Author: farrisr

Submit a Nomination for SEED Coalition Civic and Community Engagement Awards

submitted by finka2@augsburg.edu

The SEED Coalition issues annual awards for community and civic engaged students, educators, and community partners. The Sabo Center is soliciting nominations for the following awards:

Student Civic Leadership Award (student): Recognizes a student or group who model civic responsibility and leadership through initiative, collaboration, and community building, integrating civic engagement into their college experience.

Civic Educator Award (staff or faculty): Recognizes a faculty or staff member who models civic responsibility by supporting students’ civic development and strengthening a culture of engagement on campus through their teaching, mentorship, or leadership.

Community Partner Award (community partner): Recognizes a community-based partner or organization that enriches both educational and community outcomes through sustained, reciprocal partnerships with a college or university.

Community Collaboration Award (student, staff, faculty, department, or community partner): Recognizes a project or initiative co-created by campus and community partners that showcases meaningful collaboration and exemplifies the campus’s civic and community engagement, contributing to both student learning and community well-being.

Individuals can self-nominate or be nominated by another person.

Nominations due February 1st, 2025.

Award Nomination Form

Due February 6: URGO Summer Research Phase 1 Application

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

URGO Summer Research & Creative Activity Program — All Disciplines Welcome!
Phase 1 applications are due Friday, February 6 at 11:59 PM. Now is the time to connect with faculty members to explore the research and creative projects happening in your department.

The URGO Summer Research & Creative Activity Program is an 11-week, on-campus experience (May 18–July 31) that supports students conducting research or creative work alongside a faculty mentor. Full-time participants (400 hours) receive a $6,000 stipend plus a housing discount, while half-time participants (200 hours) receive a $3,000 stipend and a housing discount.

URGO Summer Research & Creative Activity Assistantships
URGO also offers assistantships for students interested in working as research assistants on ongoing faculty projects. This option involves a 100-hour summer commitment and includes a $1,500 stipend. Assistantships are a great way to explore research for the first time or to contribute to a focused component of a larger project.

The Summer Research Info Packet and Phase 1 application are available on URGO’s website, linked below. For questions, contact urgo@augsburg.edu.

URGO Website

Leave a Note for Library Director Stewart Van Cleve

submitted by fillbran@augsburg.edu

Hi all, as you’ve heard, Stewart will be leaving Augsburg. The library staff has a memory book for folks to come and sign. Leave best wishes or remind Stewart of something fun from the past. The book will be kept at the Service Desk, 1st floor of Lindell Library, from Monday, January 26, to noon on Thursday, January 29th. Yes, there will be markers provided!

Celebrate Stewart Van Cleve on Wednesday, January 28

submitted by gubrud@augsburg.edu

After many years wrangling Augsburg’s archives and more recently, serving as Library Director, Stewart Van Cleve is moving on to a position with the state. Stewart’s last day at Augsburg will be Friday, January 30th.

To celebrate Stewart’s next chapter, please join him for a slice of pie and a mug of hot chocolate for an Open House on Wednesday, January 28 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. in the Lindell Library in the Clubhouse located on the first floor. Stories of Stewart’s Augsburg Adventures are most welcome.

Celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day

submitted by cooperam@augsburg.edu

Augsburg Athletics will celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day during the women’s basketball game on February 4.

The evening will include in-game recognition of women student athletes, coaches, and staff whose leadership and contributions shape Augsburg Athletics and the student athlete experience. In the days leading up to the event, Augsburg Athletics will also highlight women across the department.

The event is free and open to the Augsburg community and the public.

Date: February 4
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Si Melby Gym

New Staff Positions This Week (4)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

01/22/2026: Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000104930702-director-of-alumni-relations-annual-giving
01/22/2026: Casual Part-Time Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000104936955-casual-part-time-public-safety-officer
01/16/2026: Assistant Director, Campus Life
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000104032925-assistant-director-campus-life
01/16/2026: Director of Campus Life
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000104032253-director-of-campus-life

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New Student Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

01/22/2026: Student: Sports Medicine Assistant, Academic Year 2026-27
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000105017535-student-sports-medicine-assistant-academic-year-2026-27
01/22/2026: Student: AugSem Program Assistant
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000105013495-student-augsem-program-assistant

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New Student Position: Student: AugSem Program Assistant

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

The APAs:

– Supervise the AugSem Student Leaders.
– Support programming, projects and communications that enhances the first-year experience at Augsburg University.
– Recruit and hire the AugSem Student Leaders for the upcoming Fall semester.
– Organize and offer face-to-face check-ins with the AugSem Student Leader team and with individual leaders, as appropriate.
– Develop and support training for the incoming AugSem Student Leaders.
– Support other programming housed within Campus Life, including orientation programming, leadership development programming, and other events.
– Support projects that enhance student belonging and success as assigned by the Assistant Dean for Student Success and Belonging.
– Conduct other duties as assigned.

Work-study eligible students welcome.

Compensation and Benefits

– Rate of Pay: $16.45/hour
– Minnesota Sick and Safe Time
– Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave
– Not eligible for health insurance benefits

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Wednesday: Focused Conversation on Career Support

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

All faculty and staff are invited to the January Focused Conversation on Wednesday, January 28. Join Vern Klobassa, Batalden assistant dean of student success and belonging, and Jessica Truong-Castellanos, director of career services, for a conversation about career exploration and support at Augsburg.

January Focused Conversation: Career Support
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Marshall Room or via Zoom

To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the livestream link, visit the All Hands page.

All Hands | Inside Augsburg (login required)

Invitation to 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

Muslim Students: Click Here to Share About Your Experiences With Islamophobia

submitted by khanss@augsburg.edu

As-salamualaikum! My name is Sana Khan and I am currently a clinical psychology doctoral study student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about how the mental health and religiosity of Muslim college students is impacted by Islamophobia and I would love to have you be a part of my study! The study will consist of an initial screener to make sure eligibility criteria is met and then scheduling an interview in which I ask you questions about your demographics and experience as a Muslim college student as related to Islam, religiosity, and Islamophobia. The interview should take approximately 25 minutes to 35 minutes to complete. To thank you for your participation, upon completion of your interview, there will be an option at the end for you to enter your information to receive a $10 Visa gift card. If you are interested in participating, please contact me at my email listed below. I appreciate you taking time to consider being a part of my project. Please contact Sana Khan at khanss@augsburg.edu to determine eligibility.

