Author: johnsok@augsburg.edu

Next Week: Come See Five More Minutes

submitted by gebbengn@augsburg.edu

Dear Students!

Come see Five More Minutes, a play about how a couple navigates their journey with dementia. This production is offered for the Augsburg community for Pay As Able! This production was developed by Sod House Theater, a professional company based in the Twin Cities.

TICKETING:
This production is Pay As Able which means you can pay what you feel you can afford. If you can’t afford to see play right now, you can still join us no matter what your circumstances.

In order to see the show, you need to reserve your seat.

DAYS/TIMES/LOCATION:
Sunday March 1, 2026 at 1:00pm
Monday March 2, 2026 at 7:00pm

Both performances are in the Tjornhom Nelson Theater in Foss at Augsburg.

The play is 1-hour long.

DESCRIPTION:
Five More Minutes is a playful and uplifting story of how an elderly couple, Don and Myrna, finds happiness even during the most challenging times.

Don and Myrna love to create imaginative adventures in the backyard of their 1-bedroom rental apartment. They pretend together that they travel the world and eat in the finest restaurants, stay at 5-star resorts after their long days working at the box store and Movie theater.

Their relationship is built on the power of imagination until one of them has a hard time distinguishing between the real world and their imagined world.

LINK TO RESERVE SEATS

Interfaith Symposium – 1 Month Away (Please Register)

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

We are excited to welcome Rev. Jen Bailey as the keynote speaker for the 2026 interfaith symposium. Jen is an interfaith leader working at the intersection of investing in the leadership of young people and the vitality of the natural environment. Jen will speak on the theme Healing the Earth, Healing Ourselves.

Date: Wednesday, March 25
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm keynote
1:00 – 2:00 pm lunch
Location: Sateren Auditorium (keynote), Hoversten Chapel (lunch)

All Augsburg community members are welcome to attend the keynote and lunch (at no cost). If you plan to attend the lunch you must register (including students).

The event will also be livestreamed – stay tuned for a registration link for the virtual option.

Learn More and Register

TOMORROW: Join Us for a Conversation on Caring for Unhoused Neighbors

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

Join us for a conversation with Che Ramirez on “activating communities of care for our unhoused neighbors: lessons from Los Angeles.”

When: Thursday, February 26, 7 pm
Where: Foss 21B
Who: anyone from the Augsburg community is welcome to attend

About Che Ramirez:
Che is a servant leader with nearly 20 years of experience in homelessness and housing operations and policy, including serving as both a nonprofit CEO and Deputy Mayor of Homelessness for the City of Los Angeles during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2023, he launched his consulting firm, Community Homelessness Expertise (CHE), where he partners with nonprofits to build organizational capacity, coaches leaders with lived experience, and advises local governments on thoughtful, results-driven approaches to addressing homelessness.

Position: Associate Professor, Education

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

DUTIES: Responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses in special education.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in Special Education or a related field and 3 years of K-12 special education experience. Approximately 5% domestic and international travel annually is expected for faculty members to attend research conferences and convenings.
Salary: $64,477 to $69,477/year. Full-time, position located in Minneapolis, MN. View full job
description/requirements, apply, and/or see summary of benefits online at
https://www.augsburg.edu/employment/.

This notice is being posted in connection with the filing of an application for a permanent alien labor certification. Any person may provide documentary evidence bearing on the application to the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room N-5311, Washington, DC 20210.

Sound Healing with a Free Dinner – March 10

submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu

Join us to de-stress with the help of specially crafted sounds and rhythms designed to relax and center your mind and body.

Enjoy the free food, free drinks, and free relaxing time. Please save the dates and sign up here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrnaYabP3Ah_S5P__cUDYUNwi2cJW8vqWzVZ5B1-OZD1Nj9Q/viewform?usp=pp_url

When: Tuesday, March 10th
Time: 6pm-8pm
Location; Foss, Chapel

https://www.instagram.com/p/DT0s6fkERL7/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

TOMORROW’S QIPOC and AISA Event: Building Blocks and Bridges

submitted by kelleyf@augsburg.edu

Hi QIPOC, AISA, and Auggies! We are collaborating on an event happening tomorrow, Wednesday, from 4-6pm in Hagfors 150BC. This will be a kinship-themed event where you will have the opportunity to build connections with peers, get creative, and work with your hands! We will provide yummy drinks, snacks, modeling clay, and Legos! We look forward to seeing you there and to developing connections with you all.

RSVP in Auggie Life

Twin Cities Stories – Share Yours in a Community Archive with the Mixed Blood Theater

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

The Mixed Blood Theater is gathering a people’s history of this moment and need your help. What has this experience been like for you? What have you seen? What are you doing? How are you feeling?

It might be a true personal recollection.
It might be an interview with someone in your community.
It might be a poem or picture or piece of flash fiction that captures a feeling or a snapshot of what is happening right now in our communities.
It doesn’t need to be perfect, it just needs to come from you.

To be transparent, as with everything right now, this project is emergent—we’ll learn and adjust. As story tellers, our intention is to capture and preserve the stories of this moment, as people want them told. We expect to post these stories as part of a gallery of responses to create a tapestry of experiences of the now. We are guided by the creative commons licensing (freely sharing the work) that others can use to create, study, make, remember.

Please add your story and invite others to share theirs using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffi0YyKCG7fCZFY3OitscYP1p2Qo0ZhJYERF-LcCXjzbGtCg/viewform

The Carl H. Chrislock Memorial History Lecture Presents Dr. Christopher P. Lehman

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

We are pleased to extend an invitation to join us in welcoming to campus Dr. Christopher P. Lehman, Professor of History in the Department of Ethnic and Women’s Studies at St. Cloud State University, author of the 2020 Minnesota Book Award winner, Slavery’s Reach and It Took Courage: Eliza Winston’s Quest for Freedom. Lehman will discuss his most recent book about Eliza Winston, an enslaved woman who fought for and won her freedom in Minnesota in 1860. In honor of Winston’s courage to claim her rights, we will follow the lecture with a Know Your Rights! Say Them Loud! Training led by the Mixed Blood Theater. You’ll get the chance to practice saying your rights with professional actors, building the confidence to do so boldly, if necessary.

