Wednesday, March 11, 2026

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Interfaith Scholar Applications – Due TODAY

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.

UPDATE: The Interfaith Scholars course now fulfills the Augsburg Experience requirement!

Learn More and Apply

General Announcements

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

No Package Delivery During Spring Break

submitted by longj@augsburg.edu

Packages will not be delivered during Spring 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 contact us if you need to make other arrangements, mailship@augsburg.edu. We will resume deliveries once break is over, 3/23/26.

Shipping/Receiving

Student Poetry Prize

submitted by starckl@augsburg.edu

Submit to Augsburg’s John R. Mitchell / Academy of American Poets Prize
Deadline for Submission: 22 March 2026

This competition, endowed by Jean Mitchell in honor of the late John Mitchell, former English Department faculty member and poet, is for the best group of three poems composed by a current Augsburg undergraduate or graduate student. The award includes a $100 prize ($50 each, if split between two winners), a certificate from the Academy of American Poets, a one-year membership to the Academy of American Poets, and publication on poets.org.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
• A set of three well-proofread poems must be sent from your Augsburg email address as an attachment to starckl@augsburg.edu by 22 March 2026.
• Writers should put Mitchell Prize in the subject line.
• The email must contain the titles of the poems, and the poet’s full name, pronouns, status (undergrad or grad), phone number, and mailing/permanent address.
• Winners will be announced by Augsburg University in early April.
• In the summer, the Academy will send a letter of congratulations and a certificate to each winner or honorable mention recipient. If two winners are chosen, the prize money will be divided between them.

We’re excited to read your work!

Event Announcements

Community Defense Training

submitted by rankiniz@augsburg.edu

As a united University community, we continue to seek ways to offer resources that support faculty and staff, both on and off campus. The need to pay attention to what is happening around us remains.

For those who are interested in community defense training, the following options are available:
• States at the Core, who offer multiple online training sessions each month to a nationwide audience.
• Monarca, a local Minnesota organization that offers several in-person training sessions throughout the greater Twin Cities and western WI.

For those who are interested in attending training in community, Human Resources, the Provost’s Office, and the Post 1/20 Task Force have reserved space on campus, and will be streaming a 90-minute live webinar presented by States at the Core on the following dates:

Wednesday, March 11 (OGC/Oren 201) – TONIGHT
Wednesday, March 25 (OGC/Oren 201)
Wednesday, April 1 (OGC/Oren 201)

The webinars are identical; is not necessary to attend all of them.
• The webinar will begin at 6:00 p.m.
• Augsburg will register as an institution, no individual registration is required.
• As this is a nationwide webinar, the audience is not visible.
• Those who are interested in attending the training off-campus should individually register.

As additional training and resources become available for faculty and staff, we will continue to provide those opportunities to all.

More info about States at the Core

Grad Fair 2026 TODAY

submitted by warwick@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg University Campus Store will be hosting a grad fair where seniors can purchase or order their cap, gown, tassel, or frames for their upcoming graduation. The Grad Fair 2026 will be open 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Wednesday, March 11th, 2026, at the Campus Store located on the ground floor of the Oren Gateway Center. Participants will be able to try on caps and gowns. They can then purchase or place orders on the https://colleges.herffjones.com/college/_augsburg/ website. Representatives from both Alumni Relations and Career Services will also be on hand from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm to answer any questions on life after Augsburg University.

https://colleges.herffjones.com/college/_augsburg/

TOMORROW: Focused Conversation on Athletics

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

All faculty and staff are invited to the March Focused Conversation tomorrow, March 12. Join Amy Cooper, athletic director, for a conversation about Auggie Athletics.

March Focused Conversation: Athletics
Thursday, March 12, 2026
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Marshall Room or via Zoom

To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the livestream link, visit the All Hands page.

All Hands | Inside Augsburg (login required)

Explore Graduate Programs at the UMN Carlson School of Management

submitted by mendezm@augsburg.edu

Curious about graduate study in business, analytics, or accounting? A Representative from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management will be on campus to share information about their specialized master’s programs and answer your questions.

Stop by to learn more about program options, admissions requirements, application timelines, and career opportunities connected to Carlson’s graduate programs.

Tabling Details:
Date: Thursday, March 12th
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: Christensen Lobby

This is a great opportunity to connect directly with an admissions representative and explore whether a specialized graduate business program could be a good fit for your goals.

Stop by anytime!

Interfaith Symposium: Two Weeks from Today

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

We are excited to welcome Rev. Jen Bailey as the keynote speaker for the 2026 interfaith symposium. Jen is an interfaith leader working at the intersection of investing in the leadership of young people and the vitality of the natural environment. Jen will speak on the theme Healing the Earth, Healing Ourselves.

Date: Wednesday, March 25
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm keynote
1:00 – 2:00 pm lunch
Location: Sateren Auditorium (keynote), Hoversten Chapel (lunch)

All Augsburg community members are welcome to attend (at no cost). Please register to help us plan for the event.

NEW: Registration to livestream the keynote is now available. Click the register link for more info.

Register

Eco-Spirituality Conversation TOMORROW – Join Us

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

Do you feel a deep spiritual connection to nature? Eco-Spirituality is a worldview and practice that views nature as sacred and celebrates the interconnection between nature and humanity. Join us for an exploration of Eco- Spirituality leading up to the Interfaith Symposium: Healing the Earth, Healing Ourselves (March 25).

What: Conversation on Eco-Spirituality
When: Thursday, March 12, 6:30-7:30 pm
Where: OGC100
Who: Anyone from the Augsburg community is welcome

Special guest:
Kieran Morris is a farmer, guide, historian, martial arts teacher, woodsman and community organizer. He has called the forests and waters of Mni Sota Makoce home all his life.

TOMORROW – Collage Event in Hagfors 150A, 4-6pm on March 12

submitted by murdockf@augsburg.edu

Come collage and enjoy sweet treats and tea! All materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own photos, ephemera, or anything else you would like to collage with. Participants will also have the chance to publish their artwork in Augsburg’s literary arts magazine, Thó Wiŋ.

RSVP:
https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/event/12299788

This workshop is hosted by allison anne, a queer, nonbinary multidisciplinary artist based in Minneapolis and working in collage, zinemaking, mail art, book art, design & publishing. They co-founded the projects Twin Cities Collage Collective and NONMACHINABLE, which connect and publish artists & creatives locally & around the world. Learn more at allisonanne.com or on Instagram: @allisonannecollage

TODAY: QIPOC DIY Tie Dye General Meeting

submitted by kelleyf@augsburg.edu

Hello QIPOC family! I hope this event finds you well. We are hosting a DIY tie-dye event today, Wednesday, March 11th, from 4-6pm in the East Commons lounge. We are excited to share our handcrafted QIPOC logo with you, and an awesome back print, as well as to see you all dye your own merch made from 100% cotton, super comfy t-shirts. There will be a variety of sizes to choose from.

Also, our first elections are coming up. We will have a tabling session at noon, and our email will be open to receive any inquiries. Stay posted for some amazing events we have coming up this spring!

QIPOC Email: qipoc.org@augsburg.edu
Instagram: @augsburg.qipoc

RSVP Here!

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