Author: johnsok@augsburg.edu

TODAY Is the Last Day – Submit Your Student Leadership Position Application

submitted by hooverl@augsburg.edu

DUE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20!

We want you to be a Student Leader next year! Residence Life, Campus Life, and Student Success are actively recruiting for the following Student Leadership Positions:
-Emerging Leaders Program Coordinators (requires work-study eligibility)
-Orientation Leaders
-AugSem Leaders (requires work-study eligibility)
-Community Advisors

To apply for Student Leadership Positions, you are required to:
-Complete the 2026 Student Leadership Positions: Joint Application in SmartRecruiters by Friday, February 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
-Complete the Student Leadership Position Interest Form and Process Participation Expectation Acknowledgement by Friday, February 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
-Participate in Student Leadership Position Interview Day on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

If you need any accommodations as you engage in this process, including considerations for scheduling or participating in events, please share your needs via email to Leah Durnin Hoover, Director of Residence Life (hooverl@augsburg.edu).

We look forward to connecting!
Augsburg Student Leadership Position Selection Process Team

Student Leadership Position Selection Interest Form

Win an Amazon Gift Card – Participate in Research: Tinder Use and Mental Health Outcomes

submitted by bloyere@augsburg.edu

My name is Evan Bloyer, and I am a graduate student in the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program here at Augsburg University. My clinical research project is understanding how Tinder use impacts mental health outcomes, particularly self-esteem and body esteem. I have received Augsburg University’s IRB approval and am able to collect data from eligible participants. To participate, please click on the link below. Email me at bloyere@augsburg.edu for any questions or concerns. If you participate, you will be eligible for a raffle for one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.

Mental Health Survey

Tristan Crowell Shares His Story of Thriving

submitted by myers@augsburg.edu

HOW WE THRIVE: STORIES OF WHAT IT MEANS TO THRIVE – TOGETHER.
Tristan Crowell
Wednesday February 25, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel

Tristan Crowell will speak about how difficult it can make sense of what’s going on during uncertain times and how we should respond to any of it. Leaning on our connections can be an important part in the process of understanding.

Tristan is a queer, Filipino immigrant whose life and work is motivated by a desire to explore alternative ways of existing, being a good neighbor, and cultivating hope for everything that is not here. He received his Bachelor of Science in Sociology from the University of Minnesota and his Master of Social Work from Augsburg University where he currently serves as a Student Specialist in the Department of Multicultural Life. Most importantly, he’s just a guy.

Lunch and Dialogue: Ethics in the Classrom (Monday, February 23 and Friday, February 27)

submitted by devries@augsburg.edu

Join the Batalden Fellows in Applied Ethics for lunch and discussion of the recent survey results on Ethics in the Classroom at Augsburg. We’ll briefly present the highlights and then invite dialogue over ideas for next steps.

Monday, February 23 12:30 pm Marshall Room (lunch included — sign in and go through cafeteria line)

Friday, February 27 12:10 ZOOM (email Jacqui deVries, Tara Mader, or Soebin Jang for the Zoom link or look on the campus calendar on Inside Augsburg)

Jacqui deVries <devries@augsburg.edu>
Soebin Jang <yang@augsburg.edu>
Tara Mader <mader@augsburg.edu>

April – Miles that Matter 5k Supporting the International Institute of MN

submitted by olsenkat@augsburg.edu

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 runner 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 sign up.

Learn more and sign up below! Registration is $35, students are $25, and kids 12 and under are free!

Register Here!

Come See Five More Minutes

submitted by gebbengn@augsburg.edu

Dear Students!

Come see Five More Minutes, a play about how a couple navigates their journey with dementia. This production is offered for the Augsburg community for Pay As Able! This production was developed by Sod House Theater, a professional company based in the Twin Cities.

TICKETING:
This production is Pay As Able which means you can pay what you feel you can afford. If you can’t afford to see play right now, you can still join us no matter what your circumstances.

In order to see the show, you need to reserve your seat by going to the provided link.

DAYS/TIMES/LOCATION:
Sunday March 1, 2026 at 1:00pm
Monday March 2, 2026 at 7:00pm

Both performances are in the Tjornhom Nelson Theater in Foss at Augsburg.

The play is 1-hour long.

DESCRIPTION:
Five More Minutes is a playful and uplifting story of how an elderly couple, Don and Myrna, finds happiness even during the most challenging times.

Don and Myrna love to create imaginative adventures in the backyard of their 1-bedroom rental apartment. They pretend together that they travel the world and eat in the finest restaurants, stay at 5-star resorts after their long days working at the box store and Movie theater.

Their relationship is built on the power of imagination until one of them has a hard time distinguishing between the real world and their imagined world.

LINK TO RESERVE SEATS

Daily Chapel: Danielle Clausnitzer

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 12:00 pm for our next installment of of “Living Stories”. Today Dr. Danielle Clausnitzer, Assistant Director of Wisdom Ways Center for Spirituality in Minneapolis, will share her story of commitment from her atheist identity. “Living Stories” is a series co-hosted by the Department of Religion and Philosophy, Augsburg Interfaith Institute, and Campus Ministry.

Position: Associate Professor, Education

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

DUTIES: Responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses in special education.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in Special Education or a related field and 3 years of K-12 special education experience. Approximately 5% domestic and international travel annually is expected for faculty members to attend research conferences and convenings.
Salary: $64,477 to $69,477/year. Full-time, position located in Minneapolis, MN. View full job
description/requirements, apply, and/or see summary of benefits online at
https://www.augsburg.edu/employment/.

This notice is being posted in connection with the filing of an application for a permanent alien labor certification. Any person may provide documentary evidence bearing on the application to the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room N-5311, Washington, DC 20210.

2026 Commencement Tickets Available Now

submitted by commencement@augsburg.edu

Tickets for the 2026 commencement ceremony are available now for students and guests. The total number of tickets allowed per graduate will be 1 graduate ticket for yourself plus 15 guest tickets for family and friends (16 total).

Thursday, May 7, 2026
US Bank Stadium
401 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis

Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
Procession begins at 6 p.m.

If you plan to participate in the ceremony, select “get tickets” on the commencement website to reserve your tickets. If you expect to need more than 15 guest tickets, we strongly encourage you to work with other graduates to use any extra tickets they may have. Depending on demand, a limited number of additional tickets may be made available closer to the date of the ceremony. The ticketing website will be available until May 4, 2026.

Commencement Website

Augsburg Jazz Ensemble Concert (Tuesday at 7 p.m.)

submitted by green5@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg University Jazz Ensemble will present an exciting evening of music on Tuesday. This concert will showcase music throughout the Americas and feature student soloists Sydney Elliott, Joey Kelly, and Anthony Sabatine.

Prior to the concert, Augsburg Women Engaged (AWE) will host a pre-concert social with hors d’oeuvres and beverages. Dr. Kenneth Green, Director of Bands, will share insights into the Augsburg band program and help set the stage for an engaging night of music. President Pribbenow will also offer brief remarks.

Select the following link to register for the pre-concert social: https://engagement.augsburg.edu/e/awe-winter-event-augsburg-jazz-ensemble-social/?bbeml=tp-QWbpCHti9EWDeCMOFFaH_Q.jCbzBmy_R9km59bmNmW1sEw.r-SK-qg0Q2UyZ0gbQqG02xA.ltz6WDmLDDEuIpH6VugOAmw

Augsburg University Jazz Ensemble Concert
Date: Tuesday, February 24
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Sateren Auditorium
Cost: Free

View Concert Poster

Join Us for a Conversation on Caring for Unhoused Neighbors

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

Join us for a conversation with Che Ramirez on “activativing communities of care for our unhoused neighbors: lessons from Los Angeles.”

