Augsburg University News and Announcements
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The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/02/2025: Student: Community Service Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000096701420-student-community-service-officer
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/03/2025: Senior Administrative Coordinator, Institutional Advancement
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000096873265-senior-administrative-coordinator-institutional-advancement-
12/03/2025: Academic Advisor
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000096868125-academic-advisor
12/02/2025: Overnight Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000096689509-overnight-public-safety-officer
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
submitted by starckl@augsburg.edu
Are you a student, faculty, or staff member who likes to hear good stories? Do you have a poem to share? Are you looking for a creative arts break during the last week of classes?
Whether you come just to listen or to perform your work, we hope that you’ll join us for an open mic night in Sateren Auditorium on Wednesday, December 10th at 7pm. Hosted by the Narrative Arts Department of the Schwartz School of the Arts, this event will gather together creative writers, filmmakers, and performers for a cozy evening of inspiration and community. If you’re interested in sharing your work at the event, please let us know via this Google form.
If you’re still deciding–-or just want to come to listen and applaud and have a snack or two-–please mark your calendars for December 10th!
submitted by devries@augsburg.edu
You’re invited to the annual Memorial Hall holiday soiree!
Everyone welcome — Students, Staff, Faculty, Friends …
Thursday, December 11
3:30 – 5:00 pm
Memorial 111 and spilling into the surrounding hallways
Pizza, holiday snacks, and beverages provided
Sponsored by the first and second floor departments and programs of Memorial Hall: American Indian Studies; Critical Race and Ethnic Studies; Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies; History; Political Science; and Social Work
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.
submitted by kelleyf@augsburg.edu
Hello all! QIPOC is hosting our yearly holiday party in collaboration with StepUP next Tuesday, December 9th, from 5 – 7:30 pm in the Christensen Student Lounge. Come in your ugly sweater or a Santa hat! We will provide dinner, festive activities (gingerbread houses), a karaoke station, a mocktail station, and free gift bags! All are welcome and encouraged to celebrate with us! ❄️
submitted by philldal@augsburg.edu
Hello Auggies! In this month’s URGO Newsletter, we are drawing your attention to upcoming deadlines for two nationally competitive scholarships: Boren and Goldwater. These are great opportunities for undergraduates. As you may recall, last year, two Auggies received the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship! Additionally, URGO 2026 Summer Research Applications are now open! You can learn more about them in our newsletter and access the link to apply!
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 12:00 pm to hear Bishop Mark Hanson, Interfaith Institute Fellow, preach on expectations.
submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu
Another year, another Late Night Breakfast! Take a break from your rigorous studies and enjoy an assortment of great food free of charge! We hope to see you at the Commons on December 8 from 9-10:30 p.m.
This year’s menu:
Belgian waffles
Hashbrowns
Cheese omelettes
Beef sausage patties (Halal)
Pork sausage links
Donut holes
Assorted pastries and desserts
Lucky Street sushi
Soft serve ice cream with toppings bar
Coffee
Juice
submitted by cliftonk@augsburg.edu
Staff Senate is bringing colleagues together by creating intimate opportunities to connect, collaborate, and discover the amazing work happening across our campus.
Next Up: Open House with Lindell Library
When: Thursday, 12/11 from 9:30 – 11
Where: Lindell Library Clubhouse (First Floor)
What to expect:
Complimentary donuts and refreshments
A firsthand look at latest improvements and enhancements
Optional behind-the-scenes tours of our archives (a rare peek into our collection!)
Don’t forget to make a reading plan for winter break!
We can’t wait to see you there!
submitted by vaneck@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Biology Department’s rooftop greenhouse grows an appreciation for and deeper understanding of the plants of our planet. The greenhouse is open to the Augsburg campus community on the first Friday of every month this semester, from noon to 3pm. The Augsburg community is invited to come see what we’ve got growing on, enjoy the tropical atmosphere and marvel at hundreds of plant species from all over the world.
The final First Friday of 2025 is this today, December 5, 12pm—3pm. The greenhouse is located on the 4th floor of the Hagfors Center.
Stay updated on greenhouse activities by following us on Instagram!
submitted by rodrig@augsburg.edu
The TRIO/SSS Office will be closed Friday, December 5th for an all staff training.
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Friday, December 5, 2025
8:00 PM–11:00 PM
All Ages
$20 Advance, $25 Day of Show
This is a standing show with an open floor.
Black Market Brass is back again to showcase their continuing collaboration with Minnesota’s own Obi Original. Following a sold out night celebrating the initial release, ‘Battle Ready,’ they’re returning just as hard-hitting as they’ve started it. It’s going to be a dance-heavy evening making sure to turn the heat up on a cold MN night.
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
The Mixed Blood Theatre cordially invites you and the Augsburg Community to attend our production of The Happiness Gym – A National New Play Network Rolling Premiere, based on an original concept by Ken Weitzman! Co-directed by Alejandro Tey and Mark Valdez. This production uses the tenets of positive psychology to craft exercises that engage the Twin Cities community in uses of good news, gratitude, and connection.
Link to register: https://mixedblood.com/the-happiness-gym/
Come to the Happiness Gym if:
You believe there is revolution in meaningful connection.
Need a break from the 24 hour news cycle.
Burnout threatens to pull you from the people and causes you care about.
You want to cultivate happiness using science!
PRICING
Free. Our work is guided by deep community engagement and rooted in Radical Hospitality. We eliminate barriers that prevent people from participating due to lack of resources, racism, physical accessibility, gender discrimination, or other barriers. Tickets are available at no cost to attendees.
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
At the Sabo Center, we work closely with the many and varied communities on campus and in our neighborhoods. Our Somali neighbors are currently facing dire threats and violence. There are many ways that we can support and protect our neighbors, please read our most recent blog post to learn more about how you can help.
https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/2025/12/04/solidarity-and-supports-for-our-somali-neighbors/
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Join us for two days of art, creativity, and celebration of local Indigenous artists and makers. The From Heart to Hands Arts & Crafts Market highlights handmade work rooted in culture, tradition, and contemporary expression. Whether you are looking to support local artists, find meaningful gifts, or simply spend time in community, we hope you will join us!