New Student Position: Student: Sports Medicine Assistant, Academic Year 2026-27

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

Essential job functions include, but are not limited to:

  • Provide athletic taping and assist with medical treatments for athletes
  • Practice/game preparations and coverage supervised by certified athletic trainer
  • General cleaning and athletic training room maintenance & basic office administrative tasks
  • Assist with medical record keeping and computer input
  • Provide/assist with First Aid and possible CPR in an emergency situation (training provided)
  • Some travel with athletic teams may be necessary
  • The position may involve standing for long periods of time and lifting items up to 50 pounds.
  • Training will be provided.

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Submit a Nomination for SEED Coalition Civic and Community Engagement Awards

submitted by finka2@augsburg.edu

The SEED Coalition issues annual awards for community and civic engaged students, educators, and community partners. The Sabo Center is soliciting nominations for the following awards:

Student Civic Leadership Award (student): Recognizes a student or group who model civic responsibility and leadership through initiative, collaboration, and community building, integrating civic engagement into their college experience.

Civic Educator Award (staff or faculty): Recognizes a faculty or staff member who models civic responsibility by supporting students’ civic development and strengthening a culture of engagement on campus through their teaching, mentorship, or leadership.

Community Partner Award (community partner): Recognizes a community-based partner or organization that enriches both educational and community outcomes through sustained, reciprocal partnerships with a college or university.

Community Collaboration Award (student, staff, faculty, department, or community partner): Recognizes a project or initiative co-created by campus and community partners that showcases meaningful collaboration and exemplifies the campus’s civic and community engagement, contributing to both student learning and community well-being.

Individuals can self-nominate or be nominated by another person.

Nominations due February 1st, 2025.

Award Nomination Form

Invitation to 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

Muslim Students: Click Here to Answer Some Questions

submitted by khanss@augsburg.edu

As-salamualaikum! My name is Sana Khan and I am currently a clinical psychology doctoral study student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about how the mental health and religiosity of Muslim college students is impacted by Islamophobia and I would love to have you be a part of my study! The study will consist of an initial screener to make sure eligibility criteria is met and then scheduling an interview in which I ask you questions about your demographics and experience as a Muslim college student as related to Islam, religiosity, and Islamophobia. The interview should take approximately 25 minutes to 35 minutes to complete. To thank you for your participation, upon completion of your interview, there will be an option at the end for you to enter your information to receive a $10 Visa gift card. If you are interested in participating, please contact me at my email listed below. I appreciate you taking time to consider being a part of my project. Please contact Sana Khan at khanss@augsburg.edu to determine eligibility.

Supporting Our Neighbors: Lunch Next Tuesday at Noon

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Businesses in Cedar-Riverside and Seward have been experiencing serious declines in sales–show up with your hearts and cash on Tuesday the 27th at 12:00 pm. We’ll meet at the Sabo Center in Oren Gateway Center (right across from Nabo Cafe) and will walk to Nasiib Restaurant for lunch. Nasiib has amazing Somali food and has been generously feeding community members showing up to provide support for the neighborhood.

Stay tuned for more opportunities from the Sabo Center. We’re hoping to plan a date once a week. If you would like to otherwise support neighborhood business, please check out our Augsburg Local website: https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/programs/augsburg-local/. Lots of places have wonderful family platters that you can order for take-out, including Oasis, which is very close to campus. Email gilmerje@gmail.com with any questions or for recommendations!

If you would like to volunteer your time or share any skills/resources that you might have, please fill out this Google Form: https://forms.gle/o3NhLaz3Y7sSDXzd8

Supporting Cedar-Riverside and the Twin Cities

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Please fill out this short Google (https://forms.gle/ERKpZ9voyvVYjrPJ8) to let us know your interest and availability to provide support for community members on campus and in our neighborhood. This is a mutual aid project led by the Sabo Center at Augsburg University. The Sabo Center is in relationship with organizational partners in Cedar-Riverside and works to connect our campus to the neighborhoods we’re a part of to provide learning opportunities and meaningful support to our partners.

TWIN CITIES AND OUTER RING SUBURBS: If you are interested in finding out more about ways to support local communities, contact the Sabo Center.

Please reach out to Jenean Gilmer, gilmerje@augsburg.edu with any questions or concerns.

New Staff Positions This Week (4)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

01/16/2026: Assistant Director, Campus Life
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000104032925-assistant-director-campus-life
01/16/2026: Director of Campus Life
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000104032253-director-of-campus-life
01/16/2026: Casual Part-Time Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000104010195-casual-part-time-public-safety-officer
01/14/2026: Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000103588775-director-of-alumni-relations-annual-giving

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Fulfill Gen Ed Requirements With Language Study

submitted by reinhard@augsburg.edu

Did you know that 9 out of 10 employers rely on employees with language skills other than English? Study a language to enhance your resume and your future.

As you finalize your registration plans for spring semester, keep these ideas in mind:

In the 2025 catalog, both SPA 111 and 112 fulfill EITHER Language & Oral Communication OR Local & Global Perspectives. Take 111 and 112 and you will complete both of these General Ed. requirements!

In the pre-2025 catalog, SPA 111 fulfills Modern Language 1 and SPA 112 completes Modern Language 2.

To see language classes offered in the spring semester, go to the Registrar’s site and search for Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies.

Registrar’s site

CWC Closed Friday

submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu

CWC will be closed on Friday, January 23rd. If you have an urgent mental health concern you can connect with 24/7/365 mental health support by calling 844-287-6963. If there is a mental health emergency you can contact 911, DPS (612-330-1717), or Hennepin County COPE (612-596-1223). Otherwise, feel free to email cwc@augsburg.edu and we will get back to you when we return on Monday.

Submit a Nomination for SEED Coalition Civic and Community Engagement Awards

submitted by finka2@augsburg.edu

The SEED Coalition issues annual awards for community and civic engaged students, educators, and community partners. The Sabo Center is soliciting nominations for the following awards:

Student Civic Leadership Award (student): Recognizes a student or group who model civic responsibility and leadership through initiative, collaboration, and community building, integrating civic engagement into their college experience.

Civic Educator Award (staff or faculty): Recognizes a faculty or staff member who models civic responsibility by supporting students’ civic development and strengthening a culture of engagement on campus through their teaching, mentorship, or leadership.

Community Partner Award (community partner): Recognizes a community-based partner or organization that enriches both educational and community outcomes through sustained, reciprocal partnerships with a college or university.

Community Collaboration Award (student, staff, faculty, department, or community partner): Recognizes a project or initiative co-created by campus and community partners that showcases meaningful collaboration and exemplifies the campus’s civic and community engagement, contributing to both student learning and community well-being.

