submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:50 am to hear Pastor Babette Chatman preach.
Author: johnsok@augsburg.edu
TONIGHT: Eco-Spirituality Conversation
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.
TODAY: Collage Event in Hagfors 150A, 4-6pm
submitted by murdockf@augsburg.edu
Come collage and enjoy sweet treats and tea! All materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own photos, ephemera, or anything else you would like to collage with. Participants will also have the chance to publish their artwork in Augsburg’s literary arts magazine, Thó Wiŋ.
RSVP:
https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/event/12299788
This workshop is hosted by allison anne, a queer, nonbinary multidisciplinary artist based in Minneapolis and working in collage, zinemaking, mail art, book art, design & publishing. They co-founded the projects Twin Cities Collage Collective and NONMACHINABLE, which connect and publish artists & creatives locally & around the world. Learn more at allisonanne.com or on Instagram: @allisonannecollage
New Student Positions This Week (2)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
03/10/2026: Student: Groundskeeping 2026
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000113721377-student-groundskeeping-2026
03/09/2026: Student: Campus Life AugSem Leader
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000113569732-student-campus-life-augsem-leader
Win an Amazon Gift Card – Participate in Research: Tinder Use and Mental Health Outcomes
submitted by bloyere@augsburg.edu
My name is Evan Bloyer, and I am a graduate student in the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program here at Augsburg University. My clinical research project is understanding how Tinder use impacts mental health outcomes, particularly self-esteem and body esteem. I have received Augsburg University’s IRB approval and am able to collect data from eligible participants. To participate, please click on the link below. Email me at bloyere@augsburg.edu for any questions or concerns. If you participate, you will be eligible for a raffle for one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.
TODAY – UMN Carlson School of Management
submitted by mendezm@augsburg.edu
Curious about graduate study in business, analytics, or accounting? A Representative from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management will be on campus to share information about their specialized master’s programs and answer your questions.
Stop by to learn more about program options, admissions requirements, application timelines, and career opportunities connected to Carlson’s graduate programs.
Tabling Details:
Date: Thursday, March 12th
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: Christensen Lobby
This is a great opportunity to connect directly with an admissions representative and explore whether a specialized graduate business program could be a good fit for your goals.
Stop by anytime!
Dining Services Spring Break
submitted by johnsob@augsburg.edu
Spring Break
Friday March 13th
Nabo & Kafeega Closed
Einsteins Bagels & The Commons Close 1:30pm
The Commons Reopens Sunday March 22nd for Dinner Service
Retail Locations Reopen Monday March 23rd
Community Defense Training
submitted by rankiniz@augsburg.edu
As a united University community, we continue to seek ways to offer resources that support faculty and staff, both on and off campus. The need to pay attention to what is happening around us remains.
For those who are interested in community defense training, the following options are available:
• States at the Core, who offer multiple online training sessions each month to a nationwide audience.
• Monarca, a local Minnesota organization that offers several in-person training sessions throughout the greater Twin Cities and western WI.
For those who are interested in attending training in community, Human Resources, the Provost’s Office, and the Post 1/20 Task Force have reserved space on campus, and will be streaming a 90-minute live webinar presented by States at the Core on the following dates:
Wednesday, March 11 (OGC/Oren 201) – TONIGHT
Wednesday, March 25 (OGC/Oren 201)
Wednesday, April 1 (OGC/Oren 201)
The webinars are identical; is not necessary to attend all of them.
• The webinar will begin at 6:00 p.m.
• Augsburg will register as an institution, no individual registration is required.
• As this is a nationwide webinar, the audience is not visible.
• Those who are interested in attending the training off-campus should individually register.
As additional training and resources become available for faculty and staff, we will continue to provide those opportunities to all.
URGO March Newsletter
submitted by philldal@augsburg.edu
Check out the March Newsletter to learn more about Nationally Competitive Scholarship Opportunities and the Innovation Scholars Program!
Grad Fair 2026 TODAY
submitted by warwick@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg University Campus Store will be hosting a grad fair where seniors can purchase or order their cap, gown, tassel, or frames for their upcoming graduation. The Grad Fair 2026 will be open 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Wednesday, March 11th, 2026, at the Campus Store located on the ground floor of the Oren Gateway Center. Participants will be able to try on caps and gowns. They can then purchase or place orders on the https://colleges.herffjones.com/college/_augsburg/ website. Representatives from both Alumni Relations and Career Services will also be on hand from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm to answer any questions on life after Augsburg University.
TOMORROW: Focused Conversation on Athletics
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
All faculty and staff are invited to the March Focused Conversation tomorrow, March 12. Join Amy Cooper, athletic director, for a conversation about Auggie Athletics.
March Focused Conversation: Athletics
Thursday, March 12, 2026
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Marshall Room or via Zoom
To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the livestream link, visit the All Hands page.
Explore Graduate Programs at the UMN Carlson School of Management
submitted by mendezm@augsburg.edu
Curious about graduate study in business, analytics, or accounting? A Representative from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management will be on campus to share information about their specialized master’s programs and answer your questions.
Stop by to learn more about program options, admissions requirements, application timelines, and career opportunities connected to Carlson’s graduate programs.
Tabling Details:
Date: Thursday, March 12th
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: Christensen Lobby
This is a great opportunity to connect directly with an admissions representative and explore whether a specialized graduate business program could be a good fit for your goals.
Stop by anytime!
Staff Senate Open House TODAY
submitted by cliftonk@augsburg.edu
Ever been to the President’s Office? President Pribbenow is hosting our next Staff Senate Open House Today (Wednesday, March 11 from 10:00 – 11:00am)
There will be plenty of Augsburg memorabilia to show off, tasty treats, and good cheer.
Join us!
Interfaith Scholar Applications – Due TODAY
submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu
The Interfaith Scholars program is a yearlong course and service learning opportunity taught by the Interfaith Institute’s Executive Director and Professor of Religion, Najeeba Syeed.