When: Thursday, February 26, 7 pm
Where: Foss 21B
Who: anyone from the Augsburg community is welcome to attend

About Che Ramirez:
Che is a servant leader with nearly 20 years of experience in homelessness and housing operations and policy, including serving as both a nonprofit CEO and Deputy Mayor of Homelessness for the City of Los Angeles during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2023, he launched his consulting firm, Community Homelessness Expertise (CHE), where he partners with nonprofits to build organizational capacity, coaches leaders with lived experience, and advises local governments on thoughtful, results-driven approaches to addressing homelessness.

Apply to Be an Interfaith Scholar

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

The Interfaith Scholars program is a yearlong course and service learning opportunity taught by the Interfaith Institute’s Executive Director and Professor of Religion, Najeeba Syeed.

Interfaith Scholars explore the religious diversity of the Augsburg student body, the wider Twin Cities community, and the United States by learning from guest speakers from religious communities, business professionals, and other leaders across various sectors. Participants will gain leadership skills by learning and practicing how to converse respectfully with others about what they believe, why it matters, and how it propels us to service in the world.

Students with any religious or spiritual worldview as well as students without a connection to a religious tradition are encouraged to apply.

Applications for the 2026-27 student cohort are now open.
Applications are due on Wednesday, March 11.

Learn More or Apply

New Campus Resource: Powered Stair Chair

submitted by publicsafety@augsburg.edu

Augsburg has a new campus resource designed to assist individuals with mobility challenges in the event of an emergency. With a flexible track, the Xpedition powered stair chair facilitates safe transportation of up to 500 lbs up and down stairs and across a variety of terrains.

Potential scenarios where it might be used include:

— Emergency evacuation
— Response to accident, injury, or medical emergency
— Unexpected mobility challenge (e.g., elevator outage)

Along with Emergency Medical Responder training, all DPS officers have been trained to operate the powered stair chair. To request assistance, contact DPS at 612-330-1717.

$10 Visa Gift Card: Muslims Click Here to Participate in Research and Receive a $10 Gift Card

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.

QIPOC and AISA Event: Building Blocks and Bridges

submitted by kelleyf@augsburg.edu

Hi QIPOC, AISA and Auggies! We are collaborating on an event that will happen next Wednesday from 4-6pm in Hagfors 150BC. This will be a kinship themed event where you will have the opportunity to build connections with peers, get creative and work with your hands! We will provide yummy drinks, snacks, modeling clay and Legos! We look forward to seeing you there and to develop connections with you all.

Please RSVP in Auggie Life

Win an Amazon Gift Card – Participate in Research: Tinder Use and Mental Health Outcomes

submitted by bloyere@augsburg.edu

My name is Evan Bloyer, and I am a graduate student in the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program here at Augsburg University. My clinical research project is understanding how Tinder use impacts mental health outcomes, particularly self-esteem and body esteem. I have received Augsburg University’s IRB approval and am able to collect data from eligible participants. To participate, please click on the link below. Email me at bloyere@augsburg.edu for any questions or concerns. If you participate, you will be eligible for a raffle for one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.

Mental Health Survey

April – Miles That Matter 5k Supporting the International Institute of MN

submitted by olsenkat@augsburg.edu

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 runner 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 sign up.

Learn more and sign up below! Registration is $35, students are $25, and kids 12 and under are free!

Register Here!

Two Days Left: Submit Your Student Leadership Position Application by TOMORROW

submitted by hooverl@augsburg.edu

DUE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20!

We want you to be a Student Leader next year! Residence Life, Campus Life, and Student Success are actively recruiting for the following Student Leadership Positions:
-Emerging Leaders Program Coordinators (requires work-study eligibility)
-Orientation Leaders
-AugSem Leaders (requires work-study eligibility)
-Community Advisors

To apply for Student Leadership Positions, you are required to:
-Complete the 2026 Student Leadership Positions: Joint Application in SmartRecruiters by Friday, February 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
-Complete the Student Leadership Position Interest Form and Process Participation Expectation Acknowledgement by Friday, February 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
-Participate in Student Leadership Position Interview Day on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

If you need any accommodations as you engage in this process, including considerations for scheduling or participating in events, please share your needs via email to Leah Durnin Hoover, Director of Residence Life (hooverl@augsburg.edu).

We look forward to connecting!
Augsburg Student Leadership Position Selection Process Team

Student Leadership Position Selection Interest Form

Present Your Research at Zyzzogeton – Register by February 23

submitted by lynchss7@augsburg.edu

Augsburg’s annual Zyzzogeton Research Symposium showcases the work of over 50 undergraduate researchers in all academic disciplines and will take place on Tuesday, April 21. Students who have conducted research over the course of the last year and would like to present a poster should register using the link below by February 23.
You must have approval from your faculty mentor before registering for Zyzzogeton. If you do not have a formal abstract at this point, please provide a brief description of your research instead. You will have the opportunity to submit a final abstract/make final edits prior to the event. Abstracts will be published on the URGO website.
IMPORTANT: If you’re planning to co-present with another student(s), only one of you needs to register. Be sure to list their names and emails and indicate that they will be co-presenters where specified on the form. All presenters will be included in event correspondence.
Important Dates:
Registration opens – February 9
Registration closes – February 23
Poster making workshop – March 2
Deadline to submit final poster – April 2
Deadline to submit final abstract edits – April 10
If you have any questions, please contact urgo@augsburg.edu.

Register for Zyzzogeton

Tristan Crowell Shares His Story of Thriving

submitted by myers@augsburg.edu

HOW WE THRIVE: STORIES OF WHAT IT MEANS TO THRIVE – TOGETHER.
Tristan Crowell
Wednesday February 25, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel

Tristan Crowell will speak about how difficult it can make sense of what’s going on during uncertain times and how we should respond to any of it. Leaning on our connections can be an important part in the process of understanding.

Tristan is a queer, Filipino immigrant whose life and work is motivated by a desire to explore alternative ways of existing, being a good neighbor, and cultivating hope for everything that is not here. He received his Bachelor of Science in Sociology from the University of Minnesota and his Master of Social Work from Augsburg University where he currently serves as a Student Specialist in the Department of Multicultural Life. Most importantly, he’s just a guy.

2nd Annual Auggie Baby Shark Contest – Call for Submissions

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

The 2nd Annual Auggie Baby Shark entrepreneur contest is now open for submissions! Hosted annually by the School of Business, this competition invites students to explore their entrepreneurial potential, identify new opportunities, and apply their skills and knowledge to launch a business or social enterprise. Selected teams will compete for a share of $10,000 in prize money.

COMPETITION DETAILS:
– Individuals and teams consisting of one (1) to four (4) students
– Open to Augsburg undergraduate and graduate students with a valid student ID
– Eligible participants must be registered for the current semester
– Not limited to business majors; all academic schools/disciplines will be considered
– Business Ventures for students focused on more traditional commercial opportunities. These can be business-to-consumer, business-to-business, technology-based ventures, and are typically for-profit models.
– Social Ventures for students whose ventures are primarily focused on solving significant social problems – such as poverty alleviation, social injustice, and environmental sustainability – using entrepreneurial methods to craft innovative solutions that are effective and scalable. These can be non-profit, for-profit, or a mixture of both (hybrid models).