December 6th and 7th, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Minneapolis American Indian Center — Two Rivers Gallery
1530 E. Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
This event supports and uplifts Indigenous artists connected to the American Indian Cultural Corridor and the broader community. Your presence and participation directly contribute to sustaining this work.
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Over the last two months, the Sabo Center has hosted our inaugural Community Changemakers collaborators, the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute, for six talks and three workshops with EPNI staff. We’re now inviting proposals from our campus community, including students, staff, and faculty, for projects to be completed in collaboration with EPNI in the spring semester.
These projects work to build relationships with EPNI staff and community members and bring their knowledge and experience to campus while providing experiential and community engaged learning experiences for our campus communities. Proposals may be organized around an event, course development, lesson plan, campus project or whatever else you might imagine.
Some examples for potential projects might include:
→ connecting a student group or class to work with Forest Hunt to revitalize the Indigenous Student Plot in the Community Garden
→ bringing Sean Lim to your class or student organization to collaboratively plan and complete an art project (banner, screen prints, stickers, buttons) around an issue or event
→ invite Kieran Morris to class to talk about the uses and importance of community gardens and urban farms for building and sustaining communities
Applications will be accepted until Friday, December 12th. Applicants will receive responses on Friday, December 19th. Please submit your proposal using the Google Form linked below or email Jenean Gilmer to discuss your ideas. You can find additional details in the form to submit proposals. Please reach out to Jenean with any questions or concerns at gilmerje@augsburg.edu.
Google Form for project proposals: https://forms.gle/iTzetmGn6bjQEpiu5
Read more about the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute (https://linktr.ee/epnifarm) and Community Changemakers (https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/community-changemakers/).
submitted by yoon@augsburg.edu
Who: SoNS and HSS faculty
What: AI-Informed Assignment Quick-start workshop (update one existing assignment)
When/where: Monday, December 8, 3:30–4:30 p.m., Marshall Room
Details and sign-up: http://go.augsburg.edu/aipilot
Stipend: for each completed assignment update (up to two per faculty member)
Description
Are you teaching in SoNS or HSS and wondering how to set a clear AI policy for one assignment without redesigning your whole course?
This year Augsburg is piloting an AI-Informed Assignment project in the School of Natural Sciences (SoNS) and Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS). The pilot focuses on one concrete task: updating a single existing assignment so that your AI policy is transparent, students can briefly provide evidence of any AI use (if allowed), and compliance with that policy is gradable – all without the use of AI-detectors.
At the Quick-start workshop, please bring one existing assignment that could benefit from a clearer AI policy. By the end of the hour, you should have a solid draft of an “AI-informed assignment update,” plus a plan to finalize it in January or to apply the approach to another assignment.
To learn more or indicate interest, visit the pilot page at http://go.augsburg.edu/aipilot. The site links to a brief Overview and Starter Kit, and to a single Intake & Submission Form you can use to sign up for the workshop, request a consult, or request an optional pre-paid BoodleBox seat (a faculty-only AI tool). Participation in this round is limited to SoNS and HSS faculty.
submitted by reinhard@augsburg.edu
Did you know that 9 out of 10 employers rely on employees with language skills other than English? Study a language to enhance your resume and your future.
As you finalize your registration plans for spring semester, keep these ideas in mind:
In the 2025 catalog, both SPA 111 and 112 fulfill EITHER Language & Oral Communication OR Local & Global Perspectives. Take 111 and 112 and you will complete both of these General Ed. requirements!
In the pre-2025 catalog, SPA 111 fulfills Modern Language 1 and SPA 112 completes Modern Language 2.
To see language classes offered in the spring semester, go to the Registrar’s site and search for Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies.
submitted by mark@augsburg.edu
Please join the Clinical Psychology PsyD program in the East Commons (in the upper level of Christensen Center) on Monday, December 8th from 11:30am-12:30pm, where our graduate students will present their dissertation research proposals. Students will cover a wide range of topics, from TBI and substance use in veterans, to religious affiliation, social support, and self-harm in sexual minorities, to accessing assessment services in the autism community. Light refreshments will be provided!
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.
submitted by finka2@augsburg.edu
The SEED Coalition issues annual awards for community and civic engaged students, educators, and community partners. The Sabo Center is soliciting nominations for the following awards:
Student Civic Leadership Award (student): Recognizes a student or group who model civic responsibility and leadership through initiative, collaboration, and community building, integrating civic engagement into their college experience.
Civic Educator Award (staff or faculty): Recognizes a faculty or staff member who models civic responsibility by supporting students’ civic development and strengthening a culture of engagement on campus through their teaching, mentorship, or leadership.
Community Partner Award (community partner): Recognizes a community-based partner or organization that enriches both educational and community outcomes through sustained, reciprocal partnerships with a college or university.
Community Collaboration Award (student, staff, faculty, department, or community partner): Recognizes a project or initiative co-created by campus and community partners that showcases meaningful collaboration and exemplifies the campus’s civic and community engagement, contributing to both student learning and community well-being.
Individuals can self-nominate or be nominated by another person.
Nominations due February 1st, 2025.
submitted by vaneck@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Biology Department’s rooftop greenhouse grows an appreciation for and deeper understanding of the plants of our planet. The greenhouse is open to the Augsburg campus community on the first Friday of every month this semester, from noon to 3pm. The Augsburg community is invited to come see what we’ve got growing on, enjoy the tropical atmosphere and marvel at hundreds of plant species from all over the world.
The final First Friday of 2025 is this week, December 5, 12pm—3pm. The greenhouse is located on the 4th floor of the Hagfors Center.
Stay updated on greenhouse activities by following us on Instagram!
submitted by aljaffer@augsburg.edu
Please join us for Courageous Voices, an evening of storytelling and conversation that centers the gifts our immigrant and refugee communities bring to Minneapolis—language, culture, family networks, resilience, and hope at the Chapel of Augsburg. The program is led by Yacoub Aljaffery and presented in collaboration with the THRIVE program of education.
On this night, Areli will share her first-generation journey and the strength she draws from family, and Fadumo will reflect on moving from a refugee camp to a life of service and leadership. We’ll also hear from five high school students from Hiawatha Academies in a live panel—lifting up the assets they carry and the futures they are building.