Individuals can self-nominate or be nominated by another person.

Nominations due February 1st, 2025.

Award Nomination Form

Briefing on University Protocols for the Spring Semester

submitted by gubrud@augsburg.edu

All Augsburg staff and faculty are invited to a Public Safety Briefing on University Protocols in the Hoversten Chapel today – Wednesday, January 21 – from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Topics to be covered include individual rights for employees, rights, responsibilities and risks as a community, private and public spaces, ways to mitigate risk, ways to support our students and each other, and civic engagement. This meeting is hosted by the Post 1/20 work group and HR. It will not be live-streamed, but will be repeated on zoom in upcoming weeks.

Invitation to 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

Fulfill Gen Ed Requirements With Language Study

submitted by reinhard@augsburg.edu

Did you know that 9 out of 10 employers rely on employees with language skills other than English? Study a language to enhance your resume and your future.

As you finalize your registration plans for spring semester, keep these ideas in mind:

In the 2025 catalog, both SPA 111 and 112 fulfill EITHER Language & Oral Communication OR Local & Global Perspectives. Take 111 and 112 and you will complete both of these General Ed. requirements!

In the pre-2025 catalog, SPA 111 fulfills Modern Language 1 and SPA 112 completes Modern Language 2.

To see language classes offered in the spring semester, go to the Registrar’s site and search for Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies.

Registrar’s site

Due February 6: URGO Summer Research Phase 1 Application

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

URGO Summer Research & Creative Activity Program — All Disciplines Welcome!
Phase 1 applications are due Friday, February 6 at 11:59 PM. Now is the time to connect with faculty members to explore the research and creative projects happening in your department.

The URGO Summer Research & Creative Activity Program is an 11-week, on-campus experience (May 18–July 31) that supports students conducting research or creative work alongside a faculty mentor. Full-time participants (400 hours) receive a $6,000 stipend plus a housing discount, while half-time participants (200 hours) receive a $3,000 stipend and a housing discount.

URGO Summer Research & Creative Activity Assistantships
URGO also offers assistantships for students interested in working as research assistants on ongoing faculty projects. This option involves a 100-hour summer commitment and includes a $1,500 stipend. Assistantships are a great way to explore research for the first time or to contribute to a focused component of a larger project.

The Summer Research Info Packet and Phase 1 application are available on URGO’s website, linked below. For questions, contact urgo@augsburg.edu.

URGO Website

STEM Alumni Gathering on February 12

submitted by moralesj@augsburg.edu

All current STEM students are invited to attend the 3rd Annual STEM Alumni Gathering which will take place on Thursday, February 12th from 5-7pm in Hagfors 150.

STEM alumni will be back on campus to share their stories of life after Augsburg. The evening will include time for an alumni panel, discipline specific table conversations, and unstructured mingling. All current STEM students are invited to come bring their questions and learn from the experiences of our alumni guests.

Registration is required. All students interested in attending should complete this registration form https://forms.gle/NeegyPPxz3kchVn28 as soon as possible and no later than February 5th.

STEM Alumni Gathering Registration Form

Muslim Students: Click Here to Answer Some Questions

submitted by khanss@augsburg.edu

As-salamualaikum! My name is Sana Khan and I am currently a clinical psychology doctoral study student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about how the mental health and religiosity of Muslim college students is impacted by Islamophobia and I would love to have you be a part of my study! The study will consist of an initial screener to make sure eligibility criteria is met and then scheduling an interview in which I ask you questions about your demographics and experience as a Muslim college student as related to Islam, religiosity, and Islamophobia. The interview should take approximately 25 minutes to 35 minutes to complete. To thank you for your participation, upon completion of your interview, there will be an option at the end for you to enter your information to receive a $10 Visa gift card. If you are interested in participating, please contact me at my email listed below. I appreciate you taking time to consider being a part of my project. Please contact Sana Khan at khanss@augsburg.edu to determine eligibility.

Come See STATIC, Augsburg’s Winter 2026 Student Production

submitted by gebbengn@augsburg.edu

Come see STATIC, Augsburg’s Winter 2026 Student Production! Tickets are pay-what-you-can, with a minimum donation of $1. There will also be merchandise and snacks for sale in the lobby, with all profits going to support Twin Cities Trans Mutual Aid!
STATIC
by Lucía Salazar-Davidson and Kyle Hayes
directed by Lucía Salazar-Davidson

February 5–7 | 7 p.m.
February 8 | 3 p.m.

Tjornhom-Nelson Theater, Foss Center

A day at the state fair changes everything.
But are we certain we know what we know?

Lewis Palmer, radio-wave surfer and UFO enthusiast, works hard on his family’s sunflower farm, and has no plans to ever leave it. Joan Palmer, his younger sibling, wants to escape their rural South Dakota town at any cost, desperate to come out as queer and live free of the expectations of a suffocatingly close-knit community. On the one-year anniversary of their parents’ mysterious and untimely death, tensions rise to a snapping point as they deal with nosey neighbors, preparations for the state fair, and radio interference.

STATIC, a tragicomedy written by students Lucía Salazar-Davidson and Kyle Hayes, explores what we do in irredeemably harmful situations. Can we stay? Should we escape? What happens to the ones we leave behind? Through various misadventures, devastating miscommunications, a dash of music, and a sprinkle of sci-fi flair, this play aims to explore these questions.

TICKETS

Supporting Cedar-Riverside and the Twin Cities

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Please fill out this short Google (https://forms.gle/ERKpZ9voyvVYjrPJ8) to let us know your interest and availability to provide support for community members on campus and in our neighborhood. This is a mutual aid project led by the Sabo Center at Augsburg University. The Sabo Center is in relationship with organizational partners in Cedar-Riverside and works to connect our campus to the neighborhoods we’re a part of to provide learning opportunities and meaningful support to our partners.

TWIN CITIES AND OUTER RING SUBURBS: If you are interested in finding out more about ways to support local communities, contact the Sabo Center.

Please reach out to Jenean Gilmer, gilmerje@augsburg.edu with any questions or concerns.

MN AAUP – Planning for Friday

submitted by starckl@augsburg.edu

AAUP has been working with other higher ed unions and student groups across Minnesota to coordinate actions for the upcoming Day of Truth and Freedom this Friday, Jan 23. We are holding an information session for all MN higher ed workers and students on Wednesday, January 21st at 6:30pm.

