Thursday, April 16, 2026

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Public Safety and Facilities Announcements

Navigating the Parking Rules at Augsburg

submitted by piperd@augsburg.edu

At The Augsburg University Department of Public Safety we receive emails everyday asking where to park, questions regarding permits and about received violations. In order to assist students, faculty, staff and guests in avoiding violations and fines and providing more pleasant on-campus experience for everyone, we want to remind everyone of the Parking Rules.

On the Inside Augsburg page > Quick Links > Public Safety > Parking on Campus: Parking System FAQ; all the information necessary to Navigate the Parking Rules on Campus is available.

Any questions regarding Parking you can email parking@augsburg.edu. Anything DPS related (safety concerns, etc.) feel free to email publicsafety@augsburg.edu or Dispatch at dispatch1717@augsburg.edu.

https://augnet.augsburg.edu/

Teaching and Learning

2026 Zyzzogeton Student Research Symposium – April 21

submitted by lynchss7@augsburg.edu

Augsburg celebrates the creativity and scholarship of its undergraduate students at the annual Zyzzogeton Student Research Symposium. The symposium falls at the end of each academic year and culminates achievements featuring work across departments.
This year, Zyzzogeton will feature posters from more than 60 undergraduate researchers in the science, social science, and humanities disciplines.
Zyzzogeton will take place on Tuesday, April 21, from 3 – 4:30 PM in Hagfors Center. Contrary to previously posted A-mail, classes will take place as scheduled during this time.
Those who need any disability-related accommodation to fully participate in this event are encouraged to contact University Events at events@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1104. Remember to have the name, date, and time of the event with you when contacting their office. Please allow for sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
Visit the Zyzzogeton website for more information and for a complete list of presenters and research abstracts.

Link Text: Zyzzogeton Website

Visit the Writing Center for Help with Your Papers and Projects

submitted by mollberg@augsburg.edu

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!

General Announcements

Call for Entries – Student Film and Screenplay Festival

submitted by hansonjl@augsburg.edu

Augsburg filmmakers and screenwriters: it’s time to showcase your work! Submissions are now open for our annual on-campus film festival.

Submission Deadline: April 20, 2026
Festival Date: May 1, 2026
Eligibility: Exclusive to Augsburg University students.
Categories: Animation, Documentary, Experimental, Music Video, Short Film, and Screenwriting.

Submission Rules:
– Projects must be student-led and completed within the last two academic years.
– Length: Films under 15 minutes; Screenplays limited to a 15-page sample.
– Limit: Maximum of three submissions per person.

How to Enter:
Submit your work via FilmFreeway using the submission code: Eyrie2026.

Prizes: Faculty-judged awards including Best in Show, Best Director, and Best Screenplay, plus an Audience Choice award!

For questions, contact Lily Douglas or Jenny Hanson at hansonjl@augsburg.edu.

Submit Your Film or Screenplay

National Library Week Display – Submit Your Favorite Titles

submitted by cronink@augsburg.edu

Celebrate National Library Week with Lindell Library!

This year’s theme, Find Your Joy, is brought to us by Mychal the Librarian (Mychal Threets). We are inviting Auggie students, staff and faculty to submit a short (2-3 sentence) blurb about something from the library that brings you joy. Submissions have a chance of showing up on our Library Week display starting Monday, April 20th!

Submit your favorite titles here.

Temporary Closure of Human Resources Office

submitted by caguanas@augsburg.edu

The Human Resources department will be participating in an intensive, office-wide Workday Implementation training next week. To ensure our team can fully engage in this program, our standard operations will be adjusted.

Human Resources office schedule for the week of 4/20/2026:
Monday 4/20/26 – Open for walk-ins 9am – 12pm
Tuesday 4/21/26 – Closed
Wednesday 4/22/26 – Closed
Thursday 4/23/26 – Closed
Friday 4/24/26 – Closed

We will resume normal operations on Monday 4/27/2026 9am – 4pm.

What to Expect
During this four-day period, please take note of the following changes to our service:

Office Hours: Walk-in office hours are suspended. The HR office will be closed to visitors.
Phone Calls: Our phone lines will be directed to voicemail. We will not be available for calls during this time.
Emails: Please direct all emails to any of the following inboxes based on your needs. This will allow for faster responses once a team member is available:
General HR questions: HR@augsburg.edu
Questions regarding pay or benefits: Payroll@augsburg.edu
Student Employment: studentemployment@augsburg.edu
For all emails sent, please expect a delayed response.

Urgent Matters
If you have an immediate, time-sensitive emergency that cannot wait until Monday (such as a critical payroll discrepancy or a workplace safety report), please send an email to hr@augsburg.edu with a direct subject line. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we take this time to improve our internal processes and better serve the entire organization.

Counselors Needed for Scrubs Camp – Earn $600

submitted by peacock@augsburg.edu

HealthForce Minnesota is hiring counselors to work at the Scrubs Camp being held at Augsburg 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

Mental Health Impact of Operation Metro Surge—Participate and Invite Others

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 for the flyer with the link & QR code.

