Augsburg University News and Announcements
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The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
03/19/2026: Student: Public Safety Dispatcher, Academic Year 2025-26
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000115668048-student-public-safety-dispatcher-academic-year-2025-26
submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu
We are excited to welcome Rev. Jen Bailey as the keynote speaker for the 2026 interfaith symposium. Jen is an interfaith leader working at the intersection of investing in the leadership of young people and the vitality of the natural environment. Jen will speak on the theme Healing the Earth, Healing Ourselves.
Date: Wednesday, March 25 (Tomorrow!)
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm keynote
1:00 – 2:00 pm lunch
Location: Sateren Auditorium (keynote), Hoversten Chapel (lunch)
All Augsburg community members are welcome to attend (at no cost).
Please register to attend lunch.
The keynote will be livestreamed. Please register to receive a link to the livestream.
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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.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:50 am for a sending service for Janice Dames, Administrative Assistant in Campus Ministry, who is retiring in early April. Pastor Babette Chatman and Pastor John Schwehn will offer a blessing for Janice. Campus Ministry will host a gathering at a future date – watch for details in A-mail for a time to stop by and say goodbye.
submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu
Auggie Doggies is coming here today!!!!Come say hi or stop by to play with them!! They will be in Urness/Mortensen lobby from 11:30am-12:30pm.
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TODAY!!! ATTENTION Mortensen Hall Residents! Come to the student lounge to enjoy for free food, a goodie bag, games, mocktails and more. MULTIPLE RAFFLE ITEMS!
Don’t forget to wear your best neon/glow in the dark outfits! See you there!
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.
submitted by waukaug@augsburg.edu
Join Augsburg Indigenous Student Association on Saturday, March 28th from 5pm-9pm in celebrating with our Spring Round Dance! This cultural event brings the Indigenous community together to celebrate the start of Spring through song and dance. There will be a feast, specials, ribbon skirt/ shirt contest, and much more!
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Join the PA Program and support the International Institute of Minnesota Saturday April 25th at 10 am for a 5k walk/run to benefit the institution and our PA program! Every participant gets a t-shirt and the first 70 to sign up get a free water bottle!
The event is at Bde Maka Ska and anyone can join, so invite your friends and family. Registration ends April 3rd.
Learn more and sign up below! Registration is $35, students are $25, and kids 12 and under are free!
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Interested in Law School?
Join us for a visit to Mitchell Hamline School of Law and explore what a future in law could look like!
Date: March 26
Time: 9:15 AM – 2 PM
Location: Meet at the Strommen Center (transportation provided)
Learn about:
• Law school experience
• Careers in law
• The trial process
• LSAT & application tips
Transportation + Food provided!
submitted by rodrig@augsburg.edu
Summer 2026
There will be 4 days of training (2 days in May & 2 Days in June) and the commitment is 4 weeks June 21 – July 16.
$16.45 per hour
Job Description
As a result of serving as a TRIO/Student Support Services Summer Bridge Peer Mentor,
students will be able to:
● Create & maintain a safe, healthy, & welcoming residential community by
coordinating move-in & move-out, creating & posting door & hall decorations,
enforcing program & University policies & regulations.
● Provide academic support through evening study group activities, course research,
learning assistance, constructive feedback, & guidance.
● Plan & facilitate study-break activities that actively engage participants.
● Foster a positive group environment for first-year students through respectful
communication, a positive attitude, confidence-building, & providing assistance as
needed.
● Collaborate and work effectively as part of a team to support a successful Summer
Bridge experience.
Qualifications
● Minimum GPA of 2.5
● Strong customer service skills
● Effective communication & team-development abilities
● Ability to maintain private & sensitive information
● Ability to work in a fast-paced & unpredictable environment
● Desire to work in a flexible, team-focused atmosphere
● Strong sense of responsibility—and fun!
