Augsburg University News and Announcements
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Need to know when departments, buildings, and student services are open during Winter Break? We’ve got you covered along with some safety reminders from DPS.
Winter Break this year will be December 19 – January 19. Classes resume January 20.
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:
12/18/2025: Student: Scene Shop Technician
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000099463365-student-scene-shop-technician
submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu
Need to know when departments, buildings, and student services are open during Winter Break? We’ve got you covered along with some safety reminders from DPS.
Winter Break this year will be December 19 – January 19. Classes resume January 20.
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:
12/18/2025: Student: Scene Shop Technician
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000099463365-student-scene-shop-technician
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/15/2025: Senior Administrative Coordinator, Institutional Advancement
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000098969195-senior-administrative-coordinator-institutional-advancement-
12/15/2025: Evening Public Safety Officer
– undefined
submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu
As a reminder, there will be no A-mail tomorrow or Thursday for the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day holidays. A-mail will resume on Friday, December 26.
submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu
Need to know when departments, buildings, and student services are open during Winter Break? We’ve got you covered along with some safety reminders from DPS.
Winter Break this year will be December 19 – January 19. Classes resume January 20.
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 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 isaacson@augsburg.edu
Have out of town family or football fan on your list and want to give them a unique gift? I’m selling our 2 tickets for the Vikings / Lions game at US Bank Stadium on 12/25 at 3:30 pm. Seats are in Section 138 Row 19 Seats 3 and 4. Face Value: $199 each. Asking $180 each. Bonus: Snoop Dogg half-time concert! Email me with questions / interest at isaacson@augsburg.edu
submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu
Need to know when departments, buildings, and student services are open during Winter Break? We’ve got you covered along with some safety reminders from DPS.
Winter Break this year will be December 19 – January 19. Classes resume January 20.
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/18/2025: Student: Scene Shop Technician
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000099463365-student-scene-shop-technician
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/15/2025: Senior Administrative Coordinator, Institutional Advancement
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000098969195-senior-administrative-coordinator-institutional-advancement-
12/15/2025: Evening Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000098967460-evening-public-safety-officer
submitted by longj@augsburg.edu
We will not have package deliveries during Winter Break. Shipping/Receiving will be open our regular hours (weekdays 10am to 3pm), but will not be delivering packages around campus. If you order supplies please come to Shipping/Receiving to pick up when you receive the email from us letting you know your package has come in.
We do not have storage space for a large number of packages and can only keep items for two weeks. Please let us know if you are expecting any perishable, temperature sensitive or living packages so arrangements can be made. We are not able to refrigerate packages in Shipping/Receiving. Please contact us if you need to make other arrangements, mailship@augsburg.edu. We will resume deliveries after Winter Break, 1/20/2026.
Central Services Hours during Winter Break
Closed 12/24/25, 12/25/25, 12/31/25 and 1/1/25
Copy Center: Weekdays 9am to 4pm
Mailroom: No public hours. Please stop into the Copy Center or email mailship@augsburg.edu if you have questions.
Shipping/Receiving: Weekdays 10am to 3pm, No package delivery during break.
submitted by isaacson@augsburg.edu
Have out of town family or football fan on your list and want to give them a unique gift? I’m selling our 2 tickets for the Vikings / Lions game at US Bank Stadium on 12/25 at 3:30 pm. Seats are in Section 138 Row 19 Seats 3 and 4. Asking face value: $199 each. Bonus: Snoop Dogg half-time concert! Email me with questions at isaacson@augsburg.edu
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 Theater Department is seeking to hire student employees to serve as scene shop technicians for the academic year. Essential duties include, but are no limited to:
– Building and executing the construction and painting of the sets, installing lighting and sound for all theater department productions and events.
– This position requires some of physical work and the ability to lift at least 20 pounds.
– Training will be provided
– Students will fulfill a weekly schedule of 6-10 hours per week. There will be an ebb and flow of hours based around production schedules.
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:
12/18/2025: Student: Scene Shop Technician
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000099463365-student-scene-shop-technician
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/15/2025: Senior Administrative Coordinator, Institutional Advancement
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000098969195-senior-administrative-coordinator-institutional-advancement-
12/15/2025: Evening Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000098967460-evening-public-safety-officer
submitted by lindn@augsburg.edu
Giving away this beautiful, high-quality display cabinet. It’s in great cosmetic condition and offers a ton of vertical storage without taking up too much floor space.
submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu
Need to know when departments, buildings, and student services are open during Winter Break? We’ve got you covered along with some safety reminders from DPS.
