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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!

May 2025 GenEd Update

submitted by boylek@augsburg.edu

Dear Augsburg Community,

Progress continues on implementation planning for the new general education curriculum to start in fall 2025. Updated general education resources will be shared with faculty and staff during the upcoming Days in May session on Wednesday, May 14th from 9-10am, and available to everyone soon on the General Education Revision 2023 Community Moodle page.

Thank you to the undergraduate students and advisors for considering whether or not to switch to the new general education curriculum; the overall response has been positive. Thank you as well to Alex Fink, Mike Grewe, Lori Brandt Hale, Morgan Knutzen, Daleana Phillips, Tina Maria Tavera, and Leah Spinosa de Vega for their guidance and wisdom on updated Augsburg Experience Guidelines.

With gratitude,
Stacy Freiheit (freiheit@augsburg.edu)

– General Education Revision 2023 Community Moodle page (self-enrollment is available)
https://moodle.augsburg.edu/community/course/view.php?id=530#section-10

General Announcements

Campus Boxes Closing Soon

submitted by longj@augsburg.edu

As we near the end of another year please don’t forget to take care of your campus mailbox. This includes checking it for any mail, returning your lock and filing out the survey for what you would like us to do with your mail after this semester.

Two weeks after the spring semester ends (on May 23, 2025) we will close all student campus boxes unless they responded to the End of Year survey. If you would like your mail forwarded or would like to keep your mailbox open for the summer, please fill out this survey
(https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSen8Hb9X2VU3VbQWqr9sPleUUk0pJROmx7iM6sr-lfY4vjgMw/viewform?usp=sharing).

Before the fall semester starts we will reassign campus boxes to all residential students. Without completing the survey, it will most likely be a different number.

We are only able to forward 1st Class USPS mail. Packages must be looked at case by case. Some USPS will allow forwarding. (Reply to the Augsburg package email and we will look at that package.) Other packages (UPS, FedEx, Amazon, etc.), magazines, non-profit mail and standard mail will not be forwarded. We can also only forward to USA addresses. The forwarding period for the Augsburg Mailroom is two months from when the request is submitted. Afterward any additional mail we receive will be returned to sender.

We request that you contact the people/business sending you mail and update your address with them. Augsburg is classified as a business so you will not be able to do so through the US Post Office itself. Enrolling in online/electronic bills or statements can also be a smart option, it is environmentally friendly, secure and will often save you time (and sometimes money). Asking us to forward your mail does not change your mailing address with the USPS or Augsburg University, just with the Mailroom.

End of the year Campus Box survey

New FAFSA Deadline

submitted by lenze@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!

Are You a BSW Senior Next Year? Run for NASW-MN Board Student Representative

submitted by premob@augsburg.edu

NASW-MN is seeking a BSW Student Representative for our Board of Directors for the 25-26 school year. Please see the below link for more information on the role.

Please share this with others you know who are interested in this position to complete by 5/11/2025

Thank you for your consideration!

Student Representative Role Information

New Staff Positions This Week (4)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

04/29/2025: Disability and Testing Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/ni/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/fb21329f-39d4-42fc-8474-e8edf64bc14a-disability-and-testing-specialist
04/29/2025: 1st Shift Custodian
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000056436420-1st-shift-custodian
04/28/2025: Talent Acquisition Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000056203065-talent-acquisition-specialist
04/25/2025: Senior Systems and Stewardship Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000055876455-senior-systems-and-stewardship-specialist

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New Student Positions This Week (3)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

04/28/2025: Student: Community Garden Assistant
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000056119506-student-community-garden-assistant
04/25/2025: Student: Music Office/Orchestra Student Manager, 2025-26
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000055785295-student-music-office-orchestra-student-manager-2025-26
04/25/2025: Student: Choir Assistant, Academic Year 2025-26
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000055783225-student-choir-assistant-academic-year-2025-26

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Can I Have Your Password, Please?

submitted by matthias@augsburg.edu

In case you’ve received an email lately about your Account being suspended, this is the most recent phishing attempt that Augsburg is experiencing. Phishing has been around for many years and still uses the same techniques described on our IT webpage. Given this most recent attempt, it’s a good reminder to look out for the following red flags in emails…

The message has a sense of urgency
The message includes links you are not expecting (don’t click on these)
The email is unexpected or comes from an address that doesn’t match the sender’s name
The message asks you for personal information, such as username, password, or Duo code.

Augsburg will not send you emails asking you to provide account information! If you receive phishing emails, mark them as Spam and/or delete them.

Do not ever share your password with anyone.
Do not ever share a Duo code with anyone.

