Augsburg University News and Announcements
submitted by fragaled@augsburg.edu
Have clothes you love but don’t wear anymore? Clean out your closet and give your clothes a second life by donating them! Environmental Action Committee is holding a campus clothing swap event this spring and is currently looking for donations. You can drop off any clothing you no longer want to the Share Shop in Science 8B during the following times:
Mondays: 10am-noon, 2-4pm
Tuesdays: 1-4pm
Wednesdays: 10am-noon
Thursdays: 10am-noon, 2-4pm
submitted by ulringa@augsburg.edu
Get the most out of your experience as a student worker! Learn how the skills you use in your student worker position can help you build your resume and prepare you for a professional job after graduation.
Sessions:
Wednesday, October 16
3:15 – 4:15 p.m.
Oren Gateway Center, Room 114
Thursday, October 17
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Christensen Center, Riverside Room
Topics covered will include:
• How your job fits in the context of Augsburg and Society,
• How to maximize the student worker experience,
• How to build relationships with professional colleagues,
• Worker rights,
• and more!
These sessions are part of an On-Campus Employment initiative offered to you by Sabo & Strommen Centers.
submitted by ulringa@augsburg.edu
Learn how to help student workers get the most out of their experience in your department!
Sessions:
Thursday, October 17
3:45 – 4:45 p.m.
Christensen Center, Riverside Room
Friday, October 18
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Christensen Center, Riverside Room
Topics covered will include:
• How to set goals & learning outcomes with students,
• How to involve students in meaningful work,
• How reflection meetings with students set up productive work experiences,
• How to troubleshoot challenges encountered as supervisors,
• and more!
These sessions are part of an On-Campus Employment initiative offered by Sabo & Strommen Centers.
submitted by keenern@augsburg.edu
Hey all,
Augsburg’s Environmental Stewardship Committee and Campus Cupboard are proud to announce a new student resource on campus: the student Share Shop. We are working towards opening this space in the sublevel of the old science building by Fall, 2019. To help us get started we are asking you—students, staff, and faculty at Augsburg—for some helpful donations.
Based off of a recent survey, here are some of the things we are looking for for the share shop:
– Household / dorm Repair (Spackle, Tool kits, poster putty)
– Recreational gear (sports equipment, out door games, hammocks, etc.)
– Office materials (calculators, sharpeners, staplers)
– First aid kits
– Twin XL sheets (new or washed)
– Weather related items (umbrellas, shovels, extra hats/scarves/mittens)
– Sewing/glasses repair kits
– Hot pots or rice cookers
– Cooking (Microwave, pots and pans, utensils, coffee makers)
– Board games, DVDs
Any donations are greatly appreciated and welcome, but please don’t feel obligated to donate. Donations can be brought to the Sabo Center located in the basement of Anderson Hall and placed in the designated bins. We appreciate your time and consideration thank you in advance.
For more informations please feel free to email us: buryb@augsburg.edu or fragaled@augsburg.edu
submitted by keenern@augsburg.edu
Campus Kitchen will continue produce distribution every Monday this semester from 2:00pm-4:00pm in Christiansen lobby. We will be implementing a new rule this semester to insure that everyone has an opportunity to get produce. The first hour (2-3pm) will be reserved for students and the following hour will be open for everyone. Please bring your own bag if you are able. Thank you for your continued support.
submitted by keenern@augsburg.edu
Hello everyone,
The campus cupboard is open for all students regardless of financial status. We moved locations to the old science building room 8. Please come see us during open hours!
Monday – 10am-noon & 2pm-4pm
Tuesday – 1pm-4pm
Wednesday – 10am-noon
Thursday – 10am-noon &2pm-4pm
submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu
Spring semester study abroad is still available – deadline for select programs has been extended to November 1.
The three Augsburg study center programs still have spaces available for spring semester:
Augsburg in Mexico
Augsburg in Central America
Augsburg in Southern Africa
Apply by November 1
These programs, all taught in English, are a good fit for many majors. Students can earn credits in several different subjects, take Spanish language courses in Mexico or Central America, complete an internship in Mexico or Namibia, and much more.
Augsburg students participating in these programs are awarded an automatic $1,500 CGEE Travel Grant, in addition to their usual semester financial aid package. These programs are among the most affordable study abroad programs for students – costs very close to studying and living on campus.
The Study Abroad & Away Office is here to answer questions, and is happy to talk to all students about these opportunities. Stop by Oyate Commons, in the lower level of Christensen Center. Or, email abroad@augsburg.edu
submitted by ulringa@augsburg.edu
Get the most out of your experience as a student worker! Learn how the skills you use in your student worker position can help you build your resume and prepare you for a professional job after graduation.
Sessions:
Wednesday, October 16
3:15 – 4:15 p.m.
Oren Gateway Center, Room 114
Thursday, October 17
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Christensen Center, Riverside Room
Topics covered will include:
• How your job fits in the context of Augsburg and Society,
• How to maximize the student worker experience,
• How to build relationships with professional colleagues,
• Worker rights,
• and more!
These sessions are part of an On-Campus Employment initiative offered to you by Sabo & Strommen Centers.
submitted by ulringa@augsburg.edu
Learn how to help student workers get the most out of their experience in your department!
Sessions:
Thursday, October 17
3:45 – 4:45 p.m.
Christensen Center, Riverside Room
Friday, October 18
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Christensen Center, Riverside Room
Topics covered will include:
• How to set goals & learning outcomes with students,
• How to involve students in meaningful work,
• How reflection meetings with students set up productive work experiences,
• How to troubleshoot challenges encountered as supervisors,
• and more!
These sessions are part of an On-Campus Employment initiative offered by Sabo & Strommen Centers.
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
Spring semester study abroad is still available – the deadline for select programs has been extended to November 1.
The three Augsburg study center programs still have spaces available for spring semester:
Augsburg in Mexico
Augsburg in Central America
Augsburg in Southern Africa
Apply by November 1
These programs, all taught in English, are a good fit for many majors. Students can earn credits in several different subjects, take Spanish language courses in Mexico or Central America, complete an internship in Mexico or Namibia, and much more.
Augsburg students participating in these programs are awarded an automatic $1,500 CGEE Travel Grant, in addition to their usual semester financial aid package. These programs are among the most affordable study abroad programs for students – costs very close to studying and living on campus.
The Study Abroad & Away Office is here to answer questions, and is happy to talk to all students about these opportunities. Stop by Oyate Commons, in the lower level of Christensen Center. Or, email abroad @augsburg.edu
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
Take the spring semester POL 368 Model UN course, and travel to NYC for the Model UN conference at the end of March!
POL 368 is a regular course throughout the spring semester, with regular weekly classes. During the first half of the semester, students will prepare for the Model UN in NYC which takes place just after spring break, from March 29 to April 2.
Each year, the Augsburg delegation represents a different country with delegates assigned to particular UN committees or organizations, each with their own set of issues. Delegates have to understand the challenges of representing that country with its particular history, culture, and current foreign policy priorities and diplomatic objectives. At the same time, each delegate represents that country on a particular committee and will be researching issues such as climate change, human rights, trade, poverty, human trafficking, or arms control.
APPLICATIONS DUE NOVEMBER 1
Program cost $1,300
includes: round trip airfare to NYC, hotel accommodation, Model UN registration and delegate fees. There is no additional tuition fee for full-time undergrad students. Students are responsible for their own transportation in NYC, as well as all meals during the program.
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
Take a spring semester course that includes 10 days of travel on your Spring break!
Palestinian Art of Resistance, 4-credits, fulfills Fine Arts requirement and Augsburg Experience
Course options: ART 211 or THR 295
Faculty Leader: Sarah Myers and Robert Tom
Travel Dates: March 13-23, 2020 (spring break)
Course Description:
Art of Resistance will immerse you in contemporary Palestinian culture and invite you to learn directly from a wide range of artists in the region. You will have the unique opportunity to experience art and performance first-hand in diverse Palestinian contexts, from a day-long excursion to cultural sites in Ramallah to a conference call with artists in Gaza. A major component of the course will be ongoing cultural exchange with students from Dar al-Kalima University in Bethlehem. Augsburg students will also learn about the complex political, historical, social, and religious context for Palestinian art and theater through guided tours, performances, gallery talks, museum visits, readings, and discussions. Throughout these experiences, students will interrogate what it means to create art under occupation, explore various definitions of the “art of resistance,” and learn tools to make creative work that defies and reimagines the status quo.