This event is for everyone—students, staff, neighbors, and friends. Come to listen, learn, and celebrate the stories that shape our campus and our city.
When: Thursday, December 4, 5:00–6:30 p.m.
Where: The Chapel
submitted by hughessc@augsburg.edu
Please join the Clinical Psychology PsyD program in the East Commons (in the upper level of Christensen Center) on Monday, December 8th from 11:30am-12:30pm, where our graduate students will present their dissertation research proposals. Students will cover a wide range of topics, from TBI and substance use in veterans, to religious affiliation, social support, and self-harm in sexual minorities, to accessing assessment services in the autism community. Light refreshments will be provided!
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.
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
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
Community Service Officers (CSOs) provide non-enforcement safety support for Augsburg University.
CSOs are an essential part of maintaining a safe, welcoming, and supportive campus environment.
– Conducting building walk-throughs to identify hazards, unsecured spaces, or safety concerns.
– Unlocking and locking academic areas on a set schedule or by request.
– Providing safe walking escorts to members of the community.
– Serving as approachable representatives of Public Safety in day-to-day campus life.
– Assisting, when requested, with working campus events where the Department of Public Safety
– is requested or required by university policy.
Scheduling & Hours
– Monday – Friday, 8pm – 12am
– 12 hours per week
Work-study eligible students welcome.
Compensation and Benefits
– Rate of Pay: $15.97/hour
– Minnesota Sick and Safe Time
– Not eligible for health insurance benefits
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/02/2025: Student: Community Service Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000096701420-student-community-service-officer
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
Summary of Position
The Public Safety Officer is responsible for fostering and maintaining a safe learning and working environment for the Augsburg University Community. This environment is attained through proactive patrol of the campus buildings and ground and through positive interactions with the community we serve.
Available Officer Schedules
– Overnight shift: 10:00PM – 6:30AM
Days the officer is scheduled are negotiable, and regularly scheduled weekend shifts are required.
Primary Responsibilities
– Creating and maintaining a safe learning and working environment for members of the Augsburg University Community.
– Provide required services to the Augsburg University Community, including: walking or driving escorts, locking and unlocking of campus buildings according to class schedules and events, and providing information and assistance to the community as needed.
– Respond to emergency and non-emergency requests for assistance. Initiate and coordinate Police, Fire, and EMS response as needed.
– Monitor campus activities and facilities through proactive patrol and observation.
– Identify after hours’ facilities issues and assist in the coordination of emergency maintenance response.
– Prepare required incident reports completely and accurately for all security and safety related activities.
– Regularly monitor and use critical infrastructure systems, including: CCTV systems, fire alarm panels, automation systems, alarms, access card systems, and parking enforcement systems.
– All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).
Work Environment and Physical Demands
– Typical work environment is continually changing. Includes working in both indoor spaces and outdoors for long periods of time in varying weather conditions.
– Sitting, standing, or walking for long periods of time.
– Regular computer, phone, and office equipment use.
– Ability to drive a motor vehicle in order to patrol campus grounds and provide escorts.
– Ability to communicate in person and over the phone.
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/02/2025: Overnight Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000096689509-overnight-public-safety-officer
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Friday, December 5, 2025
8:00 PM–11:00 PM
All Ages
$20 Advance, $25 Day of Show
This is a standing show with an open floor.
Black Market Brass is back again to showcase their continuing collaboration with Minnesota’s own Obi Original. Following a sold out night celebrating the initial release, ‘Battle Ready,’ they’re returning just as hard-hitting as they’ve started it. It’s going to be a dance-heavy evening making sure to turn the heat up on a cold MN night.
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
The Mixed Blood Theatre cordially invites you and the Augsburg Community to attend our production of The Happiness Gym – A National New Play Network Rolling Premiere, based on an original concept by Ken Weitzman! Co-directed by Alejandro Tey and Mark Valdez. This production uses the tenets of positive psychology to craft exercises that engage the Twin Cities community in uses of good news, gratitude, and connection.
Link to register: https://mixedblood.com/the-happiness-gym/
Come to the Happiness Gym if:
You believe there is revolution in meaningful connection.
Need a break from the 24 hour news cycle.
Burnout threatens to pull you from the people and causes you care about.
You want to cultivate happiness using science!
PRICING
Free. Our work is guided by deep community engagement and rooted in Radical Hospitality. We eliminate barriers that prevent people from participating due to lack of resources, racism, physical accessibility, gender discrimination, or other barriers. Tickets are available at no cost to attendees.
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Join us for two days of art, creativity, and celebration of local Indigenous artists and makers. The From Heart to Hands Arts & Crafts Market highlights handmade work rooted in culture, tradition, and contemporary expression. Whether you are looking to support local artists, find meaningful gifts, or simply spend time in community, we hope you will join us!
December 6th and 7th, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Minneapolis American Indian Center — Two Rivers Gallery
1530 E. Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
This event supports and uplifts Indigenous artists connected to the American Indian Cultural Corridor and the broader community. Your presence and participation directly contribute to sustaining this work.
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Over the last two months, the Sabo Center has hosted our inaugural Community Changemakers collaborators, the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute, for six talks and three workshops with EPNI staff. We’re now inviting proposals from our campus community, including students, staff, and faculty, for projects to be completed in collaboration with EPNI in the spring semester.
These projects work to build relationships with EPNI staff and community members and bring their knowledge and experience to campus while providing experiential and community engaged learning experiences for our campus communities. Proposals may be organized around an event, course development, lesson plan, campus project or whatever else you might imagine.
Some examples for potential projects might include:
→ connecting a student group or class to work with Forest Hunt to revitalize the Indigenous Student Plot in the Community Garden
→ bringing Sean Lim to your class or student organization to collaboratively plan and complete an art project (banner, screen prints, stickers, buttons) around an issue or event
→ invite Kieran Morris to class to talk about the uses and importance of community gardens and urban farms for building and sustaining communities
Applications will be accepted until Friday, December 12th. Applicants will receive responses on Friday, December 19th. Please submit your proposal using the Google Form linked below or email Jenean Gilmer to discuss your ideas. You can find additional details in the form to submit proposals. Please reach out to Jenean with any questions or concerns at gilmerje@augsburg.edu.
