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Take a Youth Studies Class This Fall

submitted by finka2@augsburg.edu

YST 210: Rethinking Children and Youth

Fall 2025, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30pm to 5:10pm

Instructor: Kao Nou L. Moua, PhD, MSW, LGSW (mouakao@augsburg.edu)

Society often expects children and youth to be seen and not heard. This course will develop an understanding of children and youth that will allow us to engage them as assets and agents of positive change.

This class is great for future youth workers, social workers, educators, coaches, and youth mentors!

Thinking of What’s Next? Learn About the Fulbright Program—Thursday, April 24, 3:30 p.m.

submitted by devries@augsburg.edu

Get paid to teach, research, or study abroad after graduation with the Fulbright program. This prestigious program was founded in 1946 by Senator J. William Fulbright as a cultural exchange program with the goal of improving intercultural relations, cultural diplomacy, and intercultural competence between the people of the United States and other countries through mutual exchange of people, knowledge, and skills.

College graduates can get paid to teach, research, and study abroad through the Fulbright program. Current juniors, seniors, and graduates should start planning their applications now. Typically, students work with me over the summer to prepare their essays. The campus deadline for submission will be Friday, September 5.

Learn more at a Zoom info session on Thursday, April 24 from 3:30 to 4:30 pm.

Augsburg graduate and current Fulbright ETA in Bulgaria, Emma Joswiak-McLaughlin, will join us to talk about her experiences.

Please RSVP by contacting Jacqui deVries <devries@augsburg.edu> or the URGO office <urgo@augsburg.edu>. We will send you the Zoom link.

General Announcements

Now Hiring: Career Center Peer Advisors for 2025-26 Academic Year

submitted by musto@augsburg.edu

Are you interested in supporting students with coaching, goal setting, and career advice? We’re hiring for two peer advisors for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Peer advisors have the opportunity to expand skills in communicating, presenting, problem solving, teamwork, and leadership. Additionally, PAs staff in drop-in hours to assist Augsburg students on resume and cover letter reviews, internship and job searching strategies, and other career related topics. PAs take part in training and regular meetings to develop their career management skills.

If you’re headed into your second academic year, have the availability to work during the school day, and are enthusiastic about supporting your peers, we’d love to see you apply!

Apply to be a peer advisor here!

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!

AAC Is Not Accepting New Proposals Until September

submitted by ribeiro@augsburg.edu

AAC has received a very large number of complex proposals in hopes for fall implementation. We cannot process any additional proposals before the end of this term and we cannot guarantee that all proposals received after the deadline for fall implementation will be discussed before the end of this semester. Please hold off on new submissions until the fall. Thank you! AAC chairs (aac-proposals@augsburg.edu)

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

First-Gen 1st/2nd Year Students: Get Paid, Get Experience, Get Ahead

submitted by nguyenma@augsburg.edu

Are you interested in medical research and development? This is your chance to dive into the world of medical innovation! Boston Scientific is dedicated to transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients around the world.

Apply for this NEW Early Talent Program specifically designed for first-generation college students in their 1st or 2nd years of study.

This program is not just about summer work; it’s about creating an enriching experience that includes:

–Competitive pay
–Professional development sessions
–Facility tours
–Meet Company Leadership
–A unique insight into the workings of Boston Scientific

Target Audience:
–Year: Freshman/Sophomore AND First Generation College Students
–Preferred Majors: Engineering, Business, Supply Chain
–Must reside within the Twin Cities area

Location: Boston Scientific Arden Hills
Duration: 12 Weeks
Start Date: June 3, 2025
Pay: $17.50/hr

Resume and unofficial transcript is required for application.

See the flyer here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ppvk5FXLholZLP73NkfLq9mTSY0ZF7cB/view?usp=sharing

Link to the Application

Retirement Planning and Market Volatility

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

With the recent market volatility, our partners at TIAA wanted to share the following resources to help employees manage their retirement savings plans through this time.

Managing your retirement savings when the market is volatile | TIAA
https://www.tiaa.org/public/learn/financial-education/market-volatility-and-retirement-savings

Importance of Diversification | TIAA
https://www.tiaa.org/public/ms/land/the-importance-of-diversification

As always, TIAA is available for participants at 800-842-2252 should you have further questions or concerns.