Deadline to submit your concept for consideration: Friday, April 10, 11:59pm.

For more information and to access submission materials, please visit the link below.

Baby Shark Submission Information

Lunch and Dialogue: Ethics in the Classroom (Monday, February 23 and Friday, February 27)

submitted by devries@augsburg.edu

Join the Batalden Fellows in Applied Ethics for lunch and discussion of the recent survey results on Ethics in the Classroom at Augsburg. We’ll briefly present the highlights and then invite dialogue over ideas for next steps.

Monday, February 23 12:30 pm Marshall Room (lunch included — sign in an go through cafeteria line)

Friday, February 27 12:10 ZOOM (email Jacqui deVries, Tara Mader, or Soebin Jang for the Zoom link or look on the campus calendar on Inside Augsburg)

Jacqui deVries <devries@augsburg.edu>
Soebin Jang
Tara Mader <mader@augsburg.edu>

Position: Associate Professor, Education

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

DUTIES: Responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses in special education.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in Special Education or a related field and 3 years of K-12 special education experience. Approximately 5% domestic and international travel annually is expected for faculty members to attend research conferences and convenings.
Salary: $64,477 to $69,477/year. Full-time, position located in Minneapolis, MN. View full job
description/requirements, apply, and/or see summary of benefits online at
https://www.augsburg.edu/employment/.

This notice is being posted in connection with the filing of an application for a permanent alien labor certification. Any person may provide documentary evidence bearing on the application to the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room N-5311, Washington, DC 20210.

$10 Visa Gift Card: Muslims Click Here to Participate in Research and Receive a $10 Gift Card

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.

2026 Commencement Tickets Available Now

submitted by commencement@augsburg.edu

Tickets for the 2026 commencement ceremony are available now for students and guests. The total number of tickets allowed per graduate will be 1 graduate ticket for yourself plus 15 guest tickets for family and friends (16 total).

Thursday, May 7, 2026
US Bank Stadium
401 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis

Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
Procession begins at 6 p.m.

If you plan to participate in the ceremony, select “get tickets” on the commencement website to reserve your tickets. If you expect to need more than 15 guest tickets, we strongly encourage you to work with other graduates to use any extra tickets they may have. Depending on demand, a limited number of additional tickets may be made available closer to the date of the ceremony. The ticketing website will be available until May 4, 2026.

Commencement Website

Build Your Advocacy Muscles at Day at the Capitol

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

All Minnesota State Grant recipients, as well as interested faculty and staff, are invited to join us for Day at the Capitol 2026 to advocate for increased support for low- and middle-income college students. Our legislators need to hear from you about the Minnesota State Grant program!

What: 2026 Day at the Capitol
Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Time: 8:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (plus travel time to St. Paul)

During Day at the Capitol, students will attend a Minnesota State Grant advocacy and lobbying training with student advocates from Augsburg and other Minnesota private colleges. Then you’ll meet with legislators and have (free) lunch at the Capitol. The Minnesota Private College Council will host a Q&A session with public policy experts and policymakers and will provide everything you need to be a successful advocate.

Sign up by February 24.

Have questions or need help? Email farrisr@augsburg.edu.

Learn more and register for Day at the Capitol (March 10).

Join Us for a Conversation on Caring for Unhoused Neighbors

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

Join us for a conversation with Che Ramirez on “activativing communities of care for our unhoused neighbors: lessons from Los Angeles.”

When: Thursday, February 26, 7 pm
Where: Foss 21B
Who: anyone from the Augsburg community is welcome to attend

About Che Ramirez:
Che is a servant leader with nearly 20 years of experience in homelessness and housing operations and policy, including serving as both a nonprofit CEO and Deputy Mayor of Homelessness for the City of Los Angeles during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2023, he launched his consulting firm, Community Homelessness Expertise (CHE), where he partners with nonprofits to build organizational capacity, coaches leaders with lived experience, and advises local governments on thoughtful, results-driven approaches to addressing homelessness.

Augsburg Jazz Ensemble Concert (Tuesday at 7 p.m.)

submitted by green5@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg University Jazz Ensemble will present an exciting evening of music on Tuesday. This concert will showcase music throughout the Americas and feature student soloists Sydney Elliott, Joey Kelly, and Anthony Sabatine.

Prior to the concert, Augsburg Women Engaged (AWE) will host a pre-concert social with hors d’oeuvres and beverages. Dr. Kenneth Green, Director of Bands, will share insights into the Augsburg band program and help set the stage for an engaging night of music. President Pribbenow will also offer brief remarks.

Select the following link to register for the pre-concert social: https://engagement.augsburg.edu/e/awe-winter-event-augsburg-jazz-ensemble-social/?bbeml=tp-QWbpCHti9EWDeCMOFFaH_Q.jCbzBmy_R9km59bmNmW1sEw.r-SK-qg0Q2UyZ0gbQqG02xA.ltz6WDmLDDEuIpH6VugOAmw

Augsburg University Jazz Ensemble Concert
Date: Tuesday, February 24
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Sateren Auditorium
Cost: Free

View Concert Poster

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 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.

QIPOC and AISA Event: Building Blocks and Bridges

submitted by kelleyf@augsburg.edu

Hi QIPOC, AISA and Auggies! We are collaborating on an event that will happen next Wednesday from 4-6pm in Hagfors 150BC. This will be a kinship themed event where you will have the opportunity to build connections with peers, get creative and work with your hands! We will provide yummy drinks, snacks, modeling clay and Legos! We look forward to seeing you there and to develop connections with you all.

Please RSVP in Auggie Life

Win an Amazon Gift Card – Participate in Research: Tinder Use and Mental Health Outcomes

submitted by bloyere@augsburg.edu

My name is Evan Bloyer, and I am a graduate student in the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program here at Augsburg University. My clinical research project is understanding how Tinder use impacts mental health outcomes, particularly self-esteem and body esteem. I have received Augsburg University’s IRB approval and am able to collect data from eligible participants. To participate, please click on the link below. Email me at bloyere@augsburg.edu for any questions or concerns. If you participate, you will be eligible for a raffle for one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.

Mental Health Survey

Due Friday, February 20: Submit Your Student Leadership Position Application

submitted by hooverl@augsburg.edu

DUE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20!

We want you to be a Student Leader next year! Residence Life, Campus Life, and Student Success are actively recruiting for the following Student Leadership Positions:
-Emerging Leaders Program Coordinators (requires work-study eligibility
-Orientation Leaders
-AugSem Leaders (requires work-study eligibility)
-Community Advisors

To apply for Student Leadership Positions, you are required to:
-Complete the 2026 Student Leadership Positions: Joint Application in SmartRecruiters by Friday, February 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
-Complete the Student Leadership Position Interest Form and Process Participation Expectation Acknowledgement by Friday, February 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
-Participate in Student Leadership Position Interview Day on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

If you need any accommodations as you engage in this process, including considerations for scheduling or participating in events, please share your needs via email to Leah Durnin Hoover, Director of Residence Life (hooverl@augsburg.edu).

We look forward to connecting!
Augsburg Student Leadership Position Selection Process Team

Student Leadership Position Selection Interest Form

Job and Internship Fair TODAY – Free Shuttle Provided

submitted by nguyenma@augsburg.edu

Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Location: Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 Second Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Opportunity to network with 200+ organizations who are interested in starting and maintaining employment relationships with Minnesota graduates! Hiring in the following areas:

-Consulting, Banking, Finance, Accounting, Actuarial Science, Stats/Data Science, Technology, Business Analysis, Management and Leadership Training/Development, Project Management, Government, Agriculture, Hospitality, Healthcare, Health Science, Marketing, Sales, Human Services, and more.