Google Form for project proposals: https://forms.gle/iTzetmGn6bjQEpiu5
Read more about the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute (https://linktr.ee/epnifarm) and Community Changemakers (https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/community-changemakers/).
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
At the Sabo Center, we work closely with the many and varied communities on campus and in our neighborhoods. Our Somali neighbors are currently facing dire threats and violence. There are many ways that we can support and protect our neighbors, please read our most recent blog post to learn more about how you can help.
https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/2025/12/04/solidarity-and-supports-for-our-somali-neighbors/
https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/2025/12/04/solidarity-and-supports-for-our-somali-neighbors/
submitted by lynchss7@augsburg.edu
URGO SUMMER RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY PROGRAM: All disciplines welcome!
Phase 1 applications are due February 6th at 11:59 PM, so start talking with your faculty members now to learn about the research or creative activities happening in your department.
The URGO Summer Research/Creative Activity Program is an 11-week, on-campus program (May 18th – July 31st) where students are funded to conduct research with a faculty mentor. URGO provides full-time summer researchers (400 hours) with a $6,000 stipend and housing discount, while half-time researchers (200 hours) receive a $3,000 stipend and a housing discount.
URGO SUMMER RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY ASSISTANTSHIPS
URGO also provides funding for students to work for a professor as a research assistant on an ongoing research project. This is a 100-hour commitment over the course of the summer and comes with a $1,500 stipend. This is an excellent opportunity to try out research for the first time or focus on a specific aspect of a research project.
The Summer Research Info Packet and Phase 1 application can be found on URGO’s website, linked below. If you have questions, email urgo@augsburg.edu
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:50 am to hear El Egbert, a volunteer with Young Adults in Global Ministry, share about his experiences as a volunteer in Central Europe and how you can volunteer.
submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu
Another year, another Late Night Breakfast! Take a break from your rigorous studies and enjoy an assortment of great food free of charge! We hope to see you at the Commons on December 8 from 9-10:30 p.m.
This year’s menu:
Belgian waffles
Hashbrowns
Cheese omelettes
Beef sausage patties (Halal)
Pork sausage links
Donut holes
Assorted pastries and desserts
Lucky Street sushi
Soft serve ice cream with toppings bar
Coffee
Juice
submitted by reinhard@augsburg.edu
9 out of 10 employers rely on employees with language skills other than English! Study a language to enhance your resume and your future.
As you finalize your registration plans for spring semester, keep these ideas in mind:
In the 2025 catalog, both SPA 111 and 112 fulfill EITHER Language & Oral Communication OR Local & Global Perspectives. Take 111 and 112 and you will complete both of these General Ed. requirements!
In the pre-2025 catalog, SPA 111 fulfills Modern Language 1 and SPA 112 completes Modern Language 2.
To see language classes offered in the spring semester, go to the Registrar’s site and search for Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies.
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.
submitted by kelleyf@augsburg.edu
Hello all! QIPOC is hosting our yearly holiday party in collaboration with StepUP next Tuesday, December 9th, from 5 – 7:30 pm in the Christensen Student Lounge. Come in your ugly sweater or a Santa hat! We will provide dinner, festive activities (gingerbread houses), a karaoke station, a mocktail station, and free gift bags! All are welcome and encouraged to celebrate with us! ❄️
submitted by peacock@augsburg.edu
Shop local at the Seward Frolic and Holiday Art Market this Saturday, December 6. The event will feature special sales and events at local businesses in the Seward Neighborhood along with an art market showcasing local artists and artisans at the Mathews Park Recreation Center. Go to the link below for a list of participating businesses and other event details.
submitted by olsenkat@augsburg.edu
It’s that time of year – PA Program Holiday Coffee Fundraiser!
Support the PA Program, get yourself and your loved ones a gift, and help raise money for the St. Paul International Institute of Minnesota, which aids with job training and resources.
Sales goes now until December 9th.
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/augsburg-university-physician-assistant-coffee-sale
Bags are 19.50 per 12 oz of Medium Roast regular or cold brew and available for pick up Dec 15-18 in the PA breakroom in the basement of Riverside Park Plaza.
Don’t want coffee, but want to support? We accept direct donations though the site! Share with any friends and family looking for a boost this winter.
submitted by yoon@augsburg.edu
Who: SoNS and HSS faculty
What: AI-Informed Assignment Quick-start workshop (update one existing assignment)
When/where: Monday, December 8, 3:30–4:30 p.m., Marshall Room
Details and sign-up: http://go.augsburg.edu/aipilot
Stipend: for each completed assignment update (up to two per faculty member)
Description
Are you teaching in SoNS or HSS and wondering how to set a clear AI policy for one assignment without redesigning your whole course?
This year Augsburg is piloting an AI-Informed Assignment project in the School of Natural Sciences (SoNS) and Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS). The pilot focuses on one concrete task: updating a single existing assignment so that your AI policy is transparent, students can briefly provide evidence of any AI use (if allowed), and compliance with that policy is gradable – all without the use of AI-detectors.
At the Quick-start workshop, please bring one existing assignment that could benefit from a clearer AI policy. By the end of the hour, you should have a solid draft of an “AI-informed assignment update,” plus a plan to finalize it in January or to apply the approach to another assignment.
To learn more or indicate interest, visit the pilot page at http://go.augsburg.edu/aipilot. The site links to a brief Overview and Starter Kit, and to a single Intake & Submission Form you can use to sign up for the workshop, request a consult, or request an optional pre-paid BoodleBox seat (a faculty-only AI tool). Participation in this round is limited to SoNS and HSS faculty.
submitted by mollberg@augsburg.edu
The Writing Center will be closed today, 12/4. We will reopen for the week on Sunday 12/7. Please come see us!
The Augsburg University Writing Center is ready to support your final papers and projects this semester! Our hours are Sunday–Thursday, 5–8 p.m. (in-person only). 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 aljaffer@augsburg.edu
You are warmly invited to join us for the ESL 320 Linguistics Final Project Showcase!
