Augsburg University News and Announcements
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Starting Thursday, April 23, 2026 you will see moodle courses from past academic years having an [ARCHIVE] designation in their titles. This designation defines them as “archived web content” for compliance with ADA Title II and HHS Section 504 regulations.
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The Campus Wide Initiative (CWI) Undergraduate Student Survey is designed to help our college understand campus culture and track how we are developing “civic fluency”—the ability to engage effectively with community issues and diverse perspectives.
THIRTY students will win a $50 GIFT CARD. ONE student will win a pair of BEATS STUDIO PRO HEADPHONES.
The survey takes LESS THAN 5 MINUTES to complete.
Undergraduate students, don’t miss out on this opportunity to complete the survey and win!
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On April 21st, Twin Cities PBS will premiere a new documentary called The Wild West Bank Sound. The film will include images from the Augsburg Archives, thanks to the work of Technical Services Coordinator, Kris Kammueller.
The film highlights the musical importance of Minneapolis’ West Bank and PBS describes it as, “…a funky flashback, bursting at the seams with memories, all visualized with rare and rich archival photography, footage, and ephemera.” Check it out!
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Augsburg celebrates the creativity and scholarship of undergraduate students with its annual Zyzzogeton Student Research Symposium. The symposium falls at the end of each academic year and is a culmination of achievement featuring work across departments.
This year Zyzzogeton will feature more than 60 posters from undergraduate researchers in the science, social science, humanity, and creative disciplines.
Zyzzogeton will take place on Tuesday, April 21, 3 – 4:30pm in Hagfors Center. All are welcome to attend. Please visit the Zyzzogeton website for more information and for a full list of presenters and abstracts.
Those who need any disability-related accommodation to fully participate in this event are encouraged to contact University Events at events@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1104. Remember to have the name, date, and time of the event with you when contacting their office. Please allow for sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
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Did you know Augsburg is home to a community garden with 65 individual plots for neighbors and 3 student-led communal plots? Does this intrigue you? Does environmental stewardship and radical inclusivity inspire you? Are you interested in learning more or participating? Then you should join the garden committee!!
We are currently looking for students, staff, faculty and community members to be a part of the garden committee to share inspiration, ideas and help make decisions that will shape the future of the garden. We meet once a month for about an hour and a half. For more information, please email Greta at klawiter@augsburg.edu
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Please join the Augsburg University Education Department as we celebrate two of our student artists. Bella Olson and David Mejia spent last summer and fall designing two large wall paintings that now hang in our office hallway. The students created the art in memorial of our dear colleague, Dr. Jennie Diaz, who sadly passed away in spring 2024. The students used Dr. Diaz’s values as inspiration for the pieces. You can read more about the inspiration and intent for this art installation at the link below.
When? Monday April 27th, 5–6pm
Where? Sverdrup Education Suite
What? Light refreshments will be served. The students will share a few words about their process and we will all gather to remember Dr. Diaz, and to celebrate these beautiful works of art.
Who? Anyone and everyone who wants to celebrate these amazing artists and their beautiful art.
Questions? alekna@augsburg.edu
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Please join us as the Ukulele Class (MUS 160) shared their final projects focused on protest and activism music.
TODAY: Tuesday April 21st, 11:50am – 12:10pm in Hoversten Chapel.
THURSDAY: April 23rd, 11:50am – 12:10pm in front of Einsteins.
Come de-stress, enjoy some music, and bring a friend!
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The Human Resources department will be participating in an intensive, office-wide Workday Implementation training next week. To ensure our team can fully engage in this program, our standard operations will be adjusted.
Human Resources office schedule for the week of 4/20/2026:
Tuesday 4/21/26 – Closed
Wednesday 4/22/26 – Closed
Thursday 4/23/26 – Closed
Friday 4/24/26 – Closed
We will resume normal operations on Monday 4/27/2026 9am – 4pm.
What to Expect
During this four-day period, please take note of the following changes to our service:
Office Hours: Walk-in office hours are suspended. The HR office will be closed to visitors.
Phone Calls: Our phone lines will be directed to voicemail. We will not be available for calls during this time.
Emails: Please direct all emails to any of the following inboxes based on your needs. This will allow for faster responses once a team member is available:
General HR questions: HR@augsburg.edu
Questions regarding pay or benefits: Payroll@augsburg.edu
Student Employment: studentemployment@augsburg.edu
For all emails sent, please expect a delayed response.
Urgent Matters
If you have an immediate, time-sensitive emergency that cannot wait until Monday (such as a critical payroll discrepancy or a workplace safety report), please send an email to hr@augsburg.edu with a direct subject line. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we take this time to improve our internal processes and better serve the entire organization.
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Staff volunteers are needed to help make the commencement ceremony on May 7 a meaningful and successful experience for our graduates and their families.
Volunteer Roles Include:
– Accessible Seating Ushers, Greeters, and Wayfinding: Manage the accessible seating table and seating areas; assist guests with finding a seating location and/or other facilities; hand out programs; provide assistance for wayfinding and/or other needs. (Training at 4:00, Shift 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.)
– Graduate Ushers/Tunnel Managers: Staff will help students find their way to the lineup tunnel and manage the line lengths to help with a seamless procession.(Training at 4:00, Shift 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.)
– Guest Ushers, Greeters, and Wayfinding: Greet family members, and guests; assist families with finding a seating location and/or other facilities; hand out programs; provide assistance for wayfinding and/or other needs.(Training at 4:00, Shift 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.)
– Namecard Tables: Staff the graduate namecard check-in tables; help students who don’t have a namecard; provide assistance for wayfinding and/or answering other questions.(Training at 4:00, Shift 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.)
– Ticket Resolution: Staff will help with resolving ticket issues for guests (Training at 4:00, Shift 4:00 – 7:30 p.m.)
Please fill out the staff volunteer form below by April 23 to let us know of your interest. You will receive a follow-up email to confirm your volunteer assignment and provide additional details.
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Join us for our next How We Thrive talk of the academic year.
Chris Dixon is Augsburg University men’s and women’s track and field head coach as well as the Assistant Athletic Director and Director of Athletic Diversity and Inclusion. Chris has also been a DI college athlete, an entrepreneur, a health and fitness education and wellness consultant, and a dad. Come and hear what Chris has to share about how he thrives in our world.
HOW WE THRIVE: STORIES OF WHAT IT MEANS TO THRIVE – TOGETHER.
Chris Dixon
Wednesday April 22, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel
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Members of the Augsburg Community,
You are invited to participate in a study focusing on the mental health impact of Operation Metro Surge, in which the Department of Homeland Security sent approximately 3000 ICE and Border Control agents to the Twin Cities beginning in December 2025 and officially lasting through mid-February of 2026.
Prof. James Vela-McConnell, in the Department of Sociology here at Augsburg, is conducting an anonymous survey that is intended to further document the impact of this event on our community and ourselves and you are invited to participate. This online survey should take approximately 30 minutes and can be completed at your convenience. At the end of the survey, you will have the opportunity to enter a raffle for one of six $50 gift cards or one of eight $25 gift. Alternatively, the raffle winners may choose to donate the value of their gift card to a local organization working to support immigrant residents of the Twin Cities metro.
To take the survey, check your emails for your invitation to participate or simply click on the link below for the flyer with the link & QR code.
Also, we are hoping to include as many residents of the Twin Cities area as possible in this research on the mental health impact of Operation Metro Surge. Please feel free forward the flyer and invite your local family, friends, neighbors, etc. to participate. In addition to the entire Augsburg community, anyone who lives and/or works in the Twin Cities metro region and is 18 years of age or older may participate.
Thank you in advance for your participation.
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URGO’s April Newsletter features Scholars at the Capitol, the Zyzzogeton Undergraduate Student Research Symposium, Graduate School Prep Week, and news on Nationally Competitive Scholarships.
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The Academic Advising office will be closed Monday, April 20 to Wednesday, April 22. The advisors will be at a conference. You can email your academic advisor, who may be slow to respond or advising@augsburg.edu. The office will resume normal hours on Thursday, April 23.
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Congratulations to this years nominees and recipients of the Upper Midwest Emmy® Student Production Awards!