Interfaith Scholars explore the religious diversity of the Augsburg student body, the wider Twin Cities community, and the United States by learning from guest speakers from religious communities, business professionals, and other leaders across various sectors. Participants will gain leadership skills by learning and practicing how to converse respectfully with others about what they believe, why it matters, and how it propels us to service in the world.
Students with any religious or spiritual worldview as well as students without a connection to a religious tradition are encouraged to apply.
Applications for the 2026-27 student cohort are now open.
Applications are due on Wednesday, March 11.
UPDATE: The Interfaith Scholars course now fulfills the Augsburg Experience requirement!
Win an Amazon Gift Card – Participate in Research: Tinder Use and Mental Health Outcomes
submitted by bloyere@augsburg.edu
My name is Evan Bloyer, and I am a graduate student in the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program here at Augsburg University. My clinical research project is understanding how Tinder use impacts mental health outcomes, particularly self-esteem and body esteem. I have received Augsburg University’s IRB approval and am able to collect data from eligible participants. To participate, please click on the link below. Email me at bloyere@augsburg.edu for any questions or concerns. If you participate, you will be eligible for a raffle for one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.
No Package Delivery During Spring Break
submitted by longj@augsburg.edu
Packages will not be delivered during Spring Break. Shipping/Receiving will be open our regular hours (weekdays 10am to 3pm), but will not be delivering packages around campus. If you order supplies please come to Shipping/Receiving to pick up when you receive the email from us letting you know your package has come in. We do not have storage space for a large number of packages and can only keep items for two weeks. Please contact us if you need to make other arrangements, mailship@augsburg.edu. We will resume deliveries once break is over, 3/23/26.
Student Poetry Prize
submitted by starckl@augsburg.edu
Submit to Augsburg’s John R. Mitchell / Academy of American Poets Prize
Deadline for Submission: 22 March 2026
This competition, endowed by Jean Mitchell in honor of the late John Mitchell, former English Department faculty member and poet, is for the best group of three poems composed by a current Augsburg undergraduate or graduate student. The award includes a $100 prize ($50 each, if split between two winners), a certificate from the Academy of American Poets, a one-year membership to the Academy of American Poets, and publication on poets.org.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
• A set of three well-proofread poems must be sent from your Augsburg email address as an attachment to starckl@augsburg.edu by 22 March 2026.
• Writers should put Mitchell Prize in the subject line.
• The email must contain the titles of the poems, and the poet’s full name, pronouns, status (undergrad or grad), phone number, and mailing/permanent address.
• Winners will be announced by Augsburg University in early April.
• In the summer, the Academy will send a letter of congratulations and a certificate to each winner or honorable mention recipient. If two winners are chosen, the prize money will be divided between them.
We’re excited to read your work!
Interfaith Symposium: Two Weeks from Today
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 (at no cost). Please register to help us plan for the event.
NEW: Registration to livestream the keynote is now available. Click the register link for more info.
Eco-Spirituality Conversation TOMORROW – Join Us
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.
Kathy McGillivray’ How We Thrive Talk Rescheduled
submitted by myers@augsburg.edu
Kathy McGillivray’s How We Thrive Talk has been rescheduled from today to Thursday March 26th.
TOMORROW – Collage Event in Hagfors 150A, 4-6pm on March 12
submitted by murdockf@augsburg.edu
Come collage and enjoy sweet treats and tea! All materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own photos, ephemera, or anything else you would like to collage with. Participants will also have the chance to publish their artwork in Augsburg’s literary arts magazine, Thó Wiŋ.
RSVP:
https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/event/12299788
This workshop is hosted by allison anne, a queer, nonbinary multidisciplinary artist based in Minneapolis and working in collage, zinemaking, mail art, book art, design & publishing. They co-founded the projects Twin Cities Collage Collective and NONMACHINABLE, which connect and publish artists & creatives locally & around the world. Learn more at allisonanne.com or on Instagram: @allisonannecollage
New Student Positions This Week (1)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
03/09/2026: Student: Campus Life AugSem Leader
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000113569732-student-campus-life-augsem-leader
TODAY: QIPOC DIY Tie Dye General Meeting
submitted by kelleyf@augsburg.edu
Hello QIPOC family! I hope this event finds you well. We are hosting a DIY tie-dye event today, Wednesday, March 11th, from 4-6pm in the East Commons lounge. We are excited to share our handcrafted QIPOC logo with you, and an awesome back print, as well as to see you all dye your own merch made from 100% cotton, super comfy t-shirts. There will be a variety of sizes to choose from.
Also, our first elections are coming up. We will have a tabling session at noon, and our email will be open to receive any inquiries. Stay posted for some amazing events we have coming up this spring!
QIPOC Email: qipoc.org@augsburg.edu
Instagram: @augsburg.qipoc
Win an Amazon Gift Card – Participate in Research: Tinder Use and Mental Health Outcomes
submitted by bloyere@augsburg.edu
My name is Evan Bloyer, and I am a graduate student in the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program here at Augsburg University. My clinical research project is understanding how Tinder use impacts mental health outcomes, particularly self-esteem and body esteem. I have received Augsburg University’s IRB approval and am able to collect data from eligible participants. To participate, please click on the link below. Email me at bloyere@augsburg.edu for any questions or concerns. If you participate, you will be eligible for a raffle for one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.
Staff Senate Open House TOMORROW, March 11
submitted by cliftonk@augsburg.edu
Ever been to the President’s Office? President Pribbenow is hosting our next Open House on Wednesday, March 11 from 10:00 – 11:00am.
There will be plenty of Augsburg memorabilia to show off, tasty treats, and good cheer.
Join us!
Collage Event in Hagfors 150A, 4-6 pm on March 12
submitted by murdockf@augsburg.edu
Come collage and enjoy sweet treats and tea! All materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own photos, ephemera, or anything else you would like to collage with. Participants will also have the chance to publish their artwork in Augsburg’s literary arts magazine, Thó Wiŋ.
