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250 Years Since the American Revolution: Take HIS 389

submitted by devries@augsburg.edu

The American Revolution
HIS 389-A
Wed 6-9 pm
Fall 2026

This seminar-style course sees the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence as a special opportunity to reconsider the history and legacies of the American Revolution. In the 1760s and 1770s, English speaking-people fought amongst themselves over Indigenous lands in North America, sparking a civil war that eventually turned into a world war. The conflict not only spawned a new nation—the United States—but also an “age of revolutions” that changed the lives of millions around the globe. Topics covered include: the causes of the Revolution, daily life in a society torn apart by violence, the experiences of African Americans as well as Native peoples and nations, the significance of gender and family, struggles to define democracy, and the history of how the Revolution has been remembered in different ways by different Americans.

Teach, Study, or Research Abroad After Graduation – Apply for a Fulbright

submitted by devries@augsburg.edu

A Fulbright Award gives you the opportunity to teach, research, or study abroad for an academic year after graduation. The process of applying is invaluable and winning the award is a life-changing experience.

To be eligible and competitive you need to:
– Be a U.S. citizen or national
– Have a 3.0 or higher GPA for serving as an English Teaching Assistant
– Have a 3.5 or higher to conduct research or attend graduate school abroad
– Be an active member in the Augsburg community or your home community
– Have effective skills to adapt to another culture and serve as a cultural ambassador of the U.S. to your host country

If you are a junior, senior, or recent graduate, you would start working on your application this summer in preparation for an early fall 2026 submission. Selections are made in Spring 2027 for placement in Fall 2027.

If you would like to learn more about the Fulbright program, please schedule an appointment with Prof. Jacqui deVries, Augsburg’s Fulbright Program Advisor, by emailing her: devries@ausgburg.edu.

https://us.fulbrightonline.org/

General Announcements

Submit a Postcard for a Greener Future

submitted by starckl@augsburg.edu

The North Star chapter of the Sierra Club is looking for submissions for its next journal issue. See the prompt below, and send submissions to starckl@augsburg.edu.

The first step to changing the future is imagining a better one. Write a postcard from a greener future (75 words or fewer– postcards are small!) in which you describe an activity or a place that reflects the climate-friendlier future we all want. Are you writing from a city full of rooftop gardens? From a town that defeated a proposal for an environmentally-devastating data center? From a cruise ship that runs on solar power? From a future free of single-use plastics? Feel free to be very down-to-earth or wildly fantastical.

Submissions are due by April 20th. We’re excited to read your postcards and learn about your hopeful futures!

Staff: Volunteer at Commencement 2026

submitted by obeys@augsburg.edu

Staff volunteers are needed to help make the commencement ceremony on May 7 a meaningful and successful experience for our graduates and their families.
Volunteer Roles Include:
– Accessible Seating Ushers, Greeters, and Wayfinding: Manage the accessible seating table and seating areas; assist guests with finding a seating location and/or other facilities; hand out programs; provide assistance for wayfinding and/or other needs. (Training at 4:00, Shift 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.)
– Graduate Ushers/Tunnel Managers: Staff will help students find their way to the lineup tunnel and manage the line lengths to help with a seamless procession.(Training at 4:00, Shift 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.)
– Guest Ushers, Greeters, and Wayfinding: Greet family members, and guests; assist families with finding a seating location and/or other facilities; hand out programs; provide assistance for wayfinding and/or other needs.(Training at 4:00, Shift 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.)
– Namecard Tables: Staff the graduate namecard check-in tables; help students who don’t have a namecard; provide assistance for wayfinding and/or answering other questions.(Training at 4:00, Shift 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.)
– Ticket Resolution: Staff will help with resolving ticket issues for guests (Training at 4:00, Shift 4:00 – 7:30 p.m.)
Please fill out the staff volunteer form below by April 23 to let us know of your interest. You will receive a follow-up email to confirm your volunteer assignment and provide additional details.

Sign up to Volunteer at Commencement Today!

2026-27 FAFSA Priority Deadline

submitted by rislove@augsburg.edu

The 2026-2027 priority deadline for returning students FAFSA is June 1st, 2026. Submitting by this date is the best way to ensure funding availability for the upcoming year.

If you have questions about the application or run into any issues, the Student Financial Services team is here to help! Stop by our office, or schedule an appointment with a financial aid counselor for further assistance.

Submit your FAFSA here!