Winter Break this year will be December 19 – January 19. Classes resume January 20.
submitted by myers@augsburg.edu
A couple times a month we gather in the chapel at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesdays to hear a member of our community share a story about how they thrive, find meaning, and work for a better world. These are the How We Thrive talks, formally know as vocation chapels.
Below you will find a link to the talks that were given this fall semester. All of these were beautiful stories of hope, challenges, perseverance, and healing. If you are need of some inspiration, I encourage you to take a listen. These were our speakers:
Eve Christensen, September 24th.
Amy Cooper, October 22nd.
Yacoub Aljaffery, November 12th
Vanessa Marr, December 3rd
submitted by leedoua@augsburg.edu
Today is the last day for on-campus buybacks and rental returns!
Date: December 15 – 19
Time: 9am – 4pm
Location: Campus Store
Not around? Sell and return online at augsburg.ecampus.com
PLEASE NOTE: Rental returns to Augsburg University Online Bookstore are due by December 26—drop them off with ease at the Campus Store.
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Please fill out this short Google (https://forms.gle/ERKpZ9voyvVYjrPJ8) to let us know your interest and availability to provide support for community members on campus and in our neighborhood. This is a mutual aid project led by the Sabo Center at Augsburg University. The Sabo Center is in relationship with organizational partners in Cedar-Riverside and works to connect our campus to the neighborhoods we’re a part of to provide learning opportunities and meaningful support to our partners.
TWIN CITIES AND OUTER RING SUBURBS: A coalition of groups has created this volunteer form which offers a bunch of ways to get involved, from delivering groceries to offering rides to ICE Watch to translation services and much more:
https://defend612.com/
MINNEAPOLIS: Donate to Senator Zaynab Mohamed’s Food Drive: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6oLQ_YltXc7R7UFNsoVuq8yq5AcP7UxGJy6y0hCc-ShX28w/viewform
LAKEVILLE: Drop off goods or donate to a church that is organizing food drop offs for ICE-affected folks. Ways to help in Lakeville:
– Drop off protein-focused donations in Lakeville (DM @kidspluscoffee for the address) – – Send a contribution via Venmo: Taylor-Durry (Every penny will be used to buy protein and essential items and receipts will be posted on @kidspluscoffee Instagram)
PRIOR LAKE: Donate to fundraisers for communities affected by ICE, like this one for a mosque that burned down in Prior Lake: https://www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/respond_masjid_hamza_school_fire
Please reach out to Jenean Gilmer, gilmerje@augsburg.edu with any questions or concerns.
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. We’re now inviting proposals from our campus community, including students, staff, and faculty, for collaborative projects with EPNI in the spring semester. Sabo Center staff will lead this work and provide support.
These projects work to build relationships with EPNI staff to share their knowledge and experience, and to provide 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
→ work with EPNI and Sabo Staff to develop a new course or lesson plan
Applications will be accepted until Friday, January 2nd. Please submit your proposal using the short Google Form linked below or email Jenean Gilmer to discuss your ideas. Reach out with any questions or concerns to 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 voravone@augsburg.edu
At the annual Augsburg Admissions office holiday party on Thursday, December 18th, a game of “Are you Smarter Than a Fifth Grader” was played between the Financial Aid office and the Admissions office. Competition became extremely intense and a slow motion capture camera was used to ensure fair judgement of the first contestant to hit the buzzer (the table).
At first, the Admissions Office was promising because of the sheer numbers they had over Financial Aid. After 18 agonizing questions, Financial Aid pulled ahead being 11-7. The last question was worth five points. In an amazing feat, the Financial Aid team showed their true power in knowledge and trampled over the Admissions team, ending on a high note of 16-7.
Congratulations to the champions of trivia of 2025: Financial Aid!!
Bragging rights for the year!
submitted by orchard@augsburg.edu
Due to the Holidays and staff vacations facilities and custodial work requests may be delayed between December 20th and January 4th. If you have an emergency facilities or custodial need please contact the DPS office and they will be able to notify either the facilities or the custodial workers on duty.
submitted by longj@augsburg.edu
We will not have package deliveries during Winter Break. Shipping/Receiving will be open our regular hours (weekdays 10am to 3pm), but will not be delivering packages around campus. If you order supplies please come to Shipping/Receiving to pick up when you receive the email from us letting you know your package has come in.
We do not have storage space for a large number of packages and can only keep items for two weeks. Please let us know if you are expecting any perishable, temperature sensitive or living packages so arrangements can be made. We are not able to refrigerate packages in Shipping/Receiving. Please contact us if you need to make other arrangements, mailship@augsburg.edu. We will resume deliveries after Winter Break, 1/20/2026.
