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Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:50 am for a chapel service of music and scripture. Brian De Young, Campus Ministry Musician, and students from the woodwinds studio will play in chapel today.
Augsburg University News and Announcements
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Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:50 am for a chapel service of music and scripture. Brian De Young, Campus Ministry Musician, and students from the woodwinds studio will play in chapel today.
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
We are pleased to extend an invitation to join us in welcoming to campus Dr. Christopher P. Lehman, Professor of History in the Department of Ethnic and Women’s Studies at St. Cloud State University, author of the 2020 Minnesota Book Award winner, Slavery’s Reach and It Took Courage: Eliza Winston’s Quest for Freedom. Lehman will discuss his most recent book about Eliza Winston, an enslaved woman who fought for and won her freedom in Minnesota in 1860.
In honor of Winston’s courage to claim her rights, we will follow the lecture with a Know Your Rights! Say Them Loud! Training led by the Mixed Blood Theater. You’ll get the chance to practice saying your rights with professional actors, building the confidence to do so boldly, if necessary.
Monday, March 9th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Marshall Room, Christensen Center
To learn more about the life of Eliza Winston and slavery in Minnesota, you can visit the exhibit that Dr. Lehman helped curate at the Hennepin History Museum, Winston: A Woman’s Fight for Freedom in Minnesota (https://hennepinhistory.org/avada_portfolio/winston/). The exhibit is up until October of 2027.
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
submitted by sinchej@augsburg.edu
Wednesday, March 25th, 2026 from 5:30pm – 7:30pm, located in Hagfors Center 150ABC
submitted by vaneck@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Biology Department’s rooftop greenhouse grows an appreciation for and deeper understanding of the plants of our planet. The greenhouse is open to the Augsburg campus community on the first Friday of every month this semester, from noon to 3pm. The Augsburg community is invited to come see what we’ve got growing on, enjoy the tropical atmosphere and marvel at hundreds of plant species from all over the world.
The next First Friday is this week, March 6, 12pm—3pm. The greenhouse is located on the 4th floor of the Hagfors Center.
Stay updated on greenhouse activities by following us on Instagram!
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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.
UPDATE: The Interfaith Scholars course now fulfills the Augsburg Experience requirement!
submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu
Do you feel a deep spiritual connection to nature? Eco-Spirituality is a worldview and practice that views nature as sacred and celebrates the interconnection between nature and humanity. Join us for an exploration of Eco- Spirituality leading up to the Interfaith Symposium: Healing the Earth, Healing Ourselves (March 25).
What: Conversation on Eco-Spirituality
When: Thursday, March 12, 6:30-7:30 pm
Where: OGC100
Who: Anyone from the Augsburg community is welcome
Special guest:
Kieran Morris is a farmer, guide, historian, martial arts teacher, woodsman and community organizer. He has called the forests and waters of Mni Sota Makoce home all his life.
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Auggie Doggies Day is here again 🙂 Join us on Wednesday, March 4th, from 12:00pm – 1:00pm in CWC Lobby.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DVMj2LMEci7/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
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Join us to de-stress with the help of specially crafted sounds and rhythms designed to relax and center your mind and body. Enjoy the free food, free drinks, and free relaxing time. Please save the dates and sign up here:
When: Tuesday, March 10th
Time: 6pm-8pm
Location; Foss, Chapel
**Limited spot – first 25 people only**
https://www.instagram.com/p/DT0s6fkERL7/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
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The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
02/27/2026: Graduate Assistant, Men’s Soccer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000111903492-graduate-assistant-men-s-soccer
02/27/2026: Graduate Assistant, Cross Country
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000111903670-graduate-assistant-cross-country
02/27/2026: Graduate Assistant, Track and Field
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000111903615-graduate-assistant-track-and-field
02/27/2026: Graduate Assistant, Football
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000111900781-graduate-assistant-football
02/27/2026: Graduate Assistant, Women’s Lacrosse
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000111901631-graduate-assistant-women-s-lacrosse
02/27/2026: Graduate Assistant, Women’s Swimming and Diving
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000111901945-graduate-assistant-women-s-swimming-and-diving
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Dear Augsburg Community,
The Staff Senate is excited to announce that nominations are now open for our annual Staff Appreciation Awards! This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize the incredible staff members who go above and beyond to support our students, their colleagues, and the mission of Augsburg University.
We are seeking nominations for the following two categories:
Outstanding Staff Award: Recognizes staff members who have made significant contributions over the past year through exceptional service, collaborative work across departments, a commitment to equity and inclusion, and creative problem-solving.
Outstanding Newcomer Award: Honors a staff member who has been at Augsburg for two years or less (as of March 1) and has already made a significant impact on campus life.
Nomination Details:
Who can nominate? Any current member of the campus community—staff, faculty, or students—is welcome to submit a nomination.
Deadline: All nominations must be submitted by Friday, March 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m..
How to Nominate: Please complete the Staff Appreciation Nomination Form.
Save the Date! Please join us for the in-person Staff Appreciation Event to celebrate our nominees and award winners:
Date: Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Time: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Hoversten Chapel, Foss Hall
Sincerely-
Your Staff Senators for the 25/26 academic year
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Join the PA Program and support the International Institute of Minnesota Saturday April 25th at 10 am for a 5k walk/run to benefit the institution and our PA program! Every participant gets a t-shirt and the first 70 to sign up get a free water bottle!