● Willingness to live in a residence hall during the Summer Bridge program
(June 21–July16; room provided)
● Willingness to complete other duties as assigned
Desired Qualifications
● Completion of Summer Bridge Program
● Previous residence life experience
● Current TRIO/SSS participant
● Involvement and/or leadership in Augsburg co-curricular activities
Application Instructions:
Applicants are encouraged to review the TRIO/SSS Summer Bridge web page to learn more
about the program. All student applicants must attach the following for consideration:
● Resume (required)
● Cover Letter (optional, but strongly encouraged)
Click the link below to apply!
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Macalester College is hosting an ACTC BIPOC Faculty & Staff Gathering on Tuesday, March 24 at 4:00-6:00 p.m. in the Flemming Room at Kagin Commons on the Macalester campus. Anyone can attend.
For more information contact Ebony Aya, Interim Assistant Director of the Jan Serie Center for Scholarship and Teaching at Macalester College, at eadedayo@macalester.edu.
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The elevator in Old Main is currently out of order. If you have a class or other business in Old Main that you cannot access without the use of this elevator, please contact Shelly Major at majors@augsburg.edu for assistance. The University is currently working to repair the elevator as soon as possible. (Please note that the Old Main 100/101 chair lift is functioning properly.)
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Annual Staff Appreciation
Wednesday, April 1st
3:00 – 4:30pm
The Annual Staff Appreciation Awards Ceremony takes place on April 1st at 3pm in Hoversten Chapel. We’ll celebrate all of the staff’s contributions to the Augsburg community with food, fun, and good company! We’ll announce the winners of the Outstanding Staff and Newcomer awards, the winner of the Outstanding Team/Department award, and give away prizes to attendees.
Thank you to all staff for your hard work and accomplishments this year!
Stay tuned to Amail to see who was nominated this year! (Announcement to be made in A-mail on THURSDAY!)
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As a united University community, we continue to seek ways to offer resources that support faculty and staff, both on and off campus. The need to pay attention to what is happening around us remains.
For those who are interested in community defense training, the following options are available:
• States at the Core, who offer multiple online training sessions each month to a nationwide audience.
• Monarca, a local Minnesota organization that offers several in-person training sessions throughout the greater Twin Cities and western WI.
For those who are interested in attending training in community, Human Resources, the Provost’s Office, and the Post 1/20 Task Force have reserved space on campus, and will be streaming a 90-minute live webinar presented by States at the Core on the following dates:
Wednesday, March 25 (OGC/Oren 201) – Tomorrow!
Wednesday, April 1 (OGC/Oren 201)
The webinars are identical; is not necessary to attend all of them.
• The webinar will begin at 6:00 p.m.
• Augsburg will register as an institution, no individual registration is required.
• As this is a nationwide webinar, the audience is not visible.
• Those who are interested in attending the training off-campus should individually register.
As additional training and resources become available for faculty and staff, we will continue to provide those opportunities to all.
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We are now taking applications for the 2026-2027 cohort of Christensen Scholars. Apply at the link below by Friday March 27, 2026.
Christensen Scholars spend a year in community exploring questions of faith, identity, and vocation through a Christian theological lens. Students should be open to engaging seriously and openly with these topics, but it is not a requirement that a student be an active member of a faith community. Applicants need only be open to sharing about and listening to a diverse set of perspectives within the Christian tradition.
BENEFITS:
• Develop a deeper understanding of your own vocation in a caring community.
• Create a deeper sense of belonging among your peers.
• Learn new ways to live out your faith on a daily basis within the community.
• Experience a remote mountain retreat center in the middle of winter.
• Receive a small scholarship and a $500.00 stipend to cover expenses.
• All-expenses-paid winter pilgrimage in mid-January.
• 4 upper division Religion credits (can be used toward your major or minor)
NOTE: RLN 100 is a prerequisite for this year-long course. We will gather every other Thursday evening (6pm-8pm), both Fall and Spring semesters. Additionally, the pilgrimage during the end of your winter break in January 2027 is mandatory. Students admitted are expected to have good attendance and participation in the sessions and on the trip in order to earn course credit.