We want to ensure that higher ed workers and students have the information you need about the Jan 23 actions. Please sign up to attend this prep call on Wednesday night, Jan 21! Wednesday’s meeting will help us prepare for Friday’s actions with some collective framing, safety tips, logistics information, a chance to coordinate with other higher ed groups and more. We will discuss both the large march in Minneapolis and coordination for specific regional actions.

Here are the details:

Minnesota Higher Ed Labor Organizing Prep Call for Friday 1/23

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

6:30pm CT

Zoom Registration Link

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ibJX99upSq6BVn7VOsyZsg

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ibJX99upSq6BVn7VOsyZsg

New Staff Positions This Week (4)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

01/16/2026: Assistant Director, Campus Life
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000104032925-assistant-director-campus-life
01/16/2026: Director of Campus Life
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000104032253-director-of-campus-life
01/16/2026: Casual Part-Time Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000104010195-casual-part-time-public-safety-officer
01/14/2026: Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000103588775-director-of-alumni-relations-annual-giving

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Submit a Nomination for SEED Coalition Civic and Community Engagement Awards

submitted by finka2@augsburg.edu

The SEED Coalition issues annual awards for community and civic engaged students, educators, and community partners. The Sabo Center is soliciting nominations for the following awards:

Student Civic Leadership Award (student): Recognizes a student or group who model civic responsibility and leadership through initiative, collaboration, and community building, integrating civic engagement into their college experience.

Civic Educator Award (staff or faculty): Recognizes a faculty or staff member who models civic responsibility by supporting students’ civic development and strengthening a culture of engagement on campus through their teaching, mentorship, or leadership.

Community Partner Award (community partner): Recognizes a community-based partner or organization that enriches both educational and community outcomes through sustained, reciprocal partnerships with a college or university.

Community Collaboration Award (student, staff, faculty, department, or community partner): Recognizes a project or initiative co-created by campus and community partners that showcases meaningful collaboration and exemplifies the campus’s civic and community engagement, contributing to both student learning and community well-being.

Individuals can self-nominate or be nominated by another person.

Nominations due February 1st, 2025.

Award Nomination Form

Looking for a Course That Will Help You Understand the Current Moment? Consider HIS 440

submitted by devries@augsburg.edu

HIS 440: Black Migrations to the United States (Prerequisite: ENL 111)
Spring 2026

Tuesday / Thursday 10:10 11:40AM (on campus)
Taught by Prof. Ibrahim Hirsi

Course Description

Immigration shaped this country. An estimated 48 million people in the United States identify as Black. Their migrations—forced and voluntary—began in 1619 and continue to the present day. They came from Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and South and Central America. Many are descendants of enslaved people; others have emerged from places like Somalia and Ethiopia and Ghana and Jamaica. This course provides an overview of the journeys and experiences of African Americans and Black migrants and examines their unbroken ties—imagined and real—to the African continent. The course draws from a wide range of interdisciplinary sources, exposing students to major historical themes and significant Black figures. Through lectures, discussions, and thesis-driven writing assignments, students gain a substantive understanding of the African diaspora’s historical formation and develop critical reading and writing skills essential to successful careers.

Prof. Ibrahim Hirsi completed his Ph.D. in Immigration History at the University of Minnesota, after working as a journalist for the Sahan Journal, MinnPost, and Minnesota Public Radio. In addition to English, he speaks Somali, Arabic, and Swahili.

Invitation to 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

Supporting Our Neighbors: Wednesday Coffee at Rebecca’s—Date Correction

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Businesses in Cedar-Riverside and Seward have been experiencing serious declines in sales–show up with your hearts and cash on Wednesday, January 21st. We’ll be meeting in the lobby of Christensen Center at 9:00 am and walking to Rebecca’s Bakery for coffee and pastries. Rebecca’s is the namesake of the owner’s daughter who is also an Auggie! Come for some of the best Ethiopian coffee in town and a selection of tasty sweet and savory goods.

Next Tuesday the 27th at Noon we’ll meet at the Sabo Center in Oren Gateway Center (right across from Nabo Cafe) and will walk to Nasiib Restaurant for lunch. Nasiib has amazing Somali food and has been generously feeding community members showing up to provide support for the neighborhood.

If you can’t make either of these dates, stay tuned for more opportunities from the Sabo Center. We’re hoping to plan a date once a week. If you would like to otherwise support neighborhood business, please check out our Augsburg Local website: https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/programs/augsburg-local/. Lots of places have wonderful family platters that you can order for take-out, including Oasis, which is very close to campus. Email gilmerje@gmail.com with any questions or for recommendations!

If you would like to volunteer your time or share any skills/resources that you might have, please fill out this Google Form: https://forms.gle/o3NhLaz3Y7sSDXzd8

Due February 6: URGO Summer Research Phase 1 Application

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

URGO Summer Research & Creative Activity Program — All Disciplines Welcome!
Phase 1 applications are due Friday, February 6 at 11:59 PM. Now is the time to connect with faculty members to explore the research and creative projects happening in your department.

The URGO Summer Research & Creative Activity Program is an 11-week, on-campus experience (May 18–July 31) that supports students conducting research or creative work alongside a faculty mentor. Full-time participants (400 hours) receive a $6,000 stipend plus a housing discount, while half-time participants (200 hours) receive a $3,000 stipend and a housing discount.

URGO Summer Research & Creative Activity Assistantships
URGO also offers assistantships for students interested in working as research assistants on ongoing faculty projects. This option involves a 100-hour summer commitment and includes a $1,500 stipend. Assistantships are a great way to explore research for the first time or to contribute to a focused component of a larger project.

The Summer Research Info Packet and Phase 1 application are available on URGO’s website, linked below. For questions, contact urgo@augsburg.edu.

URGO Website

Fulfill Gen Ed Requirements With Language Study

submitted by reinhard@augsburg.edu

Did you know that 9 out of 10 employers rely on employees with language skills other than English? Study a language to enhance your resume and your future.

As you finalize your registration plans for spring semester, keep these ideas in mind:

In the 2025 catalog, both SPA 111 and 112 fulfill EITHER Language & Oral Communication OR Local & Global Perspectives. Take 111 and 112 and you will complete both of these General Ed. requirements!

In the pre-2025 catalog, SPA 111 fulfills Modern Language 1 and SPA 112 completes Modern Language 2.

To see language classes offered in the spring semester, go to the Registrar’s site and search for Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies.

Registrar’s site

Registrar’s site

Chocolate Covered Strawberries for Valentine’s Day

submitted by martin31@augsburg.edu

Decadent Chocolate covered strawberries!
$30 a dozen.
$40 for LOVE box with 13-15 strawberries.