RSVP:
https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/event/12299788
This workshop is hosted by allison anne, a queer, nonbinary multidisciplinary artist based in Minneapolis and working in collage, zinemaking, mail art, book art, design & publishing. They co-founded the projects Twin Cities Collage Collective and NONMACHINABLE, which connect and publish artists & creatives locally & around the world. Learn more at allisonanne.com or on Instagram: @allisonannecollage
Seguimos Aquí – Latine Networking Event
submitted by sinchej@augsburg.edu
Hello Everyone! Join Sembrando Nuestro Futuro (SNF) & Augsburg Latin American Students (ALAS) for our annual Latine Networking Event! This year’s theme is ¡Seguimos Aquí! which will be held on Wednesday, March 25th, 2026 from 5:30pm – 7:30pm, in Hagfors Center 150ABC.
This event is open to all college students at Augsburg and the surrounding areas. You will have the opportunity to connect with Latine professionals and community leaders who will come and share their ideas and experiences about their careers. Our key notespeaker this year is none other than Maria Isa Perez Vega of the Minnesota House of Representatives.
Please join us to expand your social network, engage in meaningful conversations, and learn about new opportunities and resources. We can’t wait to see you there!
Mississippi River Field Research Opportunities
submitted by underhil@augsburg.edu
On Monday, March 23rd from 12:00 – 1:00 in OGC 100, students interested in outdoor education, environmental justice, river studies, and political organizing can learn more about two upcoming programs on the Mississippi River. ENV 310: Outdoor Leadership, Justice, and Sustainability will be in Fall 2026. The class is offered on campus but includes a five-day trip by sailboat down the river from St. Paul to Lake Pepin in late September. Students in that class will learn about leadership, sustainability, and community building around social justice issues. And for the truly adventurous, Augsburg’s seventh River Semester which will travel the length of the Mississippi River in Fall 2027, and those interested in joining that expedition should start planning for that now. Participants take a full set of courses undertaken over the course of a 100-day journey down the length of the Mississippi River, a once-in-a-lifetime life-changing experience.
Girl Scout Cookies on Wednesday in Christensen
submitted by ruckels@augsburg.edu
Stop by Christensen Wednesday from 10-12 to get your girl scout cookies!
Nominate an Auggie for the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards
submitted by jonesma@augsburg.edu
Do you know of an outstanding Auggie? Now is the time to nominate Auggie alumni for the various 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards! Nominations are open for the First Decade Award, the Distinguished Alumni Award, the Spirit of Augsburg Award, and the Distinguished Service Award. Awards will be presented at Homecoming in October 2026. Nominations can be received until the end of March.
Thursday: Focused Conversation on Athletics
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
All faculty and staff are invited to the March Focused Conversation this Thursday, March 12. Join Amy Cooper, athletic director, for a conversation about Auggie Athletics.
March Focused Conversation: Athletics
Thursday, March 12, 2026
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Marshall Room or via Zoom
To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the livestream link, visit the All Hands page.
Eco-Spirituality Conversation on Thursday – Join Us
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.
Applications for Interfaith Scholars Due Wednesday
submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu
The Interfaith Scholars program is a yearlong course and service learning opportunity taught by the Interfaith Institute’s Executive Director and Professor of Religion, Najeeba Syeed.
Interfaith Scholars explore the religious diversity of the Augsburg student body, the wider Twin Cities community, and the United States by learning from guest speakers from religious communities, business professionals, and other leaders across various sectors. Participants will gain leadership skills by learning and practicing how to converse respectfully with others about what they believe, why it matters, and how it propels us to service in the world.
Students with any religious or spiritual worldview as well as students without a connection to a religious tradition are encouraged to apply.
Applications for the 2026-27 student cohort are now open.
Applications are due on Wednesday, March 11.
UPDATE: The Interfaith Scholars course now fulfills the Augsburg Experience requirement!
Attending the Interfaith Symposium? Please Register (Livestream Registration Now Available)
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 (at no cost). Please register to help us plan for the event.
NEW: Registration to attend the keynote livestream is now available. Click the register link for more info.
Student Poetry Prize
submitted by starckl@augsburg.edu
Submit to Augsburg’s John R. Mitchell / Academy of American Poets Prize
Deadline for Submission: 22 March 2026
This competition, endowed by Jean Mitchell in honor of the late John Mitchell, former English Department faculty member and poet, is for the best group of three poems composed by a current Augsburg undergraduate or graduate student. The award includes a $100 prize ($50 each, if split between two winners), a certificate from the Academy of American Poets, a one-year membership to the Academy of American Poets, and publication on poets.org.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
• A set of three well-proofread poems must be sent from your Augsburg email address as an attachment to starckl@augsburg.edu by 22 March 2026.
• Writers should put Mitchell Prize in the subject line.
• The email must contain the titles of the poems, and the poet’s full name, pronouns, status (undergrad or grad), phone number, and mailing/permanent address.
• Winners will be announced by Augsburg University in early April.
• In the summer, the Academy will send a letter of congratulations and a certificate to each winner or honorable mention recipient. If two winners are chosen, the prize money will be divided between them.
We’re excited to read your work!
Free Poetry Workshops in April
submitted by starckl@augsburg.edu
Come celebrate National Poetry Month at Northeast Library off Central Ave in April!
Spring Lines is a series of free, in-person community poetry workshops open to members of the public, age 18+ – RSVP required. No experience needed. To sign up for one or more dates in April, send an email to Lara, Mplswritingworkshops@gmail.com
Workshops take place Saturday mornings in April on 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, from 10am-12pm. These workshops are hosted by author and teaching artist Lara Mimosa Montes (who often teaches in the Augsburg MFA Program).
For more info, contact: Lara, mplswritingworkshops@gmail.com
Daily Chapel: Pastor John Schwehn
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:50 am to hear Pastor John Schwehn preach.