2026 Crystal Pillar Recipient – Short Form – Fiction
“Thick Skin”
· Danielle Russell – Director
· Kelsey Bosch – Advisor
2026 Nominee – Music Video
“Three Fake Girlfriends by LENT”
· Reese Pesta – Director
· Jenny Hanson – Advisor
2026 Nominee – Music Video
“Going to see the MOTHMAN”
· Travis Alajoki – Director
· Nicholas Sachs – Composer
· Jenny Hanson – Advisor
Content, creativity and execution are used to evaluate the student work submitted. Entries are accepted from across the 5-state region (MN, ND, SD, WI, IA). Augsburg University has a strong record of participation, nominations, and awards. We are proud of the work our students create and honored to have been recognized by the The Upper Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
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“Hollywood Black” with Laurens Grant
Join us for an insightful evening featuring award-winning director and producer Laurens Grant, Co-Executive Producer of the powerful new docuseries Hollywood Black. Directed by Justin Simien (Dear White People), this series provides a definitive look at over a century of the African American struggle for representation, both in front of and behind the camera.
This special screening of featured episodes from the series will be followed by a conversation with Grant. She will discuss her unique perspectives on the making of the series and her own work as a Peabody and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker.
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with one of the industry’s most compelling voices as we explore the past, present, and future of Black Hollywood.
Event Information
Date: Wednesday, April 29th Time: 6pm CST, Snacks and Social Time at 5:30pm
Location: Sateren Auditorium
Parking is available in Lot L.
Note: Due to screening restrictions, this event is currently for the Augsburg community and their invited guests only. Please register here for a ticket so we can manage the headcount.
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Looking for a Gen Ed themed course in Sustainability & Wellness OR Local & Global Perspectives? In this new course from the Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies Department, we will explore cultural attitudes toward dietary habits, exercise, mental health, tobacco and alcohol use, and environmental practices. By comparing France and the United States, we will seek to understand how cultural and policy differences may facilitate or inhibit healthier lifestyles and sustainability.
Meets MWF 2:20-3:20pm. Taught in English using French materials in translation (CCS 215, no prerequisites). Optional French track (FRE 215, prereq FRE 112, modified assignments in French).
For more information, contact instructor Sharon Gerlach (gerlachs@augsburg.edu).
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Join us for a special screening of Tangled Roots: A Grief and Hope Ceremony. Created in collaboration with visiting artist Emily Lau, this powerful performing arts project features a 50-minute filmed performance by eight Schwartz School honors students. Blending themes of loss, remembrance, and hope, Tangled Roots offers a moving and reflective artistic response to the socio-political upheaval experienced by our community this past winter.
Created specifically for the Twin Cities as a response that is a gift. Featuring all original work from Augsburg students in guidance from artist Emily Lau.
Friday, April 24. Reception at 6:30p.m., followed by screening at 7:00 p.m., Sateren Auditorium.
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Thó Wiŋ Magazine is looking to publish works of all forms from Augsburg students and faculty. If you have artwork, photography, poetry, short stories, or academic writing you want to see published in Augsburg’s literary arts magazine, please visit thowinmagazine.com/submissions to find out more.
We are looking to include a wide variety of Augsburg community voices, and all submissions are welcome. If you have any questions, reach out to us at twmagazine@augsburg.edu.
Submissions close April 24th at 11:59pm. Multiple submissions are welcome.
Submit here!
thowinmagazine.com/submissions
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The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
04/15/2026: Limited Term Overnight Lead Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/ni/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/44fdd8da-26bc-496e-9d44-14b69ac2ce7d-limited-term-overnight-lead-public-safety-officer-
04/15/2026: Head Men’s Hockey Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000120985107-head-men-s-hockey-coach
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The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
04/17/2026: Student: Auggie Admissions Ambassador, 2026-27
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000121516754-student-auggie-admissions-ambassador-2026-27
04/17/2026: Summer Student Research Assistant 2026
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000121506207-summer-student-research-assistant-2026
04/17/2026: Student: Community Garden Assistant 2026
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000121441398-student-community-garden-assistant-2026
04/13/2026: Student: PsyD Graduate Research Assistant 26-27
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000120481337-student-psyd-graduate-research-assistant-26-27
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Preparing for graduate school? Don’t miss these upcoming opportunities hosted by the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work and URGO:
How to Write a CV Workshop
Wednesday, April 22
⏰ 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Marshall Room, Christensen Center
Learn how to create a clear, professional CV that highlights your academic experiences and prepares you for graduate school applications.
Graduate School Fair
Thursday, April 23
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Hagfors Lobby
Meet graduate and professional program representatives, explore programs, and get your questions answered.
Students are encouraged to register through Handshake for event details and updates. Attend for a chance to win Bose QuietComfort headphones!
Open to all majors and class years.
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Fulbright Information Sessions
Thursday, April 30, 4:30-5:30 pm on Zoom
Tuesday, May 5, 12 to 1 pm on Zoom
A Fulbright Award gives you the opportunity to teach, research, or study abroad for an academic year after graduation. The process of applying is invaluable and winning the award is a life-changing experience. The Augsburg URGO office provides support to you in the application process, even if you’ve already graduated.
To be eligible and competitive you need to:
– Be a U.S. citizen or national
– Have a 3.0 or higher GPA for serving as an English Teaching Assistant
– Have a 3.5 or higher to conduct research or attend graduate school abroad
– Be an active member in the Augsburg community or your home community
– Have effective skills to adapt to another culture and serve as a cultural ambassador of the U.S. to your host country
If you are a junior, senior, or recent graduate, you would start working on your application this summer. The campus deadline is Friday, September 4, 2026. Winners are announced in Spring 2027 for placement in Fall 2027.
If you would like to learn more, please schedule an appointment with Prof. Jacqui deVries, Augsburg’s Fulbright Program Advisor, by emailing her: devries@ausgburg.edu.
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Hello, my name is ShaShee Yang, and I am a Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about the internalization of Model Minority Myth stereotypes and their impacts on depressive and anxiety symptoms in Asian-American college students. I would love for you to be a part of the study! The study will consist of a brief demographic survey and three standardized questionnaires asking questions about internalization of the Model Minority Myth, current depressive symptoms, and current anxiety symptoms. The entire survey should take approximately 15 to 30 minutes to complete. To thank you for your participation, upon completing the surveys, you will have the option to enter your information in a raffle for one of two $25 Caribou Coffee gift cards. If you are interested in participating, please contact me at the email address listed below. I appreciate you taking the time to consider being a part of my project. If you have any questions, please contact me at yangss7@augsburg.edu.
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Thinking about graduate or professional school but not sure where to start? Join us for Grad School 101, an introductory workshop designed to hep you explore your options and understand the application process.
Learn about how to decide if grad school is right for you, different types of graduate programs, application timelines, and more!
Date: TODAY, Monday, April 20th, 2026
Time: 12-1pm
Location: Marshall Room, Christensen Center
Students are encouraged to register through Handshake, but not required.
Hosted by the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work and the URGO office as part of Graduate School Prep Week.
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Augsburg celebrates the creativity and scholarship of its undergraduate students at the annual Zyzzogeton Student Research Symposium. The symposium falls at the end of each academic year and culminates achievements featuring work across departments.
This year, Zyzzogeton will feature posters from more than 60 undergraduate researchers in the science, social science, and humanities disciplines.
Zyzzogeton will take place on Tuesday, April 21, from 3 – 4:30 PM in Hagfors Center. Contrary to previously posted A-mail, classes will take place as scheduled during this time.
Those who need any disability-related accommodation to fully participate in this event are encouraged to contact University Events at events@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1104. Remember to have the name, date, and time of the event with you when contacting their office. Please allow for sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
Visit the Zyzzogeton website for more information and for a complete list of presenters and research abstracts.
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The 2026-2027 priority deadline for returning students FAFSA is June 1st, 2026. Submitting by this date is the best way to ensure funding availability for the upcoming year.
If you have questions about the application or run into any issues, the Student Financial Services team is here to help! Stop by our office, or schedule an appointment with a financial aid counselor for further assistance.
