Augsburg University News and Announcements
submitted by johnso90@augsburg.edu
April 3rd from 6:30-7:30 PM
Hagfors 150
MA in Education Info Session
Appetizers provided
This Fall, Augsburg will officially launch its new MA in Education program for classroom teachers and less traditional educators alike (think: museum or outdoor education). This program is 30-31 credits and can be completed in less than 2 years.
To learn more, register for the event here: https://admissions.augsburg.edu/register/MAELaunch.4.3.19
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
Augsburg University offers a four and a half week GRE prep course each summer for Augsburg students, alumni, and staff at a cost well below those found at private test centers (due to limited capacity, this course is not available for those outside of the Augsburg network). This course is taught by experienced GRE test-prep educators and walks students through each section of the general test. Throughout the course students will have a chance to take a full-length practice test, complete practice problems for each area of the test, and receive in-depth feedback and instruction. The registration fee also includes a six-month subscription to the online GRE study tool, Magoosh.
Details:
Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 – 8:00pm (excluding Memorial Day)
May 13th – June 12th
Cost: $100 (includes 6-month subscription to online study tool, Magoosh)
submitted by underhil@augsburg.edu
Anthropocene. (Adj.) “relating to or denoting the current geological age, viewed as the period during which human activity has been the dominant influence on climate and the environment.”
The 2019 River Semester will take place in the framework of the one-year project entitled “Mississippi. An Anthropocene River,” developed and organized by the Berlin-based Haus der Kulturen der Welt and the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, in collaboration with numerous international partners including funding from the German Foreign Ministry. This year, students on the River Semester will be joined by a distinguished interdisciplinary groups of researchers, artists, and stakeholders from civil society who will investigate the river basin to develop local approaches to issues of global change and develop novel methods of research and education. The journey down the Mississippi River from the headwaters to the Gulf of Mexico will connect the different research sites and activate debates on how to analyze and deal with the anthropogenic impact on the river system. On-site workshops, public lectures, field walks, forums, excursions, and an extensive multimedia documentation will synthesize the site-specific issues and research outputs. A number of international students (undergraduate and graduate) will join the expedition, and Augsburg students interested in joining this amazing experience should register by the Apr. 15th deadline. http://www.augsburg.edu/river Faculty and staff are invited to consider ways to connect with this rich array of field research and community engagement activities this fall.
submitted by schmalen@augsburg.edu
NEW Augsburg course offering, Fall semester 2019: World Drumming and Culture, a 2-credit course will meet M/W from 9:20-10:30. Engage with performance traditions from various non-Western cultures, particularly those from sub-Saharan Africa and the Diaspora. Learn through hands-on experience playing drums, bells, and rattles, by singing songs, and through improvisation and listening drills. Study the cultural context associated with each musical style through reading assignments, examination of online videos, and class discussion. Enroll for course 392-B Topics – no prior musical experience necessary.
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
Augsburg University offers a four and a half week GRE prep course each summer for Augsburg students, alumni, and staff at a cost well below those found at private test centers (due to limited capacity, this course is not available for those outside of the Augsburg network). This course is taught by experienced GRE test-prep educators and walks students through each section of the general test. Throughout the course students will have a chance to take a full-length practice test, complete practice problems for each area of the test, and receive in-depth feedback and instruction. The registration fee also includes a six-month subscription to the online GRE study tool, Magoosh.
Details:
Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 – 8:00pm (excluding Memorial Day)
May 13th – June 12th
Cost: $100 (includes 6-month subscription to online study tool, Magoosh)
submitted by johnso90@augsburg.edu
April 3rd from 6:30-7:30 PM
Hagfors 150
MA in Education Info Session
Appetizers provided
This Fall, Augsburg will officially launch its new MA in Education program for classroom teachers and less traditional educators alike (think: museum or outdoor education). This program is 30-31 credits and can be completed in less than 2 years.
To learn more, register for the event here: https://admissions.augsburg.edu/register/MAELaunch.4.3.19
submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu
What is an audio roster? An audio roster is a class roster where students and faculty can record themselves saying their name. That way everyone knows how to say each others’ name. It’s important that you record your name even if you think it’s an “easy” name — easy to you may not be easy to someone else.
Faculty can add a “Name Coach Audio Roster” as an activity in their moodle course. See http://go.augsburg.edu/namecoach for the steps.
You can record your name on an audio roster in a course in addition to listening to names. You just record your name once and it shows up in any course using the audio roster. You can re-record it whenever you want.
In the coming months we’ll have the name recordings showing up in Records and Registration and elsewhere. Wider communication will happen in the summer when the audio recording is in more places. But for now any faculty who want to start using it are able to do so.
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Faculty, do you wish you had uninterrupted time to write/work on scholarship? If so, you will want to take advantage of the annual Jessica Nathanson Scholarly Writing Retreat. Jess established a tradition of allowing faculty and academic staff time away from campus to focus entirely on scholarship. There is no schedule for this retreat – it is simply time and space to work on scholarship. The Provost and the Center for Teaching and Learning will cover the cost of the retreat. We ask that you commit to being present on all three days of the event. Our time begins at 1:00 pm on Sunday and ends at 1:00 pm on Tuesday. Space is limited to full-time faculty members. If you are interested, please RSVP via the form below.
Sunday, May 19-Tuesday, May 21 | Jessica Nathanson Scholarly Writing Retreat | Dunrovin Retreat Center, Marine on St. Croix, MN (http://www.dunrovin.org/)
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Next Wednesday, April 3rd, participants will be learning to recognize various aspects of class-based values and how they play out in policies and practices both in and out of the classroom. Discussion will further focus on disrupting the class-based norms by exploring alternative ways of thinking and acting.
Wednesday, April 3rd | Recognizing Class-Based Values in Our Curriculum | 3:10-4:20 pm, OGC 111
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Meet with admissions representatives from the following health profession schools. Food will be provided. Please contact Catherina Kipper (kipper@augsburg.edu) to RSVP or if you have questions.
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)
Tuesday, April 9
Hagfors 151
6 pm
LECOM has locations in Pennsylvania and Florida; a choice of careers in medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy; and a choice of student-centered learning styles for medicine including traditional and problem-based learning. Learn more about LECOM and applying to medical, dental, and pharmacy school.
Des Moines University
Wednesday, April 10
Hagfors 106
6 pm
Several alumni have attended DMU which offers clinical programs in osteopathic and podiatric medicine, physician assistant studies, and physical therapy as well as masters programs in public health, health care administration, anatomy, and biomedical sciences.
St. George’s University
Thursday, April 11
OGC 100
12 pm
St. George’s University has evolved into a top center of international education, drawing students and faculty from 140 countries to the Caribbean island of Grenada. SGU has MD, DVM, graduate, and dual degree programs. It is the number one provider of physicians to US residency positions. Learn more about applying to medical and veterinary medicine programs and what is sought in competitive applicants.
submitted by schmalen@augsburg.edu
NEW Augsburg course offering, Fall semester 2019: World Drumming and Culture, a 2-credit course will meet M/W from 9:20-10:30. Engage with performance traditions from various non-Western cultures, particularly those from sub-Saharan Africa and the Diaspora. Learn through hands-on experience playing drums, bells, and rattles, by singing songs, and through improvisation and listening drills. Study the cultural context associated with each musical style through reading assignments, examination of online videos, and class discussion. Enroll for course 392-B Topics – ¬no prior musical experience necessary.
submitted by johnso90@augsburg.edu
April 3rd from 6:30-7:30 PM
Hagfors 150
MA in Education Info Session
Appetizers provided
This Fall, Augsburg will officially launch its new MA in Education program for classroom teachers and less traditional educators alike (think: museum or outdoor education). This program is 30-31 credits and can be completed in less than 2 years.
