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Public Safety and Facilities Announcements

MnDOT Update: I-94 Construction in Minneapolis Resumes March 31

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

If you travel on I-94 between I-35W and Huron Blvd in Minneapolis, soon you will need to plan for fewer lanes and ramp closures and give yourself additional time to reach your destination starting March 31.

First, they will need a few trail and ramp closures to safely remove concrete from under the I-94 overpasses.

Starting 5 a.m. Mon, March 31, the West River Pkwy trail will be closed under I-94 through Fri, April 11. Pedestrians and bicyclists will be routed around the closure along the parkway.

Then, ramps will be closed to traffic:

— The ramp from northbound Hwy 55 to South 3rd St/Washington Ave South will be closed from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wed, April 2.
— The ramps from South 8th St. to Hwy 55 and from S 6th St to eastbound I-94 will be closed from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thu, April 3.

Please use alternate routes to bypass these closures.

Additionally, beginning 5 a.m. Mon, April 7 until Fri, May 2, the Hiawatha LRT trail will be closed between 15th Ave S and E Franklin Ave.

— Pedestrians can bypass the closure using Cedar Ave.
— Bicyclists can bypass the closure using 20th Ave. S and S 6th St.

EASTBOUND I-94 CLOSURE BEGINS APRIL 4
Beginning 10 p.m. Fri, April 4, eastbound I-94 will be fully closed between 11th Ave S and Franklin Ave SE to shift traffic. The ramp from northbound I-35W to eastbound I-94 will also be closed to traffic. You can bypass the closures using northbound I-35W, eastbound Hwy 36, southbound I-35E and eastbound I-94.

Westbound I-94 will remain open to traffic for the weekend.

Then at 5 a.m. Mon, April 7, eastbound I-94 will reopen and both directions of I-94 will be reduced to two lanes on the east side of the interstate between I-35W and Huron Blvd through June.

RAMP CLOSURES BEGIN APRIL 7
Starting Mon, April 7, crews will also need to temporarily close ramps along I-94 at Huron Blvd, Riverside Ave. and 7th St near downtown Minneapolis.

For more information or to subscribe to email updates, visit the I-94 project webpage.

Teaching and Learning

Volunteering Opportunity for Fairview Riverside Hospital

submitted by tallmanb@augsburg.edu

Volunteering is a great way to make a direct impact on the lives of patients. There are multiple departments that you can choose from. It is a good opportunity for pre-health students, but is open to anyone who is looking to volunteer for any reason, or is curious to see what working in a hospital looks like.

For any questions or comments, please reach out to: tallmanb@augsburg.edu

Becoming a Volunteer at Fairview

General Announcements

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

Become a TRIO/SSS Summer Bridge Peer Mentor

submitted by rodrig@augsburg.edu

Summer 2025
Are you ready for an unforgettable summer experience? Do you want to make a real impact on the lives of new students? Join our awesome TRIO/Student Support Services Program as a Summer Bridge Peer Mentor!

Be a Part of Something Amazing!

Our Summer Bridge Program is an incredible opportunity for incoming first-year students to experience campus life, make lifelong friends, and get a head start on their academic journey. As a peer mentor, you’ll play a vital role in making this experience unforgettable!

What’s in Store?

4 Weeks of Fun: June 22, 2025 – July 19, 2025
On-Campus Adventures: Live and work on campus, enjoying all the amenities and activities Augsburg University has to offer!
Mentorship and Leadership: Share your knowledge, experience, and passion with new students, helping them navigate university life and achieve their goals.

We’re Looking for…

Someone who is passionate about helping others and making a difference.
A team player that is excited to work collaboratively with our team and build lasting relationships.
A creative problem-solver who can think outside the box and come up with innovative solutions.

Ready to Apply?

Deadline: April 4, 2025
View the Application Link for full details: TRIO/SSS Summer Bridge Peer Mentor Position

TRIO/SSS Summer Bridge Peer Mentor Position

TRIO/SSS Summer Bridge Peer Mentor Position

Deadline TODAY: Submit to Thó Wiŋ Magazine

submitted by covalt@augsburg.edu

Today (March 31st) is the last day to submit your work to be featured in Thó Wiŋ Magazine’s 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 until MIDNIGHT TONIGHT.