Central Services Hours during Winter Break
Closed 12/24/25, 12/25/25, 12/31/25 and 1/1/25
Copy Center: Weekdays 9am to 4pm
Mailroom: No public hours. Please stop into the Copy Center or email mailship@augsburg.edu if you have questions.
Shipping/Receiving: Weekdays 10am to 3pm, No package delivery during break.
submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu
CWC is currently closed for Winter Break. We will be returning on January 20th when classes start. If you have questions, please contact Ellie Olson, director of CWC at eolson@augsburg.edu. **Email and phone message will only be checked periodically**
If you are in need of an urgent appointment or counseling, we have an After Hour Urgent Phone Counseling service available 24/7/365 days (just call 844-287-6962). It is a 24 hours phone service and free for all Augsburg students. We also have BetterMynd – a virtual therapy platform available. You can registered here: https://www.augsburg.edu/cwc/counseling/bettermynd/
Otherwise, you can visit our website for more crisis support: https://www.augsburg.edu/cwc/crisis-support/
Off campus, Walk-In Counseling Center is also available and free to use, please visit: https://walkin.org/join-counseling-now-by-phone-or-computer/
For self-help and referral, please visit: https://www.augsburg.edu/cwc/self-help/
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 rodrig@augsburg.edu
TRIO/SSS is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for the Spring 2026 semester.
All Augsburg TRIO/SSS participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents or refugees pursuing their first bachelor’s degree. Participants must be incoming or currently enrolled Augsburg students. All program participants must demonstrate academic need for program services and meet one or more of the following criteria:
• Low-income student: a student whose family meets federal income eligibility guidelines, as verified by Augsburg.
• First-generation college student: a student where neither custodial parent/guardian has graduated from a four-year institution at the time of the student’s enrollment in the TRIO/SSS program.
• College student with documented disability, as verified by the CLASS office.
Students must also have a commitment to their college success. Applications will be available until January 15, or until the program is full. Space is limited. Priority will be given to first year students and transfer students.
Questions? Email triosss@augsburg.edu or stop by our office in LIN 201
submitted by musto@augsburg.edu
We’re excited to announce the six faculty members who will be joining us in January for the Faculty Fellowship. These faculty members were nominated by the school directors, department chairs, and their colleagues across campus. Please congratulate them and keep an eye out for Days in May when our fellows will be presenting their work!
The fellows are:
Gabriella Amberchan; Chemistry
Nimanthi Atukorala; Computer Science and Data Science
Jeffery Clement; MIS
Kaamil Haider; Art & Design
Melissa Hensley; Social Work
Amy Nelson; Nursing
Shayna Sheinfeld; Religion
Faculty accepted but unable to join this cohort:
Mallory Alekna; Music, Human Development, and Learning
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 cjohnson@augsburg.edu
The third annual Auggie Entrepreneur Cup took place on December 12, 2025. Read the full recap.
submitted by leedoua@augsburg.edu
On-campus buybacks and rental returns is happening THIS WEEK!
Date: December 15 – 19
Time: 9am – 4pm
Location: Campus Store
Not around? Sell and return online at augsburg.ecampus.com
PLEASE NOTE: Rental returns to Augsburg University Online Bookstore are due by December 26—drop them off with ease at the Campus Store.
submitted by musto@augsburg.edu
We’re excited to announce the six faculty members who will be joining us in January for the Faculty Fellowship. These faculty members were nominated by the school directors, department chairs, and their colleagues across campus. Please congratulate them and keep an eye out for Days in May when our fellows will be presenting their work!
The fellows are:
Gabriella Amberchan; Chemistry
Nimanthi Atukorala; Computer Science and Data Science
Jeffery Clement; MIS
Kaamil Haider; Art & Design
Melissa Hensley; Social Work
Amy Nelson; Nursing
Shayna Sheinfeld; Religion
Faculty accepted but unable to join this cohort:
Mallory Alekna; Music, Human Development, and Learning
submitted by isaacson@augsburg.edu
Have out of town family or football fan on your list and want to give them a unique gift? I’m selling our 2 tickets for the Vikings / Lions game at US Bank Stadium on 12/25 at 3:30 pm. Seats are in Section 138 Row 19 Seats 3 and 4. Asking face value: $199 each. Bonus: Snoop Dogg half-time concert! Email me with questions at isaacson@augsburg.edu
submitted by rodrig@augsburg.edu
TRIO/SSS is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for the Spring 2026 semester.