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URGO’s April Newsletter features Scholars at the Capitol, the Zyzzogeton Undergraduate Student Research Symposium, Graduate School Prep Week, and news on Nationally Competitive Scholarships.
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The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
04/15/2026: Limited Term Overnight Lead Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/ni/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/44fdd8da-26bc-496e-9d44-14b69ac2ce7d-limited-term-overnight-lead-public-safety-officer-
04/15/2026: Head Men’s Hockey Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000120985107-head-men-s-hockey-coach
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
04/13/2026: Summer Student Research Assistant 2026
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000121506207-summer-student-research-assistant-2026
04/13/2026: Student: PsyD Graduate Research Assistant 26-27
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000120481337-student-psyd-graduate-research-assistant-26-27
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Please consider donating to help raise money for an Augsburg family seeking legal services in efforts towards getting employment authorization and asylum status. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me: smithff2@augsburg.edu. Click on the link to view the fundraiser poster and donate through Venmo.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p7_PTOc7dfBF_F2rC-yoQcO7DYIXTnHI/view?usp=drivesdk
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Staff volunteers are needed to help make the commencement ceremony on May 7 a meaningful and successful experience for our graduates and their families.
Volunteer Roles Include:
– Accessible Seating Ushers, Greeters, and Wayfinding: Manage the accessible seating table and seating areas; assist guests with finding a seating location and/or other facilities; hand out programs; provide assistance for wayfinding and/or other needs. (Training at 4:00, Shift 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.)
– Graduate Ushers/Tunnel Managers: Staff will help students find their way to the lineup tunnel and manage the line lengths to help with a seamless procession.(Training at 4:00, Shift 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.)
– Guest Ushers, Greeters, and Wayfinding: Greet family members, and guests; assist families with finding a seating location and/or other facilities; hand out programs; provide assistance for wayfinding and/or other needs.(Training at 4:00, Shift 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.)
– Namecard Tables: Staff the graduate namecard check-in tables; help students who don’t have a namecard; provide assistance for wayfinding and/or answering other questions.(Training at 4:00, Shift 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.)
– Ticket Resolution: Staff will help with resolving ticket issues for guests (Training at 4:00, Shift 4:00 – 7:30 p.m.)
Please fill out the staff volunteer form below by April 23 to let us know of your interest. You will receive a follow-up email to confirm your volunteer assignment and provide additional details.
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The Human Resources department will be participating in an intensive, office-wide Workday Implementation training next week. To ensure our team can fully engage in this program, our standard operations will be adjusted.
Human Resources office schedule for the week of 4/20/2026:
Monday 4/20/26 – Open for walk-ins 9am – 12pm
Tuesday 4/21/26 – Closed
Wednesday 4/22/26 – Closed
Thursday 4/23/26 – Closed
Friday 4/24/26 – Closed
We will resume normal operations on Monday 4/27/2026 9am – 4pm.
What to Expect
During this four-day period, please take note of the following changes to our service:
Office Hours: Walk-in office hours are suspended. The HR office will be closed to visitors.
Phone Calls: Our phone lines will be directed to voicemail. We will not be available for calls during this time.
Emails: Please direct all emails to any of the following inboxes based on your needs. This will allow for faster responses once a team member is available:
General HR questions: HR@augsburg.edu
Questions regarding pay or benefits: Payroll@augsburg.edu
Student Employment: studentemployment@augsburg.edu
For all emails sent, please expect a delayed response.
Urgent Matters
If you have an immediate, time-sensitive emergency that cannot wait until Monday (such as a critical payroll discrepancy or a workplace safety report), please send an email to hr@augsburg.edu with a direct subject line. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we take this time to improve our internal processes and better serve the entire organization.
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It is officially National Library Week! If you like fun, free food, and free stuff, (and libraries), this is your week! Check out the opportunities at Lindell Library this week:
Monday – An Hour of Community: Find Your Joy at Lindell Library
11:30 am – 12:30 pm – come to the 1st floor of the library for trivia, snacks, and games
Wednesday – Earth Day
9:00am – 4:00 pm – relax or study with some nature movies, popcorn, and free bookmarks!
9:30am until supplies last – free flower seeds!
10:00am – 1:00 pm – Where do You Bloom Workshop – come to the 2nd floor of the library to make your own colorful window mosaic. Be part of this vibrant art piece in the library!
Thursday – Breakfast & Buttons
9:30am – 11:00am – Grab a cinnamon roll or scone and make a button to start your day!
All Week – Share what brings you library joy on the whiteboard on the first floor of Lindell Library
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Join us for our next How We Thrive talk of the academic year.
Chris Dixon is Augsburg University men’s and women’s track and field head coach as well as the Assistant Athletic Director and Director of Athletic Diversity and Inclusion. Chris has also been a DI college athlete, an entrepreneur, a health and fitness education and wellness consultant, and a dad. Come and hear what Chris has to share about how he thrives in our world.
HOW WE THRIVE: STORIES OF WHAT IT MEANS TO THRIVE – TOGETHER.
Chris Dixon
Wednesday April 22, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel
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Thó Wiŋ Magazine is looking to publish works of all forms from Augsburg students and faculty. If you have artwork, photography, poetry, short stories, or academic writing you want to see published in Augsburg’s literary arts magazine, please visit thowinmagazine.com/submissions to find out more.
We are looking to include a wide variety of Augsburg community voices, and all submissions are welcome. If you have any questions, reach out to us at twmagazine@augsburg.edu.
Submissions close April 24th at 11:59pm. Multiple submissions are welcome.
submitted by coleda@augsburg.edu
Mindful Monday: Breathe, Move, Be. Start your week with 20 minutes of being, not doing. Today Tara Mader, Associate Professor of Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science, will lead mindfulness in Hoversten Chapel at 12:00 – 12:20 pm.
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This year’s PAMAL program and course to Costa Rica is just around the corner, and our CGEE registration deadline is quickly approaching. If you’re interested in leadership, healthcare, and universal responsibility, click the link below to get more information and apply (course is PA710 and is cross-listed as ML 577).
Applications are due WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22.
Program Dates: July 8-17, 2026
Want to travel with a partner or a plus one? Now you can! We’ve opened up the program to non-students, as well. They don’t need to participate in the course or pay tuition. They will pay the program fee which has all on the ground costs included. (Flights are not included in program fee.)
For more information visit our registration page (link below) or email Nichole Rohlfsen, CGEE Program Manager, at rohlfsen@augsburg.edu.
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As we near the end of another year please don’t forget to take care of your campus mailbox. This includes checking it for any mail, returning your lock and filing out the survey for what you would like us to do with your mail after this semester.
One weeks after the spring semester ends (on May 15, 2025) we will close all student campus boxes unless you responded to the End of Year survey. If you would like your mail forwarded or would like to keep your mailbox open for the summer, please fill out the form
(https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeA6NyaiFZI2pFW_1SD6hEHCflfjaZ00b1ZRyzbqLNKp78SXA/viewform?usp=header).
Before the fall semester starts we will reassign campus boxes to all residential students. Without completing the survey, it will most likely be a different number.
We are only able to forward 1st Class USPS mail. Packages must be looked at case by case. Some USPS will allow forwarding. (Reply to the Augsburg package email and we will look at that package.) Other packages (UPS, FedEx, Amazon, etc.), magazines, non-profit mail and standard mail will not be forwarded. We can also only forward to USA addresses. The forwarding period for the Augsburg Mailroom is two months from when the request is submitted. Afterward any additional mail we receive will be returned to sender.
We request that you contact the people/business sending you mail and update your address with them. Augsburg is classified as a business so you will not be able to do so through the US Post Office itself. Enrolling in online/electronic bills or statements can also be a smart option, it is environmentally friendly, secure and will often save you time (and sometimes money). Asking us to forward your mail does not change your mailing address with the USPS or Augsburg University, just with the Mailroom.
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Dear Staff Members,
On behalf of the Presidential Search Committee, I invite you to participate in a listening session conducted by our consultants from Academic Search. While sessions are being held for all members of the Augsburg community—including students, faculty, and alumni—this session is dedicated specifically to our staff.
