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Interested in Working With Young People? – Consider a Youth Studies Minor Class This Spring

submitted by finka2@augsburg.edu

Youth Studies 220 (YST 220) will provide students with practical perspectives and experiences in work with children and youth from interdisciplinary perspectives. We will cover both theoretical frameworks for liberatory and culturally grounded work with youth and focused examinations of different types of youth work. Throughout the course, we will consider how our own positionality and experiences affect our engagements in work with youth and children.

The course is offered in Spring 2026 from 3:40-5:10PM on Tuesdays/Thursdays and is taught by Professor Kao Nou Moua.

Why a Youth Studies Minor?

This minor prepares you to work with and advocate for youth more effectively. You will develop knowledge and skills for working with young people from a variety of professions, including:

Teacher
Social Worker
Therapist
Nurse
Religious Leader
Scientist
Youth Program Coordinator

This minor can enrich many majors! This includes:

Social Work
Education
Psychology
Nursing
Sociology
Communications
Environmental Studies
Theater
Urban Studies
Critical Race and Ethnic Studies
Religion

Youth Studies Minor

New Course: The History of Migration and Immigration from Africa

submitted by devries@augsburg.edu

HIS 440: Black Migrations to the United States (Prerequisite: ENL 111)
Spring 2026

Tuesday / Thursday 10:10 11:40AM (on campus)
Taught by Prof. Ibrahim Hirsi

Course Description

An estimated 48 million people in the United States identify as Black. Their migrations—forced and voluntary—began in 1619 and continue to the present day. They came from Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and South and Central America. Many are descendants of enslaved people; others have emerged from places like Somalia and Ethiopia and Ghana and Jamaica. This course provides an overview of the journeys and experiences of African Americans and Black migrants and examines their unbroken ties—imagined and real—to the African continent. The course draws from a wide range of interdisciplinary sources, exposing students to major historical themes and significant Black figures. Through lectures, discussions, and thesis-driven writing assignments, students gain a substantive understanding of the African diaspora’s historical formation and develop critical reading and writing skills essential to successful careers.

Prof. Ibrahim Hirsi is completing his Ph.D. in Immigration History at the University of Minnesota, after working as a journalist for the Sahan Journal, MinnPost, and Minnesota Public Radio. In addition to English, he speaks Somali, Arabic, and Swahili.

General Announcements

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

Engaged in a Student Success Initiative on Campus? Tell Us About It

submitted by klobassa@augsburg.edu

The Joint Student Success Committee is excited to launch the Student Success Initiatives Inventory. Our goals with this inventory include:
Conducting a comprehensive analysis of the initiatives we have in place to serve our students
Better understand where we are doing well and where we may have gaps.
Using this information to inform/refine our persistence action plan.

We are asking colleagues across campus to submit student success initiatives using this form: https://forms.gle/EekkDbehm4W4tFAH9

Our goal is to have responses in by Wednesday, Nov. 19. For a reminder of what is included in the submission form and for FAQ information, click here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a9DnX-6azIDO38ied4pmPZI6NaH_LDPCwIO9zMIzKuc/edit?usp=sharing. If you have any questions as you are completing the inventory, please reach out to Vern Klobassa (klobassa@augsburg.edu).

Focus Groups on Human Sexuality

submitted by mouakao@augsburg.edu

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is beginning the process of reconsideration of a subsection of the social statement on Human Sexuality: Gift and Trust. As part of this work, we are conducting focus groups to inform the development of education resources on the Lutheran understanding of conscience. If you are interested in participating, please complete the form below to help us determine if you qualify for one of the study activities and focus groups.

To learn more about the ELCA Human Sexuality-Gift and Trust Study Process, please visit: https://www.elca.org/faith/faith-and-society/current-social-writing-projects/human-sexuality-gift-and-trust-reconsiderations

Focus Group Application Form

Apply for Travelers EDGE: Scholarship, Mentorship, Internship, Career Development+

submitted by nguyenma@augsburg.edu

Recruiting now for the Travelers EDGE program. This program offers scholarship, mentorship, internship, professional development and more!

Seeking first-year students with 3.0+ GPA in the following majors:
– Accounting
– Business Admin/Management
– Communicationss
– Computer Science
– Economics
– Finance
– International Business
– Math
– MIS
– Marketing

Attend an informational sessions to learn more about the program, hear from Scholars/Alumni, and get application tips!

– Thursday November 20th, 2025 | 4:30-5:30pm Hagfors 106
– Tuesday December 2nd, 2025 | 4:30-5:30pm Hagfors 150 B/C
– Wednesday December 10th, 2025 | 12-1pm On Zoom. Please register to get the link.

Application and More Info Here!

Are you Muslim? Click Here for an Opportunity to Talk About Your Experiences

submitted by khanss@augsburg.edu

As-salamualaikum! My name is Sana Khan and I am currently a clinical psychology doctoral study student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about how the mental health and religiosity of Muslim college students is impacted by Islamophobia and I would love to have you be a part of my study! The study will consist of an initial screener to make sure eligibility criteria is met and then scheduling an interview in which I ask you questions about your demographics and experience as a Muslim college student as related to Islam, religiosity, and Islamophobia. The interview should take approximately 45 minutes to an hour to complete. To thank you for your participation, upon completion of your interview, there will be an option at the end for you to enter your information to receive a $10 Visa gift card. If you are interested in participating, please contact me at my email listed below. I appreciate you taking time to consider being a part of my project. Please contact Sana Khan at khanss@augsburg.edu to determine eligibility.

