30 PM – Andersen United Community School (Minneapolis)
• Wed 3/18: 4:30 PM – Washington Technology Magnet School (St. Paul)
submitted by pylkkik@augsburg.edu
For those registered with the CLASS Office, we are inviting you to the Stress Less: Schedule your Exams event on Wednesday, January 15th and Tuesday, January 21st from 8:30am-4:30pm in the Groves Lab (Lindell Library 216). You can get help you scheduling exams and quizzes for the entire semester as well as answer any testing questions you may have.
Snacks and fidgets will be available as well as a drawing for Barnes and Noble and Augsburg Bookstore gift cards. If you do schedule your exams and quizzes for the entire semester on your own, you can still come in and put your name in the drawing.
Please bring your course schedule, your laptop, if possible, as well as your course syllabi with dates/times of exams and quizzes.
Questions? You can come to the CLASS Office at the Groves Lab by email at groveslab@augsburg.edu or call at 612-330-7148 or go to the Groves Lab in Lindell Library 216.
submitted by amata@augsburg.edu
The CGEE department is looking to hire a student employee to fill their Finance Assistant/Front Desk position for Spring 2020 & possibly Summer of 2020. This position will be focused on finance and other administrative duties, and scheduled to work 10 hours per week.
Essential job functions include, but are not limited to:
– Administrative duties including checking emails, answering phone calls, data entry, ordering supplies, general office work, etc.
– Preparing spreadsheets with financial information noted accurately
– Making payment deposits
– Collecting and organizing procurement card (p-card) receipts and statements monthly
-Special projects as assigned
Job Requirements:
-Passionate about cultural difference and international experience
-Strong communicator, both written and verbal, able to relate well to a wide variety of people in multiple settings
-Detail oriented and highly organized
-Maintain confidentiality with sensitive information
-Self starter and self-directed
-High customer service orientation
-Skilled in the use of Google platform, Microsoft Excel, Word
Preferred skills/experience:
-CGEE or other study abroad program alumni, or international student
-Related majors such as: Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, International Business, etc.
-Spanish language skills (speaking and writing) a plus
Application Instructions
To apply, please login to your student Augnet account and submit your cover letter and resume through Student Jobs-Handshake. Position will be opened until filled.
submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu
The Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, is seeking judges for the middle school debate season.
This year’s exciting topic: Mars Colonization!
Judges rock our world! They help students learn to think critically, research thoroughly, and speak persuasively. Become a debate judge!
No experience? No problem. We train judges at every tournament.
Debate judges:
Listen Attentively
Choose a Winner
Provide Feedback
Middle School Debate Tournament Schedule
JANUARY
• Wed 1/22: 4:30 PM – Marcy Open School (Minneapolis)
• Tue 1/28: 3:30 PM – Clara Barton Open School (Minneapolis)
• Thu 1/30: 3:30 PM – Highland Park Senior High School (St. Paul)
FEBRUARY
• Tue 2/4: 3:30 PM – Andersen United Community School (Minneapolis)
• Wed 2/5: 4:30 PM – Washington Technology Magnet School (St. Paul)
• Tue 2/11: 3:30 PM – Clara Barton Open School (Minneapolis)
• Wed 2/19: 4:30 PM – Marcy Open School (Minneapolis)
• Thu 2/20: 3:30PM – Highland Park Senior High School (St. Paul)
MARCH
• Wed 3/4: 4:30 PM – Washington Technology Magnet School (St. Paul)
• Tue 3/10: 3:30 PM – Clara Barton Open School (Minneapolis)
• Wed 3/11: 4:30 PM – Marcy Open School (Minneapolis)
• Thu 3/12: 3:30 PM – Highland Park Senior High School (St. Paul)
• Tue 3/17: 3:30 PM – Andersen United Community School (Minneapolis)
• Wed 3/18: 4:30 PM – Washington Technology Magnet School (St. Paul)
submitted by whitneyr@augsburg.edu
Benefits-eligible staff should observe the paid holiday schedule unless it is determined by their manager that the department needs to remain open to meet the needs of the campus. Being a student-centered institution, it is expected that certain offices and services will need to remain open on some or all of these days. If you have questions about whether you are scheduled to work, please see your supervisor.
submitted by moellerj@augsburg.edu
Check out our interview with Kristin Anderson about the upcoming Art at Augsburg exhibit as part of our Sesquicentennial Celebration!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCUug-Bcqvs&feature=youtu.be
submitted by amata@augsburg.edu
The CGEE department is looking to hire a student employee to fill their Finance Assistant/Front Desk position for Spring 2020 & possibly Summer of 2020. This position will be focused on finance and other administrative duties, and scheduled to work 10 hours per week.
Essential job functions include, but are not limited to:
– Administrative duties including checking emails, answering phone calls, data entry, ordering supplies, general office work, etc.
– Preparing spreadsheets with financial information noted accurately
– Making payment deposits
– Collecting and organizing procurement card (p-card) receipts and statements monthly
-Special projects as assigned
Job Requirements:
-Passionate about cultural difference and international experience
-Strong communicator, both written and verbal, able to relate well to a wide variety of people in multiple settings
-Detail oriented and highly organized
-Maintain confidentiality with sensitive information
-Self starter and self-directed
-High customer service orientation
-Skilled in the use of Google platform, Microsoft Excel, Word
Preferred skills/experience:
-CGEE or other study abroad program alumni, or international student
-Related majors such as: Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, International Business, etc.