For more information on combating phishing or for technical assistance, please reach out to the Service Desk or your LFC.

IT Webpage – Phishing

Zoom Phone

submitted by matthias@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg University IT Team is excited to announce a campus-wide transition from our existing landline telephone system to Zoom Phone over the next few months. Zoom Phone is a cloud-based phone service that can be used to make, receive, and manage calls from multiple devices, using your existing campus phone number. This change will provide you some additional features like text messaging and the ability to answer your phone from off-campus, along with saving Augsburg money. To learn more about this project and what it means for you, visit https://go.augsburg.edu/zoomphone

Zoom Phone Project

Event Announcements

Save the Date: Open Streets Cedarfest August 17, 2025

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

If you’re in town you won’t want to miss one of the best parties the city has to offer! There’s a dunk tank, Weine Dog race, three stages with amazing music and other performances, CAMEL RIDES and more! Be there or be square! If you’re interested in volunteering or would like to know more, please email Jenean Gilmer.

Summer Fun in the Neighborhood – Free Music at the Cedar Cultural Center

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Join us for a series of FREE Wednesday night concerts outdoors on the Cedar Plaza!

Free Wednesdays in July: 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th.
Free Wednesdays in August: 6th, 13th, and 20th.
Start: 6:00 PM / End: 8:00 PM / All Ages
Mixed Seated and Standing + Bring Your Own Chair

Concessions will be available for purchase from The Cedar, and food from local and neighbourhood restaurants will be available for purchase.

July 9th
SINKANE
Sudanese Afrofuturist Funk Rocker

July 16
YEISON LANDERO
Colombian Cumbia Accordion Virtuoso

July 23
Abinnet Berhanu’s Ahndenet አንድነት
Ethiopian Experimental Jazz Fusion

July 30
THE BUDDHA PRINCE
Immersive Outdoor Theatrical Experience

August 6
COMBO DAGUERRE
Psychedelic Franco-Latin Chanson

August 13
THE BURROUGHS
High-Energy Colorado Soul Collective

August 20
UKRAINIAN VILLAGE BAND
Ukrainian Zabava Folk Ensemble

For more information, click the link below or reach out to Jenean Gilmer in the Sabo Center!

Summer at The Cedar

Cedar Cultural Center Volunteer Orientation – May 6

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Have you ever wanted to peek behind the scenes at the Cedar? Learn more about how to participate at our venue by attending our monthly Volunteer Orientation led by volunteer coordinator Jared Hemming! Beginning with our first show 35 years ago, all of the Cedar’s events have been staffed by volunteers in our program, which now includes more than 400 members. Volunteers earn credit to see future shows for free. Tasks include setting up the venue, selling tickets and concessions, and cleaning at the end of each performance. All are welcome to join our volunteer program.

Tuesday, May 6, 2025
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

IF YOU’RE INTERESTED email Volunteer Coordinator Jared Hemming at jhemming@thecedar.org. For more deets, check out their website: https://www.thecedar.org/volunteer

VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION FAQS:
Do I need to bring anything? No, all materials will be provided.
How do I sign up? Reserve a spot via Eventbrite above, and/or email Jared at volunteer@thecedar.org with your first and last name and which orientation you’d like to sign up for.

What if I reserve a spot but can’t make it? No worries – we host monthly orientation meetings. Scroll down to next month’s calendar to see if our next orientation works for you.

Can my underage child volunteer? Volunteers must be 18+ to serve alcohol and to cleanup, with respect to alcohol sales and curfew laws. However, if you’d like to volunteer with your child, signup for the orientation and we can accommodate.

If I sign up for the orientation, can I bring a friend? The more the merrier here at The Cedar. Feel free to bring anyone who might be interested in volunteering to our orientation.

Learn more here: https://www.thecedar.org/events/volunteer-orientation

Turn Your Trash Into Art – May 6

submitted by schieren@augsburg.edu

It’s the end of the semester, and that means that not only is your mind feeling cluttered, your backpack is, too! Take care of both issues with JUNK JOURNALING at the library! Join us on Tuesday, May 6, from 1:00-3:30 PM as we de-stress by making bad art. Turn your random scraps of paper, junk mail, old assignments, class notes, candy wrappers, or whatever you have lying around into a commemorative journal (and give yourself a study break in the process). Check out Junk Journal Tiktok for inspiration! Bring your trash and we’ll provide the rest.

Check Out Our Example

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

Upcoming opportunities to connect:
Monthly Brown Bag Lunches:
Monthly on the second Tuesday: May 13th at 12pm
Meet monthly for a casual staff lunch. Watch for location (we’ll determine based on weather).

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/

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