Christensen Scholars program is co-led by Dr. Jeremy Myers (myers@ausburg.edu) from the Christensen Center for Vocation and Rev. John Schwehn (schwehn@augsburg.edu) from Campus Ministry.
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Join us for our next How We Thrive talk of the academic year.
Kathy McGillivray, director of CLASS, Augsburg’s Disability resources office for the past 11 years, earned her B.S. in Pastoral Studies at North central University and her Master’s in Counseling Psychology from the University of St. Thomas. Blind since birth, Kathy has learned that whatever we are looking for in life, we often just need to feel around until we find it.
HOW WE THRIVE: STORIES OF WHAT IT MEANS TO THRIVE – TOGETHER.
Kathy McGillivray
Thursday March , 2026
11:50 a.m. – 12:10 a.m.
Hoversten Chapel
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Hello QIPOC Family! We are counting down to our Elections and Queer Prom this week! We will hold elections in person on Wednesday, March 25th, in the East Commons from 4-6:30pm. All present members will participate in voting and determining the board for the 2026-2027 year.
We are also hosting our annual Queer Prom THIS Friday (March 27th). It will be from 7-10pm in the East Commons. Please invite your friends, as there will be some amazing drag performers and DJs. The theme is Retrofuturism!
Drag performers: CIA VANITY and Father Les Behaviour
DJs: Jinx and Lap Sin Judgement
If you have any questions about upcoming events, please feel free to reach out to our contacts on Instagram @augsburg.qipoc and email qipoc.org@augsburg.edu
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Calling all Freshmen and Sophomores!!!
Consider spending your fall semester in Mexico and complete some of your general education requirements! This affordable program is a great way to expand your world by immersing yourself in a new culture.
– Apply by April 1st and get a free plane ticket!
– Pay your regular fall tuition – financial aid and scholarships apply!
– Apply on our website – this takes less than 10 minutes!
– Email abroad@augsburg.edu if you have any questions
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Augsburg Political Science and History majors can spend the fall semester in Northern Ireland while earning major, minor, and elective credit toward their degree. Coursework completed on the program transfers back as Augsburg credit, including:
– Political Science credit (upper-division)
– History credit (upper-division)
– Social Science or Humanities electives
– Augsburg Experience (study abroad requirement)
This makes it possible to stay on track for graduation while completing core and elective requirements in an international setting!
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Did you know that the Minnesota State Grant program supports 62% of Augsburg undergraduate students, with an average grant amount of $6,000?
A $131 million shortfall in funding for the program means that without action, many low- and middle-income students will lose their grants or see them dramatically cut starting next fall.
Lawmakers can prevent these cuts by providing additional funding for the State Grant program during the legislative session that is underway in St. Paul. Augsburg is encouraging policymakers to do just that, speaking up on this with other private nonprofit colleges. It is also critical for individual constituents—including Augsburg students, faculty, and staff—to ask for action on this issue.
If you live in Minnesota, please consider sending a note of your own to the state legislators who represent you, asking them to fully fund the State Grant program. A sample note you can edit and a simple tool for sending it is available from the Minnesota Private College Council.
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Before we start…
I want to acknowledge that many students are navigating a lot right now. With current events affecting our communities, stress, uncertainty, and disrupted sleep are very real — and it’s okay if things feel heavier than usual.
With that in mind, I’m sharing a gentle, optional invitation to participate in a Sleep Hygiene Education Project as part of my Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) work. This project is designed to support college students who may be feeling overwhelmed, fatigued, or simply in need of rest.
Why consider joining?
Learn evidence-based strategies for better sleep
Receive a personalized sleep plan
Support focus, energy, and academic well-being
Opportunities to receive sleep-related items (Hatch alarm clock, blue-light glasses, aromatherapy, etc.
