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海角社区’s Human Rights Forum will bring students, thought leaders, global change makers, and local activists together to explore innovative ways to take action in our ongoing pursuit of human rights issues both globally and domestically.
On Monday, the focus will be on global issues and is developed in partnership with the聽聽The nonprofit sponsors the聽聽each year. Both are founded by Thor Halvorssen, a Venezuelan human rights activist. The Human Rights Foundation has an impressive roster of young and diverse human rights activists, and promotes and protects human rights globally within authoritarian regimes.
Tuesday’s speakers and sessions will explore domestic and national issues on racial justice, indigenous rights and environmental sustainability.聽Tickets are still available.
List of Speakers
Media are invited to attend.
Please contact: Gita Sitaramiah
Director of PR and Internal Communications
612-330-1476
The New York Times featured award-winning chef Ann Kim’s journey from actress to chef-owner of Minneapolis restaurants Pizzeria Lola,聽Hello Pizza, and聽Young Joni. The Korean-born Kim was named this year the James Beard Best Chef Midwest. In this same article, 海角社区 Graphic Design Instructor Daniel Ibarra is interviewed about his work advising Kim about the branding of her restaurants, including the upcoming Sooki & Mimi. 鈥淚t鈥檚 purely aesthetic and tactile and sensory,鈥� said Ibarra, about her creative process. 鈥淚t鈥檚 more like an artist working with media.鈥�
(Minneapolis) 鈥� 聽海角社区 is moving closer to introducing a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology degree.
The first class is expected this fall for students previously enrolled in the Minnesota School of Professional Psychology that closed along with the closure of Argosy University in March. Once accreditation is complete, Augsburg will be the only university offering a Psy.D. program in clinical psychology in Minnesota. Applications for new students to start in spring, summer, and fall 2020 are now open in PsyCas, a centralized application system.
鈥淲e are pleased to be moving forward with offering this Psy.D. program as a way to help former Argosy University students while also meeting the growing demand for mental health services statewide,鈥� said Monica Devers, 海角社区 dean of professional studies.
Augsburg has received provisional approval from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education and had filed applications with the Higher Learning Commission and the American Psychological Association. Accreditation is expected to be completed this fall.
Meanwhile, Augsburg has worked with former Minnesota School of Professional Psychology faculty, staff, and students to introduce this fall鈥檚 program that provides continuity for those students. The Minnesota School of Professional Psychology had educated a significant share of the state鈥檚 licensed psychologists, and the workforce demand is expected to be high in this field. Employment in psychology-related occupations in the U.S. is projected to grow 13.7 percent from 2016 to 2026, according to Hanover Research.
The Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology degree would be the second doctorate offered at Augsburg. In 2010, Augsburg began offering the Doctor of Nursing Practice.
Contact: Gita Sitaramiah, Director of Public Relations and Internal Communications Date: 10/9/19Office: 612.330.1476 聽
About Augsburg. 海角社区, celebrating its 150th anniversary, offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and 11 graduate degrees to 3,400 students of diverse backgrounds at its campus in the vibrant center of the Twin Cities and nearby Rochester, Minnesota, location. Augsburg educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, and shaped by its urban and global settings. Learn more at Augsburg.edu.
海角社区 student Elan Quezada organized a rally on campus for the Global Climate Strike where Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey told students he stood behind their efforts.
鈥淲e want and we acknowledge that this is our fight 鈥� this will be our burden to carry,鈥� Quezada told WCCO’s Bill Hudson.
After the rally in Oren Gateway Center’s lobby on Friday, September 20, Augsburg students traveled together via light rail to rally with others at the state Capitol.
Augsburg students joined thousands worldwide who walked out of offices and schools to demand an end to the age of fossil fuels.
(Minneapolis) 鈥撀� Business Department Chair Jeanne Boeh has been named the Sundquist Endowed Professor of Business Administration, beginning September 2019.