-Spanish language skills (speaking and writing) a plus
Application Instructions
To apply, please login to your student Augnet account and submit your cover letter and resume through Student Jobs-Handshake. Position will be opened until filled.
submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu
New for 2020, we have an IT Status service we’ve been testing internally and we’re ready to release to you.
https://au-ls-it-status.statushub.io/
On this page you can subscribe to receive email or text alerts about major service issues (you can even select which services you care about – moodle, telecom, internet, etc). Please keep in mind a human still has to create the alerts and in some cases solving the problem will take priority over updating the status page. Some updates may come after the fact.
Our hope is that this empowers you, if you’re interested, to receive updates about major service issues that you care about.
submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu
The Newman Civic Fellowship recognizes and supports community-committed students who are change makers and public problem-solvers at Campus Compact member institutions.
Staff, faculty, and students are encouraged to nominate a student to be considered for Augsburg’s 2020-2021 Newman Civic Fellow (self-nominations accepted). The nominee must have at least one full year of their education remaining, such that they will be enrolled in higher education for the entirety of the 2020-2021 school year. The link to the nomination form is below.
Nominations will close on January 20, 2020.
Newman Civic Fellows:
*Engage in collaborative action with others from campus or from surrounding communities in order to create long-term social change
*Take action in addressing issues of inequality and political polarization
*Demonstrate the motivation and potential for effective long-term civic engagement
Through the fellowship, Campus Compact provides students with training and resources that nurture their assets and passions and help them develop strategies for social change. The yearlong program, named for Campus Compact founder Frank Newman, includes virtual learning opportunities and networking as part of a national network of engaged student leaders and an optional in-person convening.
submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu
Sophomores: Preliminary applications close this Friday, January 10, for the Phillips Scholars program. The Phillips Scholars Program recognizes and rewards private college students who strive to make life better for those with unmet needs. Applicants are challenged to think creatively and become community-service leaders, and receive a total of $16,000 in scholarship.
A preliminary mini-application (linked below) is used to select two finalists from Augsburg University who will then develop a full proposal to be submitted to the Minnesota Private College Council for the scholarship. This will include a 5-7 page project proposal, official transcript, and 3 letters of recommendation. Staff members of the Sabo Center will help finalists complete their applications.
Applicants must be a sophomore during the 2019-2020 school year.
Each year, projects must fit within a theme. This year’s application theme is “Addressing the Achievement/Opportunity Gap in Minnesota.”
Scholarship recipients receive $6,000 during their junior year, a $4,000 stipend while completing a summer project, and $6,000 their senior year upon successful completion of their summer project.
Last year, 3 of the 5 Phillips Scholar recipients were Augsburg students, and many Augsburg students have received the scholarship in the past. Check out the Phillips Scholar website for more information about current and former Phillips Scholars and their projects: https://www.mnprivatecolleges.org/giving/our-scholarships/phillips-scholars-program/current-phillips-scholars
Deadline for Preliminary Application: Friday, January 10, 2020, 11:59 p.m.
submitted by ueckerk@augsburg.edu
It has been brought to our attention by an employee that they received the following questionable email:
Good Day,
This is a friendly reminder , All employees must send current bank information via Email for payroll update before 10th of January 2020.
Send a voided check or send in the following format:
Account holder name
Account number
Account type
Thank you for your cooperation.
Kindly disregard if you have already compiled by sending your details.
Happy New Year!
Human Resources.
To protect yourself against fraudulent activity we recommend the following:
• Please do not provide sensitive information via email or over the phone, the Human Resources/Payroll department would not request sensitive information in that manner.
• Please make sure the request is from an official Augsburg.edu email address.
• When in question regarding a request for information please email payroll@augsburg.edu or hr@augsburg.edu to verify.
Our IT partners are aware of this incident and they suggest clicking the Report Spam button to better “train” Google to filter these emails out from reaching your inbox.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.
New for 2020, we have an IT Status service we’ve been testing internally and we’re ready to release to you.
https://au-ls-it-status.statushub.io/
On this page you can subscribe to receive email or text alerts about major service issues (you can even select which services you care about – moodle, telecom, internet, etc). Please keep in mind a human still has to create the alerts and in some cases solving the problem will take priority over updating the status page. Some updates may come after the fact.
Our hope is that this empowers you, if you’re interested, to receive updates about major service issues that you care about.
submitted by rolfi@augsburg.edu
Staff Senate congratulates our December Auggie Pride Award winner Briana Alamilla. Get to know our fellow Auggie staff!
Briana Alamilla, Communication and Social Media Specialist
– How many years have you worked at Augsburg?
6 total. 2 as staff, 4 as a student worker!
– Where is your office located?
Lower level of Anderson Hall
– Describe your role at Augsburg. What do you find meaningful and positive in the work you do?
I run the social media accounts for Augsburg and Luther Seminary. I also write content for our Alumni magazine, Augsburg Now. Every morning, I curate the social media newsfeed from Inside Augsburg, I oversee A-mail and the digital screens, and maintain Augsburg’s News and Media blog. What I find meaningful is the fact that what I do helps people stay informed and connected to Augsburg in a way.
– What is your favorite place in the neighborhood?
Soberfish!