April 25 – Miles That Matter 5k Supporting the International Institute of MN
submitted by olsenkat@augsburg.edu
Join the PA Program and support the International Institute of Minnesota Saturday April 25th at 10 am for a 5k walk/run to benefit the institution and our PA program! Every 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!
No Package Delivery During Spring Break
submitted by longj@augsburg.edu
Packages will not be delivered during Spring Break. Shipping/Receiving will be open our regular hours (weekdays 10am to 3pm), but will not be delivering packages around campus. If you order supplies please come to Shipping/Receiving to pick up when you receive the email from us letting you know your package has come in. We do not have storage space for a large number of packages and can only keep items for two weeks. Please contact us if you need to make other arrangements, mailship@augsburg.edu. We will resume deliveries once break is over, 3/23/26.
URGO March Newsletter
submitted by lynchss7@augsburg.edu
Check out the March Newsletter to learn more about Nationally Competitive Scholarship Opportunities and the Innovation Scholars Program!
Molten Lava Cake
submitted by makemn@augsburg.edu
Join us this Thursday March 12 from 4pm – 8pm for a wonderful workshop hosted by Chef Jess. Make sure to RSVP using the link
Explore Graduate Programs at the UMN Carlson School of Management
submitted by mendezm@augsburg.edu
Curious about graduate study in business, analytics, or accounting? A Representative from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management will be on campus to share information about their specialized master’s programs and answer your questions.
Stop by to learn more about program options, admissions requirements, application timelines, and career opportunities connected to Carlson’s graduate programs.
Tabling Details:
Date: Thursday, March 12th
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: Christensen Lobby
This is a great opportunity to connect directly with an admissions representative and explore whether a specialized graduate business program could be a good fit for your goals.
Stop by anytime!
Kathy McGillivray Shares Her Story of Thriving Tomorrow
submitted by myers@augsburg.edu
Join us tomorrow for our next How We Thrive talk of the academic year.
Kathy McGillivray, director of CLASS, Augsburg’s Disability resources office for the past 11 years, earned her B.S. in Pastoral Studies at North central University and her Master’s in Counseling Psychology from the University of St. Thomas. Blind since birth, Kathy has learned that whatever we are looking for in life, we often just need to feel around until we find it.
HOW WE THRIVE: STORIES OF WHAT IT MEANS TO THRIVE – TOGETHER.
Kathy McGillivray
Wednesday March 11, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel
Attention Students: Apply to Be a 2026-27 Christensen Scholar
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.
TONIGHT – Sound Healing with a Free Dinner – March 10
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 by 4:00 pm:
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==
Faculty Regalia Rentals for Commencement
submitted by commencement@augsburg.edu
For faculty who are planning to participate in this year’s commencement ceremony on May 7 and who need regalia, rentals are available through Herff Jones.
Please use the information below to verify your regalia order.
https://facultycapgown.herffjones.com
Spring 2026
Customer # 22004022000
Order # 5487972
Select your name to verify your information. If you are not shown in the dropdown menu, please select “new faculty member” and add your information in the portal. IMPORTANT: Please use your alma mater institution in order to receive the correct hood colors. The deadline to order rental regalia is April 14 for regular shipping and April 23 for expedited shipping.
Please contact Aaron Warwick, Augsburg campus store manager, at aaron.warwick@getugear.com if you have any questions.
Community Defense Training
submitted by rankiniz@augsburg.edu
As a united University community, we continue to seek ways to offer resources that support faculty and staff, both on and off campus. The need to pay attention to what is happening around us remains.
For those who are interested in community defense training, the following options are available:
• States at the Core, who offer multiple online training sessions each month to a nationwide audience.
• Monarca, a local Minnesota organization that offers several in-person training sessions throughout the greater Twin Cities and western WI.
For those who are interested in attending training in community, Human Resources, the Provost’s Office, and the Post 1/20 Task Force have reserved space on campus, and will be streaming a 90-minute live webinar presented by States at the Core on the following dates:
Wednesday, March 11 (OGC/Oren 201)
Wednesday, March 25 (OGC/Oren 201)
Wednesday, April 1 (OGC/Oren 201)
The webinars are identical; is not necessary to attend all of them.
• The webinar will begin at 6:00 p.m.
• Augsburg will register as an institution, no individual registration is required.
• As this is a nationwide webinar, the audience is not visible.
• Those who are interested in attending the training off-campus should individually register.
As additional training and resources become available for faculty and staff, we will continue to provide those opportunities to all.
More info about States at the Core
Wellness Wednesday – DIY Keychain
submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu
Come join us to distress – with a DIY keychain
Wednesday, March 11th
Time: 12pm-1pm
Location: CWC
https://www.instagram.com/p/DVi-ntQDe7n/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
URGO March Newsletter
submitted by philldal@augsburg.edu
Check out the March Newsletter to learn more about Nationally Competitive Scholarship Opportunities and the Innovation Scholars Program!
Updated 2026-27 FAFSA Priority Deadline
submitted by bjorkluw@augsburg.edu
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.
Nominate Your Fellow Staff Members for the 2026 Staff Appreciation Awards
submitted by lenze@augsburg.edu
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
TONIGHT 7-9 pm History Lecture and Mixed Blood Theater Know Your Rights, Say Them Loud Training
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.
Supporting Cedar-Riverside: Help Needed at the Brian Coyle Community Center
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Please fill out this short Google (https://forms.gle/ERKpZ9voyvVYjrPJ8) to let us know your interest and availability to provide support for community members at the Brian Coyle Community Center. This is a mutual aid project led by the Sabo Center at Augsburg University. The Sabo Center is in relationship with organizational partners in Cedar-Riverside and works to connect our campus to the neighborhoods we’re a part of to provide learning opportunities and meaningful support to our partners. Currently, help is needed at the Brian Coyle Community Center Monday, Wednesday, Friday and three Thursdays a month between Noon and 2:00pm to help with food distributions. Other opportunities will be made available as they arise.
