August 25, 2025

Public Safety and Facilities Announcements

Anderson Hall South Entry Door Repair Monday, August 25

The Anderson Hall south entry doors will be repaired on Monday 8/25 starting at 8am. Please minimize using this entrance and exercise caution if you need to use this entry.

Mortensen Hall South Entry Door Repairs Tuesday, August 26

submitted by ridgle@augsburg.edu

The Mortensen Hall south entry doors will be repaired on Tuesday 8/26 starting at 8am. Please minimize using this entry as much as possible and exercise caution while the contractors are working if you need to use the entry.

Teaching and Learning

Back to School Workshops: Full Program and Schedule

submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg Center for Teaching and Learning invites all faculty and staff to join us for two engaging days of professional development, Wednesday, August 27 and Thursday, August 28, 9 am to 4 pm. A complete schedule and program for all workshops is now available on https://sites.augsburg.edu/ctl/.

Please note that registration for Thursday’s AI Keynote and Lunch is now full, an RSVP for all other workshops can be accessed at the link below.

Register for Back to School Workshops

Join the New Augsburg Pep Band

submitted by green5@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg Pep Band will make its debut this fall! We are looking for musicians who are highly energetic, love playing popular music, and ready to show their Auggie pride at athletic games and campus events.

The pep band is open to ALL Augsburg students and will rehearse once a week (Mondays from 5:10 to 6:10). Students can register for MUE 140 PEP BAND for 1 or 0 credits.

If you are interested in joining the Augsburg Pep Band, complete the online interest form below.

Online Pep Band Interest Form

General Announcements

Updated Library Hours for Fall Semester

submitted by vanclev1@augsburg.edu

We have updated Lindell’s hours for fall semester after analyzing fob data from last year. Excluding some holidays, the building is open to students, faculty, and staff following this schedule from 8/25 to 12/20:

M – Th: 8am – 10pm
F: 8am – 6pm
Sa: 12pm – 5pm
Su: 5pm -10pm

You can always visit library.augsburg.edu/hours for current building hours. We hope you have a great start to the semester!

Interfaith Scholars – Open Spots

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

Are you interested in gaining leadership skills by learning and practicing how to converse respectfully with others about what they believe, why it matters, and how it propels us to service in the world?

We have a few spots remaining in this year’s Interfaith Scholars cohort. The cohort meets two Thursday evenings a month, and classes begin on Thursday, September 4. The cohort is open to any undergraduate student and is a yearlong commitment worth 4 credits.

Students with any religious or spiritual worldview as well as students without a connection to a religious tradition are encouraged to apply.

To learn more or apply: https://www.augsburg.edu/interfaith/about/interfaith-scholars/

Contact us to discuss if Interfaith Scholars is right for you: interfaith@augsburg.edu

We will accept applications/ inquiries through Wednesday, September 3.

New Staff Positions This Week (18)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

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New Student Positions This Week (15)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

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Event Announcements

New Augsburg Exploration Day and Changes to First-Year First Day

submitted by klobassa@augsburg.edu

Greetings Augsburg Community,

There are changes coming this fall that impact AugSem, Auggie Days, and the Convocation Schedule.

Changes to First Year First Day
In the past, AugSem meetings were a component of First Year First Day. This year, AugSem faculty will not meet with their AugSem class on First Year First Day. Instead, all faculty and staff are encouraged to dress in their Auggie gear or academic regalia to form the traditional clapping tunnel to welcome new students as they process to the opening convocation (Edor Nelson Field – Procession; arrive at 10:15 to line up | Si Melby Gym – Convocation). Following the convocation, first year students will enjoy lunch and will engage with the remainder of the Auggie Days program.

First-year Convocation: Oct. 8, noon – 1 pm, Hoversten Chapel
In addition to opening convocation, this year we will offer a first-year convocation on Wednesday, Oct. 8. First-year convocation is required for all students enrolled in AUG101. This year’s speaker is Xavier Tavera Castro, Assistant Professor of Art at Carleton College. Xavier will discuss his scholarship and what motivates his work, as well as his professional journey and lessons that he has learned.

Augsburg Exploration Day
Also on Wednesday Oct. 8, there will be no afternoon classes to allow time for academic activities and community building. First-year students will participate in one-on-one mentor meetings scheduled throughout the afternoon with their AugSem instructors, a required component of AUG101. Second-year students are invited to celebrate declaring their majors. Each School will host an open house to welcome new majors, and second-year students are strongly encouraged to attend the events. These open houses will also offer a good opportunity for first-year students to build rapport with faculty and students within each School. In addition, various campus offices and student organizations will offer opportunities for connection throughout the afternoon.

Staff and Faculty Ice Cream Social – August 26

submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu

Please join us in the Quad on Tues. Aug. 26, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., for a staff and faculty ice cream social. Come, make a sundae with your favorite toppings and join your colleagues from across campus as we kick off the start of the 2025-26 academic year.

Beyond the Plate: How Two Chefs Are Healing the World

submitted by myers@augsburg.edu

2025 Bernhard M. Christensen Symposium
Wednesday September 17th (12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
Hoversten Chapel

Minneapolis boasts a world-class restaurant scene, with local chefs and establishments consistently recognized among the best in the nation. Two of these chefs stand out not only as culinary innovators but also as social entrepreneurs, community organizers, and changemakers. Join us for a conversation with these visionary leaders as they share their wisdom and stories of how they are working each day to heal their communities—and our world.

Featuring
Chef Lachelle Cunningham
of Chelle’s Kitchen, Breaking Bread Cafe, and Healthy Roots Institute

Chef Sean Sherman
of Owamni and NĀTIFS

(Original publicity also listed Chef Yia Vang as a participate, but he has since had to cancel.)

Keeping Track of Auggies

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Classifieds

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Monday, August 25, 2025

Index

Public Safety and Facilities Announcements

Teaching and Learning

General Announcements

Event Announcements

Keeping Track of Auggies

Classifieds

Public Safety and Facilities Announcements

Anderson Hall South Entry Door Repair Monday, August 25

Mortensen Hall South Entry Door Repairs Tuesday, August 26

Teaching and Learning

Back to School Workshops: Full Program and Schedule

Join the New Augsburg Pep Band

General Announcements

Updated Library Hours for Fall Semester

Interfaith Scholars – Open Spots

New Staff Positions This Week (18)

New Student Positions This Week (15)

Event Announcements

New Augsburg Exploration Day and Changes to First-Year First Day

Staff and Faculty Ice Cream Social – August 26

Beyond the Plate: How Two Chefs Are Healing the World

Keeping Track of Auggies

Classifieds