To learn more, register for the event here: https://admissions.augsburg.edu/register/MAELaunch.4.3.19
Feel free to contact April Johnson (johnso90@augsburg.edu) with any questions.
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
The next EDTalk will take place just prior to the Faculty Meeting on Wednesday, April 17th. Jenny Kluznik will speak about, “How PAs Think: A Glimpse Into PA Education”. The physician assistant (PA) profession often is listed as a top job to have in the US, but roles in healthcare are rewarding and challenging at the same time. Come take a glimpse into how students are trained within PA education to step into the role of health provider, advocate, and leader.
Zoom: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/608510523 Meeting ID 608-510-523
Wednesday, April 17th | EDTalk with Jenny Kluznik | 3:20-3:35 pm, HC 151
For more about this, as well as other CTL events, see the page linked below.
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Join us for the Faculty Scholarship Display on Friday, May 10th from 11:45am to 12:30pm in the Foss Atrium. Faculty interested in displaying their scholarship should RSVP in advance of the event (and no later than May 1) using the form linked below.
Questions may directed to John Zobitz (zobitz@augsburg.edu) or Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright (bankers@augsburg.edu).
All participating faculty should arrive by 11:15 am to set up.
The faculty recognition luncheon and program begins in the chapel at 12:30.
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Elaine Eschenbacher and Bob Groven will repeat their MLK, Jr. “Day of Action” session, in which participants will identify the advantages, disadvantages, and considerations for implementation of four potential policies on the use of racial slurs in a college classroom setting. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of the issues surrounding the use of racial slurs in an academic environment and the varied perspectives on it.
Monday, April 8th | Deliberative Dialogue: The Use of Racial Slurs in the Classroom | 1:15-2:30 pm, OGC 100
submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu
What is an audio roster? An audio roster is a class roster where students and faculty can record themselves saying their name. That way everyone knows how to say each others’ name. It’s important that you record your name even if you think it’s an “easy” name — easy to you may not be easy to someone else.
Faculty can add a “Name Coach Audio Roster” as an activity in their moodle course. See http://go.augsburg.edu/namecoach for the steps.
You can record your name on an audio roster in a course in addition to listening to names. You just record your name once and it shows up in any course using the audio roster. You can re-record it whenever you want.
In the coming months we’ll have the name recordings showing up in Records and Registration and elsewhere. Wider communication will happen in the summer when the audio recording is in more places. But for now any faculty who want to start using it are able to do so.
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
The General Education Team will be offering Q&A sessions regarding the Revised Gen Ed Proposal. You are welcome to attend one or all of the following:
Monday, April 1st: 9:30-10:45 in OGC 100 (ZOOM is available for this session): https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/746109125
Wednesday, April 3rd: 3:15-4:30 in HC 150A
Monday, April 8th: 9:30-10:45 in the Marshall Room
In addition to the in-person sessions, you can ask questions and/or submit your comments via the online form linked below. If you provide an email address, you will receive a response to your question(s) from a member of the Gen Ed Team as quickly as time allows. Questions given without a contact will be posted with follow-up as we move forward. Comments and questions will be shared with the Augsburg community via Q&A sessions, faculty meetings, and other communications. For reference this link will take you to the Google Folder containing information on the Gen Ed Revisions: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1zIRTqpU0kBEUZRMmKfSA5mzdzfVw9AuU
Questions/Comments Regarding the Revised General Education Proposal
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Faculty, do you wish you had uninterrupted time to write/work on scholarship? If so, you will want to take advantage of the annual Jessica Nathanson Scholarly Writing Retreat. Jess established a tradition of allowing faculty and academic staff time away from campus to focus entirely on scholarship. There is no schedule for this retreat – it is simply time and space to work on scholarship. The Provost and the Center for Teaching and Learning will cover the cost of the retreat. We ask that you commit to being present on all three days of the event. Our time begins at 1:00 pm on Sunday and ends at 1:00 pm on Tuesday. Space is limited to full-time faculty members. If you are interested, please RSVP via the form below.
Sunday, May 19-Tuesday, May 21 | Jessica Nathanson Scholarly Writing Retreat | Dunrovin Retreat Center, Marine on St. Croix, MN (http://www.dunrovin.org/)
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For those who are unable to attend the “Day of Action” workshops that are being repeated, we now have links to live stream the events.
Michael Grewe’s session, “Recognizing and Resisting White Supremacy in the Classroom” will take place TODAY (March 27th) from 2 pm-3 pm.
Join URL for Today: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/448253457
On Monday, April 8th, Elaine Eschenbacher and Bob Groven will be offering “Deliberative Dialogue: The Use of Racial Slurs in the Classroom” from 1:15-2:30 pm.
Join URL April 8th: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/529142179
More information on these workshops, as well as other opportunities to be offered through CTL, are available on the page linked below.
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Participants in this workshop will be learning to recognize various aspects of class-based values and how they play out in policies and practices both in and out of the classroom. Discussion will further focus on disrupting the class-based norms by exploring alternative ways of thinking and acting.
Wednesday, April 3rd | Recognizing Class-Based Values in Our Curriculum | 3:10-4:20 pm, OGC 111
submitted by johnso90@augsburg.edu
This Fall, Augsburg will officially launch it’s new MA in Education program for classroom teachers and less traditional educators alike (think: museum or outdoor education). This program is 30-31 credits and can be completed in less than 2 years.
On Wednesday April 3rd from 5-6 pm, join program director, Dr. Jason Lukasik for an overview of the program in Hagfors 150 (appetizers provided).
Register for the event here: https://admissions.augsburg.edu/register/MAELaunch.4.3.19
Feel free to contact April Johnson (johnso90@augsburg.edu) with any questions.
submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu
Augsburg University offers a four and a half week GRE prep course each summer for Augsburg students, alumni, and staff at a cost well below those found at private test centers (due to limited capacity, this course is not available for those outside of the Augsburg network). This course is taught by experienced GRE test-prep educators and walks students through each section of the general test. Throughout the course students will have a chance to take a full-length practice test, complete practice problems for each area of the test, and receive in-depth feedback and instruction. The registration fee also includes a six-month subscription to the online GRE study tool, Magoosh.
Details:
Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 – 8:00pm (excluding Memorial Day)
May 13th – June 12th
Cost: $100 (includes 6-month subscription to online study tool, Magoosh)
submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu
PA Info Session:
Wednesday, March 27th
6:00-7:30 pm
Hagfors 106
At this information session hosted by URGO, hear from a representative of the Augsburg PA studies program, alumni who are currently PA students, and alumni who are practicing PAs. Learn how to prepare a competitive CASPA application, what the prerequisites are, and how to approach your personal statement. Contact Catherina Kipper (kipper@augsburg.edu) to RSVP and if you have questions.
submitted by kipperj@augsburg.edu
Meet with admissions representatives from the following health profession schools. Food will be provided. Please contact Catherina Kipper (kipper@augsburg.edu) to RSVP or if you have questions.
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)
Tuesday, April 9
Hagfors 151
6 pm
LECOM has locations in Pennsylvania and Florida; a choice of careers in medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy; and a choice of student-centered learning styles for medicine including traditional and problem-based learning. Learn more about LECOM and applying to medical, dental, and pharmacy school.
Des Moines University
Wednesday, April 10
Hagfors 106
6 pm
Several alumni have attended DMU which offers clinical programs in osteopathic and podiatric medicine, physician assistant studies, and physical therapy as well as masters programs in public health, health care administration, anatomy, and biomedical sciences.
St. George’s University
Thursday, April 11
OGC 100
12 pm
St. George’s University has evolved into a top center of international education, drawing students and faculty from 140 countries to the Caribbean island of Grenada. SGU has MD, DVM, graduate, and dual degree programs. It is the number one provider of physicians to US residency positions. Learn more about applying to medical and veterinary medicine programs and what is sought in competitive applicants.