Please know that unless your role at Augsburg University entails work in the community, this is work that you are engaging in as an independent volunteer, NOT as an Augsburg employee. If you are a staff member and intending to use your Community Service hours for this work you must gain approval from your supervisor in advance.
April – Miles that Matter 5k Supporting the International Institute of MN
submitted by olsenkat@augsburg.edu
Join the PA Program and support the International Institute of Minnesota Saturday April 25th at 10 am for a 5k walk/run to benefit the institution and our PA program! Every 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!
Interested in a Career in Public Service? Strong Academics and Love Getting Involved? Consider This
submitted by devries@augsburg.edu
Consider applying for an Obama-Voyager Scholarship!
Obama-Voyager Scholarship (for sophomores interested in public service)
Created by the Obamas and Brian Chesky, CEO and Co-Founder of Airbnb, the Voyager Scholarship supports students who have a passion for helping others, experience serving their communities, and demonstrated an expansive view of what’s possible through public service. The scholarship offers up to $50,000 for students’ junior and senior years, a $10,000 stipend, and free housing in Airbnb listings (up to $4,200) to pursue a summer work-travel experience between junior and senior year, plus access to a powerful network of leaders and changemakers—featuring insights from current Voyagers.
A Virtual Information Session will be held on Mar 10, 2026 05:00 PM CT. Register using the link below.
Applications close on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 11:59 PM Central Time
Contact Prof. Jacqueline deVries
2nd Annual Auggie Baby Shark Contest – Call for Submissions
submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu
The 2nd Annual Auggie Baby Shark entrepreneur contest is now open for submissions! Hosted annually by the School of Business, this competition invites students to explore their entrepreneurial potential, identify new opportunities, and apply their skills and knowledge to launch a business or social enterprise. Selected teams will compete for a share of $10,000 in prize money.
COMPETITION DETAILS:
– Individuals and teams consisting of one (1) to four (4) students
– Open to Augsburg undergraduate and graduate students with a valid student ID
– Eligible participants must be registered for the current semester
– Not limited to business majors; all academic schools/disciplines will be considered
– Business Ventures for students focused on more traditional commercial opportunities. These can be business-to-consumer, business-to-business, technology-based ventures, and are typically for-profit models.
– Social Ventures for students whose ventures are primarily focused on solving significant social problems – such as poverty alleviation, social injustice, and environmental sustainability – using entrepreneurial methods to craft innovative solutions that are effective and scalable. These can be non-profit, for-profit, or a mixture of both (hybrid models).
Deadline to submit your concept for consideration: Friday, April 10, 11:59pm.
For more information and to access submission materials, please visit the link below.
Sound Healing with a Free Dinner – March 10
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
**Limited spot – first 25 people only**
https://www.instagram.com/p/DT0s6fkERL7/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Kathy McGillivray Will Share Her Story on March 11
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Kathy McGillivray Shares her Story of Thriving Join us for our next How We Thrive talk of the academic year. Kathy McGillivray, director of CLASS, Augsburg’s Disability resources office for the past 11 years, earned her B.S. in Pastoral Studies at North central University and her Master’s in Counseling Psychology from the University of St. Thomas. Blind since birth, Kathy has learned that whatever we are looking for in life, we often just need to feel around until we find it. HOW WE THRIVE: STORIES OF WHAT IT MEANS TO THRIVE – TOGETHER. Kathy McGillivray Wednesday March 11, 2026 12:00 p.m. – 12:20 p.m. Hoversten Chapel
Seguimos Aquí: Latinx Networking Event
submitted by sinchej@augsburg.edu
Hello Everyone! Join Sembrando Nuestro Futuro (SNF) & Augsburg Latin American Students (ALAS) for our annual Latine Networking Event! This year’s theme is ¡Seguimos Aquí! which will be held on Wednesday, March 25th, 2026 from 5:30pm – 7:30pm, in Hagfors Center 150ABC.
This event is open to all college students at Augsburg and the surrounding areas. You will have the opportunity to connect with Latine professionals and community leaders who will come and share their ideas and experiences about their careers. Our key notespeaker this year is none other than Maria Isa Perez Vega of the Minnesota House of Representatives.
Please join us to expand your social network, engage in meaningful conversations, and learn about new opportunities and resources. We can’t wait to see you there!
Daily Chapel: Mindful Monday
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 12:00 – 1:00 pm for an extended Mindful Monday chapel time. Today Vanessa Marr, Assistant Professor of Social Work, will lead us in Soulful Vision Board creation.
Staff Senate Open House Wednesday, March 11
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 from 3:00 – 4:30pm
We’re now accepting nominations through March 13th.
Applications for Interfaith Scholars Due Wednesday
submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu
The Interfaith Scholars program is a yearlong course and service learning opportunity taught by the Interfaith Institute’s Executive Director and Professor of Religion, Najeeba Syeed.
Interfaith Scholars explore the religious diversity of the Augsburg student body, the wider Twin Cities community, and the United States by learning from guest speakers from religious communities, business professionals, and other leaders across various sectors. Participants will gain leadership skills by learning and practicing how to converse respectfully with others about what they believe, why it matters, and how it propels us to service in the world.
Students with any religious or spiritual worldview as well as students without a connection to a religious tradition are encouraged to apply.
Applications for the 2026-27 student cohort are now open.
Applications are due on Wednesday, March 11.
UPDATE: The Interfaith Scholars course now fulfills the Augsburg Experience requirement!
Eco-Spirituality Conversation on Thursday
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.
New Staff Positions This Week (6)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
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
Win an Amazon Gift Card – Participate in Research: Tinder Use and Mental Health Outcomes
submitted by bloyere@augsburg.edu
My name is Evan Bloyer, and I am a graduate student in the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program here at Augsburg University. My clinical research project is understanding how Tinder use impacts mental health outcomes, particularly self-esteem and body esteem. I have received Augsburg University’s IRB approval and am able to collect data from eligible participants. To participate, please click on the link below. Email me at bloyere@augsburg.edu for any questions or concerns. If you participate, you will be eligible for a raffle for one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.
