Enter Today to Win $1,000

submitted by haines@augsburg.edu

All Augsburg students:

Check your email from Michael Grewe, Assistant Provost and Dean of Students, for a link to tell Augsburg your thoughts in the Student Needs Survey, which will take no more than 20 minutes to complete. Augsburg has partnered with The Hope Center for Student Basic Needs at Temple University to use their survey as a way to benchmark Augsburg’s students to a national dataset. All Augsburg undergraduate and graduate students who are 18 years and older are being asked to complete the survey.

The data is so valuable that we are offering a total of $4,000 in gift cards as an incentive.

Submit the survey by today, Monday, March 31, 2025, 11:59 p.m., to be considered for the first selection of gift card winners.

The remaining winners will be selected after the close of the survey, April 19, 2025. Complete the survey soon to be eligible!

Questions? Email deanofstudents@augsburg.edu.

National Library Week Is April 6-12

submitted by cronink@augsburg.edu

Come join us at Lindell Library for National Library Week! As part of our celebration of this year’s theme, Drawn To The Library, you will find:

-March 31st-April 12th
A book display filled with graphic novels, comics, drawing books and more!

-April 7th: Doodle Tables
Take a break to create! We will have tables covered with paper for you to doodle and collaborate. Drop in when you have time.

-April 8th: FAFSA + Snacks
Finish your FAFSA before the upcoming deadline, get some help if you need it, and enjoy a snack from 3pm-4:30pm!

-April 10th: Button Making
Do you love buttons? Stop by anytime between 10am-noon and make one yourself, or pick up a pre-made one as you pass by.

All Events will take place in Lindell Library on the 1st floor.

Volunteering Opportunity for Fairview Riverside Hospital

submitted by tallmanb@augsburg.edu

Volunteering is a great way to make a direct impact on the lives of patients. There are multiple departments that you can choose from. It is a good opportunity for pre-health students, but is open to anyone who is looking to volunteer for any reason, or is curious to see what working in a hospital looks like.

For any questions or comments, please reach out to: tallmanb@augsburg.edu

Becoming a Volunteer at Fairview

Staff and Faculty: Save the Date for “36 Questions for Civic Love” on April 16

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Join us on April 16th at the Mixed Blood Theater for dinner and the opportunity to spend time with someone you don’t know (or, if you’d really rather, someone you do). 36 Questions for Civic Love is a toolkit designed to connect strangers, and strengthen relationships between neighbors, comrades, and colleagues. We’re extending this invitation to community partners in our neighborhoods as well, giving you the opportunity to connect with people at places like the Brian Coyle Community Center, Afghan Cultural Society, Cedar Cultural Center, KFAI and more.

Please RSVP using the link below to help us plan for dinner and childcare. Please email Jenean Gilmer with any questions or concerns.

https://forms.gle/iP81oeA4i6hrQKfT9

Have Your Say About Community Space at 3000 Minnehaha–Confluence Democracy Lab Survey

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Confluence Lab is, “A neighborhood lab to research, examine, and celebrate the social and material infrastructure of Minneapolis’ 9th Ward and beyond.” They’re seeking community guidance in reconceptualizing what the former 3rd Police Precinct at the corner of Minnehaha and East Lake Street might look like, how it can remember the events of the Summer of 2020, and how it might function in ways that are reflective of the communities connected to that place.

Check out their website and fill out the survey by following the link below.

https://confluence-studio.org/dls/

New Staff Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

03/21/2025: Community Garden Coordinator, Seasonal/Temporary
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000049226875-community-garden-coordinator-seasonal-temporary
03/21/2025: Associate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000049225869-associate-vice-president-and-chief-financial-officer

Search Augsburg Job Postings

3-Bedroom Apartment for Rent

submitted by mancinim@augsburg.edu

This 3-bedroom apartment, with high ceilings, large windows and a gorgeous color scheme, is available May 1. Walking distance to Augsburg, 1 block South of Franklin Avenue. Our South-facing windows get great light in the winter months when the sun is low in the sky. Grape vines now cover some of the windows in the summer and keep things fresh (and delicious).

Amazing location – close to the 2, 7, 8 and 9 bus lines, the Greenway, Augsburg, U of M, and walking distance to everything the Seward neighborhood has to offer.

The size of the bedrooms vary considerably, so this space is good for folks with different space and/or budget requirements. The whole apartment is 1100 square feet, and bedrooms range from 7 x 11 feet (the smallest) to approximately 12 x 13 (the largest). One bathroom.

We’ve had lovely families make very good use of the space, and lovely roommate households, as well. If you are a set of three roommates, you might consider breaking rents out as $550, $650, and $750, depending on what feels fair to everyone in your household.

The house is owner-occupied in the upstairs unit. We are a queer family: one gringa, one mexicana, and two bilingual perritos—our hypoallergenic fur babies. Ever since 2012, our house has been home to folks of many races, ethnicities and genders, and we’re excited to find out who will be next to share our home!

Free laundry in basement, small shed for bikes, imperfectly fenced back yard. Tenants pay most utilities (heat, electric, internet). Owner pays water, sewer and trash. Each of the two apartments in our duplex is responsible for shoveling every other week throughout the winter.

Up to two well-trained pets are negotiable, with strong preference for low-allergy types, and additional pet rent of $25/month/pet. No smoking in the house.

One-year lease, which becomes flexible after a year.

Drop us a line if you’re interested, with a little about yourselves and what it is that draws your crew to the space.

Graduating Students: Commencement Reminders and Deadlines

submitted by commencement@augsburg.edu

If you plan to participate in commencement in May 9 …

1) Reserve your tickets as soon as possible: https://augsburggrad.universitytickets.com/

2) Order regalia from Herff Jones by Monday, April 14: https://www.augsburg.edu/commencement/commencement-regalia/

3) Review or edit your recording and name information in NameCoach by Thursday, April 24 (check for an email from NameCoach for access information). This helps ensure that your name is pronounced correctly at commencement.

Visit the Augsburg commencement website for complete information.

Legacy Celebration on April 4

Each year, the Augsburg Asian Student Association, Hmong Women Together, and Pan-Asian Peer Mentoring come together for the “Legacy Celebration.” This event aims to celebrate graduating seniors, recognize student leaders, and provide an opportunity to embrace community. The celebration will take place in Hoversten Chapel on Friday, April 4th, from 7 PM to 8:30 PM. This event is open to all. Please note that the dress code is formal attire.

“Our theme, Threads of Legacy, represents the deep connections that bind us through our shared histories and traditions. Like the intricate threads of a spiderweb, our legacies are woven together—linking generations, student organizations, and leaders who continue to shape and uplift our community. This banquet is a celebration of our collective excellence, the traditions we carry forward, and the lasting impact we create together.”

MnDOT Update: I-94 Construction in Minneapolis Resumes March 31

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

If you travel on I-94 between I-35W and Huron Blvd in Minneapolis, soon you will need to plan for fewer lanes and ramp closures and give yourself additional time to reach your destination starting March 31.

First, they will need a few trail and ramp closures to safely remove concrete from under the I-94 overpasses.