To explore which employers will be at the fair, visit https://www.mnpcfair.org/organizations-at-the-fair

Transportation: We will have a shuttle run continuously between Hagfors and the Minneapolis Convention Center.

First shuttle: Hagfors at 8:30am
Last shuttle: Minneapolis Convention Center at 2:30pm

Student Lounge Area: This area will be available for students to take a break as needed. Coat/bag check is FREE in this student lounge area.

Attire: Business professional attire is recommended to make the best impression, but business casual is also acceptable.

Lunch and Dialogue: Ethics in the Classroom – Monday, February 23 and Friday, February 27

submitted by devries@augsburg.edu

Join the Batalden Fellows in Applied Ethics for lunch and discussion of the recent survey results on Ethics in the Classroom at Augsburg. We’ll briefly present the highlights and then invite dialogue over ideas for next steps.

Monday, February 23 12:30 pm Marshall Room (lunch included — sign in an go through cafeteria line)

Friday, February 27 12:10 ZOOM (email Jacqui deVries, Tara Mader, or Soebin Jang for the Zoom link or look on the campus calendar on Inside Augsburg)

Jacqui deVries <devries@augsburg.edu>
Soebin Jang <yang@augsburg.edu>
Tara Mader <mader@augsburg.edu>

Tristan Crowell Shares His Story of Thriving

submitted by myers@augsburg.edu

HOW WE THRIVE: STORIES OF WHAT IT MEANS TO THRIVE – TOGETHER.
Tristan Crowell
Wednesday February 25, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel

Tristan Crowell will speak about how difficult it can make sense of what’s going on during uncertain times and how we should respond to any of it. Leaning on our connections can be an important part in the process of understanding.

Tristan is a queer, Filipino immigrant whose life and work is motivated by a desire to explore alternative ways of existing, being a good neighbor, and cultivating hope for everything that is not here. He received his Bachelor of Science in Sociology from the University of Minnesota and his Master of Social Work from Augsburg University where he currently serves as a Student Specialist in the Department of Multicultural Life. Most importantly, he’s just a guy.

TODAY – Register for Augsburg Annual Inclusion Training – Spring Session

submitted by escobarr@augsburg.edu

The spring semester offering of Annual Inclusion Training will take place on Wednesday, February 18, from 3:30–5:30 p.m. in Hoversten Chapel.

This training provides an opportunity for faculty and staff to engage in shared learning around inclusion, equity, and community at Augsburg. All employees who did not attend the fall session of the Annual Inclusion Training are strongly encouraged to attend.

To register, click the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1w_0wjlUApLr6VsjDT7KrzY8WCIq0zB1sqz7ymvhXlgk/preview

We look forward to your participation as we continue building a campus community grounded in dignity, belonging, and shared responsibility.

Visit the Writing Center for Help with Your Papers and Projects

submitted by mollberg@augsburg.edu

Visit the Writing Center for Help with Your Papers and Projects

The Augsburg University Writing Center is open and be ready to support your writing this semester! Our current hours are Sunday 5-8pm and Monday–Thursday, 2–8 p.m. Online tutoring is also available by appointment Sunday-Thursday 6-8pm. Please visit the writing center website for more information.

We are located across from Advising on the second floor of the library.
https://sites.augsburg.edu/writingcenter/

At the Writing Center, trained peer tutors work with writers at all levels and in all disciplines. Whether you are just beginning an assignment and need help generating ideas, in the middle of a draft and looking for feedback on structure or clarity, or polishing a final version before submitting, our tutors are here to help. They can also support you in developing stronger arguments, refining your style, citing sources, and building effective revision strategies.
You can bring in any kind of writing project—course essays, research papers, lab reports, resumes, personal statements, creative pieces, or even application materials. No matter the stage of the process or the type of writing, tutors provide constructive, supportive feedback that is focused on helping you grow as a writer.

Stop by during open hours to meet with a tutor and make the most of your writing this semester!

2026 Commencement Tickets Available Now

submitted by commencement@augsburg.edu

Tickets for the 2026 commencement ceremony are available now for students and guests. The total number of tickets allowed per graduate will be 1 graduate ticket for yourself plus 15 guest tickets for family and friends (16 total).

Thursday, May 7, 2026
US Bank Stadium
401 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis

Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
Procession begins at 6 p.m.

If you plan to participate in the ceremony, select “get tickets” on the commencement website to reserve your tickets. If you expect to need more than 15 guest tickets, we strongly encourage you to work with other graduates to use any extra tickets they may have. Depending on demand, a limited number of additional tickets may be made available closer to the date of the ceremony. The ticketing website will be available until May 4, 2026.

Commencement Website

Come See Five More Minutes

submitted by gebbengn@augsburg.edu

Dear Students!

Come see Five More Minutes, a play about how a couple navigates their journey with dementia. This production is offered for the Augsburg community for Pay As Able! This production was developed by Sod House Theater, a professional company based in the Twin Cities.

TICKETING:
This production is Pay As Able which means you can pay what you feel you can afford. If you can’t afford to see play right now, you can still join us no matter what your circumstances.

In order to see the show, you need to reserve your seat.

DAYS/TIMES/LOCATION:
Sunday March 1, 2026 at 1:00pm
Monday March 2, 2026 at 7:00pm

Both performances are in the Tjornhom Nelson Theater in Foss at Augsburg.

The play is 1-hour long.

DESCRIPTION:
Five More Minutes is a playful and uplifting story of how an elderly couple, Don and Myrna, finds happiness even during the most challenging times.

Don and Myrna love to create imaginative adventures in the backyard of their 1-bedroom rental apartment. They pretend together that they travel the world and eat in the finest restaurants, stay at 5-star resorts after their long days working at the box store and Movie theater.

Their relationship is built on the power of imagination until one of them has a hard time distinguishing between the real world and their imagined world.

LINK TO RESERVE SEATS

Apply to Be an Interfaith Scholar

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

The Interfaith Scholars program is a yearlong course and service learning opportunity taught by the Interfaith Institute’s Executive Director and Professor of Religion, Najeeba Syeed.

Interfaith Scholars explore the religious diversity of the Augsburg student body, the wider Twin Cities community, and the United States by learning from guest speakers from religious communities, business professionals, and other leaders across various sectors. Participants will gain leadership skills by learning and practicing how to converse respectfully with others about what they believe, why it matters, and how it propels us to service in the world.

Students with any religious or spiritual worldview as well as students without a connection to a religious tradition are encouraged to apply.

Applications for the 2026-27 student cohort are now open.
Applications are due on Wednesday, March 11.

Learn More or Apply

$10 Visa Gift Card: Muslims Click Here to Participate in Research and Receive a $10 Gift Card

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.

Daily Chapel: Ash Wednesday Services

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Happy Lunar New Year and a blessed Ramadan and Ash Wednesday from Campus Ministry. Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 12:00 pm for an Ash Wednesday service with the imposition of ashes and a message from Megan Moroff, our pastoral intern. There will also be an evening service in the chapel at 7:30 pm with Trinity Lutheran Church.