Participation is completely voluntary, and both undergraduate and graduate students are welcome. Choosing not to participate will not affect you in any way.
If and when it feels right for you, you can scan the QR code on the flyer or email me directly for more information. There is no pressure — your well-being comes first.
Thank you for taking the time to read this, and please take care of yourselves and one another.
Warmly,
Nikki Truong
truongn@augsburg.edu
https://www.instagram.com/p/DT-oamgjUF3/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
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There’s nothing like the Minneapolis community spirit to keep things bright. We’re down to the final days for Valentine’s Day treat box pre-orders! Show some love to an Augsburg-employee run business and treat yourself to something special. Pre-orders close Feb 6th—don’t miss out!
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The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
01/28/2026: Student: IT TechDesk Assistant 2025-26
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000106146495-student-it-techdesk-assistant-2025-26
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$30 a dozen.
$40 for I ❤️ U box with 13-16 strawberries.
LIMITED SUPPLY I ❤️ U 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.
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Businesses in Cedar-Riverside and Seward have been experiencing serious declines in sales–show up with your hearts and cash on Wednesday, February 4th at 9:00 am. We’ll meet at the Sabo Center in Oren Gateway Center (right across from Nabo Cafe) and will walk to Cafe Joté. They have some of the very best coffee in town, grab and go Ethiopian food, and cool gift-y stuff for sale. Cafe Joté is in the back of the brick building with the yellow KFAI sign on it in case you want to meet us there.
Stay tuned for more opportunities from the Sabo Center. We’re planning a date at a local spot 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
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.
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The Augsburg Writing Center is Now Open!
The Augsburg University Writing Center is open and be ready to support your writing this semester! Our hours are Sunday–Thursday, 2–8 p.m. (in-person only). We are located across from Advising on the second floor of the library. Our Online Writing Center will open February 8th, available 6-8pm.
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!
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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.
submitted by dipaolaz@augsburg.edu
Hi, my name is Zander. I am a Senior, and I am disabled and in a wheelchair. I am looking for a backup PCA. I have a PCA come every day to help me with certain tasks in my dorm room. You would come when my main PCA needs a day off or can’t make it that day for different reasons. Some of the tasks would entail refilling water bottles, refilling humidifiers, and making a bed. Expect this to take 15 or 30 minutes out of your day. I will work with your schedule. You will schedule a time to come whenever it fits your schedule on a day my PCA can’t come. If you are interested in helping me out and scheduling an interview, contact me at (612)430-3233 or dipaolaz@augsburg.edu.
submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu
IDENTIFYING W-2 ERRORS
W-2s in Batch #03776 that include Plus GTL in the gross pay calculations contain errors. This impacts regular faculty and staff employed at over 0.75 FTE during 2025. DO NOT FILE YOUR TAXES YET.
EMPLOYEES NOT IMPACTED
Errors were only identified on W-2s that include Group Term Life (GTL) insurance. Student employees, adjuncts, and employees at less than 0.75 FTE are not impacted. These individuals may use their current W-2 to file taxes and will not receive a corrected statement.
IF YOU HAVE NOT FILED YOUR TAXES
Please do not file your taxes until you receive your corrected W-2c and an email from Augsburg Payroll stating you are Ready to File. This ensures your reporting is 100 percent accurate.
IF YOU HAVE ALREADY FILED YOUR TAXES
Please contact payroll@augsburg.edu immediately for instructions on the next steps for your specific situation.
TIMELINE FOR CORRECTIONS
ADP expects corrected W-2s to be available in the portal by Thursday, February 5. Paper statements will be mailed shortly after.
We appreciate your continued patience as we work to make this right. Please reach out to payroll@augsburg.edu with any questions.
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CTL AI Workshop: Tues 02-10, 3:40–4:40 (Zoom)
This session is open to any faculty who want a quick, practical on-ramp. It supports both:
• Starters: begin an AI-informed update to one assignment
• Finishers: finalize and submit an existing update
Focus: make one assignment “AI-informed” with a clear AI policy, a short student disclosure, and two transparent verification options (no AI detectors).