Monday, March 9th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Marshall Room, Christensen Center

To learn more about the life of Eliza Winston and slavery in Minnesota, you can visit the exhibit that Dr. Lehman helped curate at the Hennepin History Museum, Winston: A Woman’s Fight for Freedom in Minnesota (https://hennepinhistory.org/avada_portfolio/winston/). The exhibit is up until October of 2027.

Second Year Student Assessment (SYSA)

submitted by klobassa@augsburg.edu

The SYSA is part of the Ruffalo Noel Levitz suite of surveys, which also includes the College Student Inventory (CSI) and Mid-Year Student Survey (MYSA), and measures students’ academic motivation, general coping skills and receptivity to assistance. We are in the process of piloting the Second Year Student Assessment (SYSA) with our second-year Auggies through February 27. The SYSA (as well as the other RNL surveys) provide helpful information for how we can best support student success. After closing the survey on February 27, a team of staff and faculty will meet individually with students to discuss results. Please encourage second year students with whom you work to complete the survey.

Second-year students can complete the survey using the following link, and will need their Augsburg student ID number:

https://studentsurvey.ruffalonl.com/AugsburgUniversity/SYSA2025-26

$10 Visa Gift Card: Muslims Click Here to Participate in Research and Receive a $10 Gift Card

submitted by khanss@augsburg.edu

As-salamualaikum! My name is Sana Khan and I am currently a clinical psychology doctoral study student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about how the mental health and religiosity of Muslim college students is impacted by Islamophobia and I would love to have you be a part of my study! The study will consist of an initial screener to make sure eligibility criteria is met and then scheduling an interview in which I ask you questions about your demographics and experience as a Muslim college student as related to Islam, religiosity, and Islamophobia. The interview should take approximately 25 minutes to 35 minutes to complete. To thank you for your participation, upon completion of your interview, there will be an option at the end for you to enter your information to receive a $10 Visa gift card. If you are interested in participating, please contact me at my email listed below. I appreciate you taking time to consider being a part of my project. Please contact Sana Khan at khanss@augsburg.edu to determine eligibility.

QIPOC and AISA Event: Building Blocks and Bridges

submitted by kelleyf@augsburg.edu

Hi QIPOC, AISA and Auggies! We are collaborating on an event that will happen this Wednesday from 4-6pm in Hagfors 150BC. This will be a kinship themed event where you will have the opportunity to build connections with peers, get creative and work with your hands! We will provide yummy drinks, snacks, modeling clay and Legos! We look forward to seeing you there and to develop connections with you all.

RSVP In Auggie Life

Win an Amazon Gift Card – Participate in Research: Tinder Use and Mental Health Outcomes

submitted by bloyere@augsburg.edu

My name is Evan Bloyer, and I am a graduate student in the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program here at Augsburg University. My clinical research project is understanding how Tinder use impacts mental health outcomes, particularly self-esteem and body esteem. I have received Augsburg University’s IRB approval and am able to collect data from eligible participants. To participate, please click on the link below. Email me at bloyere@augsburg.edu for any questions or concerns. If you participate, you will be eligible for a raffle for one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.

Mental Health Survey

April – Miles that Matter 5k Supporting the International Institute of MN

submitted by olsenkat@augsburg.edu

Join the PA Program and support the International Institute of Minnesota Saturday April 25th at 10 am for a 5k walk/run to benefit the institution and our PA program! Every participant gets a t-shirt and the first 70 to sign up get a free water bottle!

The event is at Bde Maka Ska and anyone can join, so invite your friends and family. Registration ends April 10th.

Learn more and sign up below! Registration is $35, students are $25, and kids 12 and under are free!

Register here!

Register for Career Exploration Day – March 3

submitted by nguyenma@augsburg.edu

What: Career Exploration Day
When: Tues March 3rd, 2026 from 12-5pm
Where: Hagfors
Who: Required for 1st/2nd Year Students

Career Exploration Day is a campus-wide initiative designed to help early-stage college students explore career possibilities, build essential professional competencies, and connect their academic studies to real-world opportunities. Students will gain exposure to diverse career paths, learn practical skills, and buildawareness of professional opportunities.

Schedule at a Glance:

12:00-1:15pm Check-in / Lunch in the cafeteria
1:30-2:15pm Session 1, Hagfors
2:30-3:15pm Session 2, Hagfors
3:30-4:15pm Session 3, Hagfors

Register in 2 Easy Steps:

1) Review the STUDENT GUIDE for workshop descriptions. Note which workshops you’d like to attend. https://www.canva.com/design/DAHA5P5OanY/Iflr1agx8hGEXRIBV5P-GQ/view?utm_content=DAHA5P5OanY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h7f27ab8254

2) Register for the event and workshops.

Register on Handshake

TONIGHT: Augsburg Jazz Ensemble Concert (7 pm)

submitted by green5@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg University Jazz Ensemble will present an exciting evening of music on Tuesday. This concert will showcase music throughout the Americas and feature student soloists Sydney Elliott, Joey Kelly, and Anthony Sabatine.

Augsburg University Jazz Ensemble Concert
Date: Tuesday, February 24
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Sateren Auditorium
Cost: Free

View Concert Poster

Nominate an Auggie for the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards

submitted by jonesma@augsburg.edu

Do you know an outstanding Auggie? Now is the time to nominate Augsburg alumni for the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards! Nominations are open for the First Decade Award, Distinguished Alumni Award, Spirit of Augsburg Award, and Distinguished Service Award. The awards will be presented during Homecoming in October 2026.