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
We would like everyone to welcome our new Administrative Assistant for STEM/Religion, Arielle Mayper. Arielle will be residing in the second floor workroom of the Hagfors Center. We are excited to have her here at Augsburg!
submitted by cashdar@augsburg.edu
Please welcome La’Vonne Clarke to the University Events team as our newest event planner! You can find her on the second floor of the Christensen Center, office 203C. Feel free to swing by and meet La’Vonne.
submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu
The Newman Civic Fellowship recognizes and supports community-committed students who are change makers and public problem-solvers at Campus Compact member institutions.
Staff, faculty, and students are encouraged to nominate a student to be considered for Augsburg’s 2020-2021 Newman Civic Fellow (self-nominations accepted). The nominee must have at least one full year of their education remaining, such that they will be enrolled in higher education for the entirety of the 2020-2021 school year. The link to the nomination form is below.
Nominations will close on January 20, 2020.
Newman Civic Fellows:
*Engage in collaborative action with others from campus or from surrounding communities in order to create long-term social change
*Take action in addressing issues of inequality and political polarization
*Demonstrate the motivation and potential for effective long-term civic engagement
Through the fellowship, Campus Compact provides students with training and resources that nurture their assets and passions and help them develop strategies for social change. The yearlong program, named for Campus Compact founder Frank Newman, includes virtual learning opportunities and networking as part of a national network of engaged student leaders and an optional in-person convening.
submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu
Sophomores: Preliminary applications close this Friday, January 10, for the Phillips Scholars program. The Phillips Scholars Program recognizes and rewards private college students who strive to make life better for those with unmet needs. Applicants are challenged to think creatively and become community-service leaders, and receive a total of $16,000 in scholarship.
A preliminary mini-application (linked below) is used to select two finalists from Augsburg University who will then develop a full proposal to be submitted to the Minnesota Private College Council for the scholarship. This will include a 5-7 page project proposal, official transcript, and 3 letters of recommendation. Staff members of the Sabo Center will help finalists complete their applications.
Applicants must be a sophomore during the 2019-2020 school year.
Each year, projects must fit within a theme. This year’s application theme is “Addressing the Achievement/Opportunity Gap in Minnesota.”
Scholarship recipients receive $6,000 during their junior year, a $4,000 stipend while completing a summer project, and $6,000 their senior year upon successful completion of their summer project.
Last year, 3 of the 5 Phillips Scholar recipients were Augsburg students, and many Augsburg students have received the scholarship in the past. Check out the Phillips Scholar website for more information about current and former Phillips Scholars and their projects: https://www.mnprivatecolleges.org/giving/our-scholarships/phillips-scholars-program/current-phillips-scholars
Deadline for Preliminary Application: Friday, January 10, 2020, 11:59 p.m.
submitted by kadolph@augsburg.edu
Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination for the open position on Staff Senate.
Please use the link below to vote for your top choice to join Staff Senate beginning January 2020.
http://augsburg.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bwQC5bxNev15PBb
The candidates are:
Ashley Adegeye, Residence Life
Janice Dames – Campus Ministry
Maren Stoddard Mack – Center for Global Education and Experience
Deanna Davis – Professional Studies
The deadline for voting is 5:00 pm on Monday, January 13th.
submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
Check out this webpage for hours
submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
Today (1/7) from 5-7:30pm. Bring some ingredients and come on by! All are welcome.
submitted by ueckerk@augsburg.edu
It has been brought to our attention by an employee that they received the following questionable email:
Good Day,
This is a friendly reminder , All employees must send current bank information via Email for payroll update before 10th of January 2020.
Send a voided check or send in the following format:
Account holder name
Account number
Account type
Thank you for your cooperation.
Kindly disregard if you have already compiled by sending your details.
Happy New Year!
Human Resources.
To protect yourself against fraudulent activity we recommend the following:
• Please do not provide sensitive information via email or over the phone, the Human Resources/Payroll department would not request sensitive information in that manner.
• Please make sure the request is from an official Augburg.edu email address.
• When in question regarding a request for information please email payroll@augsburg.edu or hr@augsburg.edu to verify.
Our IT partners are aware of this incident and they suggest clicking the Report Spam button to better “train” Google to filter these emails out from reaching your inbox.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
Interested in studying abroad? Attend one of our Study Abroad & Away information sessions!
We have the new option to watch an info session online you can watch at the link below
https://augsburg.voicethread.com/myvoice/thread/12303702/73300684/68665084
We also have daily in-person info sessions located in the Oyate Commons, Lower Level of Christensen Center, Suite 2.
Monday: 10:40 am
Tuesday: 3:45 pm
Wednesday: 1:45 pm
Thursday: 11:30 pm
Friday: 3:15 pm
Have any questions?
Email abroad@augsburg.edu or visit our website studyabroad.augsburg.edu
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
We would like everyone to welcome our new Administrative Assistant for STEM/Religion, Arielle Mayper. Today is Arielle’s first day, and she will be residing in the second floor workroom of the Hagfors Center. We are excited to have her here at Augsburg!
submitted by truem@augsburg.edu
Augsburg and the Cedar Cultural Center (in partnership with other neighborhood organizations) have organized a benefit concert for those families affected by the horrible fire at 630 Cedar Avenue in November.
The concert will be:
Saturday, January 11th
7:30 pm
Cedar Cultural Center-416 Cedar Avenue
$10 donation requested
Many great musicians including Augsburg’s own Tatum and Tessa, the Brass Messengers, Jack Klatt, and more.
Advanced tickets may be purchased by clicking on the URL link below.