QIPOC DIY Tie Dye General Meeting
submitted by kelleyf@augsburg.edu
Hello QIPOC family! I hope this event finds you well. We are hosting a DIY tie-dye event next Wednesday, March 11th, from 4-6pm in the East Commons lounge. We are excited to share our handcrafted QIPOC logo with you, and an awesome back print, as well as to see you all dye your own merch made from 100% cotton, super comfy t-shirts. There will be a variety of sizes to choose from.
Also, our first elections are coming up. We will have a tabling session, and our email will be open to receive any inquiries. Stay posted for some amazing events we have coming up this spring!
QIPOC Email: qipoc.org@augsburg.edu
Instagram: @augsburg.qipoc
Applications for Interfaith Scholars Due Next Wednesday
submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu
The Interfaith Scholars program is a yearlong course and service learning opportunity taught by the Interfaith Institute’s Executive Director and Professor of Religion, Najeeba Syeed.
Interfaith Scholars explore the religious diversity of the Augsburg student body, the wider Twin Cities community, and the United States by learning from guest speakers from religious communities, business professionals, and other leaders across various sectors. Participants will gain leadership skills by learning and practicing how to converse respectfully with others about what they believe, why it matters, and how it propels us to service in the world.
Students with any religious or spiritual worldview as well as students without a connection to a religious tradition are encouraged to apply.
Applications for the 2026-27 student cohort are now open.
Applications are due on Wednesday, March 11.
UPDATE: The Interfaith Scholars course now fulfills the Augsburg Experience requirement!
$10 Visa Gift Card: Muslims Click Here to Participate in Research and Receive a $10 Gift Card
submitted by khanss@augsburg.edu
As-salamualaikum! My name is Sana Khan and I am currently a clinical psychology doctoral study student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about how the mental health and religiosity of Muslim college students is impacted by Islamophobia and I would love to have you be a part of my study! The study will consist of an initial screener to make sure eligibility criteria is met and then scheduling an interview in which I ask you questions about your demographics and experience as a Muslim college student as related to Islam, religiosity, and Islamophobia. The interview should take approximately 25 minutes to 35 minutes to complete. To thank you for your participation, upon completion of your interview, there will be an option at the end for you to enter your information to receive a $10 Visa gift card. If you are interested in participating, please contact me at my email listed below. I appreciate you taking time to consider being a part of my project. Please contact Sana Khan at khanss@augsburg.edu to determine eligibility.
New Staff Positions This Week (6)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
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
QIPOC DIY Tie Dye General Meeting
submitted by kelleyf@augsburg.edu
Hello QIPOC family! I hope this event finds you well. We are hosting a DIY tie-dye event next Wednesday, March 11th, from 4-6pm in the East Commons lounge. We are excited to share a handcrafted QIPOC logo with you, as well as to see you all dye your own merch made from 100% cotton, super comfy t-shirts. We will have a variety of sizes to choose from.
Also, our first elections are coming up. We will have a tabling session, and our email will be open to receive any inquiries. Stay posted for some amazing events we have coming up this spring!
QIPOC Email: qipoc.org@augsburg.edu
Instagram: @augsburg.qipoc
Collage Event in Hagfors 150A, 4-6pm on March 12
submitted by murdockf@augsburg.edu
Come collage and enjoy sweet treats and tea! All materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own photos, ephemera, or anything else you would like to collage with. Participants will also have the chance to publish their artwork in Augsburg’s literary arts magazine, Thó Wiŋ.
RSVP:
https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/event/12299788
This workshop is hosted by allison anne, a queer, nonbinary multidisciplinary artist based in Minneapolis and working in collage, zinemaking, mail art, book art, design & publishing. They co-founded the projects Twin Cities Collage Collective and NONMACHINABLE, which connect and publish artists & creatives locally & around the world. Learn more at allisonanne.com or on Instagram: @allisonannecollage
Win an Amazon Gift Card – Participate in Research: Tinder Use and Mental Health Outcomes
submitted by bloyere@augsburg.edu
My name is Evan Bloyer, and I am a graduate student in the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program here at Augsburg University. My clinical research project is understanding how Tinder use impacts mental health outcomes, particularly self-esteem and body esteem. I have received Augsburg University’s IRB approval and am able to collect data from eligible participants. To participate, please click on the link below. Email me at bloyere@augsburg.edu for any questions or concerns. If you participate, you will be eligible for a raffle for one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.
Student Poetry Prize
submitted by starckl@augsburg.edu
Submit to Augsburg’s John R. Mitchell / Academy of American Poets Prize
Deadline for Submission: 22 March 2026
This competition, endowed by Jean Mitchell in honor of the late John Mitchell, former English Department faculty member and poet, is for the best group of three poems composed by a current Augsburg undergraduate or graduate student. The award includes a $100 prize ($50 each, if split between two winners), a certificate from the Academy of American Poets, a one-year membership to the Academy of American Poets, and publication on poets.org.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
• A set of three well-proofread poems must be sent from your Augsburg email address as an attachment to starckl@augsburg.edu by 22 March 2026.
• Writers should put Mitchell Prize in the subject line.
• The email must contain the titles of the poems, and the poet’s full name, pronouns, status (undergrad or grad), phone number, and mailing/permanent address.
• Winners will be announced by Augsburg University in early April.
• In the summer, the Academy will send a letter of congratulations and a certificate to each winner or honorable mention recipient. If two winners are chosen, the prize money will be divided between them.
We’re excited to read your work!
April – Miles That Matter 5k Supporting the International Institute of MN
submitted by olsenkat@augsburg.edu
Join the PA Program and support the International Institute of Minnesota Saturday April 25th at 10 am for a 5k walk/run to benefit the institution and our PA program! Every 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!
Greenhouse First Friday – TODAY
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 TODAY, 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!