Submit your nominations by the end of March.

Nomination Form: Distinguished Alumni Awards 2026

Tristan Crowell Shares His Story of Thriving TOMORROW

submitted by myers@augsburg.edu

HOW WE THRIVE: STORIES OF WHAT IT MEANS TO THRIVE – TOGETHER.
Tristan Crowell
Wednesday February 25, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel

Tristan Crowell will speak about how difficult it can make sense of what’s going on during uncertain times and how we should respond to any of it. Leaning on our connections can be an important part in the process of understanding.

Tristan is a queer, Filipino immigrant whose life and work is motivated by a desire to explore alternative ways of existing, being a good neighbor, and cultivating hope for everything that is not here. He received his Bachelor of Science in Sociology from the University of Minnesota and his Master of Social Work from Augsburg University where he currently serves as a Student Specialist in the Department of Multicultural Life. Most importantly, he’s just a guy.

Position: Associate Professor, Education

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

DUTIES: Responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses in special education.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in Special Education or a related field and 3 years of K-12 special education experience. Approximately 5% domestic and international travel annually is expected for faculty members to attend research conferences and convenings.
Salary: $64,477 to $69,477/year. Full-time, position located in Minneapolis, MN. View full job
description/requirements, apply, and/or see summary of benefits online at
https://www.augsburg.edu/employment/.

This notice is being posted in connection with the filing of an application for a permanent alien labor certification. Any person may provide documentary evidence bearing on the application to the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room N-5311, Washington, DC 20210.

Apply to Be a 2026-27 Christensen Scholar

submitted by myers@augsburg.edu

We are now taking applications for the 2026-2027 cohort of Christensen Scholars. Apply at the link below by Friday March 27, 2026.

Christensen Scholars spend a year in community exploring questions of faith, identity, and vocation through a Christian theological lens. Students should be open to engaging seriously and openly with these topics, but it is not a requirement that a student be an active member of a faith community. Applicants need only be open to sharing about and listening to a diverse set of perspectives within the Christian tradition.

BENEFITS:
• Develop a deeper understanding of your own vocation in a caring community.
• Create a deeper sense of belonging among your peers.
• Learn new ways to live out your faith on a daily basis within the community.
• Experience a remote mountain retreat center in the middle of winter.
• Receive a small scholarship and a $500.00 stipend to cover expenses.
• All-expenses-paid winter pilgrimage in mid-January.
• 4 upper division Religion credits (can be used toward your major or minor)

NOTE: RLN 100 is a prerequisite for this year-long course. We will gather every other Thursday evening (6pm-8pm), both Fall and Spring semesters. Additionally, the pilgrimage during the end of your winter break in January 2027 is mandatory. Students admitted are expected to have good attendance and participation in the sessions and on the trip in order to earn course credit.

Christensen Scholars program is co-led by Dr. Jeremy Myers (myers@ausburg.edu) from the Christensen Center for Vocation and Rev. John Schwehn (schwehn@augsburg.edu) from Campus Ministry.

Christensen Scholars Program

Apply to Be an Interfaith Scholar

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

The Interfaith Scholars program is a yearlong course and service learning opportunity taught by the Interfaith Institute’s Executive Director and Professor of Religion, Najeeba Syeed.

Interfaith Scholars explore the religious diversity of the Augsburg student body, the wider Twin Cities community, and the United States by learning from guest speakers from religious communities, business professionals, and other leaders across various sectors. Participants will gain leadership skills by learning and practicing how to converse respectfully with others about what they believe, why it matters, and how it propels us to service in the world.

Students with any religious or spiritual worldview as well as students without a connection to a religious tradition are encouraged to apply.

Applications for the 2026-27 student cohort are now open.
Applications are due on Wednesday, March 11.

Learn More or Apply

This Thursday: Join Us for a Conversation on Caring for Unhoused Neighbors

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

Join us for a conversation with Che Ramirez on “activating communities of care for our unhoused neighbors: lessons from Los Angeles.”

When: Thursday, February 26, 7 pm
Where: Foss 21B
Who: anyone from the Augsburg community is welcome to attend

About Che Ramirez:
Che is a servant leader with nearly 20 years of experience in homelessness and housing operations and policy, including serving as both a nonprofit CEO and Deputy Mayor of Homelessness for the City of Los Angeles during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2023, he launched his consulting firm, Community Homelessness Expertise (CHE), where he partners with nonprofits to build organizational capacity, coaches leaders with lived experience, and advises local governments on thoughtful, results-driven approaches to addressing homelessness.

Win an Amazon Gift Card – Participate in Research: Tinder Use and Mental Health Outcomes

submitted by bloyere@augsburg.edu

My name is Evan Bloyer, and I am a graduate student in the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program here at Augsburg University. My clinical research project is understanding how Tinder use impacts mental health outcomes, particularly self-esteem and body esteem. I have received Augsburg University’s IRB approval and am able to collect data from eligible participants. To participate, please click on the link below. Email me at bloyere@augsburg.edu for any questions or concerns. If you participate, you will be eligible for a raffle for one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.

Mental Health Survey

Registration Closes TOMORROW for Day at the Capitol

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

All Minnesota State Grant recipients, as well as interested faculty and staff, are invited to join us for Day at the Capitol 2026 to advocate for increased support for low- and middle-income college students. Our legislators need to hear from you about the Minnesota State Grant program!

What: 2026 Day at the Capitol
Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Time: 8:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (plus travel time to St. Paul)

During Day at the Capitol, students will attend a Minnesota State Grant advocacy and lobbying training with student advocates from Augsburg and other Minnesota private colleges. Then you’ll meet with legislators and have (free) lunch at the Capitol. The Minnesota Private College Council will host a Q&A session with public policy experts and policymakers and will provide everything you need to be a successful advocate.