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
Interested in studying abroad? Attend one of our Study Abroad & Away information sessions!
We have the new option to watch an info session online you can watch at the link below
https://augsburg.voicethread.com/myvoice/thread/12303702/73300684/68665084
We also have daily in-person info sessions located in the Oyate Commons, Lower Level of Christensen Center, Suite 2.
Monday: 10:40 am
Tuesday: 3:45 pm
Wednesday: 1:45 pm
Thursday: 11:30 pm
Friday: 3:15 pm
Have any questions?
Email abroad@augsburg.edu or visit our website studyabroad.augsburg.edu
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
A-mail publication will be suspended Tuesday, December 31 and Wednesday, January 1, as Augsburg observes the New Year holiday. Publication of A-mail will resume Thursday, January 2. Send questions or concerns via email to
a-mail-corrections@augsburg.edu.
submitted by greenj@augsburg.edu
Dear Faculty and Staff,
I am writing to share the sad news that Dr. Richard C. Nelson, former professor and chair of Augsburg’s department of history, passed away on Sunday, December 22nd.
Rick received the BA from the University of Nebraska, and the MA and PhD from the University of Minnesota. He began teaching at Augsburg in 1967, earned tenure and promotion to associate professor in 1977, and was promoted to professor in 1986. Rick retired from Augsburg in 2000 and was awarded faculty emeritus status.
Rick was a prominent faculty leader who – in addition to other significant contributions – served as president of the Faculty Senate. He was a classical scholar, with research interests focused on ancient Assyria and Sumeria. His expertise in ancient history shaped the experience of successive generations of students.
Together with English professor Dave Wood, Rick co-authored The Anderson Chronicles: An Intimate Portrait of Augsburg College, 1963-1997, which continued the work of Carl Chrislock’s From Fjord to Freeway: 100 years, Augsburg College.
Rick was a long-time member of what became known as The Seminar — a group of colleagues, across many disciplines (Biology, Physics, English, History, Art, Sociology, Music, and more) who met locally every Friday for over fifty years, where close bonds were developed and families became tied closely together.
A memorial service will be held in Rick’s home town of Beatrice, Nebraska on January 4, 2020. A full obituary with additional details is posted online.
Karen Kaivola
submitted by suter@augsburg.edu
Shipping/Receiving and the Copy Center will be open as follows over the Holiday:
Dec 26th 9 am-3 pm
Dec 27th 9 am-3 pm
Dec 30th 9 am-3 pm
Dec 31st Closed
Jan 1st Closed
Jan 2nd 9 am-3 pm
Jan 3rd 9 am-3 pm
Jan 6th-10th 8 am – 4:30 pm
If no one in your office will be here please let us know so we do not attempt to deliver mail/packages in vain. Either email mailship@augsburg.edu or call 612-330-1750.
submitted by suter@augsburg.edu
Shipping/Receiving and the Copy Center will be open as follows over the Holiday:
Dec 23rd 9 am-3 pm
Dec 24th Closed
Dec 25th Closed
Dec 26th 9 am-3 pm
Dec 27th 9 am-3 pm
Dec 30th 9 am-3 pm
Dec 31st Closed
Jan 1st Closed
Jan 2nd 9 am-3 pm
Jan 3rd 9 am-3 pm
Jan 6th-10th 8 am – 4:30 pm
If no one in your office will be here please let us know so we do not attempt to deliver mail/packages in vain. Either email mailship@augsburg.edu or call 612-330-1750.
submitted by millerch@augsburg.edu
The Bookstore will be open the following hours during winter break:
December 23-January 8
Open Monday-Friday
10AM-3PM
Closed December 24,25,31 and January 1
January 9&10
Open 9AM-5PM
January 11&12
Open 10AM-2PM
Resume regular hours January 13.
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
A-mail publication will be suspended Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25, as Augsburg observes the Christmas holiday. Publication of A-mail will resume Thursday, December 26. Send questions or concerns via email to a-mail-corrections@augsburg.edu.
submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
Campus Cupboard is open over winter break! See here for more details.
submitted by twinawey@augsburg.edu
Scholastic Connections is a scholarship program for high-achieving undergraduate students of color at Augsburg University. It is designed to assist students succeed in completing their undergraduate degree and prepare them to be engaged, successful citizens of the world on graduation by facilitating career development and planning.
There are three pillars that support the Scholastic Connections goal: self-development, community development, and post-undergraduate development.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
First-Time Applicants Eligibility Criteria:
-Must have completed at least one full semester at Augsburg by January 10th, 2020
-Must have at least 1 full academic year of their education remaining
-Be enrolled as a full-time student in the Augsburg Day program for the academic year 2020-2021
-Meet a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
-Meet the University’s standard of conduct
-Must demonstrate financial need, defined by Student Financial Services.
-Complete application
Previous Recipients Renewal Criteria:
-Meet satisfactory academic progress as defined by the university which includes maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
-Meet the University’s standard of conduct
-Have an updated academic/graduation plan
-Complete application
If selected, you are required to:
-Attend the group meetings (6-8 per academic year)
-Attend 1:1s with the Scholastic Connections coordinator (at least once per semester)
-Attend the MSS Scholarship Dinner (tentatively on Tuesday, November 10, 2020)
-Attend the end-of-year gathering at the Augsburg House
DACA and undocumented students are eligible and highly encouraged to apply.