New Student Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

02/10/2026: Student: Recording Studio Manager
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000108638812-student-recording-studio-manager
02/10/2026: Student: Accounts Payable Assistant 2026
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000108638265-student-accounts-payable-assistant-2026

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Supporting Our Neighbors–Coffee at Pow Wow Grounds, TODAY at 9 am

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Businesses in our neighborhoods have been experiencing serious declines in sales–show up with your hearts and cash on Wednesday, February 18th at 9:00am. You can meet us at Pow Wow Grounds or at the Sabo Center in Oren Gateway Center (right across from Nabo Cafe) and we’ll make our way there ogether–we’ll hop on the #2 bus (we’ve got some free bus passes–it’s just a 10 minute ride) or carpool.

Check out Pow Wow Grounds here: https://www.powwowgrounds.com/
Learn more about their mutual aid work here: https://www.instagram.com/powwowgroundscoffee

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

Auggie’s Path Tunnel and Skyway System Tour TOMORROW + Quiz to Win a Gift Card

submitted by selinski@augsburg.edu

Think you know your way around campus? Staff Senate wants to test your knowledge of Augsburg’s tunnels and skyways with our Auggie’s Path Tunnel & Skyway System Quiz! From familiar hallways to the fastest fully indoor paths between buildings, this quick multiple-choice quiz will test your knowledge and help you discover smarter, warmer, and easier ways to navigate campus! Whether you’re a student, staff member, or faculty, take the quiz, learn the routes, and start moving through campus the Auggie way!

Bonus: Individuals who score 8/10 or higher will be entered into a drawing for one of ten $10 gift cards to local neighborhood businesses! Drawing date: Monday, March 2. Winners will be contacted via their Augsburg email to coordinate receipt of their gift card.

Join Augsburg’s Staff Senate for a guided tour of Auggie’s Path on Thursday, February 19 at 12:30 PM meeting in the lobby of Urness/Mort—a great way to get to know the route and possibly pick up a few helpful hints that could come in handy for this quiz!

Take the Auggie’s Path Tunnel & Skyway System Quiz!

Job – 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 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.

Disabled Student Looking for 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. 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.

Due Friday, February 20: Submit Your Student Leadership Position Application

submitted by hooverl@augsburg.edu

DUE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20!

We want you to be a Student Leader next year! Residence Life, Campus Life, and Student Success are actively recruiting for the following Student Leadership Positions:
-Emerging Leaders Program Coordinators (requires work-study eligibility
-Orientation Leaders
-AugSem Leaders (requires work-study eligibility)
-Community Advisors

To apply for Student Leadership Positions, you are required to:
-Complete the 2026 Student Leadership Positions: Joint Application in SmartRecruiters by Friday, February 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
-Complete the Student Leadership Position Interest Form and Process Participation Expectation Acknowledgement by Friday, February 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
-Participate in Student Leadership Position Interview Day on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

If you need any accommodations as you engage in this process, including considerations for scheduling or participating in events, please share your needs via email to Leah Durnin Hoover, Director of Residence Life (hooverl@augsburg.edu).

We look forward to connecting!
Augsburg Student Leadership Position Selection Process Team

Student Leadership Position Selection Interest Form

February IT Updates: Passphrases and Workday

submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu

We will be moving from passwords to passphrases for everyone this year. You can read this blog post to learn a little more about passphrases. More information will be coming over the next few months.

The Workday project is getting ready to launch and the same blog post has updates on the current status of the project. How everyone experiences Augsburg digitally will begin to change in 2027 with the move to Workday.

February IT Blog post

Win an Amazon Gift Card – Participate in Research: Tinder Use and Mental Health Outcomes

submitted by bloyere@augsburg.edu

My name is Evan Bloyer, and I am a graduate student in the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program here at Augsburg University. My clinical research project is understanding how Tinder use impacts mental health outcomes, particularly self-esteem and body esteem. I have received Augsburg University’s IRB approval and am able to collect data from eligible participants. To participate, please click on the link below. Email me at bloyere@augsburg.edu for any questions or concerns. If you participate, you will be eligible for a raffle for one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.

Mental Health Survey

Job and Internship Fair on Wednesday, February, 18

submitted by nguyenma@augsburg.edu

Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Location: Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 Second Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Opportunity to network with 200+ organizations who are interested in starting and maintaining employment relationships with Minnesota graduates! Hiring in the following areas:

-Consulting, Banking, Finance, Accounting, Actuarial Science, Stats/Data Science, Technology, Business Analysis, Management and Leadership Training/Development, Project Management, Government, Agriculture, Hospitality, Healthcare, Health Science, Marketing, Sales, Human Services, and more.

To explore which employers will be at the fair, visit https://www.mnpcfair.org/organizations-at-the-fair

Transportation: We will have a shuttle run continuously between Hagfors and the Minneapolis Convention Center.

First shuttle: Hagfors at 8:30am
Last shuttle: Minneapolis Convention Center at 2:30pm

Student Lounge Area: This area will be available for students to take a break as needed. Coat/bag check is FREE in this student lounge area.

Attire: Business professional attire is recommended to make the best impression, but business casual is also acceptable.

Register Here

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.

Lunch and Dialogue: Ethics in the Class – Monday, February 23 and Friday, February 27

submitted by devries@augsburg.edu

Join the Batalden Fellows in Applied Ethics for lunch and discussion of the recent survey results on Ethics in the Classroom at Augsburg. We’ll briefly present the highlights and then invite dialogue over ideas for next steps.

Monday, February 23 12:30 pm Marshall Room (lunch included — sign in an go through cafeteria line)

Friday, February 27 12:10 ZOOM (email Jacqui deVries, Tara Mader, or Soebin Jang for the Zoom link or look on the campus calendar on Inside Augsburg)

Jacqui deVries <devries@augsburg.edu>
Soebin Jang <jang@augsburg.edu>
Tara Mader <mader@augsburg.edu>

Present Your Research at Zyzzogeton – Register by February 23

submitted by lynchss7@augsburg.edu

Augsburg’s annual Zyzzogeton Research Symposium showcases the work of over 50 undergraduate researchers in all academic disciplines and will take place on Tuesday, April 21. Students who have conducted research over the course of the last year and would like to present a poster should register using the link below by February 23.
You must have approval from your faculty mentor before registering for Zyzzogeton. If you do not have a formal abstract at this point, please provide a brief description of your research instead. You will have the opportunity to submit a final abstract/make final edits prior to the event. Abstracts will be published on the URGO website.
IMPORTANT: If you’re planning to co-present with another student(s), only one of you needs to register. Be sure to list their names and emails and indicate that they will be co-presenters where specified on the form. All presenters will be included in event correspondence.
Important Dates:
Registration opens – February 9
Registration closes – February 23
Poster making workshop – March 2
Deadline to submit final poster – April 2
Deadline to submit final abstract edits – April 10
If you have any questions, please contact urgo@augsburg.edu.

Register for Zyzzogeton

Register for Augsburg Annual Inclusion Training – Spring Session

submitted by escobarr@augsburg.edu

The spring semester offering of Annual Inclusion Training will take place on Wednesday, February 18, from 3:30–5:30 p.m. in Hoversten Chapel.

This training provides an opportunity for faculty and staff to engage in shared learning around inclusion, equity, and community at Augsburg. All employees who did not attend the fall session of the Annual Inclusion Training are strongly encouraged to attend.

To register, click the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1w_0wjlUApLr6VsjDT7KrzY8WCIq0zB1sqz7ymvhXlgk/preview

We look forward to your participation as we continue building a campus community grounded in dignity, belonging, and shared responsibility.

