Wednesday, January 14, 2026

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Fulfill Gen Ed Requirements with Language Study

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.

Registrar’s site

Calling All Swifties

submitted by bergmanr@augsburg.edu

Looking for a 2-credit class to round out your spring schedule? Love the music of Taylor Swift? Then you should register for MUS408 Current and Future Issues in the Music Industry (MW 2:20-3:20 pm, Scott LeGere). This spring this topics course will focus on “Taylor Swift: The Myth of Genius and the Repeatability of Success.”

Don’t have any background in music business? No problem! We won’t be talking about the music business per se, but about resilience, courage, community, and other career development related issues. The material should be relevant and fun for a wide variety of students. Our text will be a recent release from Harvard Business Review, “There’s Nothing Like This: The Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift” along with some other materials.

For questions or more information please reach out to Scott LeGere: legere@augsburg.edu

General Announcements

Kavira Health Informational Webinars

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

Augsburg University provides Kavira to all Augsburg employees who are covered under any Augsburg health plan.

Discover how Kavira makes everyday care simple and accessible for you and your family! Join us for one of our upcoming webinars in January to explore the many benefits of Kavira, learn how to make the most of our services, and ask any questions you may have.

Thursday, Jan 15, 12-12:30 PM
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__-JWwnw5SoO1cGQP-rHCCQ#/registration

Thursday, Jan 27, 9-9:30 AM
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JSg3XTF4TH-JV6ExpP0mqw#/registration

Kavira offers low to no-cost telehealth and at-home visits to covered employees and their dependents. Even if your immediate family is not covered under Augsburg’s medical plans, if you are enrolled, your family can also use Kavira.

Kavira provides primary and urgent care (think everyday healthcare) via messaging, video chats, and in-person home or office visits, as well as free and discounted bloodwork, free in-home x-rays, and 300 free medications.

New Staff Positions This Week (3)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

01/09/2026: Library Director
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/ni/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/6608c6b7-28d1-40c4-9772-1477255aad10-library-director
01/08/2026: Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000102358070-director-of-alumni-relations-annual-giving
01/07/2026: On-Call Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000102093668-on-call-public-safety-officer

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New Student Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

01/09/2026: Student: Community Care and Support Intern 2025-26
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000102678415-student-community-care-and-support-intern-2025-26
01/08/2026: Student: Central Services Customer Service Assistant, Academic Year 2025-26
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000102347145-student-central-services-customer-service-assistant-academic-year-2025-26

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Submit a Nomination for SEED Coalition Civic and Community Engagement Awards

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.

Award Nomination Form

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

submitted by bloyere@augsburg.edu

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

Mental Health Survey

TRIO Student Support Services Accepting Applications for Spring 2026

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

TRIO Student Support Services Website

Event Announcements

Staff Connection Opportunities This Week

submitted by cliftonk@augsburg.edu

Supporting Cedar-Riverside – Wednesday Lunch
When: Wednesday, 1/14 at 12:30
Businesses in Cedar-Riverside have been experiencing serious declines in sales–show up with your hearts, your cash, and empty bellies on Wednesday, January 14th. We’ll be meeting at the Sabo Center in Oren Gateway Center at 12:30 to walk to Sagal Restaurant at the corner of Cedar and Riverside. Sagal is famous for their hospitality and delicious fish sambusas!

Financial Aid Open House
When: Thursday, 1/15 from 9:00 – 10:30
Staff Senate is bringing colleagues together by creating intimate opportunities to connect, collaborate, and discover the amazing work happening across our campus. There will be some great treats and coffee/tea. Join us!

Questions? Reach out to staffsenate@augsburg.edu

TODAY: Supporting Cedar-Riverside

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Businesses in Cedar-Riverside have been experiencing serious declines in sales–show up with your hearts, your cash, and empty bellies on Wednesday, January 14th. We’ll be meeting at the Sabo Center in Oren Gateway Center at 12:30 to walk to Sagal Restaurant at the corner of Cedar and Riverside. Sagal is famous for their hospitality and delicious fish sambusas!

If you can’t make it and would like to otherwise support neighborhood business, please check out our Augsburg Local website: https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/programs/augsburg-local/

Email gilmerje@gmail.com with any questions or for recommendations!

3rd Annual STEM Alumni Gathering

submitted by moralesj@augsburg.edu

All current STEM students are invited to attend the 3rd Annual STEM Alumni Gathering which will take place on Thursday, February 12th from 5-7pm in Hagfors 150.

STEM alumni will be back on campus to share their stories of life after Augsburg. The evening will include time for an alumni panel, discipline specific table conversations, and unstructured mingling. All current STEM students are invited to come bring their questions and learn from the experiences of our alumni guests.

Registration is required. All students interested in attending should complete this registration form https://forms.gle/NeegyPPxz3kchVn28 as soon as possible and no later than February 5th. 

STEM Alumni Gathering Student Registration Form

Come and Hear Janice Dames Share Her Story

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

How We Thrive: Stories of What it Means to Thrive – Together

January 21st, Noon, Hoversten Chapel

Janice Dames has served as the administrative assistant in Campus Ministry since 2017 and will be retiring soon. Come and hear her story of vocation and thriving – the relationships and people in her life who have formed her sense of calling to care for others and to create community and her gratitude for working in campus ministry at Augsburg.

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Chocolate Covered Strawberries for Valentine’s Day

submitted by martin31@augsburg.edu

Decadent Chocolate covered strawberries!
$30 a dozen.
$40 for LOVE box with 13-15 strawberries.

LIMITED SUPPLY LOVE BOXES
PRE-ORDER NOW FOR VALENTINES DAY.

Free delivery available anywhere between Cambridge and the twin cities!
Made with your choice of dark, milk or white Ghirardelli chocolate!
Toppings include various sprinkles and drizzles. Every box custom to your order!
Can do smaller boxes upon request just message!

Upgrades:
Keto chocolate and toppings+$5
Organic +$7
Homemade caramel drizzle with sea salt +$7

Food safe certified through the state of MN and registered cottage baker.

Inquire here