Promise, Presidential and ActSix Scholarship recipients and International Students (F-1 and J-1) are not eligible for this award.
Application period: Dec. 10, 2019 – Jan. 10, 2020
submitted by twinawey@augsburg.edu
The Multicultural Student Services Scholarships (including ASIA Scholarship, Bonnie Wallace American Indian Scholarship, HOLA Scholarship and M. Anita Gay Hawthorne Scholarship) recognize returning underrepresented undergraduate students in the Day program. Students who are eligible and awarded will receive a $2,500 annual, renewable award. These scholarships are for returning students of American Indian/Latinx/Pan-Afrikan/Pan-Asian descent and/or a student who has participated, demonstrated record of and/or potential for leadership and awareness within the communities mentioned above.
Scholarship: $2,500 per academic year, renewable
First-Time Applicants Eligibility Criteria:
-Must have completed at least one full semester at Augsburg by January 10th, 2020
-Must have at least 1 full academic year of their education remaining
-Be enrolled as a full-time student in the Augsburg Day program for the academic year 2020-2021
-Meet a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
-Meet the University’s standard of conduct
-Complete this application
-Must demonstrate financial need, defined by Student Financial Services.
Previous Recipients Renewal Criteria:
-Meet satisfactory academic progress as defined by the university which includes maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
-Meet the University’s standard of conduct
-Complete this application
Questions/Concerns? Contact Mai Xee Vang at vangmm3@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1663 or stop by Oyate Commons, Lower Level of Christensen Center
Application period: Dec. 10, 2019 – Jan. 10, 2020
submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
Check out this webpage for the food shelf’s winter break hours:
submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
Students are welcome to come cook in the Food Lab (Hagfors 108) over winter break during the following hours:
Dec. 26th, Jan. 2nd, 6th, and 7th, 5:00pm – 7:30pm
Contact Bobbie Thao (thaobb4@augsburg.edu) with questions!
submitted by suter@augsburg.edu
As the holidays continue to approach you may want to send friends & family gifts or receive packages. It’s not too late (though may be a little expensive)! Augsburg Central Services – Shipping & Receiving is here to help!
We can ship via UPS, FedEx and USPS and have discounted rates through UPS and FedEx. There are cut off dates to have packages arrive by Dec 24th which are detailed below.
These dates are all recommended dates to ship, NOT guaranteed! The sooner you can get mail/packages out the better.
UPS Ground : Dec 12 (PASSED)
UPS 3 Day: Dec 19 (PASSED)
UPS 2 Day: Dec 20 (TODAY)
UPS Next Day: Dec 23
FedEx Ground/Home: Dec 15 (PASSED)
FedEx Express Saver: Dec 19 (PASSED)
FedEx 2 Day: Dec 20 (TODAY)
FedEx Overnight: Dec 23
USPS 1st Class Mail: Dec 20 (TODAY)
USPS Priority: Dec 21
If you are planning on receiving personal packages through the University we would ask that you be prompt in picking up your package from shipping/receiving as we have limited storage space.
If you have any questions or need any advice please stop into the shipping/receiving department or check the corresponding shippers website.
submitted by stepanek@augsburg.edu
The Business Office will be closed on Monday, December 23rd and Monday December 30th but will be open our normal business hours of 7:30am to 4:30pm December 26th and 27th and January 2nd and 3rd.
If you have a check or cash request for those weeks, please request a week prior to the date needed.
During the closure if you have an immediate question please contact the following individuals:
Cash requests, fund balances, or accounts payable – Carole Kampf at kampf@augsburg.edu.
P-cards – Doug Rosenberg at rosenbe2@augsburg.edu.
Wire or ACH transfers – Fola Tiamiyu at tiamiyuf@augsburg.edu.
Accounting or other questions – Gerri Stepanek at stepanek@augsburg.edu.
Happy Holidays!
submitted by suter@augsburg.edu
Shipping/Receiving and the Copy Center will be open as follows over the Holiday:
Dec 23rd 9 am-3 pm
Dec 24th Closed
Dec 25th Closed
Dec 26th 9 am-3 pm
Dec 27th 9 am-3 pm
Dec 30th 9 am-3 pm
Dec 31st Closed
Jan 1st Closed
Jan 2nd 9 am-3 pm
Jan 3rd 9 am-3 pm
Jan 6th-10th 8 am – 4:30 pm
If no one in your office will be here please let us know so we do not attempt to deliver mail/packages in vain. Either email mailship@augsburg.edu or call 612-330-1750.
submitted by swindall@augsburg.edu
Join us for Alternative Spring Break, a service-learning trip that will partner with Habitat for Humanity to build and renovate homes in order to provide affordable housing for low-income families in Taos, New Mexico. The experience will explore the complexities of immigration in the United States while working alongside other students to serve a community in need.
Trip dates: March 14-21
Cost of the trip is $250 ($100 deposit upon registration to be brought to Janice Dames in the Campus Ministry office in Foss)
Registration opens Monday, January 6th. Please email Pastor Justin Lind-Ayres at lindayre@augsburg.edu for more information.
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
Interested in studying abroad? Attend one of our Study Abroad & Away information sessions!
We have the new option to watch an info session online you can watch at the link below
https://augsburg.voicethread.com/myvoice/thread/12303702/73300684/68665084
We also have daily in-person info sessions located in the Oyate Commons, Lower Level of Christensen Center, Suite 2.
