Tuesday, February 10, 2026

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Attention All GenEd Course Instructors

submitted by denkinge@augsburg.edu

Our assessment of General Education courses is off to a great start after the first semester of the new GenEd curriculum. This spring, we’re asking all GenEd course instructors to complete the short, Moodle-based rubric assessment for each student in their course at the conclusion of the semester.

For those who are new to the process, the Assessment Committee is hosting two workshops during community time in the coming weeks. All adjunct instructors are eligible for a $25 stipend for participating in either workshop. We will record portions of the Zoom workshop to share with those who are unable to attend.

– Friday, February 13, 12:20 – 12:50pm in Oren Gateway Center room 100 (Lunch provided!)
– Monday, February 16, 12:20 – 12:50pm on Zoom

All instructors who complete their GenEd course assessment at the end of the semester will be entered into a drawing for one of ten $50 gift cards to local restaurants. The 10 winners from the Fall 2025 semester were randomly selected during the last Assessment Committee meeting and will be announced at next week’s faculty meeting and contacted via email!

Click here to RSVP for a session

Present Your Research at Zyzzogeton – Register by February 23

submitted by lynchss7@augsburg.edu

Augsburg’s annual Zyzzogeton Research Symposium showcases the work of over 50 undergraduate researchers in all academic disciplines and will take place on Tuesday, April 21. Students who have conducted research over the course of the last year and would like to present a poster should register using the link below by February 23.

You must have approval from your faculty mentor before registering for Zyzzogeton. If you do not have a formal abstract at this point, please provide a brief description of your research instead. You will have the opportunity to submit a final abstract/make final edits prior to the event. Abstracts will be published on the URGO website.
IMPORTANT: If you’re planning to co-present with another student(s), only one of you needs to register. Be sure to list their names and emails and indicate that they will be co-presenters where specified on the form. All presenters will be included in event correspondence.

Important Dates:
Registration opens – February 9
Registration closes – February 23
Poster making workshop – March 2
Deadline to submit final poster – April 2
Deadline to submit final abstract edits – April 10
If you have any questions, please contact urgo@augsburg.edu.

Register for Zyzzogeton

2nd Annual Auggie Baby Shark Contest – Call for Submissions

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

The 2nd Annual Auggie Baby Shark entrepreneur contest is now open for submissions! Hosted annually by the School of Business, this competition invites students to explore their entrepreneurial potential, identify new opportunities, and apply their skills and knowledge to launch a business or social enterprise. Selected teams will compete for a share of $10,000 in prize money.

COMPETITION DETAILS:
– Individuals and teams consisting of one (1) to four (4) students
– Open to Augsburg undergraduate and graduate students with a valid student ID
– Eligible participants must be registered for the current semester
– Not limited to business majors; all academic schools/disciplines will be considered
– Business Ventures for students focused on more traditional commercial opportunities. These can be business-to-consumer, business-to-business, technology-based ventures, and are typically for-profit models.
– Social Ventures for students whose ventures are primarily focused on solving significant social problems – such as poverty alleviation, social injustice, and environmental sustainability – using entrepreneurial methods to craft innovative solutions that are effective and scalable. These can be non-profit, for-profit, or a mixture of both (hybrid models).

Deadline to submit your concept for consideration: Friday, April 10, 11:59pm.

For more information and to access submission materials, please visit the link below.

Baby Shark Submission Information

General Announcements

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

submitted by bloyere@augsburg.edu

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

Mental Health Survey

Are You Muslim? Click Here to Answer Some Questions About Islamophobia

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 25 minutes to 35 minutes 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.

Donate Professional Clothing

submitted by mendezm@augsburg.edu

Help Augsburg students put their best foot forward in interviews, internships, and professional events! The Strommen Center is collecting gently used business professional clothing to expand our Career Closet.

We’re looking for items in good condition (no holes, stains, or excessive wear). We especially need masc clothing including:

– Collared shirts
– Suits & blazers
– Dress pants & slacks
– Dress shoes
– Other accessories (belts, ties, etc.)

Drop-off location: Strommen Center for Meaningful Work (Christensen Center, Suite 100)
Drop-off hours: Monday–Friday, 10am – 3pm.

Your donation will help Augsburg students feel confident and prepared for their next professional opportunity. Thank you for supporting our Auggie community!

