Friday, March 13, 2026

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

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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 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.

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!

submitted by musto@augsburg.edu

The Strommen Center will be open for virtually appointments only over spring break. To make an appointment with a career coach, schedule through Navigate. We will reopen in-person and for drop-in appointments March 23rd. Have a great 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

submitted by lenze@augsburg.edu

We have extended the Deadline! Please submit your staff nominations by March 17th at 5PM

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.

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

Nominate Your Fellow Staff Member Here

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

If you currently hold Parent PLUS student loans, there is a critical deadline this spring that could permanently impact your repayment plan and forgiveness eligibility. As an employee at Augsburg University, you have access to Savi to help you navigate the sweeping changes reshaping the federal student loan system

What’s happening?
New federal rules under the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) are changing how Parent PLUS loans are managed starting July 1, 2026. This is a “hard cutoff” that could permanently change your financial future.

If you do not consolidate your Parent PLUS loans before the deadline, you risk permanently losing access to:
● Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plans, which can keep your monthly payments affordable based on what you earn.
● Forgiveness pathways, including Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

The Deadline: April 1, 2026
While the legal cutoff is July 1, the consolidation process must be fully completed and disbursed by that date, not just started. Because federal processing typically takes 60-90 days, we strongly recommend you submit your consolidation application no later than April 1, 2026.

How Savi Helps
The rules for Parent PLUS borrowers are complex, but your path forward doesn’t have to be. Savi is here to help you:
● Analyze your loans to see if consolidation is necessary.
● Provide step-by-step help to complete consolidation before the deadline.
● Lock in your lowest monthly payment plan after consolidating.

Get Started with Savi

submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu

The Workday project is launching in April and we will be having monthly updates as part of this IT blog series. The March IT blog post focuses on common concerns about such significant, transformational projects.

IT Blog Post