APPLICATIONS DUE NOVEMBER 1
Scholarships are available!
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.
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 fragaled@augsburg.edu
Have clothes you love but don’t wear anymore? Clean out your closet and give your clothes a second life by donating them! Environmental Action Committee is holding a campus clothing swap event this spring and is currently looking for donations. You can drop off any clothing you no longer want to the Share Shop in Science 8B during the following times:
Mondays: 10am-noon, 2-4pm
Tuesdays: 1-4pm
Wednesdays: 10am-noon
Thursdays: 10am-noon, 2-4pm
submitted by ryghs@augsburg.edu
Have clothes you love but don’t wear anymore? Clean out your closet and give your clothes a second life by donating them! Environmental Action Committee is holding a campus clothing swap event this spring and is currently looking for donations. You can drop off any clothing you no longer want to the Share Shop in Science 8B during the following times:
Mondays: 10am-noon, 2-4pm
Tuesdays: 1-4pm
Wednesdays: 10am-noon
Thursdays: 10am-noon, 2-4pm
submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu
Student, faculty and staff are encouraged to complete the Augsburg University Transportation Survey. The link is in an email sent to everyone – and also is below. The survey should take about 10-12 minutes.
Survey link: https://forms.gle/fBUDn2y8Hzmx2oqV7
The deadline to complete is Wed., Oct. 23.
The results of this survey will be used to better understand transit choices and to identify opportunities for improvements in transit options. Your feedback is critical as we strive to understand all of the different ways Augsburg employees/students are getting to work.
On behalf of the Augsburg Transit Task Force – thank you.
submitted by ulringa@augsburg.edu
Get the most out of your experience as a student worker! Learn how the skills you use in your student worker position can help you build your resume and prepare you for a professional job after graduation.
Sessions:
Wednesday, October 16
3:15 – 4:15 p.m.
Oren Gateway Center, Room 114
Thursday, October 17
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Christensen Center, Riverside Room
Topics covered will include:
• How your job fits in the context of Augsburg and Society
• How to maximize the student worker experience
• How to build relationships with professional colleagues
• Worker rights
• And more!
These sessions are part of an On-Campus Employment initiative offered to you by Sabo & Strommen Centers.
submitted by ulringa@augsburg.edu
Learn how to help student workers get the most out of their experience in your department!
Thursday, October 17
3:45 – 4:45 p.m.
Christensen Center, Riverside Room
Friday, October 18
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Christensen Center, Riverside Room
Topics covered will include:
• How to set goals & learning outcomes with students
• How to involve students in meaningful work
• How reflection meetings with students set up productive work experiences
• How to troubleshoot challenges encountered as supervisors
• And more!
These sessions are part of an On-Campus Employment initiative offered by Sabo & Strommen Centers.
submitted by tuchten@augsburg.edu
Hear author R. James Addington, an Augsburg MAL alum, discuss his book “Tragic Investment: How Race Sabotages Communities and Jeopardizes America’s Future – And What We Can Do About It.” Tuesday, October 15, 2019 – 6:30pm to 9:00pm at Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 4537 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419.
For details on the program, go to: https://www.saintjoanofarc.org/events/ministry-meetings/19683/antiracism
submitted by ulringa@augsburg.edu
Get the most out of your experience as a student worker! Learn how the skills you use in your student worker position can help you build your resume and prepare you for a professional job after graduation.
Sessions:
Wednesday, October 16
3:15 – 4:15 p.m.
Oren Gateway Center, Room 114
Thursday, October 17
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Christensen Center, Riverside Room
Topics covered will include:
• How your job fits in the context of Augsburg and Society
• How to maximize the student worker experience
• How to build relationships with professional colleagues
• Worker rights
• And more!
These sessions are part of an On-Campus Employment initiative offered to you by Sabo & Strommen Centers.
submitted by ulringa@augsburg.edu
Learn how to help student workers get the most out of their experience in your department!
Thursday, October 17
3:45 – 4:45 p.m.
Christensen Center, Riverside Room
Friday, October 18
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Christensen Center, Riverside Room
Topics covered will include:
• How to set goals & learning outcomes with students
• How to involve students in meaningful work
• How reflection meetings with students set up productive work experiences
• How to troubleshoot challenges encountered as supervisors
• And more!
These sessions are part of an On-Campus Employment initiative offered by Sabo & Strommen Centers.
submitted by fragaled@augsburg.edu
Have clothes you love but don’t wear anymore? Clean out your closet and give your clothes a second life by donating them! Environmental Action Committee is holding a campus clothing swap event this spring and is currently looking for donations. You can drop off any clothing you no longer want to the Share Shop in Science 8B during the following times:
Mondays: 10am-noon, 2-4pm
Tuesdays: 1-4pm
Wednesdays: 10am-noon
Thursdays: 10am-noon, 2-4pm
submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu
Student, faculty and staff are encouraged to complete the Augsburg University Transportation Survey. The link is in an email sent to everyone – and also is below. The survey should take about 10-12 minutes.
Survey link: https://forms.gle/fBUDn2y8Hzmx2oqV7
The deadline to complete is Wed., Oct. 23.
The results of this survey will be used to better understand transit choices and to identify opportunities for improvements in transit options. Your feedback is critical as we strive to understand all of the different ways Augsburg employees/students are getting to work.
On behalf of the Augsburg Transit Task Force – thank you.
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
Spring semester study abroad is still available – deadline for select programs has been extended to November 1.
The three Augsburg study center programs still have spaces available for spring semester:
Augsburg in Mexico
Augsburg in Central America
Augsburg in Southern Africa
Apply by November 1
These programs, all taught in English, are a good fit for many majors. Students can earn credits in several different subjects, take Spanish language courses in Mexico or Central America, complete an internship in Mexico or Namibia, and much more.
Augsburg students participating in these programs are awarded an automatic $1,500 CGEE Travel Grant, in addition to their usual semester financial aid package. These programs are among the most affordable study abroad programs for students – costs very close to studying and living on campus.
The Study Abroad & Away Office is here to answer questions, and is happy to talk to all students about these opportunities. Stop by Oyate Commons, in the lower level of Christensen Center. Or, email abroad @augsburg.edu
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
Take a spring semester course that includes 10 days of travel to Guatemala on Spring break!
Human Rights Voices in post-conflict Guatemala, 4-credits
Course options: CCS/SPA 495, or POL 459
Faculty Leader: Professor Joseph Towle
Travel Dates: March 14-22, 2020 (spring break)
Course Description:
Many U.S. citizens know little of Guatemala and the struggles its people face although it is a nation that continuously finds its fortunes bound to the interests and intent of the United States.
This course invites you to hear Guatemalan people’s views of their country, to explore past and present US involvement, and learn from those who lived through and survived the civil war spanning four decades (1960-1996), as well as a new generation of writers and artists–all who creatively and peacefully counteract the culture of fear through art and literature.
This 4-credit course is part of the spring 2020 enrollment. It can be taken as part of, or in addition to, your usual course load, and overload fees incurred by this study abroad program will be waived.
***APPLICATIONS DUE NOVEMBER 1***
Program cost $3,825
includes: international airfare, all meals, all lodging, all program activities and in-country transportation. There is no additional tuition fee for full-time undergrad students.
Scholarships are available!
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
Short term study abroad is a great way to travel, earn credits, and still have the rest of your summer to work, play, do an internship, etc. There are a few great options coming up for Summer 2020–start planning now. Applications are open and the application deadline is JANUARY 31
***Living Green in Amsterdam***
Course options (students take ONE course):
SOC/URB111: City Life: Intro to Urban Sociology (fulfills Social Behavioral Sciences LAF), or
SOC/URB 295: Living Green in Amsterdam (elective)
This program also fulfills the Augsburg Experience requirement
Faculty Leader: Lars Christiansen
Travel Dates: May 7-22, 2020
Program Description:
Today, most of the world’s population lives in metropolitan areas, whether that means a traditional city, a suburb, an exurb or a slum – this is a very recent change in human history. Humans are fundamentally social beings, and urban areas provide the space where most people are born, grow up and interact with one another throughout their entire lifetimes.. We will explore the city as a social and political phenomenon and examine how the design of cities affects social interactions in perhaps surprising ways – the placement of buildings and the design of open space may make us want to be in an area or flee it.