All Augsburg TRIO/SSS participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents or refugees pursuing their first bachelor’s degree. Participants must be incoming or currently enrolled Augsburg students. All program participants must demonstrate academic need for program services and meet one or more of the following criteria:
• Low-income student: a student whose family meets federal income eligibility guidelines, as verified by Augsburg.
• First-generation college student: a student where neither custodial parent/guardian has graduated from a four-year institution at the time of the student’s enrollment in the TRIO/SSS program.
• College student with documented disability, as verified by the CLASS office.
Students must also have a commitment to their college success. Applications will be available until January 15, or until the program is full. Space is limited. Priority will be given to first year students and transfer students.
Questions? Email triosss@augsburg.edu or stop by our office in LIN 201
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 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 lenze@augsburg.edu
The Enrollment Center will be closing at 3PM today to the public.
We will be open Friday December 19th from 10AM-4PM.
Thank you for your understanding
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 starckl@augsburg.edu
Please join us for the open mic night in Foss Theater at 5pm tonight! If you don’t want to read your own work, feel free to share a poem or brief text from an artist or writer you admire. We’ll aim to limit participants to 5 minutes each. See you there!
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/15/2025: Senior Administrative Coordinator, Institutional Advancement
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000098969195-senior-administrative-coordinator-institutional-advancement-
12/15/2025: Evening Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000098967460-evening-public-safety-officer
submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu
Employees enrolled in Augsburg’s medical plans are eligible for free or low-cost primary and urgent care through Kavira Health.
Kavira Health is a membership-based primary and urgent care clinic that provides everyday medical care through both virtual visits and in-person home visits.
Haven’t explored all that Kavira offers yet? Or maybe you’re curious about how to make the most of your membership? Join a December 30-minute refresher webinar!
Tuesday, December 23, 9-9:30 AM
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_119bsEHZR7u1gH80cmemww
submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu
Need to know when departments, buildings, and student services are open during Winter Break? We’ve got you covered along with some safety reminders from DPS.
Winter Break this year will be December 19 – January 19. Classes resume January 20.
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 starckl@augsburg.edu
Come mark the end of finals week with a warm and cozy evening of stories and poetry. All faculty, staff, and students are welcome to share their work, or simply to listen. (Participants will be limited to five minutes at most, so be sure to time yourself when practicing!)
We’ll be in Foss Theater at 5pm on Thursday, 12/18. There will be snacks!
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/15/2025: Senior Administrative Coordinator, Institutional Advancement
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000098969195-senior-administrative-coordinator-institutional-advancement-
12/15/2025: Evening Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000098967460-evening-public-safety-officer
submitted by callen@augsburg.edu
Full-scale bass guitar. Walnut finish, single humbucker pickup. New Rotosound strings. Great condition. Includes gig bag. Photos available upon request.
submitted by combell@augsburg.edu
I will be making a simple video as part of a national campaign by Jewish Voice for Peace against the suppression of free speech on campus. I’m inviting anyone on campus who wants to join me. You could stand with me in the video, or just help with filming and logistics.
Professors are encouraged to make these videos to practice using free speech as a form of resistance. I’m in contact with the organizer of the campaign, Jonah Rubin of JVP, and he is offering some suggestions to make the video more effective.
I will be making short, simple statements against the suppression of free speech on college campuses across the US.
The filming will take place at 3PM this Thursday, December 18, in Murphy Square. Feel free to contact me at combell@augsburg.edu with any questions. I will be giving out “Know Your Rights” cards to anyone who wants them.
submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu
Need to know when departments, buildings, and student services are open during Winter Break? We’ve got you covered along with some safety reminders from DPS.
Winter Break this year will be December 19 – January 19. Classes resume January 20.
submitted by mollberg@augsburg.edu
The writing center is here to help you with all of writing needs for final papers and projects. We are open Wednesday and Thursday this week 5-8pm (in-person only). We will close for the semester on December 19th.
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.
submitted by musto@augsburg.edu
We’re excited to announce the six faculty members who will be joining us in January for the Faculty Fellowship. These faculty members were nominated by the school directors, department chairs, and their colleagues across campus. Please congratulate them and keep an eye out for Days in May when our fellows will be presenting their work!
The fellows are:
Gabriella Amberchan; Chemistry
Nimanthi Atukorala; Computer Science and Data Science
Jeffery Clement; MIS
Kaamil Haider; Art & Design
Melissa Hensley; Social Work
Amy Nelson; Nursing
Shayna Sheinfeld; Religion
Faculty accepted but unable to join this cohort:
Mallory Alekna; Music, Human Development, and Learning
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Please fill out this short Google (https://forms.gle/ERKpZ9voyvVYjrPJ8) to let us know your interest and availability to provide support for community members on campus and in our neighborhood. This is a mutual aid project led by the Sabo Center at Augsburg University. The Sabo Center is in relationship with organizational partners in Cedar-Riverside and works to connect our campus to the neighborhoods we’re a part of to provide learning opportunities and meaningful support to our partners.
