Tuesday, January 27, 2026

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

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

Information was sent by email to employees directly impacted by misclassification of employer paid benefits which led to over-withheld Social Security and Medicare taxes in 2025.

Impacted employees should look for a notice from Sign Now to review and sign. Impacted employees can view the refund on their pay statement in ADP. The statement is dated 1/23/2026, is separate from any other payments on this date, and contains the note “CORRECTION FOR FICA OVER-WITHHOLDING IN 2025”

Please contact payroll@augsburg.edu with questions.

submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu

Before we start…

I want to acknowledge that many students are navigating a lot right now. With current events affecting our communities, stress, uncertainty, and disrupted sleep are very real — and it’s okay if things feel heavier than usual.

With that in mind, I’m sharing a gentle, optional invitation to participate in a Sleep Hygiene Education Project as part of my Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) work. This project is designed to support college students who may be feeling overwhelmed, fatigued, or simply in need of rest.

Why consider joining?

Learn evidence-based strategies for better sleep

Receive a personalized sleep plan

Support focus, energy, and academic well-being

Opportunities to receive sleep-related items (Hatch alarm clock, blue-light glasses, aromatherapy, etc.

Participation is completely voluntary, and both undergraduate and graduate students are welcome. Choosing not to participate will not affect you in any way.

If and when it feels right for you, you can scan the QR code on the flyer or email me directly for more information. There is no pressure — your well-being comes first.

Thank you for taking the time to read this, and please take care of yourselves and one another.

Warmly,
Nikki Truong
truongn@augsburg.edu

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submitted by gunkel@augsburg.edu

Hi all, as you’ve heard, Stewart will be leaving Augsburg. The library staff has a memory book for folks to come and sign. Leave best wishes or remind Stewart of something fun from the past. The book will be kept at the Service Desk, 1st floor of Lindell Library, from Monday, January 26, to noon on Thursday, January 29th. Yes, there will be markers 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.

Mental Health Survey

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: If you are interested in finding out more about ways to support local communities, contact the Sabo Center.

Please reach out to Jenean Gilmer, gilmerje@augsburg.edu with any questions or concerns.

submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu

CWC’s group room is open to all Augsburg community members looking for ways to cope with the chaos of the world, looking for a place to connect, looking for a place to check-out. Monday through Friday, 9-4, come be in community and take advantage of a variety coping and self-soothing activities. We have punch needle art, playdough, watercolor painting, aromatherapy, DIY keychains, coloring, games, and puzzles. And as always tea and hot cocoa.

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

01/22/2026: Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000104930702-director-of-alumni-relations-annual-giving
01/22/2026: Casual Part-Time Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000104936955-casual-part-time-public-safety-officer

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submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

01/22/2026: Student: Sports Medicine Assistant, Academic Year 2026-27
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000105017535-student-sports-medicine-assistant-academic-year-2026-27
01/22/2026: Student: AugSem Program Assistant
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000105013495-student-augsem-program-assistant

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