Friday, March 27, 2026

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Visit the Writing Center for Help with Your Papers and Projects

submitted by mollberg@augsburg.edu

Visit the Writing Center for Help with Your Papers and Projects

The Augsburg University Writing Center is open and be ready to support your writing this semester! Our current hours are Sunday 5-8pm and Monday–Thursday, 2–8 p.m. Online tutoring is also available by appointment Sunday-Thursday 6-8pm. Please visit the writing center website for more information.

We are located across from Advising on the second floor of the library.
https://sites.augsburg.edu/writingcenter/

At the Writing Center, trained peer tutors work with writers at all levels and in all disciplines. Whether you are just beginning an assignment and need help generating ideas, in the middle of a draft and looking for feedback on structure or clarity, or polishing a final version before submitting, our tutors are here to help. They can also support you in developing stronger arguments, refining your style, citing sources, and building effective revision strategies.
You can bring in any kind of writing project—course essays, research papers, lab reports, resumes, personal statements, creative pieces, or even application materials. No matter the stage of the process or the type of writing, tutors provide constructive, supportive feedback that is focused on helping you grow as a writer.

Stop by during open hours to meet with a tutor and make the most of your writing this semester!

https://sites.augsburg.edu/writingcenter/

New and Improved Gradebook Override

submitted by hadjiyanis@augsburg.edu

The Gradebook Override
As we move through the semester, we’ve received some great questions about the “mystery” of grades not updating in Moodle. Often, this is caused by a Gradebook Override.
When you manually enter a grade (like a 0 for a missing assignment) directly into the Gradebook, Moodle treats that entry as the “final word.” This means even if a student later completes the quiz or assignment and receives a grade, their actual attempt grade will not update in the gradebook because the manual override is in place.

New Feature: The Yellow Highlight
You may have noticed that some cells in your gradebook now have a prominent yellow or orange highlight. This is a relatively new visual cue to make your grading life easier.
Why was it added? Previously, it was difficult to tell at a glance if an override was in place. Because of that, we added this “Override Warning” color to provide an immediate visual alert that an override is blocking the automatic sync from the activity (like a Quiz or Assignment).
How to take advantage of it: Use it as a diagnostic tool! If a student asks why the grade for their recent submission isn’t showing up in the gradebook, simply look for that yellow highlight. It tells you exactly where you need to clear an override to let the automation take over again.

How to Resolve and Automate Overrides
To ensure your gradebook stays synced with student attempts, keep these tips in mind:
Remove Manual Overrides: Watch this video to see how to remove manual overrides.
Here are the steps: If you see that yellow background, go to Grader report, enable Edit mode,
select the three dots next to the individual grade, and select Edit grade.You’ll see Overridden at the top of the new page. Untick the box if ticked and select Save changes. You’ll be brought to a page where grades are recalculated. You should see that the override has been removed and the score has been updated.

Watch this video to see how to remove manual overrides.

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

Financial Aid Drop-In Hours

submitted by bjorkluw@augsburg.edu

No need to schedule an appointment! Drop by in the Enrollment Center, located in Sverdrup Hall, to meet with a financial aid counselor. We can help you with your FAFSA, unpaid balance holds, summer financial aid questions, and more!

Dates and Times:
Wed–Fri, March 25–27: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Mon–Thu, March 30 – April 2: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Submit your FAFSA here!

Today Is Last Day for Students to Apply for Christensen Scholars

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

Urge Policymakers to Fully Fund the State Grant

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

Did you know that the Minnesota State Grant program supports 62% of Augsburg undergraduate students, with an average grant amount of $6,000?

A $131 million shortfall in funding for the program means that without action, many low- and middle-income students will lose their grants or see them dramatically cut starting next fall.

Lawmakers can prevent these cuts by providing additional funding for the State Grant program during the legislative session that is underway in St. Paul. Augsburg is encouraging policymakers to do just that, speaking up on this with other private nonprofit colleges. It is also critical for individual constituents—including Augsburg students, faculty, and staff—to ask for action on this issue.

If you live in Minnesota, please consider sending a note of your own to the state legislators who represent you, asking them to fully fund the State Grant program. A sample note you can edit and a simple tool for sending it is available from the Minnesota Private College Council.

Learn more and contact your legislators by March 31.

TRIO/SSS Summer Bridge Peer Mentor Positions (3), Summer 2026

submitted by rodrig@augsburg.edu

Summer 2026
There will be 4 days of training (2 days in May & 2 Days in June) and the commitment is 4 weeks June 21 – July 16.
$16.45 per hour

Job Description
As a result of serving as a TRIO/Student Support Services Summer Bridge Peer Mentor,
students will be able to:
● Create & maintain a safe, healthy, & welcoming residential community by
coordinating move-in & move-out, creating & posting door & hall decorations,
enforcing program & University policies & regulations.
● Provide academic support through evening study group activities, course research,
learning assistance, constructive feedback, & guidance.
● Plan & facilitate study-break activities that actively engage participants.
● Foster a positive group environment for first-year students through respectful
communication, a positive attitude, confidence-building, & providing assistance as
needed.
● Collaborate and work effectively as part of a team to support a successful Summer
Bridge experience.