Starting 5 a.m. Mon, March 31, the West River Pkwy trail will be closed under I-94 through Fri, April 11. Pedestrians and bicyclists will be routed around the closure along the parkway.

Then, ramps will be closed to traffic:

— The ramp from northbound Hwy 55 to South 3rd St/Washington Ave South will be closed from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wed, April 2.
— The ramps from South 8th St. to Hwy 55 and from S 6th St to eastbound I-94 will be closed from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thu, April 3.

Please use alternate routes to bypass these closures.

Additionally, beginning 5 a.m. Mon, April 7 until Fri, May 2, the Hiawatha LRT trail will be closed between 15th Ave S and E Franklin Ave.

— Pedestrians can bypass the closure using Cedar Ave.
— Bicyclists can bypass the closure using 20th Ave. S and S 6th St.

EASTBOUND I-94 CLOSURE BEGINS APRIL 4
Beginning 10 p.m. Fri, April 4, eastbound I-94 will be fully closed between 11th Ave S and Franklin Ave SE to shift traffic. The ramp from northbound I-35W to eastbound I-94 will also be closed to traffic. You can bypass the closures using northbound I-35W, eastbound Hwy 36, southbound I-35E and eastbound I-94.

Westbound I-94 will remain open to traffic for the weekend.

Then at 5 a.m. Mon, April 7, eastbound I-94 will reopen and both directions of I-94 will be reduced to two lanes on the east side of the interstate between I-35W and Huron Blvd through June.

RAMP CLOSURES BEGIN APRIL 7
Starting Mon, April 7, crews will also need to temporarily close ramps along I-94 at Huron Blvd, Riverside Ave. and 7th St near downtown Minneapolis.

For more information or to subscribe to email updates, visit the I-94 project webpage.

Get Paid to Teach, Research, or Pursue Graduate Study Abroad: Apply for a Fulbright

submitted by devries@augsburg.edu

Fulbright gives you the opportunity to teach, research, or study abroad for an academic year. The process of applying is invaluable and winning the award is a life changing experience.
To be eligible and competitive you need to:
– Be a U.S. Citizen
– Hold a 3.0 or higher GPA for serving as an English Teaching Assistant
– Hold a 3.5 or higher to conduct research or attend graduate school
– Be an active member in the Augsburg community or your home community
– Have effective skills to serve as a cultural ambassador of the U.S. to your host country

If you are a junior or senior, you would start working this summer on your application for an early fall submission. If you are awarded the Fulbright you would most likely leave the following summer. We provide mentoring and feedback to help you in the application process.

If you would like to learn more about the Fulbright program, please contact Jacqueline deVries Augsburg’s Fulbright Program Advisor, stop by the URGO office in Hagfors 101, or find our table in the Christensen Center next week (Tuesday and Wednesday, April 1 and 2, from 11 to 1 pm)

https://us.fulbrightonline.org/

Should You Switch? New GenEd Curriculum in Fall 2025

submitted by boylek@augsburg.edu

A new general education curriculum will be offered starting in fall 2025. The resources below are designed to help current undergraduate students consider whether switching their catalog year to the new degree requirements is a good option for them. Switching to the new degree requirements is optional.

Please contact Stacy Freiheit, General Education Director, with questions at freiheit@augsburg.edu.

Should You Switch GenEd Resources
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rYhdA1AAmnWrPtABZpLt0yu2lmdjcZOnimOWbPqVnm0/edit?usp=sharing

Explore Christian Community and Vocation: Apply for Christensen Scholars

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

The Christensen Scholars Program is a small group of ten academically accomplished students who share an interest in the theological and practical exploration of Christian community and vocation. The experience promises to be intellectual, communal, theological, dialogical, challenging, and practical.
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.
– All-expenses-paid pilgrimage to Holden Village Retreat Center in the Cascade mountains.
– 4 upper division Religion credits (can be used toward your major or minor)
The application is due April 4 and can be accessed here:

If you have any questions about this program, contact Pastor John in the campus ministry office: schwehn@augsburg.edu

2025 Christensen Scholar Application

Become a TRIO/SSS Summer Bridge Peer Mentor

submitted by rodrig@augsburg.edu

Summer 2025
Are you ready for an unforgettable summer experience? Do you want to make a real impact on the lives of new students? Join our awesome TRIO/Student Support Services Program as a Summer Bridge Peer Mentor!

Be a Part of Something Amazing!

Our Summer Bridge Program is an incredible opportunity for incoming first-year students to experience campus life, make lifelong friends, and get a head start on their academic journey. As a peer mentor, you’ll play a vital role in making this experience unforgettable!

What’s in Store?

4 Weeks of Fun: June 22, 2025 – July 19, 2025
On-Campus Adventures: Live and work on campus, enjoying all the amenities and activities Augsburg University has to offer!
Mentorship and Leadership: Share your knowledge, experience, and passion with new students, helping them navigate university life and achieve their goals.

We’re Looking for…

Someone who is passionate about helping others and making a difference.
A team player that is excited to work collaboratively with our team and build lasting relationships.
A creative problem-solver who can think outside the box and come up with innovative solutions.

Ready to Apply?

Deadline: April 4, 2025
View the Application Link for full details: TRIO/SSS Summer Bridge Peer Mentor Position

TRIO/SSS Summer Bridge Peer Mentor Position

Graduating Students: Commencement Reminders and Deadlines

submitted by commencement@augsburg.edu

If you plan to participate in commencement in May 9 …

1) Reserve your tickets as soon as possible: https://augsburggrad.universitytickets.com/

2) Order regalia from Herff Jones by Monday, April 14: https://www.augsburg.edu/commencement/commencement-regalia/

3) Review or edit your recording and name information in NameCoach by Thursday, April 24 (check for an email from NameCoach for access information). This helps ensure that your name is pronounced correctly at commencement.

Visit the Augsburg commencement website for complete information.

Need Help Filing Your FAFSA for Next Year? Come to Our Drop In Hours

submitted by bjorkluw@augsburg.edu

Haven’t started your FAFSA or DREAM Act for the 2025-2026 school year yet? No need to fear! Drop in Hours are here! Come by the Enrollment Center to get assistance from Financial Aid Counselors to file your 2024-2025 FAFSA on:
March 26th-28th from 10am-12pm & March 31st-April 4th from 10am-4pm.

We will be available to answer any questions you may have and sit down with you to check off that item before heading off for the summer term.

Please email studentfinances@augsburg.edu if you have any questions!

File Your FAFSA Now!

New FAFSA Deadline

submitted by bjorkluw@augsburg.edu

The 2025-2026 FAFSA is available to complete online at http://www.studentaid.gov. If you have not yet completed your FAFSA for the upcoming academic year, please complete this as soon as possible to ensure funding availability.

The deadline to receive the MN State Grant is July 31st, 2025. Your FAFSA must be fully submitted by this date.

Student Financial Services is available to assist you with FAFSA completion appointments.

Faculty/Staff: Please help us in reminding students to complete their FAFSA ASAP!

File your FAFSA today!