***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
Visit the Augsburg Study Abroad & Away site to learn more about these programs!
submitted by jarvela@augsburg.edu
The Enrollment Center will be open from 9:00 am until 11:45 am on Friday, October 11. Student Financial Services and the Registrar’s Office will be unavailable after 11:45.
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 detloff@augsburg.edu
Today is World Mental Health Day and is an ideal opportunity to start or continue a pro-active conversation about mental health. So today, take some time for some self-care – take a walk, go to the fitness center, check out the massage chairs at CWC. Students you can share your voice on World Mental Health Day in a facilitated conversation hosted by everfi and several mental health partners from 2:30 – 3:30 pm. Also, check out the CWC website for many links to resources on a variety of mental health topics.
Most importantly, if you feel you are at risk or having thoughts of suicide, there are resources available immediately at the Crisis Textline: Text MN to 741 741 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Other questions, call the Center for Wellness and Counseling at 612-330-1707.
submitted by dusek@augsburg.edu
Hello,
We are looking to hire proctors for tests taken in the CLASS office as soon as possible for this fall semester. This is an on-call, student worker position and is open to apply to via Inside Augsburg–> Student Jobs. You can also email dusek@augsburg.edu if interested or have any questions.
Below is the job description:
-Test Proctors for the CLASS Office/Groves Computer Lab provide a welcoming and supportive environment to students taking their class exams in the Groves Computer Lab.
-Test Proctors oversee one to three students taking exams at a time, help read and clarify directions, and provide feedback to the Accommodations Assistant and Disability Specialists about these students.
-Occasionally, problem-solving and troubleshooting situations occur in which the proctor must stay calm and act accordingly to solve the situation.
-Hiring preference is placed on those students who are willing to be a Reader and/or Writer Proctor; a proctor who feels comfortable reading exams to students and/or transcribing word-for-word what a student is saying for exam answers.
Thank you,
Lauren Dusek
CLASS Office Assistive Technology and Accommodations Specialist
submitted by fragaled@augsburg.edu
Have clothes you love but don’t wear anymore? Clean out your closet and give your clothes a second life by donating them! Environmental Action Committee is holding a campus clothing swap event this spring and is currently looking for donations. You can drop off any clothing you no longer want to the Share Shop in Science 8B during the following times:
Mondays: 10am-noon, 2-4pm
Tuesdays: 1-4pm
Wednesdays: 10am-noon
Thursdays: 10am-noon, 2-4pm
submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu
Student, faculty and staff are encouraged to complete the Augsburg University Transportation Survey. The link is in an email sent to everyone – and also is below. The survey should take about 10-12 minutes.
Survey link: https://forms.gle/fBUDn2y8Hzmx2oqV7
The deadline to complete is Wed., Oct. 23.
The results of this survey will be used to better understand transit choices and to identify opportunities for improvements in transit options. Your feedback is critical as we strive to understand all of the different ways Augsburg employees/students are getting to work.
On behalf of the Augsburg Transit Task Force – thank you.
submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu
The Auggie Pass is an all-you-can-ride pass for Augsburg day students. Supported by the green fee, Metro Transit and Augsburg, the Auggie Pass is good on any bus, any time, and any light rail, any time, as well as the NorthStar line to Anoka.
Over 1400 Augsburg day students have picked up their Auggie Pass.
Students can get their Auggie Pass at the Library Circulation Desk – please bring Augsburg ID.
The passes are good August 1, 2019 through May 30, 2020.
For students who use Metro Mobility, please email Mike Fetting, fettingm@augsburg.edu. The Auggie Pass does not work on Metro Mobility, so we have Go To cards with pre-loaded $180 value – and will add more value as needed.
submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu
Augsburg is now working with the People’s Center to provide certain clinic services to students (all academic programs) who don’t have insurance for a $5 co-pay.
The People’s Center is located at 425 20th Avenue South, one block west from Augsburg, off Riverside Avenue.
With a $5.00 co-pay, the following are available to Augsburg students who do not have insurance:
Office visits for acute or chronic medical problems
Annual physical exams – 1 per year
Sexually transmitted diseases screening and lab work done at The People’s Center (lab diagnostics done outside of The People’s Center are not covered)
X-rays performed at The People’s Center
Tetanus immunization
Lab tests performed at The People’s Center
Tuberculosis skin test (Mantoux)
Casts, crutches, splints, slings and ace bandages
Allergy injections (prescription and supply must be provided by student)
Flu shots
If you have health insurance, your insurance provider may cover medical services through The People’s Center. The clinic will bill your insurance for medical services and you will be responsible for any co-pays or deductibles associated with your insurance. You should check with your insurance provider to see if services at The People’s Center will be covered.
Smiley’s Clinic remains available for students – they accept most forms of insurance.
DPS will provide an escort to The People’s Center and/or to Smiley’s Clinic.
submitted by keenern@augsburg.edu
Campus Kitchen will continue produce distribution every Monday this semester from 2:00pm-4:00pm in Christiansen lobby. We will be implementing a new rule this semester to insure that everyone has an opportunity to get produce. The first hour (2-3pm) will be reserved for students and the following hour will be open for everyone. Please bring your own bag if you are able. Thank you for your continued support.
submitted by keenern@augsburg.edu
Hey all,
Augsburg’s Environmental Stewardship Committee and Campus Cupboard are proud to announce a new student resource on campus: the student Share Shop. We are working towards opening this space in the sublevel of the old science building by Fall, 2019. To help us get started we are asking you—students, staff, and faculty at Augsburg—for some helpful donations.
Based off of a recent survey, here are some of the things we are looking for for the share shop:
– Household / dorm Repair (Spackle, Tool kits, poster putty)
– Recreational gear (sports equipment, out door games, hammocks, etc.)
– Office materials (calculators, sharpeners, staplers)
– First aid kits
– Twin XL sheets (new or washed)
– Weather related items (umbrellas, shovels, extra hats/scarves/mittens)
– Sewing/glasses repair kits
– Hot pots or rice cookers
– Cooking (Microwave, pots and pans, utensils, coffee makers)
– Board games, DVDs
Any donations are greatly appreciated and welcome, but please don’t feel obligated to donate. Donations can be brought to the Sabo Center located in the basement of Anderson Hall and placed in the designated bins. We appreciate your time and consideration thank you in advance.
For more informations please feel free to email me: buryb@augsburg.edu
submitted by heinj@augsburg.edu
Please be aware, Admissions will be filming promotional videos this Thursday (Oct. 10th). The production team will be all around campus taking action shots and filming current tour guides.
Admissions thanks you in advance for your help with showcasing the beauty of Augsburg and its community.
If there are any questions for concerns please reach out to Jack Hein (heinj@augsburg.edu) in the Office of Admissions. Thanks everyone!
submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu
Student, faculty and staff are encouraged to complete the Augsburg University Transportation Survey. The link is in an email sent to everyone – and also is below. The survey should take about 10-12 minutes.
Survey link: https://forms.gle/fBUDn2y8Hzmx2oqV7
The deadline to complete is Wed., Oct. 23.
The results of this survey will be used to better understand transit choices and to identify opportunities for improvements in transit options. Your feedback is critical as we strive to understand all of the different ways Augsburg employees/students are getting to work.
On behalf of the Augsburg Transit Task Force – thank you.
submitted by dusek@augsburg.edu
Hello,
We are looking to hire proctors for tests taken in the CLASS office as soon as possible for this fall semester. This is an on-call, student worker position and is open to apply to via Inside Augsburg–> Student Jobs. You can also email dusek@augsburg.edu if interested or have any questions.
Below is the job description:
-Test Proctors for the CLASS Office/Groves Computer Lab provide a welcoming and supportive environment to students taking their class exams in the Groves Computer Lab.
-Test Proctors oversee one to three students taking exams at a time, help read and clarify directions, and provide feedback to the Accommodations Assistant and Disability Specialists about these students.