Your feedback is a critical component in shaping our presidential position profile, the document that will outline Augsburg’s strategic priorities and the key skills required in our next leader.
Please join us for the staff-specific session:
Date: Monday, April 20
Time: 12:20–1:20 p.m.
Location: Oren Gateway Center (OGC), Room 100
As we look toward the university’s future, your institutional wisdom and perspective are essential to the success of this search. We value the vital role you play in the Augsburg community and look forward to your participation.
Sincerely,
Pahoua Yang Hoffman
Vice Chair, Board of Regents & Chair, Presidential Search Committee
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Dear Faculty,
On behalf of the Presidential Search Committee, I invite you to participate in a listening session conducted by our consultants from Academic Search. While sessions are being organized for a wide range of constituent groups—including students, staff, alumni, and community leaders—these specific sessions have been reserved for faculty to ensure your unique perspective informs the search.
These discussions are a critical component in shaping our presidential position profile, the document that will outline Augsburg’s strategic priorities and the key skills required in our next leader.
Faculty members may choose between two open sessions:
Monday, April 20: 4:15–5:15 p.m.
Tuesday, April 21: 8:45–9:45 a.m.
Location: Oren Gateway Center (OGC), Room 100
As we look toward the university’s future, your institutional wisdom and perspective are essential to the success of this search, ensuring that our academic mission remains a cornerstone of our deliberations.
Sincerely,
Pahoua Yang Hoffman
Vice Chair, Board of Regents & Chair, Presidential Search Committee
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Dear Augsburg students,
As you may know, President Paul Pribbenow recently announced his intention to retire at the end of the 2026-27 academic year. Plans are underway to begin the search for Augsburg’s next president. On behalf of the Presidential Search Committee, you are invited to participate in a Zoom listening session conducted by our consultants from Academic Search. While sessions are being held for all members of the Augsburg community—including students, faculty, and alumni—this Zoom session is dedicated specifically to our students.
Your feedback is a critical component in shaping our presidential position profile, the document that will outline Augsburg’s strategic priorities and the key skills required in our next leader.
We value the vital role you play in the Augsburg community and look forward to your participation.
Thank you
Please join us for this student session:
Via Zoom on
Wed, Apr 22 @ 6:00 – 7:00 pm CDT:
https://academic-search.zoom.us/j/83538957248?pwd=oIYG2TGsnrl0zBdf8ZzxatCl0ICcNo.1&from=addon
Meeting ID: 835 3895 7248 Passcode: 484873
submitted by velamcco@augsburg.edu
Members of the Augsburg Community,
You are invited to participate in a study focusing on the mental health impact of Operation Metro Surge, in which the Department of Homeland Security sent approximately 3000 ICE and Border Control agents to the Twin Cities beginning in December 2025 and officially lasting through mid-February of 2026.
Prof. James Vela-McConnell, in the Department of Sociology here at Augsburg, is conducting an anonymous survey that is intended to further document the impact of this event on our community and ourselves and you are invited to participate. This online survey should take approximately 30 minutes and can be completed at your convenience. At the end of the survey, you will have the opportunity to enter a raffle for one of six $50 gift cards or one of eight $25 gift. Alternatively, the raffle winners may choose to donate the value of their gift card to a local organization working to support immigrant residents of the Twin Cities metro.
To take the survey, check your emails for your invitation to participate or simply click on the link below for the flyer with the link & QR code.
Also, we are hoping to include as many residents of the Twin Cities area as possible in this research on the mental health impact of Operation Metro Surge. Please feel free forward the flyer and invite your local family, friends, neighbors, etc. to participate. In addition to the entire Augsburg community, anyone who lives and/or works in the Twin Cities and is 18 years of age or older may participate.
Thank you in advance for your participation.
submitted by peacock@augsburg.edu
The West Bank Business Association is hosting a community meal series highlighting West Bank restaurants, immigrant entrepreneurship, and cultural storytelling through food. These Food and Culture Talks provide an opportunity to get to know West Bank restaurants and to support small businesses in the wake of Operation Metro Surge. Each event will feature a hosted meal and cultural storytelling by a guest speaker. Nader Persian Restaurant (414 Cedar Ave.) is hosting the next Food and Culture Talk this Friday, April 17, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Stop by and enjoy good food and conversation.
submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu
Dear Staff Members,
On behalf of the Presidential Search Committee, I invite you to participate in a listening session conducted by our consultants from Academic Search. While sessions are being held for all members of the Augsburg community—including students, faculty, and alumni—this session is dedicated specifically to our staff.
Your feedback is a critical component in shaping our presidential position profile, the document that will outline Augsburg’s strategic priorities and the key skills required in our next leader.
Please join us for the staff-specific session:
Date: Monday, April 20
Time: 12:20–1:20 p.m.
Location: Oren Gateway Center (OGC), Room 100
As we look toward the university’s future, your institutional wisdom and perspective are essential to the success of this search. We value the vital role you play in the Augsburg community and look forward to your participation.
Sincerely,
Pahoua Yang Hoffman
Vice Chair, Board of Regents & Chair, Presidential Search Committee
submitted by hansonjl@augsburg.edu
Augsburg filmmakers and screenwriters: it’s time to showcase your work! Submissions are now open for our annual on-campus film festival.
Submission Deadline: April 20, 2026
Festival Date: May 1, 2026
Eligibility: Exclusive to Augsburg University students.
Categories: Animation, Documentary, Experimental, Music Video, Short Film, and Screenwriting.
Submission Rules:
– Projects must be student-led and completed within the last two academic years.
– Length: Films under 15 minutes; Screenplays limited to a 15-page sample.
– Limit: Maximum of three submissions per person.
How to Enter:
Submit your work via FilmFreeway using the submission code: Eyrie2026.
Prizes: Faculty-judged awards including Best in Show, Best Director, and Best Screenplay, plus an Audience Choice award!
For questions, contact Lily Douglas or Jenny Hanson at hansonjl@augsburg.edu.
submitted by obeys@augsburg.edu
Staff volunteers are needed to help make the commencement ceremony on May 7 a meaningful and successful experience for our graduates and their families.
Volunteer Roles Include:
– Accessible Seating Ushers, Greeters, and Wayfinding: Manage the accessible seating table and seating areas; assist guests with finding a seating location and/or other facilities; hand out programs; provide assistance for wayfinding and/or other needs. (Training at 4:00, Shift 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.)
– Graduate Ushers/Tunnel Managers: Staff will help students find their way to the lineup tunnel and manage the line lengths to help with a seamless procession.(Training at 4:00, Shift 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.)
– Guest Ushers, Greeters, and Wayfinding: Greet family members, and guests; assist families with finding a seating location and/or other facilities; hand out programs; provide assistance for wayfinding and/or other needs.(Training at 4:00, Shift 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.)
– Namecard Tables: Staff the graduate namecard check-in tables; help students who don’t have a namecard; provide assistance for wayfinding and/or answering other questions.(Training at 4:00, Shift 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.)
– Ticket Resolution: Staff will help with resolving ticket issues for guests (Training at 4:00, Shift 4:00 – 7:30 p.m.)
Please fill out the staff volunteer form below by April 23 to let us know of your interest. You will receive a follow-up email to confirm your volunteer assignment and provide additional details.
submitted by coleda@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:50 am for Danielle Roberson’s senior chapel service. Senior chapels are an opportunity for students to share about their experiences at Augsburg.
submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu
Dear Faculty,
On behalf of the Presidential Search Committee, I invite you to participate in a listening session conducted by our consultants from Academic Search. While sessions are being organized for a wide range of constituent groups—including students, staff, alumni, and community leaders—these specific sessions have been reserved for faculty to ensure your unique perspective informs the search.
These discussions are a critical component in shaping our presidential position profile, the document that will outline Augsburg’s strategic priorities and the key skills required in our next leader.
Faculty members may choose between two open sessions:
Monday, April 20: 4:15–5:15 p.m.
Tuesday, April 21: 8:45–9:45 a.m.
Location: Oren Gateway Center (OGC), Room 100
As we look toward the university’s future, your institutional wisdom and perspective are essential to the success of this search, ensuring that our academic mission remains a cornerstone of our deliberations.
