Tuesday, April 8, 2025

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Join us in Hoversten Chapel during Earth Week for an opportunity to process, take seriously, and think hopefully about Climate Change. While the science of what we have to do to stave off and survive climate change is largely settled, it’s cultivating the will to do so that’s the problem. That makes Climate Change a spiritual problem as much as it is a scientific one.

During the week, we’ll hear from:

On Monday 4/21 at 10:40, Tara and Tiffany will lead a Mindful Monday chapel that encourages a reconnection with the earth and nature.

On Tuesday 4/22 at 11:30, Prof. Leon van Eck will give a vocation chapel talk centered around his sense and experience of calling to care for the world (and not giving up in the face of climate change).

On Wednesday 4/23 at 10:40 Profs. Nancy Fischer and Lindsay Starck will lead a futurist exercise – having participants imagine years into the future what problems they might face as a result of climate change and how they may be of help.

On Thursday 4/24 at 11:00 Prof. Joe Underhill will talk about Augsburg’s River Semester as an example in alternative lifestyle living, as well as “wandering in the wilderness” during times of political and ecological crisis.

And on Friday 4/25 at 10:40 Prof. Cody Sanders from Luther Seminary will give a lecture/sermon on hope that refuses to be domesticated by our current systems and ways of life.

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Workshop for All Music Students
12:30 – 2 pm | Music Building, Band Room | Register here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FtSKVKowhwXdJmQLFotNrmcpSNni9U_u3_hcxtkogEU/edit?gid=0#gid=0!
Theme: Korean Traditional Music and Experiential Learning
Join us for an engaging workshop where musicians from Korea will introduce two key instruments of Korean traditional music:

Gayageum: A plucked zither
Janggu: An hourglass-shaped drum

In this hands-on experience, you will gain insight into these instruments and the diverse genres they are part of. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to interact directly with these instruments and learn to play basic traditional rhythms and folk melodies.

Performance: Korean Music Old & New
5 – 6 pm | Sateren Auditorium | Open to the Public

Experience the rich spectrum of Korean music, from the elegance of traditional court music to the lively expressiveness of folk music, to modern compositions that blend tradition with contemporary innovation. This performance brings together the old and the new, showcasing the enduring beauty of Korean music across generations.

https://www.augsburg.edu/creativearts/events-calendar/

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Please join us in Hoversten Chapel on Wednesday at 10:40 for the final “Living Stories” chapel of the semester. Today, Dr. Anantanand Rambachan, Professor Emeritus, St. Olaf College, and Board of Directors, Minnesota Multifaith Network, will share stories from his Hindu tradition. “Living Stories” is a series co-hosted by the Department of Religion and Philosophy, Augsburg Interfaith Institute, and Campus Ministry where we hear stories of commitment from across traditions.

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The Sverdrup Visiting Scientist Program welcomes Dr. Janet Iwasa, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Utah, where she serves as director of the Genetic Science Learning Center. Her broad goal is to create accurate and compelling molecular and cellular visualizations that will support research, learning and scientific communication. In her Convocation Lecture titled “Visualizing Tiny Worlds,” Dr. Iwasa will discuss how animated models can help us visualize and understand the invisible molecular machines that drive life (Tuesday, April 15, 11:00am, Hoversten Chapel). Please note the Convocation Schedule for adjusted class times on this day.

Dr. Iwasa will also visit with presenters at the Zyzzogeton Student Research Symposium on April 15 and give a technical talk on “Animating Molecular Machines” that will delve into more of the scientific details of her work (Monday, April 14, 5:00pm, Hagfors 150).

Find out more about the Sverdrup Convocation at https://www.augsburg.edu/convo/sverdrup/.

Convocation Schedule

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Meet 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.

Staff senate hosts this causal monthly lunch on the second Tuesday at noon.

See you there!

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Professor Najeeba Syeed will be the guest lecturer for East Tennessee State University’s annual religion and civility lecture. The lecture is free and open to the public.

Date/Time/Place: Wednesday, April 9th, 7:00 pm via Zoom
Topic: Helping Hurting Communities: Religion and Humanitarian Responses in Times of Disaster

Topic details: Faith communities often serve critical roles in disaster response efforts. Drawing from the recent Los Angeles wildfires, Prof. Syeed will explore how faith communities have navigated this shared crisis, forging new relationships and partnerships in the process. What factors facilitated these collaborations? Will the spirit of solidarity persist beyond the immediate recovery? And how do faith traditions inform the moral imperative to aid others in times of catastrophe?