TWIN CITIES AND OUTER RING SUBURBS: A coalition of groups has created this volunteer form which offers a bunch of ways to get involved, from delivering groceries to offering rides to ICE Watch to translation services and much more:
https://defend612.com/
MINNEAPOLIS: Donate to Senator Zaynab Mohamed’s Food Drive: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6oLQ_YltXc7R7UFNsoVuq8yq5AcP7UxGJy6y0hCc-ShX28w/viewform
LAKEVILLE: Drop off goods or donate to a church that is organizing food drop offs for ICE-affected folks. Ways to help in Lakeville:
– Drop off protein-focused donations in Lakeville (DM @kidspluscoffee for the address) – – Send a contribution via Venmo: Taylor-Durry (Every penny will be used to buy protein and essential items and receipts will be posted on @kidspluscoffee Instagram)
PRIOR LAKE: Donate to fundraisers for communities affected by ICE, like this one for a mosque that burned down in Prior Lake: https://www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/respond_masjid_hamza_school_fire
Please reach out to Jenean Gilmer, gilmerje@augsburg.edu with any questions or concerns.
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. We’re now inviting proposals from our campus community, including students, staff, and faculty, for collaborative projects with EPNI in the spring semester. Sabo Center staff will lead this work and provide support.
These projects work to build relationships with EPNI staff to share their knowledge and experience, and to provide 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
→ work with EPNI and Sabo Staff to develop a new course or lesson plan
Applications will be accepted until Friday, January 2nd. Please submit your proposal using the short Google Form linked below or email Jenean Gilmer to discuss your ideas. Reach out with any questions or concerns to 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 myers@augsburg.edu
A couple times a month we gather in the chapel at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesdays to hear a member of our community share a story about how they thrive, find meaning, and work for a better world. These are the How We Thrive talks, formally know as vocation chapels.
Below you will find a link to the talks that were given this fall semester. All of these were beautiful stories of hope, challenges, perseverance, and healing. If you are need of some inspiration, I encourage you to take a listen. These were our speakers:
Eve Christensen, September 24th.
Amy Cooper, October 22nd.
Yacoub Aljaffery, November 12th
Vanessa Marr, December 3rd
submitted by mcgillik@augsburg.edu
Are you passionate about disability advocacy? Want to learn about disability history and gain skills in dismantling systemic ableism? Consider a course being offered for the first time this spring. EDC 488 / Topics Course: Disability Advocacy in Action (3 credits) Course Description: This hands-on course is designed to support students as they engage in leadership, reflection, and systems-change work grounded in disability justice. Students will explore both historical and contemporary movements shaping disability advocacy while developing their own advocacy frameworks. They will have the opportunity to design community-based projects that promote inclusion and accessibility. Through a combination of seminars, mentorship, and reflective practice, students will connect theory to action, gaining valuable skills in collaboration, public communication, and policy awareness. This course is open to all students interested in disability studies, education, or social justice. Email mcgillik@augsburg.edu with questions.
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 rodrig@augsburg.edu
TRIO/SSS is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for the Spring 2026 semester.
All Augsburg TRIO/SSS participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents or refugees pursuing their first bachelor’s degree. Participants must be incoming or currently enrolled Augsburg students. All program participants must demonstrate academic need for program services and meet one or more of the following criteria:
• Low-income student: a student whose family meets federal income eligibility guidelines, as verified by Augsburg.
• First-generation college student: a student where neither custodial parent/guardian has graduated from a four-year institution at the time of the student’s enrollment in the TRIO/SSS program.
• College student with documented disability, as verified by the CLASS office.
Students must also have a commitment to their college success. Applications will be available until January 15, or until the program is full. Space is limited. Priority will be given to first year students and transfer students.
Questions? Email triosss@augsburg.edu or stop by our office in LIN 201
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 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 myers@augsburg.edu
A couple times a month we gather in the chapel at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesdays to hear a member of our community share a story about how they thrive, find meaning, and work for a better world. These are the How We Thrive talks, formally know as vocation chapels.
Below you will find a link to the talks that were given this fall semester. All of these were beautiful stories of hope, challenges, perseverance, and healing. If you are need of some inspiration, I encourage you to take a listen. These were our speakers:
Eve Christensen, September 24th.
Amy Cooper, October 22nd.