Sincerely,
Pahoua Yang Hoffman
Vice Chair, Board of Regents & Chair, Presidential Search Committee
submitted by cronink@augsburg.edu
Celebrate National Library Week with Lindell Library!
This year’s theme, Find Your Joy, is brought to us by Mychal the Librarian (Mychal Threets). We are inviting Auggie students, staff and faculty to submit a short (2-3 sentence) blurb about something from the library that brings you joy. Submissions have a chance of showing up on our Library Week display starting Monday, April 20th!
submitted by caguanas@augsburg.edu
The Human Resources department will be participating in an intensive, office-wide Workday Implementation training next week. To ensure our team can fully engage in this program, our standard operations will be adjusted.
Human Resources office schedule for the week of 4/20/2026:
Monday 4/20/26 – Open for walk-ins 9am – 12pm
Tuesday 4/21/26 – Closed
Wednesday 4/22/26 – Closed
Thursday 4/23/26 – Closed
Friday 4/24/26 – Closed
We will resume normal operations on Monday 4/27/2026 9am – 4pm.
What to Expect
During this four-day period, please take note of the following changes to our service:
Office Hours: Walk-in office hours are suspended. The HR office will be closed to visitors.
Phone Calls: Our phone lines will be directed to voicemail. We will not be available for calls during this time.
Emails: Please direct all emails to any of the following inboxes based on your needs. This will allow for faster responses once a team member is available:
General HR questions: HR@augsburg.edu
Questions regarding pay or benefits: Payroll@augsburg.edu
Student Employment: studentemployment@augsburg.edu
For all emails sent, please expect a delayed response.
Urgent Matters
If you have an immediate, time-sensitive emergency that cannot wait until Monday (such as a critical payroll discrepancy or a workplace safety report), please send an email to hr@augsburg.edu with a direct subject line. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we take this time to improve our internal processes and better serve the entire organization.
submitted by hansonjl@augsburg.edu
“Hollywood Black” with Laurens Grant
Join us for an insightful evening featuring award-winning director and producer Laurens Grant, Co-Executive Producer of the powerful new docuseries Hollywood Black. Directed by Justin Simien (Dear White People), this series provides a definitive look at over a century of the African American struggle for representation, both in front of and behind the camera.
This special screening of featured episodes from the series will be followed by a conversation with Grant. She will discuss her unique perspectives on the making of the series and her own work as a Peabody and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker.
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with one of the industry’s most compelling voices as we explore the past, present, and future of Black Hollywood.
Event Information
Date: Wednesday, April 29th Time: 6pm CST, Snacks and Social Time at 5:30pm
Location: Sateren Auditorium
Parking is available in Lot L.
Note: Due to screening restrictions, this event is currently for the Augsburg community and their invited guests only. Please register here for a ticket so we can manage the headcount.
submitted by peacock@augsburg.edu
HealthForce Minnesota is hiring counselors to work at the Scrubs Camp being held at Augsburg from July 7 – July 10, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM daily. Counselors will be paid a $600 stipend for the four day camp. Scrubs Camp provides opportunities for high school students to explore health careers by engaging in interactive sessions led by health care professionals. If interested, contact Deenna Steinhaus, Camp Coordinator, at Deenna.Steinhaus@winona.edu to request a job description and an application form.
submitted by lynchss7@augsburg.edu
Augsburg celebrates the creativity and scholarship of its undergraduate students at the annual Zyzzogeton Student Research Symposium. The symposium falls at the end of each academic year and culminates achievements featuring work across departments.
This year, Zyzzogeton will feature posters from more than 60 undergraduate researchers in the science, social science, and humanities disciplines.
Zyzzogeton will take place on Tuesday, April 21, from 3 – 4:30 PM in Hagfors Center. Contrary to previously posted A-mail, classes will take place as scheduled during this time.
Those who need any disability-related accommodation to fully participate in this event are encouraged to contact University Events at events@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1104. Remember to have the name, date, and time of the event with you when contacting their office. Please allow for sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
Visit the Zyzzogeton website for more information and for a complete list of presenters and research abstracts.
submitted by commencement@augsburg.edu
Commencement is in three weeks! If you haven’t done so already, now is the time to:
RESERVE TICKETS: https://augsburggrad.universitytickets.com/
If you have more than 15 guests who wish to attend, please work with other students to use their extra tickets or plan to share the livestream.
MAKE ACCESSIBILITY REQUESTS: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRzsEa1AKeYY7L6TAC1UqxCAWhfsAxpavGaOV1zdo74l8sng/viewform
ORDER REGALIA: https://www.augsburg.edu/commencement/commencement-regalia/
EDIT YOUR NAME’S PRONUNCIATION IN NAMECOACH: (see email)
REVIEW DAY-OF INSTRUCTIONS: https://www.augsburg.edu/commencement/day-of/
SHARE THE US BANK WEBSITE WITH YOUR GUESTS: https://www.usbankstadium.com/plan-your-visit
submitted by velamcco@augsburg.edu
Members of the Augsburg Community,
You are invited to participate in a study focusing on the mental health impact of Operation Metro Surge, in which the Department of Homeland Security sent approximately 3000 ICE and Border Control agents to the Twin Cities beginning in December 2025 and officially lasting through mid-February of 2026.
Prof. James Vela-McConnell, in the Department of Sociology here at Augsburg, is conducting an anonymous survey that is intended to further document the impact of this event on our community and ourselves and you are invited to participate. This online survey should take approximately 30 minutes and can be completed at your convenience. At the end of the survey, you will have the opportunity to enter a raffle for one of six $50 gift cards or one of eight $25 gift. Alternatively, the raffle winners may choose to donate the value of their gift card to a local organization working to support immigrant residents of the Twin Cities metro.
To take the survey, check your emails for your invitation to participate or simply click on the link below for the flyer with the link & QR code.
Also, we are hoping to include as many residents of the Twin Cities area as possible in this research on the mental health impact of Operation Metro Surge. Please feel free forward the flyer and invite your local family, friends, neighbors, etc. to participate. Anyone who lives and/or works in the Twin Cities and is 18 years of age or older may participate.
Thank you in advance for your participation.
submitted by escobarr@augsburg.edu
Augsburg University has an opt-in listserv that provides timely notifications regarding elevator outages across campus, including updates when normal service has been restored. These notifications are intended to assist the university community in planning accordingly, minimizing disruptions to their daily activities, and navigating campus more effectively. To opt into this listserv, please register below.
submitted by piperd@augsburg.edu
At The Augsburg University Department of Public Safety we receive emails everyday asking where to park, questions regarding permits and about received violations. In order to assist students, faculty, staff and guests in avoiding violations and fines and providing more pleasant on-campus experience for everyone, we want to remind everyone of the Parking Rules.
On the Inside Augsburg page > Quick Links > Public Safety > Parking on Campus: Parking System FAQ; all the information necessary to Navigate the Parking Rules on Campus is available.
Any questions regarding Parking you can email parking@augsburg.edu. Anything DPS related (safety concerns, etc.) feel free to email publicsafety@augsburg.edu or Dispatch at dispatch1717@augsburg.edu.
submitted by covalt@augsburg.edu
Thó Wiŋ Magazine is looking to publish works of all forms from Augsburg students and faculty. If you have artwork, photography, poetry, short stories, or academic writing you want to see published in Augsburg’s literary arts magazine, please visit thowinmagazine.com/submissions to find out more.
We are looking to include a wide variety of Augsburg community voices, and all submissions are welcome. If you have any questions, reach out to us at twmagazine@augsburg.edu.
Submissions close April 24th and 11:59pm. Multiple submissions are welcome.
submitted by mendezm@augsburg.edu
Thinking about graduate or professional school? Join us for Graduate School Prep Week + Graduate School Fair!
Events include:
Graduate School 101 – April 20th | 12-1pm | Marshall Room, Christensen Center
Zyzzogeton – April 21st | 3-3:30pm | Hagfors Center
How to Write a CV – April 22nd | 12-1pm | Marshall Room, Christensen Center
Graduate School Fair – April 23rd | 11am – 1pm | Hagfors Lobby
At the Graduate School Fair, meet graduate program representatives, explore over 16 university programs (including Augsburg’s Graduate Programs), and get your questions answered—all in one place!