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 now!

Enter Today to Win $1,000

submitted by haines@augsburg.edu

All Augsburg students:

Check your email from Michael Grewe, Assistant Provost and Dean of Students, for a link to tell Augsburg your thoughts in the Student Needs Survey, which will take no more than 20 minutes to complete. Augsburg has partnered with The Hope Center for Student Basic Needs at Temple University to use their survey as a way to benchmark Augsburg’s students to a national dataset. All Augsburg undergraduate and graduate students who are 18 years and older are being asked to complete the survey.

The data is so valuable that we are offering a total of $4,000 in gift cards as an incentive.

Submit the survey by today, Monday, March 31, 2025, 11:59 p.m., to be considered for the first selection of gift card winners.

The remaining winners will be selected after the close of the survey, April 19, 2025. Complete the survey soon to be eligible!

Questions? Email deanofstudents@augsburg.edu.

Have Your Say About Community Space at 3000 Minnehaha–Confluence Democracy Lab Survey

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Confluence Lab is, “A neighborhood lab to research, examine, and celebrate the social and material infrastructure of Minneapolis’ 9th Ward and beyond.” They’re seeking community guidance in reconceptualizing what the former 3rd Police Precinct at the corner of Minnehaha and East Lake Street might look like, how it can remember the events of the Summer of 2020, and how it might function in ways that are reflective of the communities connected to that place.

Check out their website and fill out the survey by following the link below.

https://confluence-studio.org/dls/

New Staff Positions This Week (2)

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

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Graduating Students: Commencement Reminders and Deadlines

submitted by commencement@augsburg.edu

If you plan to participate in commencement in May 9 …

1) Reserve your tickets as soon as possible: https://augsburggrad.universitytickets.com/

2) Order regalia from Herff Jones by Monday, April 14: https://www.augsburg.edu/commencement/commencement-regalia/

3) Review or edit your recording and name information in NameCoach by Thursday, April 24 (check for an email from NameCoach for access information). This helps ensure that your name is pronounced correctly at commencement.

Visit the Augsburg commencement website for complete information.

Event Announcements

TOMORROW, April 1: Communication Studies, Film, and New Media Department (CFN) Student Networking Event

submitted by fang1@augsburg.edu

Hello, brilliant scholars!

The Communication Studies, Film, and New Media Department (CFN) invites all current majors and interested students to attend our Student Networking Event on Tuesday, April 1, between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m.

You can network with professionals in the fields of communication, film, and new media, get your professional portrait taken, have some snacks, and practice networking!

We hope to see you there!

Sign up for professional portraits

Staff Senate Events and Happenings

submitted by cliftonk@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg Staff Senate continues to find opportunities to build community and relationships across departments. We also seek to remain informed about overall campus happenings. If you can’t make all the Focused Conversations or other University-wide meetings, please feel free to reach out with any questions you might have.

You can email us at staffsenate@augsburg.edu

Staff Appreciation Recap:
The annual Staff Appreciation Awards Ceremony took place on March 26th when we celebrated all of the staff’s contributions to the Augsburg community with food, fun, and good company! We announced the winners of the Outstanding Staff and Newcomer awards, the winner of the outstanding team/department award, and gave away prizes to attendees. Thank you to all staff for your hard work and accomplishments this year!

Read more information on nominations and winners as well as celebrate those reaching milestones for their years of service to Augsburg.

https://sites.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/2025/03/28/2024-25-staff-appreciation-awards/

Upcoming opportunities to connect:
Monday Coffee Breaks:
Drop-in and Chat Coffee Times (a gift from the Provost) will be held each Monday (9:45-10:45) in FOS 171 for staff and faculty. Just pop in, grab some coffee, and chat for a few minutes as you are able through the rest of the semester.