The event is at Bde Maka Ska and anyone can join, so invite your friends and family. Registration ends April 10th.
Learn more and sign up below! Registration is $35, students are $25, and kids 12 and under are free!
submitted by myers@augsburg.edu
Janice Dames, Administrative Assistant for Campus Ministry will be retiring soon. She will be sharing her story of thriving followed by a reception in her honor. Please come to celebrate and thank Janice with the rest of our community.
HOW WE THRIVE: STORIES OF WHAT IT MEANS TO THRIVE – TOGETHER.
Janice Dames
Wednesday March 4, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel
submitted by myers@augsburg.edu
We are now taking applications for the 2026-2027 cohort of Christensen Scholars. Apply at the link below by Friday March 27, 2026.
Christensen Scholars spend a year in community exploring questions of faith, identity, and vocation through a Christian theological lens. Students should be open to engaging seriously and openly with these topics, but it is not a requirement that a student be an active member of a faith community. Applicants need only be open to sharing about and listening to a diverse set of perspectives within the Christian tradition.
BENEFITS:
• Develop a deeper understanding of your own vocation in a caring community.
• Create a deeper sense of belonging among your peers.
• Learn new ways to live out your faith on a daily basis within the community.
• Experience a remote mountain retreat center in the middle of winter.
• Receive a small scholarship and a $500.00 stipend to cover expenses.
• All-expenses-paid winter pilgrimage in mid-January.
• 4 upper division Religion credits (can be used toward your major or minor)
NOTE: RLN 100 is a prerequisite for this year-long course. We will gather every other Thursday evening (6pm-8pm), both Fall and Spring semesters. Additionally, the pilgrimage during the end of your winter break in January 2027 is mandatory. Students admitted are expected to have good attendance and participation in the sessions and on the trip in order to earn course credit.
Christensen Scholars program is co-led by Dr. Jeremy Myers (myers@ausburg.edu) from the Christensen Center for Vocation and Rev. John Schwehn (schwehn@augsburg.edu) from Campus Ministry.
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The 2026-2027 priority deadline for returning students FAFSA is June 30th, 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.
submitted by lohmannm@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg PA program is seeking people who are interested in being a genitourinary (GU) simulated patient for our Physician Associate students. The patient will provide students with the opportunity to examine reproductive anatomy and learn to perform a thorough and patient-centered pelvic and speculum exam.
GU simulated patients need to have an intact uterus, cervix, and ovaries (no history of hysterectomy). Reimbursement is $65 per pelvic exam, with an average of 6-7 exams per session. The lab day will be 4/9/26 from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Please email lohmannm@augsburg.edu if you are interested or if you have any questions or concerns.
submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu
In our digital lives data is at the heart of it. Augsburg has been trusted with data on our students, employees, alumni and donors. Your login information provides a key into Augsburg and that key needs to be protected. Also, as part of Augsburg’s Title IV financial aid requirements and insurance requirements employees must complete training twice a year for Augsburg to be compliant.
Employees will see notification emails coming later this week from system@litmos.com which is the training platform.
You may also go to
Inside Augsburg -> Administrative Tasks -> Training -> Cyber Security Training.
The content should take you less than 30 minutes to complete.
Thank you for completing this training. These topics can also apply to your personal digital life. This season the training will teach you about Generative AI and provide tips for avoiding holiday scams.
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
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
We are pleased to extend an invitation to join us in welcoming to campus Dr. Christopher P. Lehman, Professor of History in the Department of Ethnic and Women’s Studies at St. Cloud State University, author of the 2020 Minnesota Book Award winner, Slavery’s Reach and It Took Courage: Eliza Winston’s Quest for Freedom. Lehman will discuss his most recent book about Eliza Winston, an enslaved woman who fought for and won her freedom in Minnesota in 1860.
In honor of Winston’s courage to claim her rights, we will follow the lecture with a Know Your Rights! Say Them Loud! Training led by the Mixed Blood Theater. You’ll get the chance to practice saying your rights with professional actors, building the confidence to do so boldly, if necessary.
Monday, March 9th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Marshall Room, Christensen Center
To learn more about the life of Eliza Winston and slavery in Minnesota, you can visit the exhibit that Dr. Lehman helped curate at the Hennepin History Museum, Winston: A Woman’s Fight for Freedom in Minnesota (https://hennepinhistory.org/avada_portfolio/winston/). The exhibit is up until October of 2027.
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.
Ever been to the President’s Office? President Pribbenow is hosting our next Open House on Wednesday, March 11⋅10:00 – 11:00am.
There will be plenty of Augsburg memorabilia to show off, tasty treats, and good cheer.
Join us!
Also, save the date for the Annual Staff Appreciation
Wednesday, April 1⋅3:00 – 4:30pm
We’re now accepting nominations through March 13th.
submitted by philldal@augsburg.edu
URGO’s March Newsletter features the Innovation Scholars’ Team and Student Profile, as well as Updates on Nationally Competitive Scholarships!
submitted by bergman1@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Symphony Orchestra, directed by Mark Elliot Bergman, presents Tradition and Transformation on Friday, March 6, at 7:00 PM in Sateren Auditorium.
