Hear from the Assistant to the Director for Diversity Equity and Inclusion from the Missouri Department of Conservation, Chris Kennedy, David Syckle, II, descendant of the Oneida Nation of Thames in Ontario, former Water Quality Specialist for the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan, and Dexter Armstrong, Park Ranger at Great Smoky Mountains National Park … Continue reading "BIPOC Career Stories from Across the Country"

Augsburg Local presents FREE samples from Rebecca's Bakery and Cafe, one of our favorite local business partners located conveniently on Franklin Ave. Stop by Christensen Center Lobby on April 21 from 11am-1pm for a beautiful and delicious Italian pastry (or two!) from this East African-owned local business. Location: Christensen Center LobbyContact: Xena Wolf, Food Justice Program … Continue reading "Rebecca’s Bakery Showcase & Samples"

Monica McDaniel, Augsburg’s Sustainability Officer, will read Deborah Underwood’s Outside In for this interfaith Earth Day chapel. Monica will share reflection on the book’s reminder that Outside is always there, is waiting for us, and acts in solidarity with us; it is us who need to act in solidarity with Outside. Music will be shared … Continue reading "Earth Day Chapel"

Are you interested in working in state government and/or for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources? Come hear from a representative from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources as they present job and career tips for applying to the agency. Internships and job opportunities for students will also be discussed. Hope to see you there!This … Continue reading "Job Tips & Opportunities for BIPOC Students from Minnesota DNR"

People with disabilities are disproportionately affected by climate change but are often underrepresented within the climate movement. While drawing from her own experiences with neurodiversity in private, educational, nonprofit, and movement spaces, Noelle Cirisan from MN350, will share what disabled individuals bring to the environmental spaces, and how the Disabled Community and environmental groups can … Continue reading "Neurodiversity in Green Spaces"

The Muslim Student Association will be hosting their annual iftar dinner during Ramadan, where students and outside guests come together to enjoy a night of food and fun! Awards will be given to leaders inside and outside the Augsburg community for their exceptional leadership roles. Delicious food will also be provided for guests to break … Continue reading "MSA’s Annual Iftar Dinner"

This event is a collaboration between Residence Life and the Environmental Action Committee in an effort to bring the campus community together while also encouraging exercise and environmental awareness. The activities that will be present are: two Inflatable Obstacle Courses, an outdoor Zumba Class, catering from Augsburg Local partner Kilimanjaro Grill, and a campus-wide Scavenger … Continue reading "Spring Fest"

Dr. Anton Treuer (pronounced troy-er) is Professor of Ojibwe at Bemidji State University and author of many books. His equity, education, and cultural work has put him on a path of service around the region, the nation, and the world. In this presentation, Dr. Treuer will discuss the inextricable links between environmental and racial healing.“Indians. We … Continue reading "Environmental Healing with Dr. Anton Treuer"

We gather around a bonfire to find unity in community. We bring our bodies, minds, and spirits together in poetry to listen to Mother Earth and to honor our home. Our hearts are on fire for justice that is rooted in healing our planet. The collective struggle for liberation depends on how we treat one … Continue reading "Earth Month Closing Ceremony: Bonfire & Poetry"

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