Thó Wiŋ Magazine Submissions Close March 31

submitted by covalt@augsburg.edu

Augsburg’s Thó Wiŋ Magazine’s submissions will close on Monday, March 31st. If you have artwork, photography, poetry, short stories, or academic writing you want to see published, you can submit at https://www.thowinmagazine.com/submissions.

We are looking to include a wide variety of Augsburg community voices, so if you have any questions about whether your work belongs in a literary magazine, please be assured that your submissions would be more than welcome!

Submit here!

Upcoming Chapel Series

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Uncovering Vocation Chapel Series
“Uncovering Vocation” is a series co-hosted by the Christensen Center for Vocation and Campus Ministry. Every second and fourth Tuesdays of the month we gather in the place and at this time to hear a member of our community share a part of their vocation story with us. Upcoming this spring:
April 8 – Bob Groven, Professor of Communication Studies, Film, and New Media and Assistant Director of Faculty Development
April 22 – Leon Van Eck, Associate Professor of Biology

Religion Department Series: Theology in Troubled Times
The Religion Department is holding a preaching series on theology in troubled times in chapel on April 1 – 4. Please join us in Hoversten chapel to hear Lori Brandt Hale on Tuesday, Hans Wiersma on Wednesday, Matt Maruggi on Thursday, and Mary Lowe on Friday.

Living Stories
“Living Stories” is a series co-hosted by the Department of Religion and Philosophy, Augsburg Interfaith Institute, and Campus Ministry. Each month we will hear stories of commitment from across traditions. This spring we will hear stories from:
April 9- Dr. Anantahand Rambachan, Professor Emeritus, St. Olaf College, and Board of Directors, Minnesota Multifaith Network, on Hinduism

April 1: Communication Studies, Film, and New Media Department (CFN) Student Networking Event

submitted by fang1@augsburg.edu

Hello, brilliant scholars!

The Communication Studies, Film, and New Media Department (CFN) invites all current majors and interested students to attend our Student Networking Event on Tuesday, April 1, between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m.

You can network with professionals in the fields of communication, film, and new media, get your professional portrait taken, have some snacks, and practice networking!

We hope to see you there!

Sign up for professional portraits

Days in May Call for Proposals

submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu

Please save the dates of May 14 & 15 for Augsburg’s Days in May professional development conference. This year’s program will begin with the Dr. Jennie Diaz Memorial Lecture, featuring, Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings, originator of the concept of culturally relevant pedagogy.

All faculty and staff are invited to share your expertise with our community by proposing a workshop session by April 11.

Call for session proposals

Third Way Civics Faculty Workshop Application

submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu

Third Way Civics (3WC) Faculty Development Workshop Application

This workshop features an active, high impact pedagogy for all fields, focused on the close reading of texts and data, reasoning to sound arguments, and student perspective taking. The workshop is open and appropriate for faculty from all disciplines, and does not require adding any new content to a course. It is an active pedagogical approach to teaching the content of any course. The 3CW pedagogy has been featured at conferences around the world, and is currently being used by both large and small universities across the United States.

All workshop participants will receive a $1,000 stipend for completing the workshop, and become eligible for additional $1,000 stipends if they implement the 3WC pedagogy in a future courses.

Workshop Dates: May 27 & 28, 2025, one and half day schedule. Schedule details to be communicated later.

Location: Augsburg University Campus. Specific location communicated later.

Space Limited to 24 faculty. Applications due April 30.

Grant funded by Teagle Foundation through the Minnesota Humanities Center.

3WC Application due April 30

Fostering Belonging: How Faculty Can Support Immigrant Students, April 7, 3:40 p.m.

Date: April 7, 2025, 3:40 to 4:40 pm
Location: Oren Gateway Center Room 100

Please join CTL for Fostering Belonging: How Faculty Can Support Immigrant Students, a workshop led by our immigrant students. They will share their experiences of inclusion on campus, discuss what changes could make a difference, and introduce their perspectives on classroom empowerment. The session will include a short introduction, small group engagement, and a deeper discussion, allowing attendees to ask questions and gain a fuller understanding of how to create a more supportive learning environment.

Workshop Registration

Navigating Belonging in Higher Ed Amid Challenging Contexts: April 2, 1 p.m. Webinar

Navigating Belonging in Higher Ed Amid Challenging Contexts Webinar, April 2, 1 pm Webinar

Presenters:
Dr. Kristina Ruiz-Mesa, Professor, Department of Communication Studies, California State University, Los Angeles
Dr. Jennifer Imazeki, Associate Vice President for Faculty and Staff Diversity, San Diego State University
Daarel Burnette II, Senior Editor, The Chronicle of Higher Education

Description: As we move further into 2025, the landscape of our work continues to evolve. In this 2nd webinar, we will explore how higher ed institutions are adapting to emerging challenges while staying committed to fostering belonging. Through insights from leaders and colleagues across various organizations, we will discuss lessons learned from the first few months of the year, hear about new approaches being taken, and identify strategies for shaping the future of our work.

Learning Objectives

Hear how current political events are impacting higher education

Learn key adaptations institutions have made in response to evolving challenges

Identify ways that each of us can continue to help students feel like they belong regardless of the national political climate

Registration Link

MnDOT Update: I-94 Construction in Minneapolis Resumes March 31

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

If you travel on I-94 between I-35W and Huron Blvd in Minneapolis, soon you will need to plan for fewer lanes and ramp closures and give yourself additional time to reach your destination starting March 31.

First, they will need a few trail and ramp closures to safely remove concrete from under the I-94 overpasses.

Starting 5 a.m. Mon, March 31, the West River Pkwy trail will be closed under I-94 through Fri, April 11. Pedestrians and bicyclists will be routed around the closure along the parkway.

Then, ramps will be closed to traffic:

— The ramp from northbound Hwy 55 to South 3rd St/Washington Ave South will be closed from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wed, April 2.
— The ramps from South 8th St. to Hwy 55 and from S 6th St to eastbound I-94 will be closed from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thu, April 3.

Please use alternate routes to bypass these closures.

Additionally, beginning 5 a.m. Mon, April 7 until Fri, May 2, the Hiawatha LRT trail will be closed between 15th Ave S and E Franklin Ave.

— Pedestrians can bypass the closure using Cedar Ave.
— Bicyclists can bypass the closure using 20th Ave. S and S 6th St.

EASTBOUND I-94 CLOSURE BEGINS APRIL 4
Beginning 10 p.m. Fri, April 4, eastbound I-94 will be fully closed between 11th Ave S and Franklin Ave SE to shift traffic. The ramp from northbound I-35W to eastbound I-94 will also be closed to traffic. You can bypass the closures using northbound I-35W, eastbound Hwy 36, southbound I-35E and eastbound I-94.

Westbound I-94 will remain open to traffic for the weekend.

Then at 5 a.m. Mon, April 7, eastbound I-94 will reopen and both directions of I-94 will be reduced to two lanes on the east side of the interstate between I-35W and Huron Blvd through June.

RAMP CLOSURES BEGIN APRIL 7
Starting Mon, April 7, crews will also need to temporarily close ramps along I-94 at Huron Blvd, Riverside Ave. and 7th St near downtown Minneapolis.

For more information or to subscribe to email updates, visit the I-94 project webpage.