This concert features dynamic orchestral repertoire, including:
+ The Old Boatman by Florence Price
+ Pavanne, Idyll, and Bacchanal by Edgar Bainton
+ La Follia by Antonio Vivaldi.
Together, these works reflect how composers engage with musical traditions across eras and cultural contexts, from the Baroque period to the twentieth century. We hope you will join us for this evening of orchestral music!
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Breathe, Move, Be. Start your week with 30 minutes of being, not doing. Today Tiffany Moore, yoga instructor and Coordinator of Student Teaching, will lead mindfulness in Hoversten Chapel at 12:00 – 12:20 pm.
submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu
While we use our mobile phones daily we may not think about privacy and our mobile device. Here’s a 1-page tip sheet on some things you can do to improve your privacy on your mobile phone. These tips are good for anyone who has a mobile phone.
submitted by bloyere@augsburg.edu
My name is Evan Bloyer, and I am a graduate student in the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program here at Augsburg University. My clinical research project is understanding how Tinder use impacts mental health outcomes, particularly self-esteem and body esteem. I have received Augsburg University’s IRB approval and am able to collect data from eligible participants. To participate, please click on the link below. Email me at bloyere@augsburg.edu for any questions or concerns. If you participate, you will be eligible for a raffle for one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.
submitted by belik@augsburg.edu
On Saturday, February 28, five Augsburg students combined with a St. Thomas student to form two 3-member teams to compete at the annual Konhauser Problemfest hosted this year by the University of St. Thomas. The students tackled 10 challenging mathematical problems, competing against 18 other teams from Carleton, Macalester, St. Olaf, and St. Thomas.
Representing Augsburg were: Addison McCarl, Bailey Angell, Grant Lillehei, Keenan Rodriguez, and Taylor Fritz, providing for a nice mix of Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, and Physics majors.
Thanks for a great representation of Augsburg!
submitted by mendezm@augsburg.edu
What: Career Exploration Day
When: Tues March 3rd, 2026 from 12-5pm
Where: Hagfors
Who: Required for 1st/2nd Year Students
Career Exploration Day is a campus-wide initiative designed to help early-stage college students explore career possibilities, build essential professional competencies, and connect their academic studies to real-world opportunities. Students will gain exposure to diverse career paths, learn practical skills, and buildawareness of professional opportunities.
Schedule at a Glance:
12:00-1:15pm Check-in / Lunch in the cafeteria
1:30-2:15pm Session 1, Hagfors
2:30-3:15pm Session 2, Hagfors
3:30-4:15pm Session 3, Hagfors
Register in 2 Easy Steps:
1) Review the STUDENT GUIDE for workshop descriptions. Note which workshops you’d like to attend. https://www.canva.com/design/DAHA5P5OanY/Iflr1agx8hGEXRIBV5P-GQ/view?utm_content=DAHA5P5OanY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h7f27ab8254
2) Register for the event and workshops.
submitted by bloyere@augsburg.edu
My name is Evan Bloyer, and I am a graduate student in the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program here at Augsburg University. My clinical research project is understanding how Tinder use impacts mental health outcomes, particularly self-esteem and body esteem. I have received Augsburg University’s IRB approval and am able to collect data from eligible participants. To participate, please click on the link below. Email me at bloyere@augsburg.edu for any questions or concerns. If you participate, you will be eligible for a raffle for one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.
submitted by bjorkluw@augsburg.edu
The Registrar and Student Financial Services office (The Enrollment Center) is closing early today, Friday, February 27th at 3pm.
We will resume our regular business hours on Monday, March 2, at 10 a.m. If you have urgent questions, please feel free to email us at registrar@augsburg.edu or studentfinances@augsburg.edu, and we will respond as soon as possible.
We appreciate your understanding!
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The Augsburg University Concert Band, under the direction of Kenneth Green II, will present a concert featuring compositions by Johann Sebastian Bach, Jodie Blackshaw, Katahj Copley, Viet Cuong, John Mackey, and Dwayne Milburn.
submitted by mendezm@augsburg.edu
What: Career Exploration Day
When: Tues March 3rd, 2026 from 12-5pm
Where: Hagfors
Who: Required for 1st/2nd Year Students
Career Exploration Day is a campus-wide initiative designed to help early-stage college students explore career possibilities, build essential professional competencies, and connect their academic studies to real-world opportunities. Students will gain exposure to diverse career paths, learn practical skills, and build awareness of professional opportunities.
Schedule at a Glance:
12:00-1:15pm Check-in / Lunch in the cafeteria
1:30-2:15pm Session 1, Hagfors
2:30-3:15pm Session 2, Hagfors
3:30-4:15pm Session 3, Hagfors
Register in 2 Easy Steps:
1) Review the STUDENT GUIDE for workshop descriptions. Note which workshops you’d like to attend. https://www.canva.com/design/DAHA5P5OanY/Iflr1agx8hGEXRIBV5P-GQ/view?utm_content=DAHA5P5OanY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h7f27ab8254
2) Register for the event and workshops.
submitted by devries@augsburg.edu
Join the Batalden Fellows in Applied Ethics for a 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.