Yacoub Aljaffery, November 12th
Vanessa Marr, December 3rd
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Please fill out this short Google (https://forms.gle/ERKpZ9voyvVYjrPJ8) to let us know your interest and availability to provide support for community members on campus and in our neighborhood. This is a mutual aid project led by the Sabo Center at Augsburg University. The Sabo Center is in relationship with organizational partners in Cedar-Riverside and works to connect our campus to the neighborhoods we’re a part of to provide learning opportunities and meaningful support to our partners.
TWIN CITIES AND OUTER RING SUBURBS: A coalition of groups has created this volunteer form which offers a bunch of ways to get involved, from delivering groceries to offering rides to ICE Watch to translation services and much more:
https://defend612.com/
MINNEAPOLIS: Donate to Senator Zaynab Mohamed’s Food Drive: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6oLQ_YltXc7R7UFNsoVuq8yq5AcP7UxGJy6y0hCc-ShX28w/viewform
LAKEVILLE: Drop off goods or donate to a church that is organizing food drop offs for ICE-affected folks. Ways to help in Lakeville:
– Drop off protein-focused donations in Lakeville (DM @kidspluscoffee for the address) – – Send a contribution via Venmo: Taylor-Durry (Every penny will be used to buy protein and essential items and receipts will be posted on @kidspluscoffee Instagram)
PRIOR LAKE: Donate to fundraisers for communities affected by ICE, like this one for a mosque that burned down in Prior Lake: https://www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/respond_masjid_hamza_school_fire
Please reach out to Jenean Gilmer, gilmerje@augsburg.edu with any questions or concerns.
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. We’re now inviting proposals from our campus community, including students, staff, and faculty, for collaborative projects with EPNI in the spring semester. Sabo Center staff will lead this work and provide support.
These projects work to build relationships with EPNI staff to share their knowledge and experience, and to provide 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
→ work with EPNI and Sabo Staff to develop a new course or lesson plan
Applications will be accepted until Friday, January 2nd. Please submit your proposal using the short Google Form linked below or email Jenean Gilmer to discuss your ideas. Reach out with any questions or concerns to 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 vanclev1@augsburg.edu
Lindell Library will be closed beginning Saturday December 20 through Sunday January 4 for winter break. Library hours are always visible at library.augsburg.edu/hours
If you have items that are due during this time, please try to return them on or before Friday, December 19 or email the library if you can’t: https://augsburg.libanswers.com/form?queue_id=7358.
Have a restful break!
submitted by commencement@augsburg.edu
There will be one in-person commencement ceremony in 2026 (both undergraduate and graduate students) at US Bank Stadium. Students will be able to request tickets starting in February.
Thursday, May 7, 2026
US Bank Stadium
401 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Please bookmark the commencement website, where you can find the latest updates, information, and FAQs. For information not found on the website, please contact commencement@augsburg.edu.
submitted by longj@augsburg.edu
We will not have package deliveries during Winter Break. Shipping/Receiving will be open our regular hours (weekdays 10am to 3pm), but will not be delivering packages around campus. If you order supplies please come to Shipping/Receiving to pick up when you receive the email from us letting you know your package has come in.
We do not have storage space for a large number of packages and can only keep items for two weeks. Please let us know if you are expecting any perishable, temperature sensitive or living packages so arrangements can be made. We are not able to refrigerate packages in Shipping/Receiving. Please contact us if you need to make other arrangements, mailship@augsburg.edu. We will resume deliveries after Winter Break, 1/20/2026.
Central Services Hours during Winter Break
Closed 12/24/25, 12/25/25, 12/31/25 and 1/1/25
Copy Center: Weekdays 9am to 4pm
Mailroom: No public hours. Please stop into the Copy Center or email mailship@augsburg.edu if you have questions.
Shipping/Receiving: Weekdays 10am to 3pm, No package delivery during break.
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 starckl@augsburg.edu
Come mark the end of finals week with a warm and cozy evening of stories and poetry. All faculty, staff, and students are welcome to share their work, or simply to listen. (Participants will be limited to five minutes at most, so be sure to time yourself when practicing!)
We’ll be in Foss Theater at 5pm on Thursday, 12/18. There will be snacks!
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 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 starckl@augsburg.edu
Last week’s open mic night has been rescheduled for Thursday 12/18 at 5pm. Hope to see you there!
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Please fill out this short Google (https://forms.gle/ERKpZ9voyvVYjrPJ8) to let us know your interest and availability to provide support for community members on campus and in our neighborhood. This is a mutual aid project led by the Sabo Center at Augsburg University. The Sabo Center is in relationship with organizational partners in Cedar-Riverside and works to connect our campus to the neighborhoods we’re a part of to provide learning opportunities and meaningful support to our partners.