April 1: Remembering War: Story Making Across Memory, Place, and Generations

submitted by mouakao@augsburg.edu

Join us for the second event of BE/COMING HOME as we commemorate 50 years since the first resettlement of Southeast Asians in the U.S. Our storytellers will weave together personal experiences to create an intergenerational narrative of war, displacement, hope, and longing. Together, we will consider how collective memory shapes identity and place, and empowers healing and resistance.

April 1, 2025
Hoversten Chapel
6:30pm to 8:00pm

This event is open to the public and sponsored by: Critical Race and Ethnicity Studies, History, Social Work, Student Initiatives, and Schwartz School of the Arts

Remembering War poster

Enter to Win $1,000

submitted by haines@augsburg.edu

All Augsburg students:

Check your email from Michael Grewe, Assistant Provost and Dean of Students, for a link to tell Augsburg your thoughts in the Student Needs Survey, which will take no more than 20 minutes to complete. Augsburg has partnered with The Hope Center for Student Basic Needs at Temple University to use their survey as a way to benchmark Augsburg’s students to a national dataset. All Augsburg undergraduate and graduate students who are 18 years and older are being asked to complete the survey.

The data is so valuable that we are offering a total of $4,000 in gift cards as an incentive.

Submit the survey by Monday, March 31, 2025, 11:59 p.m. to be considered for the first selection of gift card winners.

The remaining winners will be selected after the close of the survey, April 19, 2025. Complete the survey soon to be eligible!

Questions? Email deanofstudents@augsburg.edu.

New Staff Positions This Week (3)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

03/21/2025: Community Garden Coordinator, Seasonal/Temporary
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000049226875-community-garden-coordinator-seasonal-temporary
03/21/2025: Associate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000049225869-associate-vice-president-and-chief-financial-officer
03/20/2025: Director of Academic Administration
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000049015775-director-of-academic-administration

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Take a Youth Studies Class This Fall

submitted by mouakao@augsburg.edu

YST 210: Rethinking Children and Youth
Fall 2025, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30pm to 5:10pm
Instructor: Kao Nou L. Moua, PhD, MSW, LGSW (mouakao@augsburg.edu)

Society often expects children and youth to be seen and not heard. This course will develop an understanding of children and youth that will allow us to engage them as assets and agents of positive change.

This class is great for future youth workers, social workers, educators, coaches, and youth mentors!

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

New Student Position: Student: Groundskeeping Summer 2025

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

Timeframe: Summer of 2025, 20-40 hours per week

– Warmer season tasks will include lawn and landscaping maintenance, such as mowing, weed whipping, watering, planting, trimming, raking, leaf blowing, and debris removal
– Colder season tasks will include snow removal, application of salt and sand on sidewalks and entryways
– Duties performed with and without the use of equipment; training will be provided
– Trash pickup around campus
– Equipment maintenance
– Assist facilities and maintenance operators with other miscellaneous projects and tasks as assigned
– Training will be provided

View Job Posting

New Staff Positions This Week (4)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

03/21/2025: Community Garden Coordinator, Seasonal/Temporary
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000049226875-community-garden-coordinator-seasonal-temporary
03/21/2025: Associate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000049225869-associate-vice-president-and-chief-financial-officer
03/20/2025: Director of Academic Administration
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000049015775-director-of-academic-administration
03/19/2025: Human Resources Coordinator
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000048813374-human-resources-coordinator

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Elisa V – CGEE Central America – Forced Exile

Elisa V, CGEE’s Regional Co-director, needs our community’s support. Here is a note from her:

Hello, my name is Elisa.

Like many of my fellow citizens, I am now facing forced exile due to a dictatorship that denies its own citizens their rights.

I come from a working class background, and through hard work and perseverance, I was able to build a home of my own, an achievement that is often out of reach for people like me.

I am an educator, and my work has been about amplifying voices against injustice, building bridges between cultures, and guiding students in their learning. Creating inclusive spaces where diversity is valued and respected has been one of my greatest accomplishments. In my own small way, I have tried to contribute to a more just and compassionate world.

I am also a mother, a wife, and a rescuer of stray dogs. Now, I face the heartbreaking reality of leaving behind everything I worked so hard to build in my home country.

Many friends have reached out, asking how they can support me as I relocate my family—including my eight rescue dogs—to safety. In response, I have created this GoFundMe to help us start over in a new country, Costa Rica.

From the depths of my heart, I am grateful for every word of encouragement, every act of kindness, and every bit of support. Thank you for standing with me in this difficult time.

Stand with Elisa

Should You Switch? New GenEd Curriculum in Fall 2025

submitted by boylek@augsburg.edu

A new general education curriculum will be offered starting in fall 2025. The resources below are designed to help current undergraduate students consider whether switching their catalog year to the new degree requirements is a good option for them. Switching to the new degree requirements is optional.

Please contact Stacy Freiheit, General Education Director, with questions at freiheit@augsburg.edu.

Should You Switch GenEd Resources
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rYhdA1AAmnWrPtABZpLt0yu2lmdjcZOnimOWbPqVnm0/edit?usp=sharing

Get Paid to Teach, Research, or Study Abroad: Apply for a Fulbright

submitted by devries@augsburg.edu

Fulbright gives you the opportunity to teach, research, or study abroad for an academic year. The process of applying is invaluable and winning the award is a life changing experience.
To be eligible and competitive you need to:
– Be a U.S. Citizen
– Hold a 3.0 or higher GPA for serving as an English Teaching Assistant
– Hold a 3.5 or higher to conduct research or attend graduate school
– Be an active member in the Augsburg community or your home community
– Have effective skills to serve as a cultural ambassador of the U.S. to your host country

If you are a junior or senior, you would start working this summer on your application for an early fall submission. If you are awarded the Fulbright you would most likely leave the following summer. We provide mentoring and feedback to help you in the application process.

If you would like to learn more about the Fulbright program, please contact Jacqueline deVries <devries@augsburg.edu> Augsburg’s Fulbright Program Advisor, stop by the URGO office in Hagfors 101, or find our table in the Christensen Center next week (Tuesday and Wednesday, April 1 and 2, from 11 to 1 pm)

https://us.fulbrightonline.org/applicants

Explore Christian Community and Vocation: Apply for Christensen Scholars

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

The Christensen Scholars Program is a small group of ten academically accomplished students who share an interest in the theological and practical exploration of Christian community and vocation. The experience promises to be intellectual, communal, theological, dialogical, challenging, and practical.
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.
– All-expenses-paid pilgrimage to Holden Village Retreat Center in the Cascade mountains.
– 4 upper division Religion credits (can be used toward your major or minor)

The application is due April 4.

If you have any questions about this program, contact Pastor John in the campus ministry office: schwehn@augsburg.edu

2025-26 Christensen Scholars Application form

Graduating Students: Commencement Reminders and Deadlines

submitted by commencement@augsburg.edu

If you plan to participate in commencement in May 9 …

1) Reserve your tickets as soon as possible: https://augsburggrad.universitytickets.com/

2) Order regalia from Herff Jones by Monday, April 14: https://www.augsburg.edu/commencement/commencement-regalia/

3) Review or edit your recording and name information in NameCoach by Thursday, April 24 (check for an email from NameCoach for access information). This helps ensure that your name is pronounced correctly at commencement.