Chrislock Memorial History Lecture and Know Your Rights – Say Them Loud – Monday, 7-9 pm
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.
Supporting Cedar-Riverside: Help Needed at the Brian Coyle Community Center
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Please fill out this short Google (https://forms.gle/ERKpZ9voyvVYjrPJ8) to let us know your interest and availability to provide support for community members at the Brian Coyle Community Center. This is a mutual aid project led by the Sabo Center at Augsburg University. The Sabo Center is in relationship with organizational partners in Cedar-Riverside and works to connect our campus to the neighborhoods we’re a part of to provide learning opportunities and meaningful support to our partners. Currently, help is needed at the Brian Coyle Community Center Monday, Wednesday, Friday and three Thursdays a month between Noon and 2:00pm to help with food distributions. Other opportunities will be made available as they arise.
Please know that unless your role at Augsburg University entails work in the community, this is work that you are engaging in as an independent volunteer, NOT as an Augsburg employee. If you are a staff member and intending to use your Community Service hours for this work you must gain approval from your supervisor in advance.
Twin Cities Stories – Share Yours in a Community Archive with the Mixed Blood Theater
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
The Mixed Blood Theater is gathering a people’s history of this moment and need your help. What has this experience been like for you? What have you seen? What are you doing? How are you feeling?
It might be a true personal recollection.
It might be an interview with someone in your community.
It might be a poem or picture or piece of flash fiction that captures a feeling or a snapshot of what is happening right now in our communities.
It doesn’t need to be perfect, it just needs to come from you.
To be transparent, as with everything right now, this project is emergent—we’ll learn and adjust. As story tellers, our intention is to capture and preserve the stories of this moment, as people want them told. We expect to post these stories as part of a gallery of responses to create a tapestry of experiences of the now. We are guided by the creative commons licensing (freely sharing the work) that others can use to create, study, make, remember.
Please add your story and invite others to share theirs using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffi0YyKCG7fCZFY3OitscYP1p2Qo0ZhJYERF-LcCXjzbGtCg/viewform
Daily Chapel: Mary Lowe
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 12:00 pm to hear Mary Lowe, Professor of Religion and Philosophy, preach today.
Soulful Vision Board Creation in Chapel on Monday
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
On Monday, March 9 Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 12:00 – 1:00 pm for an extended Mindful Monday chapel time. Vanessa Marr, Assistant Professor of Social Work, will lead us in Soulful Vision Board creation.
Community Defense Training
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
As a united University community, we continue to seek ways to offer resources that support faculty and staff, both on and off campus. The need to pay attention to what is happening around us remains.
For those who are interested in community defense training, the following options are available:
- States at the Core, who offer multiple online training sessions each month to a nationwide audience.
- Monarca, a local Minnesota organization that offers several in-person training sessions throughout the greater Twin Cities and western WI.
For those who are interested in attending training in community, Human Resources, the Provost’s Office, and the Post 1/20 Task Force have reserved space on campus, and will be streaming a 90-minute live webinar presented by States at the Core on the following dates:
Wednesday, March 11 (OGC/Oren 201)
Wednesday, March 25 (OGC/Oren 201)
Wednesday, April 1 (OGC/Oren 201)
- The webinars are identical; is not necessary to attend all of them.
- The webinar will begin at 6:00 p.m.
- Augsburg will register as an institution, no individual registration is required.
- As this is a nationwide webinar, the audience is not visible.
Those who are interested in attending the training off-campus should individually register.
As additional training and resources become available for faculty and staff, we will continue to provide those opportunities to all.
Join Us for a Conversation About Eco-Spirituality
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.
Student Poetry Prize
submitted by starckl@augsburg.edu
Submit to Augsburg’s John R. Mitchell / Academy of American Poets Prize
Deadline for Submission: 22 March 2026
This competition, endowed by Jean Mitchell in honor of the late John Mitchell, former English Department faculty member and poet, is for the best group of three poems composed by a current Augsburg undergraduate or graduate student. The award includes a $100 prize ($50 each, if split between two winners), a certificate from the Academy of American Poets, a one-year membership to the Academy of American Poets, and publication on poets.org.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
• A set of three well-proofread poems must be sent from your Augsburg email address as an attachment to starckl@augsburg.edu by 22 March 2026.
• Writers should put Mitchell Prize in the subject line.
• The email must contain the titles of the poems, and the poet’s full name, pronouns, status (undergrad or grad), phone number, and mailing/permanent address.
• Winners will be announced by Augsburg University in early April.
• In the summer, the Academy will send a letter of congratulations and a certificate to each winner or honorable mention recipient. If two winners are chosen, the prize money will be divided between them.
We’re excited to read your work!
New Staff Positions This Week (6)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
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
QIPOC DIY Tie Dye General Meeting
submitted by kelleyf@augsburg.edu
Hello QIPOC family! I hope this event finds you well. We are hosting a DIY tie-dye event next Wednesday, March 11th, from 4-6pm in the East Commons lounge. We are excited to share our handcrafted QIPOC logo with you and to see you all dye your own merch made from 100% cotton, super comfy t-shirts. We will have a variety of sizes to choose from.
Also, our first elections are coming up. We will have a tabling session, and our email will be open to receive any inquiries. Stay posted for some amazing events we have coming up this spring!
QIPOC Email: qipoc.org@augsburg.edu
Instagram: @augsburg.qipoc
Win an Amazon Gift Card – Participate in Research: Tinder Use and Mental Health Outcomes
submitted by bloyere@augsburg.edu
My name is Evan Bloyer, and I am a graduate student in the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program here at Augsburg University. My clinical research project is understanding how Tinder use impacts mental health outcomes, particularly self-esteem and body esteem. I have received Augsburg University’s IRB approval and am able to collect data from eligible participants. To participate, please click on the link below. Email me at bloyere@augsburg.edu for any questions or concerns. If you participate, you will be eligible for a raffle for one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.