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>
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 participant gets a t-shirt and the first 70 to sign up get a free water bottle!
The event is at Bde Maka Ska and anyone can join, so invite your friends and family. Registration ends April 10th.
Learn more and sign up below! Registration is $35, students are $25, and kids 12 and under are free!
submitted by klobassa@augsburg.edu
The SYSA is part of the Ruffalo Noel Levitz suite of surveys, which also includes the College Student Inventory (CSI) and Mid-Year Student Survey (MYSA), and measures students’ academic motivation, general coping skills and receptivity to assistance. We are in the process of piloting the Second Year Student Assessment (SYSA) with our second-year Auggies through March 4. The SYSA (as well as the other RNL surveys) provide helpful information for how we can best support student success. After closing the survey on March 4, a team of staff and faculty will meet individually with students to discuss results.
Please encourage second year students with whom you work to complete the survey.
Second-year students can complete the survey using the following link, and will need their Augsburg student ID number:
https://studentsurvey.ruffalonl.com/AugsburgUniversity/SYSA2025-26
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
We are pleased to extend an invitation to join us in welcoming to campus Dr. Christopher P. Lehman, Professor of History in the Department of Ethnic and Women’s Studies at St. Cloud State University, author of the 2020 Minnesota Book Award winner, Slavery’s Reach and It Took Courage: Eliza Winston’s Quest for Freedom. Lehman will discuss his most recent book about Eliza Winston, an enslaved woman who fought for and won her freedom in Minnesota in 1860. In honor of Winston’s courage to claim her rights, we will follow the lecture with a Know Your Rights! Say Them Loud! Training led by the Mixed Blood Theater. You’ll get the chance to practice saying your rights with professional actors, building the confidence to do so boldly, if necessary.
Monday, March 9th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Marshall Room, Christensen Center
To learn more about the life of Eliza Winston and slavery in Minnesota, you can visit the exhibit that Dr. Lehman helped curate at the Hennepin History Museum, Winston: A Woman’s Fight for Freedom in Minnesota (https://hennepinhistory.org/avada_portfolio/winston/). The exhibit is up until October of 2027.
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
submitted by myers@augsburg.edu
We are now taking applications for the 2026-2027 cohort of Christensen Scholars. Apply at the link below by Friday March 27, 2026.
Christensen Scholars spend a year in community exploring questions of faith, identity, and vocation through a Christian theological lens. Students should be open to engaging seriously and openly with these topics, but it is not a requirement that a student be an active member of a faith community. Applicants need only be open to sharing about and listening to a diverse set of perspectives within the Christian tradition.
BENEFITS:
• Develop a deeper understanding of your own vocation in a caring community.
• Create a deeper sense of belonging among your peers.
• Learn new ways to live out your faith on a daily basis within the community.
• Experience a remote mountain retreat center in the middle of winter.
• Receive a small scholarship and a $500.00 stipend to cover expenses.
• All-expenses-paid winter pilgrimage in mid-January.
• 4 upper division Religion credits (can be used toward your major or minor)
NOTE: RLN 100 is a prerequisite for this year-long course. We will gather every other Thursday evening (6pm-8pm), both Fall and Spring semesters. Additionally, the pilgrimage during the end of your winter break in January 2027 is mandatory. Students admitted are expected to have good attendance and participation in the sessions and on the trip in order to earn course credit.
Christensen Scholars program is co-led by Dr. Jeremy Myers (myers@ausburg.edu) from the Christensen Center for Vocation and Rev. John Schwehn (schwehn@augsburg.edu) from Campus Ministry.
submitted by sorensj1@augsburg.edu
On Thursday, March 5 at 7 pm, the Department of Mathematics, Data Science, and Computer Science is hosting a screening of the film Counted Out in Science 123. All are welcome to attend.
This 90 minute 2024 film explores the idea that mathematics should be for everyone:
In our current information economy, math is everywhere. The people we date, the news we see, the influence of our votes, the candidates who win elections, the education we have access to, the jobs we get—all of it is underwritten by an invisible layer of math that few of us understand, or even notice.
But whether we know it or not, our numeric literacy—whether we can speak the language of math—is a critical determinant of social and economic power.
Through a mosaic of personal stories, expert interviews, and scenes of math transformation in action, Counted Out shows what’s at risk if we keep the status quo. Do we want an America in which most of us don’t consider ourselves “math people”? Where math proficiency goes down as students grow up? Or do we want a country where everyone can understand the math that undergirds our society—and can help shape it?
submitted by myers@augsburg.edu
Janice Dames, Administrative Assistant for Campus Ministry will be retiring soon. She will be sharing her story of thriving followed by a reception in her honor. Please come to celebrate and thank Janice with the rest of our community.
HOW WE THRIVE: STORIES OF WHAT IT MEANS TO THRIVE – TOGETHER.
