Augsburg University News and Announcements
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submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu
Need to know when departments, buildings, and student services are open during Spring Break? We’ve got you covered along with some safety reminders from DPS.
Spring Break this year will be March 16-20. Classes resume March 23.
submitted by ridgle@augsburg.edu
Xcel Energy will be onsite to replace the Oren Gateway building transformer this Thursday 3/19 at 8am. All power with the exception of emergency lighting will be down in the building up to 8 hours. All door access and elevators will be down. If you need any assistance with entry into the building or accessibility needs, you can contact the Department of Public Safety at 612-330-1717. Contact Facilities Management with any questions.
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submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
03/12/2026: Student: TRIO / SSS Summer Bridge Peer Mentor, Summer 2026
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000114469038-student-trio-sss-summer-bridge-peer-mentor-summer-2026
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.
submitted by morgans1@augsburg.edu
Calling all Freshmen and Sophomores!!!
Consider spending your fall semester in Mexico and complete some of your general education requirements! This affordable program is a great way to expand your world by immersing yourself in a new culture.
– Apply by April 1st and get a free plane ticket!
– Pay your regular fall tuition – financial aid and scholarships apply!
– Apply through the Study Abroad Website – this takes less than 10 minutes!
– Email abroad@augsburg.edu if you have any questions
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!
Macalester College is hosting an ACTC BIPOC Faculty & Staff Gathering on Tuesday, March 24 at 4:00-6:00 p.m. in the Flemming Room at Kagin Commons on the Macalester campus. Anyone can attend.
For more information contact Ebony Aya, Interim Assistant Director of the Jan Serie Center for Scholarship and Teaching at Macalester College, at eadedayo@macalester.edu.
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Selling my parents’ iPad. Erased and ready use. 16GB memory.
Asking $25. Includes charger and cable. [
