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Crime Advisory: Motor Vehicle Thefts and Motor Vehicle Tampering

submitted by publicsafety@augsburg.edu

Dear Augsburg community,

Since Monday, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) has received two reports of motor vehicle thefts and one report of a motor vehicle tampering. As a result of these reports, the University is issuing a crime advisory to notify the community and to share important safety tips.

Reported Offense: Motor Vehicle Tampering Incident

On September 23rd at approximately 7:53 p.m., DPS was notified that a parked vehicle was broken into on Butler Place. The owner of the vehicle stated that items were stolen.

Reported Offense: Motor Vehicle Thefts

On September 24th at approximately 2:00 a.m., DPS was notified that a Motor Vehicle Theft occurred on 22nd Avenue. Campus cameras indicated that the vehicle theft occurred at approximately 11:00 p.m. The owner of the vehicle later recovered their vehicle in a neighborhood close to campus.

On September 24th at approximately 4:45 p.m., DPS was notified that a Motor Vehicle Theft occurred on 23rd Avenue at some point after 11:40 a.m. The owner of the vehicle reported that the vehicle was recovered in Stillwater, MN.

Suspect Description

There is no suspect description.

Status

DPS is currently investigating these incidents. Anyone who may have information regarding these incidents is urged to contact the Minneapolis Police Department or Augsburg DPS at 612-330-1717.

Reporting Incidents

Augsburg asks its community members to report any and all concerns that may impact our campus community. If You See Something – Say Something. To report, please contact DPS at 612-330-1717. You can also download the Campus Shield app (through Apple or Android) to message DPS. We also encourage you to utilize the resources available on the DPS website.

If a motor vehicle accident occurs on Minneapolis-owned streets, individuals are strongly encouraged to contact MPD at 3-1-1 to file a report.

Safety Tips

— Lock your vehicle doors.
— Do not store valuables in your vehicle, and keep items in your vehicle out of sight.
— Call DPS or MPD if you see any suspicious activity.

Timely Warning: Hate Crime – Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property

submitted by publicsafety@augsburg.edu

In compliance with the “Timely Warning” provision of the federal Jeanne Clery Campus Security Act, the Augsburg University Department of Public Safety (DPS) is giving notice of a situation that represents a serious or continuing threat to students and employees of the University. The purpose of a timely warning is to provide information to aid the Augsburg community in protecting themselves after a report of a serious crime.

Reported Offense: Hate Crime – Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property
On September 25, 2025, at approximately 1:45 p.m., during an exterior patrol of the campus, a DPS officer discovered graffiti that had been spray-painted on the garage door of Luther Hall. This graffiti contained threatening and pejorative language towards the LGBTQIA+ community. The graffiti was likely painted sometime between 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. and has since been removed.

Suspect Description
At this time, there is no description of a suspect involved in this incident.

Status
DPS and the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) are currently investigating this incident. Anyone who may have information regarding this incident is urged to contact Augsburg DPS at 612-330-1717 or MPD.

Reporting Incidents
Augsburg asks its community members to report any and all concerns that may impact our campus community. If You See Something – Say Something. To report, please contact DPS at 612-330-1717. You can also download the CampusShield app (through Apple or Android) to message DPS. We also encourage you to utilize the resources available on the DPS website.

Safety Tips
— Keep your head up and always be aware of your surroundings.
— Call DPS or the Minneapolis Police if you see any suspicious activity.

Teaching and Learning

Teaching with Graphic Novels Workshop—Monday, September 29

submitted by cronink@augsburg.edu

Have you ever wanted to use graphic novels or comic books in your courses but aren’t sure where to start? Join us on September 29th, from 12:20pm–1:00pm on the first floor of Lindell Library for the Teaching With Graphic Novels Workshop led by professor Mary Lowe, joined by professor Adriane Brown, to learn how she incorporates graphic novels into her courses and how you can do the same. This workshop will be directed at faculty, but staff and students interested in education are encouraged to attend as well.

URGO Academic Year Research Applications Open September 3 to October 10

submitted by lynchss7@augsburg.edu

URGO Academic Year Research Applications open September 3 to October 10

Students are paid $1,200 for 80 hours of research over the academic year. URGO has limited funding for academic year research grants for undergraduates who wish to gain research experience with an Augsburg faculty member.
Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and funds will be awarded as they are available. Student-faculty research teams are encouraged to submit proposals as soon as possible.
If you have any questions about academic year research funding, please email urgo@augsburg.edu.

URGO Academic Year Research Application 2025-2026

General Announcements

Welcome Shanice, Student Employment Specialist

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

I am pleased to introduce Shanice Caguana, our new HR Coordinator and Student Employment Specialist. Shanice brings experience from Florida Gulf Coast University, where she oversaw student employment, guided supervisors, supported adjunct hiring, and onboarded more than 1,700 student employees in one year. Most recently, she worked with Zen Educate in Minneapolis, supporting educator hiring and compliance.

We are excited for Shanice to bring this expertise to Augsburg and continue strengthening our student employment program.

For all student employment–related requests, please continue to contact studentemployment@augsburg.edu.

Please join me in welcoming Shanice to Augsburg!

HR Team

Invitation to Participate in Research: Tinder Use and Mental Health Outcomes

submitted by bloyere@augsburg.edu

My name is Evan Bloyer, and I am a graduate student in the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program here at Augsburg University. My clinical research project is understanding how Tinder use impacts mental health outcomes, particularly self-esteem and body esteem. I have received Augsburg University’s IRB approval and am able to collect data from eligible participants. To participate, please click on the link below. Email me at bloyere@augsburg.edu for any questions or concerns. If you participate, you will be eligible for a raffle for one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.