Monthly Brown Bag Lunches:
Monthly on the second Tuesday: April 8th at 12pm

Meet monthly for a casual staff lunch in The Commons to connect with old friends and meet new ones. Bring your own lunch or grab one from the cafeteria.

36 Questions for Civic Love:
April 16, 2025 | 5:30–8 p.m.
More info: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePziK63eZFzKtoumAnql1AOi1YpIfRkqtG3LnPRn_EHyGkyA/viewform

END OF YEAR ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Tuesday, May 20, 3–4:30 P.M.

Follow our Senate Senate Calendar on our website – https://sites.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/about/

National Library Week Is April 6-12

submitted by cronink@augsburg.edu

Come join us at Lindell Library for National Library Week! As part of our celebration of this year’s theme, Drawn To The Library, you will find:

-March 31st-April 12th
A book display filled with graphic novels, comics, drawing books and more!

-April 7th: Doodle Tables
Take a break to create! We will have tables covered with paper for you to doodle and collaborate. Drop in when you have time.

-April 8th: FAFSA + Snacks
Finish your FAFSA before the upcoming deadline, get some help if you need it, and enjoy a snack from 3pm-4:30pm!

-April 10th: Button Making
Do you love buttons? Stop by anytime between 10am-noon and make one yourself, or pick up a pre-made one as you pass by.

All Events will take place in Lindell Library on the 1st floor.

Staff and Faculty: Save the Date for “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

Legacy Celebration on April 4

Each year, the Augsburg Asian Student Association, Hmong Women Together, and Pan-Asian Peer Mentoring come together for the “Legacy Celebration.” This event aims to celebrate graduating seniors, recognize student leaders, and provide an opportunity to embrace community. The celebration will take place in Hoversten Chapel on Friday, April 4th, from 7 PM to 8:30 PM. This event is open to all. Please note that the dress code is formal attire.

“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.”

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Echo and Kasa Smart Home Kit

submitted by lindn@augsburg.edu

All factory reset and working. Selling the bundle as a whole.

(1) Amazon Echo (2nd Generation)
(2) Amazon Echo Dots (2nd Generation)
(1) Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Generation)
(10) Kasa Smart Plugs (control with Kasa app and/or Alexa Echo devices using Voice)

Including a wall mount for the 3rd generation Echo Dot
All power cords included.

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3-Bedroom Apartment for Rent

submitted by mancinim@augsburg.edu

This 3-bedroom apartment, with high ceilings, large windows and a gorgeous color scheme, is available May 1. Walking distance to Augsburg, 1 block South of Franklin Avenue. Our South-facing windows get great light in the winter months when the sun is low in the sky. Grape vines now cover some of the windows in the summer and keep things fresh (and delicious).

Amazing location – close to the 2, 7, 8 and 9 bus lines, the Greenway, Augsburg, U of M, and walking distance to everything the Seward neighborhood has to offer.

The size of the bedrooms vary considerably, so this space is good for folks with different space and/or budget requirements. The whole apartment is 1100 square feet, and bedrooms range from 7 x 11 feet (the smallest) to approximately 12 x 13 (the largest). One bathroom.

We’ve had lovely families make very good use of the space, and lovely roommate households, as well. If you are a set of three roommates, you might consider breaking rents out as $550, $650, and $750, depending on what feels fair to everyone in your household.

The house is owner-occupied in the upstairs unit. We are a queer family: one gringa, one mexicana, and two bilingual perritos—our hypoallergenic fur babies. Ever since 2012, our house has been home to folks of many races, ethnicities and genders, and we’re excited to find out who will be next to share our home!

Free laundry in basement, small shed for bikes, imperfectly fenced back yard. Tenants pay most utilities (heat, electric, internet). Owner pays water, sewer and trash. Each of the two apartments in our duplex is responsible for shoveling every other week throughout the winter.

Up to two well-trained pets are negotiable, with strong preference for low-allergy types, and additional pet rent of $25/month/pet. No smoking in the house.

One-year lease, which becomes flexible after a year.

Drop us a line if you’re interested, with a little about yourselves and what it is that draws your crew to the space.