Visit the Augsburg commencement website for complete information.

TOMORROW: DIY Wardrobe Workshop

submitted by cagigasd@augsburg.edu

Come join ASAC, ShareShop, and the Sewing Club to decorate, modify, or mend some clothing items! Whether you find something in the ShareShop or you bring your own, supplies will be provided! You can find fabric paint, iron on patches, sewing machines, and other material to make your own piece.

Come by the ShareShop in Sverdrup 8B this Friday, March 28th from 3:00-6:00pm!

See you there!

Internships Available: Norway Hub’s External Partners Seeking Augsburg Students

submitted by jirilloc@augsburg.edu

Some of Norway Hub’s external partners are looking for student interns in the following roles:

1. Marketing and Communication Manager Intern for MNIHAS
2. Events Manager Intern for MNIHAS
3. Media and Programming Publicity Intern for Norway House

(MNIHAS = Minnesota Institute of Horn of Africa Studies)

Please follow the link below to see if one of them is a good fit for you.

These internships will take place at Norway House which is located just west on Franklin Avenue, close to Augsburg’s campus.

Internship Descriptions

Submit to Thó Wiŋ Magazine

submitted by covalt@augsburg.edu

Augsburg’s Thó Wiŋ Magazine’s submissions will close on Monday, March 31st. If you have artwork, photography, poetry, short stories, or academic writing you want to see published, you can submit at https://www.thowinmagazine.com/submissions.

We are looking to include a wide variety of Augsburg community voices, so if you have any questions about whether your work belongs in a literary magazine, please be assured that your submissions would be more than welcome!

Submit here!

Staff and Faculty: Save the Date for “36 Questions for Civic Love” on April 16

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Join us on April 16th at the Mixed Blood Theater for dinner and the opportunity to spend time with someone you don’t know (or, if you’d really rather, someone you do). 36 Questions for Civic Love is a toolkit designed to connect strangers, and strengthen relationships between neighbors, comrades, and colleagues. We’re extending this invitation to community partners in our neighborhoods as well, giving you the opportunity to connect with people at places like the Brian Coyle Community Center, Afghan Cultural Society, Cedar Cultural Center, KFAI and more.

Please RSVP using the link below to help us plan for dinner and childcare. Please email Jenean Gilmer with any questions or concerns.

https://forms.gle/iP81oeA4i6hrQKfT9

April 1: Communication Studies, Film, and New Media Department (CFN) Student Networking Event

submitted by fang1@augsburg.edu

Hello, brilliant scholars!

The Communication Studies, Film, and New Media Department (CFN) invites all current majors and interested students to attend our Student Networking Event on Tuesday, April 1, between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m.

You can network with professionals in the fields of communication, film, and new media, get your professional portrait taken, have some snacks, and practice networking!

We hope to see you there 🙂

Sign up for professional portraits

Participate in a Survey on Law Enforcement and Interrogation Techniques

submitted by wagnerdd@augsburg.edu

We’re seeking participants to share their perspectives on law enforcement and interrogation techniques in a brief survey. Your input is valuable and will contribute to important research led by faculty and students in the psychology department. Participation is completely voluntary, and all responses are confidential.
Incentives: Complete the survey for a chance to win one of ten $5 Target gift cards or the grand prize of a $50 Target gift card!

Click here to access the survey

Legacy Celebration on April 4

Every year the Department of Student Initiatives hosts the Pan Asian Legacy Celebration, with traditions to celebrate graduating seniors, emerging leaders and alumni. This year it’s hosted in the chapel on April 4 from 7 to 8:30 pm.

Our theme, Threads of Legacy, represents the deep connections that bind us through our shared histories and traditions. Like the intricate threads of a spiderweb, our legacies are woven together—linking generations, student organizations, and leaders who continue to shape and uplift our community. This banquet is a celebration of our collective excellence, the traditions we carry forward, and the lasting impact we create together.

St Paul Saints Tickets Available in May

submitted by isaacson@augsburg.edu

With the start of the baseball season this week, it’s time to start thinking about some time at the ballpark. Due to college graduation season for family members, I have a few St Paul Saints tickets available for sale. Seats are $18 each and are located in Section 105 Row 10 on the aisle (seats 1 and 2). Normally $22 if purchased online.

Dates Available
Tuesday, May 6th at 6:37 pm
Thursday, May 8th at 6:37 pm
Saturday, May 10th at 2:07 pm
Wednesday, May 21st at 6:37 pm
Tuesday, June 3rd at 7:07 pm

Email me at isaacson@augsburg.edu to arrange payment / electronic ticket delivery

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

Need Help Filing Your FAFSA for Next Year? Come to Our Drop In Hours

submitted by bjorkluw@augsburg.edu

Haven’t started your FAFSA or DREAM Act for the 2025-2026 school year yet? No need to fear! Drop in Hours are here! Come by the Enrollment Center to get assistance from Financial Aid Counselors to file your 2024-2025 FAFSA on:
March 26th-28th from 10am-12pm & March 31st-April 4th from 10am-4pm.

We will be available to answer any questions you may have and sit down with you to check off that item before heading off for the summer term.

Please email studentfinances@augsburg.edu if you have any questions!

File Your FAFSA Now!

TODAY at Noon: Focused Conversation with Institutional Advancement

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

All faculty and staff are invited to attend a Focused Conversation at noon today. Amy Alkire, vice president for institutional advancement, and Sarah Erkkinen, associate vice president for institutional advancement, will provide an update on the university’s philanthropic priorities and the Promising Futures campaign.

March Focused Conversation: Institutional Advancement Update
Thursday, March 27, 2025
12–1 p.m.
Marshall Room or via Zoom

To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the livestream link, visit the All Hands page.

All Hands | Inside Augsburg (login required)

Remembering War: Story Making Across Memory, Place, and Generations

Join us for the second event of BE/COMING HOME as we commemorate 50 years since the first resettlement of Southeast Asians in the U.S. Our storytellers will weave together personal experiences to create an intergenerational narrative of war, displacement, hope, and longing. Together, we will consider how collective memory shapes identity and place, and empowers healing and resistance.

April 1, 2025
Hoversten Chapel
6:30pm to 8:00pm

This event is open to the public and sponsored by: Critical Race and Ethnicity Studies, History, Social Work, Student Initiatives, and Schwartz School of the Arts

Be/Coming Home poster

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

This Thursday: Focused Conversation with Institutional Advancement

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

All faculty and staff are invited to attend a Focused Conversation this Thursday, March 27. Amy Alkire, vice president for institutional advancement, and Sarah Erkkinen, associate vice president for institutional advancement, will provide an update on the university’s philanthropic priorities and the Promising Futures campaign.

March Focused Conversation: Institutional Advancement Update
Thursday, March 27, 2025
12–1 p.m.
Marshall Room or via Zoom

To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the livestream link, visit the All Hands page.