-Occasionally, problem-solving and troubleshooting situations occur in which the proctor must stay calm and act accordingly to solve the situation.
-Hiring preference is placed on those students who are willing to be a Reader and/or Writer Proctor; a proctor who feels comfortable reading exams to students and/or transcribing word-for-word what a student is saying for exam answers.
Thank you,
Lauren Dusek
CLASS Office Assistive Technology and Accommodations Specialist
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
Interested in studying abroad? Watch the Study Abroad & Away Info Session online!
Watch here: https://augsburg.voicethread.com/myvoice/thread/12303702/73300684/68665084
Have any questions?
Email abroad@augsburg.edu or visit our website studyabroad.augsburg.edu
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
Spring semester study abroad is still available – deadline for select programs has been extended to November 1.
The three Augsburg study center programs still have spaces available for spring semester:
Augsburg in Mexico
Augsburg in Central America
Augsburg in Southern Africa
Apply by November 1
These programs, all taught in English, are a good fit for many majors. Students can earn credits in several different subjects, take Spanish language courses in Mexico or Central America, complete an internship in Mexico or Namibia, and much more.
Augsburg students participating in these programs are awarded an automatic $1,500 CGEE Travel Grant, in addition to their usual semester financial aid package. These programs are among the most affordable study abroad programs for students – costs very close to studying and living on campus.
The Study Abroad & Away Office is here to answer questions, and is happy to talk to all students about these opportunities. Stop by Oyate Commons, in the lower level of Christensen Center. Or, email abroad @augsburg.edu
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
Take the spring semester POL 368 Model UN course, and travel to NYC for the Model UN conference at the end of March!
POL 368 is a regular course throughout the spring semester, with regular weekly classes. During the first half of the semester, students will prepare for the Model UN in NYC which takes place just after spring break, from March 29 to April 2.
Each year, the Augsburg delegation represents a different country with delegates assigned to particular UN committees or organizations, each with their own set of issues. Delegates have to understand the challenges of representing that country with its particular history, culture, and current foreign policy priorities and diplomatic objectives. At the same time, each delegate represents that country on a particular committee and will be researching issues such as climate change, human rights, trade, poverty, human trafficking, or arms control.
APPLICATIONS DUE NOVEMBER 1
Program cost $1,300
Includes: round trip airfare to NYC, hotel accommodation, Model UN registration and delegate fees. There is no additional tuition fee for full-time undergrad students. Students are responsible for their own transportation in NYC, as well as all meals during the program.
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Take a spring semester course that includes 10 days of travel on your Spring break!
Palestinian Art of Resistance, 4-credits, fulfills Fine Arts requirement and Augsburg Experience
Course options: ART 211 or THR 295
Faculty Leader: Sarah Myers and Robert Tom
Travel Dates: March 13-23, 2020 (spring break)
Course Description:
Art of Resistance will immerse you in contemporary Palestinian culture and invite you to learn directly from a wide range of artists in the region. You will have the unique opportunity to experience art and performance first-hand in diverse Palestinian contexts, from a day-long excursion to cultural sites in Ramallah to a conference call with artists in Gaza. A major component of the course will be ongoing cultural exchange with students from Dar al-Kalima University in Bethlehem. Augsburg students will also learn about the complex political, historical, social, and religious context for Palestinian art and theater through guided tours, performances, gallery talks, museum visits, readings, and discussions. Throughout these experiences, students will interrogate what it means to create art under occupation, explore various definitions of the “art of resistance,” and learn tools to make creative work that defies and reimagines the status quo.
APPLICATIONS DUE NOVEMBER 1
Scholarships are available!
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Have clothes you love but don’t wear anymore? Clean out your closet and give your clothes a second life by donating them! Environmental Action Committee is holding a campus clothing swap event this spring and is currently looking for donations. You can drop off any clothing you no longer want to the Share Shop in Science 8B during the following times:
Mondays: 10am-noon, 2-4pm
Tuesdays: 1-4pm
Wednesdays: 10am-noon
Thursdays: 10am-noon, 2-4pm
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New location: Science Hall, room 8
Mondays: 10am-noon, 2-4pm
Tuesdays: 1-4pm
Wednesdays: 10am-noon
Thursdays: 10am-noon, 2-4pm
All students are welcome, food is free!
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Campus Kitchen will continue produce distribution every Monday this semester from 2:00pm-4:00pm in Christiansen lobby. We will be implementing a new rule this semester to insure that everyone has an opportunity to get produce. The first hour (2-3pm) will be reserved for students and the following hour will be open for everyone. Please bring your own bag if you are able. Thank you for your continued support.
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Hello,
We are looking to hire proctors for tests taken in the CLASS office as soon as possible for this fall semester. This is an on-call, student worker position and is open to apply to via Inside Augsburg–> Student Jobs. You can also email dusek@augsburg.edu if interested or have any questions.
Below is the job description:
-Test Proctors for the CLASS Office/Groves Computer Lab provide a welcoming and supportive environment to students taking their class exams in the Groves Computer Lab.
-Test Proctors oversee one to three students taking exams at a time, help read and clarify directions, and provide feedback to the Accommodations Assistant and Disability Specialists about these students.
-Occasionally, problem-solving and troubleshooting situations occur in which the proctor must stay calm and act accordingly to solve the situation.
-Hiring preference is placed on those students who are willing to be a Reader and/or Writer Proctor; a proctor who feels comfortable reading exams to students and/or transcribing word-for-word what a student is saying for exam answers.
Thank you,
Lauren Dusek
CLASS Office Assistive Technology and Accommodations Specialist.
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Benefit-Eligible Faculty and Staff: Come join us to learn more about tuition benefit, the application process and how to navigate getting the most out of your benefit.
Date: October 8, 2019
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Place: OGC 100
*Bring your own lunch*
Questions? E-mail shirreff@augsburg.edu
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Student, faculty and staff are encouraged to complete the Augsburg University Transportation Survey. The link is in an email sent to everyone – and also is below. The survey should take about 10-12 minutes.
Survey link: https://forms.gle/fBUDn2y8Hzmx2oqV7
The deadline to complete is Wed., Oct. 23.
The results of this survey will be used to better understand transit choices and to identify opportunities for improvements in transit options. Your feedback is critical as we strive to understand all of the different ways Augsburg employees/students are getting to work.
On behalf of the Augsburg Transit Task Force – thank you.
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Hey all,
Augsburg’s Environmental Stewardship Committee and Campus Cupboard are proud to announce a new student resource on campus: the student Share Shop. We are working towards opening this space in the sublevel of the old science building by Fall, 2019. To help us get started we are asking you—students, staff, and faculty at Augsburg—for some helpful donations.
Based off of a recent survey, here are some of the things we are looking for for the share shop:
– Household / dorm Repair (Spackle, Tool kits, poster putty)
– Recreational gear (sports equipment, out door games, hammocks, etc.)
– Office materials (calculators, sharpeners, staplers)
– First aid kits
– Twin XL sheets (new or washed)
– Weather related items (umbrellas, shovels, extra hats/scarves/mittens)
– Sewing/glasses repair kits
– Hot pots or rice cookers
– Cooking (Microwave, pots and pans, utensils, coffee makers)
– Board games, DVDs
Any donations are greatly appreciated and welcome, but please don’t feel obligated to donate. Donations can be brought to the Sabo Center located in the basement of Anderson Hall and placed in the designated bins. We appreciate your time and consideration thank you in advance.
For more informations please feel free to email me: buryb@augsburg.edu
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Spring semester study abroad is still available – deadline for select programs has been extended to November 1.
The three Augsburg study center programs still have spaces available for spring semester:
Augsburg in Mexico
Augsburg in Central America
Augsburg in Southern Africa
Apply by November 1
These programs, all taught in English, are a good fit for many majors. Students can earn credits in several different subjects, take Spanish language courses in Mexico or Central America, complete an internship in Mexico or Namibia, and much more.
Augsburg students participating in these programs are awarded an automatic $1,500 CGEE Travel Grant, in addition to their usual semester financial aid package. These programs are among the most affordable study abroad programs for students – costs very close to studying and living on campus.