Qualifications
● Minimum GPA of 2.5
● Strong customer service skills
● Effective communication & team-development abilities
● Ability to maintain private & sensitive information
● Ability to work in a fast-paced & unpredictable environment
● Desire to work in a flexible, team-focused atmosphere
● Strong sense of responsibility—and fun!
● Willingness to live in a residence hall during the Summer Bridge program
(June 21–July16; room provided)
● Willingness to complete other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications
● Completion of Summer Bridge Program
● Previous residence life experience
● Current TRIO/SSS participant
● Involvement and/or leadership in Augsburg co-curricular activities

Application Instructions:
Applicants are encouraged to review the TRIO/SSS Summer Bridge web page to learn more
about the program. All student applicants must attach the following for consideration:
● Resume (required)
● Cover Letter (optional, but strongly encouraged)

Click the link below to apply!

TRIO/SSS Summer Bridge Peer Mentor Position

New Staff Positions This Week (3)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

03/24/2026: Senior Academic Advisor
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/ni/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/45db50b6-c01b-4d2b-bfb4-a0305c4ce0ee-senior-academic-advisor
03/24/2026: Assistant Director, Campus Life
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000116451247-assistant-director-campus-life
03/24/2026: Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000116395717-director-of-alumni-relations-annual-giving-

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New Student Positions This Week (3)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

03/23/2026: Student: Chemistry Lab Assistant
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000116282630-student-chemistry-lab-assistant
03/23/2026: Student: Campus Life Administrative Assistant
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000116228116-student-campus-life-administrative-assistant
03/19/2026: Student: Public Safety Dispatcher, Academic Year 2025-26
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000115668048-student-public-safety-dispatcher-academic-year-2025-26

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Event Announcements

Honoring the Women of Wounded Knee Exhibit Through April 1

submitted by hurleyc@augsburg.edu

You’re invited to visit the traveling exhibit, Honoring the Women of Wounded Knee, at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center – West Bank. Use the West building lobby entrance (across the street from Augsburg) and the exhibit is in the Hallway by Subway.

Open to the public, now through Wednesday, April 1. Free admission.

Fairview’s Community Advancement team, University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview, and Indigenous Healing Circle Employee Resource Group of Fairview collaborated this event with the Warrior Women Project.

Warrior Women Project

Beginning of Spring Round Dance – March 28

submitted by waukaug@augsburg.edu

Join Augsburg Indigenous Student Association on Saturday, March 28th from 5pm-9pm in celebrating our Spring Round Dance! This cultural event brings the Indigenous community together to celebrate the start of Spring through song and dance. There will be a feast, specials, ribbon skirt/ shirt contest, and much more!

AISA Beginning of Spring Round Dance

Daily Chapel: Alternative Spring Break

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 12:00 pm to hear references from students about their experiences in New York City for Alternative Spring Break. After chapel Campus Ministry invites you to Foss 104 at 12:30 to 1:30 pm for a reception for Janice Dames. Please stop by for some cake and a chance to say goodbye. Janice will be on campus next week as well to train our new administrative assistant who begins on Monday!

Commencement Reminders: Cap and Gown, Tickets, NameCoach

submitted by commencement@augsburg.edu

Commencement is getting closer! If you plan to participate in the ceremony on May 7:

GET TICKETS
Reserve your tickets as soon as possible: https://augsburggrad.universitytickets.com/

To request up to 10 additional tickets, fill out the request form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdvax1_RJr_9D2RenRR6du6788dxJ1pkG–H4Gk0QHlS7Ietg/viewform

ORDER REGALIA
Order your regalia from Herff Jones by April 14 for regular shipping or April 23 for an additional fee: https://www.augsburg.edu/commencement/commencement-regalia/

In addition to online ordering, a selection of bachelor’s and master’s regalia is available for purchase in person at the Augsburg Campus Store.

WATCH FOR AN EMAIL FROM NAMECOACH
NameCoach is a tool that helps ensure that your name is pronounced correctly at commencement. You should receive an email with instructions on how to access NameCoach in the next week.

Augsburg Commencement Website

Keeping Track of Auggies

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Lord of Rings Deluxe Edition for Sale

submitted by bensonss@augsburg.edu

I’m selling my deluxe edition of The Lord of the Rings book, it’s gently used with a small stain and a couple of folded corners, but other wise in good condition. I’m selling it for 30 dollars, although I’m willing to be a little flexible with the pricing. Please email me at sbnsn7@gmail.com if interested in buying.

Lord of the Rings book