Event Announcements

Staff and Faculty Holiday Party – Thursday, December 18

submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu

Faculty and Staff Holiday Party
Thursday, December 18, 2025 | 3–5 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel | Foss Center

You are invited to attend the annual faculty and staff holiday party! Celebrate the completion of a successful semester and the holiday season with colleagues on campus. Light food and beverages will be provided.

If you need accommodations, please call the University Events department at 612.330.1104 or email events@augsburg.edu.

To support our community, please consider bringing nonperishable food or hygiene product donations for Campus Cupboard. A list of preferred/needed items is linked below.

Suggested items for Campus Cupboard

TODAY: Stories of Global Learning Panel – Wednesday, November 19

submitted by morgans1@augsburg.edu

Come Celebrate International Education Week With Us!

This event will feature a panel of international students, international faculty, and study abroad alumni who will share how global experiences have impacted them both personally and academically. Come hear their stories!

Wednesday, November 19th
12:20 – 1:00PM
Marshall Room (CC)

Thursday: MN Paid Leave Webinar – All Employees

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

Minnesota’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave (MN PFML) program begins January 1, 2026. This is a significant change that will affect all employees.

This statewide program provides partially paid time off for qualifying medical and family leaves. This applies to all our employees, including faculty, staff, adjunct faculty, and student employees.

This program will be funded, in part, by new employee payroll deductions starting in 2026.

You’re Invited: Your Guide to MN Paid Family & Medical Leave
To help you understand how this new program will impact you, your pay, and your existing benefits, please join us for an informational webinar.

Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Time: 12:30 – 1:30 PM
Presented by: Our partners at NFP and Unum

At the webinar, you will learn:

– What counts as a “qualifying leave”
– How benefit amounts are calculated
– How to apply for leave
– How the new payroll deductions will work
The webinar will be recorded and shared afterwards.

Additional Details
Our Partner: We have selected Unum to administer our PFML benefits. Many of you already know Unum as our provider for life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability.

State Resources: You can learn more about the state’s program directly at the MN DEED Paid Leave website. https://mn.gov/deed/paidleave/

Register for the Webinar

TODAY at Noon, Community Changemakers: Making Art for Community Movements Talk

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Join the Sabo Center Community Engagement Council’s Community Changemakers and the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute in welcoming Sean Lim to campus. Sean works with EPNI, Spill Paint Not Oil and other community groups & Movements to make art that draws attention to social and political problems. He’ll be giving a talk about his work and we’ll come up with some ideas for Banner and Poster workshops happening in the next two weeks! Coffee and cookies will be served.

Stay tuned for a call for project proposals with EPNI in December! Funding and support will be available for course engagements, events, campus projects and whatever else you might dream up with the amazing team of peeps who work with EPNI.

Sean Lim: Making Movement Art Talk
Wednesday, November 19, Noon to 1:00 pm
Oren Gateway Center, Room 100

Sean Lim: Movement Art Workshop – Banner Making
Monday, November 24, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Christensen Center, East Commons

Sean Lim: Movement Art Workshop – Screen-printing Posters
Monday, December 1, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Christensen Center, East Commons

Daniel Colton Schmidt: Finance & Fundraising for Community Movements
Monday, December 1, Noon – 1:00pm
Oren Gateway Center, Room 100

Visit https://linktr.ee/epnifarm to learn more about EPNI. Learn more about Community Changemakers here: https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/community-changemakers/

Daily Chapel: Muntadher Aljebery

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 12:00 pm to hear Imam Muntadher Aljebery who serves the Shia Muslim community in Minneapolis 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.

Volunteers Needed at Advent Vespers

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Be a part of our 46th Annual Advent Vespers on Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6. Volunteers are needed before each performance to welcome guests to Central Lutheran Church and to staff the will-call table. Volunteers are needed on Friday from 6:00 – 7:00 pm prior to the 7:00 pm service, and on Saturday, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm for the early service and from 4:00 – 5:00 pm prior to the 5:00 pm service. After volunteering, stay for the performance! Please contact Janice Dames at dames@augsburg.edu with any questions.

Sign up to volunteer: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdEBYB57knVl0TUZYsGOTUDiDDdUfK-Mae1Vatd1uxKIbGaw/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Symphony Orchestra Concert – Friday, November 21

submitted by urrizaly@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg Symphony Orchestra presents:
Heroic Harmonies: Music of Courage and Resilience
Friday, November 21, 2025
7 p.m.
Sateren Auditorium
Free

The music department invites you to an evening of orchestral music presented by the Augsburg Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Mark Elliot Bergman, featuring soloists Azariah Myart-Young, Sydney Elliot, and Andres Johnson.
This program brings together works that, in different ways, reflect on the idea of heroism. Battle inspires courage and intensity. Méditation offers a moment of inward reflection and the strength to change. Don Quixotte Burlesque playfully explores the determination, sometimes misguided, of a dreamer striving toward impossible ideals. Finally, Beethoven’s Overture to The Creatures of Prometheus embodies the heroic spirit of art itself, bringing light and inspiration to humanity.

Check out more upcoming music events.

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