RSVP (helps us plan breakouts): https://forms.gle/TGyFizXooAidSdvWA
Details and resources: go.augsburg.edu/aipilot
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Start your week with 30 minutes of being, not doing. Today Tara Mader, Associate Professor of Health, Exercise Science, and Physical Education will lead mindfulness in Hoversten Chapel at 12:00 – 12:20 pm.
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Whether you’re searching for true literary love or just a casual read, we’ve got something for you on the new Blind Date With a Book display. Each book, movie and game comes with a genre and description so you can be sure you’re finding the perfect match. Choose a date, check it out with the James self-service kiosk, and enjoy! This display will be up through late-February on the first floor of Lindell Library.
You could find your next five-star fave, don’t miss out!
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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.
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Come join us to say hi to our lovely dogs and cats coming in on Wednesday, February 4th.
Time: 12pm-1pm
Location: CWC lobby
https://www.instagram.com/p/DUJN_P3EXh_/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
submitted by callen@augsburg.edu
Full-scale, single humbucker pickup, walnut finish, newer strings, excellent condition. Gig bag included.
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, February 4th at 9:00 am. We’ll meet at the Sabo Center in Oren Gateway Center (right across from Nabo Cafe) and will walk to Cafe Joté. They have some of the very best coffee in town, grab and go Ethiopian food, and cool gift-y stuff for sale. Cafe Joté is in the back of the brick building with the yellow KFAI sign on it in case you want to meet us there.
Stay tuned for more opportunities from the Sabo Center. We’re planning a date at a local spot 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
submitted by gebbengn@augsburg.edu
STATIC
by Lucía Salazar-Davidson and Kyle Hayes
directed by Lucía Salazar-Davidson
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!
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.
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.
submitted by dipaolaz@augsburg.edu
Hi, my name is Zander. I am a Senior, and I am disabled and in a wheelchair. I am looking for a PCA to help out when my regular PCA can’t. You do not need to be trained to be a PCA, as I will provide all of the training you will need, as it is not that technical of a job. My PCA comes to my dorm every day to help me with certain tasks that I cannot complete in a timely manner.. You would come when my main PCA needs a day off or can’t make it that day for different reasons, and help me with the tasks that they would usually help me with on that day. Some of the tasks you would do daily are refilling water bottles, refilling humidifiers, and making a bed. Expect this to take 15 or 30 minutes out of your day. Then, on top of that, I also require assistance with bathing once a week. Expect that to take an hour once a week. This job comes with very flexible hours. I will tell you what day I would need you, and you would pick a time on that day that you would come. There is no set required time that you have to come each day. The rate for this job will be $13 an hour; however, you are usually not there longer than an hour, so it usually turns out to $13 per day. If you are interested in helping me out and scheduling an interview, contact me at (612)430-3233 or at dipaolaz@augsburg.edu.
submitted by hooverl@augsburg.edu
The Residence Life Office will be open from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Friday, Janaury 30. We appreciate your understanding!
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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
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The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
01/28/2026: Student: IT TechDesk Assistant 2025-26
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000106146495-student-it-techdesk-assistant-2025-26
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
submitted by andrade@augsburg.edu
Bernardo Andrade, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, is looking for Portuguese-speaking undergraduate students (all levels welcome!), to participate in a paid research project translating texts from the 20th-century Brazilian philosopher Vicente Ferreira da Silva.
The professor and the student will apply for an URGO Summer Research Assistantship (a 100-hour commitment which includes a $1,500 stipend and which can take place remotely). For more information, please email Professor Andrade at andrade@augsburg.edu.
Thank you!