Sound Healing TONIGHT with Dinner Provided

submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu

Join us to de-stress with the help of specially crafted sounds and rhythms designed to relax and center your mind and body. Enjoy the free food, free drinks, and free relaxing time. We still have many spots left. RSVP here by 4pm:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevwPPKmCqMMGbsj3QTOMOdwc3wCd1wTiK0P0mKHFLoWLCXvQ/viewform?usp=pp_url

When: Monday, April 13th
Time: 6pm-8pm
Location: Foss, Chapel

**Limited spot – first 25 people only**

Counselors Needed for Scrubs Camp – Earn $600

submitted by peacock@augsburg.edu

HealthForce Minnesota is hiring counselors to work at Scrubs Camp at Augsburg this summer from July 7 – July 10, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM daily. Counselors will be paid a $600 stipend for the four day camp. Scrubs Camp provides opportunities for high school students to explore health careers by engaging in interactive sessions led by health care professionals. If interested, contact Deenna Steinhaus, Camp Coordinator, at Deenna.Steinhaus@winona.edu to request a job description and an application form.

More About Scrubs Camp

Faculty: Cheer on Students at Commencement 2026

submitted by obeys@augsburg.edu

All faculty are strongly encouraged to participate in the clapping tunnel in full regalia at Commencement on May 7. You will NOT need to reserve a ticket for the ceremony; however, you will need a faculty pass to enter U.S. Bank Stadium. Please complete the faculty sign-up form below by April 23 to let us know you plan to attend so that your credentials will be available when you arrive.

Sign up to join us at Commencement today!

Chris Dixon Shares His Story of Thriving

submitted by myers@augsburg.edu

Join us for our final How We Thrive talk of the year.

Chris Dixon is Augsburg University men’s and women’s track and field head coach as well as the Assistant Athletic Director and Director of Athletic Diversity and Inclusion. Chris has also been a DI college athlete, an entrepreneur, a health and fitness education and wellness consultant, and a dad. Come and hear what Chris has to share about how he thrives in our world.

HOW WE THRIVE: STORIES OF WHAT IT MEANS TO THRIVE – TOGETHER.
Chris Dixon
Wednesday April 22, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel

Research Invitation: The Mental Health Impact of Operation Metro Surge

submitted by velamcco@augsburg.edu

Members of the Augsburg Community,

You are invited to participate in a study focusing on the mental health impact of Operation Metro Surge, in which the Department of Homeland Security sent approximately 3000 ICE and Border Control agents to the Twin Cities beginning in December 2025 and officially lasting through mid-February of 2026.

Prof. James Vela-McConnell, in the Department of Sociology here at Augsburg, is conducting an anonymous survey that is intended to further document the impact of this event on our community and ourselves and you are invited to participate. This online survey should take approximately 30 minutes and can be completed at your convenience. At the end of the survey, you will have the opportunity to enter a raffle for one of six $50 gift cards or one of eight $25 gift. Alternatively, the raffle winners may choose to donate the value of their gift card to a local organization working to support immigrant residents of the Twin Cities metro.

To take the survey, check your emails for your invitation to participate or simply click on the link below. Thank you in advance for your participation.

The Mental Health Impact of Operation Metro Surge

PAMAL Costa Rica July 2026: Registration Due April 22

submitted by rohlfsen@augsburg.edu

This year’s PAMAL program and course to Costa Rica is just around the corner, and our CGEE registration deadline is quickly approaching. If you’re interested in leadership, healthcare, and universal responsibility, click the link below to get more information and apply (course is PA710 and is cross-listed as ML 577).

Applications are due WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22.

Program Dates: July 8-17, 2026

Want to travel with a partner or a plus one? Now you can! We’ve opened up the program to non-students, as well. They don’t need to participate in the course or pay tuition. They will pay the program fee which has all on the ground costs included.

For more information visit our registration page (link below) or email Nichole Rohlfsen, CGEE Program Manager, at rohlfsen@augsburg.edu.

CGEE Registration Page: PAMAL to Costa Rica, July 2026

Free Airfare – Study Abroad Extended Deadlines

submitted by hardaker@augsburg.edu

Deadline extended to May 1 for fall semester programs at Augsburg’s Study Centers!

Free airfare for Mexico and Norway continue until May 1! Other programs may be eligible for additional scholarships and airfare vouchers, inquire with the study abroad office soon.