LIMITED SUPPLY LOVE BOXES
PRE-ORDER NOW FOR VALENTINES DAY.

Free delivery available anywhere between Cambridge and the twin cities!
Made with your choice of dark, milk or white Ghirardelli chocolate!
Toppings include various sprinkles and drizzles. Every box custom to your order!
Can do smaller boxes upon request just message!

Upgrades:
Keto chocolate and toppings+$5
Organic +$7
Homemade caramel drizzle with sea salt +$7

Food safe certified through the state of MN and registered cottage baker

Inquire here

Briefing on University Protocols for the Spring Semester

submitted by gubrud@augsburg.edu

In this unprecedented and frightening moment, Augsburg remains committed to our students, our community, and our belief in the power of education as a form of resistance.

To prepare for the spring semester, all staff and faculty are invited to a Briefing on University Protocols in the Hoversten Chapel on Wednesday, January 21 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Topics to be covered include individual rights for employees, rights, responsibilities and risks as a community, private and public space, ways to mitigate risk and civic engagement. This meeting is hosted by the Post 1/20 work group and HR. It will not be live-streamed, but will be repeated on zoom in upcoming weeks.

Join your community in Hoversten Chapel on Wednesday, January 21 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. during community time for this important presentation.

New Staff Positions This Week (4)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

01/16/2026: Assistant Director, Campus Life
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000104032925-assistant-director-campus-life
01/16/2026: Director of Campus Life
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000104032253-director-of-campus-life
01/16/2026: Casual Part-Time Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000104010195-casual-part-time-public-safety-officer
01/14/2026: Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000103588775-director-of-alumni-relations-annual-giving

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Are You Muslim? Click Here to Answer Some Questions

submitted by khanss@augsburg.edu

As-salamualaikum! My name is Sana Khan and I am currently a clinical psychology doctoral study student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about how the mental health and religiosity of Muslim college students is impacted by Islamophobia and I would love to have you be a part of my study! The study will consist of an initial screener to make sure eligibility criteria is met and then scheduling an interview in which I ask you questions about your demographics and experience as a Muslim college student as related to Islam, religiosity, and Islamophobia. The interview should take approximately 25 minutes to 35 minutes to complete. To thank you for your participation, upon completion of your interview, there will be an option at the end for you to enter your information to receive a $10 Visa gift card. If you are interested in participating, please contact me at my email listed below. I appreciate you taking time to consider being a part of my project. Please contact Sana Khan at khanss@augsburg.edu to determine eligibility.

TODAY: 39th Annual MLK Convocation

submitted by jenningj@augsburg.edu

On Behalf of Equity and Inclusion, Multicultural Life, and Augsburg University, we are excited to bring you the 39th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Convocation at 1 p.m. on January 19, 2026. This year’s theme is “Building Community: Who is My Neighbor?” The event will be held in person in the Hoversten Chapel and available online to livestream on Zoom.

This year’s Keynote Speaker, Marcia Howard is an English teacher at Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis, where she has taught since 1998. She has been one of the key leaders in the George Floyd Square occupation and is currently the president of the teacher chapter of the Minneapolis Federation of Educators, Local 59.

If you need any disability-related accommodation to fully participate in this event, please contact University Events at events@augsburg.edu. Please allow for sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

View details or register for the livestream. (Augsburg email required to register.)

Briefing on University Protocols for the Spring Semester

submitted by gubrud@augsburg.edu

In this unprecedented and frightening moment, Augsburg remains committed to our students, our community, and our belief in the power of education as a form of resistance.

To prepare for the spring semester, all staff and faculty are invited to a Briefing on University Protocols in the Hoversten Chapel on Wednesday, January 21 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Topics to be covered include individual rights for employees, rights, responsibilities and risks as a community, private and public space, ways to mitigate risk and civic engagement. This meeting is hosted by the Post 1/20 work group and HR. It will not be live-streamed, but will be repeated on zoom in upcoming weeks.

Join your community in Hoversten Chapel on Wednesday, January 21 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. during community time for this important presentation.

New Staff Positions This Week (4)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

01/15/2026: Assistant Director, Campus Life
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000104032925-assistant-director-campus-life
01/14/2026: Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000103588775-director-of-alumni-relations-annual-giving
01/13/2026: Director of Campus Life
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000104032253-director-of-campus-life
01/09/2026: Library Director
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/ni/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/6608c6b7-28d1-40c4-9772-1477255aad10-library-director

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New Student Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

01/15/2026: 2026 Student Leadership Positions: Joint Application
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000103743555-2026-student-leadership-positions-joint-application
01/09/2026: Student: Community Care and Support Intern 2025-26
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000102678415-student-community-care-and-support-intern-2025-26

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Looking for a Course That Will Help You Understand the Current Moment? Consider HIS 440

submitted by devries@augsburg.edu

HIS 440: Black Migrations to the United States (Prerequisite: ENL 111)
Spring 2026

Tuesday / Thursday 10:10 11:40AM (on campus)
Taught by Prof. Ibrahim Hirsi

Course Description

Immigration shaped this country. An estimated 48 million people in the United States identify as Black. Their migrations—forced and voluntary—began in 1619 and continue to the present day. They came from Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and South and Central America. Many are descendants of enslaved people; others have emerged from places like Somalia and Ethiopia and Ghana and Jamaica. This course provides an overview of the journeys and experiences of African Americans and Black migrants and examines their unbroken ties—imagined and real—to the African continent. The course draws from a wide range of interdisciplinary sources, exposing students to major historical themes and significant Black figures. Through lectures, discussions, and thesis-driven writing assignments, students gain a substantive understanding of the African diaspora’s historical formation and develop critical reading and writing skills essential to successful careers.

Prof. Ibrahim Hirsi completed his Ph.D. in Immigration History at the University of Minnesota, after working as a journalist for the Sahan Journal, MinnPost, and Minnesota Public Radio. In addition to English, he speaks Somali, Arabic, and Swahili.

Invitation to 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

Submit a Nomination for SEED Coalition Civic and Community Engagement Awards

submitted by finka2@augsburg.edu

The SEED Coalition issues annual awards for community and civic engaged students, educators, and community partners. The Sabo Center is soliciting nominations for the following awards:

Student Civic Leadership Award (student): Recognizes a student or group who model civic responsibility and leadership through initiative, collaboration, and community building, integrating civic engagement into their college experience.