Registration Link

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Join us from 11:30 am to 11:50 am in Hoversten Chapel for the next installment of our Uncovering Vocation series. Bob Groven, Professor of Communication Studies, Film, and New Media and Assistant Director of Faculty Development, will reflect on his personal vocation journey. Come and hear more about Bob and how we are called to live our lives for the sake of the world.

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Augsburg celebrates the creativity and scholarship of undergraduate students with its annual Zyzzogeton Student Research Symposium. The symposium falls at the end of each academic year and is a culmination of achievement featuring work across departments.

This year Zyzzogeton will feature posters from more than 60 undergraduate researchers in the science, social science and humanity disciplines.

Zyzzogeton will take place on Tuesday, April 15, 3 – 4:30pm in Hagfors Center. There will be a convocation schedule for that day and no classes scheduled during the event time, so we hope that all students, faculty and staff are able to attend!

Those who need any disability-related accommodation to fully participate in this event are encouraged to contact University Events at events@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1104. Remember to have the name, date, and time of the event with you when contacting their office. Please allow for sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

Visit the Zyzzogeton website for more information.

Zyzzogeton Website

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Come meet employer, Viking Electric, in the Christensen Center lobby from 10am-1pm on Wednesday, April 9.

Viking Electric is a wholesale distributor based in Minneapolis with opportunities throughout MN, WI and Chicago, IL. They offer local summer/fall seasonal opportunities for students looking for work. They also offer career opportunities for those interested in business/sales/marketing/operations/etc.

Viking Electric’s STEP Program is a great opportunity for college graduates to gain experience in an exciting industry with competitive pay and benefits.

Employer Tabling: Viking Electric

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Student Financial Services and Lindell Library are teaming up to help you complete your FAFSA or MN Dream Act application before the new July 31st deadline. Join us on today, April 8th, from 3:00–4:30 PM on the first floor of the library for expert guidance—plus free snacks!

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Paradise Park Zoo
by Savannah Reich
directed by Alex Barreto Hathaway

April 11–12 | 7 p.m.
April 24–26 | 7 p.m.
April 27 | 3 p.m.

The animals at the zoo are very busy—experimenting with meditation, processing their relationships, honing their wilderness survival skills, hosting community meetings, arguing about doors. No one is talking about the cages. The cages are not important…or are they?

Paradise Park Zoo is a dark-comedy that follows a group of zoo animals as they struggle to free themselves from their own cages. This fantastical dark-comedy critiques our lack-luster dating pool, our ineffective work meetings, and how our people-pleasing tendencies are caging the true and wild animal within.

Complete with a live band, group dance numbers, and several public break-ups, Paradise Park Zoo is a theatrical event not to be missed.

Opening night this Friday – get your tickets here!

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Join Augsburg University Student Ministry this Saturday April 12th from 12:00PM – 4:00PM for a few hours of community and cooking. We’ll be moving furniture around in the Foss Chapel area to spruce things up and we’ll also be cooking sambusa in the food lab. We’ll have music, games, and coloring activities as well. We would love to see you there!

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The Augsburg Board Game Club has received over $10,000 in brand new board games donated from local and national publishers! Join us in Hagfors 150, Saturday April 12th any time from noon to 10PM for a day of board game fun. We have free board games to giveaway for the first 30 people people through the door and more giveaways throughout the day. Tickets are $10 for Augsburg students and all proceeds towards supporting projects on campus.

To kick off Auggiecon 25 we are happy to welcome guest speaker and local game designer Patrick Leder. Patrick is the founder of Leder Games, a Saint Paul based board game company. They’ve created favorites such as ROOT: A Game of Woodland Might and Right, ARCS: Conflict & Collapse in the Reach, OATH: Chronicles of Empire & Exile, and more. Patrick Leder will be answering questions and bringing giveaways of his own to a catered Q and A lunch in Hagfors 150 from 11:00AM – 11:45AM, Saturday April 12th. Tickets for the lunch are $25. We would love to see you there!

Purchase your tickets here!

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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