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Thinking of a Master’s Degree? The BOLD Scholarship Cuts Your Tuition in Half

submitted by yangpe@augsburg.edu

As part of the Augsburg Bold initiative, the University has committed to a scholarship program for current seniors looking to continue their education in one of our designated graduate programs. To support our graduating students, Augsburg is offering a 50% tuition discount in the form of a scholarship in the designated programs below:

Master of Business Administration
Master of Arts in Leadership
Master of Arts in Teaching
Master of Arts in Education
Master of Music Therapy
Equivalency+ Master of Music Therapy

The Augsburg Bold Graduate Program Scholarship is not transferable to any other program at Augsburg University. Please email gradinfo@augsburg.edu with any questions.

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Fluent in Spanish? Get Paid to Help Students Improve Their Speaking Skills

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

Fluent in Spanish? Be a Debate Judge for the Spanish Debate League

The Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, is looking for Spanish-speaking adults to judge our Spanish Debate League. This program helps middle and high school students build confidence, grow their academic skills, improve their fluency, and connect with other Spanish speakers in the Twin Cities.

*NO DEBATE EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED, BUT YOU MUST BE FLUENT IN SPANISH!*

You will earn $55 for each tournament you judge. We will provide transportation if necessary.

Tournaments will happen at the following dates and times:

Thurs. 3/28, Roosevelt HS, 4-7 PM
Thurs. 4/11, South HS(tentative location), 4-7 PM
Thurs. 4/18, Highland Park HS(tentative location), 3:30-7:30 PM

Both Championship tournaments will be held at Augsburg University in late April/early May, with undetermined dates.

Learn more and sign up here: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/

Search the calendar for: Español/Spanish Debate

Need more info? Talk to our volunteer coordinator, Johan, at: fullard1@augsburg.edu. He speaks Spanish!

Online Survey – Chance to Win $100 Gift Card

submitted by fleigr@augsburg.edu

Hello Auggies! I am a graduate student seeking participants for a research study. I am exploring how one’s ability to recognize and regulate their own and others’ emotions may relate to feelings of depression and social disconnect. Participation in this study will involve completing a series of behavioral health inventories and a demographic screener that will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. These inventories will ask if you have experienced symptoms of depression or loneliness and ask how intensely you experience your everyday emotions. Following completion of these inventories, participants will complete a test online that will walk participants through a variety of different tasks, such as recognition of facial expressions and implied social meanings. This test will take approximately 45 minutes to complete. All participation in this study is done online from the comfort of your own home. Students are invited to participate in this study if you: (1) are between the ages of 18 and 31; (2) have not been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, schizophrenia, or a personality disorder; (3) have not experienced an interpersonally traumatic life event (i.e., assault by another human being); and (4) are not currently experiencing a major health concern (i.e., life threatening illness/injury or significant transplant/removal surgery).

For your time, participants will be entered into a random lottery drawing for one of three $100 Amazon gift cards!

If you have any questions or concerns regarding participation in this study, please contact me at fleigr@augsburg.edu. If you would like to participate in this study, please click the link below. You will be taken to a secure, online survey where you will be presented with a consent form followed by the demographic screener and brief inventories. Upon completion of these, you will be shown the link to the final assessment.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7LPN7K3

Thank you!

Graduating Students: Order Regalia by April 1

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

The deadline to order commencement regalia from Herff Jones online is Monday, April 1, 2024.

In order to participate in the 2024 commencement ceremony, undergraduate students will need a cap, gown, and tassel. Master/doctoral students will need a cap, gown, tassel, and hood. For complete details about ordering from Herff Jones through the Augsburg bookstore, please visit augsburg.edu/commencement/commencement-regalia/.

You can also purchase or borrow regalia from elsewhere, including the Share Shop, as long as the cap and gown are black. Please be aware that items purchased or borrowed from other sources could look slightly different than the standard Augsburg cap and gown and may stand out as a result.

Order regalia now.

Students – Take the Textbook Affordability Survey

submitted by alexank@augsburg.edu

Calling all students! Please take the very short Textbook Affordability Survey sponsored by Augsburg’s Textbook Affordability Working Group.

We are seeking to understand how textbook and course materials costs affect students at Augsburg University. The survey is anonymous, but it does use your email address to ensure that we don’t get duplicate responses.

If you have questions about this survey or the Textbook Affordability Working Group, please contact Karen Alexander, alexank@augsburg.edu, or Sara Fillbrandt, fillbran@augsburg.edu.

