August 19, 2026

Public Safety and Facilities Announcements

Elevator Outage – Kennedy

The elevator in Kennedy is currently out of service. Facilities and Public Safety are aware of the outage, and the elevator service provider has been contacted.

When the elevator is repaired, a notice will be sent to the Opt-in Campus Elevator Update Listserv and a notice will be posted in A-mail. To join the listserv, click https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdy3-S_Dv_r225QL6wYw6wCsh400wS9Reka3gotjsYdl1EPpQ/viewform?usp=preview

Anyone who is unable to access a classroom, office, residence, or other campus space because of the outage should contact the Department of Public Safety at 612-330-1717 for assistance. If the outage affects access to a class or other academic activity, please also communicate with your instructor so that alternative arrangements can be made.

Thank you for your patience as we work to address the outage.

Teaching and Learning

Earn a $2,000 Stipend as a Disability Advocacy Scholar

submitted by madrids@augsburg.edu

EDC 391: Disability Advocacy Scholars Fellowship is now open for registration.
Augsburg students are invited to join this yearlong fellowship focused on disability justice, advocacy, leadership, and educational change. Fellows will engage with peers, faculty, and community partners while developing practical advocacy skills and exploring how disability, access, identity, and justice intersect.
Students who successfully engage in and complete the yearlong fellowship will receive a $2,000 stipend.
You do not need to be an Education major. Students from across Augsburg are encouraged to apply.

Learn more and complete the interest form:
https://www.augsburg.edu/education/disability-advocacy-scholars-fellowship/thrive-interfaith-disability-advocacy/

Apply to Disability Advocacy Scholars Fellowship

Register Today for CTL’s Back to School Workshops August 26-27

submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg Center for Teaching and Learning is pleased to invite all staff and faculty to join us August 26 & 27 for our annual Back to School program, 9 to 4 pm, Oren Gateway Center.

Wednesday morning kicks off with all-school meetings, followed by a selection of professional development workshops offered by colleagues for all staff and faculty. Please find this year’s Back to School program and register in advance for your preferred sessions by August 24.

Back to School Workshops Registration

Course Offering: Introduction to Music Therapy, Fall 2026

submitted by deviller@augsburg.edu

MUS 271: Introduction to Music Therapy, 2 credits

Fall 2026, Thursdays 12:20-1:50pm

Instructor: Jessica De Villers, MA, MT-BC (deviller@augsburg.edu)

MUS 271 provides an introduction and overview into the profession of music therapy. The course will include a review of theoretical foundations regarding music and human behavior, the functions of music in society, and the development of music therapy as a profession. Introduction into the structures and processes of music therapy sessions along with demonstration of basic music skills needed as a professional.

This course would be an excellent elective for students planning to work in fields related to education, social sciences, and health care.

General Announcements

Need to Reserve a Room or Plan an Event? Check Out These Guidelines

submitted by obeys@augsburg.edu

If you are looking to reserve a meeting room, or host an event on campus, please make sure you start with an Event Request before you begin your planning. Please check out our timeline for when to submit your form prior to your meeting or event. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h5rCeNFXbzgWyu522FD6xp80LiMXqEKSwB0qZCZ7-eA/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.t2rhpqqskacx

If you need any of the following services for your event, please make sure to select that you need “Additional Services.” If you aren’t sure, select maybe. Clicking this option signals that an event planner needs to be involved:

– AV/Tech support (beyond the teacher station)
– Catering (external catering is only permitted for small groups, and must be approved)
– Decor
– Room set up (beyond what is there as standard classroom set-up)
– Parking for off-campus guests
– If you are unsure

Finally, if you don’t require any additional services, and decide to reconfigure the room, please be sure to reset it the way it was found.

University Events – Requests and Resources

TRIO/SSS Is Currently Accepting Applications for the 2026-27 Academic Year

submitted by rodrig@augsburg.edu

All Augsburg TRIO/SSS participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents or refugees pursuing their first bachelor’s degree. Participants must be incoming or currently enrolled undergraduate Augsburg students. All program participants must demonstrate academic need for program services and meet one or more of the following criteria:

• Low-income student: a student whose family meets federal income eligibility guidelines, as verified by Augsburg.

• First-generation college student: a student where neither custodial parent/guardian has graduated from a four-year institution at the time of the student’s enrollment in the TRIO/SSS program.

• College student with documented disability, as verified by the CLASS/Disability Services office.

Students must also have a commitment to their college success. Applications will be available until Friday, August 28, or until the program is full. Space is limited.

Priority will be given to first year students and transfer students.

Questions?
Email triosss@augsburg.edu or stop by our office in LIN 201.

TRIO Student Support Services Website

Student Employment Opportunity: THRIVE Program Assistant

submitted by madrids@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg University Department of Education is hiring a THRIVE Program Assistant.

The THRIVE Program supports Education students working toward K–12 teacher licensure through mentorship, professional development, networking, community involvement, and support as students progress toward graduation and licensure.

The THRIVE Program Assistant will work closely with THRIVE faculty, staff, and students to support program operations and activities. Responsibilities include assisting with:

THRIVE meetings, workshops, retreats, and guest speakers
Student communication and program reminders
Scheduling, program records, and general administrative tasks
Social media, newsletters, flyers, and other communications
Mentorship, networking, professional development, and community-building activities
Outreach to Education students and connection to university and professional resources

This position is a good opportunity for an Augsburg student interested in education, teaching, student development, mentorship, program coordination, or community engagement.

