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Apply to Be an Interfaith Scholar

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

The Interfaith Scholars program is a yearlong course and service learning opportunity taught by the Interfaith Institute’s Executive Director and Professor of Religion, Najeeba Syeed.

Interfaith Scholars explore the religious diversity of the Augsburg student body, the wider Twin Cities community, and the United States by learning from guest speakers from religious communities, business professionals, and other leaders across various sectors. Participants will gain leadership skills by learning and practicing how to converse respectfully with others about what they believe, why it matters, and how it propels us to service in the world.

Students with any religious or spiritual worldview as well as students without a connection to a religious tradition are encouraged to apply.

Applications for the 2026-27 student cohort are now open.
Applications are due on Wednesday, March 11.

Learn More or Apply

General Announcements

Second Year Student Assessment (SYSA)

submitted by klobassa@augsburg.edu

The SYSA is part of the Ruffalo Noel Levitz suite of surveys, which also includes the College Student Inventory (CSI) and Mid-Year Student Survey (MYSA), and measures students’ academic motivation, general coping skills and receptivity to assistance. We are in the process of piloting the Second Year Student Assessment (SYSA) with our second-year Auggies through February 27. The SYSA (as well as the other RNL surveys) provide helpful information for how we can best support student success. After closing the survey on February 27, a team of staff and faculty will meet individually with students to discuss results. Please encourage second year students with whom you work to complete the survey.

Second-year students can complete the survey using the following link, and will need their Augsburg student ID number:

https://studentsurvey.ruffalonl.com/AugsburgUniversity/SYSA2025-26

$10 Visa Gift Card: Muslims Click Here to Participate in Research and Receive a $10 Gift Card

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.

Win an Amazon Gift Card – 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

Nominate an Auggie for the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards

submitted by jonesma@augsburg.edu

Do you know an outstanding Auggie? Now is the time to nominate Augsburg alumni for the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards! Nominations are open for the First Decade Award, Distinguished Alumni Award, Spirit of Augsburg Award, and Distinguished Service Award. The awards will be presented during Homecoming in October 2026.

Submit your nominations by the end of March.

Nomination Form: Distinguished Alumni Awards 2026

Tristan Crowell Shares His Story of Thriving TOMORROW

submitted by myers@augsburg.edu

HOW WE THRIVE: STORIES OF WHAT IT MEANS TO THRIVE – TOGETHER.
Tristan Crowell
Wednesday February 25, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel

Tristan Crowell will speak about how difficult it can make sense of what’s going on during uncertain times and how we should respond to any of it. Leaning on our connections can be an important part in the process of understanding.

Tristan is a queer, Filipino immigrant whose life and work is motivated by a desire to explore alternative ways of existing, being a good neighbor, and cultivating hope for everything that is not here. He received his Bachelor of Science in Sociology from the University of Minnesota and his Master of Social Work from Augsburg University where he currently serves as a Student Specialist in the Department of Multicultural Life. Most importantly, he’s just a guy.

Position: Associate Professor, Education

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

DUTIES: Responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses in special education.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in Special Education or a related field and 3 years of K-12 special education experience. Approximately 5% domestic and international travel annually is expected for faculty members to attend research conferences and convenings.
Salary: $64,477 to $69,477/year. Full-time, position located in Minneapolis, MN. View full job
description/requirements, apply, and/or see summary of benefits online at
https://www.augsburg.edu/employment/.

This notice is being posted in connection with the filing of an application for a permanent alien labor certification. Any person may provide documentary evidence bearing on the application to the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room N-5311, Washington, DC 20210.

Apply to Be a 2026-27 Christensen Scholar

submitted by myers@augsburg.edu

We are now taking applications for the 2026-2027 cohort of Christensen Scholars. Apply at the link below by Friday March 27, 2026.

Christensen Scholars spend a year in community exploring questions of faith, identity, and vocation through a Christian theological lens. Students should be open to engaging seriously and openly with these topics, but it is not a requirement that a student be an active member of a faith community. Applicants need only be open to sharing about and listening to a diverse set of perspectives within the Christian tradition.