Monday: 10:40 am
Tuesday: 3:45 pm
Wednesday: 1:45 pm
Thursday: 11:30 pm
Friday: 3:15 pm
Have any questions?
Email abroad@augsburg.edu or visit our website studyabroad.augsburg.edu
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
Love to explore? Have a sense of adventure? Like to walk and take trains? Like to ride bikes? See cities by boat? Enjoy gardens? Markets? Architecture? Parks? Ever been interested in how the people of the Netherlands live? Do you have the desire to learn about innovative and creative solutions to environmental challenges? Would you like to have new ideas and tools to make positive changes back here in the U.S.?
Join Allyson Green and Lars Christiansen on a two-week exploration of urban environmental sustainability in Amsterdam and Delft, Netherlands in May 2020! We begin with several course sessions in Minneapolis in early May, and then depart for the Netherlands on May 7. We return two weeks later. There is so much to see and discover! We hope you join us.
LIVING GREEN IN AMSTERDAM, Study Abroad May 2020
Program Leaders: Lars Christiansen and Allyson Green
This is a 6-credit program:
Students choose one SOC/URB course for 4 credits:
SOC/URB 111: City Life: Intro to Urban Sociology (fulfills Social Behavioral Sciences LAF), or
SOC/URB 295: Living Green in Amsterdam (elective)
All students also take INS 292 for 2 credits:
INS 292: Topics: Environmental Sustainability through an Intercultural Lens
This program also fulfills the Augsburg Experience requirement.
Program Leaders: Lars Christiansen and Allyson Green
Program Cost: $5,500
*This all-inclusive program fee covers: tuition for 6 credits, international round-trip airfare from Minneapolis, all lodging, all meals, all transportation during the program, and all program activities.
Financial Aid: Check with Student Financial Services in Sverdrup hall to learn about how your financial aid package might help cover the cost of this program.
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
Study Abroad for 2 weeks in summer and earn 4 credits + Augsburg Experience!
***Economic Crisis, Small Business & Ethics in Greece***
Course options:
KEY 490, ECO 495 , or BUS 495 (students register for one course).
This program also fulfills the Augsburg Experience requirement.
Faculty Leaders:
Stella Hofrenning and Phyllis Kapetenakis
Travel Dates: May 12-30, 2020 (approximately 3 pre-travel meetings will also be held)
Description:
This program explores economic, business, ethical and religious forces that have created vast changes in Greek life. Examine challenges and opportunities in Greece as it has suffered from economic crisis combined with the current refugee crisis. Gain an understanding of Greek history, Greek culture, and how that has led to the current Greek business/economic model. Through these connections, you will develop an understanding of Greece’s interaction with the European Union and the current instability in the region.
submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu
CONGRATULATIONS to this semester’s Auggie Pride Award winners: Eric Rolland, Michael Fetting, Kelsey Richardson Blackwell, Elizabeth Kästner, and Briana Alamilla. These colleagues were nominated by co-workers and recognized for their work making a significant contribution to a department, a division, or to University-wide goals.You can nominate a colleague for recognition! Visit the Staff Senate webpage and fill out the nomination form: http://inside.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/auggie_pride/
HOLIDAY TIPS FROM DPS: Check out DPS’ holiday safety tips on their blog https://www.augsburg.edu/dps/2019/12/18/holiday-safety-tips-from-dps/
ELECTIONS: Staff Senate will soon be holding elections for an open seat. Keep your eyes open for the election form after the start of the new year!
submitted by kunz@augsburg.edu
Join the Chemistry Department for a celebration of the end of the semester and the holiday break, Thurs Dec 19, 2019 5 – 8pm in Hagfors 306. Liquid nitrogen ice cream and other treats will be served!
submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu
The Newman Civic Fellowship recognizes and supports community-committed students who are change makers and public problem-solvers at Campus Compact member institutions. Fellows are nominated by their president or chancellor on the basis of their potential for public leadership.
Newman Civic Fellows:
*Engage in collaborative action with others from campus or from surrounding communities in order to create long-term social change
*Take action in addressing issues of inequality and political polarization
*Demonstrate the motivation and potential for effective long-term civic engagement
Through the fellowship, Campus Compact provides students with training and resources that nurture their assets and passions and help them develop strategies for social change. The yearlong program, named for Campus Compact founder Frank Newman, includes virtual learning opportunities and networking as part of a national network of engaged student leaders and an optional in-person convening.
Staff, faculty, and students are encouraged to nominate a student to be considered for Augsburg’s 2020-2021 Newman Civic Fellow (self-nominations accepted). The nominee must have at least one full year of their education remaining, such that they will be enrolled in higher education for the entirety of the 2020-2021 school year.
Nominations will close on January 20, 2020.
submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu
SOPHOMORES: The Phillips Scholars Program recognizes and rewards private college students who strive to make life better for those with unmet needs. Applicants are challenged to think creatively and become community-service leaders, and receive a total of $16,000 in scholarship.
A preliminary mini-application (linked below) is used to select two finalists from Augsburg University who will then develop a full proposal to be submitted to the Minnesota Private College Council for the scholarship. This will include a 5-7 page project proposal, official transcript, and 3 letters of recommendation. Staff members of the Sabo Center will help finalists complete their applications.
Applicants must be a sophomore during the 2019-2020 school year.
Each year, projects must fit within a theme. This year’s application theme is “Addressing the Achievement/Opportunity Gap in Minnesota.”