Sign up by February 24.

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

Learn more and register for Day at the Capitol (March 10).

New Campus Resource: Powered Stair Chair

submitted by publicsafety@augsburg.edu

Augsburg has a new campus resource designed to assist individuals with mobility challenges in the event of an emergency. With a flexible track, the Xpedition powered stair chair facilitates safe transportation of up to 500 lbs up and down stairs and across a variety of terrains.

Potential scenarios where it might be used include:

— Emergency evacuation
— Response to accident, injury, or medical emergency
— Unexpected mobility challenge (e.g., elevator outage)

Along with Emergency Medical Responder training, all DPS officers have been trained to operate the powered stair chair. To request assistance, contact DPS at 612-330-1717.

QIPOC and AISA Event: Building Blocks and Bridges

submitted by kelleyf@augsburg.edu

Hi QIPOC, AISA and Auggies! We are collaborating on an event that will happen this Wednesday from 4-6pm in Hagfors 150BC. This will be a kinship themed event where you will have the opportunity to build connections with peers, get creative and work with your hands! We will provide yummy drinks, snacks, modeling clay and Legos! We look forward to seeing you there and to develop connections with you all.

RSVP here in Auggie Life

April – Miles that Matter 5k Supporting the International Institute of MN

submitted by olsenkat@augsburg.edu

Join the PA Program and support the International Institute of Minnesota Saturday April 25th at 10 am for a 5k walk/run to benefit the institution and our PA program! Every participant gets a t-shirt and the first 70 to sign up get a free water bottle!

The event is at Bde Maka Ska and anyone can join, so invite your friends and family. Registration ends April 10th.

Learn more and sign up below! Registration is $35, students are $25, and kids 12 and under are free!

Register here!

Tristan Crowell Shares His Story of Thriving

submitted by myers@augsburg.edu

HOW WE THRIVE: STORIES OF WHAT IT MEANS TO THRIVE – TOGETHER.
Tristan Crowell
Wednesday February 25, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel

Tristan Crowell will speak about how difficult it can make sense of what’s going on during uncertain times and how we should respond to any of it. Leaning on our connections can be an important part in the process of understanding.

Tristan is a queer, Filipino immigrant whose life and work is motivated by a desire to explore alternative ways of existing, being a good neighbor, and cultivating hope for everything that is not here. He received his Bachelor of Science in Sociology from the University of Minnesota and his Master of Social Work from Augsburg University where he currently serves as a Student Specialist in the Department of Multicultural Life. Most importantly, he’s just a guy.

Position: Associate Professor, Education

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

DUTIES: Responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses in special education.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in Special Education or a related field and 3 years of K-12 special education experience. Approximately 5% domestic and international travel annually is expected for faculty members to attend research conferences and convenings.
Salary: $64,477 to $69,477/year. Full-time, position located in Minneapolis, MN. View full job
description/requirements, apply, and/or see summary of benefits online at
https://www.augsburg.edu/employment/.

This notice is being posted in connection with the filing of an application for a permanent alien labor certification. Any person may provide documentary evidence bearing on the application to the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room N-5311, Washington, DC 20210.

Present Your Research at Zyzzogeton – Register by February 23

submitted by philldal@augsburg.edu

Augsburg’s annual Zyzzogeton Research Symposium showcases the work of over 50 undergraduate researchers in all academic disciplines and will take place on Tuesday, April 21. Students who have conducted research over the course of the last year and would like to present a poster should register using the link below by February 23.
You must have approval from your faculty mentor before registering for Zyzzogeton. If you do not have a formal abstract at this point, please provide a brief description of your research instead. You will have the opportunity to submit a final abstract/make final edits prior to the event. Abstracts will be published on the URGO website.
IMPORTANT: If you’re planning to co-present with another student(s), only one of you needs to register. Be sure to list their names and emails and indicate that they will be co-presenters where specified on the form. All presenters will be included in event correspondence.
Important Dates:
Registration opens – February 9
Registration closes – February 23
Poster making workshop – March 2
Deadline to submit final poster – April 2
Deadline to submit final abstract edits – April 10
If you have any questions, please contact urgo@augsburg.edu.

Register for Zyzzogeton

2nd Annual Auggie Baby Shark Contest – Call for Submissions

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

The 2nd Annual Auggie Baby Shark entrepreneur contest is now open for submissions! Hosted annually by the School of Business, this competition invites students to explore their entrepreneurial potential, identify new opportunities, and apply their skills and knowledge to launch a business or social enterprise. Selected teams will compete for a share of $10,000 in prize money.

COMPETITION DETAILS:
– Individuals and teams consisting of one (1) to four (4) students
– Open to Augsburg undergraduate and graduate students with a valid student ID
– Eligible participants must be registered for the current semester
– Not limited to business majors; all academic schools/disciplines will be considered
– Business Ventures for students focused on more traditional commercial opportunities. These can be business-to-consumer, business-to-business, technology-based ventures, and are typically for-profit models.
– Social Ventures for students whose ventures are primarily focused on solving significant social problems – such as poverty alleviation, social injustice, and environmental sustainability – using entrepreneurial methods to craft innovative solutions that are effective and scalable. These can be non-profit, for-profit, or a mixture of both (hybrid models).

Deadline to submit your concept for consideration: Friday, April 10, 11:59pm.

For more information and to access submission materials, please visit the link below.

Baby Shark Submission Information

February 24, 4-6 pm: Join Ubuntu Series and Silk Road Connections for a Movie Night

submitted by jenningj@augsburg.edu

We invite you to join us for an educational documentary, tasty cultural snacks, and good conversations! The event will be held on Tuesday, February 24th in Marshall Room from 4- 6 pm to watch the “Blurring the Color Line” Documentary!

