Thursday, March 12, 2026

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Public Safety and Facilities Announcements

Athletic Field Air Structure

submitted by rjohn@augsburg.edu

Early in the morning this past Sunday, the air structure over Edor Nelson Field experienced a large tear in the fabric, which caused the dome to lose pressure and deflate. There was no one in the dome at the time, and there were no injuries from the event.

The dome had been slated to be taken down in early April. Given the tear in the fabric, we will not be reinflating the air structure this spring. Augsburg’s Facilities crews and workers from the air structure company are working to remove the dome and equipment from the field in order for our teams to practice, weather permitting, as soon as is feasible.

Teaching and Learning

Students: Two Weeks Left to Apply to Be a 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.

Apply Here

General Announcements

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

Nominate Your Fellow Staff Members for the 2026 Staff Appreciation Awards

submitted by lenze@augsburg.edu

The Staff Senate is excited to announce that nominations are now open for our annual Staff Appreciation Awards! This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize the incredible staff members who go above and beyond to support our students, their colleagues, and the mission of Augsburg University.

We are seeking nominations for the following two categories:

Outstanding Staff Award: Recognizes staff members who have made significant contributions over the past year through exceptional service, collaborative work across departments, a commitment to equity and inclusion, and creative problem-solving.

Outstanding Newcomer Award: Honors a staff member who has been at Augsburg for two years or less (as of March 1) and has already made a significant impact on campus life.

Nomination Details:

Who can nominate? Any current member of the campus community—staff, faculty, or students—is welcome to submit a nomination.

Deadline: All nominations must be submitted by Friday, March 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m..

How to Nominate: Please complete the Staff Appreciation Nomination Form.

Save the Date! Please join us for the in-person Staff Appreciation Event to celebrate our nominees and award winners:

Date: Wednesday, April 1st, 2026

Time: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.

Location: Hoversten Chapel, Foss Hall

Sincerely-

Your Staff Senators for the 25/26 academic year

Nominate Your Fellow Staff Member Here

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!

New Student Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

03/10/2026: Student: Groundskeeping 2026
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000113721377-student-groundskeeping-2026
03/09/2026: Student: Campus Life AugSem Leader
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000113569732-student-campus-life-augsem-leader

Search Augsburg Job Postings

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

Event Announcements

April 25 – 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 today!

TODAY: Focused Conversation on Athletics

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

All faculty and staff are invited to the March Focused Conversation at 12:30 today. 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)

TONIGHT: Eco-Spirituality Conversation

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.

TODAY: Collage Event in Hagfors 150A, 4-6pm

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 – 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!

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