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.
submitted by cronink@augsburg.edu
Whether you’re searching for true literary love or just a casual read, we’ve got something for you on the new Blind Date With a Book display. Each book, movie and game comes with a genre and description so you can be sure you’re finding the perfect match. Choose a date, check it out with the James self-service kiosk, and enjoy! This display will be up through late-February on the first floor of Lindell Library.
You could find your next five-star fave, don’t miss out!
submitted by chuma@augsburg.edu
There’s nothing like the Minneapolis community spirit to keep things bright. We’re down to the final days for Valentine’s Day treat box pre-orders! Show some love to an Augsburg-employee run business and treat yourself to something special. Pre-orders close Feb 6th—don’t miss out!
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.
submitted by yoon@augsburg.edu
CTL AI Workshop: Tues 02-10, 3:40–4:40 (Zoom)
This session is open to any faculty who want a quick, practical on-ramp. It supports both:
• Starters: begin an AI-informed update to one assignment
• Finishers: finalize and submit an existing update
Focus: make one assignment “AI-informed” with a clear AI policy, a short student disclosure, and two transparent verification options (no AI detectors).
RSVP (helps us plan breakouts): https://forms.gle/TGyFizXooAidSdvWA
Details and resources: go.augsburg.edu/aipilot
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.
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.
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, February 3rd at 9:00 am. We’ll meet at the Sabo Center in Oren Gateway Center (right across from Nabo Cafe) and will walk to Cafe Joté. They have some of the very best coffee in town, grab and go Ethiopian food, and cool gift-y stuff for sale. Cafe Joté is in the back of the brick building with the yellow KFAI sign on it in case you want to meet us there.
Stay tuned for more opportunities from the Sabo Center. We’re planning a date at a local spot 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
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.
submitted by lynchss7@augsburg.edu
Check out URGO’s January newsletter for information on great opportunities such as URGO Summer Research, Nationally Competitive Scholarships, and Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) off-campus!
submitted by lynchss7@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.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:50 to hear reflections from Christensen Scholars who spent a week on a retreat at Flathead Lutheran Camp in Montana over break. Today we will hear from Nathan Amare, Lee Kroska, and Chloe Richard.
submitted by andrade@augsburg.edu
Bernardo Andrade, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, is looking for Portuguese-speaking students (all levels welcome!), to participate in a paid research project translating texts from the 20th-century Brazilian philosopher Vicente Ferreira da Silva.
The professor and the student will apply for an URGO Summer Research Assistantship (a 100-hour commitment which includes a $1,500 stipend and which can take place remotely). For more information, please email Professor Andrade at andrade@augsburg.edu.
Thank you!
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
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
01/27/2026: Student: IT TechDesk Assistant 2025-26
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000106146495-student-it-techdesk-assistant-2025-26
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
submitted by dipaolaz@augsburg.edu
Hi, my name is Zander. I am a Senior, and I am disabled and in a wheelchair. I am looking for a backup PCA to help out when my regular PCA can’t. You do not need to be trained to be a PCA, as I will provide all of the training you will need, as it is not that technical of a job. My PCA comes to my dorm every day to help me with certain tasks that I cannot complete in a timely manner.. You would come when my main PCA needs a day off or can’t make it that day for different reasons, and help me with the tasks that they would usually help me with on that day. Some of the tasks you would do daily are refilling water bottles, refilling humidifiers, and making a bed. Expect this to take 15 or 30 minutes out of your day. Then, on top of that, I also require assistance with bathing once a week. Expect that to take an hour once a week. This job comes with very flexible hours. I will tell you what day I would need you, and you would pick a time on that day that you would come. There is no set required time that you have to come each day. The rate for this job will be $13 an hour; however, you are usually not there longer than an hour, so it usually turns out to $13 per day. If you are interested in helping me out and scheduling an interview, contact me at (612)430-3233 or at dipaolaz@augsburg.edu.
submitted by yoon@augsburg.edu
CTL AI Workshop: Tues 02-10, 3:40–4:40 (Zoom)
This session is open to any faculty who want a quick, practical on-ramp. It supports both:
• Starters: begin an AI-informed update to one assignment
• Finishers: finalize and submit an existing update
Focus: make one assignment “AI-informed” with a clear AI policy, a short student disclosure, and two transparent verification options (no AI detectors).