Bonus: Attend events throughout the week for a chance to win Bose QuietComfort headphones—each event attended earns you a raffle entry!
Students can register and view event details on Handshake. Open to all majors and class years.
Hosted by the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work in collaboration with URGO.
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
04/13/2026: Summer Student Research Assistant 2026
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000120544617-summer-student-research-assistant-2026
04/13/2026: Student: PsyD Graduate Research Assistant 26-27
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000120481337-student-psyd-graduate-research-assistant-26-27
04/09/2026: Student: Residence Life Summer Employment
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000119684227-student-residence-life-summer-employment
submitted by murdockf@augsburg.edu
Join us in Hagfors 150A at 3pm on Friday, 4/17 for some creative writing activities as well as a discussion on process and publishing fiction, led by Lindsay Starck, Director of Augsburg’s MFA Program. Participants will also have the opportunity to submit their work to be featured in the 51st issue of Thó Wiŋ Magazine, Augsburg’s official literary arts publication.
Snacks and drinks will be provided!
RSVP:
submitted by gerlachs@augsburg.edu
All part-time faculty members are invited to the Spring All-Adjunct Meeting Friday, April 17 (tomorrow) from 3:30-4:30pm in OGC 100. Get to know your union stewards and other adjunct faculty, enjoy some food and refreshments, and find out how well you know your rights under our Collective Bargaining Agreement by playing our Adjunct Union Trivia Game for prizes! Please RSVP at the link below so we can order enough food. Hope to see you there.
submitted by yangss7@augsburg.edu
Hello, my name is ShaShee Yang, and I am a Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about the internalization of Model Minority Myth stereotypes and their impacts on depressive and anxiety symptoms in Asian-American college students. I would love for you to be a part of the study! The study will consist of a brief demographic survey and three standardized questionnaires asking questions about internalization of the Model Minority Myth, current depressive symptoms, and current anxiety symptoms. The entire survey should take approximately 15 to 30 minutes to complete. To thank you for your participation, upon completing the surveys, you will have the option to enter your information in a raffle for one of two $25 Caribou Coffee gift cards. If you are interested in participating, please contact me at the email address listed below. I appreciate you taking the time to consider being a part of my project. If you have any questions, please contact me at yangss7@augsburg.edu.
submitted by green5@augsburg.edu
Join the Augsburg University Concert Band for an exciting afternoon of music on Sunday. The concert will feature the Augsburg Flute Ensemble and works by Michele Fernández, John Mackey, Omar Thomas, Frank Ticheli, and Satoshi Yagisawa.
Date: Sunday, April 19
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Hoversten Chapel
Cost: Free
submitted by longj@augsburg.edu
As we near the end of another year please don’t forget to take care of your campus mailbox. This includes checking it for any mail, returning your lock and filing out the survey for what you would like us to do with your mail after this semester.
One weeks after the spring semester ends (on May 15, 2025) we will close all student campus boxes unless you responded to the End of Year survey. If you would like your mail forwarded or would like to keep your mailbox open for the summer, please fill out the form
(https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeA6NyaiFZI2pFW_1SD6hEHCflfjaZ00b1ZRyzbqLNKp78SXA/viewform?usp=header).
Before the fall semester starts we will reassign campus boxes to all residential students. Without completing the survey, it will most likely be a different number.
We are only able to forward 1st Class USPS mail. Packages must be looked at case by case. Some USPS will allow forwarding. (Reply to the Augsburg package email and we will look at that package.) Other packages (UPS, FedEx, Amazon, etc.), magazines, non-profit mail and standard mail will not be forwarded. We can also only forward to USA addresses. The forwarding period for the Augsburg Mailroom is two months from when the request is submitted. Afterward any additional mail we receive will be returned to sender.
We request that you contact the people/business sending you mail and update your address with them. Augsburg is classified as a business so you will not be able to do so through the US Post Office itself. Enrolling in online/electronic bills or statements can also be a smart option, it is environmentally friendly, secure and will often save you time (and sometimes money). Asking us to forward your mail does not change your mailing address with the USPS or Augsburg University, just with the Mailroom.
submitted by mollberg@augsburg.edu
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!
submitted by cronink@augsburg.edu
Celebrate National Library Week with Lindell Library!
This year’s theme, Find Your Joy, is brought to us by Mychal the Librarian (Mychal Threets). We are inviting Auggie students, staff and faculty to submit a short (2-3 sentence) blurb about something from the library that brings you joy. Submissions have a chance of showing up on our Library Week display starting Monday, April 20th!
submitted by rohlfsen@augsburg.edu
This year’s PAMAL program and course to Costa Rica is just around the corner, and our CGEE registration deadline is quickly approaching. If you’re interested in leadership, healthcare, and universal responsibility, click the link below to get more information and apply (course is PA710 and is cross-listed as ML 577).
Applications are due WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22.
Program Dates: July 8-17, 2026
Want to travel with a partner or a plus one? Now you can! We’ve opened up the program to non-students, as well. They don’t need to participate in the course or pay tuition. They will pay the program fee which has all on the ground costs included.
For more information visit our registration page (link below) or email Nichole Rohlfsen, CGEE Program Manager, at rohlfsen@augsburg.edu.
submitted by cliftonk@augsburg.edu
Staff Senate is bringing colleagues together by creating intimate opportunities to connect, collaborate, and discover the amazing work happening across our campus.
Here’s what’s next:
StepUP Open House
Thursday, April 16 from 9:00 – 10:30am
Oren Gateway Center Suite 204
*** We will have pastries and coffee. April 13-17 is National Collegiate Recovery Week. Come celebrate recovery with us.
submitted by covalt@augsburg.edu
Thó Wiŋ Magazine is looking to publish works of all forms from Augsburg students and faculty. If you have artwork, photography, poetry, short stories, or academic writing you want to see published in Augsburg’s literary arts magazine, please visit thowinmagazine.com/submissions to find out more.
We are looking to include a wide variety of Augsburg community voices, and all submissions are welcome. If you have any questions, reach out to us at twmagazine@augsburg.edu.
Submissions close April 24th and 11:59pm. Multiple submissions are welcome.
submitted by gerlachs@augsburg.edu
All part-time faculty members are invited to join the Adjunct Union this Friday, April 17th from 3:30-4:40pm in OGC 100 for our Spring All-Adjunct Meeting. Get to know your union stewards and other adjunct faculty, enjoy some food and refreshments, and play our Adjunct Union Trivia Game for prizes! How well do you know your rights under our Collective Bargaining Agreement? Come find out! Please RSVP at the link below so we can order enough food. Hope to see you there!
submitted by alekna@augsburg.edu
Please join the Augsburg University Education Department as we celebrate two of our student artists. Bella Olson and David Mejia spent last summer and fall designing two large wall paintings that now hang in our office hallway. The students created the art in memorial of our dear colleague, Dr. Jennie Diaz, who sadly passed away in spring 2024. The students used Dr. Diaz’s values as inspiration for the pieces. You can read more about the inspiration and intent for this art installation at the link below.
When? Monday April 27th, 5–6pm
Where? Sverdrup Education Suite
What? Light refreshments will be served. The students will share a few words about their process and we will all gather to remember Dr. Diaz, and to celebrate these beautiful works of art.
Who? Anyone and everyone who wants to celebrate these amazing artists and their beautiful art.
Questions? alekna@augsburg.edu
submitted by commencement@augsburg.edu
Commencement is in three weeks! If you haven’t done so already, now is the time to:
RESERVE TICKETS: https://augsburggrad.universitytickets.com/
If you have more than 15 guests who wish to attend, please work with other students to use their extra tickets or plan to share the livestream.