Date: Thursday, December 11
Time: 2:00–3:30 p.m.
Location: Hagfors Lobby
Students in ESL 320: Linguistics will be presenting and displaying their final projects. You’ll find engaging activities and informative displays on phonology, morphology, syntax, and language acquisition—projects designed not only to teach, but also to help you see your own language in new and thought-provoking ways.
All students, faculty, and staff are invited to stop by, show support for our ESL 320 students, and learn from their hard work and insight. Come walk around, ask questions, participate in activities, and celebrate our students as they thrive and share their learning with our community.
submitted by aljaffer@augsburg.edu
You are warmly invited to join us for the ESL 320 Linguistics Final Project Showcase!
Date: Thursday, December 11
Time: 2:00–3:30 p.m.
Location: Hagfors Lobby
Students in ESL 320: Linguistics will be presenting and displaying their final projects. You’ll find engaging activities and informative displays on phonology, morphology, syntax, and language acquisition—projects designed not only to teach, but also to help you see your own language in new and thought-provoking ways.
All students, faculty, and staff are invited to stop by, show support for our ESL 320 students, and learn from their hard work and insight. Come walk around, ask questions, participate in activities, and celebrate our students as they thrive and share their learning with our community.
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.
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
submitted by reinhard@augsburg.edu
9 out of 10 employers rely on employees with language skills other than English! Study a language to enhance your resume and your future.
As you finalize your registration plans for spring semester, keep these ideas in mind:
In the 2025 catalog, both SPA 111 and 112 fulfill EITHER Language & Oral Communication OR Local & Global Perspectives. Take 111 and 112 and you will complete both of these General Ed. requirements!
In the pre-2025 catalog, SPA 111 fulfills Modern Language 1 and SPA 112 completes Modern Language 2.
To see language classes offered in the spring semester, go to the Registrar’s site and search for Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies.
submitted by starckl@augsburg.edu
Do you love hearing good stories? Do you have a poem to share? Are you looking for a creative arts break during the last week of classes?
Whether you come just to listen or to perform your work, we hope that you’ll join us for an open mic night in Sateren Auditorium on Wednesday, December 10th at 7pm. Hosted by the Narrative Arts Department of the Schwartz School of the Arts, this event will gather together creative writers, filmmakers, and performers for a cozy evening of inspiration and community.
If you’re interested in sharing your work at the event, please let us know via this Google form. If you’re still deciding–or just want to come to listen and applaud and have a snack or two–please mark your calendars for December 10th!
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.
submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu
Hiii,
Please save the date and join us to see the dogs and cats on Wednesday, December 3rd. It will be their last day here for this semester. Hope to see you!
Wednesday, December 3rd
Time: 12pm – 1pm
Location: CWC Lobby
https://www.instagram.com/p/DRu8oY8keCW/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
submitted by aljaffer@augsburg.edu
Please join us for Courageous Voices, an evening of storytelling and conversation that centers the gifts our immigrant and refugee communities bring to Minneapolis—language, culture, family networks, resilience, and hope at the Chapel of Augsburg. The program is led by Yacoub Aljaffery and presented in collaboration with the THRIVE program of education.
On this night, Areli will share her first-generation journey and the strength she draws from family, and Fadumo will reflect on moving from a refugee camp to a life of service and leadership. We’ll also hear from five high school students from Hiawatha Academies in a live panel—lifting up the assets they carry and the futures they are building.
This event is for everyone—students, staff, neighbors, and friends. Come to listen, learn, and celebrate the stories that shape our campus and our city.
When: Thursday, December 4, 5:00–6:30 p.m.
Where: The Chapel
submitted by carrigan@augsburg.edu
Come visit employer, St. Paul Academy & Summit School in the Christensen Center Lobby, TODAY from 11:30am-2:30pm.
submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu
Another year, another Late Night Breakfast! Take a break from your rigorous studies and enjoy an assortment of great food free of charge! We hope to see you at the Commons on December 8 from 9-10:30 p.m.
This year’s menu:
Belgian waffles
Hashbrowns
Cheese omelettes
Beef sausage patties (Halal)
Pork sausage links
Donut holes
Assorted pastries and desserts
Lucky Street sushi
Soft serve ice cream with toppings bar
Coffee
Juice
submitted by peacock@augsburg.edu
Shop local at the Seward Frolic and Holiday Art Market this Saturday, December 6. The event will feature special sales and events at local businesses in the Seward Neighborhood along with an art market showcasing local artists and artisans at the Mathews Park Recreation Center. Go to the link below for a list of participating businesses and other event details.
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
All faculty and staff are invited to the December Focused Conversation today. Join President Paul Pribbenow and Minnesota Private College Council President Paul Cerkvenik for a conversation about how Augsburg engages public policy issues on behalf of our students and higher education.
December Focused Conversation: Public Policy Engagement
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Marshall Room or via Zoom
Please note that an earlier version of the Zoom registration showed the wrong time; some folks who registered early may have received an 11:30 calendar appointment. The Focused Conversation will begin at 12:30 p.m.
To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the livestream link, visit the All Hands page.
submitted by vaneck@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Biology Department’s rooftop greenhouse grows an appreciation for and deeper understanding of the plants of our planet. The greenhouse is open to the Augsburg campus community on the first Friday of every month this semester, from noon to 3pm. The Augsburg community is invited to come see what we’ve got growing on, enjoy the tropical atmosphere and marvel at hundreds of plant species from all over the world.
The final First Friday of 2025 is this week, December 5, 12pm—3pm. The greenhouse is located on the 4th floor of the Hagfors Center.
Stay updated on greenhouse activities by following us on Instagram!
submitted by longj@augsburg.edu
Any package ordered to be delivered to the Augsburg campus should use this address:
Person’s Full Name
720 22nd Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55454
This gives the delivery person the best chance of delivering to the Shipping/Receiving room.
Most flex/third party delivery drivers are using a map program to know where to deliver to. Using the other campus addresses are causing packages to be left in different areas around campus and often outside the buildings that are locked.
submitted by yoon@augsburg.edu
Who: SoNS and HSS faculty
What: AI-Informed Assignment Quick-start workshop (update one existing assignment)
When/where: Monday, December 8, 3:30–4:30 p.m., Marshall Room
Details and sign-up: http://go.augsburg.edu/aipilot
Stipend: for each completed assignment update (up to two per faculty member)
Description
Are you teaching in SoNS or HSS and wondering how to set a clear AI policy for one assignment without redesigning your whole course?