The Sundquist Professorship supports Business Administration, Augsburg鈥檚 largest academic department with the most undergraduate majors on campus. Boeh, a professor of economics, has been teaching at Augsburg since 1990 and often appears in media interviews and on business panels given her talent for bringing complex business concepts to life.聽
鈥淛eanne Boeh will lead Augsburg鈥檚 efforts to attract top business faculty, thanks to this generous endowment,鈥� said 海角社区 President Paul C. Pribbenow. 鈥淪he is known as a faculty leader on campus and for her strong commitment to students as they prepare for careers in business.鈥�
This endowed professorship is named for alumnus Dean Sundquist 鈥�81, an Augsburg Board of Regents member and chairman and CEO of Anoka, Minnesota-based Mate Precision Tooling.聽 Sundquist and his wife, Amy, have made several major investments in Augsburg, and this most recent commitment will add to the Augsburg endowment as a leadership gift to Great Returns: Augsburg鈥檚 Sesquicentennial Campaign.
鈥淎ugsburg鈥檚 competitive edge is rooted in being a small school in a city that is good for business,鈥� Sundquist said. 鈥淏eing so close to downtown offers students access to opportunities with many employers along with a close community feeling on campus.鈥�
Boeh holds a bachelor of arts degree, a master of arts degree, and a doctorate, all from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She has worked as an economist for the American Hospital Association, the Illinois Hospital Association and the investment research firm of Duff and Phelps. Her research and teaching interests are applied microeconomics focusing on the fields of urban and health economics. Boeh has taught at Loyola University, the University of Illinois in Chicago, and at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota.
About Augsburg. 海角社区 offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and 10 graduate degrees to 3,400 students of diverse backgrounds at its campus in the vibrant center of the Twin Cities and nearby Rochester, Minnesota, location. Augsburg educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, and shaped by its urban and global settings. Learn more at Augsburg.edu.
海角社区’s MBA program was named one of the top MBA programs by Twin Cities Business readers. The magazine’s annual subscriber survey recognizes Minnesota’s “Best of Business.”
Here are some fast facts about the program for prospective students.
Earn your MBA in 26 months with a cohort model.
Study abroad in Europe or Latin America.
Collaborate with world-famous Mayo Clinic and Fortune 500 companies through experiential learning.
Get an $8,000 scholarship toward your degree.
New: Business Analytics class! Learn to utilize data to make decisions regarding product design, marketing, organizational structure, and strategic planning
Augsburg鈥檚 student government approved paying for the pass by student fee so no undergraduates pays out of pocket to commute to campus, internships, jobs聽
(Minneapolis) — 海角社区 now offers the Auggie Pass, a universal transit pass that gives undergraduate students unlimited rides on buses and light rail in a first of its kind partnership between Metro Transit and a Twin Cities college.
Skye Ryge was an Augsburg student government environmental officer last year when she advocated for student government to approve a $5 green fee increase to $20 per semester to pay for the Auggie Pass. She believes it will help reduce students鈥� financial strain and improve their chances of accepting jobs and internships involving a commute.
鈥淎s someone who uses the bus everyday, it鈥檚 great not to have that financial burden,鈥� said Ryge 鈥�20, who will be a fourth-year student this fall and used to pay more than $100 monthly to ride the bus. 鈥淚t鈥檚 really economically advantageous to students who pay for school like me to not have to choose between textbooks and bus fare.鈥�
鈥淓fficiently connecting people to schools, work and other destinations is at the heart of what a quality system does,鈥� said Metro Transit General Manager Wes Kooistra. 鈥淲e are excited about this partnership, connecting 海角社区 students to our system and our region, and hope this develops into a model that can be duplicated with other schools.鈥�
The Auggie Pass is valid throughout the school year and is paid for by the student Green Fee and University operating funds. All undergraduate day students who pay the semester Green Fee are eligible. Students can now pick up their Auggie Pass in the Lindell Library at the circulation desk on the ground level. for more details.