All Hands | Inside Augsburg (login required)

Should You Switch? New GenEd Curriculum in Fall 2025

submitted by freiheit@augsburg.edu

A new general education curriculum will be offered starting in fall 2025. The resources below are designed to help current undergraduate students consider whether switching their catalog year to the new degree requirements is a good option for them. Switching to the new degree requirements is optional.

Please contact Stacy Freiheit, General Education Director, with questions at freiheit@augsburg.edu.

Should You Switch GenEd Resources
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rYhdA1AAmnWrPtABZpLt0yu2lmdjcZOnimOWbPqVnm0/edit?usp=sharing

Legacy Banquet on April 4

submitted by hodd@augsburg.edu

Every year the Pan Asian Student Services Department hosts the Legacy Celebration, with traditions to celebrate graduating seniors, emerging leaders and alumni. This year it’s hosted in the chapel from 7 to 8:30 pm.

Our theme, Threads of Legacy, represents the deep connections that bind us through our shared histories and traditions. Like the intricate threads of a spiderweb, our legacies are woven together—linking generations, student organizations, and leaders who continue to shape and uplift our community. This banquet is a celebration of our collective excellence, the traditions we carry forward, and the lasting impact we create together.”

Participate in a Survey on Law Enforcement and Interrogation Techniques

submitted by denkinge@augsburg.edu

We’re seeking participants to share their perspectives on law enforcement and interrogation techniques in a brief survey. Your input is valuable and will contribute to important research led by faculty and students in the psychology department. Participation is completely voluntary, and all responses are confidential.
Incentives: Complete the survey for a chance to win one of ten $5 Target gift cards or the grand prize of a $50 Target gift card!

Click here to access the survey

Student Leadership Awards Nomination Period Extended – Final Deadline TODAY at 5 p.m.

submitted by christe@augsburg.edu

By popular request, Campus Life has extended the Leadership Awards deadline to today at 5 p.m. This is your last chance to nominate yourselves, your peers, your student org advisors, and your student organizations for 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.

Submit your Nominations Here!

Explore Christian Community and Vocation: Apply for Christensen Scholars

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

The Christensen Scholars Program is a small group of ten academically accomplished students who share an interest in the theological and practical exploration of Christian community and vocation. The experience promises to be intellectual, communal, theological, dialogical, challenging, and practical.
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.
– All-expenses-paid pilgrimage to Holden Village Retreat Center in the Cascade mountains.
– 4 upper division Religion credits (can be used toward your major or minor)

The application is due April 4.

If you have any questions about this program, contact Pastor John in the campus ministry office: schwehn@augsburg.edu

Christensen Scholars Application

Plan Extra Travel Time on 94 This Spring and Summer

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

Starting in April 2025, MnDOT will begin bridge preservation and maintenance work on five bridges along I-94 in Minneapolis, affecting travel time and highway access to Augsburg. Please double-check route availability and plan extra time when traveling to campus via 94 during this time.

During construction between early April and mid-June, 94 will be reduced to two lanes of traffic in each direction between Hwy 55/Hiawatha Ave. and the Franklin Ave. bridge over 94. Several ramps, bridges, and bike trails near Augsburg will be closed, including:

– Huron Blvd to eastbound I-94
– Huron Blvd to westbound I-94
– Westbound I-94 to Riverside Ave
– Riverside Ave. to westbound I-94
– Westbound I-94 to Cedar Ave/S. 7th St. (anticipated to reopen May 17)
– S. 6th St. to eastbound I-94 (anticipated April 7 through late April)

The Riverside Ave. bridge will be closed for up to three weeks starting in early May, with a detour to 25th Ave. S. The Hiawatha LRT bike trail will be closed for three weeks between 15th Ave. S. and The Cabooze, with a detour on Cedar Ave.

Once work along westbound 94 is completed, traffic will be reduced to two lanes in both directions on the normally westbound (north) side of the interstate. Specific dates and closures for this phase of work will be determined and communicated in early summer.

Visit the MnDOT project website for more information.

Keep Our Community Safe: Don’t Hold Doors

submitted by publicsafety@augsburg.edu

Safety on campus is a shared responsibility. Preventing behaviors like “piggybacking” or “tailgating” (letting individuals without a fob follow others through fob-access doors) is an important way we maintain a safe environment for all Auggies. While it may feel uncomfortable, it’s important not to hold secure doors open for people you don’t know.

CAMPUS ACCESS REMINDERS:

– Use your own fob, every time.

– If someone you don’t know approaches a locked door at the same time as you, step back and allow them to fob in ahead of you. If they don’t have a fob, they should contact the Department of Public Safety or call the person they are trying to meet.

– If you use your fob to let someone you don’t know into a secure area, it is your responsibility to escort them to their destination and stay with them until they connect with the individual(s) they are on campus to meet.

– If someone you don’t know follows you into a residence hall, contact the Department of Public Safety at (612) 330-1717 immediately.

Review more safety tips.

Stand with Elisa V – CGEE Central America

submitted by devega@augsburg.edu

Elisa V, CGEE’s Regional Co-director, needs our community’s support. Here is a note from her:

Hello, my name is Elisa.

Like many of my fellow citizens, I am now facing forced exile due to a dictatorship that denies its own citizens their rights.

I come from a working class background, and through hard work and perseverance, I was able to build a home of my own, an achievement that is often out of reach for people like me.

I am an educator, and my work has been about amplifying voices against injustice, building bridges between cultures, and guiding students in their learning. Creating inclusive spaces where diversity is valued and respected has been one of my greatest accomplishments. In my own small way, I have tried to contribute to a more just and compassionate world.

I am also a mother, a wife, and a rescuer of stray dogs. Now, I face the heartbreaking reality of leaving behind everything I worked so hard to build in my home country.

Many friends have reached out, asking how they can support me as I relocate my family—including my eight rescue dogs—to safety. In response, I have created this GoFundMe to help us start over in a new country, Costa Rica.

From the depths of my heart, I am grateful for every word of encouragement, every act of kindness, and every bit of support you have shown. Thank you for standing with me in this difficult time.

Stand with Elisa

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

Staff Appreciation Event Is TOMORROW – Celebrating Nominees for Outstanding Staff and Newcomer Awards

submitted by rankiniz@augsburg.edu

The countdown is on… the annual Staff Appreciation Event is happening TOMORROW Wednesday March 26th from 3:00 – 4:30 pm in the Hoversten Chapel, Foss Hall! Come celebrate yourself and your fellow staff members with food, fun, and good company! We will announce the winners of the Outstanding Staff and Newcomer awards, announce the winner of the outstanding team/department award, give away prizes to attendees of the event (including a parking pass!), and celebrate all of our staff’s hard work and accomplishments this year!

Today, we are highlighting the staff members who were nominated by their peers for the Outstanding Staff and Newcomer Awards! One staff member who was nominated will receive the Newcomer Award, and five staff members who were nominated will receive the Outstanding Staff Award. We will announce the winners at the Staff Appreciation Event, so if you were nominated and/or you want to celebrate those who were nominated, we hope to see you tomorrow!