TOMORROW: Augsburg Jazz Ensemble Concert, 7 pm

submitted by green5@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg University Jazz Ensemble will present an exciting evening of music on Tuesday. This concert will showcase music throughout the Americas and feature student soloists Sydney Elliott, Joey Kelly, and Anthony Sabatine.

Augsburg University Jazz Ensemble Concert
Date: Tuesday, February 24
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Sateren Auditorium
Cost: Free

View Concert Poster

TODAY Is the Last Day – Submit Your Student Leadership Position Application

submitted by hooverl@augsburg.edu

DUE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20!

We want you to be a Student Leader next year! Residence Life, Campus Life, and Student Success are actively recruiting for the following Student Leadership Positions:
-Emerging Leaders Program Coordinators (requires work-study eligibility)
-Orientation Leaders
-AugSem Leaders (requires work-study eligibility)
-Community Advisors

To apply for Student Leadership Positions, you are required to:
-Complete the 2026 Student Leadership Positions: Joint Application in SmartRecruiters by Friday, February 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
-Complete the Student Leadership Position Interest Form and Process Participation Expectation Acknowledgement by Friday, February 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
-Participate in Student Leadership Position Interview Day on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

If you need any accommodations as you engage in this process, including considerations for scheduling or participating in events, please share your needs via email to Leah Durnin Hoover, Director of Residence Life (hooverl@augsburg.edu).

We look forward to connecting!
Augsburg Student Leadership Position Selection Process Team

Student Leadership Position Selection Interest Form

Win an Amazon Gift Card – Participate in Research: Tinder Use and Mental Health Outcomes

submitted by bloyere@augsburg.edu

My name is Evan Bloyer, and I am a graduate student in the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program here at Augsburg University. My clinical research project is understanding how Tinder use impacts mental health outcomes, particularly self-esteem and body esteem. I have received Augsburg University’s IRB approval and am able to collect data from eligible participants. To participate, please click on the link below. Email me at bloyere@augsburg.edu for any questions or concerns. If you participate, you will be eligible for a raffle for one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.

Mental Health Survey

Tristan Crowell Shares His Story of Thriving

submitted by myers@augsburg.edu

HOW WE THRIVE: STORIES OF WHAT IT MEANS TO THRIVE – TOGETHER.
Tristan Crowell
Wednesday February 25, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel

Tristan Crowell will speak about how difficult it can make sense of what’s going on during uncertain times and how we should respond to any of it. Leaning on our connections can be an important part in the process of understanding.

Tristan is a queer, Filipino immigrant whose life and work is motivated by a desire to explore alternative ways of existing, being a good neighbor, and cultivating hope for everything that is not here. He received his Bachelor of Science in Sociology from the University of Minnesota and his Master of Social Work from Augsburg University where he currently serves as a Student Specialist in the Department of Multicultural Life. Most importantly, he’s just a guy.

Lunch and Dialogue: Ethics in the Classrom (Monday, February 23 and Friday, February 27)

submitted by devries@augsburg.edu

Join the Batalden Fellows in Applied Ethics for lunch and discussion of the recent survey results on Ethics in the Classroom at Augsburg. We’ll briefly present the highlights and then invite dialogue over ideas for next steps.

Monday, February 23 12:30 pm Marshall Room (lunch included — sign in and go through cafeteria line)

Friday, February 27 12:10 ZOOM (email Jacqui deVries, Tara Mader, or Soebin Jang for the Zoom link or look on the campus calendar on Inside Augsburg)

Jacqui deVries <devries@augsburg.edu>
Soebin Jang <yang@augsburg.edu>
Tara Mader <mader@augsburg.edu>

April – Miles that Matter 5k Supporting the International Institute of MN

submitted by olsenkat@augsburg.edu

Join the PA Program and support the International Institute of Minnesota Saturday April 25th at 10 am for a 5k walk/run to benefit the institution and our PA program! Every runner gets a t-shirt and the first 70 to sign up get a free water bottle!

The event is at Bde Maka Ska and anyone can sign up.

Learn more and sign up below! Registration is $35, students are $25, and kids 12 and under are free!

Register Here!

Come See Five More Minutes

submitted by gebbengn@augsburg.edu

Dear Students!

Come see Five More Minutes, a play about how a couple navigates their journey with dementia. This production is offered for the Augsburg community for Pay As Able! This production was developed by Sod House Theater, a professional company based in the Twin Cities.

TICKETING:
This production is Pay As Able which means you can pay what you feel you can afford. If you can’t afford to see play right now, you can still join us no matter what your circumstances.

In order to see the show, you need to reserve your seat by going to the provided link.

DAYS/TIMES/LOCATION:
Sunday March 1, 2026 at 1:00pm
Monday March 2, 2026 at 7:00pm

Both performances are in the Tjornhom Nelson Theater in Foss at Augsburg.

The play is 1-hour long.

DESCRIPTION:
Five More Minutes is a playful and uplifting story of how an elderly couple, Don and Myrna, finds happiness even during the most challenging times.

Don and Myrna love to create imaginative adventures in the backyard of their 1-bedroom rental apartment. They pretend together that they travel the world and eat in the finest restaurants, stay at 5-star resorts after their long days working at the box store and Movie theater.

Their relationship is built on the power of imagination until one of them has a hard time distinguishing between the real world and their imagined world.

LINK TO RESERVE SEATS

Daily Chapel: Danielle Clausnitzer

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 12:00 pm for our next installment of of “Living Stories”. Today Dr. Danielle Clausnitzer, Assistant Director of Wisdom Ways Center for Spirituality in Minneapolis, will share her story of commitment from her atheist identity. “Living Stories” is a series co-hosted by the Department of Religion and Philosophy, Augsburg Interfaith Institute, and Campus Ministry.

