Augsburg University News and Announcements
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submitted by hartkop1@augsburg.edu
It has come to our attention that people are attempting to use phone numbers similar to the Department of Public Safety in order to illicit more legitimate responses to scams. Please be aware, the Department of Public Safety will not call you in regards to any fines or fees. If you receive a call from someone claiming to be from the Department of Public Safety and you are uncertain. Hang up and call 612-330-1717 OR 1717 from any on campus phone.
Additionally, government agencies will not call you in regards to fees owed to them or warrants for your arrest. If you receive a phone call from government agency claiming that money is owed please hang up. Scammers are preying on international visa holders to extort them for money. If you are called from US Customs, Border Patrol, Social Security, or IRS in regards to paying some sort of fee, do not give any information and hang up. Then go to https://www.usa.gov/scams-and-fraud in order to report the suspected fraud to the FTC.
submitted by ridgle@augsburg.edu
The domestic hot water will be down in Oren Gateway building for 1-2 hours to repair the domestic mixing valve.
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
MnDOT is continuing bridge preservation and maintenance work on five bridges along I-94 in Minneapolis, affecting travel time and highway access to Augsburg through August.
There will be a full weekend closure of I-94 between 35W and Huron Blvd in mid-June (exact date TBD) to shift lanes to the opposite side of the freeway. Traffic will continue to be reduced to two lanes in both directions through the summer.
Starting in mid-June, several ramps will be closed through August:
‒ Northbound I-35W to eastbound I-94
‒ S. 6th St. to eastbound I-94
‒ Huron Blvd. to eastbound I-94
‒ Eastbound I-94 to Huron Blvd.
‒ Riverside Ave. to eastbound I-94
‒ Cedar Ave. to eastbound I-94
During this time, the detour from northbound I-35W to eastbound I-94 will be via eastbound Hwy 36 and southbound I-35E.
The Riverside bridge over I-94 is expected to reopen around May 29. However, there will be another closure later in the summer (likely mid-July to early August).
submitted by myerss@augsburg.edu
Topics in Playwriting: Television
PWC 310-A or PWC 510-A
Summer 2025, Saturdays, June 7 through August 23, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Instructor: Jessica Huang (https://www.jessica-huang.com/)
Do you have a great idea for a TV show, but you’re not sure how to get it on the page? Do you have a script in the drawer that’s begging to be finished, but something just isn’t quite right?
Throughout the year, Augsburg University and Playwrights’ Center, a Twin-Cities-based national organization supporting playwrights and new play development, partner to offer online, accredited playwriting and television-writing courses, taught by today’s leading writers in the field to students all over the country.
This three-hour weekly class is designed as an online workshop for students who are interested in learning the art and craft of writing for television. Students will study the fundamentals of professional writing for broadcast, cable, and digital platforms. They will explore the principles of television series creation by developing a compelling premise and executing a viable, character-driven pilot script.
Registration for this course is processed through the Schwartz School of the Arts. Please reach out to creativearts@augsburg.edu with your interest.
submitted by rjohn@augsburg.edu
As announced in April, Augsburg is partnering with two new companies to run its campus store.
1) eCampus is Augsburg’s new course materials partner. All course materials will now be purchased or rented via an online bookstore. See the link below for details about faculty access to the adoption portal and student access to the Augsburg Online Bookstore.
2) University Gear Shop will run the on-campus store, offering branded merchandise and supplies. Beginning with Summer Time 2, the Augsburg Campus Store will also include a service center for students to pick up and return course materials purchased or rented from the Augsburg Online Bookstore. Course materials will no longer be sold in the on-campus store.
Please see the link below for details about pending summer course material adoptions, student access to the Augsburg Online Bookstore, and the plan for re-opening the Augsburg Campus Store.
DETAILS: Augsburg University Campus Store Transition – May/June 2025
submitted by cliftonk@augsburg.edu
Staff Senate nominations are now open! Please nominate yourself or a colleague who you think would be a great fit! The deadline to nominate is Friday, May 30. After which a ballot will be sent out in early June.
Everyone who is nominated is asked if they would like to accept their nomination, so even if you’re unsure whether or not the person would be interested, nominating them doesn’t commit them to anything! We’ve added some info below to give you an idea about what the Staff Senate does and some of the events we did this year. If you have any questions feel free to reach by emailing Staff Senate at staffsenate@augsburg.edu.
The Augsburg University Staff Senate is a body of elected staff members who advocate on behalf of the staff, foster meaningful dialogue, and work to recognize and celebrate the impact of staff members on the University and community.
Staff Senators meet monthly to discuss events, staff/campus concerns. This year we hosted several staff wellness events and the annual staff appreciation.
You can also talk to current members which includes Emilie Lenz, Keri Clifton, Izzy Rankin, Hayley Selinski, and Elijah Owens to get more information.
Nominate a co-worker or yourself!
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
05/20/2025: Director of Academic Administration
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000060623095-director-of-academic-administration
05/20/2025: Program Manager, International Student and Scholar Services
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000060572903-program-manager-international-student-and-scholar-services
05/20/2025: Program Coordinator, Social Work
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000060573622-program-coordinator-social-work
05/19/2025: Head Football Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000060416840-head-football-coach
05/16/2025: Counselor, Center for Wellness and Counseling
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000060033691-counselor-center-for-wellness-and-counseling
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
05/22/2025: Student: Sabo Center & Campus Kitchen Leader
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000061047357-student-sabo-center-campus-kitchen-leader
05/22/2025: Student: Central Services Customer Service Assistant, Academic Year 2025-26
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000061031692-student-central-services-customer-service-assistant-academic-year-2025-26
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submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
This summer Augsburg will again host the annual Vocation of Lutheran Higher Education Conference. Each year, members of Lutheran colleges and universities gather to explore the distinctive roles we play in higher education. The theme of the 2025 conference “Ethical Leadership in a Changing World.” The conference aligns with NECU’s mission of preparing students for lives of leadership and service through a theologically rooted understanding of vocation. Ethical leadership—grounded in Lutheran traditions of grace, justice, and community—ensures development of the character and discernment to lead in ways that promote the common good. Join us as we explore how Lutheran higher education can equip the next generation of leaders to navigate ethical challenges with integrity and faith.
Highlights include a keynote address by Dr. Walter Fluker, a renowned scholar and leader in ethics and leadership studies, who will challenge participants to consider how vocation and values-based leadership intersect in today’s complex world. His insights will provide a foundation for discussions on how NECU institutions can cultivate ethical leaders who serve with wisdom, courage, and a deep sense of purpose
The conference begins at 5:00 pm on Monday, July 14 and ends at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, July 16.
The registration fee is waived for Augsburg participants and meals (lunch and dinner) are provided to Augsburg participants free of charge. The deadline for registration is Monday, June 23. If you have questions about registration, please contact Janice Dames (x1732 or dames@augsburg.edu).
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