Also, we are hoping to include as many residents of the Twin Cities area as possible in this research on the mental health impact of Operation Metro Surge. Please feel free forward the flyer and invite your local family, friends, neighbors, etc. to participate. Anyone who lives and/or works in the Twin Cities and is 18 years of age or older may participate.

Thank you in advance for your participation.

Flyer: The Mental Health Impact of Operation Metro Surge

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

Thó Wiŋ Magazine Submissions Close April 24

submitted by covalt@augsburg.edu

Thó Wiŋ Magazine is looking to publish works of all forms from Augsburg students and faculty. If you have artwork, photography, poetry, short stories, or academic writing you want to see published in Augsburg’s literary arts magazine, please visit thowinmagazine.com/submissions to find out more.

We are looking to include a wide variety of Augsburg community voices, and all submissions are welcome. If you have any questions, reach out to us at twmagazine@augsburg.edu.

Submissions close April 24th and 11:59pm. Multiple submissions are welcome.

Submit here!

New Student Positions This Week (3)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

04/13/2026: Summer Student Research Assistant 2026
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000120544617-summer-student-research-assistant-2026
04/13/2026: Student: PsyD Graduate Research Assistant 26-27
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000120481337-student-psyd-graduate-research-assistant-26-27
04/09/2026: Student: Residence Life Summer Employment
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000119684227-student-residence-life-summer-employment

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Seeking Asian-American College Students to Participate in a Survey about the Model Minority Myth

submitted by yangss7@augsburg.edu

Hello, my name is ShaShee Yang, and I am a Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about the internalization of Model Minority Myth stereotypes and their impacts on depressive and anxiety symptoms in Asian-American college students. I would love for you to be a part of the study! The study will consist of a brief demographic survey and three standardized questionnaires asking questions about internalization of the Model Minority Myth, current depressive symptoms, and current anxiety symptoms. The entire survey should take approximately 15 to 30 minutes to complete. To thank you for your participation, upon completing the surveys, you will have the option to enter your information in a raffle for one of two $25 Caribou Coffee gift cards. If you are interested in participating, please contact me at the email address listed below. I appreciate you taking the time to consider being a part of my project. If you have any questions, please contact me at yangss7@augsburg.edu.

Survey Link Here

Campus Boxes Closing Soon

submitted by longj@augsburg.edu

As we near the end of another year please don’t forget to take care of your campus mailbox. This includes checking it for any mail, returning your lock and filing out the survey for what you would like us to do with your mail after this semester.

One weeks after the spring semester ends (on May 15, 2025) we will close all student campus boxes unless you responded to the End of Year survey. If you would like your mail forwarded or would like to keep your mailbox open for the summer, please fill out the form
(https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeA6NyaiFZI2pFW_1SD6hEHCflfjaZ00b1ZRyzbqLNKp78SXA/viewform?usp=header).

Before the fall semester starts we will reassign campus boxes to all residential students. Without completing the survey, it will most likely be a different number.

We are only able to forward 1st Class USPS mail. Packages must be looked at case by case. Some USPS will allow forwarding. (Reply to the Augsburg package email and we will look at that package.) Other packages (UPS, FedEx, Amazon, etc.), magazines, non-profit mail and standard mail will not be forwarded. We can also only forward to USA addresses. The forwarding period for the Augsburg Mailroom is two months from when the request is submitted. Afterward any additional mail we receive will be returned to sender.

We request that you contact the people/business sending you mail and update your address with them. Augsburg is classified as a business so you will not be able to do so through the US Post Office itself. Enrolling in online/electronic bills or statements can also be a smart option, it is environmentally friendly, secure and will often save you time (and sometimes money). Asking us to forward your mail does not change your mailing address with the USPS or Augsburg University, just with the Mailroom.

End of the year Campus Box survey

Event Announcements

West Bank Food and Culture Talk – April 17 at Nader Persian Restaurant

submitted by peacock@augsburg.edu

The West Bank Business Association is hosting a community meal series highlighting West Bank restaurants, immigrant entrepreneurship, and cultural storytelling through food. These Food and Culture Talks provide an opportunity to get to know West Bank restaurants and to support small businesses in the wake of Operation Metro Surge. Each event will feature a hosted meal and cultural storytelling by a guest speaker. Nader Persian Restaurant (414 Cedar Ave.) is hosting the next Food and Culture Talk this Friday, April 17, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Stop by and enjoy good food and conversation.

West Bank Business Association Website

Staff Listening Session for Presidential Search April 20

submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu

Dear Staff Members,

On behalf of the Presidential Search Committee, I invite you to participate in a listening session conducted by our consultants from Academic Search. While sessions are being held for all members of the Augsburg community—including students, faculty, and alumni—this session is dedicated specifically to our staff.

Your feedback is a critical component in shaping our presidential position profile, the document that will outline Augsburg’s strategic priorities and the key skills required in our next leader.