Position: Associate Professor, Education

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

DUTIES: Responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses in special education.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in Special Education or a related field and 3 years of K-12 special education experience. Approximately 5% domestic and international travel annually is expected for faculty members to attend research conferences and convenings.
Salary: $64,477 to $69,477/year. Full-time, position located in Minneapolis, MN. View full job
description/requirements, apply, and/or see summary of benefits online at
https://www.augsburg.edu/employment/.

This notice is being posted in connection with the filing of an application for a permanent alien labor certification. Any person may provide documentary evidence bearing on the application to the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room N-5311, Washington, DC 20210.

2026 Commencement Tickets Available Now

submitted by commencement@augsburg.edu

Tickets for the 2026 commencement ceremony are available now for students and guests. The total number of tickets allowed per graduate will be 1 graduate ticket for yourself plus 15 guest tickets for family and friends (16 total).

Thursday, May 7, 2026
US Bank Stadium
401 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis

Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
Procession begins at 6 p.m.

If you plan to participate in the ceremony, select “get tickets” on the commencement website to reserve your tickets. If you expect to need more than 15 guest tickets, we strongly encourage you to work with other graduates to use any extra tickets they may have. Depending on demand, a limited number of additional tickets may be made available closer to the date of the ceremony. The ticketing website will be available until May 4, 2026.

Commencement Website

Augsburg Jazz Ensemble Concert (Tuesday at 7 p.m.)

submitted by green5@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg University Jazz Ensemble will present an exciting evening of music on Tuesday. This concert will showcase music throughout the Americas and feature student soloists Sydney Elliott, Joey Kelly, and Anthony Sabatine.

Prior to the concert, Augsburg Women Engaged (AWE) will host a pre-concert social with hors d’oeuvres and beverages. Dr. Kenneth Green, Director of Bands, will share insights into the Augsburg band program and help set the stage for an engaging night of music. President Pribbenow will also offer brief remarks.

Select the following link to register for the pre-concert social: https://engagement.augsburg.edu/e/awe-winter-event-augsburg-jazz-ensemble-social/?bbeml=tp-QWbpCHti9EWDeCMOFFaH_Q.jCbzBmy_R9km59bmNmW1sEw.r-SK-qg0Q2UyZ0gbQqG02xA.ltz6WDmLDDEuIpH6VugOAmw

Augsburg University Jazz Ensemble Concert
Date: Tuesday, February 24
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Sateren Auditorium
Cost: Free

View Concert Poster

Join Us for a Conversation on Caring for Unhoused Neighbors

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

Join us for a conversation with Che Ramirez on “activativing communities of care for our unhoused neighbors: lessons from Los Angeles.”

When: Thursday, February 26, 7 pm
Where: Foss 21B
Who: anyone from the Augsburg community is welcome to attend

About Che Ramirez:
Che is a servant leader with nearly 20 years of experience in homelessness and housing operations and policy, including serving as both a nonprofit CEO and Deputy Mayor of Homelessness for the City of Los Angeles during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2023, he launched his consulting firm, Community Homelessness Expertise (CHE), where he partners with nonprofits to build organizational capacity, coaches leaders with lived experience, and advises local governments on thoughtful, results-driven approaches to addressing homelessness.

Apply to Be an Interfaith Scholar

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

The Interfaith Scholars program is a yearlong course and service learning opportunity taught by the Interfaith Institute’s Executive Director and Professor of Religion, Najeeba Syeed.

Interfaith Scholars explore the religious diversity of the Augsburg student body, the wider Twin Cities community, and the United States by learning from guest speakers from religious communities, business professionals, and other leaders across various sectors. Participants will gain leadership skills by learning and practicing how to converse respectfully with others about what they believe, why it matters, and how it propels us to service in the world.

Students with any religious or spiritual worldview as well as students without a connection to a religious tradition are encouraged to apply.

Applications for the 2026-27 student cohort are now open.
Applications are due on Wednesday, March 11.

Learn More or Apply

New Campus Resource: Powered Stair Chair

submitted by publicsafety@augsburg.edu

Augsburg has a new campus resource designed to assist individuals with mobility challenges in the event of an emergency. With a flexible track, the Xpedition powered stair chair facilitates safe transportation of up to 500 lbs up and down stairs and across a variety of terrains.

Potential scenarios where it might be used include:

— Emergency evacuation
— Response to accident, injury, or medical emergency
— Unexpected mobility challenge (e.g., elevator outage)

Along with Emergency Medical Responder training, all DPS officers have been trained to operate the powered stair chair. To request assistance, contact DPS at 612-330-1717.

$10 Visa Gift Card: Muslims Click Here to Participate in Research and Receive a $10 Gift Card

submitted by khanss@augsburg.edu

As-salamualaikum! My name is Sana Khan and I am currently a clinical psychology doctoral study student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about how the mental health and religiosity of Muslim college students is impacted by Islamophobia and I would love to have you be a part of my study! The study will consist of an initial screener to make sure eligibility criteria is met and then scheduling an interview in which I ask you questions about your demographics and experience as a Muslim college student as related to Islam, religiosity, and Islamophobia. The interview should take approximately 25 minutes to 35 minutes to complete. To thank you for your participation, upon completion of your interview, there will be an option at the end for you to enter your information to receive a $10 Visa gift card. If you are interested in participating, please contact me at my email listed below. I appreciate you taking time to consider being a part of my project. Please contact Sana Khan at khanss@augsburg.edu to determine eligibility.

