Augsburg University News and Announcements
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!
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
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.
submitted by hansonjl@augsburg.edu
Want Girl Scout Cookies? Craving Thin Mints? Peanut Butter Patties? Maybe the newest cookie – Adventurefuls?
Help a Girl Scout reach her goal and get the cookies delivered for free to campus! Use the link below, select have Girl Scout Eleanor deliver and you can pick them up on campus! Sales wrap up in a week.
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
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.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 to hear Mike Karpinko preach in chapel for his senior chapel service.
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.
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.
submitted by hagen3@augsburg.edu
Ojibwemowin will be offered again this fall on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00pm. The course will be taught by Opichi, who is Eagle Clan from Bad River. Opichi previously took this course while attending Augsburg and is excited to give back to the community and help others learn their language.
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
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.
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)
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!
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
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.
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
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.
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 🙂
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
submitted by hansonjl@augsburg.edu
Want Girl Scout Cookies? Craving thin mints? Peanut Butter Patties? Maybe the newest cookie Adventurefuls?
Get the cookies delivered for free to campus! Use the link below, select have Girl Scout Eleanor deliver and you can pick them up on campus!
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!
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.
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
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
03/25/2025: Student: Groundskeeping Summer 2025
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000049907305-student-groundskeeping-summer-2025
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!
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.
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.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am to hear a reflection from Ethel Zidenga who is completing her master’s degree in social work at Augsburg.
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.
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!
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
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.
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
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
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Join us 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.
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.
submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu
Thanks to Aladdin Dining Services, boba tea is now available at Nabo! Make sure to stop by to try your favorites—or even something new.
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.”
submitted by olsoni@augsburg.edu
Join ASAC, ShareShop and Sewing Club this Friday from 3-5 pm in the ShareShop (Sverdrup 8B) for a fun DIY clothing making/decorating event! Supplies provided, and projects get to be taken home!
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
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.
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.
Faculty/staff welcome to join LGBTQIA affinity group byo lunch on Wednesday, March 26th from 12:30-1:30 in Oren Gateway 100. Informal setting to connect with your colleagues across campus. Email Marah C. with any questions!
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am for Adam Koskovich’s senior chapel. He will give a chapel talk and the campus pastors will offer him a blessing. Mindful Monday will resume next week.
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
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
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
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!
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.
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.
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)
submitted by bjorkluw@augsburg.edu
Student Financial Services and Registrar will be closing early on Wednesday, March 26th at 2:30pm. Our window will be open from 10:00am-2:30pm, and reopening with normal hours on Thursday, March 27th.
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
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
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
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!
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!
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.
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.
submitted by pippert@augsburg.edu
Faculty and staff are invited to gather for coffee and community in Foss 171 on Mondays (9:45-10:45) and Thursdays (1:00-2:00) for the rest of the semester. Please come and engage in conversation with your amazing colleagues. We’re stronger together!
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
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.
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!
submitted by commencement@augsburg.edu
For faculty who are planning to participate in this year’s commencement ceremony on May 9 and who need regalia, rentals are available through Herff Jones.
Please use the information below to verify your regalia order. The deadline to order rental regalia is April 1, 2025.
http://www.herffjones.com/capgown/order
Customer #22001577000
Order #5286531
Select your name to verify your information. If you are not shown in the dropdown menu, please select “new faculty member” and add your information in the portal. IMPORTANT: Please use your alma mater institution in order to receive the correct hood colors.
Please contact Kelly LaRocca, Augsburg bookstore manager, at klarocca@bncollege.com if you have any questions.
submitted by kastsech@augsburg.edu
Announcing the 1st annual Auggie Baby Shark Entrepreneur Contest!
Compete for $10,000 in prize money for your business or social enterprise idea.
The Augsburg Baby Shark Contest encourages students to explore entrepreneurial potential, seek out new opportunities, and use the skills & knowledge acquired to launch a new business. This annual event is organized by the School of Business and is open to all current Augsburg University undergraduate & graduate students. In order to be eligible, students must be registered in the semester of competition with a valid Augsburg University student ID.
COMPETITION DETAILS
● Individuals & teams consisting of one to 4 students
● All academic schools/disciplines are eligible
● Business Ventures for students focused on more traditional commercial opportunities. These can be business-to-consumer, business-to-business, technology-based ventures, & are typically for-profit models.
● Social Ventures for students whose ventures are primarily focused on solving significant social problems — such as poverty alleviation, social injustice, and environmental sustainability – using entrepreneurial methods in order to craft innovative solutions that are effective and scalable. These can be non-profit, for-profit, or a mixture of both (hybrid models).
Deadline: April 1
More details and how to enter:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xSfxfQfiLGeEGrGvruharG4niesrIJLwc6YEfSqONug/edit
submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu
Thanks to Aladdin Dining Services, boba tea is now available at Nabo! Make sure to stop by to try your favorites—or even something new.
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.
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.
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.
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.
submitted by cagigasd@augsburg.edu
Come and join us to decorate, modify, and mend clothing items! Bring your own or discover something from the ShareShop. Supplies will be provided: fabric paint, iron on patches, sewing machines, and more!
Join us Friday, March 28th from 3:00-6:00pm at the ShareShop in the Science Building!
See you then ☆
submitted by riveross@augsburg.edu
We’re hosting Make a Friend Monday, March 24th.
