submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
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.
Author: farrisr
Blind Date With a Book Is Back at the Library
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!
Due February 6: URGO Summer Research Phase 1 Application
submitted by philldal@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.
Auggie Doggies Day
submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu
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==
Ibanez GSR100-EX Bass for Sale – $150
submitted by callen@augsburg.edu
Full-scale, single humbucker pickup, walnut finish, newer strings, excellent condition. Gig bag included.
Supporting Our Neighbors: Cafe Joté Next Wednesday at 9 a.m.
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
Come See the Student Led Play: STATIC
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.
Are You Muslim? Click Here to Answer Some Questions About 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.
Disabled Student Looking for Student PCA
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.
RLife Office Adjusted Hours- Friday, January 30
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!
New Staff Positions This Week (2)
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
New Student Positions This Week (3)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
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
Looking for Portuguese Speakers: Paid Research Opportunity
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!
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.
Blind Date With a Book Is Back at the Library
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!
Valentine Treat Pre-Orders Close February 6
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!
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.
CTL AI Workshop (February 10, Zoom): Start or Finish an AI-informed Assignment Update
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
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.
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.
Supporting Our Neighbors: Cafe Joté Next Wednesday at 9 a.m.
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
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.
URGO January Newsletter
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!
Due February 6: URGO Summer Research Phase 1 Application
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.
Daily Chapel: Christensen Scholars
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.
Looking for Portuguese Speakers: Paid Research Opportunity
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!
New Staff Positions This Week (2)
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
New Student Positions This Week (3)
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
Disabled Student Looking for a Student PCA
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.
CTL AI Workshop (February 10, Zoom): Start or Finish an AI-informed Assignment Update
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
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.
TODAY: Focused Conversation on Career Support
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.
TODAY: Join Us For The Short-Term Study Abroad Showcase
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.
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.
Blind Date With a Book Is Back at the Library
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!
Save the Date for Commencement: May 7
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.
Daily Chapel: “Living Stories” – Rev. Darrell Gillespie
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).
Come See the Student Led Play: STATIC
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.
Farewell Stewart Van Cleve Open House Scheduled Today from 2–3:15 p.m.
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.
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 Staff Positions This Week (2)
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
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
Disabled Student Looking for a Student PCA
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.
URGO January Newsletter
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!
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.
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.
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.
Payroll Notice: Social Security / Medicare Taxes
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.
TOMORROW: 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.
Want to Improve Your Sleep?
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==
Leave a Note for Library Director Stewart Van Cleve
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!
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.
URGO January Newsletter
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!
Due February 6: URGO Summer Research Phase 1 Application
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.
Intern in Europe This Summer – Info Session TODAY
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
Supporting Our Neighbors: Lunch TODAY
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.
Connection and Coping in CWC
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.
Join Us For The Short-Term Study Abroad Showcase On Wednesday
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.
Farewell Stewart Van Cleve Open House Scheduled on Wednesday (2–3:15 p.m.)
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.
Daily Chapel: Paul C. Pribbenow
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:50 am to hear Augsburg University President Paul Pribbenow preach today.
New Staff Positions This Week (2)
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
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
Just Dance Party – RLife Event
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!
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.
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 January Newsletter
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!
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
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
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
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.
Save the Date: Commencement Is May 7
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Free Stereo Speakers
submitted by callen@augsburg.edu
100 watt Magnavox ported speakers. These are older but work and sound great. Email if interested.
Ibanez GSR 100-EX bass. $150
submitted by callen@augsburg.edu
Full-scale, single humbucker pickup, walnut finish. Gig bag included.
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.
Looking Back at 2025 Email Scams and Tips
submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu
Email phishing and scams seemed to be a regular event in 2025. This IT blog post recaps the year plus gives tips on recognizing scams and what to do if you are scammed.
https://sites.augsburg.edu/it/2026/01/08/happy-2026-a-look-back-at-phishing-and-scams-in-2025/
URGO January Newsletter
submitted by philldal@augsburg.edu
Happy New Year from URGO! We hope everyone has a great start to their semester! Please check out URGO’s January Newsletter to learn more about URGO Summer Research, updates on nationally competitive scholarships, and off-campus Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU’s)!
Daily Chapel: Christensen Scholars
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 Hay Gay Soe, Shermelia Yates, and JJ Jordan.
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
New Student Positions This Week (1)
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
New Student Positions This Week (1)
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