Help Needed at the Brian Coyle Community Center
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Please fill out this short Google (https://forms.gle/ERKpZ9voyvVYjrPJ8) to let us know your interest and availability to provide support for community members at the Brian Coyle Community Center. This is a mutual aid project led by the Sabo Center at Augsburg University. The Sabo Center is in relationship with organizational partners in Cedar-Riverside and works to connect our campus to the neighborhoods we’re a part of to provide learning opportunities and meaningful support to our partners. Currently, help is needed at the Brian Coyle Community Center Monday, Wednesday, Friday and three Thursdays a month between Noon and 2:00pm to help with food distributions. Other opportunities will be made available as they arise.
Please know that unless your role at Augsburg University entails work in the community, this is work that you are engaging in as an independent volunteer, NOT as an Augsburg employee. If you are a staff member and intending to use your Community Service hours for this work you must gain approval from your supervisor in advance.
Chrislock Memorial History Lecture and Know Your Rights – Say Them Loud – March 9, 7-9 pm
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.
Twin Cities Stories – Share Yours in a Community Archive with the Mixed Blood Theater
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
The Mixed Blood Theater is gathering a people’s history of this moment and need your help. What has this experience been like for you? What have you seen? What are you doing? How are you feeling?
It might be a true personal recollection.
It might be an interview with someone in your community.
It might be a poem or picture or piece of flash fiction that captures a feeling or a snapshot of what is happening right now in our communities.
It doesn’t need to be perfect, it just needs to come from you.
To be transparent, as with everything right now, this project is emergent—we’ll learn and adjust. As story tellers, our intention is to capture and preserve the stories of this moment, as people want them told. We expect to post these stories as part of a gallery of responses to create a tapestry of experiences of the now. We are guided by the creative commons licensing (freely sharing the work) that others can use to create, study, make, remember.
Please add your story and invite others to share theirs using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffi0YyKCG7fCZFY3OitscYP1p2Qo0ZhJYERF-LcCXjzbGtCg/viewform
April – Miles That Matter 5k Supporting the International Institute of MN
submitted by olsenkat@augsburg.edu
Join the PA Program and support the International Institute of Minnesota Saturday April 25th at 10 am for a 5k walk/run to benefit the institution and our PA program! Every 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!
Nominate Your Fellow Staff Members for the 2026 Staff Appreciation Awards
submitted by lenze@augsburg.edu
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
Greenhouse First Friday – March 6
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!
“Counted Out” Movie Screening Thursday
submitted by sorensj1@augsburg.edu
All are welcome to a screening of Counted Out Thursday, March 5 at 7 pm in Science 123.
This film explores who is allowed to participate in our data-driven society – you can learn more here: http://www.CountedOutFilm.com
This event is sponsored by the Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Data Science (MCD).
$10 Visa Gift Card: Muslims Click Here to Participate in Research and Receive a $10 Gift Card
submitted by khanss@augsburg.edu
As-salamualaikum! My name is Sana Khan and I am currently a clinical psychology doctoral study student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about how the mental health and religiosity of Muslim college students is impacted by Islamophobia and I would love to have you be a part of my study! The study will consist of an initial screener to make sure eligibility criteria is met and then scheduling an interview in which I ask you questions about your demographics and experience as a Muslim college student as related to Islam, religiosity, and Islamophobia. The interview should take approximately 25 minutes to 35 minutes to complete. To thank you for your participation, upon completion of your interview, there will be an option at the end for you to enter your information to receive a $10 Visa gift card. If you are interested in participating, please contact me at my email listed below. I appreciate you taking time to consider being a part of my project. Please contact Sana Khan at khanss@augsburg.edu to determine eligibility.
Disabled Student Looking for a Student PCA
submitted by dipaolaz@augsburg.edu
Hi, my name is Zander. I am a Senior, and I am disabled and in a wheelchair. I am looking for a backup PCA. I have a PCA come every day to help me with certain tasks in my dorm room. You would come when my main PCA needs a day off or can’t make it that day for different reasons. Some of the tasks would entail refilling water bottles, refilling humidifiers, and making a bed. Expect this to take 15 or 30 minutes out of your day. I will work with your schedule. You will schedule a time to come whenever it fits your schedule on a day my PCA can’t come. If you are interested in helping me out and scheduling an interview, contact me at (612)430-3233 or dipaolaz@augsburg.edu.
Daily Chapel: Megan Moroff
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:50 am to hear Pastoral Intern Megan Moroff preach. Sydney Elliot will play a violin prelude and postlude.
Students: Apply to Be a 2026-27 Christensen Scholar
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.
Kathy McGillivray Shares Her Story of Thriving
submitted by myers@augsburg.edu
Join us for our next How We Thrive talk of the academic year.
Kathy McGillivray, director of CLASS, Augsburg’s Disability resources office for the past 11 years, earned her B.S. in Pastoral Studies at North central University and her Master’s in Counseling Psychology from the University of St. Thomas. Blind since birth, Kathy has learned that whatever we are looking for in life, we often just need to feel around until we find it.
HOW WE THRIVE: STORIES OF WHAT IT MEANS TO THRIVE – TOGETHER.
Kathy McGillivray
Wednesday March 11, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel
Applications for Interfaith Scholars Due Next Wednesday
submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu
The Interfaith Scholars program is a yearlong course and service learning opportunity taught by the Interfaith Institute’s Executive Director and Professor of Religion, Najeeba Syeed.
Interfaith Scholars explore the religious diversity of the Augsburg student body, the wider Twin Cities community, and the United States by learning from guest speakers from religious communities, business professionals, and other leaders across various sectors. Participants will gain leadership skills by learning and practicing how to converse respectfully with others about what they believe, why it matters, and how it propels us to service in the world.
Students with any religious or spiritual worldview as well as students without a connection to a religious tradition are encouraged to apply.
Applications for the 2026-27 student cohort are now open.
Applications are due on Wednesday, March 11.
UPDATE: The Interfaith Scholars course now fulfills the Augsburg Experience requirement!