This year Augsburg is piloting an AI-Informed Assignment project in the School of Natural Sciences (SoNS) and Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS). The pilot focuses on one concrete task: updating a single existing assignment so that your AI policy is transparent, students can briefly provide evidence of any AI use (if allowed), and compliance with that policy is gradable – all without the use of AI-detectors.
At the Quick-start workshop, please bring one existing assignment that could benefit from a clearer AI policy. By the end of the hour, you should have a solid draft of an “AI-informed assignment update,” plus a plan to finalize it in January or to apply the approach to another assignment.
To learn more or indicate interest, visit the pilot page at http://go.augsburg.edu/aipilot. The site links to a brief Overview and Starter Kit, and to a single Intake & Submission Form you can use to sign up for the workshop, request a consult, or request an optional pre-paid BoodleBox seat (a faculty-only AI tool). Participation in this round is limited to SoNS and HSS faculty.
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
The Mixed Blood Theatre cordially invites you and the Augsburg Community to attend our production of The Happiness Gym – A National New Play Network Rolling Premiere, based on an original concept by Ken Weitzman! Co-directed by Alejandro Tey and Mark Valdez. This production uses the tenets of positive psychology to craft exercises that engage the Twin Cities community in uses of good news, gratitude, and connection.
Link to register: https://mixedblood.com/the-happiness-gym/
Come to the Happiness Gym if:
You believe there is revolution in meaningful connection.
Need a break from the 24 hour news cycle.
Burnout threatens to pull you from the people and causes you care about.
You want to cultivate happiness using science!
PRICING
Free. Our work is guided by deep community engagement and rooted in Radical Hospitality. We eliminate barriers that prevent people from participating due to lack of resources, racism, physical accessibility, gender discrimination, or other barriers. Tickets are available at no cost to attendees.
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Join us for two days of art, creativity, and celebration of local Indigenous artists and makers. The From Heart to Hands Arts & Crafts Market highlights handmade work rooted in culture, tradition, and contemporary expression. Whether you are looking to support local artists, find meaningful gifts, or simply spend time in community, we hope you will join us!
December 6th and 7th, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Minneapolis American Indian Center — Two Rivers Gallery
1530 E. Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
This event supports and uplifts Indigenous artists connected to the American Indian Cultural Corridor and the broader community. Your presence and participation directly contribute to sustaining this work.
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Over the last two months, the Sabo Center has hosted our inaugural Community Changemakers collaborators, the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute, for six talks and three workshops with EPNI staff. We’re now inviting proposals from our campus community, including students, staff, and faculty, for projects to be completed in collaboration with EPNI in the spring semester.
These projects work to build relationships with EPNI staff and community members and bring their knowledge and experience to campus while providing experiential and community engaged learning experiences for our campus communities. Proposals may be organized around an event, course development, lesson plan, campus project or whatever else you might imagine.
Some examples for potential projects might include:
→ connecting a student group or class to work with Forest Hunt to revitalize the Indigenous Student Plot in the Community Garden
→ bringing Sean Lim to your class or student organization to collaboratively plan and complete an art project (banner, screen prints, stickers, buttons) around an issue or event
→ invite Kieran Morris to class to talk about the uses and importance of community gardens and urban farms for building and sustaining communities
Applications will be accepted until Friday, December 12th. Applicants will receive responses on Friday, December 19th. Please submit your proposal using the Google Form linked below or email Jenean Gilmer to discuss your ideas. You can find additional details in the form to submit proposals. Please reach out to Jenean with any questions or concerns at gilmerje@augsburg.edu.
Google Form for project proposals: https://forms.gle/iTzetmGn6bjQEpiu5
Read more about the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute (https://linktr.ee/epnifarm) and Community Changemakers (https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/community-changemakers/).
submitted by cliftonk@augsburg.edu
Staff Senate is bringing colleagues together by creating intimate opportunities to connect, collaborate, and discover the amazing work happening across our campus.
Our Next Open House is TODAY (12/3) with the Strommen Center from 10-11am.
Swing through for some treats and connect with each other and Strommen Staff.
submitted by olsenkat@augsburg.edu
It’s that time of year – PA Program Holiday Coffee Fundraiser!
Support the PA Program, get yourself and your loved ones a gift, and help raise money for the St. Paul International Institute of Minnesota, which aids with job training and resources.
Sales goes now until December 9th.
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/augsburg-university-physician-assistant-coffee-sale
Bags are 19.50 per 12 oz of Medium Roast regular or cold brew and available for pick up Dec 15-18 in the PA breakroom in the basement of Riverside Park Plaza.
Don’t want coffee, but want to support? We accept direct donations though the site! Share with any friends and family looking for a boost this winter.
submitted by chuma@augsburg.edu
I’ll be selling holiday candies in Christensen Center — stop by and grab something sweet!
Dates:
Wednesday, December 3rd (10am – 1pm)
Monday, December 8th (10am – 1pm)
Whether you’re looking for a quick pick-me-up, a gift for friends or family, or just need a study break, our handcrafted holiday candies make the perfect treat. Swing by our table, support an Augsburg employee-run business, and enjoy something delicious!
submitted by chuma@augsburg.edu
Join Madelyn Chu, Associate Director of PSEO, for a special PSEO Community Time as we head into finals week! Take a break, connect with fellow PSEO students, and refuel with pizza, and activities
This is the perfect opportunity to de-stress, ask questions, and win some prizes! We can’t wait to see you there for good food, great company, and a little fun.
Date: December 12th, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Location: Christensen Center (Fishbowl): Behind Einstein Bagels
Want to share your experience to earn a $5 gift-card? Submit your testimonial to us! We’d love to hear how your experience at Augsburg is going.
submitted by sheinfel@augsburg.edu
Come for food and drinks, enjoy activities and prizes at the Department of Religion & Philosophy Student Social: Samosa-Sambusa Sampling.
