submitted by finka2@augsburg.edu

The SEED Coalition issues annual awards for community and civic engaged students, educators, and community partners. The Sabo Center is soliciting nominations for the following awards:

Student Civic Leadership Award (student): Recognizes a student or group who model civic responsibility and leadership through initiative, collaboration, and community building, integrating civic engagement into their college experience.

Civic Educator Award (staff or faculty): Recognizes a faculty or staff member who models civic responsibility by supporting students’ civic development and strengthening a culture of engagement on campus through their teaching, mentorship, or leadership.

Community Partner Award (community partner): Recognizes a community-based partner or organization that enriches both educational and community outcomes through sustained, reciprocal partnerships with a college or university.

Community Collaboration Award (student, staff, faculty, department, or community partner): Recognizes a project or initiative co-created by campus and community partners that showcases meaningful collaboration and exemplifies the campus’s civic and community engagement, contributing to both student learning and community well-being.

Individuals can self-nominate or be nominated by another person.

Nominations due February 1st, 2025.

Award Nomination Form

submitted by bloyere@augsburg.edu

My name is Evan Bloyer, and I am a graduate student in the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program here at Augsburg University. My clinical research project is understanding how Tinder use impacts mental health outcomes, particularly self-esteem and body esteem. I have received Augsburg University’s IRB approval and am able to collect data from eligible participants. To participate, please click on the link below. Email me at bloyere@augsburg.edu for any questions or concerns. If you participate, you will be eligible for a raffle for one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.

Mental Health Survey

submitted by myers@augsburg.edu

A couple times a month we gather in the chapel at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesdays to hear a member of our community share a story about how they thrive, find meaning, and work for a better world. These are the How We Thrive talks, formally know as vocation chapels.

Below you will find a link to the talks that were given this fall semester. All of these were beautiful stories of hope, challenges, perseverance, and healing. If you are need of some inspiration, I encourage you to take a listen. These were our speakers:

Eve Christensen, September 24th.
Amy Cooper, October 22nd.
Yacoub Aljaffery, November 12th
Vanessa Marr, December 3rd

How We Thrive – Fall 2025

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Please fill out the short Google form linked below to let us know your interest and availability to provide support for community members on campus and in our neighborhood. This is a mutual aid project led by the Sabo Center at Augsburg University. The Sabo Center is in relationship with organizational partners in Cedar-Riverside and works to connect our campus to the neighborhoods we’re a part of to provide learning opportunities and meaningful support to our partners.

Please reach out to Jenean Gilmer, gilmerje@augsburg.edu with any questions or concerns.

Google Form

submitted by leedoua@augsburg.edu

The semester is winding down, and you should, too. On-campus buybacks and rental returns are here! No box. No label. No stress.

Date: December 15 – 19
Time: 9am – 4pm
Location: Campus Store
Not around? Sell and return online at augsburg.ecampus.com

REMINDER: Rental returns to Augsburg University Online Bookstore are due by December 26—drop them off with ease at the Campus Store.

Visit Online Bookstore

submitted by rodrig@augsburg.edu

TRIO/SSS is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for the Spring 2026 semester.

All Augsburg TRIO/SSS participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents or refugees pursuing their first bachelor’s degree. Participants must be incoming or currently enrolled Augsburg students. All program participants must demonstrate academic need for program services and meet one or more of the following criteria:

• Low-income student: a student whose family meets federal income eligibility guidelines, as verified by Augsburg.

• First-generation college student: a student where neither custodial parent/guardian has graduated from a four-year institution at the time of the student’s enrollment in the TRIO/SSS program.

• College student with documented disability, as verified by the CLASS office.

Students must also have a commitment to their college success. Applications will be available until January 15, or until the program is full. Space is limited. Priority will be given to first year students and transfer students.

Questions? Email triosss@augsburg.edu or stop by our office in LIN 201

TRIO Student Support Services Website

submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu

The snow is here; therefore, we are gonna be making a snow globe regardless. So, come join us this week Thursday and Friday from 12pm-1pm for a snow globe DIY.

Time: all day
Location: CWC Group Room

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

12/04/2025: Student: CLASS/Groves Access Assistant, Academic Year 2025-26
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000097066966-student-class-groves-access-assistant-academic-year-2025-26

Search Augsburg Job Postings

submitted by peacock@augsburg.edu

Small businesses in our neighborhood are hurting right now as many residents are afraid to leave their homes. These businesses need the support of the Augsburg community. Walk over the I-94 pedestrian bridge and enjoy coffee and pastries at Rebecca’s Bakery on Franklin Avenue. Cross Riverside Avenue and do some holiday shopping at Sisterhood Boutique for gently used clothing and accessories. Head down Riverside Avenue and enjoy a delicious meal at Oasis Mediterranean Grill, Dilla’s, Sagal, or any of the other terrific restaurants located in Cedar Riverside. For a list of Augsburg Local businesses, go to the link below.

Augsburg Local Businesses