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
For this “Teaching Tip Tuesday”, we invite you to watch the video linked below. Dr. Robin DiAngelo, talks about her book, “White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk about Racism.”
“Teaching Tip Tuesdays” are posted on the 2nd and 4th weeks of each month. Watch for “Tech Tip Tuesdays” on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. You can also find more resources at http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/resources/teaching-tips-and-resources/.
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
For those who are unable to attend the “Day of Action” workshops that are soon to be repeated, we now have links to live stream the events.
Michael Grewe’s session, “Recognizing and Resisting White Supremacy in the Classroom” will take place Tomorrow (Wednesday), March 27th from 2 pm-3 pm.
Join URL for March 27th: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/448253457
Then on Monday, April 8th, Elaine Eschenbacher and Bob Groven will be offering “Deliberative Dialogue: The Use of Racial Slurs in the Classroom” from 1:15-2:30 pm.
Join URL April 8th: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/529142179
More information on these workshops, as well as other opportunities to be offered through CTL are available on the page linked below.
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Join us for the Faculty Scholarship Display on Friday, May 10th from 11:45am to 12:30pm in the Foss Atrium. Faculty interested in displaying their scholarship should RSVP in advance of the event (and no later than May 1) using the form linked below.
Questions may directed to John Zobitz (zobitz@augsburg.edu) or Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright (bankers@augsburg.edu).
All participating faculty should arrive by 11:15 am to set up.
The faculty recognition luncheon and program begins in the chapel at 12:30.
Friday, May 10th | Faculty Scholarship Display | 11:45 am-12:30 pm, FOSS Atrium
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
For those who are unable to attend the “Day of Action” workshops that are soon to be repeated, we now have links to live stream the events.
Michael Grewe’s session, “Recognizing and Resisting White Supremacy in the Classroom” will take place this Wednesday, March 27th from 2 pm-3 pm.
Join URL for March 27th: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/448253457
Then on Monday, April 8th, Elaine Eschenbacher and Bob Groven will be offering “Deliberative Dialogue: The Use of Racial Slurs in the Classroom” from 1:15-2:30 pm.
Join URL April 8th: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/529142179
More information on these workshops, as well as other opportunities to be offered through CTL are available on the page linked below.
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
RSVP now for this April 3rd workshop. Participants will be learning to recognize various aspects of class-based values and how they play out in policies and practices both in and out of the classroom. Discussion will further focus on disrupting the class-based norms by exploring alternative ways of thinking and acting.
Wednesday, April 3rd | Recognizing Class-Based Values in Our Curriculum | 3:10-4:20 pm, OGC 111
submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu
What is an audio roster? An audio roster is a class roster where students and faculty can record themselves saying their name. That way everyone knows how to say each others’ name. It’s important that you record your name even if you think it’s an “easy” name — easy to you may not be easy to someone else.
Faculty can add a “Name Coach Audio Roster” as an activity in their moodle course. See http://go.augsburg.edu/namecoach for the steps.
You can record your name on an audio roster in a course in addition to listening to names. You just record your name once and it shows up in any course using the audio roster. You can re-record it whenever you want.
In the coming months we’ll have the name recordings showing up in Records and Registration and elsewhere. Wider communication will happen in the summer when the audio recording is in more places. But for now any faculty who want to start using it are able to do so.
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Michael Grewe will host a repeat session of his “Day of Action” workshop. Participants will explore how white supremacy and racism manifest themselves within classroom and co-curricular spaces, including but not limited to the ways we process knowledge, engage with conflict, think about power dynamics, deliver content, and design assignments. Attendees will discuss ways of creating classes, programs, and events that resist white supremacy and embrace other forms of cultural knowledge and understandings.
Wednesday, March 27th | Recognizing and Resisting White Supremacy in the Classroom | 2:00-3:30 pm, Marshall Room
submitted by mattingl@augsburg.edu
Moodle updates are planned between 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on March 21 (TODAY) with a two hour window of expected outage during this time frame.
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Join us for the Faculty Scholarship Display on Friday, May 10th from 11:45am to 12:30pm in the Foss Atrium. Faculty interested in displaying their scholarship should RSVP in advance of the event (and no later than May 1) using the form linked below.
Questions may directed to John Zobitz (zobitz@augsburg.edu) or Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright (bankers@augsburg.edu).
All participating faculty should arrive by 11:15 am to set up.
The faculty recognition luncheon and program begins in the chapel at 12:30.
Friday, May 10th | Faculty Scholarship Display | 11:45 am-12:30 pm, FOSS Atrium
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Two sessions from the “Day of Action” will be repeated in the coming weeks. See the CTL page for more details and to RSVP.
Wednesday, March 27th | Recognizing and Resisting White Supremacy in the Classroom | 2:00-3:30 pm, Marshall Room
Michael Grewe will host a repeat session of his “Day of Action” workshop. Participants will explore how white supremacy and racism manifest themselves within classroom and co-curricular spaces, including but not limited to the ways we process knowledge, engage with conflict, think about power dynamics, deliver content, and design assignments. Attendees will discuss ways of creating classes, programs, and events that resist white supremacy and embrace other forms of cultural knowledge and understandings
Monday, April 8th | Deliberative Dialogue: The Use of Racial Slurs in the Classroom | 1:15-2:30 pm, OGC 100
Elaine Eschenbacher and Bob Groven will repeat their MLK, Jr. “Day of Action” session, in which participants will identify the advantages, disadvantages, and considerations for implementation of four potential policies on the use of racial slurs in a college classroom setting. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of the issues surrounding the use of racial slurs in an academic environment and the varied perspectives on it.
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
On Wednesday April 10th, you are welcome to attend this workshop that provides information about neurodiversity and inclusion. The session aims to promote understanding of the key defining characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder to facilitate development of more inclusive and equitable learning environments for the adult learner.
Wednesday, April 10th | Creating Inclusive Environments for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder | 1:50-3:00 pm, OGC 113
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Participants in this workshop will be learning to recognize various aspects of class-based values and how they play out in policies and practices both in and out of the classroom. Discussion will further focus on disrupting the class-based norms by exploring alternative ways of thinking and acting.
Wednesday, April 3rd | Recognizing Class-Based Values in Our Curriculum | 3:10-4:20 pm, OGC 111
submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu
What is an audio roster? An audio roster is a class roster where students and faculty can record themselves saying their name. That way everyone knows how to say each others’ name. It’s important that you record your name even if you think it’s an “easy” name — easy to you may not be easy to someone else.
Faculty can add a “Name Coach Audio Roster” as an activity in their moodle course. See http://go.augsburg.edu/namecoach for the steps.
You can record your name on an audio roster in a course in addition to listening to names. You just record your name once and it shows up in any course using the audio roster. You can re-record it whenever you want.
In the coming months we’ll have the name recordings showing up in Records and Registration and elsewhere. Wider communication will happen in the summer when the audio recording is in more places. But for now any faculty who want to start using it are able to do so.
submitted by mattingl@augsburg.edu
Moodle updates are planned between 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on March 21 with a two hour window of expected outage during this time frame.
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Michael Grewe will host a repeat session of his “Day of Action” workshop. Participants will explore how white supremacy and racism manifest themselves within classroom and co-curricular spaces, including but not limited to the ways we process knowledge, engage with conflict, think about power dynamics, deliver content, and design assignments. Attendees will discuss ways of creating classes, programs, and events that resist white supremacy and embrace other forms of cultural knowledge and understandings.
Wednesday, March 27th | Recognizing and Resisting White Supremacy in the Classroom | 2:00-3:30 pm, Marshall Room
RSVP for “Recognizing and Resisting White Supremacy in the Classroom”
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Elaine Eschenbacher and Bob Groven will repeat their MLK, Jr. “Day of Action” session, in which participants will identify the advantages, disadvantages, and considerations for implementation of four potential policies on the use of racial slurs in a college classroom setting. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of the issues surrounding the use of racial slurs in an academic environment and the varied perspectives on it.
Monday, April 8th | Deliberative Dialogue: The Use of Racial Slurs in the Classroom | 1:15-2:30 pm, OGC 100
submitted by mattingl@augsburg.edu
Moodle updates are planned between 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on March 21 with a two hour window of expected outage during this time frame.
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
This workshop provides information about neurodiversity and inclusion. This session aims to promote understanding of the key defining characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder to facilitate development of more inclusive and equitable learning environments for the adult learner.
Wednesday, April 10th | Creating Inclusive Environments for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder | 1:50-3:00 pm, OGC 113
submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu
In 2017-2018, one of the university-wide strategic initiatives focused on experiential education. In addition to listening sessions, this work included the development of an experiential education definition, resource curation, and the development of a website.
The Experiential Education website is now available with a variety of resources for your use. Get an overview of experiential education, read about its history at Augsburg, and view a curated list of resources for incorporating experiential education into your work!
submitted by mattingl@augsburg.edu
Moodle updates are planned between 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on March 21 with a two hour window of expected outage during this time frame.
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Michael Grewe will host a repeat session of his “Day of Action” workshop. Participants will explore how white supremacy and racism manifest themselves within classroom and co-curricular spaces, including but not limited to the ways we process knowledge, engage with conflict, think about power dynamics, deliver content, and design assignments. Attendees will discuss ways of creating classes, programs, and events that resist white supremacy and embrace other forms of cultural knowledge and understandings.
Wednesday, March 27th | Recognizing and Resisting White Supremacy in the Classroom | 2:00-3:30 pm, Marshall Room
RSVP for “Recognizing and Resisting White Supremacy in the Classroom”
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Elaine Eschenbacher and Bob Groven will repeat their MLK, Jr. “Day of Action” session, in which participants will identify the advantages, disadvantages, and considerations for implementation of four potential policies on the use of racial slurs in a college classroom setting. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of the issues surrounding the use of racial slurs in an academic environment and the varied perspectives on it.
Monday, April 8th | Deliberative Dialogue: The Use of Racial Slurs in the Classroom | 1:15-2:30 pm, OGC 100
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
PA Info Session:
Wednesday, March 27th
6:00-7:30 pm
Hagfors 106
At this information session hosted by URGO, hear from a representative of the Augsburg PA studies program, alumni who are currently PA students, and alumni who are practicing PAs. Learn how to prepare a competitive CASPA application, what the prerequisites are, and how to approach your personal statement. Contact Catherina Kipper (kipper@augsburg.edu) to RSVP and if you have questions.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s Interfaith Scholars, a group of students who are interested in exploring the religious diversity of the Augsburg student body, the wider Twin Cities community, and the United States through interreligious dialogue and action, are organizing a campus wide art project focused on the question: “What brings you light?” This is an ambiguous prompt, as our goal is to engage with folks from many different religious, spiritual, and secular backgrounds and to showcase what is the “light” in our lives despite our different beliefs.
We ask the members of the Augsburg community to reflect on what brings them light, and to photograph if they are able. Perhaps it is a beloved pet, a significant other, a spice rack because you love cooking, a pocket bible, a special place you spend time in, etc. If it is not something you’re able to photograph, a selfie would be a great submission! Please send appropriate content, as these photos will be displayed at the “Interfaith Art Project Showcase” on April 4th in the Gundale Chapel, located in Hagfors from 5pm-8pm.
We are also asking for an audio clip with your photo submission. You can talk about what your light is or answer one of the following questions the Interfaith Scholars has compiled. Please send your photo submission to interfaith@augsburg.edu. You may submit a text description or an audio recording between 30 seconds and 90 seconds long answering any of these questions:
– What brings you light?
– What brings you meaning?
– What brings you joy?
Please feel free to interpret the question in whatever way resonates with you. Be creative, be spontaneous, and be intentional. Please let us know if you have any questions on this art project or are unsure on how to complete the submission.
We look forward to seeing (and hearing!) from you.
Best,
Augsburg Interfaith Scholars
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
You are invited to attend this workshop, in which participants will learn to recognize various aspects of class-based values and how they play out in policies and practices both in and out of the classroom. Discussion will further focus on disrupting the class-based norms by exploring alternative ways of thinking and acting.
Wednesday, April 3rd | Recognizing Class-Based Values in Our Curriculum | 3:10-4:20 pm, OGC 111
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Elaine Eschenbacher and Bob Groven will repeat their MLK, Jr. “Day of Action” session, in which participants will identify the advantages, disadvantages, and considerations for implementation of four potential policies on the use of racial slurs in a college classroom setting. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of the issues surrounding the use of racial slurs in an academic environment and the varied perspectives on it.
Monday, April 8th | Deliberative Dialogue: The Use of Racial Slurs in the Classroom | 1:15-2:30 pm, OGC 100
Another “Day of Action” workshop will be offered on Wednesday, March 27th, when Michael Grewe talks about “Recognizing and Resisting White Supremacy in the Classroom.”
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
PA Info Session:
Wednesday, March 27th
6:00-7:30 pm
Hagfors 106
At this information session hosted by URGO, hear from a representative of the Augsburg PA studies program, alumni who are currently PA students, and alumni who are practicing PAs. Learn how to prepare a competitive CASPA application, what the prerequisites are, and how to approach your personal statement. Contact Catherina Kipper (kipper@augsburg.edu) to RSVP and if you have questions.
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Wednesday, March 27th | Recognizing and Resisting White Supremacy in the Classroom | 2:00-3:30 pm, Marshall Room
Participants will explore how white supremacy and racism manifest themselves within classroom and co-curricular spaces, including but not limited to the ways we process knowledge, engage with conflict, think about power dynamics, deliver content, and design assignments. Attendees will discuss ways of creating classes, programs, and events that resist white supremacy and embrace other forms of cultural knowledge and understandings.
Elaine Eschenbacher and Bob Groven will also be repeating their “Day of Action” session on “The Use of Racial Slurs in the Classroom”. That will take place on April 8th. Look for more details on this and other CTL events in the page linked below.
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Remember to stop by HC 151 just prior to this afternoon’s Faculty Meeting to hear Diane Pike speak about the art of the lecture.
“Long Live the Lecture!”: Everyone talks in class and doing so as effectively as possible is important. Focusing on interactive lecture pedagogy, this session introduces rationale for paying attention to lecture style and strategies for making it work.
Zoom: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/332435332 Meeting ID 332-435-332
Wednesday, March 13th | EDTalk with Diane Pike | 3:20-3:35 pm, HC 151
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s Interfaith Scholars, a group of students who are interested in exploring the religious diversity of the Augsburg student body, the wider Twin Cities community, and the United States through interreligious dialogue and action, are organizing a campus wide art project focused on the question: “What brings you light?” This is an ambiguous prompt, as our goal is to engage with folks from many different religious, spiritual, and secular backgrounds and to showcase what is the “light” in our lives despite our different beliefs.
We ask the members of the Augsburg community to reflect on what brings them light, and to photograph if they are able. Perhaps it is a beloved pet, a significant other, a spice rack because you love cooking, a pocket bible, a special place you spend time in, etc. If it is not something you’re able to photograph, a selfie would be a great submission! Please send appropriate content, as these photos will be displayed at the “Interfaith Art Project Showcase” on April 4th in the Gundale Chapel, located in Hagfors from 5pm-8pm.
We are also asking for an audio clip with your photo submission. You can talk about what your light is or answer one of the following questions the Interfaith Scholars has compiled. Please send your photo submission to interfaith@augsburg.edu. You may submit a text description or an audio recording between 30 seconds and 90 seconds long answering any of these questions:
– What brings you light?
– What brings you meaning?
– What brings you joy?
Please feel free to interpret the question in whatever way resonates with you. Be creative, be spontaneous, and be intentional. Please let us know if you have any questions on this art project or are unsure on how to complete the submission.
We look forward to seeing (and hearing!) from you.
Best,
Augsburg Interfaith Scholars
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s Interfaith Scholars, a group of students who are interested in exploring the religious diversity of the Augsburg student body, the wider Twin Cities community, and the United States through interreligious dialogue and action, are organizing a campus wide art project focused on the question: “What brings you light?” This is an ambiguous prompt, as our goal is to engage with folks from many different religious, spiritual, and secular backgrounds and to showcase what is the “light” in our lives despite our different beliefs.
We ask the members of the Augsburg community to reflect on what brings them light, and to photograph if they are able. Perhaps it is a beloved pet, a significant other, a spice rack because you love cooking, a pocket bible, a special place you spend time in, etc. If it is not something you’re able to photograph, a selfie would be a great submission! Please send appropriate content, as these photos will be displayed at the “Interfaith Art Project Showcase” on April 4th in the Gundale Chapel, located in Hagfors from 5pm-8pm.
We are also asking for an audio clip with your photo submission. You can talk about what your light is or answer one of the following questions the Interfaith Scholars has compiled. Please send your photo submission to interfaith@augsburg.edu. You may submit a text description or an audio recording between 30 seconds and 90 seconds long answering any of these questions:
– What brings you light?
– What brings you meaning?
– What brings you joy?
Please feel free to interpret the question in whatever way resonates with you. Be creative, be spontaneous, and be intentional. Please let us know if you have any questions on this art project or are unsure on how to complete the submission.
We look forward to seeing (and hearing!) from you.
Best,
Augsburg Interfaith Scholars
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
“Toward Inclusive STEM Classrooms: What Personal Role Do Faculty Play?” This “Teaching Tip Tuesday” article provides strategies for creating an inclusive environment and broadening participation in the STEM fields.
“Teaching Tip Tuesdays” are posted on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. Watch for “Tech Tip Tuesdays” on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. You can find additional tips in the “Faculty Resources” page of the CTL site: http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/resources/teaching-tips-and-resources/
Toward Inclusive STEM Classrooms: What Personal Role Do Faculty Play?
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Just prior to the Faculty Meeting tomorrow, hear Diane Pike speak on different lecture styles and strategies. This EDTalk, “Long Live the Lecture!”, will take place from 3:20-3:35 pm. Grab your coffee and find a seat in HC 151.
Zoom: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/332435332 Meeting ID 332-435-332
Wednesday, March 13th | EDTalk with Diane Pike | 3:20-3:35 pm, HC 151
Find more information on this and other CTL events in the link below.
submitted by hermansb@augsburg.edu
We are excited to be moving forward with the next iteration of the Forum and want to get as much input as possible from the campus community in regards to potential speakers and programming.
This event will continue to bring together students, global leaders and change-makers, and local activists to explore innovative ways to take constructive action on issues identified as priorities by the Augsburg community. The survey we administered in Fall 2018 identified racial justice, indigenous rights, and environmental sustainability as top priorities.
The form (linked below) provides a partial list of potential speakers (global and domestic), and we invite you to help choose the top candidates.
Save the Date: Monday and Tuesday, October 28 and 29, 2019.
Please provide your response by Wednesday, March 13.
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Remember to head to HC 151 before this week’s Faculty Meeting. Diane Pike will be giving an EDTalk on lecture styles and strategies. Grab your coffee and come find a seat.
Zoom: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/332435332 Meeting ID 332-435-332
Wednesday, March 13th | EDTalk with Diane Pike | 3:20-3:35 pm, HC 151
Look for details on this and other events put on by CTL on the page linked below. You can also find videos from some of the EDTalks that you may have missed on the “Past Events” page: http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/home/past-events/
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Participants will explore how white supremacy and racism manifest themselves within classroom and co-curricular spaces, including but not limited to the ways we process knowledge, engage with conflict, think about power dynamics, deliver content, and design assignments. Attendees will discuss ways of creating classes, programs, and events that resist white supremacy and embrace other forms of cultural knowledge and understandings.
Wednesday, March 27th | Recognizing and Resisting White Supremacy in the Classroom | 2:00-3:30 pm, Marshall Room
Elaine Eschenbacher and Bob Groven will also be repeating their “Day of Action” session on “The Use of Racial Slurs in the Classroom”. That will take place on April 8th. Look for more details on this and other CTL events in the page linked below.
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
PA Info Session:
Wednesday, March 27th
6:00-7:30 pm
Hagfors 106
At this information session hosted by URGO, hear from a representative of the Augsburg PA studies program, alumni who are currently PA students, and alumni who are practicing PAs. Learn how to prepare a competitive CASPA application, what the prerequisites are, and how to approach your personal statement. Contact Catherina Kipper (kipper@augsburg.edu) to RSVP and if you have questions.
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Long Live the Lecture!: Everyone talks in class and doing so as effectively as possible is important. Focusing on interactive lecture pedagogy, this session introduces rationale for paying attention to lecture style and strategies for making it work.
Zoom: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/332435332 Meeting ID 332-435-332
Wednesday, March 13th | EDTalk with Diane Pike | 3:20-3:35 pm, HC 151
submitted by hermansb@augsburg.edu
We are excited to be moving forward with the next iteration of the Forum and want to get as much input as possible from the campus community in regards to potential speakers and programming.
The new Forum will continue to bring together students, global leaders and change-makers, and local activists to explore innovative ways to take constructive action on issues identified as priorities by the Augsburg community. The survey we administered in Fall 2018 identified racial justice, indigenous rights, and environmental sustainability as top priorities.
The form (linked below) provides a partial list of potential speakers (global and domestic), and we invite you to help choose the top candidates.
The Forum will be held on Monday and Tuesday, October 28 and 29, 2019.
Please provide your response by Monday, March 11.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s Interfaith Scholars, a group of students who are interested in exploring the religious diversity of the Augsburg student body, the wider Twin Cities community, and the United States through interreligious dialogue and action, are organizing a campus wide art project focused on the question: “What brings you light?” This is an ambiguous prompt, as our goal is to engage with folks from many different religious, spiritual, and secular backgrounds and to showcase what is the “light” in our lives despite our different beliefs.
We ask the members of the Augsburg community to reflect on what brings them light, and to photograph if they are able. Perhaps it is a beloved pet, a significant other, a spice rack because you love cooking, a pocket bible, a special place you spend time in, etc. If it is not something you’re able to photograph, a selfie would be a great submission! Please send appropriate content, as these photos will be displayed at the “Interfaith Art Project Showcase” on April 4th in the Gundale Chapel, located in Hagfors from 5pm-8pm.
We are also asking for an audio clip with your photo submission. You can talk about what your light is or answer one of the following questions the Interfaith Scholars has compiled. Please send your photo submission to interfaith@augsburg.edu. You may submit a text description or an audio recording between 30 seconds and 90 seconds long answering any of these questions:
– What brings you light?
– What brings you meaning?
– What brings you joy?
Please feel free to interpret the question in whatever way resonates with you. Be creative, be spontaneous, and be intentional. Please let us know if you have any questions on this art project or are unsure on how to complete the submission.
We look forward to seeing (and hearing!) from you.
Best,
Augsburg Interfaith Scholars
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
PA Info Session:
Wednesday, March 27th
6:00-7:30 pm
Hagfors 106
At this information session hosted by URGO, hear from a representative of the Augsburg PA studies program, alumni who are currently PA students, and alumni who are practicing PAs. Learn how to prepare a competitive CASPA application, what the prerequisites are, and how to approach your personal statement. Contact Catherina Kipper (kipper@augsburg.edu) to RSVP and if you have questions.
submitted by pippert@augsburg.edu
The Center for Teaching and Learning, the Committee on Faculty Development, the Office of International Programs, the University Committee on Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity, and Provost Kaivola are pleased to announce that $46,000 in faculty grants have been awarded for 2019-2020. These grants support summer scholarship, course design, and work with the University’s international partners.
Please see the list of 2019-2020 CTL Grant Recipients to get an idea of the amazing work being conducted by our colleagues.
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Diane Pike will be delivering the next EDTalk before Wednesday’s Faculty meeting. Grab a seat in HC 151 at 3:20 on the 13th for your chance to hear her speak on lecture styles and strategies.
Zoom: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/332435332 Meeting ID 332-435-332
Wednesday, March 13th | EDTalk with Diane Pike | 3:20-3:35 pm, HC 151
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Michael Grewe will host a repeat session of his “Day of Action” workshop. Participants will explore how white supremacy and racism manifest themselves within classroom and co-curricular spaces, including but not limited to the ways we process knowledge, engage with conflict, think about power dynamics, deliver content, and design assignments. Attendees will discuss ways of creating classes, programs, and events that resist white supremacy and embrace other forms of cultural knowledge and understandings..
Wednesday, March 27th | Recognizing and Resisting White Supremacy in the Classroom | 2:00-3:30 pm, Marshall Room
RSVP for Recognizing and Resisting White Supremacy in the Classroom
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s Interfaith Scholars, a group of students who are interested in exploring the religious diversity of the Augsburg student body, the wider Twin Cities community, and the United States through interreligious dialogue and action, are organizing a campus wide art project focused on the question: “What brings you light?” This is an ambiguous prompt, as our goal is to engage with folks from many different religious, spiritual, and secular backgrounds and to showcase what is the “light” in our lives despite our different beliefs.
We ask the members of the Augsburg community to reflect on what brings them light, and to photograph if they are able. Perhaps it is a beloved pet, a significant other, a spice rack because you love cooking, a pocket bible, a special place you spend time in, etc. If it is not something you’re able to photograph, a selfie would be a great submission! Please send appropriate content, as these photos will be displayed at the “Interfaith Art Project Showcase” on April 4th in the Gundale Chapel, located in Hagfors from 5pm-8pm.
We are also asking for an audio clip with your photo submission. You can talk about what your light is or answer one of the following questions the Interfaith Scholars has compiled. Please send your photo submission to interfaith@augsburg.edu. You may submit a text description or an audio recording between 30 seconds and 90 seconds long answering any of these questions:
– What brings you light?
– What brings you meaning?
– What brings you joy?
Please feel free to interpret the question in whatever way resonates with you. Be creative, be spontaneous, and be intentional. Please let us know if you have any questions on this art project or are unsure on how to complete the submission.
We look forward to seeing (and hearing!) from you.
Best,
Augsburg Interfaith Scholars
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s Interfaith Scholars, a group of students who are interested in exploring the religious diversity of the Augsburg student body, the wider Twin Cities community, and the United States through interreligious dialogue and action, are organizing a campus wide art project focused on the question: “What brings you light?” This is an ambiguous prompt, as our goal is to engage with folks from many different religious, spiritual, and secular backgrounds and to showcase what is the “light” in our lives despite our different beliefs.
We ask the members of the Augsburg community to reflect on what brings them light, and to photograph if they are able. Perhaps it is a beloved pet, a significant other, a spice rack because you love cooking, a pocket bible, a special place you spend time in, etc. If it is not something you’re able to photograph, a selfie would be a great submission! Please send appropriate content, as these photos will be displayed at the “Interfaith Art Project Showcase” on April 4th in the Gundale Chapel, located in Hagfors from 5pm-8pm.
We are also asking for an audio clip with your photo submission. You can talk about what your light is or answer one of the following questions the Interfaith Scholars has compiled. Please send your photo submission to interfaith@augsburg.edu. You may submit a text description or an audio recording between 30 seconds and 90 seconds long answering any of these questions:
– What brings you light?
– What brings you meaning?
– What brings you joy?
Please feel free to interpret the question in whatever way resonates with you. Be creative, be spontaneous, and be intentional. Please let us know if you have any questions on this art project or are unsure on how to complete the submission.
We look forward to seeing (and hearing!) from you.
Best,
Augsburg Interfaith Scholars
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Bodies and Embodiment in Queer Theologies. Religion professor Mary Lowe will share how familiar Christian categories and concepts like the Bible, the human person, God, sin, and relationships take on new and fluid meanings when located within the discipline of emerging queer theologies.
Today, Wednesday, March 6th | Speaking of Scholarship with Mary Lowe | 12:30-1:40 pm, Marshall Room
submitted by pippert@augsburg.edu
The Center for Teaching and Learning, the Committee on Faculty Development, the Office of International Programs, the University Committee on Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity, and Provost Kaivola are pleased to announce that $46,000 in faculty grants have been awarded for 2019-2020. These grants support summer scholarship, course design, and work with the University’s international partners.
Please see the list of 2019-2020 CTL Grant Recipients to get an idea of the amazing work being conducted by our colleagues.
submitted by tensen@augsburg.edu
“If you use Moodle Forums, you may want to isolate a specific student’s posts in order to provide feedback or a grade. The new “”Search Forums”” feature lets you easily isolate a student’s posts AND you can refine the search so that you only see posts submitted prior to the deadline. See link below to learn more.”
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s Interfaith Scholars, a group of students who are interested in exploring the religious diversity of the Augsburg student body, the wider Twin Cities community, and the United States through interreligious dialogue and action, are organizing a campus wide art project focused on the question: “What brings you light?” This is an ambiguous prompt, as our goal is to engage with folks from many different religious, spiritual, and secular backgrounds and to showcase what is the “light” in our lives despite our different beliefs.
We ask the members of the Augsburg community to reflect on what brings them light, and to photograph if they are able. Perhaps it is a beloved pet, a significant other, a spice rack because you love cooking, a pocket bible, a special place you spend time in, etc. If it is not something you’re able to photograph, a selfie would be a great submission! Please send appropriate content, as these photos will be displayed at the “Interfaith Art Project Showcase” on April 4th in the Gundale Chapel, located in Hagfors from 5pm-8pm.
We are also asking for an audio clip with your photo submission. You can talk about what your light is or answer one of the following questions the Interfaith Scholars has compiled. Please send your photo submission to interfaith@augsburg.edu. You may submit a text description or an audio recording between 30 seconds and 90 seconds long answering any of these questions:
– What brings you light?
– What brings you meaning?
– What brings you joy?
Please feel free to interpret the question in whatever way resonates with you. Be creative, be spontaneous, and be intentional. Please let us know if you have any questions on this art project or are unsure on how to complete the submission.
We look forward to seeing (and hearing!) from you.
Best,
Augsburg Interfaith Scholars
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Long Live the Lecture!: Everyone talks in class and doing so as effectively as possible is important. Focusing on interactive lecture pedagogy, this session introduces rationale for paying attention to lecture style and strategies for making it work.
Wednesday, March 13th | EDTalk with Diane Pike | 3:20-3:35 pm, HC 151
Zoom: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/332435332 Meeting ID 332-435-332
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Bodies and Embodiment in Queer Theologies. Religion professor Mary Lowe will share how familiar Christian categories and concepts like the Bible, the human person, God, sin, and relationships take on new and fluid meanings when located within the discipline of emerging queer theologies.
Wednesday, March 6th | Speaking of Scholarship with Mary Lowe | 12:30-1:40 pm, Marshall Room
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Wednesday, March 6th | Speaking of Scholarship with Mary Lowe | 12:30-1:40 pm, Marshall Room
Bodies and Embodiment in Queer Theologies. Religion professor Mary Lowe will share how familiar Christian categories and concepts like the Bible, the human person, God, sin, and relationships take on new and fluid meanings when located within the discipline of emerging queer theologies.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s Interfaith Scholars, a group of students who are interested in exploring the religious diversity of the Augsburg student body, the wider Twin Cities community, and the United States through interreligious dialogue and action, are organizing a campus wide art project focused on the question: “What brings you light?” This is an ambiguous prompt, as our goal is to engage with folks from many different religious, spiritual, and secular backgrounds and to showcase what is the “light” in our lives despite our different beliefs.
We ask the members of the Augsburg community to reflect on what brings them light, and to photograph if they are able. Perhaps it is a beloved pet, a significant other, a spice rack because you love cooking, a pocket bible, a special place you spend time in, etc. If it is not something you’re able to photograph, a selfie would be a great submission! Please send appropriate content, as these photos will be displayed at the “Interfaith Art Project Showcase” on April 4th in the Gundale Chapel, located in Hagfors from 5pm-8pm.
We are also asking for an audio clip with your photo submission. You can talk about what your light is or answer one of the following questions the Interfaith Scholars has compiled. Please send your photo submission to interfaith@augsburg.edu. You may submit a text description or an audio recording between 30 seconds and 90 seconds long answering any of these questions:
– What brings you light?
– What brings you meaning?
– What brings you joy?
Please feel free to interpret the question in whatever way resonates with you. Be creative, be spontaneous, and be intentional. Please let us know if you have any questions on this art project or are unsure on how to complete the submission.
We look forward to seeing (and hearing!) from you.
Best,
Augsburg Interfaith Scholars
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s Interfaith Scholars, a group of students who are interested in exploring the religious diversity of the Augsburg student body, the wider Twin Cities community, and the United States through interreligious dialogue and action, are organizing a campus wide art project focused on the question: “What brings you light?” This is an ambiguous prompt, as our goal is to engage with folks from many different religious, spiritual, and secular backgrounds and to showcase what is the “light” in our lives despite our different beliefs.
We ask the members of the Augsburg community to reflect on what brings them light, and to photograph if they are able. Perhaps it is a beloved pet, a significant other, a spice rack because you love cooking, a pocket bible, a special place you spend time in, etc. If it is not something you’re able to photograph, a selfie would be a great submission! Please send appropriate content, as these photos will be displayed at the “Interfaith Art Project Showcase” on April 4th in the Gundale Chapel, located in Hagfors from 5pm-8pm.
We are also asking for an audio clip with your photo submission. You can talk about what your light is or answer one of the following questions the Interfaith Scholars has compiled. Please send your photo submission to interfaith@augsburg.edu. You may submit a text description or an audio recording between 30 seconds and 90 seconds long answering any of these questions:
– What brings you light?
– What brings you meaning?
– What brings you joy?
Please feel free to interpret the question in whatever way resonates with you. Be creative, be spontaneous, and be intentional. Please let us know if you have any questions on this art project or are unsure on how to complete the submission.
We look forward to seeing (and hearing!) from you.
Best,
Augsburg Interfaith Scholars
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Diane Pike will give the next EDTalk on March 13th. Bring your coffees to HC 151 at 3:20 for a 15 minute talk just prior to the faculty meeting.
“Everyone talks in class and doing so as effectively as possible is important. Focusing on interactive lecture pedagogy, this session introduces rationale for paying attention to lecture style and strategies for making it work.”
Zoom: https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/332435332 Meeting ID 332-435-332
Wednesday, March 13th | EDTalk with Diane Pike | 3:20-3:35 pm, HC 151
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Innovative Experiential Education Strategies. There are a variety of ways to incorporate experiential learning into a course. Join CTL and the Sabo Center as we hear faculty (Darcey Engen, Matt Maruggi, and Ben Stottrup) talk about their successes and challenges with different experiential learning strategies from field trips and guest speakers to semester-long projects–what worked, what didn’t, what surprised them, and more!
Today: Thursday, February 28th | Innovative Experiential Education Strategies | 2:00 pm-3:00 pm, Marshall Room
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s Interfaith Scholars, a group of students who are interested in exploring the religious diversity of the Augsburg student body, the wider Twin Cities community, and the United States through interreligious dialogue and action, are organizing a campus wide art project focused on the question: “What brings you light?” This is an ambiguous prompt, as our goal is to engage with folks from many different religious, spiritual, and secular backgrounds and to showcase what is the “light” in our lives despite our different beliefs.
We ask the members of the Augsburg community to reflect on what brings them light, and to photograph if they are able. Perhaps it is a beloved pet, a significant other, a spice rack because you love cooking, a pocket bible, a special place you spend time in, etc. If it is not something you’re able to photograph, a selfie would be a great submission! Please send appropriate content, as these photos will be displayed at the “Interfaith Art Project Showcase” on April 4th in the Gundale Chapel, located in Hagfors from 5pm-8pm.
We are also asking for an audio clip with your photo submission. You can talk about what your light is or answer one of the following questions the Interfaith Scholars has compiled. Please send your photo submission to interfaith@augsburg.edu. You may submit a text description or an audio recording between 30 seconds and 90 seconds long answering any of these questions:
– What brings you light?
– What brings you meaning?
– What brings you joy?
Please feel free to interpret the question in whatever way resonates with you. Be creative, be spontaneous, and be intentional. Please let us know if you have any questions on this art project or are unsure on how to complete the submission.
We look forward to seeing (and hearing!) from you.
Best,
Augsburg Interfaith Scholars
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Join Audrey Lensmire, Rachel Lloyd, and Jennie Diaz in this CTL session that will historicize and describe Dr. Ladson-Billing’s work on culturally relevant teachers and her ideas about student learning, cultural competency, and sociopolitical consciousness. How might we think differently about freedom and safety on campus and in the classroom? How do we create certain kinds of communities of learners? What does it mean to teach and to learn at Augsburg University in 2019?
When: Today, February 27th – 3:40-5:00
Where: OGC 100
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
There are a variety of ways to incorporate experiential learning into a course. Join CTL and the Sabo Center as we hear faculty (Darcey Engen, Matt Maruggi, and Ben Stottrup) talk about their successes and challenges with different experiential learning strategies from field trips and guest speakers to semester-long projects–what worked, what didn’t, what surprised them, and more!
Thursday, February 28th | Innovative Experiential Education Strategies | 2:00 pm-3:00 pm, Marshall Room
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Bodies and Embodiment in Queer Theologies. Religion professor Mary Lowe will share how familiar Christian categories and concepts like the Bible, the human person, God, sin, and relationships take on new and fluid meanings when located within the discipline of emerging queer theologies.
Lunch will be provided.
Wednesday, March 6th | Speaking of Scholarship with Mary Lowe | 12:30-1:40 pm, Marshall Room
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s Interfaith Scholars, a group of students who are interested in exploring the religious diversity of the Augsburg student body, the wider Twin Cities community, and the United States through interreligious dialogue and action, are organizing a campus wide art project focused on the question: “What brings you light?” This is an ambiguous prompt, as our goal is to engage with folks from many different religious, spiritual, and secular backgrounds and to showcase what is the “light” in our lives despite our different beliefs.
We ask the members of the Augsburg community to reflect on what brings them light, and to photograph if they are able. Perhaps it is a beloved pet, a significant other, a spice rack because you love cooking, a pocket bible, a special place you spend time in, etc. If it is not something you’re able to photograph, a selfie would be a great submission! Please send appropriate content, as these photos will be displayed at the “Interfaith Art Project Showcase” on April 4th in the Gundale Chapel, located in Hagfors from 5pm-8pm.
We are also asking for an audio clip with your photo submission. You can talk about what your light is or answer one of the following questions the Interfaith Scholars has compiled. Please send your photo submission to interfaith@augsburg.edu. You may submit a text description or an audio recording between 30 seconds and 90 seconds long answering any of these questions:
– What brings you light?
– What brings you meaning?
– What brings you joy?
Please feel free to interpret the question in whatever way resonates with you. Be creative, be spontaneous, and be intentional. Please let us know if you have any questions on this art project or are unsure on how to complete the submission.
We look forward to seeing (and hearing!) from you.
Best,
Augsburg Interfaith Scholars
submitted by truem@augsburg.edu
Dr. Dana Frank will be visiting MN and coming to Augsburg as part of a Midwest tour with Witness for Peace. She is professor emerita from the University of California Santa Cruz and Honduran expert. Dana is a well known scholar and author of many books including “Bananeras: Women Transforming the Banana Unions of Latin America” and recently released a new book titled, “The Long Honduran Night: Resistance, Terror, and the United States in the Aftermath of the Coup.
Friday, March 1st
9:20am-10:30am
Marshall Room, Christensen Center
submitted by kundell@augsburg.edu
The MINNE Holocaust Fellows program annually selects college students to participate in a fully-paid, one-day trip to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. to acquire a more in-depth knowledge of the Holocaust. Fellows tour the permanent exhibits and featured exhibits, as well as meet with a museum representative. Awards come through the MINNE Fund of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation, who has chosen Augsburg to be one of the select few universities to participate in the program. Multiple Augsburg students were selected last year for the trip.
The 2019 trip will take place on April 16th. Applications are due on February 28th and can be found at http://jewishminneapolis.org/minne/. If you would like to learn more about the program or would like advising on the application, please contact the URGO office at urgo@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1446.
Eligibility:
– U.S. Citizen
– Full-time student
– Sophomore or junior planning to graduate no earlier than Spring 2020
– 3.0 GPA or higher
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
What brings you light?
Augsburg’s Interfaith Scholars, a group of students who are interested in exploring the religious diversity of the Augsburg student body, the wider Twin Cities community, and the United States through interreligious dialogue and action, are organizing a campus wide art project focused on the question: “What brings you light?” This is an ambiguous prompt, as our goal is to engage with folks from many different religious, spiritual, and secular backgrounds and to showcase what is the “light” in our lives despite our different beliefs.
We ask the members of the Augsburg community to reflect on what brings them light, and to photograph if they are able. Perhaps it is a beloved pet, a significant other, a spice rack because you love cooking, a pocket bible, a special place you spend time in, etc. If it is not something you’re able to photograph, a selfie would be a great submission! Please send appropriate content, as these photos will be displayed at the “Interfaith Art Project Showcase” on April 4th in the Gundale Chapel, located in Hagfors from 5pm-8pm.
We are also asking for an audio clip with your photo submission. You can talk about what your light is or answer one of the following questions the Interfaith Scholars has compiled. Please send your photo submission to interfaith@augsburg.edu. You may submit a text description or an audio recording between 30 seconds and 90 seconds long answering any of these questions:
– What brings you light?
– What brings you meaning?
– What brings you joy?
Please feel free to interpret the question in whatever way resonates with you. Be creative, be spontaneous, and be intentional. Please let us know if you have any questions on this art project or are unsure on how to complete the submission.
We look forward to seeing (and hearing!) from you.
Best,
Augsburg Interfaith Scholars
submitted by pippert@augsburg.edu
Over the next few weeks, CTL will be repeating several of the sessions originally offered during the Day of Action. The first opportunity to catch a session you might have missed is this Wednesday at 3:40 in OGC 100 – “Culturally Relevant Pedagogy.” For more information on this session as well as upcoming events, please visit the CTL website.
While on the website, consider checking out the teaching resources and classroom consultants.
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
This site is home to research, articles, and teaching tips related to Racial Equity. In addition, it offers tools including strategic plans, as well as the ability to evaluate progress and results. You can also connect with others, ask questions, and share ideas.
https://www.racialequitytools.org/home
Teaching Tip Tuesdays fall on the Second and Fourth Tuesdays of each month. You can also watch for Tech Tip Tuesdays on the First and Third Tuesdays. Find more resources in the link below.
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Join Audrey Lensmire, Rachel Lloyd, and Jennie Diaz in this CTL session that will historicize and describe Dr. Ladson-Billing’s work on culturally relevant teachers and her ideas about student learning, cultural competency, and sociopolitical consciousness. How might we think differently about freedom and safety on campus and in the classroom? How do we create certain kinds of communities of learners? What does it mean to teach and to learn at Augsburg University in 2019?
When: Tomorrow (February 27th) – 3:40-5:00
Where: OGC 100
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
There are a variety of ways to incorporate experiential learning into a course. Join CTL and the Sabo Center as we hear faculty (Darcey Engen, Matt Maruggi, and Ben Stottrup) talk about their successes and challenges with different experiential learning strategies from field trips and guest speakers to semester-long projects–what worked, what didn’t, what surprised them, and more!
Thursday, February 28th | Innovative Experiential Education Strategies | 2:00 pm-3:00 pm, Marshall Room
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Religion professor Mary Lowe will share how familiar Christian categories and concepts like the Bible, the human person, God, sin, and relationships take on new and fluid meanings when located within the discipline of emerging queer theologies.
Lunch will be provided, so RSVP soon.
Wednesday, March 6th | Speaking of Scholarship with Mary Lowe | 12:30-1:40 pm, Marshall Room
submitted by pippert@augsburg.edu
Over the next few weeks, CTL will be repeating several of the sessions originally offered during the Day of Action. The first opportunity to catch a session you might have missed is this Wednesday at 3:40 in OGC 100 – “Culturally Relevant Pedagogy.” For more information on this session as well as upcoming events, please visit the CTL website.
While on the website, consider checking out the teaching resources and classroom consultants.
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Join Audrey Lensmire, Rachel Lloyd, and Jennie Diaz in this CTL session that will historicize and describe Dr. Ladson-Billing’s work on culturally relevant teachers and her ideas about student learning, cultural competency, and sociopolitical consciousness. How might we think differently about freedom and safety on campus and in the classroom? How do we create certain kinds of communities of learners? What does it mean to teach and to learn at Augsburg University in 2019?
When: February 27 – 3:40-5:00
Where: OGC 100
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
“Bodies and Embodiment in Queer Theologies”. Religion professor Mary Lowe will share how familiar Christian categories and concepts like the Bible, the human person, God, sin, and relationships take on new and fluid meanings when located within the discipline of emerging queer theologies. Lunch will be provided, so RSVP soon.
Wednesday, March 6th | Speaking of Scholarship with Mary Lowe | 12:30-1:40 pm, Marshall Room
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
There are a variety of ways to incorporate experiential learning into a course. Join CTL and the Sabo Center as we hear faculty (Darcey Engen, Matt Maruggi, and Ben Stottrup) talk about their successes and challenges with different experiential learning strategies from field trips and guest speakers to semester-long projects–what worked, what didn’t, what surprised them, and more!
Thursday, February 28th | Innovative Experiential Education Strategies | 2:00 pm-3:00 pm, Marshall Room
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Register for the upcoming webinar, “Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) Campus Centers: Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders to Confront Racism,” taking place on Wednesday, March 6, at 3:00 p.m. (EST) (2:00 pm CST). Anyone on campus can register for free and watch from their own device.
“An increasing aversion to difference and the growing number of racial incidents have left colleges and universities with the challenge of how to affect change and to heal from the legacies and harms of racism. This webinar will discuss the efforts of the first ten Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) Campus Centers in addressing the historical and contemporary effects of racism to bring about transformative and sustainable change for our students, in our communities, and across our country”.
Wednesday, March 6th | Webinar – Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) Campus Centers: Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders to Confront Racism | 2:00-3:00 pm, Online