BENEFITS:
• Develop a deeper understanding of your own vocation in a caring community.
• Create a deeper sense of belonging among your peers.
• Learn new ways to live out your faith on a daily basis within the community.
• Experience a remote mountain retreat center in the middle of winter.
• Receive a small scholarship and a $500.00 stipend to cover expenses.
• All-expenses-paid winter pilgrimage in mid-January.
• 4 upper division Religion credits (can be used toward your major or minor)

NOTE: RLN 100 is a prerequisite for this year-long course. We will gather every other Thursday evening (6pm-8pm), both Fall and Spring semesters. Additionally, the pilgrimage during the end of your winter break in January 2027 is mandatory. Students admitted are expected to have good attendance and participation in the sessions and on the trip in order to earn course credit.

Christensen Scholars program is co-led by Dr. Jeremy Myers (myers@ausburg.edu) from the Christensen Center for Vocation and Rev. John Schwehn (schwehn@augsburg.edu) from Campus Ministry.

Christensen Scholars Program

Event Announcements

QIPOC and AISA Event: Building Blocks and Bridges

submitted by kelleyf@augsburg.edu

Hi QIPOC, AISA and Auggies! We are collaborating on an event that will happen this Wednesday from 4-6pm in Hagfors 150BC. This will be a kinship themed event where you will have the opportunity to build connections with peers, get creative and work with your hands! We will provide yummy drinks, snacks, modeling clay and Legos! We look forward to seeing you there and to develop connections with you all.

RSVP In Auggie Life

April – 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 participant 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 join, so invite your friends and family. Registration ends April 10th.

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

Register here!

Register for Career Exploration Day – March 3

submitted by nguyenma@augsburg.edu

What: Career Exploration Day
When: Tues March 3rd, 2026 from 12-5pm
Where: Hagfors
Who: Required for 1st/2nd Year Students

Career Exploration Day is a campus-wide initiative designed to help early-stage college students explore career possibilities, build essential professional competencies, and connect their academic studies to real-world opportunities. Students will gain exposure to diverse career paths, learn practical skills, and buildawareness of professional opportunities.

Schedule at a Glance:

12:00-1:15pm Check-in / Lunch in the cafeteria
1:30-2:15pm Session 1, Hagfors
2:30-3:15pm Session 2, Hagfors
3:30-4:15pm Session 3, Hagfors

Register in 2 Easy Steps:

1) Review the STUDENT GUIDE for workshop descriptions. Note which workshops you’d like to attend. https://www.canva.com/design/DAHA5P5OanY/Iflr1agx8hGEXRIBV5P-GQ/view?utm_content=DAHA5P5OanY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h7f27ab8254

2) Register for the event and workshops.

Register on Handshake

TONIGHT: Augsburg Jazz Ensemble Concert (7 pm)

submitted by green5@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg University Jazz Ensemble will present an exciting evening of music on Tuesday. This concert will showcase music throughout the Americas and feature student soloists Sydney Elliott, Joey Kelly, and Anthony Sabatine.

Augsburg University Jazz Ensemble Concert
Date: Tuesday, February 24
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Sateren Auditorium
Cost: Free

View Concert Poster

This Thursday: Join Us for a Conversation on Caring for Unhoused Neighbors

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

Join us for a conversation with Che Ramirez on “activating communities of care for our unhoused neighbors: lessons from Los Angeles.”

When: Thursday, February 26, 7 pm
Where: Foss 21B
Who: anyone from the Augsburg community is welcome to attend

About Che Ramirez:
Che is a servant leader with nearly 20 years of experience in homelessness and housing operations and policy, including serving as both a nonprofit CEO and Deputy Mayor of Homelessness for the City of Los Angeles during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2023, he launched his consulting firm, Community Homelessness Expertise (CHE), where he partners with nonprofits to build organizational capacity, coaches leaders with lived experience, and advises local governments on thoughtful, results-driven approaches to addressing homelessness.

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