Civic Educator Award (staff or faculty): Recognizes a faculty or staff member who models civic responsibility by supporting students’ civic development and strengthening a culture of engagement on campus through their teaching, mentorship, or leadership.

Community Partner Award (community partner): Recognizes a community-based partner or organization that enriches both educational and community outcomes through sustained, reciprocal partnerships with a college or university.

Community Collaboration Award (student, staff, faculty, department, or community partner): Recognizes a project or initiative co-created by campus and community partners that showcases meaningful collaboration and exemplifies the campus’s civic and community engagement, contributing to both student learning and community well-being.

Individuals can self-nominate or be nominated by another person.

Nominations due February 1st, 2025.

Award Nomination Form

Fulfill Gen Ed Requirements With Language Study

submitted by reinhard@augsburg.edu

Did you know that 9 out of 10 employers rely on employees with language skills other than English? Study a language to enhance your resume and your future.

As you finalize your registration plans for spring semester, keep these ideas in mind:

In the 2025 catalog, both SPA 111 and 112 fulfill EITHER Language & Oral Communication OR Local & Global Perspectives. Take 111 and 112 and you will complete both of these General Ed. requirements!

In the pre-2025 catalog, SPA 111 fulfills Modern Language 1 and SPA 112 completes Modern Language 2.

To see language classes offered in the spring semester, go to the Registrar’s site and search for Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies.

Registrar’s site

Supporting Our Neighbors: Wednesday Coffee at Rebecca’s

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Businesses in Cedar-Riverside and Seward have been experiencing serious declines in sales–show up with your hearts and cash on Tuesday, January 14th. We’ll be meeting in the lobby of Christensen Center at 9:00 am and walking to Rebecca’s Bakery for coffee and pastries. Rebecca’s is the namesake of the owner’s daughter who is also an Auggie! Come for some of the best Ethiopian coffee in town and a selection of tasty sweet and savory goods.

Next Tuesday the 27th at Noon we’ll meet at the Sabo Center in Oren Gateway Center (right across from Nabo Cafe) and will walk to Nasiib Restaurant for lunch. Nasiib has amazing Somali food and has been generously feeding community members showing up to provide support for the neighborhood.

If you can’t make either of these dates, stay tuned for more opportunities from the Sabo Center. We’re hoping to plan a date once a week. If you would like to otherwise support neighborhood business, please check out our Augsburg Local website: https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/programs/augsburg-local/. Lots of places have wonderful family platters that you can order for take-out, including Oasis, which is very close to campus. Email gilmerje@gmail.com with any questions or for recommendations!

If you would like to volunteer your time or share any skills/resources that you might have, please fill out this Google Form: https://forms.gle/o3NhLaz3Y7sSDXzd8

Due February 6: URGO Summer Research Phase 1 Application

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

URGO Summer Research & Creative Activity Program — All Disciplines Welcome!
Phase 1 applications are due Friday, February 6 at 11:59 PM. Now is the time to connect with faculty members to explore the research and creative projects happening in your department.

The URGO Summer Research & Creative Activity Program is an 11-week, on-campus experience (May 18–July 31) that supports students conducting research or creative work alongside a faculty mentor. Full-time participants (400 hours) receive a $6,000 stipend plus a housing discount, while half-time participants (200 hours) receive a $3,000 stipend and a housing discount.

URGO Summer Research & Creative Activity Assistantships
URGO also offers assistantships for students interested in working as research assistants on ongoing faculty projects. This option involves a 100-hour summer commitment and includes a $1,500 stipend. Assistantships are a great way to explore research for the first time or to contribute to a focused component of a larger project.

The Summer Research Info Packet and Phase 1 application are available on URGO’s website, linked below. For questions, contact urgo@augsburg.edu.

URGO Website

Ordering Your Books Just Got Easier

submitted by leedoua@augsburg.edu

Introducing the NEW Best Deal from Augsburg University Online Bookstore!

When you select Best Deal, the best price and fastest ship time for your course materials are automatically selected as part of the ordering process. To take advantage of this time and money-saving option, make sure Best Deal is highlighted on your “My Courses” page when you access your online bookstore.

How-to Guide: http://bit.ly/4qmAJQq

Visit augsburg.ecampus.com and get started today!

Submit a Nomination for SEED Coalition Civic and Community Engagement Awards

submitted by finka2@augsburg.edu

The SEED Coalition issues annual awards for community and civic engaged students, educators, and community partners. The Sabo Center is soliciting nominations for the following awards:

Student Civic Leadership Award (student): Recognizes a student or group who model civic responsibility and leadership through initiative, collaboration, and community building, integrating civic engagement into their college experience.

Civic Educator Award (staff or faculty): Recognizes a faculty or staff member who models civic responsibility by supporting students’ civic development and strengthening a culture of engagement on campus through their teaching, mentorship, or leadership.

Community Partner Award (community partner): Recognizes a community-based partner or organization that enriches both educational and community outcomes through sustained, reciprocal partnerships with a college or university.

Community Collaboration Award (student, staff, faculty, department, or community partner): Recognizes a project or initiative co-created by campus and community partners that showcases meaningful collaboration and exemplifies the campus’s civic and community engagement, contributing to both student learning and community well-being.

Individuals can self-nominate or be nominated by another person.

Nominations due February 1st, 2025.

Award Nomination Form

Calling All Swifties

submitted by bergmanr@augsburg.edu

Looking for a 2-credit class to round out your spring schedule? Love the music of Taylor Swift? Then you should register for MUS408 Current and Future Issues in the Music Industry (MW 2:20-3:20 pm, Scott LeGere). This spring this topics course will focus on “Taylor Swift: The Myth of Genius and the Repeatability of Success.”

Don’t have any background in music business? No problem! We won’t be talking about the music business per se, but about resilience, courage, community, and other career development related issues. The material should be relevant and fun for a wide variety of students. Our text will be a recent release from Harvard Business Review, “There’s Nothing Like This: The Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift” along with some other materials.

For questions or more information please reach out to Scott LeGere: legere@augsburg.edu

Invitation to 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

Are You Muslim? Click Here to Answer Some Questions

submitted by khanss@augsburg.edu

As-salamualaikum! My name is Sana Khan and I am currently a clinical psychology doctoral study student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about how the mental health and religiosity of Muslim college students is impacted by Islamophobia and I would love to have you be a part of my study! The study will consist of an initial screener to make sure eligibility criteria is met and then scheduling an interview in which I ask you questions about your demographics and experience as a Muslim college student as related to Islam, religiosity, and Islamophobia. The interview should take approximately 25 minutes to 35 minutes to complete. To thank you for your participation, upon completion of your interview, there will be an option at the end for you to enter your information to receive a $10 Visa gift card. If you are interested in participating, please contact me at my email listed below. I appreciate you taking time to consider being a part of my project. Please contact Sana Khan at khanss@augsburg.edu to determine eligibility.