Picture Yourself as a Student Leader: Student Leadership Position Application Now Open

submitted by hooverl@augsburg.edu

We are excited to share that the Augsburg Student Leadership Position Selection Process opens today! Residence Life, Campus Life, and Student Success are actively recruiting for the following Student Leadership Positions:
-Emerging Leaders Program Coordinators (requires work-study eligibility
-Orientation Leaders
-AugSem Leaders (requires work-study eligibility)
-Community Advisors

To apply for Student Leadership Positions, you are required to:
-Complete the 2026 Student Leadership Positions: Joint Application in SmartRecruiters by Friday, February 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
-Complete the Student Leadership Position Interest Form and Process Participation Expectation Acknowledgement by Friday, February 20, 2026.
-Participate in Student Leadership Position Interview Day on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

If you need any accommodations as you engage in this process, including considerations for scheduling or participating in events, please share your needs via email to Leah Durnin Hoover, Director of Residence Life (hooverl@augsburg.edu).

We look forward to connecting!
Augsburg Student Leadership Position Selection Process Team

Student Leadership Position Selection Interest Form

Free Dinner – Sound Healing February 12

submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu

Hiiiii,

Free food, free drinks, free relaxing time. Please save the dates and join us for our first sound healing session. FREE DINNER for those who participate

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeznYqmKfL0xc8nhBx4opw6I7AMwa-fJnW6WFyGMN35QWFLyQ/viewform?usp=pp_url

When: Thursday, February 12th
Time: 6pm-8pm
Location will be posted on Amail

https://www.instagram.com/p/DT0s6fkERL7/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Students, Tell Us About Your Mental Health

submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu

All students are invited to participate in the National College Health Assessment (NCHA) sponsored and distributed by the American College Health Association (ACHA). The survey is designed to assess student health behaviors in order to provide better services and support for Augsburg students. The NCHA is completed online and only takes about 20-30 minutes. All students who submit a survey can be entered in a random drawing for one of three $50 gift cards. Augsburg knows how much your health and mental health impact your success as a student—help us gather important information about student experiences so that we can better support you and the students who will come after you. To participate, find your survey link in your Augsburg email. Look for an email invitation from ACHA referencing the NCHA survey. If you are having difficulty locating your survey invitation email and link, or if you have questions or concerns, contact cwc@augsburg.edu or deanofstudents@augsburg.edu

PA Program Fundraiser Coffee for Sale

submitted by olsenkat@augsburg.edu

Hoping to pick up a last-minute Valentine’s gift? The PA Program has some cold brew and medium roast coffee from Mill City Roasters for you to buy and pick up in time for the weekend! Proceeds go to the student society and the International Institute of MN.

Each bag is 18, or 3 for 50 and available to pickup after purchase.

Purchase coffee here!

Event Announcements

Supporting Our Neighbors – Nader Persian Restaurant Wednesday at Noon

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Businesses in Cedar-Riverside and Seward have been experiencing serious declines in sales–show up with your hearts and cash on Wednesday, February 11th at Noon. We’ll meet at the Sabo Center in Oren Gateway Center (right across from Nabo Cafe) and will walk to Nader on Cedar Avenue together. They’ve got excellent kabab and platters to share, but does not have vegetarian options. The Hard Times is just around the corner tho and they’ve got lots of excellent vegetarian and vegan items (the Tempeh Reuben is to die for). Check Nader out here: https://naderpersian.com/

Stay tuned for more opportunities from the Sabo Center. We’re planning a date at a local spot once a week. If you would like to otherwise support neighborhood business, please check out our Augsburg Local website: https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/programs/augsburg-local/. Lots of places have wonderful family platters that you can order for take-out, including Oasis, which is very close to campus. Email gilmerje@gmail.com with any questions or for recommendations!

If you would like to volunteer your time or share any skills/resources that you might have, please fill out this Google Form: https://forms.gle/o3NhLaz3Y7sSDXzd8

QIPOC General Meeting: Craft Night

submitted by kelleyf@augsburg.edu

Hi QIPOC family! To start our events this spring, we have a craft night for our general meeting this Wednesday, February 11th, from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm in the Lindell Library 301 meeting room. We will have supplies to make bracelets, collages, and to take and decorate Polaroid photos. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Hope to see you beautiful people there!

RSVP here!

Tara Mader Shares Her Story of Thriving

submitted by myers@augsburg.edu

How We Thrive
Stories of what it means to thrive – together.
Wednesday Feb 11 | 12:00 p.m. | Hoversten Chapel

Tara Mader joined the Kinesiology Department in 2018. She has a passion for teaching and mentoring students in STEM, embracing the learning that can come from experiences. Tara is also a founding member of the mindfulness team on campus, responsible for helping to bring Mindfulness Mondays to chapel each week. She champions the importance of self-care and taking time for rest and reflection. Her talk will focus on her own journey towards embracing smallness and the freedom it provides in our daily lives.

Annual Plant Sale – February 12

submitted by vaneck@augsburg.edu

FALL IN LOVE WITH A NEW PLANT!
The Biology Dept. Greenhouse is holding its annual plant sale.