Scholarship recipients receive $6,000 during their junior year, a $4,000 stipend while completing a summer project, and $6,000 their senior year upon successful completion of their summer project.
Last year, 3 of the 5 Phillips Scholar recipients were Augsburg students, and many Augsburg students have received the scholarship in the past. Check out the Phillips Scholar website for more information about current and former Phillips Scholars and their projects: https://www.mnprivatecolleges.org/giving/our-scholarships/phillips-scholars-program/current-phillips-scholars
Deadline for Preliminary Application: Friday, January 10, 2020, 11:59 p.m.
Phillips Scholarship Required Mini-Application Due January 10
submitted by learyc@augsburg.edu
The Gage Center will be closed between December 23 and January 1 and will reopen on January 2
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Join us for the Annual Faculty and Staff Holiday Party on Thursday, December 19th from 3–5:30 p.m. in Hoversten Chapel! Celebrate the completion of a successful semester and the upcoming holiday season with colleagues across campus. Food, beverage, and holiday cheer provided!
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CONGRATULATIONS to this semester’s Auggie Pride Award winners: Eric Rolland, Michael Fetting, Kelsey Richardson Blackwell, Elizabeth Kästner, and Briana Alamilla. These colleagues were nominated by co-workers and recognized for their work making a significant contribution to a department, a division, or to University-wide goals.You can nominate a colleague for recognition! Visit the Staff Senate webpage and fill out the nomination form: http://inside.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/auggie_pride/
FACILITIES UPDATES: Did you know that Facilities provides regular updates about campus buildings and facilities projects on their website? Check out inside.augsburg.edu/facilities for more information
WEATHER CLOSURES: If there are campus cancellations or closures due to winter weather, there will be updates provided online on the DPS web page and on this Google document
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W-nowzjjWyxjY8omfQpZaXnQ0pxJJqqp5c9_xtr-O78/edit
ELECTIONS: Staff Senate will soon be holding elections for an open seat. Keep your eyes open for the election form after the start of the new year!
submitted by stokesb@augsburg.edu
Each year, during Lavender Celebration, we honor and recognize LGBTQIA+ students, faculty, staff, and accomplices for their work in creating a more visible and just community for queer and trans+ folx. This year and coming years, LGBTQIA+ Student Services is looking to uplift more students by providing financial support through scholarship during the Lavender Celebration. Please help us raise funds to uplift and recognize the original work our LGBTQIA+ students are doing.
To buy a shirt(s) or donate, please follow this link https://www.customink.com/fundraising/augsburglgbtqia.
submitted by millerch@augsburg.edu
We now have Spring bus passes available for purchase in the Bookstore. They will be valid from January 1, 2020 – May 31, 2020. Cost will be $165.
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End of term is quickly approaching and that means that your rental books need to be brought back to the Bookstore! Don’t let late fees ruin your holiday, get your books back to us today! Can’t make it in? Use the FREE UPS label provided at the link below https://augsburg.bncollege.com/shop/augsburg/page/rental-book-return
submitted by stepanek@augsburg.edu
The Business Office will be closed on Monday, December 23rd and Monday December 30th but will be open our normal business hours of 7:30am to 4:30pm December 26th and 27th and January 2nd and 3rd.
If you have a check or cash request for those weeks, please request a week prior to the date needed.
During the closure if you have an immediate question please contact the following individuals:
Cash requests, fund balances, or accounts payable – Carole Kamp at kampf@augsburg.edu.
P-cards – Doug Rosenberg at rosenbe2@augsburg.edu.
Wire or ACH transfers – Fola Tiamiyu at tiamiyuf@augsburg.edu.
Accounting or other questions – Gerri Stepanek at stepanek@augsburg.edu.
Happy Holidays!
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Interested in studying abroad? Attend one of our Study Abroad & Away information sessions!
We have the new option to watch an info session online you can watch at the link below
https://augsburg.voicethread.com/myvoice/thread/12303702/73300684/68665084
We also have daily in-person info sessions located in the Oyate Commons, Lower Level of Christensen Center, Suite 2.
Monday: 10:40 am
Tuesday: 3:45 pm
Wednesday: 1:45 pm
Thursday: 11:30 pm
Friday: 3:15 pm
Have any questions?
Email abroad@augsburg.edu or visit our website studyabroad.augsburg.edu
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Study Abroad for 2 weeks in summer and earn 4 credits + Augsburg Experience!
***Economic Crisis, Small Business & Ethics in Greece***
Course options:
KEY 490, ECO 495 , or BUS 495 (students register for one course).
This program also fulfills the Augsburg Experience requirement.
Faculty Leaders:
Stella Hofrenning and Phyllis Kapetenakis
Travel Dates: May 13-27, 2020 (approximately 3 pre-travel meetings will also be held)
Description:
This program explores economic, business, ethical and religious forces that have created vast changes in Greek life. Examine challenges and opportunities in Greece as it has suffered from economic crisis combined with the current refugee crisis. Gain an understanding of Greek history, Greek culture, and how that has led to the current Greek business/economic model. Through these connections, you will develop an understanding of Greece’s interaction with the European Union and the current instability in the region.
submitted by petersj4@augsburg.edu
Dr. Lauren Causey, Manager of Sponsored Research, is now a Certified Research Administrator (CRA).