TRIO Student Support Services Accepting Applications for Spring 2026

submitted by rodrig@augsburg.edu

TRIO/SSS is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for the Spring 2026 semester.

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 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 office.

Students must also have a commitment to their college success. Applications will be available until January 15, or until the program is full. Space is limited. Priority will be given to first year students and transfer students.

TRIO Student Support Services Website

Ordering Your Books Just Got Easier

submitted by leedoua@augsburg.edu

Introducing the NEW Best Deal from Augsburg University Online Bookstore!

When you select Best Deal, the best price and fastest ship time for your course materials are automatically selected as part of the ordering process. To take advantage of this time and money-saving option, make sure Best Deal is highlighted on your “My Courses” page when you access your online bookstore.

How-to Guide: http://bit.ly/4qmAJQq

Visit augsburg.ecampus.com and get started today!

Fulfill Gen Ed Requirements with Language Study

submitted by reinhard@augsburg.edu

Did you know that 9 out of 10 employers rely on employees with language skills other than English? Study a language to enhance your resume and your future.

As you finalize your registration plans for spring semester, keep these ideas in mind:

In the 2025 catalog, both SPA 111 and 112 fulfill EITHER Language & Oral Communication OR Local & Global Perspectives. Take 111 and 112 and you will complete both of these General Ed. requirements!

In the pre-2025 catalog, SPA 111 fulfills Modern Language 1 and SPA 112 completes Modern Language 2.

To see language classes offered in the spring semester, go to the Registrar’s site and search for Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies.

Registrar’s site

Registrar’s site

New Staff Positions This Week (3)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

01/14/2026: Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000103588775-director-of-alumni-relations-annual-giving
01/13/2026: Director of Campus Life
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000103289721-director-of-campus-life
01/09/2026: Library Director
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/ni/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/6608c6b7-28d1-40c4-9772-1477255aad10-library-director

Search Augsburg Job Postings

New Student Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

01/09/2026: Student: Community Care and Support Intern 2025-26
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000102678415-student-community-care-and-support-intern-2025-26
01/08/2026: Student: Central Services Customer Service Assistant, Academic Year 2025-26
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000102347145-student-central-services-customer-service-assistant-academic-year-2025-26

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Financial Aid Open House Thursday Morning

submitted by cliftonk@augsburg.edu

Financial Aid Open House
When: Thursday, 1/15 from 9:00 – 10:30
Staff Senate is bringing colleagues together by creating intimate opportunities to connect, collaborate, and discover the amazing work happening across our campus. There will be some great treats and coffee/tea. Join us!

Questions? Reach out to staffsenate@augsburg.edu

New Staff Positions This Week (4)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

01/13/2026: Director of Campus Life
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000103289721-director-of-campus-life
01/09/2026: Library Director
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/ni/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/6608c6b7-28d1-40c4-9772-1477255aad10-library-director
01/08/2026: Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000103588775-director-of-alumni-relations-annual-giving
01/07/2026: On-Call Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000102093668-on-call-public-safety-officer

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New Student Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

01/09/2026: Student: Community Care and Support Intern 2025-26
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000102678415-student-community-care-and-support-intern-2025-26
01/08/2026: Student: Central Services Customer Service Assistant, Academic Year 2025-26
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000102347145-student-central-services-customer-service-assistant-academic-year-2025-26

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Submit a Nomination for SEED Coalition Civic and Community Engagement Awards

submitted by finka2@augsburg.edu

The SEED Coalition issues annual awards for community and civic engaged students, educators, and community partners. The Sabo Center is soliciting nominations for the following awards:

Student Civic Leadership Award (student): Recognizes a student or group who model civic responsibility and leadership through initiative, collaboration, and community building, integrating civic engagement into their college experience.

Civic Educator Award (staff or faculty): Recognizes a faculty or staff member who models civic responsibility by supporting students’ civic development and strengthening a culture of engagement on campus through their teaching, mentorship, or leadership.

Community Partner Award (community partner): Recognizes a community-based partner or organization that enriches both educational and community outcomes through sustained, reciprocal partnerships with a college or university.

Community Collaboration Award (student, staff, faculty, department, or community partner): Recognizes a project or initiative co-created by campus and community partners that showcases meaningful collaboration and exemplifies the campus’s civic and community engagement, contributing to both student learning and community well-being.

Individuals can self-nominate or be nominated by another person.

Nominations due February 1st, 2025.

Award Nomination Form

Pedagogy and Theatre of the Oppressed: Call for Submissions

submitted by adamsc@augsburg.edu

Democracy in the Ashes: Voices of Resistance, Songs of Transformation

In a time when public education, democracy, community organizing, the arts, and critical pedagogy face extraordinary threats, this year’s conference, hosted here at Augsburg, invites educators, activists, artists, and community members to gather in solidarity. We recognize the ashes of programs dismantled, communities marginalized, and voices silenced. Yet, in these ashes, we also see the seeds of resistance and the songs of transformation. Across the world, oppressions continue to intensify on many fronts, but people continue to build mass struggles to survive and even (when at all possible) thrive.

We seek proposals for workshops and panels that actively engage participants in practical, hands-on exercises, critical dialogues, and performances that explore stories of resilience, resistance, community power, and diverse strategies for understanding and acting in the world.

This conference is a platform for sharing knowledge, experiences, and building new coalitions. We encourage proposals that not only address challenges but also celebrate innovative solutions and victories that bring joy and inspire change.

To find out more about this year’s gathering, please visit https://ptoweb.org/gatherings/conference/registration/

Email Charles Adams, adamsc@augsburg.edu with any questions! We hope to have a strong presence from Augsburg faculty, staff, and students!

2026 Pedagogy & Theatre of the Oppressed Call for Proposals

TRIO Student Support Services Accepting Applications for Spring 2026

submitted by rodrig@augsburg.edu

TRIO/SSS is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for the Spring 2026 semester.

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 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 office.

Students must also have a commitment to their college success. Applications will be available until January 15, or until the program is full. Space is limited. Priority will be given to first year students and transfer students.