Janice Dames
Wednesday March 4, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel
submitted by khanss@augsburg.edu
As-salamualaikum! My name is Sana Khan and I am currently a clinical psychology doctoral study student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about how the mental health and religiosity of Muslim college students is impacted by Islamophobia and I would love to have you be a part of my study! The study will consist of an initial screener to make sure eligibility criteria is met and then scheduling an interview in which I ask you questions about your demographics and experience as a Muslim college student as related to Islam, religiosity, and Islamophobia. The interview should take approximately 25 minutes to 35 minutes to complete. To thank you for your participation, upon completion of your interview, there will be an option at the end for you to enter your information to receive a $10 Visa gift card. If you are interested in participating, please contact me at my email listed below. I appreciate you taking time to consider being a part of my project. Please contact Sana Khan at khanss@augsburg.edu to determine eligibility.
submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu
While we use our mobile phones daily we may not think about privacy and our mobile device. Here’s a 1-page tip sheet on some things you can do to improve your privacy on your mobile phone. These tips are good for anyone who has a mobile phone.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 12:00 pm to hear Paul C. Pribbenow, Augsburg University President, preach.
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.
submitted by bloyere@augsburg.edu
My name is Evan Bloyer, and I am a graduate student in the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program here at Augsburg University. My clinical research project is understanding how Tinder use impacts mental health outcomes, particularly self-esteem and body esteem. I have received Augsburg University’s IRB approval and am able to collect data from eligible participants. To participate, please click on the link below. Email me at bloyere@augsburg.edu for any questions or concerns. If you participate, you will be eligible for a raffle for one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.
submitted by publicsafety@augsburg.edu
Members of the Augsburg community have reported experiencing issues accessing campus doors with their fob and/or ID card, beginning last night and continuing today. The Department of Public Safety is working with our vendor on-site to troubleshoot the issue. We believe the problem has been identified and should be resolved soon. In the meantime, if you experience challenges accessing a particular door, please contact DPS at 612-330-1717 for assistance.
Thank you for your patience as our team works diligently to resolve the issue.
submitted by mendezm@augsburg.edu
What: Career Exploration Day
When: Tues March 3rd, 2026 from 12-5pm
Where: Hagfors
Who: Required for 1st/2nd Year Students
Career Exploration Day is a campus-wide initiative designed to help early-stage college students explore career possibilities, build essential professional competencies, and connect their academic studies to real-world opportunities. Students will gain exposure to diverse career paths, learn practical skills, and buildawareness of professional opportunities.
Schedule at a Glance:
12:00-1:15pm Check-in / Lunch in the cafeteria
1:30-2:15pm Session 1, Hagfors
2:30-3:15pm Session 2, Hagfors
3:30-4:15pm Session 3, Hagfors
Register in 2 Easy Steps:
1) Review the STUDENT GUIDE for workshop descriptions. Note which workshops you’d like to attend. https://www.canva.com/design/DAHA5P5OanY/Iflr1agx8hGEXRIBV5P-GQ/view?utm_content=DAHA5P5OanY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h7f27ab8254
2) Register for the event and workshops.
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 participant gets a t-shirt and the first 70 to sign up get a free water bottle!
The event is at Bde Maka Ska and anyone can join, so invite your friends and family. Registration ends April 10th.
Learn more and sign up below! Registration is $35, students are $25, and kids 12 and under are free!
submitted by myers@augsburg.edu
We are now taking applications for the 2026-2027 cohort of Christensen Scholars. Apply at the link below by Friday March 27, 2026.
Christensen Scholars spend a year in community exploring questions of faith, identity, and vocation through a Christian theological lens. Students should be open to engaging seriously and openly with these topics, but it is not a requirement that a student be an active member of a faith community. Applicants need only be open to sharing about and listening to a diverse set of perspectives within the Christian tradition.
BENEFITS:
• Develop a deeper understanding of your own vocation in a caring community.
• Create a deeper sense of belonging among your peers.
• Learn new ways to live out your faith on a daily basis within the community.
• Experience a remote mountain retreat center in the middle of winter.
• Receive a small scholarship and a $500.00 stipend to cover expenses.
• All-expenses-paid winter pilgrimage in mid-January.
• 4 upper division Religion credits (can be used toward your major or minor)
NOTE: RLN 100 is a prerequisite for this year-long course. We will gather every other Thursday evening (6pm-8pm), both Fall and Spring semesters. Additionally, the pilgrimage during the end of your winter break in January 2027 is mandatory. Students admitted are expected to have good attendance and participation in the sessions and on the trip in order to earn course credit.
Christensen Scholars program is co-led by Dr. Jeremy Myers (myers@ausburg.edu) from the Christensen Center for Vocation and Rev. John Schwehn (schwehn@augsburg.edu) from Campus Ministry.
submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu
While we use our mobile phones daily we may not think about privacy and our mobile device. Here’s a 1-page tip sheet on some things you can do to improve your privacy on your mobile phone. These tips are good for anyone who has a mobile phone.
submitted by green5@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg University Concert Band, under the direction of Kenneth Green II, will present a concert featuring compositions by Johann Sebastian Bach, Jodie Blackshaw, Katahj Copley, Viet Cuong, John Mackey, and Dwayne Milburn.
submitted by khanss@augsburg.edu
As-salamualaikum! My name is Sana Khan and I am currently a clinical psychology doctoral study student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about how the mental health and religiosity of Muslim college students is impacted by Islamophobia and I would love to have you be a part of my study! The study will consist of an initial screener to make sure eligibility criteria is met and then scheduling an interview in which I ask you questions about your demographics and experience as a Muslim college student as related to Islam, religiosity, and Islamophobia. The interview should take approximately 25 minutes to 35 minutes to complete. To thank you for your participation, upon completion of your interview, there will be an option at the end for you to enter your information to receive a $10 Visa gift card. If you are interested in participating, please contact me at my email listed below. I appreciate you taking time to consider being a part of my project. Please contact Sana Khan at khanss@augsburg.edu to determine eligibility.
submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu
Join us for a conversation with Che Ramirez on “activating 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.
submitted by devries@augsburg.edu
Join the Batalden Fellows in Applied Ethics for a 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.