Supporting Our Neighbors–Coffee at Pow Wow Grounds, TOMORROW at 9 am

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Businesses in our neighborhoods have been experiencing serious declines in sales–show up with your hearts and cash on Wednesday, February 18th at 9:00am. You can meet us at Pow Wow Grounds or at the Sabo Center in Oren Gateway Center (right across from Nabo Cafe) and we’ll make our way there ogether–we’ll hop on the #2 bus (we’ve got some free bus passes–it’s just a 10 minute ride) or carpool.

Check out Pow Wow Grounds here: https://www.powwowgrounds.com/
Learn more about their mutual aid work here: https://www.instagram.com/powwowgroundscoffee

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

Position: Associate Professor, Education

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

DUTIES: Responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses in special education.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in Special Education or a related field and 3 years of K-12 special education experience. Approximately 5% domestic and international travel annually is expected for faculty members to attend research conferences and convenings.
Salary: $64,477 to $69,477/year. Full-time, position located in Minneapolis, MN. View full job
description/requirements, apply, and/or see summary of benefits online at
https://www.augsburg.edu/employment/.

This notice is being posted in connection with the filing of an application for a permanent alien labor certification. Any person may provide documentary evidence bearing on the application to the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room N-5311, Washington, DC 20210.

Advocate for the Minnesota State Grant on March 10

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

All Minnesota State Grant recipients, as well as interested faculty and staff, are invited to join us for Day at the Capitol 2026 to advocate for increased support for low- and middle-income college students. Our legislators need to hear from you about the Minnesota State Grant program!

What: 2026 Day at the Capitol
Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Time: 8:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (plus travel time to St. Paul)

During Day at the Capitol, students will attend a Minnesota State Grant advocacy and lobbying training with student advocates from Augsburg and other Minnesota private colleges. Then you’ll meet with legislators and have (free) lunch at the Capitol. The Minnesota Private College Council will host a Q&A session with public policy experts and policymakers and will provide everything you need to be a successful advocate.

Sign up by February 24.

Have questions or need help? Email farrisr@augsburg.edu.

Learn more and register for Day at the Capitol (March 10).

Shout Out Your Friend Group

submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu

College is all about the friends you make along the way. We want to see your friend group! Share a photo, your preferred name, Auggie grad year, and one short sentence about what you love most about your friends for a chance to be featured in Augsburg Now. Email your submission to Communication and Social Media Specialist Katie Johnson-Clark at johnsok@augsburg.edu.

Past article example

2nd Annual Auggie Baby Shark Contest – Call for Submissions

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

The 2nd Annual Auggie Baby Shark entrepreneur contest is now open for submissions! Hosted annually by the School of Business, this competition invites students to explore their entrepreneurial potential, identify new opportunities, and apply their skills and knowledge to launch a business or social enterprise. Selected teams will compete for a share of $10,000 in prize money.

COMPETITION DETAILS:
– Individuals and teams consisting of one (1) to four (4) students
– Open to Augsburg undergraduate and graduate students with a valid student ID
– Eligible participants must be registered for the current semester
– Not limited to business majors; all academic schools/disciplines will be considered
– Business Ventures for students focused on more traditional commercial opportunities. These can be business-to-consumer, business-to-business, technology-based ventures, and are typically for-profit models.
– Social Ventures for students whose ventures are primarily focused on solving significant social problems – such as poverty alleviation, social injustice, and environmental sustainability – using entrepreneurial methods to craft innovative solutions that are effective and scalable. These can be non-profit, for-profit, or a mixture of both (hybrid models).

Deadline to submit your concept for consideration: Friday, April 10, 11:59pm.

For more information and to access submission materials, please visit the link below.

Baby Shark Submission Information

New Student Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

02/10/2026: Student: Recording Studio Manager
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000108638812-student-recording-studio-manager
02/10/2026: Student: Accounts Payable Assistant 2026
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000108638265-student-accounts-payable-assistant-2026

Search Augsburg Job Postings

PA Program Fundraiser Coffee for Sale

submitted by olsenkat@augsburg.edu

Looking for a way to treat yourself? The PA Program has some cold brew and medium roast coffee from Mill City Roasters for you to buy and pick up.Proceeds go to the student society and the International Institute of MN.

Each bag is 18, or 3 for 50 and available to pickup after purchase. email paprog@augsburg.edu with any questions.

Purchase Coffee Here

April – Miles that Matter 5k – Supporting the International Institute of MN

submitted by olsenkat@augsburg.edu

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 runner 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 sign up.

Learn more and sign up below! Registration is $35, students are $25, and kids 12 and under are free!

Register today!

Picture Yourself as a Student Leader: Student Leadership Position Application Now Open

submitted by hooverl@augsburg.edu

We want you to be a Student Leader next year! Residence Life, Campus Life, and Student Success are actively recruiting for the following Student Leadership Positions:
-Emerging Leaders Program Coordinators (requires work-study eligibility
-Orientation Leaders
-AugSem Leaders (requires work-study eligibility)
-Community Advisors

To apply for Student Leadership Positions, you are required to:
-Complete the 2026 Student Leadership Positions: Joint Application in SmartRecruiters by Friday, February 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
-Complete the Student Leadership Position Interest Form and Process Participation Expectation Acknowledgement by Friday, February 20, 2026.
-Participate in Student Leadership Position Interview Day on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

If you need any accommodations as you engage in this process, including considerations for scheduling or participating in events, please share your needs via email to Leah Durnin Hoover, Director of Residence Life (hooverl@augsburg.edu).

We look forward to connecting!
Augsburg Student Leadership Position Selection Process Team

Student Leadership Position Selection Interest Form

Zoom GenEd Assessment Info Session TODAY

submitted by denkinge@augsburg.edu

Our assessment of General Education courses is off to a great start after the first semester of the new GenEd curriculum. This spring, we’re asking all GenEd course instructors to complete the short, Moodle-based rubric assessment for each student in their course at the conclusion of the semester.

For those who are new to the process, the Assessment Committee is hosting workshops during community time. All adjunct instructors are eligible for a $25 stipend for participating in either workshop. We will record portions of the Zoom workshop to share with those who are unable to attend.

– Monday, February 16, 12:20 – 12:50pm on Zoom

All instructors who complete their GenEd course assessment at the end of the semester will be entered into a drawing for one of ten $50 gift cards to local restaurants. The 10 winners from the Fall 2025 semester were randomly selected during the last Assessment Committee meeting and will be announced at next week’s faculty meeting and contacted via email!

RSVP to a session here

February IT Updates: Passphrases and Workday

submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu

We will be moving from passwords to passphrases for everyone this year. You can read this blog post to learn a little more about passphrases. More information will be coming over the next few months.

The Workday project is getting ready to launch and the same blog post has updates on the current status of the project. How everyone experiences Augsburg digitally will begin to change in 2027 with the move to Workday.

February IT Blog post

Supporting Our Neighbors–Coffee at Pow Wow Grounds, Wednesday at 9 am

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Businesses in our neighborhoods have been experiencing serious declines in sales–show up with your hearts and cash on Wednesday, February 18th at 9:00am. You can meet us at Pow Wow Grounds or at the Sabo Center in Oren Gateway Center (right across from Nabo Cafe) and we’ll make our way there ogether–we’ll hop on the #2 bus (we’ve got some free bus passes–it’s just a 10 minute ride) or carpool.

Check out Pow Wow Grounds here: https://www.powwowgrounds.com/
Learn more about their mutual aid work here: https://www.instagram.com/powwowgroundscoffee

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

Register for Augsburg Annual Inclusion Training – Spring Session

submitted by escobarr@augsburg.edu

The spring semester offering of Annual Inclusion Training will take place on Wednesday, February 18, from 3:30–5:30 p.m. in Hoversten Chapel.