New Staff Positions This Week (4)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

04/14/2025: Medical Director, Physician Assistant Studies
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000053707225-medical-director-physician-assistant-studies
04/10/2025: Graduate Assistant Women’s Lacrosse Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000053157973-graduate-assistant-women-s-lacrosse-coach
04/10/2025: Graduate Assistant Women’s Wrestling Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000053158085-graduate-assistant-women-s-wrestling-coach
04/10/2025: Maintenance Operator
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000053154515-maintenance-operator

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Graduating Students: Commencement Reminders and Deadlines

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

Only a few more weeks until commencement!

If you plan to participate in commencement on May 9, check your email for important information and reminders that were sent on April 14, including commencement day instructions and venue information about the Minneapolis Convention Center.

Deadlines approaching:

(1) Review name pronunciation in NameCoach by April 24
(2) Reserve tickets by April 25
(3) Opt in by May 5 to receive text reminders from University Tickets

If you are unable to participate in the 2025 commencement ceremony but wish to have the opportunity to participate next year, please send an email to graduation@augsburg.edu by May 9 to request a deferral to the 2026 ceremony.

Augsburg Commencement Website

Event Announcements

Earth Day Movies, Snacks, and Bookmarks at the Library – April 22, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

submitted by gunkel@augsburg.edu

If you are looking for the opportunity to study with sequoias or have lunch with some otters, come to the library on Earth Day! We will be showing relaxing nature documentaries from 10:00-5:00 and also, there will be free bookmarks highlighting local opportunities for you to get involved in taking care of our planet. Oh, and there will be snacks!!!

LGBTQIA2S+ Staff and Faculty Lunch

submitted by

Join PRISM (Proudly Reflecting Identities, Stories, and Movements), an affirming and inclusive space for LGBTQIA+ staff and faculty to connect, celebrate, and support one another in fostering a vibrant and welcoming community.

Our April gathering will be 12:00-1:00pm on April 23rd. We’ll meet for a BYO Lunch in the Marshall Room. All faculty and staff are welcome to attend.

Please email heseltii@augsburg.edu with any questions.

Earth Day Clean Up TOMORROW, April 22, 5-7 p.m.

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Join your neighbors to help clean up our beloved Cedar-Riverside neighborhood.
We’ll meet at the Cedar Cultural Center Plaza and the West Bank Business Association will provide all supplies. Staff, this is a great opportunity to use your Community Service hours!

Can’t come during those times? Join Coach Weber at the Brian Coyle Center from 3:30-5pm to clean the residential side.

Email Jenean Gilmer with any questions! See you there!

TOMORROW: Sustainability Stories at Noon

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

All are welcome to join faculty, staff, and students who are involved in environmental initiatives around campus for a lunch-and-learn style gathering on Earth Day! We’ll share community, eat good food, and hear updates about sustainability work from lots of corners of campus. Free lunch provided.

Sustainability Stories
Tuesday, April 22
12–1:30 p.m.
East Commons

All are welcome to join faculty, staff, and students who are involved in environmental initiatives around campus for a lunch-and-learn style gathering today! We’ll share community, eat good food, and hear updates about sustainability work from lots of corners of campus. Free lunch provided.

Sustainability Stories
Tuesday, April 22
12–1:30 p.m.
East Commons

Augsburg Concert Band Performance (Saturday)

submitted by green5@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg University Concert Band is excited to present “Dance Through Time” on Saturday. This concert will feature dances that span centuries and a variety of styles. Concertgoers will hear music from classical ballet to works inspired by jazz, rock, and hip hop.

If you are available, please consider joining us for a wonderful afternoon of music!

Ensemble: Augsburg University Concert Band
Date: Saturday, April 26
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Hoversten Chapel
Cost: Free

Concert Poster

April 30: Film Screening/Director Discussion “Fruits of Our Labor: Refugee Dreams of Futures Past”

submitted by

Join us for our final event to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian refugee resettlement in the US.

Fruits of Our Labor: Refugee Dreams of Futures Past

Join us for a screening and discussion of independent filmmakers Joua Lee Grande and Quyen Nguyen-Le’s selected works, which trace and highlight the various plights of Southeast Asian refugees in the contested new homeland in the United States. As descendants of Hmong and Vietnamese refugees, their films lead us into the world that refugees reclaimed and cultivated, always in need of defense.

Apr 30 | 7-9PM Sateren Auditorium, all are welcome

Fruits of Our Labor

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