Outstanding Staff Award:
Chris Palahniuk – Biology Laboratory Manager
Christine Oliver – Counselor, Center for Wellness and Counseling (CWC)
Colleen Hagerman – Nursing Program Coordinator
Gina Musto – Career Services Manager
Ilse Rolf – Senior Systems and Stewardship Specialist
Jenean Gilmer – Program Manager of Community-Engaged Learning
Kristina Fruge – Director of Congregational and Community Initiatives
Minasie Theophilos – Custodian
Rachel Farris – Director of Public Relations and Internal Communications
Sydney Fredericks – Benefits and Payroll Specialist

Newcomer Award:
Elijah Owens – Community Director, Residence Life
Izzy Rankin – Human Resources Generalist
Jennifer Butler – Director of Student Initiatives
Marcus Carrigan – Program Associate for Career Services and Off-Campus Study
Melizza Rodriguez – Program Assistant, TRIO/SSS
Morgan Knutzen – Director of Career Services
Sarah Morgan – Program Associate for Off-Campus Study

Last Chance TODAY – Faculty Distinguished Contributions Award Nominations

submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu

We’ve extended the deadline for 2025 Faculty Distinguished Contribution Award nominations. The nomination forms will remain open until 11:59 pm March 25.

There are 7 award categories: Scholarship, Service to the University, Service to the Community, Innovations in Teaching, 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. Self-nominations are also welcome.

Please find full descriptions and nomination forms linked below. Honor a faculty member with your nomination!

Faculty Distinguished Contribution Awards

Days in May Call for Proposals

submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu

Please save the dates of May 14 & 15 for Augsburg’s Days in May professional development conference. This year’s program will begin with the Dr. Jennie Diaz Memorial Lecture, featuring renowned Education scholar and theorist, Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings.

All faculty and staff are invited to share your expertise with our community by proposing a workshop session by April 11.

Call for session proposals

Third Way Civics Faculty Workshop Application

submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu

Third Way Civics (3WC) Faculty Development Workshop Application

This workshop features an active, high impact pedagogy for all fields, focused on the close reading of texts and data, reasoning to sound arguments, and student perspective taking. The workshop is open and appropriate for faculty from all disciplines, and does not require adding any new content to a course. It is an active pedagogical approach to teaching the content of any course. The 3CW pedagogy has been featured at conferences around the world, and is currently being used by both large and small universities across the United States.

All workshop participants will receive a $1,000 stipend for completing the workshop, and become eligible for additional $1,000 stipends if they implement the 3WC pedagogy in a future courses.

Workshop Dates: May 27 & 28, 2025, one and half day schedule. Schedule details to be communicated later.

Location: Augsburg University Campus. Specific location communicated later.

Space Limited to 24 faculty. Applications due April 30.

Grant funded by Teagle Foundation through the Minnesota Humanities Center.

3WC Application due April 30

Fostering Belonging: How Faculty Can Support Immigrant Students, April 7, 3:40 p.m.

Date: April 7, 2025, 3:40 to 4:40 pm
Location: Oren Gateway Center Room 100

Please join CTL for Fostering Belonging: How Faculty Can Support Immigrant Students, a workshop led by our immigrant students. They will share their experiences of inclusion on campus, discuss what changes could make a difference, and introduce their perspectives on classroom empowerment. The session will include a short introduction, small group engagement, and a deeper discussion, allowing attendees to ask questions and gain a fuller understanding of how to create a more supportive learning environment.

Workshop Registration

Navigating Belonging in Higher Ed Amid Challenging Contexts: April 2, 1 p.m. Webinar

Navigating Belonging in Higher Ed Amid Challenging Contexts Webinar, April 2, 1 pm Webinar

Presenters:
Dr. Kristina Ruiz-Mesa, Professor, Department of Communication Studies, California State University, Los Angeles
Dr. Jennifer Imazeki, Associate Vice President for Faculty and Staff Diversity, San Diego State University
Daarel Burnette II, Senior Editor, The Chronicle of Higher Education

Description: As we move further into 2025, the landscape of our work continues to evolve. In this 2nd webinar, we will explore how higher ed institutions are adapting to emerging challenges while staying committed to fostering belonging. Through insights from leaders and colleagues across various organizations, we will discuss lessons learned from the first few months of the year, hear about new approaches being taken, and identify strategies for shaping the future of our work.

Learning Objectives

Hear how current political events are impacting higher education

Learn key adaptations institutions have made in response to evolving challenges

Identify ways that each of us can continue to help students feel like they belong regardless of the national political climate

Registration Link

New Staff Positions This Week (4)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

03/21/2025: Community Garden Coordinator, Seasonal/Temporary
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000049226875-community-garden-coordinator-seasonal-temporary
03/21/2025: Associate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000049225869-associate-vice-president-and-chief-financial-officer
03/20/2025: Director of Academic Administration
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000049015775-director-of-academic-administration
03/19/2025: Human Resources Coordinator
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000048813374-human-resources-coordinator

Search Augsburg Job Postings

TODAY: Get Creative Work Published With Joe Davis

submitted by covalt@augsburg.edu

Thó Wiŋ Magazine will be hosting a publishing event on Tuesday, March 25th from 4-5pm in Hagfors 150B. Minneapolis-based poet Joe Davis will be leading a discussion on the publishing industry and what putting your art into the world looks like. Tea and brownies will be provided and attendees with have the opportunity to submit their work to Thó Wiŋ Magazine, as well as view what past issues of Augsburg’s official literary magazine have looked like.

If you are an author, poet, musician, or visual artist of any kind looking to get your work into the world, this event will contain valuable information on the processes of querying and publishing. We would love to see you all there! If you would like to attend, you can RSVP on Auggie Life: https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11153627

When: Tuesday, March 25th, 4-5pm
Where: Hagfors 150B

RSVP

Rebecca John Will Share Her Story in Chapel

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Join us on Tuesday, March 25th, from 11:30 am to 11:50 am in Hoversten Chapel for the next installment of our Uncovering Vocation series. Rebecca John, Vice President for Operations, will reflect on her personal vocation journey. Come and hear more about Rebecca and how we are called to live our lives for the sake of the world.

Help Save the State Grant

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

Augsburg community members can help college students here and statewide by asking your legislators to save the Minnesota State Grant program. There’s a large ($240 million) shortfall in funding for next fall that will lead to grants being cut or eliminated if the state doesn’t act soon. It’s easy to learn more and send a quick note to your local legislators with a tool from the Minnesota Private College Council. With budgeting decisions getting made now, reach out soon, no later than March 28.

Use this tool to contact your state legislators

Should You Switch? New GenEd Curriculum in Fall 2025

submitted by freiheit@augsburg.edu

A new general education curriculum will be offered starting in fall 2025. The resources below are designed to help current undergraduate students consider whether switching their catalog year to the new degree requirements is a good option for them. Switching to the new degree requirements is optional.

Please contact Stacy Freiheit, General Education Director, with questions at freiheit@augsburg.edu.

Should You Switch GenEd Resources
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rYhdA1AAmnWrPtABZpLt0yu2lmdjcZOnimOWbPqVnm0/edit?usp=sharing

Vendor Demonstrations for the Cloud ERP Project This Week

submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu

What is the Cloud ERP Project, you ask? Augsburg is moving to a new comprehensive cloud-based information system between 2025 and 2029. 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.