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>
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
We are pleased to extend an invitation to join us in welcoming to campus Dr. Christopher P. Lehman, Professor of History in the Department of Ethnic and Women’s Studies at St. Cloud State University, author of the 2020 Minnesota Book Award winner, Slavery’s Reach and It Took Courage: Eliza Winston’s Quest for Freedom. Lehman will discuss his most recent book about Eliza Winston, an enslaved woman who fought for and won her freedom in Minnesota in 1860. In honor of Winston’s courage to claim her rights, we will follow the lecture with a Know Your Rights! Say Them Loud! Training led by the Mixed Blood Theater. You’ll get the chance to practice saying your rights with professional actors, building the confidence to do so boldly, if necessary.
Monday, March 9th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Marshall Room, Christensen Center
To learn more about the life of Eliza Winston and slavery in Minnesota, you can visit the exhibit that Dr. Lehman helped curate at the Hennepin History Museum, Winston: A Woman’s Fight for Freedom in Minnesota (https://hennepinhistory.org/avada_portfolio/winston/). The exhibit is up until October of 2027.
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
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:50 am for a Black History Month themed chapel honoring the Rev. Jesse Jackson. Pastor Babette Chatman, presiding, Dante Austin, reader, and music performed by Danielle Roberson, JJ Jordan, Kent Goodroad, Alyssa Schwitzer, and Brian De Young.
submitted by klobassa@augsburg.edu
The SYSA is part of the Ruffalo Noel Levitz suite of surveys, which also includes the College Student Inventory (CSI) and Mid-Year Student Survey (MYSA), and measures students’ academic motivation, general coping skills and receptivity to assistance. We are in the process of piloting the Second Year Student Assessment (SYSA) with our second-year Auggies through February 27. The SYSA (as well as the other RNL surveys) provide helpful information for how we can best support student success. After closing the survey on February 27, a team of staff and faculty will meet individually with students to discuss results. Please encourage second year students with whom you work to complete the survey.
Second-year students can complete the survey using the following link, and will need their Augsburg student ID number:
https://studentsurvey.ruffalonl.com/AugsburgUniversity/SYSA2025-26
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.
submitted by bloyere@augsburg.edu
My name is Evan Bloyer, and I am a graduate student in the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program here at Augsburg University. My clinical research project is understanding how Tinder use impacts mental health outcomes, particularly self-esteem and body esteem. I have received Augsburg University’s IRB approval and am able to collect data from eligible participants. To participate, please click on the link below. Email me at bloyere@augsburg.edu for any questions or concerns. If you participate, you will be eligible for a raffle for one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.
submitted by 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.
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.
submitted by klobassa@augsburg.edu
The SYSA is part of the Ruffalo Noel Levitz suite of surveys, which also includes the College Student Inventory (CSI) and Mid-Year Student Survey (MYSA), and measures students’ academic motivation, general coping skills and receptivity to assistance. We are in the process of piloting the Second Year Student Assessment (SYSA) with our second-year Auggies through February 27. The SYSA (as well as the other RNL surveys) provide helpful information for how we can best support student success. After closing the survey on February 27, a team of staff and faculty will meet individually with students to discuss results. Please encourage second year students with whom you work to complete the survey.
Second-year students can complete the survey using the following link, and will need their Augsburg student ID number:
https://studentsurvey.ruffalonl.com/AugsburgUniversity/SYSA2025-26
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 participant gets a t-shirt and the first 70 to sign up get a free water bottle!
The event is at Bde Maka Ska and anyone can join, so invite your friends and family. Registration ends April 10th.
Learn more and sign up below! Registration is $35, students are $25, and kids 12 and under are free!
submitted by green5@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg University Concert Band, under the direction of Dr. Kenneth Green II, will present a concert featuring compositions by Johann Sebastian Bach, Jodie Blackshaw, Katahj Copley, Viet Cuong, John Mackey, and Dwayne Milburn.
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.
submitted by myers@augsburg.edu
We are now taking applications for the 2026-2027 cohort of Christensen Scholars. Apply at the link below by Friday March 27, 2026.
Christensen Scholars spend a year in community exploring questions of faith, identity, and vocation through a Christian theological lens. Students should be open to engaging seriously and openly with these topics, but it is not a requirement that a student be an active member of a faith community. Applicants need only be open to sharing about and listening to a diverse set of perspectives within the Christian tradition.
BENEFITS:
• Develop a deeper understanding of your own vocation in a caring community.
• Create a deeper sense of belonging among your peers.
• Learn new ways to live out your faith on a daily basis within the community.
• Experience a remote mountain retreat center in the middle of winter.