RSVP (helps us plan breakouts): https://forms.gle/TGyFizXooAidSdvWA
Details and resources: go.augsburg.edu/aipilot
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.
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
All faculty and staff are invited to the January Focused Conversation today at 12:30 p.m. 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.
submitted by hainn@augsburg.edu
The Study Abroad Office invites you to attend our Short-Term Study Abroad Showcase, where you can learn all about Summer 2026 short-term study abroad programs before applications are due. Short-term programs are a great option if you want to study abroad without committing to a full semester, earn academic credit while traveling, and fit an international experience into a busy schedule.
The event will take place in the Christensen Center Lobby on Wednesday, January 28, from 12:00–2:00 PM. Stop by anytime during the event to explore program options, ask questions, and get guidance on the application process. Also feel free to try different international candy! This is your chance to find a program that fits your interests, goals, and schedule. Important: Applications for Summer 2026 short-term programs are due February 1, so don’t wait! We hope to see you there and help you take the next step toward studying abroad.
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.
submitted by cronink@augsburg.edu
Whether you’re searching for true literary love or just a casual read, we’ve got something for you on the new Blind Date With a Book display. Each book, movie and game comes with a genre and description so you can be sure you’re finding the perfect match. Choose a date, check it out with the James self-service kiosk, and enjoy! This display will be up through late-February on the first floor of Lindell Library.
You could find your next five-star fave, don’t miss out!
submitted by commencement@augsburg.edu
Save the date for Augsburg’s 2026 commencement ceremony!
Thursday, May 7, 2026
US Bank Stadium
401 Chicago Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Tickets will be available in February 2026.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 12:00 pm for the first installment of the spring “Living Stories” chapel series. Rev. Darrell Gillespie, Head of Family Ministry at Hope Academy in Minneapolis will share from his Pentecostal tradition. “Living Stories” offers stories of commitment from across traditions and is co-sponsored by the Department of Religion and Philosophy, the Augsburg Interfaith Institute, and Campus Ministry. This semester we will also hear from Dr. Danielle Clausnitzer, Assistant Director of Wisdom Ways Center for Spirituality in Minneapolis (Atheism), and Nanette Missaghi, Retired Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director (Baha’i).
submitted by gebbengn@augsburg.edu
STATIC
by Lucía Salazar-Davidson and Kyle Hayes
directed by Lucía Salazar-Davidson
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!
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.
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 TODAY (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 during this open house celebration.
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.
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
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
submitted by dipaolaz@augsburg.edu
Hi, my name is Zander. I am a Senior, and I am disabled and in a wheelchair. I am looking for a backup PCA to help out when my regular PCA can’t. You do not need to be trained to be a PCA, as I will provide all of the training you will need, as it is not that technical of a job. My PCA comes to my dorm every day to help me with certain tasks that I cannot complete in a timely manner.. You would come when my main PCA needs a day off or can’t make it that day for different reasons, and help me with the tasks that they would usually help me with on that day. Some of the tasks you would do daily are refilling water bottles, refilling humidifiers, and making a bed. Expect this to take 15 or 30 minutes out of your day. Then, on top of that, I also require assistance with bathing once a week. Expect that to take an hour once a week. This job comes with very flexible hours. I will tell you what day I would need you, and you would pick a time on that day that you would come. There is no set required time that you have to come each day. The rate for this job will be $13 an hour; however, you are usually not there longer than an hour, so it usually turns out to $13 per day. If you are interested in helping me out and scheduling an interview, contact me at (612)430-3233 or at dipaolaz@augsburg.edu.
submitted by philldal@augsburg.edu
Check out URGO’s January newsletter for information on great opportunities such as URGO Summer Research, Nationally Competitive Scholarships, and Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) off-campus!