Open programs include:
Africa
Decolonizing the Mind: Racial and Environmental Justice in Namibia and South Africa

Europe
Conflict, Peace, and Transition in Northern Ireland
Social Systems, Sustainability, and Justice in Norway

Latin America
Communication and Media Studies: Migration & Social Change in Mexico
Liberal Arts, Migration and Social Change in Mexico
New Activisms, Human Rights and Social Justice in Guatemala and Costa Rica

See the Study Abroad Website

Opt-in Campus Elevator Update Listserv

submitted by escobarr@augsburg.edu

Augsburg University has an opt-in listserv that provides timely notifications regarding elevator outages across campus, including updates when normal service has been restored. These notifications are intended to assist the university community in planning accordingly, minimizing disruptions to their daily activities, and navigating campus more effectively. To opt into this listserv, please register below.

Campus Elevator Update Listserv Registration

Event Announcements

Fosdick Lecture

submitted by coleda@augsburg.edu

On behalf of Augsburg University’s Campus Ministry, you are invited to the ninth annual Fosdick Lecture on Preaching.

This year’s lecture will be delivered by Rev. Alan Storey, a renowned Gospel storyteller and facilitator of personal and political change from South Africa. A former conscientious objector during the apartheid regime, Rev. Storey has dedicated his life to the “experimental practice of the Sermon on the Mount,” working extensively on issues of social justice, human rights, and reconciliation.

Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Time: 11:30 AM (Refreshments) | 12:00 PM–1:00 p.m. (Lecture)
Location: Hoversten Chapel, Augsburg University (613 S 22nd Ave, Minneapolis, MN)
Cost: Free and open to the public

In a time when our communities are seeking words of hope and a call back to justice, Rev. Storey’s insights on the Jesus way of peace-making are timely and vital. We hope you can join us for this inspiring session.

Please Join Us: Art Education Celebration

submitted by alekna@augsburg.edu

Please join the Augsburg University Education Department as we celebrate two of our student artists. Bella Olson and David Mejia spent last summer and fall designing two large wall paintings that now hang in our office hallway. The students created the art in memorial of our dear colleague, Dr. Jennie Diaz, who sadly passed away in spring 2024. The students used Dr. Diaz’s values as inspiration for the pieces. You can read more about the inspiration and intent for this art installation at the link below.

When? Monday April 27th, 5–6pm
Where? Sverdrup Education Suite
What? Light refreshments will be served. The students will share a few words about their process and we will all gather to remember Dr. Diaz, and to celebrate these beautiful works of art.
Who? Anyone and everyone who wants to celebrate these amazing artists and their beautiful art.
Questions? alekna@augsburg.edu

More Information Here

Upcoming Events with Staff Senate

submitted by cliftonk@augsburg.edu

Staff Senate is bringing colleagues together by creating intimate opportunities to connect, collaborate, and discover the amazing work happening across our campus.

Here’s everything that’s coming up:

Brown Bag Lunch in the Cafeteria
Tuesday, April 14 from 12:00 – 1:00pm

StepUP Open House
Thursday, April 16⋅9:00 – 10:30am
Oren Gateway Center Suite 204
*** We will have pastries and coffee. April 13-17 is National Collegiate Recovery Week. Come celebrate recovery with us.

Save the Date: End of Year Ice Cream Social
Thursday, May 21⋅3:00 – 4:30pm

Fiction Workshop + Publication Talk April 17

submitted by murdockf@augsburg.edu

Join us in Hagfors 150A at 3pm on Friday, 4/17 for some creative writing activities as well as a discussion on process and publishing fiction, led by Lindsay Starck, Director of Augsburg’s MFA Program. Participants will also have the opportunity to submit their work to be featured in the 51st issue of Thó Wiŋ Magazine, Augsburg’s official literary arts publication.
Snacks and drinks will be provided!

RSVP:

https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/event/12406490

QIPOC: Northern Clay Center Workshop

submitted by kelleyf@augsburg.edu

Hi QIPOC family! We hope you can join us in community and creativity this Wednesday, April 15th, from 3:30pm-5:30pm in the Oyaté Commons (located on the ground floor of Christensen). We are hosting the Northern Clay Center again to teach us how to work with and throw clay on a pottery wheel. NCC is a local non-profit art organization located over the highway on Franklin Ave. They will provide all the materials and equipment needed to work with the clay.

There is a limited number of spots available. Please RSVP using the link to secure your spot.

Register Here

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