The Study Abroad & Away Office is here to answer questions, and is happy to talk to all students about these opportunities. Stop by Oyate Commons, in the lower level of Christensen Center. Or, email abroad@augsburg.edu
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Hold Fast to What is Good is a history of Augsburg University told through objects—the material culture left behind by the “Auggies” themselves. This history includes tales of teachers and students, but also of whale bones and ceremonial pipes, of missionaries and prohibitionists, of sex scandals, racism, kidnapping, murder, and, of course, money. It is a story about ideas, and how those ideas evolved over time; a story of how one school both reasserted and reinvented its vocation.
Now in paper back for just $32.79. The book will also be available in the bookstore later this month.
submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu
The Strommen Career & Internship Center is looking for faculty and staff to volunteer to assist with a fun and interactive event happening on Monday, October 14th from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
As you know, a key component in the application process is the interview. Many Augsburg students are new to interviewing and to being able to articulate their skills and experiences as they relate to a specific position. Volunteers will prepare students for their interviews by asking a series of questions and providing some tips to help the student be successful.
No formal experience is necessary as we will provide you the necessary tools and tips, so you can provide feedback to students. The format will be round-robin, where students will move from volunteer to volunteer as they answer three interview questions. Students will be given two minutes to respond and then the volunteer will provide one to two minutes of feedback. Students will then move to the next question and interviewer. Students will register to attend one of two sessions either from 4:00-5:00 pm or 5:00 – 6:00 pm.
If you are interested in preparing Auggies for future interviews, please REGISTER.
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Take a spring semester course that includes 10 days of travel to Guatemala on Spring break!
Human Rights Voices in post-conflict Guatemala, 4-credits
Course options: CCS/SPA 495, or POL 459
Faculty Leader: Professor Joseph Towle
Travel Dates: March 14-22, 2020 (spring break)
Course Description:
Many U.S. citizens know little of Guatemala and the struggles its people face although it is a nation that continuously finds its fortunes bound to the interests and intent of the United States.
This course invites you to hear Guatemalan people’s views of their country, to explore past and present US involvement, and learn from those who lived through and survived the civil war spanning four decades (1960-1996), as well as a new generation of writers and artists–all who creatively and peacefully counteract the culture of fear through art and literature.
This 4-credit course is part of the spring 2020 enrollment. It can be taken as part of, or in addition to, your usual course load, and overload fees incurred by this study abroad program will be waived.
***APPLICATIONS DUE NOVEMBER 1***
Program cost $3,825
includes: international airfare, all meals, all lodging, all program activities and in-country transportation. There is no additional tuition fee for full-time undergrad students.
Scholarships are available!
Visit the program page for additional details, course information, and to apply!
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The Augsburg Alumni Board serves as an advisory committee to the Office of Alumni & Constituent Relations. They meet on campus five times per year and help plan and lead events like homecoming, Alumni & Student Networking and help to bring visibility to the work of Augsburg and the Alumni Office to their peers and networks. Last year alone they participated in over 600 hours of volunteer time to Augsburg.
The 2019/2020 Alumni Board is
Yvonne Barrett ’93, ’00 MSW
Cyrus Batheja ’08, ’11 MBA
Alex Beeby ’10
Evan Decker ’12
Derek Francis ’08
Jacquelyn Fritz ’11
Janice Gladden ’14
Robert Grace ’98
Pete Hespen ’92
Lori Higgins ’94, ’12 MAL, Alumni Board President
Jay Howard ’03
Collin Katainen ’14
Raymond Kidd ’09
Jay Lepper ‘95
Lauren (Grafelman) Lesser ’12
Teri MacNabb ’96
Matthew J McEnery JD ’10
Carissa Miller ’13
Anne O’Keefe-Jackson ’01. MAL, MBA ’18
Janeece Oatman ’05
Guillaume Paek ’00
Nick Rathmann ’03, Immediate Past President
Mathew Shannon ’04
Schuyler Tilson-Doheny ’10
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Benefit-Eligible Faculty and Staff: Come join us to learn more about tuition benefit, the application process and how to navigate getting the most out of your benefit.
Date: October 8, 2019
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Place: OGC 100
*Bring your own lunch*
Questions? E-mail shirreff@augsburg.edu
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Want to get involved on campus? The Augsburg Student Activity Council is looking to recruit 4 new board members for the 2019-2020 school year. We will be looking for candidates to fill the First-Year Marketing Chair, Secretary, Events Chair, and Performance Chair.
If you have any questions to what each position duties pertain to, please check out our constitution on the Auggie Life website.
Contact us asac@augsburg.edu if you are intersted in applying!
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Interested in studying abroad? Check out the Study Abroad & Away Info Session online!
Watch here: https://augsburg.voicethread.com/myvoice/thread/12303702/73300684/68665084
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The Strommen Career & Internship Center is looking for faculty and staff to volunteer to assist with a fun and interactive event happening on Monday, October 14th from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
As you know, a key component in the application process is the interview. Many Augsburg students are new to interviewing and to being able to articulate their skills and experiences as they relate to a specific position. Volunteers will prepare students for their interviews by asking a series of questions and providing some tips to help the student be successful.
No formal experience is necessary as we will provide you the necessary tools and tips, so you can provide feedback to students. The format will be round-robin, where students will move from volunteer to volunteer as they answer three interview questions. Students will be given two minutes to respond and then the volunteer will provide one to two minutes of feedback. Students will then move to the next question and interviewer. Students will register to attend one of two sessions either from 4:00-5:00 pm or 5:00 – 6:00 pm.
If you are interested in preparing Auggies for future interviews, please REGISTER.
submitted by connellp@augsburg.edu
Campus Kitchen is happy to announce that we are opening Campus Cupboard for regular hours beginning on Monday, October 7th! We moved to our new location in Old Science 8 with the following hours weekly
Mondays: 10am-noon, 2-4pm
Tuesdays: 1-4pm
Wednesdays: 10am-noon
Thursdays: 10am-noon, 2-4pm
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Come cook some tasty food in Hagfors 108 (The Food Lab) during Campus Kitchen’s Food Lab Open Hours. The space is full of all the cooking equipment you will need. 🙂 All are welcome!
Fall Semester Hours:
Mondays 4-6pm
Thursdays 7-9pm
Fridays 2:30-5:30pm
Campus Kitchen provides some ingredients, and feel free to supplement with your own!
submitted by chambek2@augsburg.edu
Thank you to everyone who helped us kick-off Augsburg’s Sesquicentennial at the Gala on Friday, September 27! The evening was filled with uniquely-Augsburg moments and our guests made a lasting impact as we raised $1.4 million in support of our mission.
Along with the guest speakers and beautiful performances by the Bob Stacke All-Star Band, The Augsburg Choir and The Sesquicentennial Singers, three videos were shown during the evening that tell the Augsburg story from our origins, to who we are today, to the impact we make for students. Please feel free to watch and share them with friends and family!
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Fall is here and so is cooler weather, stay warm with your own Auggie LYM hat!
The women’s hockey team has partnered with Love Your Melon selling hats with the Auggie logo as a fundraiser. Purchasing a hat supports the women’s hockey team and the LYM foundation. Beanie hats are $35 and pom hats are $45. Purchase your hat today!
You can pay with cash, check or card. We are also able to ship hats for a $5 shipping fee per hat.
Contact holmesa@augsburg.edu with any questions or to purchase a hat.
submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu
Augsburg is now working with the People’s Center to provide certain clinic services to students (all academic programs) who don’t have insurance for a $5 co-pay.
The People’s Center is located at 425 20th Avenue South, one block west from Augsburg, off Riverside Avenue.
With a $5.00 co-pay, the following are available to Augsburg students who do not have insurance:
Office visits for acute or chronic medical problems
Annual physical exams – 1 per year
Sexually transmitted diseases screening and lab work done at The People’s Center (lab diagnostics done outside of The People’s Center are not covered)
X-rays performed at The People’s Center
Tetanus immunization
Lab tests performed at The People’s Center
Tuberculosis skin test (Mantoux)
Casts, crutches, splints, slings and ace bandages
Allergy injections (prescription and supply must be provided by student)
Flu shots
If you have health insurance, your insurance provider may cover medical services through The People’s Center. The clinic will bill your insurance for medical services and you will be responsible for any co-pays or deductibles associated with your insurance. You should check with your insurance provider to see if services at The People’s Center will be covered.