The CRA exam is administered by the Research Administrators Certification Council. Earning this credential is an important indicator that Lauren possesses the range of knowledge needed to oversee the entire life cycle of a federal sponsored program, from pre-award research and proposal development to award negotiation and budget management.
Lauren joined the Office of Grants and Sponsored Programs in November of 2018 where she oversees faculty research and federal grant submissions (e.g. National Science Foundation & National Institutes of Health). Prior to joining Augsburg, she was Senior Evaluation and Research Associate at the Science Museum of Minnesota. Lauren holds a Master’s Degree in Education from Harvard University and a Ph.D. in Education, Curriculum, and Instruction from the University of Minnesota—Twin Cities.
Please join me in congratulating Lauren for this remarkable achievement!
submitted by millerch@augsburg.edu
End of term is quickly approaching and that means that your rental books need to be brought back to the Bookstore! Don’t let late fees ruin your holiday, get your books back to us today! Can’t make it in? Use the FREE UPS label provided at the link below https://augsburg.bncollege.com/shop/augsburg/page/rental-book-return
submitted by stokesb@augsburg.edu
Each year, during Lavender Celebration, we honor and recognize LGBTQIA+ students, faculty, staff, and accomplices for their work in creating a more visible and just community for queer and trans+ folx. This year and coming years – LGBTQIA+ Student Services is looking to uplift more students by providing financial support through scholarship during the Lavender Celebration. Please help us raise funds to uplift and recognize the original work our LGBTQIA+ students are doing.
To buy a shirt(s) or donate, please follow this link https://www.customink.com/fundraising/augsburglgbtqia
submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu
Love to explore? Have a sense of adventure? Like to walk and take trains? Like to ride bikes? See cities by boat? Enjoy gardens? Markets? Architecture? Parks? Ever been interested in how the people of the Netherlands live? Do you have the desire to learn about innovative and creative solutions to environmental challenges? Would you like to have new ideas and tools to make positive changes back here in the U.S.?
Join Allyson Green and Lars Christiansen on a two-week exploration of urban environmental sustainability in Amsterdam and Delft, Netherlands in May 2020! We begin with several course sessions in Minneapolis in early May, and then depart for the Netherlands on May 7. We return two weeks later. There is so much to see and discover! We hope you join us.
LIVING GREEN IN AMSTERDAM, Study Abroad May 2020
Program Leaders: Lars Christiansen and Allyson Green
This is a 6-credit program:
Students choose one SOC/URB course for 4 credits:
SOC/URB 111: City Life: Intro to Urban Sociology (fulfills Social Behavioral Sciences LAF) or
SOC/URB 295: Living Green in Amsterdam (elective)
All students also take INS 292 for 2 credits:
INS 292: Topics: Environmental Sustainability through an Intercultural Lens
This program also fulfills the Augsburg Experience requirement.
Program Cost: $5,500
*This all-inclusive program fee covers: tuition for 6 credits, international round-trip airfare from Minneapolis, all lodging, all meals, all transportation during the program, and all program activities.
Financial Aid: Check with Student Financial Services in Sverdrup hall to learn about how your financial aid package might help cover the cost of this program.
submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu
Study Abroad for 2 weeks in summer and earn 4 credits + Augsburg Experience!
***Economic Crisis, Small Business & Ethics in Greece***
Course options:
KEY 490, ECO 495 , or BUS 495 (students register for one course).
This program also fulfills the Augsburg Experience requirement.
Faculty Leaders:
Stella Hofrenning and Phyllis Kapetenakis
Travel Dates: May 13-27, 2020 (approximately 3 pre-travel meetings will also be held)
Description:
This program explores economic, business, ethical and religious forces that have created vast changes in Greek life. Examine challenges and opportunities in Greece as it has suffered from economic crisis combined with the current refugee crisis. Gain an understanding of Greek history, Greek culture, and how that has led to the current Greek business/economic model. Through these connections, you will develop an understanding of Greece’s interaction with the European Union and the current instability in the region.
submitted by dores@augsburg.edu
Students can now apply for the 2020 NASA Space Grant Undergraduate Scholarship Program at Augsburg University. This scholarship program supports the advancement of academically focused undergraduates seeking professional careers in the natural sciences, especially space physics & engineering, mathematics, and science/mathematics education.
This competitive program awards up to 6 scholarships for spring semester, 2020 (totaling $8000), in the following areas:
-Emerging Scholarship (Sophomore-Junior). Scholarships of $1000 to encourage students whose course of study shows progress in meeting the criteria of this scholarship program.
-Enhanced Scholarship (Sophomore-Senior). Scholarships of $2000 to support students who have shown considerable progress in meeting the criteria of this scholarship program.
Strong candidates for the grant will be students who…
-are a sophomore, junior, or senior majoring in physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, computer science, pre-engineering, or mathematics/science education;
-can demonstrate strong academic performance and leadership within their major area; and
-show an interest in contributing to NASA’s mission.
Please note that students from traditionally underrepresented groups in science and mathematics fields are especially encouraged to apply. No applicant shall be denied consideration based on race, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, or ability.
submitted by mischkes@augsburg.edu
The Murphy Square deadline has been OFFICIALLY EXTENDED!
ARE YOU AN ARTIST, WRITER, FILMMAKER, OR MUSICIAN?
Submit your work to Murphy Square, the annual campus arts magazine!
The NEW EXTENDED DEADLINE is December 30th!
To submit your work, visit https://murphysquare.submittable.com/submit.