Part of this process will be on campus visits from three vendors showing what their solutions offer. The majority of these sessions will be with key departments (Human Resources, Finance, Registrar, and Advising) and some sessions will be aimed at a more general audience.

Below are times for the second vendor demonstrations by Oracle aimed at a general audience. All are welcome to attend these sessions, though your role will determine which one is most relevant to you.

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
12:00 noon – 1:15 PM
Augsburg Room (2nd floor Christensen Center)
Topic: Power of the Oracle Platform (overview of Oracle)

Learn more on the Cloud ERP Project website

Explore Graduate Programs at Augsburg

submitted by yangpe@augsburg.edu

Are you an Augsburg undergrad thinking about your next steps after graduation? The Augsburg Graduate Admissions team will be tabling at the Strommen Center to connect with students interested in pursuing a graduate degree right here at Augsburg!

Date: Tuesday, March 25th
Location: Strommen Center
⏰ Time: 11 AM – 2 PM

Stop by to learn more about our graduate programs, including:
Master of Arts in Leadership
Master of Business Administration
Master of Music Therapy
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Master of Social Work
Master of Arts in Teaching/Education
Master of Arts in Nursing
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology
Doctor of Medical Science

This is a great opportunity to ask questions, explore programs, and start planning your graduate education journey. We look forward to seeing you there!

Augsburg Graduate Programs

Internships Available: Norway Hub’s External Partners Seeking Augsburg Students

submitted by hermansb@augsburg.edu

Some of Norway Hub’s external partners are looking for student interns in the following roles:

1. Marketing and Communication Manager Intern for MNIHAS
2. Events Manager Intern for MNIHAS
3. Media and Programming Publicity Intern for Norway House

(MNIHAS = Minnesota Institute of Horn of Africa Studies)

Please follow the link below to see if one of them is a good fit for you.

These internships will take place at Norway House which is located just west on Franklin Avenue, close to Augsburg’s campus.

Internship Descriptions

TOMORROW: Get Creative Work Published With Joe Davis

submitted by covalt@augsburg.edu

Thó Wiŋ Magazine will be hosting a publishing event on Tuesday, March 25th from 4-5pm in Hagfors 150B. Minneapolis-based poet Joe Davis will be leading a discussion on the publishing industry and what putting your art into the world looks like. Tea and brownies will be provided and attendees with have the opportunity to submit their work to Thó Wiŋ Magazine, as well as view what past issues of Augsburg’s official literary magazine have looked like.

If you are an author, poet, musician, or visual artist of any kind looking to get your work into the world, this event will contain valuable information on the processes of querying and publishing. We would love to see you all there! If you would like to attend, you can RSVP on Auggie Life: https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11153627

When: Tuesday, March 25th, 4-5pm
Where: Hagfors 150B

RSVP

Travel Advisory: Upcoming Construction on 94

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

Starting in April 2025, MnDOT will begin bridge preservation and maintenance work on five bridges along I-94 in Minneapolis, affecting travel time and highway access to Augsburg. Please double-check route availability and plan extra time when traveling to campus via 94 during this time.

During construction between early April and mid-June, 94 will be reduced to two lanes of traffic in each direction between Hwy 55/Hiawatha Ave. and the Franklin Ave. bridge over 94. Several ramps, bridges, and bike trails near Augsburg will be closed, including:

– Huron Blvd to eastbound I-94
– Huron Blvd to westbound I-94
– Westbound I-94 to Riverside Ave
– Riverside Ave. to westbound I-94
– Westbound I-94 to Cedar Ave/S. 7th St. (anticipated to reopen May 17)
– S. 6th St. to eastbound I-94 (anticipated April 7 through late April)

The Riverside Ave. bridge will be closed for up to three weeks starting in early May, with a detour to 25th Ave. S. The Hiawatha LRT bike trail will be closed for three weeks between 15th Ave. S. and The Cabooze, with a detour on Cedar Ave.

Once work along westbound 94 is completed, traffic will be reduced to two lanes in both directions on the normally westbound (north) side of the interstate. Specific dates and closures for this phase of work will be determined and communicated in early summer.

Visit the MnDOT project website for more information.

$20 Gift Card – NSBE Tech Bowl April 17

submitted by ahmeda15@augsburg.edu

Join us for the NSBE Tech Bowl with UMN & UST! Test your knowledge in a Family Feud-style trivia competition featuring general trivia and STEM-focused questions.
We need 4 participants from Augsburg to represent us, participants will receive a $20 gift card!

Where: UMN Campus *more info will be released closer to event date
Date: Thursday, April 17th
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Email nsbe@augsburg.edu for questions

Sign-Up Form

Explore Christian Community and Vocation: Apply for Christensen Scholars

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

The Christensen Scholars Program is a small group of ten academically accomplished students who share an interest in the theological and practical exploration of Christian community and vocation. The experience promises to be intellectual, communal, theological, dialogical, challenging, and practical.
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.
– All-expenses-paid pilgrimage to Holden Village Retreat Center in the Cascade mountains.
– 4 upper division Religion credits (can be used toward your major or minor)

The application is due April 4.

If you have any questions about this program, contact Pastor John in the campus ministry office: schwehn@augsburg.edu

2025 Christensen Scholar Application Form

Interfaith Scholars – Deadline Extended Until Friday, March 28

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 will 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. Students may also be engaged in community service learning, and participating in and attending events on behalf of the program. 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.

The deadline for applications for the 2025-26 student cohort has been extended.
Applications are now due on Friday, March 28.

To Learn More or Apply

Thursday, March 27: Focused Conversation with Institutional Advancement

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

All faculty and staff are invited to attend a Focused Conversation this Thursday, March 27. Amy Alkire, vice president for institutional advancement, and Sarah Erkkinen, associate vice president for institutional advancement, will provide an update on the university’s philanthropic priorities and the Promising Futures campaign.

March Focused Conversation: Institutional Advancement Update
Thursday, March 27, 2025
12–1 p.m.
Marshall Room or via Zoom

To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the livestream link, visit the All Hands page.

All Hands | Inside Augsburg (login required)

Participate in a Survey on Law Enforcement and Interrogation Techniques

submitted by denkinge@augsburg.edu

We’re seeking participants to share their perspectives on law enforcement and interrogation techniques in a brief survey. Your input is valuable and will contribute to important research led by faculty and students in the psychology department. Participation is completely voluntary, and all responses are confidential.
Incentives: Complete the survey for a chance to win one of ten $5 Target gift cards or the grand prize of a $50 Target gift card!

Click here to access the survey

New FAFSA Deadline

submitted by bjorkluw@augsburg.edu

The 2025-2026 FAFSA is available to complete online at http://www.studentaid.gov. If you have not yet completed your FAFSA for the upcoming academic year, please complete this as soon as possible to ensure funding availability.

The deadline to receive the MN State Grant is July 31st, 2025. Your FAFSA must be fully submitted by this date.

Student Financial Services is available to assist you with FAFSA completion appointments.

Faculty/Staff: Please help us in reminding students to complete their FAFSA ASAP!

File your FAFSA today!

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