• Receive a small scholarship and a $500.00 stipend to cover expenses.
• All-expenses-paid winter pilgrimage in mid-January.
• 4 upper division Religion credits (can be used toward your major or minor)
NOTE: RLN 100 is a prerequisite for this year-long course. We will gather every other Thursday evening (6pm-8pm), both Fall and Spring semesters. Additionally, the pilgrimage during the end of your winter break in January 2027 is mandatory. Students admitted are expected to have good attendance and participation in the sessions and on the trip in order to earn course credit.
Christensen Scholars program is co-led by Dr. Jeremy Myers (myers@ausburg.edu) from the Christensen Center for Vocation and Rev. John Schwehn (schwehn@augsburg.edu) from Campus Ministry.
submitted by devries@augsburg.edu
Join the Batalden Fellows in Applied Ethics for a 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.
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>
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.
submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu
We are excited to welcome Rev. Jen Bailey as the keynote speaker for the 2026 interfaith symposium. Jen is an interfaith leader working at the intersection of investing in the leadership of young people and the vitality of the natural environment. Jen will speak on the theme Healing the Earth, Healing Ourselves.
Date: Wednesday, March 25
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm keynote
1:00 – 2:00 pm lunch
Location: Sateren Auditorium (keynote), Hoversten Chapel (lunch)
All Augsburg community members are welcome to attend the keynote and lunch (at no cost). If you plan to attend the lunch you must register (including students).
The event will also be livestreamed – stay tuned for a registration link for the virtual option.
submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu
Join us for a conversation with Che Ramirez on “activating 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.
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.
submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu
Join us to de-stress with the help of specially crafted sounds and rhythms designed to relax and center your mind and body.
Enjoy the free food, free drinks, and free relaxing time. Please save the dates and sign up here:
When: Tuesday, March 10th
Time: 6pm-8pm
Location; Foss, Chapel
https://www.instagram.com/p/DT0s6fkERL7/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
submitted by kelleyf@augsburg.edu
Hi QIPOC, AISA, and Auggies! We are collaborating on an event happening tomorrow, 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 developing connections with you all.
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
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
We are pleased to extend an invitation to join us in welcoming to campus Dr. Christopher P. Lehman, Professor of History in the Department of Ethnic and Women’s Studies at St. Cloud State University, author of the 2020 Minnesota Book Award winner, Slavery’s Reach and It Took Courage: Eliza Winston’s Quest for Freedom. Lehman will discuss his most recent book about Eliza Winston, an enslaved woman who fought for and won her freedom in Minnesota in 1860. In honor of Winston’s courage to claim her rights, we will follow the lecture with a Know Your Rights! Say Them Loud! Training led by the Mixed Blood Theater. You’ll get the chance to practice saying your rights with professional actors, building the confidence to do so boldly, if necessary.
Monday, March 9th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Marshall Room, Christensen Center
To learn more about the life of Eliza Winston and slavery in Minnesota, you can visit the exhibit that Dr. Lehman helped curate at the Hennepin History Museum, Winston: A Woman’s Fight for Freedom in Minnesota (https://hennepinhistory.org/avada_portfolio/winston/). The exhibit is up until October of 2027.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:50 am to hear Mo Cobbins, Augsburg University Student Ministries deacon, share about important Black leaders as part of Black History Month.
submitted by klobassa@augsburg.edu
The SYSA is part of the Ruffalo Noel Levitz suite of surveys, which also includes the College Student Inventory (CSI) and Mid-Year Student Survey (MYSA), and measures students’ academic motivation, general coping skills and receptivity to assistance. We are in the process of piloting the Second Year Student Assessment (SYSA) with our second-year Auggies through February 27. The SYSA (as well as the other RNL surveys) provide helpful information for how we can best support student success. After closing the survey on February 27, a team of staff and faculty will meet individually with students to discuss results. Please encourage second year students with whom you work to complete the survey.
Second-year students can complete the survey using the following link, and will need their Augsburg student ID number:
https://studentsurvey.ruffalonl.com/AugsburgUniversity/SYSA2025-26
submitted by hansonjl@augsburg.edu
Looking for a photo or video camera kit?
We have several Canon T5i Kits with a DSLR Canon Camera, a 50mm lens with UV filter, 2 batteries, a microphone, and a hard carrying case for sale.
Used. $600.
Please email hansonjl@augsburg.edu if interested.
submitted by hansonjl@augsburg.edu
Oculus Go Headset, Controller, Charger, and Stand for sale! Released in 2018. Like new with new face cover.
