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Public Safety and Facilities Announcements

Important Campus Access Reminders

submitted by publicsafety@augsburg.edu

Safety on campus is a shared responsibility. Preventing behaviors like “piggybacking” or “tailgating” (letting individuals without a fob follow others through fob-access doors) is an important way we maintain a safe environment for all Auggies. While it may feel uncomfortable, it’s important not to hold secure doors open for people you don’t know.

CAMPUS ACCESS REMINDERS:

– Use your own fob, every time.

– If someone you don’t know approaches a locked door at the same time as you, step back and allow them to fob in ahead of you. If they don’t have a fob, they should contact the Department of Public Safety or call the person they are trying to meet.

– If you use your fob to let someone you don’t know into a secure area, it is your responsibility to escort them to their destination and stay with them until they connect with the individual(s) they are on campus to meet.

– If someone you don’t know follows you into a residence hall, contact the Department of Public Safety at (612) 330-1717 immediately.

Review more safety tips.

Teaching and Learning

Should You Switch? New GenEd Curriculum in Fall 2025

submitted by boylek@augsburg.edu

A new general education curriculum will be offered starting in fall 2025. The resources below are designed to help current undergraduate students consider whether switching their catalog year to the new degree requirements is a good option for them. Switching to the new degree requirements is optional.

Please contact Stacy Freiheit, General Education Director, with questions at freiheit@augsburg.edu.

Should You Switch GenEd Resources
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rYhdA1AAmnWrPtABZpLt0yu2lmdjcZOnimOWbPqVnm0/edit?usp=sharing

General Announcements

New FAFSA Deadline

submitted by bjorkluw@augsburg.edu

The 2025-2026 FAFSA is available to complete online at http://www.studentaid.gov. If you have not yet completed your FAFSA for the upcoming academic year, please complete this as soon as possible to ensure funding availability.

The deadline to receive the MN State Grant is July 31st, 2025. Your FAFSA must be fully submitted by this date.

Student Financial Services is available to assist you with FAFSA completion appointments.

Faculty/Staff: Please help us in reminding students to complete their FAFSA ASAP!

File your FAFSA today!

Farewell for Marah Jacobson: Thursday April 3

submitted by boylek@augsburg.edu

Please join us on Thursday, April 3rd from 10:00-11:30am in Oren Gateway 100 as we bid farewell to Marah Jacobson on her last day at Augsburg. In her 7 years of service to the university, Marah has been instrumental in the success of multiple initiatives in her role as Associate Provost and Title IX officer, including the implementation of a degree audit, co-leading our HLC reaffirmation, the development of a new gen ed curriculum, and the launch of our PSEO program. The Augsburg community has benefited greatly from her leadership and commitment. Marah will begin her new role as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Bemidji State University on April 7. Come join us as we celebrate Marah and wish her well on this exciting next step of her journey.

Participate in a Survey on Law Enforcement and Interrogation Techniques

submitted by wagnerdd@augsburg.edu

We’re seeking participants to share their perspectives on law enforcement and interrogation techniques in a brief survey. Your input is valuable and will contribute to important research led by faculty and students in the psychology department. Participation is completely voluntary, and all responses are confidential.
Incentives: Complete the survey for a chance to win one of ten $5 Target gift cards or the grand prize of a $50 Target gift card!

Click here to access the survey

Get Paid to Teach, Study, or Research Abroad — Apply for a Fulbright

submitted by devries@augsburg.edu

Fulbright gives you the opportunity to teach, research, or study abroad for an academic year. The process of applying is invaluable and winning the award is a life changing experience.
To be eligible and competitive you need to:
– Be a U.S. Citizen
– Hold a 3.0 or higher GPA for serving as an English Teaching Assistant
– Hold a 3.5 or higher to conduct research or attend graduate school
– Be an active member in the Augsburg community or your home community
– Have effective skills to serve as a cultural ambassador of the U.S. to your host country

If you are a junior or senior you would be working this summer on your application for an early fall submission. If you are awarded the Fulbright you would most likely leave the following summer.

If you would like to learn more about the Fulbright program, please contact Jacqueline deVries <devries@augsburg.edu> Augsburg’s Fulbright Program Advisor or find our table in the Christensen Center tomorrow (Wednesday, March 26, from 11 to 1 pm)

Faculty Regalia Rentals for Commencement—Order by April 1

submitted by commencement@augsburg.edu

For faculty who are planning to participate in this year’s commencement ceremony on May 9 and who need regalia, rentals are available through Herff Jones.

Please use the information below to verify your regalia order. The deadline to order rental regalia is April 1, 2025.

http://www.herffjones.com/capgown/order
Customer #22001577000
Order #5286531

Select your name to verify your information. If you are not shown in the dropdown menu, please select “new faculty member” and add your information in the portal. IMPORTANT: Please use your alma mater institution in order to receive the correct hood colors.

Please contact Kelly LaRocca, Augsburg bookstore manager, at klarocca@bncollege.com if you have any questions.