Please join us for the staff-specific session:
Date: Monday, April 20
Time: 12:20–1:20 p.m.
Location: Oren Gateway Center (OGC), Room 100

As we look toward the university’s future, your institutional wisdom and perspective are essential to the success of this search. We value the vital role you play in the Augsburg community and look forward to your participation.

Sincerely,

Pahoua Yang Hoffman
Vice Chair, Board of Regents & Chair, Presidential Search Committee

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!

Faculty Listening Sessions for Presidential Search April 20 and 21

submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu

Dear Faculty,

On behalf of the Presidential Search Committee, I invite you to participate in a listening session conducted by our consultants from Academic Search. While sessions are being organized for a wide range of constituent groups—including students, staff, alumni, and community leaders—these specific sessions have been reserved for faculty to ensure your unique perspective informs the search.

These discussions are a critical component in shaping our presidential position profile, the document that will outline Augsburg’s strategic priorities and the key skills required in our next leader.

Faculty members may choose between two open sessions:
Monday, April 20: 4:15–5:15 p.m.
Tuesday, April 21: 8:45–9:45 a.m.
Location: Oren Gateway Center (OGC), Room 100

As we look toward the university’s future, your institutional wisdom and perspective are essential to the success of this search, ensuring that our academic mission remains a cornerstone of our deliberations.

Sincerely,
Pahoua Yang Hoffman
Vice Chair, Board of Regents & Chair, Presidential Search Committee

“Hollywood Black” with Laurens Grant

submitted by hansonjl@augsburg.edu

“Hollywood Black” with Laurens Grant

Join us for an insightful evening featuring award-winning director and producer Laurens Grant, Co-Executive Producer of the powerful new docuseries Hollywood Black. Directed by Justin Simien (Dear White People), this series provides a definitive look at over a century of the African American struggle for representation, both in front of and behind the camera.

This special screening of featured episodes from the series will be followed by a conversation with Grant. She will discuss her unique perspectives on the making of the series and her own work as a Peabody and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with one of the industry’s most compelling voices as we explore the past, present, and future of Black Hollywood.

Event Information

Date: Wednesday, April 29th Time: 6pm CST, Snacks and Social Time at 5:30pm
Location: Sateren Auditorium
Parking is available in Lot L.

Note: Due to screening restrictions, this event is currently for the Augsburg community and their invited guests only. Please register here for a ticket so we can manage the headcount.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIlQeQ6Ke4M

Get Tickets

Commencement Reminders: T-Minus Three Weeks

submitted by commencement@augsburg.edu

Commencement is in three weeks! If you haven’t done so already, now is the time to:

RESERVE TICKETS: https://augsburggrad.universitytickets.com/
If you have more than 15 guests who wish to attend, please work with other students to use their extra tickets or plan to share the livestream.

MAKE ACCESSIBILITY REQUESTS: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRzsEa1AKeYY7L6TAC1UqxCAWhfsAxpavGaOV1zdo74l8sng/viewform

ORDER REGALIA: https://www.augsburg.edu/commencement/commencement-regalia/

EDIT YOUR NAME’S PRONUNCIATION IN NAMECOACH: (see email)

REVIEW DAY-OF INSTRUCTIONS: https://www.augsburg.edu/commencement/day-of/

SHARE THE US BANK WEBSITE WITH YOUR GUESTS: https://www.usbankstadium.com/plan-your-visit

Augsburg Commencement Website

Graduate School Prep Week and Fair (April 20–23)

submitted by mendezm@augsburg.edu

Thinking about graduate or professional school? Join us for Graduate School Prep Week + Graduate School Fair!

Events include:
Graduate School 101 – April 20th | 12-1pm | Marshall Room, Christensen Center
Zyzzogeton – April 21st | 3-3:30pm | Hagfors Center
How to Write a CV – April 22nd | 12-1pm | Marshall Room, Christensen Center
Graduate School Fair – April 23rd | 11am – 1pm | Hagfors Lobby

At the Graduate School Fair, meet graduate program representatives, explore over 16 university programs (including Augsburg’s Graduate Programs), and get your questions answered—all in one place!

Bonus: Attend events throughout the week for a chance to win Bose QuietComfort headphones—each event attended earns you a raffle entry!
Students can register and view event details on Handshake. Open to all majors and class years.

Hosted by the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work in collaboration with URGO.

Handshake

Fiction Workshop + Publication Talk TOMORROW

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

Spring All-Adjunct Meeting Tomorrow at 3:30pm

submitted by gerlachs@augsburg.edu

All part-time faculty members are invited to the Spring All-Adjunct Meeting Friday, April 17 (tomorrow) from 3:30-4:30pm in OGC 100. Get to know your union stewards and other adjunct faculty, enjoy some food and refreshments, and find out how well you know your rights under our Collective Bargaining Agreement by playing our Adjunct Union Trivia Game for prizes! Please RSVP at the link below so we can order enough food. Hope to see you there.

RSVP for Spring All-Adjunct Meeting

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