MAKE ACCESSIBILITY REQUESTS: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRzsEa1AKeYY7L6TAC1UqxCAWhfsAxpavGaOV1zdo74l8sng/viewform
ORDER REGALIA: https://www.augsburg.edu/commencement/commencement-regalia/
EDIT YOUR NAME’S PRONUNCIATION IN NAMECOACH: (see email)
REVIEW DAY-OF INSTRUCTIONS: https://www.augsburg.edu/commencement/day-of/
SHARE THE US BANK WEBSITE WITH YOUR GUESTS: https://www.usbankstadium.com/plan-your-visit
submitted by gebbengn@augsburg.edu
Little Shop of Horrors
Book by Howard Ashman
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Howard Ashman
Based on the film by Roger Corman, screenplay by Charles Griffith
Directed by Luverne Seifert
A plant that can make dreams come true…
Or is it a mean green mother from outer space?
After a total eclipse of the sun, the meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” – after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out of this world origins and intent towards global domination! A hilarious mashup of science fiction, horror, and musical theater, this nostalgic classic boasts Motown-inspired hits like “Git It,” “Suddenly Seymour,” and “Somewhere That’s Green.”
submitted by hansonjl@augsburg.edu
Showcase Your Vision at the EYRIE Film Festival!
Calling all Augsburg University filmmakers and screenwriters! It’s time to get your work off your hard drive and onto the big screen. Submissions are now officially open for the annual EYRIE Film Festival, held right here on campus.
Whether you produced a masterpiece for class or spent your weekends filming an independent passion project, we want to see it. This is your chance to celebrate a year of creativity with your peers and compete for top honors.
The Details
Submission Deadline: April 20, 2026
Event Date: May 1, 2026
Eligibility: Open exclusively to Augsburg University students.
Categories: Student Film (Animation, Documentary, Experimental, Music Video, Short) and Screenwriting.
Why Submit?
Beyond the glory of a big-screen premiere, a jury of Augsburg film faculty will be awarding prizes in several categories, including Best in Show, Best Director, and Best Screenplay. There is also an Audience Choice award, so bring your friends to vote!
Submission Rules
Projects must be student-led and completed within the last two academic years, while a student.
Films must be under 15 minutes; Screenplays are limited to a 15-page sample.
Maximum of three submissions per person.
Ready to submit? Head over to our FilmFreeway page to upload your project. You will need code: Eyrie2026 to submit. Don’t wait—the “One and Only” deadline is April 20th!
For questions, contact Festival Coordinator Lily Douglas or Director of Film and New Media Jenny Hanson at hansonjl@augsburg.edu.
submitted by escobarr@augsburg.edu
Augsburg University has an opt-in listserv that provides timely notifications regarding elevator outages across campus, including updates when normal service has been restored. These notifications are intended to assist the university community in planning accordingly, minimizing disruptions to their daily activities, and navigating campus more effectively. To opt into this listserv, please register below.
submitted by escobarr@augsburg.edu
Hi QIPOC family! We hope you can join us in community and creativity this Wednesday, April 15th, from 3:30pm-5:30pm in the Oyaté Commons (located on the ground floor of Christensen). We are hosting the Northern Clay Center again to teach us how to work with and throw clay on a pottery wheel. NCC is a local non-profit art organization located over the highway on Franklin Ave. They will provide all the materials and equipment needed to work with the clay.
There is a limited number of spots available. Please RSVP using the link to secure your spot.
submitted by peacock@augsburg.edu
HealthForce Minnesota is hiring counselors to work at Scrubs Camp at Augsburg this summer from July 7 – July 10, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM daily. Counselors will be paid a $600 stipend for the four day camp. Scrubs Camp provides opportunities for high school students to explore health careers by engaging in interactive sessions led by health care professionals. If interested, contact Deenna Steinhaus, Camp Coordinator, at Deenna.Steinhaus@winona.edu to request a job description and an application form.
submitted by hardaker@augsburg.edu
The deadline has been extended to May 1 for fall semester programs at Augsburg’s CGEE Study Centers in Africa, Latin America, and Europe.
Free airfare for Mexico and Norway continues until May 1! Other programs may be eligible for additional scholarships and airfare vouchers, inquire with the study abroad office soon.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity of a lifetime – these programs were created for Auggies so you can stay on track to graduate. You can complete general education requirements, explore new and exciting topics, make new friends, all while spending a semester in a new country!
Earn Augsburg University credit all while enjoying these beautiful countries:
*Costa Rica & Guatemala (TWO Country program!)
*Mexico
*Namibia & South Africa (TWO Country program!)
*Northern Ireland
*Norway
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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!
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Hello, my name is ShaShee Yang, and I am a Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about the internalization of Model Minority Myth stereotypes and their impacts on depressive and anxiety symptoms in Asian-American college students. I would love for you to be a part of the study! The study will consist of a brief demographic survey and three standardized questionnaires asking questions about internalization of the Model Minority Myth, current depressive symptoms, and current anxiety symptoms. The entire survey should take approximately 15 to 30 minutes to complete. To thank you for your participation, upon completing the surveys, you will have the option to enter your information in a raffle for one of two $25 Caribou Coffee gift cards. If you are interested in participating, please contact me at the email address listed below. I appreciate you taking the time to consider being a part of my project. If you have any questions, please contact me at yangss7@augsburg.edu.
submitted by caguanas@augsburg.edu
The Human Resources department will be participating in an intensive, office-wide Workday Implementation training next week. To ensure our team can fully engage in this program, our standard operations will be adjusted.
Human Resources office schedule for the week of 4/20/2026:
Monday 4/20/26 – Open for walk-ins 9am – 12pm
Tuesday 4/21/26 – Closed
Wednesday 4/22/26 – Closed
Thursday 4/23/26 – Closed
Friday 4/24/26 – Closed
We will resume normal operations on Monday 4/27/2026 9am – 4pm.
What to Expect
During this four-day period, please take note of the following changes to our service:
Office Hours: Walk-in office hours are suspended. The HR office will be closed to visitors.
Phone Calls: Our phone lines will be directed to voicemail. We will not be available for calls during this time.
Emails: Please direct all emails to any of the following inboxes based on your needs. This will allow for faster responses once a team member is available:
General HR questions: HR@augsburg.edu
Questions regarding pay or benefits: Payroll@augsburg.edu
Student Employment: studentemployment@augsburg.edu
For all emails sent, please expect a delayed response.
Urgent Matters
If you have an immediate, time-sensitive emergency that cannot wait until Monday (such as a critical payroll discrepancy or a workplace safety report), please send an email to hr@augsburg.edu with a direct subject line. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we take this time to improve our internal processes and better serve the entire organization.
submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu
Dear Staff Members,
On behalf of the Presidential Search Committee, I invite you to participate in a listening session conducted by our consultants from Academic Search. While sessions are being held for all members of the Augsburg community—including students, faculty, and alumni—this session is dedicated specifically to our staff.
Your feedback is a critical component in shaping our presidential position profile, the document that will outline Augsburg’s strategic priorities and the key skills required in our next leader.
Please join us for the staff-specific session:
Date: Monday, April 20
Time: 12:20–1:20 p.m.
Location: Oren Gateway Center (OGC), Room 100
As we look toward the university’s future, your institutional wisdom and perspective are essential to the success of this search. We value the vital role you play in the Augsburg community and look forward to your participation.
Sincerely,
Pahoua Yang Hoffman
Vice Chair, Board of Regents & Chair, Presidential Search Committee
submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu
Dear Faculty,
On behalf of the Presidential Search Committee, I invite you to participate in a listening session conducted by our consultants from Academic Search. While sessions are being organized for a wide range of constituent groups—including students, staff, alumni, and community leaders—these specific sessions have been reserved for faculty to ensure your unique perspective informs the search.
These discussions are a critical component in shaping our presidential position profile, the document that will outline Augsburg’s strategic priorities and the key skills required in our next leader.
Faculty members may choose between two open sessions:
Monday, April 20: 4:15–5:15 p.m.
Tuesday, April 21: 8:45–9:45 a.m.
Location: Oren Gateway Center (OGC), Room 100
As we look toward the university’s future, your institutional wisdom and perspective are essential to the success of this search, ensuring that our academic mission remains a cornerstone of our deliberations.