This training provides an opportunity for faculty and staff to engage in shared learning around inclusion, equity, and community at Augsburg. All employees who did not attend the fall session of the Annual Inclusion Training are strongly encouraged to attend.

To register, click the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1w_0wjlUApLr6VsjDT7KrzY8WCIq0zB1sqz7ymvhXlgk/preview

We look forward to your participation as we continue building a campus community grounded in dignity, belonging, and shared responsibility.

Donate Professional Clothing

submitted by mendezm@augsburg.edu

Help Augsburg students put their best foot forward in interviews, internships, and professional events! The Strommen Center is collecting gently used business professional clothing to expand our Career Closet.

We’re looking for items in good condition (no holes, stains, or excessive wear). We especially need masc clothing including:

– Collared shirts
– Suits & blazers
– Dress pants & slacks
– Dress shoes
– Other accessories (belts, ties, etc.)

Drop-off location: Strommen Center for Meaningful Work (Christensen Center, Suite 100)
Drop-off hours: Monday–Friday, 10am – 3pm.

Your donation will help Augsburg students feel confident and prepared for their next professional opportunity. Thank you for supporting our Auggie community!

Student Health and Mental Health Survey

submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu

Content will always be the same, as follows:

All students are invited to participate in the National College Health Assessment (NCHA) sponsored and distributed by the American College Health Association (ACHA). The survey is designed to assess student health behaviors in order to provide better services and support for Augsburg students. The NCHA is completed online and only takes about 20-30 minutes. All students who submit a survey can be entered in a random drawing for one of three $50 gift cards. Augsburg knows how much your health and mental health impact your success as a student—help us gather important information about student experiences so that we can better support you and the students who will come after you. To participate, find your survey link in your Augsburg email. Look for an email invitation from ACHA referencing the NCHA survey. If you are having difficulty locating your survey invitation email and link, or if you have questions or concerns, contact cwc@augsburg.edu or deanofstudents@augsburg.edu

Position: Associate Professor, Education

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

DUTIES: Responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses in special education.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in Special Education or a related field and 3 years of K-12 special education experience. Approximately 5% domestic and international travel annually is expected for faculty members to attend research conferences and convenings.
Salary: $64,477 to $69,477/year. Full-time, position located in Minneapolis, MN. View full job
description/requirements, apply, and/or see summary of benefits online at
https://www.augsburg.edu/employment/.

This notice is being posted in connection with the filing of an application for a permanent alien labor certification. Any person may provide documentary evidence bearing on the application to the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room N-5311, Washington, DC 20210.

Staff Senate Hosts Tour of Auggie’s Path

submitted by cliftonk@augsburg.edu

Tour of Auggie’s Path
Thursday, February 19⋅12:30 – 1:30pm
****Meet in the Urn/Mort lobby

Think you know your way around campus? Staff Senate wants to test your knowledge of Augsburg’s tunnels and skyways with our Auggie’s Path Tunnel & Skyway System Quiz! From familiar hallways to the fastest fully indoor paths between buildings, this quick multiple-choice quiz will test your knowledge and help you discover smarter, warmer, and easier ways to navigate campus! Whether you’re a student, staff member, or faculty, take the quiz, learn the routes, and start moving through campus the Auggie way!

Bonus: Individuals who score 8/10 or higher will be entered into a drawing for one of ten $10 gift cards to local neighborhood businesses! Drawing date: Monday, March 2. Winners will be contacted via their Augsburg email to coordinate receipt of their gift card.

Join Augsburg’s Staff Senate for a guided tour of Auggie’s Path on Thursday, February 19 at 12:30 PM meeting in the lobby of Urness/Mort—a great way to get to know the route and possibly pick up a few helpful hints that could come in handy for this quiz!

Take the Auggie’s Path Tunnel & Skyway System Quiz!

Take the Auggie’s Path Tunnel & Skyway System Quiz!

2nd Annual Auggie Baby Shark Contest – Call for Submissions

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

The 2nd Annual Auggie Baby Shark entrepreneur contest is now open for submissions! Hosted annually by the School of Business, this competition invites students to explore their entrepreneurial potential, identify new opportunities, and apply their skills and knowledge to launch a business or social enterprise. Selected teams will compete for a share of $10,000 in prize money.

COMPETITION DETAILS:
– Individuals and teams consisting of one (1) to four (4) students
– Open to Augsburg undergraduate and graduate students with a valid student ID
– Eligible participants must be registered for the current semester
– Not limited to business majors; all academic schools/disciplines will be considered
– Business Ventures for students focused on more traditional commercial opportunities. These can be business-to-consumer, business-to-business, technology-based ventures, and are typically for-profit models.
– Social Ventures for students whose ventures are primarily focused on solving significant social problems – such as poverty alleviation, social injustice, and environmental sustainability – using entrepreneurial methods to craft innovative solutions that are effective and scalable. These can be non-profit, for-profit, or a mixture of both (hybrid models).

Deadline to submit your concept for consideration: Friday, April 10, 11:59pm.

For more information and to access submission materials, please visit the link below.

Baby Shark Submission Information

Share a Photo of Your Friends

submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu

College is all about the friends you make along the way. We want to see your friend group! Share a photo, your preferred name, Auggie grad year, and one short sentence about what you love most about your friends for a chance to be featured in Augsburg Now. Email your submission to Communication and Social Media Specialist Katie Johnson-Clark at johnsok@augsburg.edu.

Past article example

New Student Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

02/10/2026: Student: Recording Studio Manager
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000108638812-student-recording-studio-manager
02/10/2026: Student: Accounts Payable Assistant 2026
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000108638265-student-accounts-payable-assistant-2026

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Register for the Job and Internship Fair – February 18

submitted by carrigan@augsburg.edu

Looking for an internship, full-time role or wanting to connect with future employers? Attend the Minnesota Private College’s Spring Job & Internship Fair! You get to connect with 200+ organizations who may be actively recruiting or anticipate to hire in the next six months.

Date: Wednesday, February 18!
Location: Minneapolis Convention Center
Time: 9am-2pm
Transportation: We will have a FREE shuttle run continuously from Hagfors to the Minneapolis Convention Center.
First shuttle: Hagfors at 8:30am
Last shuttle: Minneapolis Convention Center at 2:30pm

See which organizations will be at the fair: https://www.mnpcfair.org/organizations-at-the-fair

Registration: Please register for the fair below (or encourage your students to!)

Register and More Information

Win an Amazon Gift Card – Participate in Research: Tinder Use and Mental Health Outcomes

submitted by bloyere@augsburg.edu

My name is Evan Bloyer, and I am a graduate student in the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program here at Augsburg University. My clinical research project is understanding how Tinder use impacts mental health outcomes, particularly self-esteem and body esteem. I have received Augsburg University’s IRB approval and am able to collect data from eligible participants. To participate, please click on the link below. Email me at bloyere@augsburg.edu for any questions or concerns. If you participate, you will be eligible for a raffle for one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.

Mental Health Survey

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. 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.

Lunch and Dialogue: Ethics in the Classroom

submitted by devries@augsburg.edu

Join the Batalden Fellows in Applied Ethics for lunch and discussion of the recent survey results on Ethics in the Classroom at Augsburg. We’ll briefly present the highlights and then invite dialogue over ideas for next steps.