Faculty and Staff will meet in the lobby of Christensen at 12:30 PM, where we will walk as a group around campus for 45 minutes of exercise and conversation.
Then, at 1:15 PM we’ll spend 45 minutes chatting and having lunch together to get to know our new friends. If you’d prefer to just join us for the cafeteria lunch and conversation, let us know or meet us in the Commons and save us a table. This is informal, so please don’t feel like you have to stay the whole time – we will walk loops around campus and people are free to come and go.
The weather forecast looks beautiful, 45 degrees and sunny. Bring or wear your comfortable walking shoes and a water bottle if you want. We are hoping for lots of sunshine.
Folks who want to join for just the walk at 12:30 PM or just the 1:15 PM social part are welcome to join us– we hope to make a new friend or two. Please invite your friends!
For questions or accommodations, please contact Sarah Degner Riveros (RiverosS@augsburg.edu) and Colleen Enrico (EnricoC@augsburg.edu).
This event is sponsored by the Campus Collaboration and Community CTL affinity group.
submitted by vanclev1@augsburg.edu
The library has a table, seating 4, that we are not using. It is 28.5″ high and 53″ in diameter. The table is sturdy but it does have scratches and some signs of wear and tear. Nothing a can of Pledge can’t fix! This will be available to the Augsburg community until 3/28 before we will find someone else who will take it.
Here’s a photo: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J6ZcS4D2K7IpDHNX_JGuphxjSk8s8QBZ/view?usp=drive_link
Email Stewart (vanclev1@augsburg.edu) if you are interested.
submitted by denkinge@augsburg.edu
Participate in a Survey on Law Enforcement and Interrogation Techniques!
We’re seeking participants age 18+ 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!
submitted by jonesma@augsburg.edu
Do you know of an outstanding Auggie? 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.
submitted by capman@augsburg.edu
The Biology Department is hosting a large Aquarium Expo in collaboration with the Minnesota Aquarium Society
March 22, 2025 (last Saturday of spring break), 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Free and open to the public, including free parking
Hagfors Center first floor and biology labs, including:
– Large aquarium show – large number of tanks with a wide diversity of freshwater tropical fish and aquatic plants
– Speakers (including emeritus biology professor Bill Capman speaking at 10:30 AM on marine fish and invertebrate breeding methodology)
– Biology lab and greenhouse tours led by students
– Tours of Augsburg’s coral reef aquaria and marine fish and invertebrate breeding lab
– Live corals and other live critters under microscopes
– Dozens of vendors (aquarium-related, as well as some wonderful artwork/paintings and bioactive vivariums/terrariums)
– Food truck
– and more
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.
submitted by rankiniz@augsburg.edu
Happy Friday from the Staff Senate! We are so excited to host the annual Staff Appreciation Event on Wednesday March 26th from 3:00 – 4:30 pm in the Hoversten Chapel, Foss Hall.
Today, we are highlighting the staff members who are celebrating their 15-year, 20-year, 25-year, and 30-year length of service at Augsburg this year! Please help us in extending congratulations and a huge thank you to the below folks for the time and dedication they have given to Augsburg!
15-year length of service:
Rebecca John – Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Jenny Wheatley – Gallery Director
Bruce Nelson – A-Club Advancement Manager
Katie Bishop – Special Assistant to the President
Amy Cram Helwich – Executive Director of the Minnesota Urban Debate League
Laura Simms – Physics Research Associate
20-year length of service:
Erin Voss – Programmer Analyst
25-year length of service:
Beth Carlson – Assistant Director of the Center for Wellness and Counseling (CWC)
30-year length of service:
Kristen Connell – Athletic Facilities Manager
To make sure you don’t miss the Staff Appreciation Event, you can add the event to your calendar using this link: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/r/eventedit/copy/MjdjMDB2OWpuanFjMjJtaHEwZzR1YmYydGUgc3RhZmZzZW5hdGVAYXVnc2J1cmcuZWR1
We look forward to seeing you next Wednesday!
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.
MNIHAS = Minnesota Institute of Horn of Africa Studies
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.
Navigating Belonging in Higher Ed Amid Challenging Contexts 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
submitted by kastsech@augsburg.edu
Announcing the 1st annual Auggie Baby Shark Entrepreneur Contest!
Compete for $10,000 in prize money for your business or social enterprise idea.
The Augsburg Baby Shark Contest encourages students to explore entrepreneurial potential, seek out new opportunities, and use the skills & knowledge acquired to launch a new business. This annual event is organized by the School of Business and is open to all current Augsburg University undergraduate & graduate students. In order to be eligible, students must be registered in the semester of competition with a valid Augsburg University student ID.
COMPETITION DETAILS
● Individuals & teams consisting of one to 4 students
● All academic schools/disciplines are eligible
● Business Ventures for students focused on more traditional commercial opportunities. These can be business-to-consumer, business-to-business, technology-based ventures, & are typically for-profit models.
● Social Ventures for students whose ventures are primarily focused on solving significant social problems — such as poverty alleviation, social injustice, and environmental sustainability – using entrepreneurial methods in order to craft innovative solutions that are effective and scalable. These can be non-profit, for-profit, or a mixture of both (hybrid models).
Deadline: April 1
More details and how to enter:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xSfxfQfiLGeEGrGvruharG4niesrIJLwc6YEfSqONug/edit
submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu
Curious about when departments are open during Spring Break? We’ve got you covered!
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.
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!