Sincerely,
Pahoua Yang Hoffman
Vice Chair, Board of Regents & Chair, Presidential Search Committee
submitted by ridgle@augsburg.edu
Facilities Management will begin campus irrigation start up on April 14th and April 15th. Please be aware that the lawn sprinklers could come on at anytime during these days.
submitted by klawiter@augsburg.edu
Did you know Augsburg is home to a community garden with 65 individual plots for neighbors and 3 student-led communal plots? Does this intrigue you? Does environmental stewardship and radical inclusivity inspire you? Are you interested in learning more or participating? Then you should join the garden committee!!
We are currently looking for students, staff, faculty and community members to be apart of the garden committee to share inspiration, ideas and help make decisions that will shape the future of the garden. We meet once a month for about an hour and a half. For more information, please email Greta at klawiter@augsburg.edu
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On behalf of Augsburg University’s Campus Ministry, you are invited to the ninth annual Fosdick Lecture on Preaching today in Hoversten Chapel from Noon-1 PM.
This year’s lecture will be delivered by Rev. Alan Storey, a renowned Gospel storyteller and facilitator of personal and political change from South Africa. A former conscientious objector during the apartheid regime, Rev. Storey has dedicated his life to the “experimental practice of the Sermon on the Mount,” working extensively on issues of social justice, human rights, and reconciliation.
In a time when our communities are seeking words of hope and a call back to justice, Rev. Storey’s insights on the Jesus way of peace-making are timely and vital. We hope you can join us for this inspiring session.
submitted by rodrig@augsburg.edu
The TRIO/SSS Office will have limited staffing and office hours for the remainder of this week (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm). Please expect longer response times via email as well during this time. Regular staffing and hours will resume on Monday, April 20. Thanks.
submitted by hansonjl@augsburg.edu
Catch the next wave of cinematic talent at The Eyrie Film Festival!
Named after the high nests of eagles, this festival is the ultimate showcase for emerging filmmakers and screenwriters at Augsburg University. Whether you’re a film buff or just looking for an inspiring night out, come support these student creators as they compete for awards and share their visions on the big screen.
Event Details
When: Friday, May 1, 2026, at 7:00 PM CDT (doors at 6:30)
Where: Sateren Auditorium
Cost: Free! (General Admission)
Tickets are $0.00, but space is limited—reserve your spot now to ensure you don’t miss out on the local premiere of these original works!
submitted by philldal@augsburg.edu
Augsburg celebrates the creativity and scholarship of its undergraduate students at the annual Zyzzogeton Student Research Symposium. The symposium falls at the end of each academic year and culminates achievements featuring work across departments.
This year, Zyzzogeton will feature posters from more than 60 undergraduate researchers in the science, social science, and humanities disciplines.
Zyzzogeton will take place on Tuesday, April 21, from 3 – 4:30 PM in Hagfors Center.
Those who need any disability-related accommodation to fully participate in this event are encouraged to contact University Events at events@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1104. Remember to have the name, date, and time of the event with you when contacting their office. Please allow for sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
Visit the Zyzzogeton website for more information and for a complete list of presenters and research abstracts.
submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu
Spring is here, so are the plants
Come join us tomorrow, Wednesday, April 15th, for indoor planting/potting, and you can take them with you
Wednesday, April 15th
Time: 12pm-1pm
Location: CWC Group Room
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submitted by green5@augsburg.edu
Join the Augsburg University Concert Band for an exciting afternoon of music on Sunday. The concert will feature the Augsburg Flute Ensemble and works by Michele Fernández, John Mackey, Omar Thomas, Frank Ticheli, and Satoshi Yagisawa.
Date: Sunday, April 19
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Hoversten Chapel
Cost: Free
submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu
Meet with Ted Vickerman ’02 , Financial Consultant with TIAA. Ted is an Augsburg alum and served as Head Coach for the men’s and women’s golf teams frin 2005-2014. He has been in the financial services industry since 2018 and was an advisor at Thrivent Financial, Ameriprise and G4 Wealth Advisors before joining TIAA earlier this year. Ted is excited to provide one-on-one advice for Augsburg employees.
Ted will be on campus Tuesday, April 28 and Friday, May 8. Sign up for a one-on-one consultation today at tiaa.org/schedulenow or by calling 800-842-2252.
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No matter where you are in life—whether you’re just getting started or
planning for retirement—a session with a financial consultant can help
you create a plan for your goals. And, it’s at no additional cost as a part of
your retirement plan. You’ll get answers to these questions and more:
– Am I invested in the appropriate mix of investments to help meet my
goals?
– Am I saving enough to create the retirement income I need?
– How do I take income from my retirement account once I stop
working?
Be sure to have investment, retirment, and savings financial statements on hand
for your meeting.
submitted by mendezm@augsburg.edu
Thinking about graduate or professional school? Join us for Graduate School Prep Week + Graduate School Fair!
Events include:
Graduate School 101 – April 20th | 12-1pm | Marshall Room, Christensen Center
Zyzzogeton – April 21st | 3-3:30pm | Hagfors Center
How to Write a CV – April 22nd | 12-1pm | Marshall Room, Christensen Center
Graduate School Fair – April 23rd | 11am – 1pm | Hagfors Lobby
At the Graduate School Fair, meet graduate program representatives, explore over 16 university programs (including Augsburg’s Graduate Programs), and get your questions answered—all in one place!
Bonus: Attend events throughout the week for a chance to win Bose QuietComfort headphones—each event attended earns you a raffle entry!
Students can register and view event details on Handshake. Open to all majors and class years.
Hosted by the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work in collaboration with URGO.
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Members of the Augsburg Community,
You are invited to participate in a study focusing on the mental health impact of Operation Metro Surge, in which the Department of Homeland Security sent approximately 3000 ICE and Border Control agents to the Twin Cities beginning in December 2025 and officially lasting through mid-February of 2026.
Prof. James Vela-McConnell, in the Department of Sociology here at Augsburg, is conducting an anonymous survey that is intended to further document the impact of this event on our community and ourselves and you are invited to participate. This online survey should take approximately 30 minutes and can be completed at your convenience. At the end of the survey, you will have the opportunity to enter a raffle for one of six $50 gift cards or one of eight $25 gift. Alternatively, the raffle winners may choose to donate the value of their gift card to a local organization working to support immigrant residents of the Twin Cities metro.
To take the survey, check your emails for your invitation to participate or simply click on the link below for the flyer with the link & QR code.
Also, we are hoping to include as many residents of the Twin Cities area as possible in this research on the mental health impact of Operation Metro Surge. Please feel free forward the flyer and invite your local family, friends, neighbors, etc. to participate. Anyone who lives and/or works in the Twin Cities and is 18 years of age or older may participate.
Thank you in advance for your participation.
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The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
04/13/2026: Summer Student Research Assistant 2026
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000120544617-summer-student-research-assistant-2026
04/13/2026: Student: PsyD Graduate Research Assistant 26-27
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000120481337-student-psyd-graduate-research-assistant-26-27
04/09/2026: Student: Residence Life Summer Employment
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000119684227-student-residence-life-summer-employment
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The Student Research Assistant will contribute to an ongoing project funded by the National Science Foundation to develop community-based datasets for:
– evaluation using artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms
– increasing student competency in fundamental community-based research tasks such as data curation, analysis, and evaluation.
submitted by murdockf@augsburg.edu
Join us in Hagfors 150A at 3pm on Friday, 4/17 for some creative writing activities as well as a discussion on process and publishing fiction, led by Lindsay Starck, Director of Augsburg’s MFA Program. Participants will also have the opportunity to submit their work to be featured in the 51st issue of Thó Wiŋ Magazine, Augsburg’s official literary arts publication.
Snacks and drinks will be provided!
RSVP:
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Join us for our final How We Thrive talk of the year.
Chris Dixon is Augsburg University men’s and women’s track and field head coach as well as the Assistant Athletic Director and Director of Athletic Diversity and Inclusion. Chris has also been a DI college athlete, an entrepreneur, a health and fitness education and wellness consultant, and a dad. Come and hear what Chris has to share about how he thrives in our world.
HOW WE THRIVE: STORIES OF WHAT IT MEANS TO THRIVE – TOGETHER.
Chris Dixon
Wednesday April 22, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel
