Support Democracy in the Higher Ed Classroom by Creating Open Education Materials (Paid Opportunity – Last Day)

submitted by finka2@augsburg.edu

Support democracy in the higher ed classroom by creating open education materials! The Civic Engagement and Voting Rights Teacher Scholars Program – housed in the Clemson University Humanities Hub and sponsored by a grant from The Mellon Foundation – provides a compensated, cohort-based opportunity (May 2025-May 2026) for faculty to create educational materials to infuse civic and voter education into humanities or humanities-allied courses. Applications requested no later than February 21, 2025. For more information and the application: https://www.clemson.edu/cah/sites/civic-education

Student Survey About Your Augsburg Experience

submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu

The Dean of Students Office requests your involvement in the Student Satisfaction Survey. Your answers are completely confidential and will only be available to Augsburg as an aggregate result. Once the survey is completed, you will be entered into a drawing for a few great prizes! These include: a 3-in-1 Wired and Wireless charging iHome, JBL Endurance Peak II Bluetooth headphones and an ALTEC NanoBuds Sport Wireless Earphones.

The password is your Augsburg Student ID number.

If you have any questions, please contact deanofstudents@augsburg.edu.

Access the Survey

Support Democracy in the Higher Ed Classroom by Creating Open Education Materials (Paid Opportunity)

submitted by finka2@augsburg.edu

Support democracy in the higher ed classroom by creating open education materials! The Civic Engagement and Voting Rights Teacher Scholars Program – housed in the Clemson University Humanities Hub and sponsored by a grant from The Mellon Foundation – provides a compensated, cohort-based opportunity (May 2025-May 2026) for faculty to create educational materials to infuse civic and voter education into humanities or humanities-allied courses. Applications requested no later than February 21, 2025. For more information and the application: https://www.clemson.edu/cah/sites/civic-education

Final Weeks – Faculty Distinguished Contributions Award Nominations

submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu

Award season has started! Celebrate the achievements and contributions of your colleagues and professors. Nominations for the 2025 Faculty Distinguished Contribution Awards are open now through March 10.

There are 6 award categories: Scholarship, Service to the University, Service to the Community, Teaching: Adjunct or Part-time, Teaching: Full-time 5+ years, and Teaching: Full-time 5 years or less. Any members of the Augsburg community can serve as nominators.
Please find full descriptions and nomination forms linked below. Honor a faculty member with your nomination!

Faculty Distinguished Contribution Awards

Hungry for Hope: Letters to the Church from Young Adults Is Available for Preorder

submitted by weber3@augsburg.edu

Two of our authors are Augsburg Alums! Amber Kalina and J.D. Mechelke

In this remarkable volume, young adults voice their concerns and laments about the church’s
past and present, as well as their hopes and dreams for the church’s future. Unlike many current books on youth ministry, this is not a book about how to attract young adults back to church. Instead, it is an invitation to listen to young adults as they offer important insights regarding the capacity of the church—and the world—to flourish going forward.

The book’s contributors candidly discuss the issues that matter most to their generation: climate catastrophe, mental health, abuses of power, meaningful relationships, inclusion and liberation, and more. As they grieve how the church has caused harm and avoided hard truths, they also yearn for the church to better embody a community centered on Jesus. Driven by a deep hunger for hope, they explore how churches can become trustworthy partners in mending people’s relationships with God, with each other, and with the earth. This poignant, powerful book is essential reading for ministry leaders, congregations, youth groups, and anyone who cares about young adults’ engagement with Christianity.

Preorder on our new website!

Internship Preparation Program Survey

submitted by guidettd@augsburg.edu

Help Shape Your Internship Success!

The Reell Office of Seeing Things Whole and the Strommen Center are launching an Internship Preparation Program here at Augsburg!

And we want your input!

Take this quick survey to help us tailor the program to your needs; whether you’re a first-year, sophomore, junior, or senior, and regardless of your internship experience.

✅ Your voice matters!

Thank you for your time!

For any questions, please reach out to cliftonk@augsburg.edu

Take this quick survey here!

Sverdrup Guest Lecture: “Leveraging EEG-Based Brain Measures to Identify Substance Abuse Risk”

submitted by yoon@augsburg.edu

Space is limited so please RSVP soon (https://tinyurl.com/EEG-Talk) to join the Psychology Department on Monday, 3/10 (10:30-11:30) for a talk by University of Minnesota Research Professor, Dr. Stephen Malone.

Over the course of 25 years, Dr. Malone has been an integral part of a unique program of research at the Minnesota Center for Twin and Family Research aimed at better understanding substance use and abuse, its correlates, causes and consequences.

Dr. Malone, working with colleagues and students, has used EEG-related measures to uncover stable and predictive biomarkers of risk. In this talk, he will share some insights and discoveries from this work, offering a view of how brain activity can help us understand and predict substance use behaviors and substance-related problems. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an expert in the field!

https://tinyurl.com/EEG-Talk

Bookgroup: What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma

submitted by lowe@augsburg.edu

Batalden Book Group for AU Staff & Faculty: We will read What Happened to You: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey. The group discussion will be held on Tuesday, March 25th from 3:30 – 5:00 (snacks provided). The discussion will be guided by Prof. Mary Lowe (Batalden scholar) and Ellie Olson Director of AU’s CWC. To participate, email Mary Lowe (lowe@augsburg.edu) by February 21st to get your (free) copy of the book.

Nominate an Auggie for the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards

submitted by jonesma@augsburg.edu

Now is the time to nominate Auggie alumni for the various 2025 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 2025.

2025 Distinguished Alumni Nomination Form

Assessment Day (March 4) Faculty and Staff Workshops

submitted by denkinge@augsburg.edu

Please join the directors of Faculty Development, Persistence & Graduation, and Assessment for discussions on Tuesday, March 4th from 11am – 1pm in Oren 114. No classes are held on this day to allow first- and second-year students to participate in Career Exploration day activities (night classes are held as scheduled).

At 11am, we’ll discuss a comprehensive analysis of predictors of student success and persistence. This year the Office of Planning and Effectiveness gathered data from across campus on how academic engagement, social belonging, financial needs, and a host of other factors predict student success measures such as course completion, year-to-year retention, and on-track graduation status. These results offer new clarity around our student population, and during this session we will discuss how these findings can be used to guide data-driven solutions to increase student success.

After lunch, the Director of Assessment will lead an open forum on a new, Moodle-based assessment process of General Education Learning Outcomes, set to begin in the fall of 2025. All faculty who regularly teach in the General Education curriculum are encouraged to attend to learn more about the process, provide feedback, and ask questions as we develop this new streamlined approach to measuring student achievement in our core curriculum.

Assessment Day RSVP Form

Want to Be a Part of a New Rapid Response Group of Mental Health Legislation at NAMI-Minnesota?

submitted by premob@augsburg.edu

Dear Advocates for Mental Health,

I hope you’re doing well!

I’m reaching out to fellow students to invite you to be part of a brand new project, the Rapid Response Group for NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness – MN)

By joining, you’ll have the opportunity to:

✅Be a part of creating a new group at NAMI Minnesota; specific details will depend on your interest and availability of other participants
✅ Collaborate with like-minded advocates to support NAMI Minnesota’s bills
✅ Attend legislative hearings at the Capitol and meet with legislators as need arises

If you’re interested, the sign up link is below or reply to my email with any questions. Feel free to share this with others who may be interested in advocating for better mental health policies!

Looking forward to working together to make a difference.

Best,
Bryce Premo
MSW Student | Augsburg University
NAMI Minnesota Policy Intern
policyintern@namimn.org

Rapid response sign-up form

Stretch Your Advocacy Muscles at Day at the Capitol

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

Join the Minnesota Private College Council for Day at the Capitol 2025, where you can advocate for increased support for low- and middle-income college students. Your legislators need to hear from you about the Minnesota State Grant program!

What: 2025 Day at the Capitol
Who: Students who receive the Minnesota State Grant
Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

During Day at the Capitol, you’ll 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 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. We will take the light rail from campus to and from the Capitol together. Plus, free lunch!

Sign up by February 25.

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

Learn more and register for Day at the Capitol.

TODAY: All Hands Meeting

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

All faculty and staff are invited to attend the Spring 2025 All Hands meeting from 11:30–11:50 a.m. in Hoversten Chapel today. If needed, faculty and staff can also register to join via Zoom on the All Hands page on Inside Augsburg. A brief Q&A period will be held immediately following the meeting for those who wish to discuss recent federal policy changes.

All Hands | Inside Augsburg (login required)

Study Abroad in Norway: Event on Tuesday

submitted by hardaker@augsburg.edu

Auggies – are you interested in study abroad in NORWAY?

Join us for a virtual Town Hall to learn more about Augsburg’s brand-new study abroad program in Norway, with the new Norway Site Director, Bettine Hoff Hermanson! RSVP to join virtually on Tuesday, February 25th at 12:00 p.m. via Zoom.

What is this new semester program in Norway all about?

The newest Augsburg global program, “Social Systems, Sustainability, and Justice in Norway” encourages students to “dig deeper” into contemporary social issues through a Norwegian lens. We will be looking at the climate crisis and the emerging importance of environmental sustainability, what does “national identity” look like, gender equality, immigration, happiness, housing, labor rights, renewable energy, and economic inequality.

Along the way, we will partake in many exciting excursions and build connections with local college students to help integrate students into the community for an undeniably unique Norwegian experience.

Students can learn more about the program at the study abroad website: go.augsburg.edu/norway, or make a study abroad advising appointment on Navigate.

RSVP To the Virtual Town Hall

Navigate for Student Success Workshop: February 26, 12:30 p.m.

submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu

Navigate for Student Success Workshop will be Feb 26, 12:30 to 1:30 pm on Zoom. Join Kelsey Richardson Blackwell for an overview of the ways that Navigate can help support student success.

And don’t forget the Navigate-ness Greatness Prize!
All faculty who completes their midterm progress reports Spring 2025
will be entered in drawing for $50 Visa Gift Card.

Navigate Workshop Zoom link

Peaceful Paints – TODAY

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

Join us for this event where creativity meets reflection!

Date: February 20, 2025 (TODAY!)
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 12 PM
Location: The Augsburg Room (Second floor of Christensen)

The prompt: “What is peace to you?” Come paint your vision of peace, enjoy some snacks, and express yourself in a relaxing atmosphere.

Afterward, we’ll host a small art show where you’ll receive your painting back and celebrate everyone’s unique creations.

Hosted by the Interfaith Department

Interfaith Symposium – One Week from Today

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

Join Us for the 2025 Interfaith Symposium on Thursday, February 27th at 11:00 am – noon in Hoversten Chapel. Class times will be adjusted to allow all students, faculty and staff to attend.

We are excited to welcome Valarie Kaur as the keynote speaker!

Speaker Bio: Valarie Kaur is a civil rights leader, lawyer, award-winning filmmaker, educator, and founder of the Revolutionary Love Project. Valarie became an activist when a Sikh father and family friend was the first person murdered in hate violence in the aftermath of 9/11. Since then, Valarie has led visionary campaigns to tell untold stories and change policy on issues ranging from hate crimes to digital freedom. Her work ignited a national movement to reclaim love as a force for justice. Today, the Revolutionary Love Project is seeding networked communities of practice across the country to build the beloved community. A daughter of Punjabi Sikh farmers in California, Valarie lifts up her vision for America in her acclaimed TED Talk and #1 LA Times Bestseller See No Stranger: A Memoir and Manifesto of Revolutionary Love. In Fall 2022, Valarie was honored at the White House in the first-ever Uniters Ceremony, recognizing her as a prophetic leader whose work is healing America. She is also the author of newly released Sage Warrior and children’s book World of Wonder.

For more information and to register visit: https://www.augsburg.edu/interfaith/about/interfaith-spring-symposium/
(Note – registration is required if you will attend virtually.)

Nominations Open for 2025 Leadership Awards

submitted by christe@augsburg.edu

Students, Staff, Faculty and Community Members are invited to nominate Augsburg Student Leaders, Student Organizations and Advisors for the 2025 Student Leadership Awards!

The Augsburg Leadership Awards are organized by Campus Life at the end of every spring semester to recognize outstanding student leaders and student organizations. Members of the Augsburg Senior Leadership Society are inducted, recent graduates of the Emerging Leaders Program are celebrated and recognized, and Day Student Government Members are honored.

This year’s ceremony will take place on April 27th, 5-7 p.m. in Foss Chapel.

The Awards Committee is looking forward to seeing all of your nominations!

Submit your Nominations Here!

Seeking Survey Participants

submitted by wurstera@augsburg.edu

Hello, my name is Ashley Wurster and I am currently a clinical psychology doctoral student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about how episode patterns in schizophrenia may affect stigmatization levels among mental health practitioners and the general public in Minnesota, and I would like to include you in my research. The study will be completed exclusively online and consist of a survey about your demographics and your experiences with and attitudes on schizophrenia/severe mental illnesses. It should take about 10-15 minutes to complete. To thank you for your participation, there will be an option at the end of the survey to have a $2 bill mailed to you. If you are interested in participating, please use the link below to access the surveys. I appreciate you taking the time to consider participating in this important research.

https://augsburg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3gayud3UI1r7sYC

Faculty and Staff Headshot Day, February 24

submitted by selinski@augsburg.edu

MarComm’s photographer, Courtney Perry, will be on campus to take headshots for Augsburg faculty and staff Monday, February 24 from 12–1pm in the Hagfors Lobby. Please sign up for 1 time slot and be prepared to have your photo taken during that timeframe (a maximum of 5 people can sign up for the same time). Photos will be shared 1-2 weeks after the event via an A-Mail post.

Previous faculty/staff headshots can be downloaded here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1B9MzQTCUYBopmLFVVcFdsO-J8Xw9kXV0?usp=drive_link

If you’ve had a headshot taken and need it updated on the website, please submit a Lytho project request with MarComm: https://augsburg.ignite.inmotionnow.com

Faculty + Staff Headshot Day Sign-Up

Student Survey About Your Augsburg Experience

submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu

The Dean of Students Office requests your involvement in the Student Satisfaction Survey. Your answers are completely confidential and will only be available to Augsburg as an aggregate result. Once the survey is completed, you will be entered into a drawing for a few great prizes! These include: a 3-in-1 Wired and Wireless charging iHome, JBL Endurance Peak II Bluetooth headphones and an ALTEC NanoBuds Sport Wireless Earphones.

The password is your Augsburg Student ID number.

If you have any questions, please contact deanofstudents@augsburg.edu.

Access the Survey

House for Rent: August/September 2025 (Possibly Long Term)

submitted by hermansb@augsburg.edu

Are you looking for a place to live?

With my move to Norway (Site Director for CGEE’s new site), we have decided to rent out our house in the beautiful Lex-Ham neighborhood in St. Paul. It is an easy 10 minute drive to campus by car, close to public transportation, and biking to Augsburg takes about 30 minutes.

We have loved this house for 20+ years and hope you will too!

The lease will be for 12 months with the potential of it becoming a long-term relationship.

If you have questions or are interested, contact Bettine at hermansb@augsburg.edu

SEE FLYER FOR DETAILS & PICTURES

Hungry for Hope: Letters to the Church from Young Adults Is Available for Preorder

submitted by weber3@augsburg.edu

Two of our authors are Augsburg Alums! Amber Kalina and J.D. Mechelke

In this remarkable volume, young adults voice their concerns and laments about the church’s
past and present, as well as their hopes and dreams for the church’s future. Unlike many current books on youth ministry, this is not a book about how to attract young adults back to church. Instead, it is an invitation to listen to young adults as they offer important insights regarding the capacity of the church—and the world—to flourish going forward.

The book’s contributors candidly discuss the issues that matter most to their generation: climate catastrophe, mental health, abuses of power, meaningful relationships, inclusion and liberation, and more. As they grieve how the church has caused harm and avoided hard truths, they also yearn for the church to better embody a community centered on Jesus. Driven by a deep hunger for hope, they explore how churches can become trustworthy partners in mending people’s relationships with God, with each other, and with the earth. This poignant, powerful book is essential reading for ministry leaders, congregations, youth groups, and anyone who cares about young adults’ engagement with Christianity.

Preorder on our new website!

Internship Preparation Program Survey

submitted by guidettd@augsburg.edu

Help Shape Your Internship Success!

The Reell Office of Seeing Things Whole and the Strommen Center are launching an Internship Preparation Program here at Augsburg!

And we want your input!

Take this quick survey to help us tailor the program to your needs; whether you’re a first-year, sophomore, junior, or senior, and regardless of your internship experience.

✅ Your voice matters!

Thank you for your time!

For any questions, please reach out to cliftonk@augsburg.edu

Take this quick survey here!

Assessment Day (March 4) Faculty and Staff Workshops

submitted by denkinge@augsburg.edu

Please join the directors of Faculty Development, Persistence & Graduation, and Assessment for discussions on Tuesday, March 4th from 11am – 1pm in Oren 114. No classes are held on this day to allow first- and second-year students to participate in Career Exploration day activities.

At 11am, we’ll discuss a comprehensive analysis of predictors of student success and persistence. This year the Office of Planning and Effectiveness gathered data from across campus on how academic engagement, social belonging, financial needs, and a host of other factors predict student success measures such as course completion, year-to-year retention, and on-track graduation status. These results offer new clarity around our student population, and during this session we will discuss how these findings can be used to guide data-driven solutions to increase student success.

After lunch, the Director of Assessment will lead an open forum on a new, Moodle-based assessment process of General Education Learning Outcomes, set to begin in the fall of 2025. All faculty who regularly teach in the General Education curriculum are encouraged to attend to learn more about the process, provide feedback, and ask questions as we develop this new streamlined approach to measuring student achievement in our core curriculum.

Assessment Day RSVP Form

Sverdrup Guest Lecture: “Leveraging EEG-Based Brain Measures to Identify Substance Abuse Risk”

submitted by yoon@augsburg.edu

Space is limited so please RSVP soon (https://tinyurl.com/EEG-Talk) to join the Psychology Department on Monday, 3/10 (10:30-11:30) for a talk by University of Minnesota Research Professor, Dr. Stephen Malone.

Over the course of 25 years, Dr. Malone has been an integral part of a unique program of research at the Minnesota Center for Twin and Family Research aimed at better understanding substance use and abuse, its correlates, causes and consequences.

Dr. Malone, working with colleagues and students, has used EEG-related measures to uncover stable and predictive biomarkers of risk. In this talk, he will share some insights and discoveries from this work, offering a view of how brain activity can help us understand and predict substance use behaviors and substance-related problems. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an expert in the field!

https://tinyurl.com/EEG-Talk

“Know Your Rights” Presentations – Friday, February 28

A representative from the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota will be facilitating two “Know Your Rights” presentations on Friday, February 28 via Zoom.

Presentation #1 is taking place at 12:15-1:30 p.m. and will be geared a bit more toward students, however faculty and staff are welcome to attend.

Presentation #2 is taking place at 1:45-3:00 p.m. and will be geared a bit more toward faculty and staff, however students are welcome to attend.

Please Note:
-Check the Augsburg University calendar to copy the event to your calendar.
-Augsburg email addresses will be required to attend these presentations.
-Please feel free to invite your colleagues and students to these presentations.

Nominations Are Open for the 2025 Leadership Awards

submitted by christe@augsburg.edu

Students, Staff, Faculty and Community Members are invited to nominate Augsburg Student Leaders, Student Organizations and Advisors for the 2025 Student Leadership Awards!

The Augsburg Leadership Awards are organized by Campus Life at the end of every spring semester to recognize outstanding student leaders and student organizations. Members of the Augsburg Senior Leadership Society are inducted and recent graduates of the Emerging Leaders Program are celebrated and recognized, and Day Student Government Members are honored.

This year’s ceremony will take place on April 27th, 5-7 p.m. in Foss Chapel.

The Awards Committee is looking forward to seeing all of your nominations!

Submit your Nominations Here!

TOMORROW: All Hands Meeting

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

All faculty and staff are invited to attend the Spring 2025 All Hands meeting from 11:30–11:50 a.m. in Hoversten Chapel tomorrow, February 20. If needed, faculty and staff can also register to join via Zoom on the All Hands page on Inside Augsburg. A brief Q&A period will be held immediately following the meeting for those who wish to discuss recent federal policy changes.

All Hands | Inside Augsburg (login required)

Seeking Survey Participants

submitted by wurstera@augsburg.edu

Hello, my name is Ashley Wurster and I am currently a clinical psychology doctoral student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about how episode patterns in schizophrenia may affect stigmatization levels among mental health practitioners and the general public in Minnesota, and I would like to include you in my research. The study will be completed exclusively online and consist of a survey about your demographics and your experiences with and attitudes on schizophrenia/severe mental illnesses. It should take about 10-15 minutes to complete. To thank you for your participation, there will be an option at the end of the survey to have a $2 bill mailed to you. If you are interested in participating, please use the link below to access the surveys. I appreciate you taking the time to consider participating in this important research.

https://augsburg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3gayud3UI1r7sYC

Support Democracy in the Higher Ed Classroom by Creating Open Education Materials (Paid Opportunity)

submitted by finka2@augsburg.edu

Support democracy in the higher ed classroom by creating open education materials! The Civic Engagement and Voting Rights Teacher Scholars Program – housed in the Clemson University Humanities Hub and sponsored by a grant from The Mellon Foundation – provides a compensated, cohort-based opportunity (May 2025-May 2026) for faculty to create educational materials to infuse civic and voter education into humanities or humanities-allied courses. Applications requested no later than February 21, 2025. For more information and the application: https://www.clemson.edu/cah/sites/civic-education

Dr. Jon Zobitz Will Be Sharing His Vocation Story in Chapel.

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Join us on Tuesday, February 25th, from 11:30 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. in Hoversten Chapel for the next installment in our Uncovering Vocation series. Dr. Jon Zobitz, Professor and Data Science Program Manager in the Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science, will reflect on his personal vocation journey. Come and hear more about Jon, our community, and how we are called to live our lives for the sake of the world.

Student-Led Ramadan Panel (Virtual) – TODAY

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

Please join us for a student-led Ramadan panel. Panelists will talk about the significance of Ramadan and how faculty, staff, and other students can best support them during this holy month.

Date: Wednesday, February 19
Time: Noon – 1 pm
Place: Zoom

The session will be recorded, please reach out to interfaith@augsburg.edu if you would like a copy of the recording.

Register for the zoom session here:
————————————————————————–
You are invited to register for a Zoom webinar!

When: Feb 19, 2025 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Ramadan Panel

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://augsburg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NicNY-6qReSa765rcgCN7A

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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Peaceful Paints – TOMORROW

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

Join us for this event where creativity meets reflection!

Date: February 20, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 12 PM
Location: The Augsburg Room (Second floor of Christensen)

The prompt: “What is peace to you?” Come paint your vision of peace, enjoy some snacks, and express yourself in a relaxing atmosphere.

Afterward, we’ll host a small art show where you’ll receive your painting back and celebrate everyone’s unique creations.

Hosted by the Interfaith Department

Library Board Game Collection Accepting Donations/Suggestions

submitted by cronink@augsburg.edu

The library team is building a board game collection and we want your input!

We are currently accepting donations of board games (with all pieces present, please!), table top games, and other gaming materials. We are especially interested in popular games such as Catan, chess, and D&D materials, but we are open to anything. Bring any donations to the service desk at the front of the library. We will not be returning donations once we have received them. If you are unsure whether your donation will be a good fit for our collection, feel free to email cronink@augsburg.edu.

Got suggestions for games you want to see at the library? Fill out this suggestion form to add it to our wishlist: https://forms.gle/XDwvit3yRwUxYcqU9

Student Survey About Your Augsburg Experience

submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu

The Dean of Students Office requests your involvement in the Student Satisfaction Survey. Your answers are completely confidential and will only be available to Augsburg as an aggregate result. Once the survey is completed, you will be entered into a drawing for a few great prizes! These include: a 3-in-1 Wired and Wireless charging iHome, JBL Endurance Peak II Bluetooth headphones and an ALTEC NanoBuds Sport Wireless Earphones.

The password is your Augsburg Student ID number.

If you have any questions, please contact deanofstudents@augsburg.edu.

Access the Survey

Support Democracy in the Higher Ed Classroom by Creating Open Education Materials (Paid Opportunity)

submitted by finka2@augsburg.edu

Support democracy in the higher ed classroom by creating open education materials! The Civic Engagement and Voting Rights Teacher Scholars Program – housed in the Clemson University Humanities Hub and sponsored by a grant from The Mellon Foundation – provides a compensated, cohort-based opportunity (May 2025-May 2026) for faculty to create educational materials to infuse civic and voter education into humanities or humanities-allied courses. Applications requested no later than February 21, 2025.

For more information and the application: https://www.clemson.edu/cah/sites/civic-education

Open Q&A Sessions on the Cloud ERP Project

submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu

What is the Cloud ERP Project, you ask? If you’re a student, faculty, or staff member, then this project will be changing how you interact with Augsburg online over the next few years—registering for classes, submitting grades, viewing payslips, and more.

The project website has more information on this initiative to unify and streamline our information systems across campus. Additionally, we are holding open Q&A sessions in person and via Zoom for you to learn more and to ask questions. Following a short slideshow about the project, the floor will be open for questions.

ZOOM

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
9–10:00 a.m. https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/96645268730?pwd=PkkDfGbz1Pvq5eBUjrUaxCM9OyzH6u.1

Learn more on the Cloud ERP Project website

Assessment Day (March 4) Faculty and Staff Workshops

submitted by denkinge@augsburg.edu

Please join the directors of Faculty Development, Persistence & Graduation, and Assessment for discussions on Tuesday, March 4th from 11am – 1pm in Oren 114. No classes are held on this day to allow first- and second-year students to participate in Career Exploration day activities.

At 11am, we’ll discuss a comprehensive analysis of predictors of student success and persistence. This year the Office of Planning and Effectiveness gathered data from across campus on how academic engagement, social belonging, financial needs, and a host of other factors predict student success measures such as course completion, year-to-year retention, and on-track graduation status. These results offer new clarity around our student population, and during this session we will discuss how these findings can be used to guide data-driven solutions to increase student success.

After lunch, the Director of Assessment will lead an open forum on a new, Moodle-based assessment process of General Education Learning Outcomes, set to begin in the fall of 2025. All faculty who regularly teach in the General Education curriculum are encouraged to attend to learn more about the process, provide feedback, and ask questions as we develop this new streamlined approach to measuring student achievement in our core curriculum.

Assessment Day RSVP Form

Internship Preparation Program Survey

submitted by guidettd@augsburg.edu

Help Shape Your Internship Success!

The Reell Office of Seeing Things Whole and the Strommen Center are launching an Internship Preparation Program here at Augsburg!

And we want your input!

Take this quick survey to help us tailor the program to your needs; whether you’re a first-year, sophomore, junior, or senior, and regardless of your internship experience.

✅ Your voice matters!

Thank you for your time!

For any questions, please reach out to cliftonk@augsburg.edu

Take this quick survey here!

Book Group for Faculty & Staff: What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma

submitted by lowe@augsburg.edu

Batalden Book Group for AU Staff & Faculty: We will read What Happened to You: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey. The group discussion will be held on Tuesday, March 25th from 3:30 – 5:00 (snacks provided). The discussion will be guided by Prof. Mary Lowe (Batalden scholar) and Ellie Olson Director of AU’s CWC. To participate, email Mary Lowe (lowe@augsburg.edu) by February 21st to get your (free) copy of the book.

2025 Commencement Tickets Now Available

submitted by commencement@augsburg.edu

Tickets for the 2025 commencement ceremony are available now for students and guests. The total number of tickets allowed per graduate will be 1 graduate ticket for yourself plus 15 guest tickets for family and friends (16 total).

Friday, May 9, 2025
Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Doors open at 5 p.m.

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

Commencement Website

Hop on the Light Rail to St. Paul for Day at the Capitol

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

Join the Minnesota Private College Council for Day at the Capitol 2025, where you can advocate for increased support for low- and middle-income college students. Your legislators need to hear from you about the Minnesota State Grant program!

What: 2025 Day at the Capitol
Who: Students who receive the Minnesota State Grant
Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

During Day at the Capitol, you’ll 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 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. We will take the light rail from campus to and from the Capitol together. Plus, free lunch!

Sign up by February 25.

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

Learn more and register for Day at the Capitol.

Seeking Survey Participants

submitted by wurstera@augsburg.edu

Hello, my name is Ashley Wurster and I am currently a clinical psychology doctoral student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about how episode patterns in schizophrenia may affect stigmatization levels among mental health practitioners and the general public in Minnesota, and I would like to include you in my research. The study will be completed exclusively online and consist of a survey about your demographics and your experiences with and attitudes on schizophrenia/severe mental illnesses. It should take about 10-15 minutes to complete. To thank you for your participation, there will be an option at the end of the survey to have a $2 bill mailed to you. If you are interested in participating, please use the link below to access the surveys. I appreciate you taking the time to consider participating in this important research.

https://augsburg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3gayud3UI1r7sYC

This Thursday: Spring All Hands Meeting

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

All faculty and staff are invited to attend the Spring 2025 All Hands meeting from 11:30–11:50 a.m. in Hoversten Chapel this Thursday, February 20. If needed, faculty and staff can also register to join via Zoom on the All Hands page on Inside Augsburg. A brief Q&A period will be held immediately following the meeting for those who wish to discuss recent federal policy changes.

All Hands | Inside Augsburg (login required)

Free Community Yoga: This Saturday, February 22 at 10 a.m. CST (Link Included)

submitted by rohlfsen@augsburg.edu

Come move your body, breathe deep, and be in collective space this Saturday, 2/22. Nichole Rohlfsen (Program Manager in the Center for Global Education & Experience) will be offering free community yoga classes online, about twice a month, typically on Saturday mornings.

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/97938904296?pwd=BzRiGQn5dTx5W
ewSDIV1XhCkrxxN4e.1

This Saturday we’ll slowly warm up from the inside out. We’ll build some heat to counter this deep freeze and also get into some gentle heart openers and backbends to invite in some renewed and uplifting energy. Winter will shift into spring eventually, and while we are in the last stretch we have tools to help us cope and to tend to our inner flame.

This space is an open invitation, and what I’m committed to offering is a space of refuge: for the sake of safety, spaciousness, deep rest and full permission, for myself and others.

For any accommodations, please email me in advance (rohlfsen@augsburg.edu) so I can do my best to support any requests.

I know many of us have been reflecting on how we want and are able to show up in this moment. What does it take for social change and transformation to really happen, especially under a growing reality of fascism bolstered by polarity and division? What might my role be in this moment, and in the long haul for more equity, justice, love and dignity? What skills and support might I be able to offer?

One of the ways I am intentionally stepping in for this moment is this very offering. When we are curious about what is happening in our bodies, we can also begin to be more curious about what’s happening in other living bodies and in the world around us. We get to practice being in relationship with ourselves, with others, and with our environment. So that what we practice and experience on the mat is what we practice everywhere we go. Presence, curiosity, awareness, breath, and connecting to our aliveness and belonging.

Class Zoom Link

TODAY – Free Indian Dinner

submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu

De-stress with the help of specially crafted sounds and rhythms designed to relax and center your mind and body. We can make it fun, relaxing, and full

Save the date and join us on Tuesday, February 18th from 6:00pm – 7:30pm in Chapel.

Register by 10:00am https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1SxbCkGcqrZQSKjsviW6u2mJHw0lHO-bE-BprGRBQC-ChAA/viewform?usp=pp_url

https://www.instagram.com/p/DFqNkQ5xBvt/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Nominations Are Open for the 2025 Leadership Awards

submitted by christe@augsburg.edu

Students, Staff, Faculty and Community Members are invited to nominate Augsburg Student Leaders, Student Organizations and Advisors for the 2025 Student Leadership Awards!

The Augsburg Leadership Awards are organized by Campus Life at the end of every spring semester to recognize outstanding student leaders and student organizations. Members of the Augsburg Senior Leadership Society are inducted and recent graduates of the Emerging Leaders Program are celebrated and recognized, and Day Student Government Members are honored.

This year’s ceremony will take place on April 27th, 5-7 p.m. in Foss Chapel.

The Awards Committee is looking forward to seeing all of your nominations!

Submit your Nominations Here!

Student-Led Ramadan Panel (Virtual) – TOMORROW

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

Please join us for a student-led Ramadan panel. Panelists will talk about the significance of Ramadan and how faculty, staff, and other students can best support them during this holy month.

Date: Wednesday, February 19
Time: Noon – 1 pm
Place: Zoom

The session will be recorded, please reach out to interfaith@augsburg.edu if you would like a copy of the recording.

Register for the zoom session here:
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You are invited to register for a Zoom webinar!

When: Feb 19, 2025 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Ramadan Panel

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://augsburg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NicNY-6qReSa765rcgCN7A

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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Peaceful Paints – This Thursday

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

Join us for this event where creativity meets reflection!

Date: February 20, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 12 PM
Location: The Augsburg Room (Second floor of Christensen)

The prompt: “What is peace to you?” Come paint your vision of peace, enjoy some snacks, and express yourself in a relaxing atmosphere.

Afterward, we’ll host a small art show where you’ll receive your painting back and celebrate everyone’s unique creations.

Hosted by the Interfaith Department

“Know Your Rights” Presentations – Friday, February 28

A representative from the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota will be facilitating two “Know Your Rights” presentations on Friday, February 28 via Zoom.

Presentation #1 is taking place at 12:15-1:30 p.m. and will be geared a bit more toward students, however faculty and staff are welcome to attend.

Presentation #2 is taking place at 1:45-3:00 p.m. and will be geared a bit more toward faculty and staff, however students are welcome to attend.

Please Note:
-Check the Augsburg University calendar to copy the event to your calendar.
-Augsburg email addresses will be required to attend these presentations.
-Please feel free to invite your colleagues and students to these presentations.

Student Survey About Your Augsburg Experience

submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu

The Dean of Students Office requests your involvement in the Student Satisfaction Survey. Your answers are completely confidential and will only be available to Augsburg as an aggregate result. Once the survey is completed, you will be entered into a drawing for a few great prizes! These include: a 3-in-1 Wired and Wireless charging iHome, JBL Endurance Peak II Bluetooth headphones and an ALTEC NanoBuds Sport Wireless Earphones.

The password is your Augsburg Student ID number.

If you have any questions, please contact deanofstudents@augsburg.edu.

Access the Survey

New Staff Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

02/13/2025: Batalden Assistant Dean of Student Success and Belonging
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000042361895-batalden-assistant-dean-of-student-success-and-belonging
02/10/2025: Graduate Assistant Track & Field Coach
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000041586205-graduate-assistant-track-field-coach

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Support Democracy in the Higher Ed Classroom by Creating Open Education Materials (Paid Opportunity)

submitted by finka2@augsburg.edu

Support democracy in the higher ed classroom by creating open education materials! The Civic Engagement and Voting Rights Teacher Scholars Program – housed in the Clemson University Humanities Hub and sponsored by a grant from The Mellon Foundation – provides a compensated, cohort-based opportunity (May 2025-May 2026) for faculty to create educational materials to infuse civic and voter education into humanities or humanities-allied courses.

Applications requested no later than February 21, 2025. For more information and the application: https://www.clemson.edu/cah/sites/civic-education

URGO Summer Research Phase 1 Applications Due February 17

submitted by philldal@augsburg.edu

URGO SUMMER RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY PROGRAM: All disciplines welcome!
Phase 1 of the applications are due February 17th at 11:59 PM, so start talking with your faculty members to learn about what research or creative activity is going on in your department!

The URGO Summer Research/Creative Activity Program is an 11-week, on-campus program (May 19th – August 1st) where students are funded to conduct research with a faculty mentor. URGO provides full-time summer researchers (400 hours) with a $6,000 stipend and housing discount while half-time researchers (200 hours) receive a $3,000 stipend and a housing discount.

URGO SUMMER RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY ASSISTANTSHIPS
URGO also provides funding for students to work for a professor as a research assistant on an ongoing research project. This is a 100-hour commitment over the course of the summer and comes with a $1,500 stipend. This is an excellent opportunity to try out research for the first time or focus on a specific aspect of a research project.

If you have questions, email urgo@augsburg.edu or visit the link below.

URGO Summer Research Info and Application

Prep for the Career Fair (Food Everyday, Febrary 10 – February 18)

submitted by geverdl@augsburg.edu

Mark your calendar. Prep work for the career fair is in FULL-swing! Everyday we’ll have different workshops hosted by our employer partners who wants to see you succeed at the job and internship fair.

All workshops are located in the Strommen Center (across from Einsteins).

Mon Feb 17th, 10am-2pm
Resumania + Share Shop
Drop by for all day resume review and access professional attire from the Share Shop.

Tues Feb 18th, 10am-2pm
Resumania + Share Shop
Drop by for all day resume review and access professional attire from the Share Shop.

Download full list of career prep workshops here: https://careers.augsburg.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/209/2025/02/FINAL-Career-Fair-Prep-Week-.pdf

Haven’t registered for the fair yet? Do it here.

Present Your Research at Zyzzogeton – Register by February 18

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

Augsburg’s annual Zyzzogeton Student Research Symposium showcases the work of over 50 undergraduate researchers in all academic disciplines and will take place on Tuesday, April 15, 3:00-4:30 PM in Hagfors Center. 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 18.

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.

NOTE: 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 4
Registration closes – February 18
Poster making workshop – February 27
Deadline to submit final poster – March 28
Deadline to submit final abstract edits – April 4

If you have any questions, please contact Lara Crombie (crombie@augsburg.edu) or urgo@augsburg.edu.

Register for Zyzzogeton

Blind Date With a Book or Movie

submitted by schieren@augsburg.edu

Valentine’s Day may be over, but the love is still going strong at the library. Our Blind Date With a Book or Movie display will be up through the end of this week, with a whole new batch of eligible candidates looking for love. Find your match in 3 easy steps: (1) choose a book, e-book, or movie based only on the genre and description on the item, (2) check out using James (the item barcodes are still visible), and (3) enjoy your date! If you’re looking for a more personalized setup, chat with one of our librarians who will be happy to provide matchmaking services. The display is located near the front entrance of the library and will be available until February 21. We hope you find library love this winter!

Open Q&A Sessions on the Cloud ERP Project

submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu

What is the Cloud ERP Project, you ask? If you’re a student, faculty, or staff member, then this project will be changing how you interact with Augsburg online over the next few years—registering for classes, submitting grades, viewing payslips, and more.

The project website has more information on this initiative to unify and streamline our information systems across campus. Additionally, we are holding open Q&A sessions in person and via Zoom for you to learn more and to ask questions. Following a short slideshow about the project, the floor will be open for questions.

ZOOM

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
9–10:00 a.m. https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/96645268730?pwd=PkkDfGbz1Pvq5eBUjrUaxCM9OyzH6u.1

Learn more on the Cloud ERP Project website

Thursday, February 20: All Hands Meeting

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

All faculty and staff are invited to attend the Spring 2025 All Hands meeting from 11:30–11:50 a.m. in Hoversten Chapel this Thursday, February 20. If needed, faculty and staff can also register to join via Zoom on the All Hands page on Inside Augsburg. A brief Q&A period will be held immediately following the meeting for those who wish to discuss recent federal policy changes.

All Hands | Inside Augsburg (login required)

Student-Led Ramadan Panel (Virtual) – Wednesday

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

Please join us for a student-led Ramadan panel. Panelists will talk about the significance of Ramadan and how faculty, staff, and other students can best support them during this holy month.

Date: Wednesday, February 19
Time: Noon – 1 pm
Place: Zoom

The session will be recorded, please reach out to interfaith@augsburg.edu if you would like a copy of the recording.

Register for the zoom session here:
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You are invited to register for a Zoom webinar!

When: Feb 19, 2025 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Ramadan Panel

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://augsburg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NicNY-6qReSa765rcgCN7A

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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Peaceful Paints

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

Join us for this event where creativity meets reflection!

Date: February 20, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 12 PM
Location: The Augsburg Room (Second floor of Christensen)

The prompt: “What is peace to you?” Come paint your vision of peace, enjoy some snacks, and express yourself in a relaxing atmosphere.

Afterward, we’ll host a small art show where you’ll receive your painting back and celebrate everyone’s unique creations.

Hosted by the Interfaith Department

Register for the Job and Internship Fair – February 19

submitted by geverdl@augsburg.edu

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

Location: Minneapolis Convention Center
Time: 9am-2pm
Transportation: We will have a FREE shuttle run continuously from Hagfors to the Minneapolis Convention Center. Expect wait times between shuttles ~20 minutes.
First shuttle: Hagfors at 8:30am
Last shuttle: Minneapolis Convention Center at 2:30pm
See which organizations will be at the fair: https://www.mnpcfair.org/organizations-at-the-fair

Registration: Registration is not required, but strongly encouraged.

Register and More Information

Assessment Day (March 4) Faculty and Staff Workshops

submitted by denkinge@augsburg.edu

Please join the directors of Faculty Development, Persistence & Graduation, and Assessment for discussions on Tuesday, March 4th from 11am – 1pm in Science 123. No classes are held on this day to allow first- and second-year students to participate in Career Exploration day activities.

At 11am, we’ll discuss a comprehensive analysis of predictors of student success and persistence. This year the Office of Planning and Effectiveness gathered data from across campus on how academic engagement, social belonging, financial needs, and a host of other factors predict student success measures such as course completion, year-to-year retention, and on-track graduation status. These results offer new clarity around our student population, and during this session we will discuss how these findings can be used to guide data-driven solutions to increase student success.

After lunch, the Director of Assessment will lead an open forum on a new, Moodle-based assessment process of General Education Learning Outcomes, set to begin in the fall of 2025. All faculty who regularly teach in the General Education curriculum are encouraged to attend to learn more about the process, provide feedback, and ask questions as we develop this new streamlined approach to measuring student achievement in our core curriculum.

Assessment Day RSVP Form

Library Board Game Collection Accepting Donations/Suggestions

submitted by cronink@augsburg.edu

The library team is building a board game collection and we want your input!

We are currently accepting donations of board games (with all pieces present, please!), table top games, and other gaming materials. We are especially interested in popular games such as Catan, chess, and D&D materials, but we are open to anything. Bring any donations to the service desk at the front of the library. We will not be returning donations once we have received them. If you are unsure whether your donation will be a good fit for our collection, feel free to email cronink@augsburg.edu.

Got suggestions for games you want to see at the library? Fill out this suggestion form to add it to our wishlist: https://forms.gle/XDwvit3yRwUxYcqU9

Free Indian Dinner from Curry in a Hurry

submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu

De-stress with the help of specially crafted sounds and rhythms designed to relax and center your mind and body. We can make it fun, relaxing, and full

Save the date and join us on Tuesday, February 18th from 6:00pm – 7:30pm in Chapel.

Register by 02/17 -https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1SxbCkGcqrZQSKjsviW6u2mJHw0lHO-bE-BprGRBQC-ChAA/viewform?usp=pp_url

https://www.instagram.com/p/DFqNkQ5xBvt/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Participate in a Mental Health Study

submitted by stevenss@augsburg.edu

Are you between the ages of 18 & 25?

You are invited to participate in a study investigating emotion and mental health!

ENTER A RAFFLE FOR 1 of 8 $25 VISA GIFT CARDS!

Access the study here: https://augsburg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0idiuYgLQrXZfym

Please contact the study’s primary investigator with any questions at
stevenss@augsburg.edu

Thank you!

https://augsburg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0idiuYgLQrXZfym

Staff Senate Events and Happenings

submitted by cliftonk@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg Staff Senate continues to find opportunities to build community and relationships across departments. We also seek to remain informed about overall campus happenings. If you can’t make all the Focused Conversations or other University-wide meetings, please feel free to reach out with any questions you might have.

Our current members are:
Emilie Lenz, Financial Aid
Keri Clifton, Reell Office of Seeing Things Whole
Melissa Lee, Athletics
Izzy Rankin, Human Resources
Magaly Ortiz, TRIO/SSS
Hayley Selinski, Marketing and Communications
Elijah Owens, Residence Life

You can email us at staffsenate@augsburg.edu

Upcoming opportunities to connect:

Monthly Brown Bag Lunches:
Meet monthly for a casual staff lunch in The Commons to connect with old friends and meet new ones. Bring your own lunch or grab one from the cafeteria.

Monthly on the second Tuesday starting March 11th at noon

Staff Appreciation Event:
Wednesday March 26th from 3:00-4:30 p.m. in the Hoversten Chapel, Foss Hall.
We are now accepting nominations to honor outstanding staff and outstanding newcomers at Augsburg. Here is a link to the nomination form.

Follow our Senate Senate Calendar on our website – https://sites.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/about/

Here is a link to the nomination form.

Dr. Jon Zobitz Will Be Sharing His Vocation Story in Chapel.

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Join us on Tuesday, February 25th, from 11:30 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. in Hoversten Chapel for the next installment in our Uncovering Vocation series. Dr. Jon Zobitz, Professor and Data Science Program Manager in the Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science, will reflect on his personal vocation journey. Come and hear more about Jon, our community, and how we are called to live our lives for the sake of the world.

Student Survey About Your Augsburg Experience

submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu

The Dean of Students Office requests your involvement in the Student Satisfaction Survey. Your answers are completely confidential and will only be available to Augsburg as an aggregate result. Once the survey is completed, you will be entered into a drawing for a few great prizes! These include: a 3-in-1 Wired and Wireless charging iHome, JBL Endurance Peak II Bluetooth headphones and an ALTEC NanoBuds Sport Wireless Earphones.

The password is your Augsburg Student ID number.

If you have any questions, please contact deanofstudents@augsburg.edu.

Access the Survey

Ramadan Menu Feedback Session TODAY at 3:30 p.m.

submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu

Come to the East Commons TODAY at 3:30 p.m. for a Ramadan menu feedback session and tasting menu, hosted by Augsburg University Dining Services. We want to ensure that the most culturally relevant and appropriate food is able to be served to students, and this is a great opportunity to share your perspective.

New Staff Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

02/13/2025: Batalden Assistant Dean of Student Success and Belonging
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000042361895-batalden-assistant-dean-of-student-success-and-belonging
02/10/2025: Graduate Assistant Track & Field Coach
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000041586205-graduate-assistant-track-field-coach

Search Augsburg Job Postings

New Student Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

02/12/2025: Student: Sports Medicine Assistant, Academic Year 2025-26
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000042026237-student-sports-medicine-assistant-academic-year-2025-26
02/07/2025: Student: Administrative Accounting
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000041229651-student-administrative-accounting

Search Augsburg Job Postings

House for Rent: August/September 2025 (Possibly Long Term)

submitted by hermansb@augsburg.edu

Are you looking for a place to live?

With my move to Norway (Site Director for CGEE’s new site), we have decided to rent out our house in the beautiful Lex-Ham neighborhood in St. Paul. It is an easy 10 minute drive to campus by car, close to public transportation, and biking to Augsburg takes about 30 minutes.

We have loved this house for 20+ years and hope you will too!

The lease will be for 12 months with the potential of it becoming a long-term relationship.

If you have questions or are interested, contact Bettine at hermansb@augsburg.edu

SEE FLYER FOR DETAILS & PICTURES

February 26: Norwegian Bi-Partisan Arctic Parliamentary Delegation: Dialogue on Sustainability and Policy

submitted by hermansb@augsburg.edu

A Norwegian delegation from the Arctic Parliamentary Cooperation will visit Augsburg University on February 26. The group consists of 5-6 members from the parliament, representing the Labour Party, the Conservative and Progressive Party, Socialist Left Party, and the Center Party.

The cooperation was established (in 2009) due to the increasing interest in Arctic issues, both within the Arctic countries themselves and from countries outside the region. Among the most important areas of cooperation are include the fields of energy, climate change and the environment, maritime transport, health and education.

In addition to providing information about the Arctic Cooperation, this group will share knowledge and expertise on Norwegian, European and World politics, the role of NATO and the United Nations, and they will address the benefits of bi-partisan collaborations.

The lecture including a dialogue with students, faculty and staff will be held:

Date: February 26, 2025
Time: 1:50 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: OGC 100

Please email Bettine Hoff Hermanson if you are interested in joining the event: hermansb@augsburg.edu

Visit Norway Hub’s page for additional information.

2025 Commencement Tickets Now Available

submitted by commencement@augsburg.edu

Tickets for the 2025 commencement ceremony are available now for students and guests. The total number of tickets allowed per graduate will be 1 graduate ticket for yourself plus 15 guest tickets for family and friends (16 total).

Friday, May 9, 2025
Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Doors open at 5 p.m.

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

Commencement Website

Participants Needed for a Mental Health Study

submitted by stevenss@augsburg.edu

Are you between the ages of 18 & 25?

You are invited to participate in a study investigating emotion and mental health!

ENTER A RAFFLE FOR 1 of 8 $25 VISA GIFT CARDS!

Access the study here: https://augsburg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0idiuYgLQrXZfym

Please contact the study’s primary investigator with any questions at
stevenss@augsburg.edu

Thank you!

https://augsburg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0idiuYgLQrXZfym

Internship Preparation Program Survey

submitted by guidettd@augsburg.edu

Help Shape Your Internship Success!

The Reell Office of Seeing Things Whole and the Strommen Center are launching an Internship Preparation Program here at Augsburg!

And we want your input!

Take this quick survey to help us tailor the program to your needs; whether you’re a first-year, sophomore, junior, or senior, and regardless of your internship experience.

✅ Your voice matters!

Thank you for your time!

For any questions, please reach out to cliftonk@augsburg.edu

Take this quick survey here!

Support Democracy in the Higher Ed Classroom by Creating Open Education Materials (Paid Opportunity)

submitted by finka2@augsburg.edu

Support democracy in the higher ed classroom by creating open education materials!

The Civic Engagement and Voting Rights Teacher Scholars Program – housed in the Clemson University Humanities Hub and sponsored by a grant from The Mellon Foundation – provides a compensated, cohort-based opportunity (May 2025-May 2026) for faculty to create educational materials to infuse civic and voter education into humanities or humanities-allied courses.

Applications requested no later than February 21, 2025. For more information and the application: https://www.clemson.edu/cah/sites/civic-education

“Know Your Rights” Presentations – Friday, February 28

A representative from the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota will be facilitating two “Know Your Rights” presentations on Friday, February 28 via Zoom.

Presentation #1 is taking place at 12:15-1:30 p.m. and will be geared a bit more toward students, however faculty and staff are welcome to attend.

Presentation #2 is taking place at 1:45-3:00 p.m. and will be geared a bit more toward faculty and staff, however students are welcome to attend.

Please Note:
-Check the Augsburg University calendar to copy the event to your calendar.
-Augsburg email addresses will be required to attend these presentations.
-Please feel free to invite your colleagues and students to these presentations.

Internship Preparation Program Survey

submitted by guidettd@augsburg.edu

Help Shape Your Internship Success!

The Reell Office of Seeing Things Whole and the Strommen Center are launching an Internship Preparation Program here at Augsburg!

And we want your input!

Take this quick survey to help us tailor the program to your needs; whether you’re a first-year, sophomore, junior, or senior, and regardless of your internship experience.

✅ Your voice matters!

Thank you for your time!

For any questions, please reach out to cliftonk@augsburg.edu

Take this quick survey here!

Present Your Research at Zyzzogeton – Register by February 18

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

Augsburg’s annual Zyzzogeton Student Research Symposium showcases the work of over 50 undergraduate researchers in all academic disciplines and will take place on Tuesday, April 15, 3:00-4:30 PM in Hagfors Center. 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 18.

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.

NOTE: 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 4
Registration closes – February 18
Poster making workshop – February 27
Deadline to submit final poster – March 28
Deadline to submit final abstract edits – April 4

If you have any questions, please contact Lara Crombie (crombie@augsburg.edu) or urgo@augsburg.edu.

Register for Zyzzogeton

Peaceful Paints

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

Join us for this event where creativity meets reflection!

Date: February 20, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 12 PM
Location: The Augsburg Room (Second floor of Christensen)

The prompt: “What is peace to you?” Come paint your vision of peace, enjoy some snacks, and express yourself in a relaxing atmosphere.

Afterward, we’ll host a small art show where you’ll receive your painting back and celebrate everyone’s unique creations.

Hosted by the Interfaith Department

Student-Led Ramadan Panel (Virtual) – February 19

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

Please join us for a student-led Ramadan panel. Panelists will talk about the significance of Ramadan and how faculty, staff, and other students can best support them during this holy month.

Date: Wednesday, February 19
Time: Noon – 1 pm
Place: Zoom

The session will be recorded, please reach out to interfaith@augsburg.edu if you would like a copy of the recording.

Register for the zoom session here:
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You are invited to register for a Zoom webinar!

When: Feb 19, 2025 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Ramadan Panel

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://augsburg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NicNY-6qReSa765rcgCN7A

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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New Staff Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

02/10/2025: Graduate Assistant Track & Field Coach
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000041586205-graduate-assistant-track-field-coach
02/06/2025: Assistive Technology and Accommodations Specialist
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000041080375-assistive-technology-and-accommodations-specialist

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URGO Summer Research Phase 1 Applications Due February 17

submitted by goffe@augsburg.edu

URGO SUMMER RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY PROGRAM: All disciplines welcome!
Phase 1 of the applications are due February 17th at 11:59 PM, so start talking with your faculty members to learn about what research or creative activity is going on in your department!

The URGO Summer Research/Creative Activity Program is an 11-week, on-campus program (May 19th – August 1st) where students are funded to conduct research with a faculty mentor. URGO provides full-time summer researchers (400 hours) with a $6,000 stipend and housing discount while half-time researchers (200 hours) receive a $3,000 stipend and a housing discount.

URGO SUMMER RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY ASSISTANTSHIPS
URGO also provides funding for students to work for a professor as a research assistant on an ongoing research project. This is a 100-hour commitment over the course of the summer and comes with a $1,500 stipend. This is an excellent opportunity to try out research for the first time or focus on a specific aspect of a research project.

If you have questions, email urgo@augsburg.edu or visit the link below.

URGO Summer Research Info and Application