TRIO Student Support Services Website

Calling All Swifties

submitted by bergmanr@augsburg.edu

Looking for a 2-credit class to round out your spring schedule? Love the music of Taylor Swift? Then you should register for MUS408 Current and Future Issues in the Music Industry (MW 2:20-3:20 pm, Scott LeGere). This spring this topics course will focus on “Taylor Swift: The Myth of Genius and the Repeatability of Success.”

Don’t have any background in music business? No problem! We won’t be talking about the music business per se, but about resilience, courage, community, and other career development related issues. The material should be relevant and fun for a wide variety of students. Our text will be a recent release from Harvard Business Review, “There’s Nothing Like This: The Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift” along with some other materials.

For questions or more information please reach out to Scott LeGere: legere@augsburg.edu

Invitation to 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

Fulfill Gen Ed Requirements with Language Study

submitted by reinhard@augsburg.edu

Did you know that 9 out of 10 employers rely on employees with language skills other than English? Study a language to enhance your resume and your future.

As you finalize your registration plans for spring semester, keep these ideas in mind:

In the 2025 catalog, both SPA 111 and 112 fulfill EITHER Language & Oral Communication OR Local & Global Perspectives. Take 111 and 112 and you will complete both of these General Ed. requirements!

In the pre-2025 catalog, SPA 111 fulfills Modern Language 1 and SPA 112 completes Modern Language 2.

To see language classes offered in the spring semester, go to the Registrar’s site and search for Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies.

Registrar’s site

Kavira Health Informational Webinars

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

Augsburg University provides Kavira to all Augsburg employees who are covered under any Augsburg health plan.

Discover how Kavira makes everyday care simple and accessible for you and your family! Join us for one of our upcoming webinars in January to explore the many benefits of Kavira, learn how to make the most of our services, and ask any questions you may have.

Thursday, Jan 15, 12-12:30 PM
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__-JWwnw5SoO1cGQP-rHCCQ#/registration

Thursday, Jan 27, 9-9:30 AM
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JSg3XTF4TH-JV6ExpP0mqw#/registration

Kavira offers low to no-cost telehealth and at-home visits to covered employees and their dependents. Even if your immediate family is not covered under Augsburg’s medical plans, if you are enrolled, your family can also use Kavira.

Kavira provides primary and urgent care (think everyday healthcare) via messaging, video chats, and in-person home or office visits, as well as free and discounted bloodwork, free in-home x-rays, and 300 free medications.

Staff Connection Opportunities This Week

submitted by cliftonk@augsburg.edu

Supporting Cedar-Riverside – Wednesday Lunch
When: Wednesday, 1/14 at 12:30
Businesses in Cedar-Riverside have been experiencing serious declines in sales–show up with your hearts, your cash, and empty bellies on Wednesday, January 14th. We’ll be meeting at the Sabo Center in Oren Gateway Center at 12:30 to walk to Sagal Restaurant at the corner of Cedar and Riverside. Sagal is famous for their hospitality and delicious fish sambusas!

Financial Aid Open House
When: Thursday, 1/15 from 9:00 – 10:30
Staff Senate is bringing colleagues together by creating intimate opportunities to connect, collaborate, and discover the amazing work happening across our campus. There will be some great treats and coffee/tea. Join us!

Questions? Reach out to staffsenate@augsburg.edu

Chocolate Covered Strawberries for Valentine’s Day

submitted by martin31@augsburg.edu

Decadent Chocolate covered strawberries!
$30 a dozen.
$40 for LOVE box with 13-15 strawberries.

LIMITED SUPPLY LOVE BOXES
PRE-ORDER NOW FOR VALENTINES DAY.

Free delivery available anywhere between Cambridge and the twin cities!
Made with your choice of dark, milk or white Ghirardelli chocolate!
Toppings include various sprinkles and drizzles. Every box custom to your order!
Can do smaller boxes upon request just message!

Upgrades:
Keto chocolate and toppings+$5
Organic +$7
Homemade caramel drizzle with sea salt +$7

Food safe certified through the state of MN and registered cottage baker.

Inquire here

TODAY: Supporting Cedar-Riverside

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Businesses in Cedar-Riverside have been experiencing serious declines in sales–show up with your hearts, your cash, and empty bellies on Wednesday, January 14th. We’ll be meeting at the Sabo Center in Oren Gateway Center at 12:30 to walk to Sagal Restaurant at the corner of Cedar and Riverside. Sagal is famous for their hospitality and delicious fish sambusas!

If you can’t make it and would like to otherwise support neighborhood business, please check out our Augsburg Local website: https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/programs/augsburg-local/

Email gilmerje@gmail.com with any questions or for recommendations!

New Staff Positions This Week (3)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

01/09/2026: Library Director
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/ni/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/6608c6b7-28d1-40c4-9772-1477255aad10-library-director
01/08/2026: Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000102358070-director-of-alumni-relations-annual-giving
01/07/2026: On-Call Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000102093668-on-call-public-safety-officer

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New Student Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

01/09/2026: Student: Community Care and Support Intern 2025-26
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000102678415-student-community-care-and-support-intern-2025-26
01/08/2026: Student: Central Services Customer Service Assistant, Academic Year 2025-26
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000102347145-student-central-services-customer-service-assistant-academic-year-2025-26

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Submit a Nomination for SEED Coalition Civic and Community Engagement Awards

submitted by finka2@augsburg.edu

The SEED Coalition issues annual awards for community and civic engaged students, educators, and community partners. The Sabo Center is soliciting nominations for the following awards:

Student Civic Leadership Award (student): Recognizes a student or group who model civic responsibility and leadership through initiative, collaboration, and community building, integrating civic engagement into their college experience.

Civic Educator Award (staff or faculty): Recognizes a faculty or staff member who models civic responsibility by supporting students’ civic development and strengthening a culture of engagement on campus through their teaching, mentorship, or leadership.

Community Partner Award (community partner): Recognizes a community-based partner or organization that enriches both educational and community outcomes through sustained, reciprocal partnerships with a college or university.

Community Collaboration Award (student, staff, faculty, department, or community partner): Recognizes a project or initiative co-created by campus and community partners that showcases meaningful collaboration and exemplifies the campus’s civic and community engagement, contributing to both student learning and community well-being.

Individuals can self-nominate or be nominated by another person.

Nominations due February 1st, 2025.

Award Nomination Form

Invitation to 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

TRIO Student Support Services Accepting Applications for Spring 2026

submitted by rodrig@augsburg.edu

TRIO/SSS is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for the Spring 2026 semester.

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 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 office.

Students must also have a commitment to their college success. Applications will be available until January 15, 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