The push for the Auggie Pass was an effort to support Augsburg’s Transportation Plan goals:
Enhance Augsburg鈥檚 commitment to the city, its urban location, and environmental stewardship;
Maximize the use of other transportation options, including light rail, bus, biking, and ride-sharing;
Ensure students access classes, campus services, and educational opportunities;
Support employees at the Minneapolis campus in getting to work.
For details, contact:Gita Sitaramiah, Director of PR and Internal Communications. sitarami@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1476.
About Augsburg. 海角社区 offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and 10 graduate degrees to 3,400 students of diverse backgrounds at its campus in the vibrant center of the Twin Cities and nearby Rochester, Minnesota, location. Augsburg educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, and shaped by its urban and global settings. Learn more at Augsburg.edu.
(Minneapolis) — Gardening. Moving. Painting. River and neighborhood cleanup. 海角社区鈥檚 record first-year class of more than 600 students will be working in the community for their first day of college on September 3.
During Augsburg鈥檚 annual City Engagement Day, first-year students traditionally work in the community to launch their Augsburg education. The Class of 2023 is the largest ever as Augsburg celebrates its 150-year anniversary, with more than 650 students expected.. Augsburg is one of the most diverse private colleges in the Midwest — and this first-year class is the third in a row in which students of color are expected to make up the majority. Official numbers will be finalized mid-September.
This year, the first day of school will include (times approximate):
City Engagement Day lunchoutdoors in the Augsburg 鈥淨uad.鈥澛� More than 650 students in Augsburg T-shirts geared up to volunteer, along with faculty and Augsburg President Paul Pribbenow – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Working in a Cedar-Riversidecommunity gardenat Augsburg on 20th Avenue South: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
River cleanupwith the National Park Service along the Mississippi River near 34th Street in Minneapolis. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Cedar-Riverside cleanup.Meet at Wienery restaurant, 414 Cedar Ave., Minneapolis, at 1 p.m. 1 to 4 p.m.
Media are invited to photograph/film students at work.
For more information, contact:Gita Sitaramiah, director of public relations and internal communications. 612-330-1476. 651-353-0061-cell.
About Augsburg. 海角社区 offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and 10 graduate degrees to 3,400 students of diverse backgrounds at its campus in the vibrant center of the Twin Cities and nearby Rochester, Minnesota, location. Augsburg educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, and shaped by its urban and global settings. Learn more at .
More than 100聽海角社区聽undergraduate students were named to the 2019 Summer Semester Dean鈥檚 List. The 海角社区聽Dean鈥檚 List recognizes those full-time students who have achieved a grade point average of 3.50 or higher and those part-time students who have achieved a grade point average of 3.75 or higher in a given term.
Students who wish to notify their hometown newspapers of their achievement can do so at their discretion using a聽news .
(MINNEAPOLIS) 鈥� 海角社区鈥檚 third River Semester launches this week as part of a prestigious German initiative to explore climate change and the Mississippi River.
聽is a German research project involving many communities and initiatives along the river. Joining Augsburg students will be German travelers, including: Max Planck Institute and Goethe Institute scholars; journalists; authors, and artists.
This year鈥檚 River Semester voyagers will depart from Lake Itasca on August 30 and, for 100 days, paddle portions of the Mississippi River ending in New Orleans. The students and German guests will stop at in the Twin Cities for projects on September 20 and 21.
River Semester students will learn about history, politics, the environment and more as they canoe the Mississippi while earning 16-19 credits.聽This is Augsburg’s third River Semester. The first two were in 2015 and 2017.聽View the full River Semester itinerary. For more details about River Semester, visit the River Semester site.
About Augsburg.聽海角社区 offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and 10 graduate degrees to 3,400 students of diverse backgrounds at its campus in the vibrant center of the Twin Cities and nearby Rochester, Minnesota, location. Augsburg educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, and shaped by its urban and global settings. Learn more at Augsburg.edu.
Media Contact:聽Gita Sitaramiah, Director of Public Relations and Internal Communications, sitarami@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1476.