Smiley’s Clinic remains available for students – they accept most forms of insurance.
DPS will provide an escort to The People’s Center and/or to Smiley’s Clinic.
submitted by carlson2@augsburg.edu
Students, Faculty, & Staff: If a student is struggling with academic concerns, personal concerns, health concerns, or basic needs (like food and housing), the Student Support Guide is the place to go for a comprehensive listing of available supports, both on campus and in the community. The guide is arranged by topic/student need. If you haven’t already, please check it out. The Student Support Guide can be found in the “A-Z Directory”, on the Student Affairs webpage, or on the Moodle Resources tab.
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Get the most out of your experience as a student worker! Learn how the skills you use in your student worker position can help you build your resume and prepare you for a professional job after graduation!
Sessions:
Wednesday, October 16
3:15 – 4:15 p.m.
Oren Gateway Center, Room 114
Thursday, October 17
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Christensen Center, Riverside Room
Topics covered will include:
• How your job fits in the context of Augsburg and Society
• How to maximize the student worker experience
• How to build relationships with professional colleagues
• Worker rights
• And more!
These sessions are part of an On-Campus Employment initiative offered to you by Sabo & Strommen Centers.
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Learn how to help student workers get the most out of their experience in your department!
Thursday, October 17
3:45 – 4:45 p.m.
Christensen Center, Riverside Room
Friday, October 18
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Christensen Center, Riverside Room
Topics covered will include:
• How to set goals & learning outcomes with students
• How to involve students in meaningful work
• How reflection meetings with students set up productive work experiences
• How to troubleshoot challenges encountered as supervisors
• And more!
These sessions are part of an On-Campus Employment initiative offered by Sabo & Strommen Centers.
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Short term study abroad is a great way to travel, earn credits, and still have the rest of your summer to work, play, do an internship, etc. There are a few great options coming up for Summer 2020–start planning now. Applications are open and the application deadline is JANUARY 31
***Living Green in Amsterdam***
Course options (students take ONE course):
SOC/URB111: City Life: Intro to Urban Sociology (fulfills Social Behavioral Sciences LAF), or
SOC/URB 295: Living Green in Amsterdam (elective)
This program also fulfills the Augsburg Experience requirement
Faculty Leader: Lars Christiansen
Travel Dates: May 7-22, 2020
Program Description:
Today, most of the world’s population lives in metropolitan areas, whether that means a traditional city, a suburb, an exurb or a slum – this is a very recent change in human history. Humans are fundamentally social beings, and urban areas provide the space where most people are born, grow up and interact with one another throughout their entire lifetimes.. We will explore the city as a social and political phenomenon and examine how the design of cities affects social interactions in perhaps surprising ways – the placement of buildings and the design of open space may make us want to be in an area or flee it.
***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
Visit the Augsburg Study Abroad & Away site to learn more about these programs!
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Take a spring semester course that includes 10 days of travel to Guatemala on Spring break!
Human Rights Voices in post-conflict Guatemala, 4-credits
Course options: CCS/SPA 495, or POL 459
Faculty Leader: Professor Joseph Towle
Travel Dates: March 14-22, 2020 (spring break)
Course Description:
Many U.S. citizens know little of Guatemala and the struggles its people face although it is a nation that continuously finds its fortunes bound to the interests and intent of the United States.
This course invites you to hear Guatemalan people’s views of their country, to explore past and present US involvement, and learn from those who lived through and survived the civil war spanning four decades (1960-1996), as well as a new generation of writers and artists–all who creatively and peacefully counteract the culture of fear through art and literature.
This 4-credit course is part of the spring 2020 enrollment. It can be taken as part of, or in addition to, your usual course load, and overload fees incurred by this study abroad program will be waived.
***APPLICATIONS DUE NOVEMBER 1***
Program cost $3,825
includes: international airfare, all meals, all lodging, all program activities and in-country transportation. There is no additional tuition fee for full-time undergrad students.
Scholarships are available!
Visit the program page for additional details, course information, and updates!
submitted by lindayre@augsburg.edu
Over the past several months, Augsburg University and the Campus Ministry Office have undergone a search for a new campus pastor to join our team. It is with great joy we announce that Rev. Babette Chatman has accepted the call to serve among us! An ordained minister in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Rev. Babette is no stranger to the Augsburg community. A 2006 graduate of Augsburg, Rev. Babette has been serving very part-time as a pastoral presence on Augsburg’s campus over the past 10 years as part of her call as Community Collaborative Partner with Redeemer Lutheran Church in North Minneapolis. On November 18th, Rev. Babette will be fully situated at Augsburg to help lead Campus Ministry’s student-centered mission to provide sabbath rest, to offer radical hospitality, and to shape community together for sake of neighborly justice. Rev. Babette brings remarkable gifts including her powerful Spirit-led preaching, a pastoral heart for young adults, a love for the greater Augsburg community, an unswerving commitment to racial justice and equity, her affable presence and sense of humor, and a heart for the gospel that seeks to be neighbor in the world. Please join the Campus Ministry team in welcoming Rev. Babette in the weeks ahead!
I am incredibly grateful for the Search Team that offered gave of their time to review and interview candidates for this position. The Search Team entered faithfully into this discernment process that led to our decision to extend the call to Rev. Babette. Search Team members included:
Kelly Anderson Diercks, Athletics
Lee George, Strommen Center
Allyson Green, Sabo Center
Ian Heseltine, Student representative
Eric Pegués, Residential Life
Nicole Peterlin, Human Resources
Mark Tranvik, Religion Department
In thanksgiving,
Justin Lind-Ayres
University Pastor
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Want to get involved on campus? The Augsburg Student Activity Council is looking to recruit 4 new board members for the 2019-2020 school year. We will be looking for candidates to fill the First-Year Marketing Chair, Secretary, Events Chair, and Performance Chair.
We will be tabling in Christensen Center during chapel time on 10/1 & 10/2 feel free to stop by and meet some of the board.
If you have any questions to what each position duties pertain to, please check out our constitution on the Auggie Life website.
Contact us asac@augsburg.edu if you are interested in applying!
submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu
The Auggie Pass is an all-you-can-ride pass for Augsburg day students. Supported by the green fee, Metro Transit and Augsburg, the Auggie Pass is good on any bus, any time, and any light rail, any time, as well as the NorthStar line to Anoka.
Over 1400 Augsburg day students have picked up their Auggie Pass.
Students can get their Auggie Pass at the Library Circulation Desk – please bring Augsburg ID.
The passes are good August 1, 2019 through May 30, 2020.
For students who use Metro Mobility, please email Mike Fetting, fettingm@augsburg.edu. The Auggie Pass does not work on Metro Mobility, so we have Go To cards with pre-loaded $180 value – and will add more value as needed.
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Thanks to all who stopped by at the fair! If you’re interested in any of our programs or want to get more information about studying abroad please visit our website https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu and follow us on instagram @global_auggies
Any specific questions feel free to contact abroad@augsburg.edu
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Faculty and Staff: Are you looking for a quick way to help struggling students connect with support on campus or in the community? The Student Support Guide lists resources in the following areas: Crisis Resources, Academic Support, Personal Concerns, Health Care, and Basic Living Needs. Please announce the guide to your students/advisees, and if possible, include it on future syllabi. The Student Support Guide can be found on the Moodle “Resources” tab, in the “A-Z Directory”, and on the Student Affairs webpage.
submitted by holmesa@augsburg.edu
Fall is here and so is cooler weather, stay warm with your own Auggie LYM hat!
The women’s hockey team has partnered with Love Your Melon selling hats with the Auggie logo as a fundraiser. Purchasing a hat supports the women’s hockey team and the LYM foundation. Beanie hats are $35 and pom hats are $45. Purchase your hat today!
You can pay with cash, check or card. We are also able to ship hats for a $5 shipping fee per hat.