Position: THRIVE Program Assistant
Department: Education – Undergraduate
Employment: Part-time student employee
Pay: $16.45/hour
Location: Augsburg University, 2211 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis

Applicants must be currently enrolled Augsburg University students and should submit a resume. A cover letter is optional.

Search for “THRIVE Program Assistant” in Augsburg’s student employment postings to view the full position description and apply.

Learn more about the Thrive Program here

Office Moves and Mail/Package Deliveries

submitted by longj@augsburg.edu

If you have changed office spaces please let Central Services know once you are in your new space so we can make sure your mail and packages will continue to reach you.

Mail Room
The campus boxes are mostly assigned to the whole department and delivered to the department office or work hub. If the new office will be near the same location, we will not need to change anything with your campus box. If the whole department is moving we will need to update where the department campus box is delivered. If it is just part of the department or a single person we will talk to see if opening a personal campus box or changing what department box your mail is delivered to will work best. If your department would like to change to the be on the mail run or to picking up their mail from their campus box please email mailship@augsburg.edu and talk with Jeni Long.

Shipping/Receiving
Packages are delivered to the location listed for you in the Inside Augsburg Directory. During the academic year we will try to deliver to people’s personal offices first and will then deliver to the department’s office/work hub unless a different delivery location has been previously set up by the department. During the summer we will deliver to the department office/work hubs. The package system, QTrak, is normally updated once a month. Please email IT to have your information updated, Central Services does not have access to update the Inside Augsburg Directory.

If your department would like to change how the whole department receives mail or packages please email mailship@augsburg.edu and talk with Jeni Long. If you would prefer to pick up your packages instead of having them delivered to your department office, please let us know you would like to be added to the Do Not Deliver list by emailing mailship@augsburg.edu.

Central Services

TODAY – Student Employee Supervisor Training

submitted by caguanas@augsburg.edu

Human Resources will be holding a training for anyone that supervises Student Employees on campus today from 1pm – 2pm.

This training will cover the following topics:
Student Eligibility
Onboarding and Orientation
Budgeting
Augsburg policies and Federal Compliance
Timesheet Approvals and reminders

This training will be held via Zoom. All student employee supervisors are invited to join for a refresher on these topics!

Register for training here!

New Staff Positions This Week (5)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

08/17/2026: Program Manager, Urban Debate League
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000143828659-program-manager-urban-debate-league-
08/17/2026: Casual Part-Time Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000144066569-casual-part-time-public-safety-officer
08/17/2026: Limited Term Overnight Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000144064432-limited-term-overnight-public-safety-officer-
08/14/2026: Website Content Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000143588439-website-content-specialist-
08/12/2026: Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach (Part-Time, Seasonal)
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000143182079-assistant-strength-and-conditioning-coach-part-time-seasonal-

Search Augsburg Job Postings

New Student Positions This Week (12)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Event Announcements

Staff and Faculty Ice Cream Social – August 25

submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu

Please join us in the Quad, on Tues. Aug. 25, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m., for a staff and faculty ice cream social. Come, make a sundae with your favorite toppings and join your colleagues from across campus as we kick off the start of the 2026-27 academic year.

If you need a dairy-free option, please contact Shannon Obey in the Events office at obeys@augsburg.edu

Yoga in the Garden

submitted by klawiter@augsburg.edu

Stretch and root your body to the earth. Breathe and water your spirit. Yoga teaches us that wherever we put our care and attention life grows. Join us in the Augsburg Community Garden on Thursday Aug 20, 10:30-11:30am for a gentle yoga practice led by Ananya Dance Theatre.

The class is designed for families to participate together. Bring a towel or blanket! Snacks and water provided. No prior yoga experience necessary.

Thurs. 20th from 10:30-11:30am in the Community Garden next to Hagfors!

Keeping Track of Auggies

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Classifieds

St Paul Saints Tickets

submitted by isaacson@augsburg.edu

As the fall starts to spin up, I’ve got a number of St Paul Saints games that our family is unable to use. All tickets are just up from first base in Section 105 Row 10 on the aisle. Price is $25 per ticket (face value $28+)

Games Available include: Weds 8/26 at 7 pm, Fri 8/28 at 7 pm, Tues 9/08 at 6:40 pm, Thurs 9/10 at 6:40 pm, and Sat 9/12 at 5 pm.

Email isaacson@augsburg.edu for ticket and payment details.

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Index

Public Safety and Facilities Announcements

Teaching and Learning

General Announcements

Event Announcements

Keeping Track of Auggies

Classifieds

Public Safety and Facilities Announcements

Elevator Outage – Kennedy

Teaching and Learning

Earn a $2,000 Stipend as a Disability Advocacy Scholar

Register Today for CTL’s Back to School Workshops August 26-27

Course Offering: Introduction to Music Therapy, Fall 2026

General Announcements

Need to Reserve a Room or Plan an Event? Check Out These Guidelines

TRIO/SSS Is Currently Accepting Applications for the 2026-27 Academic Year

Student Employment Opportunity: THRIVE Program Assistant

Office Moves and Mail/Package Deliveries

TODAY – Student Employee Supervisor Training

New Staff Positions This Week (5)

New Student Positions This Week (12)

Event Announcements

Staff and Faculty Ice Cream Social – August 25

Yoga in the Garden

Keeping Track of Auggies

Classifieds

St Paul Saints Tickets