Augsburg University News and Announcements
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submitted by mollberg@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg University Writing Center is open and be ready to support your writing this semester! Our current hours are Sunday–Thursday, 5–8 p.m. (in-person only), with plans to expand our hours in October. We are located across from Advising on the second floor of the library.
At the Writing Center, trained peer tutors work with writers at all levels and in all disciplines. Whether you are just beginning an assignment and need help generating ideas, in the middle of a draft and looking for feedback on structure or clarity, or polishing a final version before submitting, our tutors are here to help. They can also support you in developing stronger arguments, refining your style, citing sources, and building effective revision strategies.
You can bring in any kind of writing project—course essays, research papers, lab reports, resumes, personal statements, creative pieces, or even application materials. No matter the stage of the process or the type of writing, tutors provide constructive, supportive feedback that is focused on helping you grow as a writer.
Stop by during open hours to meet with a tutor and make the most of your writing this semester!
submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu
Hello Augsburg students, faculty, and staff,
Over the next 3 years, Augsburg will be changing its primary information system (called Unit4 or formerly Agresso) to Workday. This change will involve moving from our current campus-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system with numerous third-party systems to Workday’s, cloud-based ERP system.
Workday is currently used by Hamline University, Carleton College, and Minnesota State is transitioning to Workday. 60% of Minnesota’s top 20 employers use Workday and 50% of private sector employees in Minnesota are employed by companies that use Workday (statistics provided by Workday).
This will be a complex, multi-year, campus-wide project that involves how we manage student records, registration, human resources, finances, and more. Simply put, how you interact with Augsburg as a student or employee will be changing and improving once we have made the change. How you register for classes, record time worked and time off, submit grades for your courses, and so on—all will be modernized and, ideally, improved.
Such a change can be both exciting and daunting for people so we intend to support you in this transition with information, communication, training, and campus engagement as the project moves forward.
On the project web page https://sites.augsburg.edu/it/about-it/cloud-erp-project/ you’ll find information on project timeline, decision process, and project goals. If you have any questions about the project please feel free to reach out to me at any time.
– Scott Krajewski ’94, ’21 MBA
AVP for IT
submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu
Learn how TIAA investment models work within your retirement plan and how to choose the option that best fits your financial goals. This one-hour session will help employees understand model features, risk levels, and how to make informed decisions for long-term retirement success.
Who: Faculty & Staff Employees
When: Tuesday, October 14, 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Where: Webinar (register below)
Cost: Free
submitted by freder@augsburg.edu
Open Enrollment, the annual period when benefits-eligible employees make their benefit choices for the coming year, begins Monday, November 3, and continues through Sunday, November 16. This is the only time of year when you may elect or change your benefits, unless you experience a qualifying life event.
All benefits-eligible employees are encouraged to attend open enrollment information sessions. The first session will be held virtually on Thursday, October 30, at 1:00 PM.
The 2026 Benefit Guide will be available before the first information session– watch A-mail for the announcement.
Open Enrollment is passive this year – if you do not submit updated information, change, or waive your coverage, you will have the same coverage as 2025. However, if there are no elections to your Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare, limited purpose, or dependent care) or Health Savings Account, your elections will be zero for the 2026 benefit year.
No Action:
– Benefits plans stay the same
– FSA & Dependent Care deductions: $0 (locked in for 2026)
– HSA deductions: $0 (can change at any time)
Mark your calendar to attend the following Zoom information sessions. Zoom links will be provided via A-mail.
10/30, 1:00 PM – General Open Enrollment Session
11/3, 12:00 PM – General Open Enrollment Session (this session will be recorded and posted on the Human Resources Website)
11/6, 9:00 AM – General Open Enrollment Session
11/6, 3:30 PM – Computer Lab (open enrollment help)
11/11, 9:00 AM – Computer Lab (open enrollment help)
11/11, 3:30 PM – HSA Education Webinar (Hosted by NFP)
Effective January 1, 2026, Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave (MNPFML) begins! Information sessions on Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave will be in November; more information to come!
Add these events to your Google calendar! Visit the HR website sites.augsburg.edu/hr and add the Payroll and Benefits calendar.
Email hr@augsburg.edu with any questions about these events.
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
10/09/2025: Payroll & Benefits Administrator – Temporary
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000086918681-payroll-benefits-administrator-temporary
10/07/2025: Ice Arena Attendant (Full-Time)
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000086230361-ice-arena-attendant-full-time-
10/07/2025: Maintenance Operator
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000086177407-maintenance-operator
10/06/2025: Costume Designer and Costume Shop Manager
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000085955686-costume-designer-and-costume-shop-manager
10/03/2025: Multicultural Life Student Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000085614025-multicultural-life-student-specialist-
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
10/09/2025: Student: Sabo Center & Campus Kitchen Leader
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000086946175-student-sabo-center-campus-kitchen-leader
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 12:00 pm for 20 minutes of being, not doing to start your week. This week, Rachel Svanoe Moynihan, Somatic Coach, will lead mindfulness.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 12:00 pm to hear Koji Acquavia, a Soto Zen priest and teacher at the Clouds in the Water Zen Center, share his story of commitment in the next installment of “Living Stories.” “Living Stories” is a series co-hosted by the Department of Religion and Philosophy, Augsburg Interfaith Institute, and Campus Ministry. Each month we will hear stories of commitment from across traditions.
submitted by ccharles@augsburg.edu
Staff and faculty join Kathy & Cassie, from the CLASS office ,on October 14, 12:20-2:20 pm, for an in person workshop highlighting how we perceive disability, how we create a more welcoming and inclusive experience for disabled folks and recognizing disability as diversity. This workshop is part of the Diversity & Inclusion Certificate Program. Register via the Equity & Inclusion Initiatives events calendar.
submitted by green5@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s acclaimed brass faculty will present a recital on tonight in Hoversten Chapel at 7pm. They will perform an exciting program of solo and brass quintet music.
The recital is free and open to the public.
Performers:
Lynn Erickson, Trumpet
Kenneth Green, Trumpet
Nick White, French Horn
Scott Agster, Trombone
Jason Tanksley, Tuba
Brian De Young, Piano & Organ
Date: Monday, October 13th
Time: 7pm
Location: Hoversten Chapel
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
In partnership with Augsburg, the Minnesota Private College Council is asking the state legislature to support college affordability for all students in Minnesota.
If you receive the Minnesota State Grant, we invite you to write a short note to your state legislators to help ensure you and future generations of Auggies continue to receive crucial financial support. Sharing your story with legislators only takes a few minutes, but it makes a lasting impact.
Join us at Augsburg’s Letters to Legislators event tomorrow:
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Christensen Center Lobby
All you have to do is stop by! We’ll take care of the rest, including providing you with writing supplies, a sample note, info about your legislators, and more.
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
Augsburg students, faculty, and staff are invited to hear from candidates in the 2025 Minneapolis mayoral election at a special forum on campus on October 15. All candidates were invited to participate and at least eight candidates have confirmed their attendance, including Omar Fateh, DeWayne Davis, and Jazz Hampton. The forum will be moderated by Aidan Wippich, Augsburg Day Student Government head of staff.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
12–1 p.m. (doors open at 11:30)
Sateren Auditorium
Please note:
—This event is not open to the general public.
—All Augsburg community members will need to show an Augsburg ID at the door.
—For security, bags will be checked prior to entrance. It is strongly recommended that attendees not bring bags if at all possible.
Submit questions for the candidates in advance using this form.
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