When: Wednesday Dec 3, 12:30-1:30
Where: Hagfors 165
Everyone is welcome!
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.
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
11/24/2025: Student: Campus Life Program Assistant
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000095170787-student-campus-life-program-assistant
submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu
Hiii,
Please save the date and join us to see the dogs and cats on Wednesday, December 3rd. It will be their last day here for this semester. Hope to see you!
Wednesday, December 3rd
Time: 12pm – 1pm
Location: CWC Lobby
https://www.instagram.com/p/DRu8oY8keCW/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
submitted by sheinfel@augsburg.edu
Come for food and drinks, enjoy activities and prizes at the Department of Religion & Philosophy Student Social: Samosa-Sambusa Sampling.
When: Wednesday Dec 3, 12:30-1:30
Where: Hagfors 165
Everyone is welcome!
submitted by chuma@augsburg.edu
I’ll be selling holiday candies in Christensen Center — stop by and grab something sweet!
Dates:
Wednesday, December 3rd (10am – 1pm)
Monday, December 8th (10am – 1pm)
Whether you’re looking for a quick pick-me-up, a gift for friends or family, or just need a study break, our handcrafted holiday candies make the perfect treat. Swing by our table, support an Augsburg employee-run business, and enjoy something delicious!
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:50 am for a “Blue Christmas” service, offering comfort for those who are hurting during the holidays.
submitted by caguanas@augsburg.edu
Human Resources is holding a training for anyone that supervises Student Employees on campus on TODAY from 1pm – 2pm.
This training will cover the following topics:
Student Eligibility
Job postings and hiring
Onboarding and Orientation
Augsburg policies and Federal Compliance
Timesheet Approvals and reminders
This training will be held via Zoom and will be recorded to be posted to the HR website. All student employee supervisors are invited to join for a refresher on these topics!
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Join us for two days of art, creativity, and celebration of local Indigenous artists and makers. The From Heart to Hands Arts & Crafts Market highlights handmade work rooted in culture, tradition, and contemporary expression. Whether you are looking to support local artists, find meaningful gifts, or simply spend time in community, we hope you will join us!
December 6th and 7th, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Minneapolis American Indian Center — Two Rivers Gallery
1530 E. Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
This event supports and uplifts Indigenous artists connected to the American Indian Cultural Corridor and the broader community. Your presence and participation directly contribute to sustaining this work.
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Students, staff and faculty of Augsburg University are welcome to submit proposals for collaborative projects with the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute as a part of the Sabo Center’s Community Changemakers program. Proposals may be organized around an event, course development, lesson plan, campus project or whatever else you might imagine. Funding is available for accepted proposals for up to $1000. If you have questions or would like to discuss a project in advance of submitting a proposal please contact Jenean Gilmer, gilmerje@augsburg.edu.
Please fill out this short Google form, which includes further details, no later than Friday, December 12th. Sabo Community Engagement Council members will review proposals and applicants will be notified of acceptance on Friday, December 19th.
Read more about the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute and Community Changemakers.
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.
submitted by vaneck@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Biology Department’s rooftop greenhouse grows an appreciation for and deeper understanding of the plants of our planet. The greenhouse is open to the Augsburg campus community on the first Friday of every month this semester, from noon to 3pm. The Augsburg community is invited to come see what we’ve got growing on, enjoy the tropical atmosphere and marvel at hundreds of plant species from all over the world.
The final First Friday of 2025 is this week, December 5, 12pm—3pm. The greenhouse is located on the 4th floor of the Hagfors Center.
Stay updated on greenhouse activities by following us on Instagram!
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.
submitted by yoon@augsburg.edu
Who: SoNS and HSS faculty
What: AI-Informed Assignment Quick-start workshop (update one existing assignment)
When/where: Monday, December 8, 3:30–4:30 p.m., Marshall Room
Details and sign-up: http://go.augsburg.edu/aipilot
Stipend: for each completed assignment update (up to two per faculty member)
Description
Are you teaching in SoNS or HSS and wondering how to set a clear AI policy for one assignment without redesigning your whole course?
This year Augsburg is piloting an AI-Informed Assignment project in the School of Natural Sciences (SoNS) and Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS). The pilot focuses on one concrete task: updating a single existing assignment so that your AI policy is transparent, students can briefly provide evidence of any AI use (if allowed), and compliance with that policy is gradable – all without the use of AI-detectors.
At the Quick-start workshop, please bring one existing assignment that could benefit from a clearer AI policy. By the end of the hour, you should have a solid draft of an “AI-informed assignment update,” plus a plan to finalize it in January or to apply the approach to another assignment.
To learn more or indicate interest, visit the pilot page at http://go.augsburg.edu/aipilot. The site links to a brief Overview and Starter Kit, and to a single Intake & Submission Form you can use to sign up for the workshop, request a consult, or request an optional pre-paid BoodleBox seat (a faculty-only AI tool). Participation in this round is limited to SoNS and HSS faculty.
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
All faculty and staff are invited to the December Focused Conversation tomorrow, December 3. Join President Paul Pribbenow and Minnesota Private College Council President Paul Cerkvenik for a conversation about how Augsburg engages public policy issues on behalf of our students and higher education.
December Focused Conversation: Public Policy Engagement
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Marshall Room or via Zoom
Please note that an earlier version of the Zoom registration showed the wrong time; some folks who registered early may have received an 11:30 calendar appointment. The Focused Conversation will begin at 12:30 p.m.
To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the livestream link, visit the All Hands page.
submitted by mollberg@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg University Writing Center is open and be ready to support your writing! Our current hours are Sunday–Thursday, 5–8 p.m. (in-person only). 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 myers@augsburg.edu
How We Thrive: Stories of what it means to thrive – together.
Wednesday December 3rd | 12:00 p.m. | Hoversten Chapel
Vanessa Marr, Social Work
“Listen to Your Mama (Nature): Lessons on Resilience, Resistance, and Beyond”
In times of uncertainty, nature has been a gentle teacher. Let us gather and explore these lessons as a means to connect, nourish, and empower.
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!