Price: $65
Email: hansonjl@augsburg.edu
submitted by khanss@augsburg.edu
As-salamualaikum! My name is Sana Khan and I am currently a clinical psychology doctoral study student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about how the mental health and religiosity of Muslim college students is impacted by Islamophobia and I would love to have you be a part of my study! The study will consist of an initial screener to make sure eligibility criteria is met and then scheduling an interview in which I ask you questions about your demographics and experience as a Muslim college student as related to Islam, religiosity, and Islamophobia. The interview should take approximately 25 minutes to 35 minutes to complete. To thank you for your participation, upon completion of your interview, there will be an option at the end for you to enter your information to receive a $10 Visa gift card. If you are interested in participating, please contact me at my email listed below. I appreciate you taking time to consider being a part of my project. Please contact Sana Khan at khanss@augsburg.edu to determine eligibility.
submitted by kelleyf@augsburg.edu
Hi QIPOC, AISA and Auggies! We are collaborating on an event that will happen this 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.
submitted by bloyere@augsburg.edu
My name is Evan Bloyer, and I am a graduate student in the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program here at Augsburg University. My clinical research project is understanding how Tinder use impacts mental health outcomes, particularly self-esteem and body esteem. I have received Augsburg University’s IRB approval and am able to collect data from eligible participants. To participate, please click on the link below. Email me at bloyere@augsburg.edu for any questions or concerns. If you participate, you will be eligible for a raffle for one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.
submitted by 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 participant gets a t-shirt and the first 70 to sign up get a free water bottle!
The event is at Bde Maka Ska and anyone can join, so invite your friends and family. Registration ends April 10th.
Learn more and sign up below! Registration is $35, students are $25, and kids 12 and under are free!
submitted by nguyenma@augsburg.edu
What: Career Exploration Day
When: Tues March 3rd, 2026 from 12-5pm
Where: Hagfors
Who: Required for 1st/2nd Year Students
Career Exploration Day is a campus-wide initiative designed to help early-stage college students explore career possibilities, build essential professional competencies, and connect their academic studies to real-world opportunities. Students will gain exposure to diverse career paths, learn practical skills, and buildawareness of professional opportunities.
Schedule at a Glance:
12:00-1:15pm Check-in / Lunch in the cafeteria
1:30-2:15pm Session 1, Hagfors
2:30-3:15pm Session 2, Hagfors
3:30-4:15pm Session 3, Hagfors
Register in 2 Easy Steps:
1) Review the STUDENT GUIDE for workshop descriptions. Note which workshops you’d like to attend. https://www.canva.com/design/DAHA5P5OanY/Iflr1agx8hGEXRIBV5P-GQ/view?utm_content=DAHA5P5OanY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h7f27ab8254
2) Register for the event and workshops.
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.
Augsburg University Jazz Ensemble Concert
Date: Tuesday, February 24
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Sateren Auditorium
Cost: Free
submitted by jonesma@augsburg.edu
Do you know an outstanding Auggie? Now is the time to nominate Augsburg alumni for the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards! Nominations are open for the First Decade Award, Distinguished Alumni Award, Spirit of Augsburg Award, and Distinguished Service Award. The awards will be presented during Homecoming in October 2026.
Submit your nominations by the end of March.
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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.
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.
submitted by myers@augsburg.edu
We are now taking applications for the 2026-2027 cohort of Christensen Scholars. Apply at the link below by Friday March 27, 2026.
Christensen Scholars spend a year in community exploring questions of faith, identity, and vocation through a Christian theological lens. Students should be open to engaging seriously and openly with these topics, but it is not a requirement that a student be an active member of a faith community. Applicants need only be open to sharing about and listening to a diverse set of perspectives within the Christian tradition.
BENEFITS:
• Develop a deeper understanding of your own vocation in a caring community.
• Create a deeper sense of belonging among your peers.
• Learn new ways to live out your faith on a daily basis within the community.
• Experience a remote mountain retreat center in the middle of winter.
• Receive a small scholarship and a $500.00 stipend to cover expenses.
• All-expenses-paid winter pilgrimage in mid-January.
• 4 upper division Religion credits (can be used toward your major or minor)
NOTE: RLN 100 is a prerequisite for this year-long course. We will gather every other Thursday evening (6pm-8pm), both Fall and Spring semesters. Additionally, the pilgrimage during the end of your winter break in January 2027 is mandatory. Students admitted are expected to have good attendance and participation in the sessions and on the trip in order to earn course credit.
Christensen Scholars program is co-led by Dr. Jeremy Myers (myers@ausburg.edu) from the Christensen Center for Vocation and Rev. John Schwehn (schwehn@augsburg.edu) from Campus Ministry.
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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.
submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu
Join us for a conversation with Che Ramirez on “activating 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.
submitted by bloyere@augsburg.edu
My name is Evan Bloyer, and I am a graduate student in the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program here at Augsburg University. My clinical research project is understanding how Tinder use impacts mental health outcomes, particularly self-esteem and body esteem. I have received Augsburg University’s IRB approval and am able to collect data from eligible participants. To participate, please click on the link below. Email me at bloyere@augsburg.edu for any questions or concerns. If you participate, you will be eligible for a raffle for one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.
submitted by 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.
submitted by kelleyf@augsburg.edu
Hi QIPOC, AISA and Auggies! We are collaborating on an event that will happen this 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.
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 participant gets a t-shirt and the first 70 to sign up get a free water bottle!
The event is at Bde Maka Ska and anyone can join, so invite your friends and family. Registration ends April 10th.
Learn more and sign up below! Registration is $35, students are $25, and kids 12 and under are free!
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.
submitted by philldal@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.
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.
submitted by jenningj@augsburg.edu
We invite you to join us for an educational documentary, tasty cultural snacks, and good conversations! The event will be held on Tuesday, February 24th in Marshall Room from 4- 6 pm to watch the “Blurring the Color Line” Documentary!