Textbook Affordability Survey

2024 Staff Appreciation: Nominate a Colleague

submitted by johnso91@augsburg.edu

This year Augsburg Staff Senate will host an in-person Staff Appreciation Event on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 from 3:00-4:30 p.m. in the Hoversten Chapel, Foss Hall.

We are now accepting nominations to honor outstanding staff and outstanding newcomers at Augsburg. Here is a link to the nomination form: https://forms.gle/Ffj9PUNqx73uAbhZ8
Nominations for the Outstanding Staff and Newcomer Awards are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 29, 2024. Nominations are welcomed from any current member of the campus community – staff, faculty, or students.

The Staff Appreciation Program is intended to recognize staff members who have made an important contribution to the campus community over the past year. Recipients of the Outstanding Staff Award provide exceptional service to others, work collaboratively across divisions or departments, demonstrate a clear commitment to equity and inclusion, and enhance the objectives of their department and the mission of Augsburg University through creativity, innovation, and hard work.

The Newcomer Award recognizes a staff person who has made a significant impact on campus life in a short amount of time. Staff who have been at Augsburg for two years or less (as of March 1, 2024) are eligible to receive this award.
Staff Senate will award five Outstanding Staff awards and one Newcomer award during the in-person event on April 17th.

New Staff Positions This Week (3)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:

03/25/2024: Marketing Copywriter and Editorial Coordinator
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999976201114-marketing-copywriter-and-editorial-coordinator
03/25/2024: Human Resources Generalist
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999976198993-human-resources-generalist
03/21/2024: Head Women’s Swim and Dive Coach
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999975548144-head-women-s-swim-and-dive-coach

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Event Announcements

TIAA Financial Consultant on Campus in April

submitted by rankiniz@augsburg.edu

Take advantage of this on-campus opportunity to discuss your personal financial situation with an experienced TIAA Financial Consultant. They are available to discuss how to help you pursue your financial goals, wherever you might be in your retirement planning.

All meetings are confidential!

Available dates and times:
Tuesday, April 2 / 9:00am – 4:00pm
Marshall Room, Christensen Center 1st floor
Wednesday, April 3 / 9:00am – 4:00pm
Marshall Room, Christensen Center 1st floor
Thursday, April 4 / 9:00am – 4:00pm
Marshall Room, Christensen Center 1st floor
Friday, April 5 / 9:00am – 1:00pm
Marshall Room, Christensen Center 1st floor

For questions, please contact hr@augsburg.edu

Schedule your consultation here!

Today – Math Pathways and Corequisite Models: Supporting Student Transitions

submitted by dupont@augsburg.edu

All are welcome to join us for the upcoming Mathematics Colloquium on Wednesday, March 27, 3:40 – 4:40 PM, in Hagfors 151.

Title: Math Pathways and Corequisite Models: Supporting Student Transitions

Speaker: Megan Breit-Goodwin, Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Talk Abstract:
Math Pathways and Corequisite models are reforms to introductory and college level mathematics that have increased student success and reduced equity gaps in gateway college mathematics completion and early credit attainment for students. These reforms are an important foundation to Minnesota State’s Equity 2030 goal and Guided Learning Pathways framework. Augsburg University is an important partner institution with Minnesota State in higher education in Minnesota and a significant transfer institution for 2YC students across Minnesota State. Contextualizing Math Pathways and Corequisite model reforms within program requirements at Augsburg University will support local conversations that can support successful transfer for students.

Speaker Bio:
Megan Breit-Goodwin teaches Mathematics and Statistics at Anoka-Ramsey Community College. Anoka-Ramsey Community College is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, and a partner with Augsburg University in the Auggie Plan. Megan served as a Faculty Coordinator for the Minnesota State Mathematics Pathways Project from 2021 – 2023. She also worked with the Charles A. Dana Center at The University of Texas at Austin and the American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC) on a 50-state scan of developmental mathematics models in the United States in 2023. When not teaching or working on college mathematics reforms, she might be found ringing handbells, walking a dog, or baking something delicious.

You Are Invited to Our International Student Organization’s 2024 Banquet

submitted by yena@augsburg.edu

This year, we would like to reach out to everyone to participate and celebrate with us the accomplishments of the International Graduates of 2024.

Our annual Banquet is one of the biggest events hosted by ISO, and we would love for you all to join us this year. There will be performances, speeches, photo booth, and dinner served!
Event will be held at the East Commons, April 19th @6pm.
RSVP on auggie life is required if you are planning to attend.

If you are interested in being a part of making the night happen, we have opportunities open for performances and emcees! If you have been active within ISO and/or do wish to participate in our Senior Appreciation session, please email sutherle@augsburg.edu or yena@augsburg.edu for arrangements. Thanks!

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