Monday, February 23 12:30 pm Marshall Room (lunch included — sign in an go through cafeteria line)

Friday, February 27 12:10 ZOOM (email Jacqui deVries, Tara Mader, or Soebin Jang for the Zoom link)

Jacqui deVries
Soebin Jang
Tara Mader

New Student Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

02/10/2026: Student: Recording Studio Manager
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000108638812-student-recording-studio-manager
02/10/2026: Student: Accounts Payable Assistant 2026
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000108638265-student-accounts-payable-assistant-2026

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Win a Gift Card – Take the Auggie’s Path Tunnel and Skyway System Quiz

submitted by selinski@augsburg.edu

Think you know your way around campus? Staff Senate wants to test your knowledge of Augsburg’s tunnels and skyways with our Auggie’s Path Tunnel & Skyway System Quiz! From familiar hallways to the fastest fully indoor paths between buildings, this quick multiple-choice quiz will test your knowledge and help you discover smarter, warmer, and easier ways to navigate campus! Whether you’re a student, staff member, or faculty, take the quiz, learn the routes, and start moving through campus the Auggie way!

Bonus: Individuals who score 8/10 or higher will be entered into a drawing for one of ten $10 gift cards to local neighborhood businesses! Drawing date: Monday, March 2. Winners will be contacted via their Augsburg email to coordinate receipt of their gift card.

Join Augsburg’s Staff Senate for a guided tour of Auggie’s Path on Thursday, February 19 at 12:30 PM meeting in the lobby of Urness/Mort—a great way to get to know the route and possibly pick up a few helpful hints that could come in handy for this quiz!

Take the Auggie’s Path Tunnel & Skyway System Quiz!

Coffee and Tea in Cedar Riverside TODAY at 1:15 pm

submitted by peacock@augsburg.edu

Join Cedar Riverside neighbors and community partners for coffee and Somali tea today (Feb.13) at 1:15 PM in the small park at the corner of 6th Street and Cedar Ave. This informal gathering is being sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Congregation and Dar Al-Hijrah mosque as an opportunity to come together and show care and support for the Cedar Riverside community.

Attention All GenEd Instructors

submitted by denkinge@augsburg.edu

Our assessment of General Education courses is off to a great start after the first semester of the new GenEd curriculum. This spring, we’re asking all GenEd course instructors to complete the short, Moodle-based rubric assessment for each student in their course at the conclusion of the semester.

For those who are new to the process, the Assessment Committee is hosting two workshops during community time in the coming weeks. All adjunct instructors are eligible for a $25 stipend for participating in either workshop. We will record portions of the Zoom workshop to share with those who are unable to attend.

– Friday, February 13, 12:20 – 12:50pm in Oren Gateway Center room 100 (Lunch provided!)
– Monday, February 16, 12:20 – 12:50pm on Zoom

All instructors who complete their GenEd course assessment at the end of the semester will be entered into a drawing for one of ten $50 gift cards to local restaurants. The 10 winners from the Fall 2025 semester were randomly selected during the last Assessment Committee meeting and will be announced at next week’s faculty meeting and contacted via email!

Click here to RSVP

Twin Cities Stories – Share Yours in a Community Archive with the Mixed Blood Theater

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

The Mixed Blood Theater is gathering a people’s history of this moment and need your help. What has this experience been like for you? What have you seen? What are you doing? How are you feeling?

It might be a true personal recollection.
It might be an interview with someone in your community.
It might be a poem or picture or piece of flash fiction that captures a feeling or a snapshot of what is happening right now in our communities.
It doesn’t need to be perfect, it just needs to come from you.

To be transparent, as with everything right now, this project is emergent—we’ll learn and adjust. As story tellers, our intention is to capture and preserve the stories of this moment, as people want them told. We expect to post these stories as part of a gallery of responses to create a tapestry of experiences of the now. We are guided by the creative commons licensing (freely sharing the work) that others can use to create, study, make, remember.

Please add your story and invite others to share theirs using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffi0YyKCG7fCZFY3OitscYP1p2Qo0ZhJYERF-LcCXjzbGtCg/viewform

Register for Augsburg Annual Inclusion Training – Spring Session

submitted by escobarr@augsburg.edu

The spring semester offering of Annual Inclusion Training will take place on Wednesday, February 18, from 3:30–5:30 p.m. in Hoversten Chapel.

This training provides an opportunity for faculty and staff to engage in shared learning around inclusion, equity, and community at Augsburg. All employees who did not attend the fall session of the Annual Inclusion Training are strongly encouraged to attend.

To register, click the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1w_0wjlUApLr6VsjDT7KrzY8WCIq0zB1sqz7ymvhXlgk/preview

We look forward to your participation as we continue building a campus community grounded in dignity, belonging, and shared responsibility.

Supporting our Neighbors–Coffee at Pow Wow Grounds, Wednesday at 9 am

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Businesses in our neighborhoods have been experiencing serious declines in sales–show up with your hearts and cash on Wednesday, February 18th at 9:00am. You can meet us at Pow Wow Grounds or at the Sabo Center in Oren Gateway Center (right across from Nabo Cafe) and we’ll make our way there ogether–we’ll hop on the #2 bus (we’ve got some free bus passes–it’s just a 10 minute ride) or carpool.

Check out Pow Wow Grounds here: https://www.powwowgrounds.com/
Learn more about their mutual aid work here: https://www.instagram.com/powwowgroundscoffee

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

Apply to Be an Interfaith Scholar

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

The Interfaith Scholars program is a yearlong course and service learning opportunity taught by the Interfaith Institute’s Executive Director and Professor of Religion, Najeeba Syeed.

Interfaith Scholars explore the religious diversity of the Augsburg student body, the wider Twin Cities community, and the United States by learning from guest speakers from religious communities, business professionals, and other leaders across various sectors. Participants will gain leadership skills by learning and practicing how to converse respectfully with others about what they believe, why it matters, and how it propels us to service in the world.

Students with any religious or spiritual worldview as well as students without a connection to a religious tradition are encouraged to apply.

Applications for the 2026-27 student cohort are now open.
Applications are due on Wednesday, March 11.

Learn More or Apply

TONIGHT Adopt a Pet – Valentine’s Day

submitted by hansenll@augsburg.edu

Residence Life CA Lauren and CA Bella:
Hi everyone! It’s back!
Mortensen and now the Anderson/Luther/OGC team will be hosting a bigger Adopt a Pet night! The plushies are keychains in Valentine’s Day theming with an option for your own choice or a mystery box (for the Labubu or PopMart lovers)!
Friday, February 13 2026 at 6:00pm. WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

Auggie Life

Position: Associate Professor, Education

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

DUTIES: Responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses in special education.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in Special Education or a related field and 3 years of K-12 special education experience. Approximately 5% domestic and international travel annually is expected for faculty members to attend research conferences and convenings.
Salary: $64,477 to $69,477/year. Full-time, position located in Minneapolis, MN. View full job
description/requirements, apply, and/or see summary of benefits online at
https://www.augsburg.edu/employment/.

This notice is being posted in connection with the filing of an application for a permanent alien labor certification. Any person may provide documentary evidence bearing on the application to the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room N-5311, Washington, DC 20210.

February IT Updates: Passphrases and Workday

submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu

We will be moving from passwords to passphrases for everyone this year. You can read this blog post to learn a little more about passphrases. More information will be coming over the next few months.

The Workday project is getting ready to launch and the same blog post has updates on the current status of the project. How everyone experiences Augsburg digitally will begin to change in 2027 with the move to Workday.

February IT Blog post