Date: Thursday, February 12
Time: 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. (or sold out)
Where: Lobby of the Christensen Center

We’ll have easy-care houseplants, cacti and succulents, and carnivorous plants! Stocks of the most desirable species are limited, so get there early!

Cash, PayPal or Venmo accepted. Plant prices start at just $5. Funds raised directly support greenhouse operations and allow us to grow and care for our special plant collections.

Plant Sale Flyer

Staff Senate Brown Bag Tomorrow

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.

This Week!

Staff Senate Brown Bag Lunch in the Cafeteria
Tuesday, February 10⋅12:00 – 1:00pm
****We’ll meet after the All Hands Meeting

Open House at Lindell Library
Wednesday, 2/11 from 9:00 – 10:30
****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!)

TODAY: Employer Tabling: ACR Homes

submitted by carrigan@augsburg.edu

Come meet a potential employer, ACR Homes, in the Christensen Center from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.

The ACR Homes team consists of 1000 professionals working to make an impact in the lives of people with disabilities and the elderly. ACR has a wide range of positions; from flexible direct care that offers hands-on patient care experience and competitive pay, to management with a rent-free live-in option. ACR Homes has a position available for anyone.

When you get a job at ACR Homes, you join the ACR team! You become part of a tight-knit and fun-loving community, working together to provide the best possible care for people with disabilities.

We pair you up with a mentor to help you through training and answer any questions you may have, and make sure you don’t feel like you’re doing this alone.

You’ll also have access to community building events for ACR staff like Employee Appreciation Day and Wellness Day, as well as small groups for more specific interests like fitness groups and dog lover groups that help staff to meet coworkers with similar interests. So don’t worry, we’re all in this together!

Learn more at https://acrhomes.com/employment/

STEM Alumni Gathering on February 12

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.

STEM Alumni Gathering Registration Form

This Week – Career Fair Prep Week

submitted by carrigan@augsburg.edu

Career Fair Prep Week is happening EVERY DAY THIS WEEK! Check out the graphic below.

Save the date for all kinds of amazing events that we have planned for you so that you can feel prepared for the MNPC Career Fair on February 18th!

Tuesday, Feb 10
– Employer Tabling from Breakthrough Minneapolis at Blake from 12pm-2pm in the Christensen Center Lobby
– Employer Tabling from ACR Homes from 10am-2pm in the Christensen Center Lobby.
– Elevator Pitch Workshop from 3:30-5:15pm in the Strommen Center

Wednesday, Feb 11
– Elevator Pitch Workshop from 3:30-5:15 pm in the Strommen Center

Thursday, Feb 12
– Resume Dos and Don’ts + Interview Tips with St. Paul Academy in the Strommen Center from 3:30-5:15pm

Friday, Feb 13
– Career Closet in the Christensen Center Lobby from 10am-2pm
– Employer Tabling: Jovie in the Christensen Center Lobby from 10am-1pm
– Resumania: Resume Drop-in Review from 12pm-3pm in the Strommen Center

Monday, Feb. 16
– Career Closet in the Christensen Center Lobby from 10am-2pm
– Resumania: Resume Drop-in Review from 12pm-3pm in the Strommen Center

Tuesday, Feb. 17
– Career Closet in the Christensen Center Lobby from 10am-2pm
– Resumania: Resume Drop-in Review from 12pm-3pm in the Strommen Center

Wednesday, Feb 18
– Minnesota Private Colleges’ Job & Internship Fair! 9am-2pm
* Free shuttle to the fair and back, starting at 8:30am

Career Fair Prep Week Poster!

Miles That Matter 5k Supporting the International Institute of MN

submitted by olsenkat@augsburg.edu

Join the PA Program and support the International Institute of Minnesota Saturday April 25th at 10 am for a 5k walk/run to benefit the institution and our PA program! Every runner gets a t shirt and the first 70 to sign up get a free water bottle!

The event is at Bde Maka Ska and anyone can sign up.

Learn more and sign up below! Registration is 35, students are 25 and kids 12 and under are free!

Miles that Matter 5k Supporting the International Institute of Minnesota

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Disabled Student Looking for a Student PCA

submitted by dipaolaz@augsburg.edu

Hi, my name is Zander. I am a Senior, and I am disabled and in a wheelchair. I am looking for a backup PCA. I have a PCA come every day to help me with certain tasks in my dorm room. You would come when my main PCA needs a day off or can’t make it that day for different reasons. Some of the tasks would entail refilling water bottles, refilling humidifiers, and making a bed. Expect this to take 15 or 30 minutes out of your day. I will work with your schedule. You will schedule a time to come whenever it fits your schedule on a day my PCA can’t come. If you are interested in helping me out and scheduling an interview, contact me at (612)430-3233 or dipaolaz@augsburg.edu.