Mental Health Survey

New Student Positions This Week (5)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

09/24/2025: Student: School of Health Assistant
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000083761616-student-school-of-health-assistant
09/19/2025: Student: IT TechDesk Assistant 2025-26
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000083005165-student-it-techdesk-assistant-2025-26
09/18/2025: Student: Strommen Center Career Peer Advisor & Communications Specialist Academic Year 2025-26
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000082764560-student-strommen-center-career-peer-advisor-communications-specialist-academic-year-2025-26
09/18/2025: Student: Psychology Office Assistant
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000082763121-student-psychology-office-assistant
09/18/2025: Student: PsyD Graduate Research Assistant – HRSA
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000082711858-student-psyd-graduate-research-assistant-hrsa

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Event Announcements

3 Career Fairs for Endless Opportunities

submitted by omarhh7@augsburg.edu

Are you ready to explore what’s next in your journey beyond college? Whether you’re searching for your first internship, a post-grad job, or just want to learn about your options, attend our industry-based career fairs.

Healthcare, Science, and Sustainability Fair
Date: Friday, October 10th, 2025
Time: 11am – 1pm

Business, Tech, and Creative Fair
Date: Wednesday, October 15th, 2025
Time: 11am – 1pm

Social Impact, Education, Government, and Public Service Career Fair
Date: Friday, October 17th, 2025
Time: 11am – 1pm

All fairs will be held in the Christensen Center 1st floor lobby!

Register for the fairs and see which employers are attending on Handshake!

Augsburg University Annual Inclusion Training

submitted by escobarr@augsburg.edu

Attention faculty and staff! Please take a moment to register for Augsburg University’s Annual Inclusion Training. This engaging training will help you to strengthen your inclusive teaching, advising, and workplace practices, while deepening our collective understanding of the diverse experiences that shape our community. This training will also help us to advance our mission to create a campus where every student, staff, and faculty member feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Please join us in this important learning opportunity and contribute to the culture of inclusion that defines our university.

For more information about the this training, please visit
https://sites.augsburg.edu/diversity/anti-racism-training/

Register Here

TOMORROW – EPNI’s Annual Harvest Moon Community Solutions Festival

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

WHEN: SATURDAY, September 27, 11 AM to 4 PM
WHERE: Cedar Field Park, 2500 Cedar Avenue, MPLS

The Harvest Moon Community Solutions Festival is a celebration of community victories, voices and solutions, including our steadfast determination to make collective stewardship of the Roof Depot site a reality.

For a decade, a broad coalition of East Phillips neighbors and supporters have fought tirelessly for the right to convert the vacant Roof Depot warehouse into a solar-powered, community-owned, indoor urban farm and community hub.

This September 27th, we invite you to come see community solutions in motion and learn about the upcoming renovation of the Roof Depot warehouse, as we continue building toward the long-fostered East Phillips Urban Farm vision.

All are welcome to this free event, put on by and for the community. There will be food, presentations, live art and performances, youth-led journalism, activities, education and resources for kids and adults.

This event is hosted by East Phillips Neighborhood Institute (EPNI), in collaboration with Little Earth Protectors, Kalpulli KetzalCoatlicue (Danza Ketzal), Strong Mind Strong Body Foundation’s Community Journalism Program, Cooperative Energy Futures, KRSM Radio, and other local partners.

Daily Chapel: Rev. Canon Robert Two Bulls

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at noon to hear Rev. Canon Robert Two Bulls, a member of the Oglala Nation and the Missioner for the Department of Indian Work for the Episcopal Church in Minnesota, who is our first speaker this fall for our “Living Stories” series. He will tell his story of commitment. “Living Stories” is a series co-hosted by the Department of Religion and Philosophy, Augsburg Interfaith Institute, and Campus Ministry. Later in the fall we will hear from Koji Acquavia, a Soto Zen priest and teacher at the Clouds in Water Zen Center; and Muntadher Aljabery who serves the Shia Muslim community of Minneapolis, Minnesota as a resident Imam.

Blessing of the Animals

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

We will offer a blessing of the animals in Hoversten Chapel on October 2 at 11:50 am. You are invited to bring your pet or emotional support or service animal to chapel that day or send a photo of your pet by September 29 to Janice Dames at dames@augsburg.edu to be included in the slideshow. On this day, animal life in all its forms is celebrated. October 4 was originally chosen for the blessing of the animals because it is the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, a nature lover and patron saint of animals and the environment.

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Disabled Student Looking for a PCA

submitted by dipaolaz@augsburg.edu

Hi, my name is Zander. I am a Senior, and I am disabled and in a wheelchair. I am looking for a backup PCA to help out when my regular PCA can’t. You do not need to be trained to be a PCA, as I will provide all of the training you will need, as it is not that technical of a job. My PCA comes to my dorm every day to help me with certain tasks that I cannot complete in a timely manner.. You would come when my main PCA needs a day off or can’t make it that day for different reasons, and help me with the tasks that they would usually help me with on that day. Some of the tasks you would do daily are refilling water bottles, refilling humidifiers, and making a bed. Expect this to take 15 or 30 minutes out of your day. Then, on top of that, I also require assistance with bathing once a week. Expect that to take an hour once a week. This job comes with very flexible hours. I will tell you what day I would need you, and you would pick a time on that day that you would come. There is no set required time that you have to come each day. The rate for this job will be $13 an hour; however, you are usually not there longer than an hour, so it usually turns out to $13 per day. If you are interested in helping me out and scheduling an interview, contact me at (612)430-3233 or at dipaolaz@augsburg.edu.