QIPOC and AISA Event: Building Blocks and Bridges

submitted by kelleyf@augsburg.edu

Hi QIPOC, AISA and Auggies! We are collaborating on an event that will happen next Wednesday from 4-6pm in Hagfors 150BC. This will be a kinship themed event where you will have the opportunity to build connections with peers, get creative and work with your hands! We will provide yummy drinks, snacks, modeling clay and Legos! We look forward to seeing you there and to develop connections with you all.

Please RSVP in Auggie Life

Win an Amazon Gift Card – Participate in Research: Tinder Use and Mental Health Outcomes

submitted by bloyere@augsburg.edu

My name is Evan Bloyer, and I am a graduate student in the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program here at Augsburg University. My clinical research project is understanding how Tinder use impacts mental health outcomes, particularly self-esteem and body esteem. I have received Augsburg University’s IRB approval and am able to collect data from eligible participants. To participate, please click on the link below. Email me at bloyere@augsburg.edu for any questions or concerns. If you participate, you will be eligible for a raffle for one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.

Mental Health Survey

April – Miles That Matter 5k Supporting the International Institute of MN

submitted by olsenkat@augsburg.edu

Join the PA Program and support the International Institute of Minnesota Saturday April 25th at 10 am for a 5k walk/run to benefit the institution and our PA program! Every runner gets a t-shirt and the first 70 to sign up get a free water bottle!

The event is at Bde Maka Ska and anyone can sign up.

Learn more and sign up below! Registration is $35, students are $25, and kids 12 and under are free!

Register Here!

Two Days Left: Submit Your Student Leadership Position Application by TOMORROW

submitted by hooverl@augsburg.edu

DUE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20!

We want you to be a Student Leader next year! Residence Life, Campus Life, and Student Success are actively recruiting for the following Student Leadership Positions:
-Emerging Leaders Program Coordinators (requires work-study eligibility)
-Orientation Leaders
-AugSem Leaders (requires work-study eligibility)
-Community Advisors

To apply for Student Leadership Positions, you are required to:
-Complete the 2026 Student Leadership Positions: Joint Application in SmartRecruiters by Friday, February 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
-Complete the Student Leadership Position Interest Form and Process Participation Expectation Acknowledgement by Friday, February 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
-Participate in Student Leadership Position Interview Day on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

If you need any accommodations as you engage in this process, including considerations for scheduling or participating in events, please share your needs via email to Leah Durnin Hoover, Director of Residence Life (hooverl@augsburg.edu).

We look forward to connecting!
Augsburg Student Leadership Position Selection Process Team

Student Leadership Position Selection Interest Form

Present Your Research at Zyzzogeton – Register by February 23

submitted by lynchss7@augsburg.edu

Augsburg’s annual Zyzzogeton Research Symposium showcases the work of over 50 undergraduate researchers in all academic disciplines and will take place on Tuesday, April 21. Students who have conducted research over the course of the last year and would like to present a poster should register using the link below by February 23.
You must have approval from your faculty mentor before registering for Zyzzogeton. If you do not have a formal abstract at this point, please provide a brief description of your research instead. You will have the opportunity to submit a final abstract/make final edits prior to the event. Abstracts will be published on the URGO website.
IMPORTANT: If you’re planning to co-present with another student(s), only one of you needs to register. Be sure to list their names and emails and indicate that they will be co-presenters where specified on the form. All presenters will be included in event correspondence.
Important Dates:
Registration opens – February 9
Registration closes – February 23
Poster making workshop – March 2
Deadline to submit final poster – April 2
Deadline to submit final abstract edits – April 10
If you have any questions, please contact urgo@augsburg.edu.

Register for Zyzzogeton

Tristan Crowell Shares His Story of Thriving

submitted by myers@augsburg.edu

HOW WE THRIVE: STORIES OF WHAT IT MEANS TO THRIVE – TOGETHER.
Tristan Crowell
Wednesday February 25, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel

Tristan Crowell will speak about how difficult it can make sense of what’s going on during uncertain times and how we should respond to any of it. Leaning on our connections can be an important part in the process of understanding.

Tristan is a queer, Filipino immigrant whose life and work is motivated by a desire to explore alternative ways of existing, being a good neighbor, and cultivating hope for everything that is not here. He received his Bachelor of Science in Sociology from the University of Minnesota and his Master of Social Work from Augsburg University where he currently serves as a Student Specialist in the Department of Multicultural Life. Most importantly, he’s just a guy.

2nd Annual Auggie Baby Shark Contest – Call for Submissions

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

The 2nd Annual Auggie Baby Shark entrepreneur contest is now open for submissions! Hosted annually by the School of Business, this competition invites students to explore their entrepreneurial potential, identify new opportunities, and apply their skills and knowledge to launch a business or social enterprise. Selected teams will compete for a share of $10,000 in prize money.

COMPETITION DETAILS:
– Individuals and teams consisting of one (1) to four (4) students
– Open to Augsburg undergraduate and graduate students with a valid student ID
– Eligible participants must be registered for the current semester
– Not limited to business majors; all academic schools/disciplines will be considered
– Business Ventures for students focused on more traditional commercial opportunities. These can be business-to-consumer, business-to-business, technology-based ventures, and are typically for-profit models.
– Social Ventures for students whose ventures are primarily focused on solving significant social problems – such as poverty alleviation, social injustice, and environmental sustainability – using entrepreneurial methods to craft innovative solutions that are effective and scalable. These can be non-profit, for-profit, or a mixture of both (hybrid models).

Deadline to submit your concept for consideration: Friday, April 10, 11:59pm.

For more information and to access submission materials, please visit the link below.

Baby Shark Submission Information

Lunch and Dialogue: Ethics in the Classroom (Monday, February 23 and Friday, February 27)

submitted by devries@augsburg.edu

Join the Batalden Fellows in Applied Ethics for lunch and discussion of the recent survey results on Ethics in the Classroom at Augsburg. We’ll briefly present the highlights and then invite dialogue over ideas for next steps.