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.
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.
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.
submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu
Information was sent by email to employees directly impacted by misclassification of employer paid benefits which led to over-withheld Social Security and Medicare taxes in 2025.
Impacted employees should look for a notice from Sign Now to review and sign. Impacted employees can view the refund on their pay statement in ADP. The statement is dated 1/23/2026, is separate from any other payments on this date, and contains the note “CORRECTION FOR FICA OVER-WITHHOLDING IN 2025”
Please contact payroll@augsburg.edu with questions.
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.
submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu
Before we start…
I want to acknowledge that many students are navigating a lot right now. With current events affecting our communities, stress, uncertainty, and disrupted sleep are very real — and it’s okay if things feel heavier than usual.
With that in mind, I’m sharing a gentle, optional invitation to participate in a Sleep Hygiene Education Project as part of my Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) work. This project is designed to support college students who may be feeling overwhelmed, fatigued, or simply in need of rest.
Why consider joining?
Learn evidence-based strategies for better sleep
Receive a personalized sleep plan
Support focus, energy, and academic well-being
Opportunities to receive sleep-related items (Hatch alarm clock, blue-light glasses, aromatherapy, etc.
Participation is completely voluntary, and both undergraduate and graduate students are welcome. Choosing not to participate will not affect you in any way.
If and when it feels right for you, you can scan the QR code on the flyer or email me directly for more information. There is no pressure — your well-being comes first.
Thank you for taking the time to read this, and please take care of yourselves and one another.
Warmly,
Nikki Truong
truongn@augsburg.edu
https://www.instagram.com/p/DT-oamgjUF3/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
submitted by gunkel@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!
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.
submitted by lynchss7@augsburg.edu
Check out URGO’s January newsletter for information on great opportunities such as URGO Summer Research, Nationally Competitive Scholarships, and Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) off-campus!
submitted by lynchss7@augsburg.edu
GO 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.
submitted by devega@augsburg.edu
Learn about summer internship opportunities in the Czech Republic. TODAY Tuesday, January 27 at 3:40-4:40 in Hagfors 106
Internships available in many areas including, but not limited to:
Advertising
PR
Strategic Communication
Journalism
Social Justice
Arts
Fashion
Sports Communication
IT
Business
Marketing
International Relations
History
Environmental/Sustainability Issues
Public Policy
Civic Governance
Practical Research
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
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.
submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu
CWC’s group room is open to all Augsburg community members looking for ways to cope with the chaos of the world, looking for a place to connect, looking for a place to check-out. Monday through Friday, 9-4, come be in community and take advantage of a variety coping and self-soothing activities. We have punch needle art, playdough, watercolor painting, aromatherapy, DIY keychains, coloring, games, and puzzles. And as always tea and hot cocoa.
submitted by hainn@augsburg.edu
The Study Abroad Office invites you to attend our Short-Term Study Abroad Showcase, where you can learn all about Summer 2026 short-term study abroad programs before applications are due. Short-term programs are a great option if you want to study abroad without committing to a full semester, earn academic credit while traveling, and fit an international experience into a busy schedule.
The event will take place in the Christensen Center Lobby on Wednesday, January 28, from 12:00–2:00 PM. Stop by anytime during the event to explore program options, ask questions, and get guidance on the application process. Also feel free to try different international candy! This is your chance to find a program that fits your interests, goals, and schedule. Important: Applications for Summer 2026 short-term programs are due February 1, so don’t wait! We hope to see you there and help you take the next step toward studying abroad.
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 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 during this open house celebration.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:50 am to hear Augsburg University President Paul Pribbenow preach today.
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
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
submitted by hansenll@augsburg.edu
Hi everyone! In the Student Lounge, we will be hosting a Just Dance Party. Wednesday 28th at 7pm to 9! Raffles included! We’ll have snacks and drinks! It’s all in the name of fun!
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.
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
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