TWIN CITIES AND OUTER RING SUBURBS: A coalition of groups has created this volunteer form which offers a bunch of ways to get involved, from delivering groceries to offering rides to ICE Watch to translation services and much more:
https://defend612.com/
MINNEAPOLIS: Donate to Senator Zaynab Mohamed’s Food Drive: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6oLQ_YltXc7R7UFNsoVuq8yq5AcP7UxGJy6y0hCc-ShX28w/viewform
LAKEVILLE: Drop off goods or donate to a church that is organizing food drop offs for ICE-affected folks. Ways to help in Lakeville:
– Drop off protein-focused donations in Lakeville (DM @kidspluscoffee for the address) – – Send a contribution via Venmo: Taylor-Durry (Every penny will be used to buy protein and essential items and receipts will be posted on @kidspluscoffee Instagram)
PRIOR LAKE: Donate to fundraisers for communities affected by ICE, like this one for a mosque that burned down in Prior Lake: https://www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/respond_masjid_hamza_school_fire
Please reach out to Jenean Gilmer, gilmerje@augsburg.edu with any questions or concerns.
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, January 2nd. Please submit your proposal using this short Google Form 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.
Sabo Center staff manage the project with support from the Sabo Center Community Engagement Council. Questions can be directed to Jenean Gilmer, 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 longj@augsburg.edu
We will not have package deliveries during Winter Break. Shipping/Receiving will be open our regular hours (weekdays 10am to 3pm), but will not be delivering packages around campus. If you order supplies please come to Shipping/Receiving to pick up when you receive the email from us letting you know your package has come in.
We do not have storage space for a large number of packages and can only keep items for two weeks. Please let us know if you are expecting any perishable, temperature sensitive or living packages so arrangements can be made. We are not able to refrigerate packages in Shipping/Receiving. Please contact us if you need to make other arrangements, mailship@augsburg.edu. We will resume deliveries after Winter Break, 1/20/2026.
Central Services Hours during Winter Break
Closed 12/24/25, 12/25/25, 12/31/25 and 1/1/25
Copy Center: Weekdays 9am to 4pm
Mailroom: No public hours. Please stop into the Copy Center or email mailship@augsburg.edu if you have questions.
Shipping/Receiving: Weekdays 10am to 3pm, No package delivery during break.
submitted by myers@augsburg.edu
A couple times a month we gather in the chapel at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesdays to hear a member of our community share a story about how they thrive, find meaning, and work for a better world. These are the How We Thrive talks, formally know as vocation chapels.
Below you will find a link to the talks that were given this fall semester. All of these were beautiful stories of hope, challenges, perseverance, and healing. If you are need of some inspiration, I encourage you to take a listen. These were our speakers:
Eve Christensen, September 24th.
Amy Cooper, October 22nd.
Yacoub Aljaffery, November 12th
Vanessa Marr, December 3rd
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 leedoua@augsburg.edu
On-campus buybacks and rental returns is happening THIS WEEK!
Date: December 15 – 19
Time: 9am – 4pm
Location: Campus Store
Not around? Sell and return online at augsburg.ecampus.com
REMINDER: Rental returns to Augsburg University Online Bookstore are due by December 26—drop them off with ease at the Campus Store.
submitted by rodrig@augsburg.edu
TRIO/SSS is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for the Spring 2026 semester.
All Augsburg TRIO/SSS participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents or refugees pursuing their first bachelor’s degree. Participants must be incoming or currently enrolled Augsburg students. All program participants must demonstrate academic need for program services and meet one or more of the following criteria:
• Low-income student: a student whose family meets federal income eligibility guidelines, as verified by Augsburg.
• First-generation college student: a student where neither custodial parent/guardian has graduated from a four-year institution at the time of the student’s enrollment in the TRIO/SSS program.
• College student with documented disability, as verified by the CLASS office.
Students must also have a commitment to their college success. Applications will be available until January 15, or until the program is full. Space is limited. Priority will be given to first year students and transfer students.
Questions? Email triosss@augsburg.edu or stop by our office in LIN 201
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 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 starckl@augsburg.edu
The open mic night has been rescheduled for Thursday, 12/18, at 5pm in Foss Theater. Details and sign-up to follow in next week’s A-mail!
submitted by peacock@augsburg.edu
Small businesses in our neighborhood are hurting right now as many residents are afraid to leave their homes. These businesses need the support of the Augsburg community. Walk over the I-94 pedestrian bridge and enjoy coffee and pastries at Rebecca’s Bakery on Franklin Avenue. Cross Riverside Avenue and do some holiday shopping at Sisterhood Boutique for gently used clothing and accessories. Head down Riverside Avenue and enjoy a delicious meal at Oasis Mediterranean Grill, Dilla’s, Sagal, or any of the other terrific restaurants located in Cedar Riverside. For a list of Augsburg Local businesses, go to the link below.