Contact holmesa@augsburg.edu with any questions or to purchase a hat.
submitted by chambek2@augsburg.edu
Hold Fast to What is Good is a history of Augsburg University told through objects—the material culture left behind by the “Auggies” themselves. This history includes tales of teachers and students, but also of whale bones and ceremonial pipes, of missionaries and prohibitionists, of sex scandals, racism, kidnapping, murder, and, of course, money. It is a story about ideas, and how those ideas evolved over time; a story of how one school both reasserted and reinvented its vocation.
Now in paper back for just $32.79. The book will also be available in the bookstore later this month.
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
Take the spring semester POL 368 Model UN course, and travel to NYC for the Model UN conference at the end of March!
POL 368 is a regular course throughout the spring semester, with regular weekly classes. During the first half of the semester, students will prepare for the Model UN in NYC which takes place just after spring break, from March 29 to April 2.
Each year, the Augsburg delegation represents a different country with delegates assigned to particular UN committees or organizations, each with their own set of issues. Delegates have to understand the challenges of representing that country with its particular history, culture, and current foreign policy priorities and diplomatic objectives. At the same time, each delegate represents that country on a particular committee and will be researching issues such as climate change, human rights, trade, poverty, human trafficking, or arms control.
APPLICATIONS DUE NOVEMBER 1
Program cost $1,300
includes: round trip airfare to NYC, hotel accommodation, Model UN registration and delegate fees. There is no additional tuition fee for full-time undergrad students. Students are responsible for their own transportation in NYC, as well as all meals during the program.
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
Take a spring semester course that includes 10 days of travel to your Spring break!
Palestinian Art of Resistance, 4-credits, fulfills Fine Arts requirement and Augsburg Experience
Course options: ART 211 or THR 295
Faculty Leader: Sarah Myers and Robert Tom
Travel Dates: March 13-23, 2020 (spring break)
Course Description:
Art of Resistance will immerse you in contemporary Palestinian culture and invite you to learn directly from a wide range of artists in the region. You will have the unique opportunity to experience art and performance first-hand in diverse Palestinian contexts, from a day-long excursion to cultural sites in Ramallah to a conference call with artists in Gaza. A major component of the course will be ongoing cultural exchange with students from Dar al-Kalima University in Bethlehem. Augsburg students will also learn about the complex political, historical, social, and religious context for Palestinian art and theater through guided tours, performances, gallery talks, museum visits, readings, and discussions. Throughout these experiences, students will interrogate what it means to create art under occupation, explore various definitions of the “art of resistance,” and learn tools to make creative work that defies and reimagines the status quo.
Visit the program page for additional details, course information, and updates!
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
Want to get involved on campus? The Augsburg Student Activity Council is looking to recruit 4 new board members for the 2019-2020 school year. We will be looking for candidates to fill the First-Year Marketing Chair, Secretary, Events Chair, and Performance Chair.
We will be tabling in Christensen Center during chapel time on 10/1 & 10/2 feel free to stop by and meet some of the board.
If you have any questions to what each position duties pertain to, please check out our constitution on the Auggie Life website.
Contact us asac@augsburg.edu if you are intersted in applying!
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
You can access the video recording and slides from September’s All Hands meeting on the All Hands page at inside.augsburg.edu. Focused Conversation videos will also be posted there the business day after each presentation. These are shared using Google Drive, so you must be logged into your Augsburg Google account in order to view them.
submitted by keenern@augsburg.edu
Hey all,
Augsburg’s Environmental Stewardship Committee and Campus Cupboard are proud to announce a new student resource on campus: the student Share Shop. We are working towards opening this space in the sublevel of the old science building by Fall, 2019. To help us get started we are asking you—students, staff, and faculty at Augsburg—for some helpful donations.
Based off of a recent survey, here are some of the things we are looking for for the share shop:
– Household / dorm Repair (Spackle, Tool kits, poster putty)
– Recreational gear (sports equipment, out door games, hammocks, etc.)
– Office materials (calculators, sharpeners, staplers)
– First aid kits
– Twin XL sheets (new or washed)
– Weather related items (umbrellas, shovels, extra hats/scarves/mittens)
– Sewing/glasses repair kits
– Hot pots or rice cookers
– Cooking (Microwave, pots and pans, utensils, coffee makers)
– Board games, DVDs
Any donations are greatly appreciated and welcome, but please don’t feel obligated to donate. Donations can be brought to the Sabo Center located in the basement of Anderson Hall and placed in the designated bins. We appreciate your time and consideration thank you in advance.
For more informations please feel free to email me: Keenern@augsburg.edu
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Campus Kitchen will continue produce distribution every Monday this semester from 2:00pm-4:00pm in Christiansen lobby. We will be implementing a new rule this semester to insure that everyone has an opportunity to get produce. The first hour (2-3pm) will be reserved for students and the following hour will be open for everyone. Please bring your own bag if you are able. Thank you for your continued support.
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Did your department have any volunteer help this past month? Please email any volunteer hours (date, hours put in, names) to coopers2@augsburg.edu
Thanks!
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You can access the video recording and slides from September’s All Hands meeting on the All Hands page at inside.augsburg.edu. Focused Conversation videos will also be posted there the business day after each presentation. These are shared using Google Drive, so you must be logged into your Augsburg Google account in order to view them.
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Need a little stress relief? Want to get a good start to your week? Stop by the Center for Wellness & Counseling (CWC) office every Monday from 10:30 – 11:30 am to mingle and sit with our four legged furry friends from Paws for Learning. All are welcome so stop by the CWC office located on the first floor of the Anderson Residence Hall. Questions call the CWC office 612-330-1707.
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Take a spring semester course that includes 10 days of travel to Guatemala on Spring break!
Human Rights Voices in post-conflict Guatemala, 4-credits
Course options: CCS/SPA 495, or POL 459
Faculty Leader: Professor Joseph Towle
Travel Dates: March 14-22, 2020 (spring break)
Course Description:
Many U.S. citizens know little of Guatemala and the struggles its people face although it is a nation that continuously finds its fortunes bound to the interests and intent of the United States.
This course invites you to hear Guatemalan people’s views of their country, to explore past and present US involvement, and learn from those who lived through and survived the civil war spanning four decades (1960-1996), as well as a new generation of writers and artists–all who creatively and peacefully counteract the culture of fear through art and literature.
This 4-credit course is part of the spring 2020 enrollment. It can be taken as part of, or in addition to, your usual course load, and overload fees incurred by this study abroad program will be waived.
***APPLICATIONS DUE NOVEMBER 1***
Program cost $3,825
includes: international airfare, all meals, all lodging, all program activities and in-country transportation. There is no additional tuition fee for full-time undergrad students.
Scholarships are available!
Visit the program page for additional details and application!
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Take the spring semester POL 368 Model UN course, and travel to NYC for the Model UN conference at the end of March!
POL 368 is a regular course throughout the spring semester, with regular weekly classes. During the first half of the semester, students will prepare for the Model UN in NYC which takes place just after spring break, from March 29 to April 2.
Each year, the Augsburg delegation represents a different country with delegates assigned to particular UN committees or organizations, each with their own set of issues. Delegates have to understand the challenges of representing that country with its particular history, culture, and current foreign policy priorities and diplomatic objectives. At the same time, each delegate represents that country on a particular committee and will be researching issues such as climate change, human rights, trade, poverty, human trafficking, or arms control.
APPLICATIONS DUE NOVEMBER 1
Program cost $1,300
includes: round trip airfare to NYC, hotel accommodation, Model UN registration and delegate fees. There is no additional tuition fee for full-time undergrad students. Students are responsible for their own transportation in NYC, as well as all meals during the program.
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Take a spring semester course that includes 10 days of travel to your Spring break!
Palestinian Art of Resistance, 4-credits, fulfills Fine Arts requirement and Augsburg Experience
Course options: ART 211 or THR 295
Faculty Leader: Sarah Myers and Robert Tom
Travel Dates: March 13-23, 2020 (spring break)
Course Description:
Art of Resistance will immerse you in contemporary Palestinian culture and invite you to learn directly from a wide range of artists in the region. You will have the unique opportunity to experience art and performance first-hand in diverse Palestinian contexts, from a day-long excursion to cultural sites in Ramallah to a conference call with artists in Gaza. A major component of the course will be ongoing cultural exchange with students from Dar al-Kalima University in Bethlehem. Augsburg students will also learn about the complex political, historical, social, and religious context for Palestinian art and theater through guided tours, performances, gallery talks, museum visits, readings, and discussions. Throughout these experiences, students will interrogate what it means to create art under occupation, explore various definitions of the “art of resistance,” and learn tools to make creative work that defies and reimagines the status quo.