– Tuesday December 2nd, 2025 | 4:30-5:30pm Hagfors 150 B/C
– Wednesday December 10th, 2025 | 12-1pm On Zoom. Click link to register: https://augsburg.zoom.us/meeting/register/V4Rnu3iORUGzP5T-oN5PPw
submitted by cliftonk@augsburg.edu
Staff Senate is bringing colleagues together by creating intimate opportunities to connect, collaborate, and discover the amazing work happening across our campus.
Our Next Open House is with the Strommen Center this Wednesday 12/3 from 10-11am.
Swing through for some treats and connect with each other and Strommen Staff.
submitted by aljaffer@augsburg.edu
Please join us for Courageous Voices, an evening of storytelling and conversation that centers the gifts our immigrant and refugee communities bring to Minneapolis—language, culture, family networks, resilience, and hope at the Chapel of Augsburg. The program is led by Yacoub Aljaffery and presented in collaboration with the THRIVE program of education.
On this night, Areli will share her first-generation journey and the strength she draws from family, and Fadumo will reflect on moving from a refugee camp to a life of service and leadership. We’ll also hear from five high school students from Hiawatha Academies in a live panel—lifting up the assets they carry and the futures they are building.
This event is for everyone—students, staff, neighbors, and friends. Come to listen, learn, and celebrate the stories that shape our campus and our city.
When: Thursday, December 4, 5:00–6:30 p.m.
Where: The Chapel
submitted by cjohnson@augsburg.edu
Augsburg athletics legend Stanford ‘Stan’ Nelson ’43 passed away on November 20, 2025, at the incredible age of 105.
After growing up in Dawson, MN, Stan immersed himself in the Augsburg community, earning 12 varsity letters in football, basketball, baseball, and golf. Augsburg connections ran deep in the Nelson family—Stan’s brother, Edor Nelson ’38, would become the Auggies’ longtime football and baseball coach. Stan was inducted into the Augsburg Athletic Hall of Fame in 1977 and received the 2024 Legend of Augsburg Athletics Award.
After the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, Stan enlisted in the U.S. Navy as an officer (Lieutenant Junior Grade) during World War II, serving in the Normandy invasion and the Pacific theater. Following the war, he earned his master’s degree. He had an extensive career as a football coach at Anoka High School, leading the team to seven conference championships and the 1964 Minnesota state championship. He was named the MHSCA Coach of the Year in 1964 and was named to several Halls of Fame for his coaching accomplishments. He will be remembered as an Auggie whose dedication, leadership, and service made an enduring impact on his community.
There will be a visitation on Tuesday, December 2, from 9–11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Anoka, with a service to follow at 11 a.m.
Learn about Stan’s incredible life in these articles:
Stan Nelson, WWII veteran and Anoka icon, dies at 105 (Anoka County Union Herald, November 2025): https://www.hometownsource.com/abc_newspapers/community/andover/stan-nelson-wwii-veteran-and-anoka-icon-dies-at-105/article_41aa1803-1d2f-4149-8e77-070315338030.html
In Minnesota football circles, the life story of Stan Nelson, nearly 103, is impossible to beat (Minnesota Star Tribune, September 2023): https://www.startribune.com/stan-nelson-dave-minnesota-football-chip-scoggins/600301677?utm_source=gift
Please join us in keeping Stan’s family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.
Stan Nelson ’43: https://athletics.augsburg.edu/honors/hall-of-fame/stanford-nelson/31
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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
submitted by isaacson@augsburg.edu
Here’s your chance to see the Vikings and Commanders next Sunday, December 7th. Due to a holiday event conflict, I’ve got two tickets available for 12/07. Section 119, Row 38 Seats 3 and 4 on the main concourse end zone. Will sell for $250 total given the team’s struggles (face value is $170 each for this game). Tickets can be transferred electronically, email me at isaacson@augsburg.edu for details.
submitted by yoon@augsburg.edu
Who: SoNS and HSS faculty
What: AI-Informed Assignment Quick-start workshop (update one existing assignment)
When/where: Monday, December 8, 3:30–4:30 p.m., Marshall Room
Details and sign-up: http://go.augsburg.edu/aipilot
Stipend: for each completed assignment update (up to two per faculty member)
Description
Are you teaching in SoNS or HSS and wondering how to set a clear AI policy for one assignment without redesigning your whole course?
This year Augsburg is piloting an AI-Informed Assignment project in the School of Natural Sciences (SoNS) and Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS). The pilot focuses on one concrete task: updating a single existing assignment so that your AI policy is transparent, students can briefly provide evidence of any AI use (if allowed), and compliance with that policy is gradable – all without the use of AI-detectors.
At the Quick-start workshop, please bring one existing assignment that could benefit from a clearer AI policy. By the end of the hour, you should have a solid draft of an “AI-informed assignment update,” plus a plan to finalize it in January or to apply the approach to another assignment.
To learn more or indicate interest, visit the pilot page at http://go.augsburg.edu/aipilot. The site links to a brief Overview and Starter Kit, and to a single Intake & Submission Form you can use to sign up for the workshop, request a consult, or request an optional pre-paid BoodleBox seat (a faculty-only AI tool). Participation in this round is limited to SoNS and HSS faculty.
submitted by cliftonk@augsburg.edu
Staff Senate is bringing colleagues together by creating intimate opportunities to connect, collaborate, and discover the amazing work happening across our campus.
Our Next Open House is with the Strommen Center this Wednesday 12/3 from 10-11am.
Swing through for some treats and connect with each other and Strommen Staff.
Additional December Connecting Opportunities:
Our next monthly Brown Bag Lunch is December 9th at Noon in the Cafeteria.
Lindell Library Open House: Thursday, December 11 from 9:30 – 11:00am
Time to learn more about all the Library offers, especially before many take a break over the holidays. Be sure to leave with some reading recommendations (and books) too!
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.
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
11/24/2025: Student: Campus Life Program Assistant
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000095170787-student-campus-life-program-assistant
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Start your week with 20 minutes of being, not doing in Hoversten Chapel today at 12:00 pm. Led today by Tara Mader, Associate Professor of Health, Exercise Science, and Physical Education.
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
11/24/2025: Student: Campus Life Program Assistant
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000095170787-student-campus-life-program-assistant