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/04/2025: Student: CLASS/Groves Access Assistant, Academic Year 2025-26
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000097066966-student-class-groves-access-assistant-academic-year-2025-26
submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu
The snow is here; therefore, we are gonna be making a snow globe regardless. So, come join us this week Thursday and Friday from 12pm-1pm for a snow globe DIY.
Time: all day
Location: CWC Group Room
submitted by rodrig@augsburg.edu
TRIO/SSS is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for the Spring 2026 semester.
All Augsburg TRIO/SSS participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents or refugees pursuing their first bachelor’s degree. Participants must be incoming or currently enrolled Augsburg students. All program participants must demonstrate academic need for program services and meet one or more of the following criteria:
• Low-income student: a student whose family meets federal income eligibility guidelines, as verified by Augsburg.
• First-generation college student: a student where neither custodial parent/guardian has graduated from a four-year institution at the time of the student’s enrollment in the TRIO/SSS program.
• College student with documented disability, as verified by the CLASS office.
Students must also have a commitment to their college success. Applications will be available until January 15, or until the program is full. Space is limited. Priority will be given to first year students and transfer students.
Questions? Email triosss@augsburg.edu or stop by our office in LIN 201
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 dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 12:00 pm as we celebrate the Fiesta of the Virgen de Guadalupe with a festive service of music, roses, and tamales. Our guest preacher today is Pastor Ana Becerra, Cristo Rey Lutheran Church.
submitted by hadjiyanis@augsburg.edu
Dear Faculty,
We wish you well as you wrap up the semester. It is a busy time of year, so we wanted to share a couple of quick, high-impact ways to use NotebookLM, as a follow up to our introduction of the tool. We hope you take a moment to try them out!
1. Create Study Guides: Upload a dense reading and ask NotebookLM’s Studio feature to generate custom Flashcards or a full FAQ document for your students.
2. Audit Your Readings: Put all your course sources into one notebook and ask it to identify overlap between readings or highlight key debates for class discussion.
Here is an easy way to get started using Notebook LM:
Upload: Choose one long PDF or Google Doc you’re using in your next lesson.
Prompt: Use the chat to ask: “What are the five most essential points in this document?”
Save: Pin the response as a Note in your notebook to use as a quick prep summary.
For a complete overview of features and how to use the Studio mode for things like video overviews and reports, watch this guide: The Ultimate Guide to Google NotebookLM -All 2025 Updates
As always, feel free to reach out to one of us if you have any questions or have any exciting new examples of eLearning tools you’d like to share!
Your eLearning Team, Susan, Jad, Shane, Nathan
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The semester is winding down, and you should, too. On-campus buybacks and rental returns are here! No box. No label. No stress.
Date: December 15 – 19
Time: 9am – 4pm
Location: Campus Store
Not around? Sell and return online at augsburg.ecampus.com
REMINDER: Rental returns to Augsburg University Online Bookstore are due by December 26—drop them off with ease at the Campus Store.
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Please fill out the short Google form linked below to let us know your interest and availability to provide support for community members on campus and in our neighborhood. This is a mutual aid project led by the Sabo Center at Augsburg University. The Sabo Center is in relationship with organizational partners in Cedar-Riverside and works to connect our campus to the neighborhoods we’re a part of to provide learning opportunities and meaningful support to our partners.
Please reach out to Jenean Gilmer, gilmerje@augsburg.edu with any questions or concerns.
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A couple times a month we gather in the chapel at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesdays to hear a member of our community share a story about how they thrive, find meaning, and work for a better world. These are the How We Thrive talks, formally know as vocation chapels.
Below you will find a link to the talks that were given this fall semester. All of these were beautiful stories of hope, challenges, perseverance, and healing. If you are need of some inspiration, I encourage you to take a listen. These were our speakers:
Eve Christensen, September 24th.
Amy Cooper, October 22nd.
Yacoub Aljaffery, November 12th
Vanessa Marr, December 3rd
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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.
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Community Response Network Presents: We Support Our Somali Neighbors Day of Action. Dress for the weather. Prepare to support local businesses. Take the Lightrail to Cedar Exit. Limited parking available.
Saturday, December 13, 12-3 p.m.
Brian Coyle Neighborhood Center
420 15th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55454
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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.