APPLICATIONS DUE NOVEMBER 1
Scholarships are available!
Visit the program page for additional details, course information, and updates!
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Augsburg is now working with the People’s Center to provide certain clinic services to students (all academic programs) who don’t have insurance for a $5 co-pay.
The People’s Center is located at 425 20th Avenue South, one block west from Augsburg, off Riverside Avenue.
With a $5.00 co-pay, the following are available to Augsburg students who do not have insurance:
Office visits for acute or chronic medical problems
Annual physical exams – 1 per year
Sexually transmitted diseases screening and lab work done at The People’s Center (lab diagnostics done outside of The People’s Center are not covered)
X-rays performed at The People’s Center
Tetanus immunization
Lab tests performed at The People’s Center
Tuberculosis skin test (Mantoux)
Casts, crutches, splints, slings and ace bandages
Allergy injections (prescription and supply must be provided by student)
Flu shots
If you have health insurance, your insurance provider may cover medical services through The People’s Center. The clinic will bill your insurance for medical services and you will be responsible for any co-pays or deductibles associated with your insurance. You should check with your insurance provider to see if services at The People’s Center will be covered.
Smiley’s Clinic remains available for students – they accept most forms of insurance.
DPS will provide an escort to The People’s Center and/or to Smiley’s Clinic.
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Spend winter break in both London and Edinburgh exploring the connections between youth culture, media, and social change, with a focus on Harry Potter and Brexit.
***APPLICATIONS DUE OCTOBER 1***
From Harry Potter to #Brexit: Youth, Media, and Political Activism in the UK, 4-credits
Course option: WST 220 – fulfills Humanities and Augsburg Experience
Faculty Leader: Professor Adriane Brown
Travel Dates: December 29, 2019 to January 12, 2020
This program is limited to 15 students, accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. A waitlist will be used as needed.
This 4-credit course is part of the spring 2020 enrollment. It can be taken as part of, or in addition to, your usual course load, and overload fees incurred by this study abroad program will be waived.
Program cost $4,675
includes: international airfare, all meals, all lodging, all program activities, all transportation in the UK. There is no additional tuition fee for full-time undergrad students.
Visit the program page for additional details, course information, and updates!
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Take a spring semester course that includes 10 days of travel to Guatemala on Spring break!
Human Rights Voices in post-conflict Guatemala, 4-credits
Course options: CCS/SPA 495, or POL 459
Faculty Leader: Professor Joseph Towle
Travel Dates: March 14-22, 2020 (spring break)
Course Description:
Many U.S. citizens know little of Guatemala and the struggles its people face although it is a nation that continuously finds its fortunes bound to the interests and intent of the United States.
This course invites you to hear Guatemalan people’s views of their country, to explore past and present US involvement, and learn from those who lived through and survived the civil war spanning four decades (1960-1996), as well as a new generation of writers and artists–all who creatively and peacefully counteract the culture of fear through art and literature.
This 4-credit course is part of the spring 2020 enrollment. It can be taken as part of, or in addition to, your usual course load, and overload fees incurred by this study abroad program will be waived.
***APPLICATIONS DUE NOVEMBER 1***
Program cost $3,825
includes: international airfare, all meals, all lodging, all program activities and in-country transportation. There is no additional tuition fee for full-time undergrad students.
Scholarships are available!
Visit the program page for additional details, course information, and updates!
submitted by lubegam@augsburg.edu
Short term study abroad is a great way to travel, earn credits, and still have the rest of your summer to work, play, do an internship, etc. There are a few great options coming up for Summer 2020–start planning now. Applications are open and the application deadline is JANUARY 31
***Living Green in Amsterdam***
Course options (students take ONE course):
SOC/URB111: City Life: Intro to Urban Sociology (fulfills Social Behavioral Sciences LAF), or
SOC/URB 295: Living Green in Amsterdam (elective)
This program also fulfills the Augsburg Experience requirement
Faculty Leader: Lars Christiansen
Travel Dates: May 7-22, 2020
Program Description:
Today, most of the world’s population lives in metropolitan areas, whether that means a traditional city, a suburb, an exurb or a slum – this is a very recent change in human history. Humans are fundamentally social beings, and urban areas provide the space where most people are born, grow up and interact with one another throughout their entire lifetimes.. We will explore the city as a social and political phenomenon and examine how the design of cities affects social interactions in perhaps surprising ways – the placement of buildings and the design of open space may make us want to be in an area or flee it.
***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
Visit the Augsburg Study Abroad & Away site to learn more about these programs!
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Academic Advising has an open position for a Student Success Program Manager and Academic Advisor. This position is full-time and benefits-eligible. This position will be posted internally and will close at 4:30 on Friday, September 27th.
The posting and job details can be accessed through Inside Augsburg under On-Campus Student Jobs. Select “Staff” under the “Industry/Function” box to access the posting.
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We are pleased to announce Augsburg’s Interfaith Fellows for the 2019-20 academic year: Busshō Lahn and Chris Stedman ’08
The Augsburg Interfaith Fellows are charged with deepening and extending Augsburg’s calling to interreligious engagement, preparing students to live and serve in contexts of religious pluralism. Their work is coordinated by the newly created Interfaith at Augsburg: An Institute to Promote Inter-Religious Leadership and includes participating in classroom and campus discussions and events; working with students named as Interfaith, Christensen, and Sabo scholars; and engaging with Augsburg’s Interfaith Coordinating Committee and various religious groups on campus.
Busshō Lahn is a Senior Priest at the Minnesota Zen Meditation Center and is on the leadership team of Aslan Institute in Eagan, MN. This will be Bussho’s second year as an Interfaith Fellow. “I wish to keep offering myself as a resource on Zen, Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness to classes & students in whatever capacity I can. I have a relatively flexible schedule, with normal class/working hours being especially available. I’d love to meet more Auggies!”
Chris Stedman is a humanist community organizer, interfaith activist, and writer living in Minneapolis, Minnesota. “I’m thrilled to start my third year as an interfaith fellow at Augsburg and can’t wait to continue learning from and with this wonderful community. I especially love visiting classes and engaging in conversation with students about humanism, secular worldviews, interfaith work, and my own undergraduate experience at Augsburg. Please reach out if you have any ideas or questions about ways we might work together.”
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The Fall 2019 All Hands Meeting is Thursday, Sept. 26 at 11:30 a.m. in Hoversten Chapel. Join the meeting to learn more about fall 2019 enrollment results, campus updates, and investments to drive enrollment growth. All members of the campus community are invited to attend.
Access to connect to the meeting from off-site locations will be available. For the livestream link, go to the All Hands page on Inside Augsburg (log in required).
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Interested in being a STEM Mentor?
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
-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 this FRIDAY, 9/27. Any questions can be sent to stempeer@augsburg.edu.
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Interested in being a Mentor in STEM?
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
-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!). We currently have a surplus of BIO and Math mentees who are looking for knowledgeable mentors!
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 this FRIDAY, 9/27. Any questions can be sent to stempeer@augsburg.edu.
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71% of employers are hiring now for 2020 interns and employees. That is why Augsburg Works is launching this semester to help students understand recruiting timelines for 2020 jobs and internships as well as connect them to the career readiness programs they will need to be successful candidates.
Any student looking for an internship or employment in spring or summer of 2020 should be actively searching for opportunities and applying now. There are a number of opportunities this fall to help students be competitive in the job application process. Look for posters around campus and on Handshake for a full list of programs.
Two events coming up soon are:
Resume Round-Ups Sept 26 (3 pm- 7 pm): Have your resume reviewed by industry professionals during a 20 minute appointment. There are a number of appointment slots available, be sure to register through Handshake.
Career and Internship Fair Oct 1 (3-5 pm): Over 38 employers from a variety of sectors and industries will be on campus to recruit students. Register on Handshake.
Students can find more information and register on Handshake
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Interested in being a STEM Mentor?
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-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 AT 11:59PM. Any questions can be sent to stempeer@augsburg.edu.