New Staff Positions This Week (4)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

03/21/2025: Community Garden Coordinator, Seasonal/Temporary
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000049226875-community-garden-coordinator-seasonal-temporary
03/21/2025: Associate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000049225869-associate-vice-president-and-chief-financial-officer
03/20/2025: Director of Academic Administration
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000049015775-director-of-academic-administration
03/19/2025: Human Resources Coordinator
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000048813374-human-resources-coordinator

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Seeking Survey Participants

submitted by wurstera@augsburg.edu

Hello, my name is Ashley Wurster and I am currently a clinical psychology doctoral student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about how episode patterns in schizophrenia may affect stigmatization levels among mental health practitioners and the general public in Minnesota, and I would like to include you in my research. The study will be completed exclusively online and consist of a survey about your demographics and your experiences with and attitudes on schizophrenia/severe mental illnesses. It should take about 10-15 minutes to complete. To thank you for your participation, there will be an option at the end of the survey to have a $2 bill mailed to you. If you are interested in participating, please use the link below to access the surveys. I appreciate you taking the time to consider participating in this important research.

https://augsburg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3gayud3UI1r7sYC

Submit to Thó Wiŋ Magazine

submitted by covalt@augsburg.edu

Augsburg’s Thó Wiŋ Magazine’s submissions will close on Monday, March 31st. If you have artwork, photography, poetry, short stories, or academic writing you want to see published, you can submit at https://www.thowinmagazine.com/submissions.

We are looking to include a wide variety of Augsburg community voices, so if you have any questions about whether your work belongs in a literary magazine, please be assured that your submissions would be more than welcome!

Submit here!

Event Announcements

Staff and Faculty Coffee – Thursday at 1:00

submitted by pippert@augsburg.edu

Faculty and Staff – Please join us for a drop-in coffee from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Thursday in FOS 171. Take a few minutes out of your day to be reminded of all the amazing folks around us.

Drop-in and Chat Coffee Times (a gift from the Provost) will be held each Monday (9:45-10:45) and Thursday (1:00-2:00) in FOS 171.

April 1: Remembering War: Story Making Across Memory, Place, and Generations

submitted by mouakao@augsburg.edu

Join us for the second event of BE/COMING HOME as we commemorate 50 years since the first resettlement of Southeast Asians in the U.S. Our storytellers will weave together personal experiences to create an intergenerational narrative of war, displacement, hope, and longing. Together, we will consider how collective memory shapes identity and place, and empowers healing and resistance.

April 1, 2025
Hoversten Chapel
6:30pm to 8:00pm

This event is open to the public and sponsored by: Critical Race and Ethnicity Studies, History, Social Work, Student Initiatives, and Schwartz School of the Arts

Be/Coming Home poster

TOMORROW: Focused Conversation with Institutional Advancement

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

All faculty and staff are invited to attend a Focused Conversation this Thursday, March 27. Amy Alkire, vice president for institutional advancement, and Sarah Erkkinen, associate vice president for institutional advancement, will provide an update on the university’s philanthropic priorities and the Promising Futures campaign.

March Focused Conversation: Institutional Advancement Update
Thursday, March 27, 2025
12–1 p.m.
Marshall Room or via Zoom

To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the livestream link, visit the All Hands page.

All Hands | Inside Augsburg (login required)

This Friday: DIY Wardrobe Workshop

submitted by cagigasd@augsburg.edu

Join us and decorate, modify, or mend clothing items! Whether they’re your own or you discover something from the ShareShop, supplies will be provided! You can find fabric paint, iron on patches, sewing machines, and more to make your own unique piece!

Come by the ShareShop in Sverdrup 8B this Friday, March 28th from 3:00-6:00pm!

See you then!

Pan Asian Legacy Celebration on April 4

submitted by hodd@augsburg.edu

Every year the Department of Student Initiatives hosts the Pan Asian Legacy Celebration, with traditions to celebrate graduating seniors, emerging leaders and alumni. This year it’s hosted in the chapel on April 4 from 7 to 8:30 pm.

Our theme, Threads of Legacy, represents the deep connections that bind us through our shared histories and traditions. Like the intricate threads of a spiderweb, our legacies are woven together—linking generations, student organizations, and leaders who continue to shape and uplift our community. This banquet is a celebration of our collective excellence, the traditions we carry forward, and the lasting impact we create together.”

Escape Room Adventure

submitted by rengifoj@augsburg.edu

Ready for a night of thrills and teamwork?

Join the International Student Organization for an exciting Escape Room Challenge on Saturday March 29th at 2pm! At Mission Manor Escape Rooms, we will have 4 different themes to choose from! Test your problem-solving skills, bond with fellow members, and see if you can crack the code before time runs out. We only have 40 spots available, so sign up fast to secure your spot! RSVP ASAP. Transportation will be provided! We will meet in Christensen at 1pm hoping to leave by 1:30pm !

Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience!

SIGN-UP NOW!

Staff and Faculty—Save the Date: 36 Questions for Civic Love on April 16

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Join us on April 16th at the Mixed Blood Theater for dinner and the opportunity to spend time with someone you don’t know (or, if you’d really rather, someone you do). 36 Questions for Civic Love is a toolkit designed to connect strangers, and strengthen relationships between neighbors, comrades, and colleagues. We’re extending this invitation to community partners in our neighborhoods as well, giving you the opportunity to connect with people at places like the Brian Coyle Community Center, Afghan Cultural Society, Cedar Cultural Center, KFAI and more.

Please RSVP using the link below to help us plan for dinner and childcare. Please email Jenean Gilmer with any questions or concerns.

https://forms.gle/iP81oeA4i6hrQKfT9

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St Paul Saints Tix Available

submitted by isaacson@augsburg.edu

With the start of the baseball season this week, it’s time to start thinking about some time at the ballpark. Due to college graduation season for family members, I have a few St Paul Saints tickets available for sale. Seats are $18 each and are located in Section 105 Row 10 on the aisle (seats 1 and 2). Normally $22 if purchased online.

Dates Available
Tuesday, May 6th at 6:37 pm
Thursday, May 8th at 6:37 pm
Saturday, May 10th at 2:07 pm
Wednesday, May 21st at 6:37 pm
Tuesday, June 3rd at 7:07 pm

Email me at isaacson@augsburg.edu to arrange payment / electronic ticket delivery