Monday, February 23 12:30 pm Marshall Room (lunch included — sign in an go through cafeteria line)

Friday, February 27 12:10 ZOOM (email Jacqui deVries, Tara Mader, or Soebin Jang for the Zoom link or look on the campus calendar on Inside Augsburg)

Jacqui deVries <devries@augsburg.edu>
Soebin Jang <yang@augsburg.edu>
Tara Mader

Position: Associate Professor, Education

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

DUTIES: Responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses in special education.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in Special Education or a related field and 3 years of K-12 special education experience. Approximately 5% domestic and international travel annually is expected for faculty members to attend research conferences and convenings.
Salary: $64,477 to $69,477/year. Full-time, position located in Minneapolis, MN. View full job
description/requirements, apply, and/or see summary of benefits online at
https://www.augsburg.edu/employment/.

This notice is being posted in connection with the filing of an application for a permanent alien labor certification. Any person may provide documentary evidence bearing on the application to the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room N-5311, Washington, DC 20210.

$10 Visa Gift Card: Muslims Click Here to Participate in Research and Receive a $10 Gift Card

submitted by khanss@augsburg.edu

As-salamualaikum! My name is Sana Khan and I am currently a clinical psychology doctoral study student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about how the mental health and religiosity of Muslim college students is impacted by Islamophobia and I would love to have you be a part of my study! The study will consist of an initial screener to make sure eligibility criteria is met and then scheduling an interview in which I ask you questions about your demographics and experience as a Muslim college student as related to Islam, religiosity, and Islamophobia. The interview should take approximately 25 minutes to 35 minutes to complete. To thank you for your participation, upon completion of your interview, there will be an option at the end for you to enter your information to receive a $10 Visa gift card. If you are interested in participating, please contact me at my email listed below. I appreciate you taking time to consider being a part of my project. Please contact Sana Khan at khanss@augsburg.edu to determine eligibility.

2026 Commencement Tickets Available Now

submitted by commencement@augsburg.edu

Tickets for the 2026 commencement ceremony are available now for students and guests. The total number of tickets allowed per graduate will be 1 graduate ticket for yourself plus 15 guest tickets for family and friends (16 total).

Thursday, May 7, 2026
US Bank Stadium
401 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis

Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
Procession begins at 6 p.m.

If you plan to participate in the ceremony, select “get tickets” on the commencement website to reserve your tickets. If you expect to need more than 15 guest tickets, we strongly encourage you to work with other graduates to use any extra tickets they may have. Depending on demand, a limited number of additional tickets may be made available closer to the date of the ceremony. The ticketing website will be available until May 4, 2026.

Commencement Website

Build Your Advocacy Muscles at Day at the Capitol

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

All Minnesota State Grant recipients, as well as interested faculty and staff, are invited to join us for Day at the Capitol 2026 to advocate for increased support for low- and middle-income college students. Our legislators need to hear from you about the Minnesota State Grant program!

What: 2026 Day at the Capitol
Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Time: 8:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (plus travel time to St. Paul)

During Day at the Capitol, students will attend a Minnesota State Grant advocacy and lobbying training with student advocates from Augsburg and other Minnesota private colleges. Then you’ll meet with legislators and have (free) lunch at the Capitol. The Minnesota Private College Council will host a Q&A session with public policy experts and policymakers and will provide everything you need to be a successful advocate.

Sign up by February 24.

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

Learn more and register for Day at the Capitol (March 10).

Join Us for a Conversation on Caring for Unhoused Neighbors

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

Join us for a conversation with Che Ramirez on “activativing communities of care for our unhoused neighbors: lessons from Los Angeles.”

When: Thursday, February 26, 7 pm
Where: Foss 21B
Who: anyone from the Augsburg community is welcome to attend

About Che Ramirez:
Che is a servant leader with nearly 20 years of experience in homelessness and housing operations and policy, including serving as both a nonprofit CEO and Deputy Mayor of Homelessness for the City of Los Angeles during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2023, he launched his consulting firm, Community Homelessness Expertise (CHE), where he partners with nonprofits to build organizational capacity, coaches leaders with lived experience, and advises local governments on thoughtful, results-driven approaches to addressing homelessness.

Augsburg Jazz Ensemble Concert (Tuesday at 7 p.m.)

submitted by green5@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg University Jazz Ensemble will present an exciting evening of music on Tuesday. This concert will showcase music throughout the Americas and feature student soloists Sydney Elliott, Joey Kelly, and Anthony Sabatine.

Prior to the concert, Augsburg Women Engaged (AWE) will host a pre-concert social with hors d’oeuvres and beverages. Dr. Kenneth Green, Director of Bands, will share insights into the Augsburg band program and help set the stage for an engaging night of music. President Pribbenow will also offer brief remarks.

Select the following link to register for the pre-concert social: https://engagement.augsburg.edu/e/awe-winter-event-augsburg-jazz-ensemble-social/?bbeml=tp-QWbpCHti9EWDeCMOFFaH_Q.jCbzBmy_R9km59bmNmW1sEw.r-SK-qg0Q2UyZ0gbQqG02xA.ltz6WDmLDDEuIpH6VugOAmw

Augsburg University Jazz Ensemble Concert
Date: Tuesday, February 24
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Sateren Auditorium
Cost: Free

View Concert Poster

Disabled Student Looking for Student PCA

submitted by dipaolaz@augsburg.edu

Hi, my name is Zander. I am a Senior, and I am disabled and in a wheelchair. I am looking for a backup PCA. I have a PCA come every day to help me with certain tasks in my dorm room. You would come when my main PCA needs a day off or can’t make it that day for different reasons. Some of the tasks would entail refilling water bottles, refilling humidifiers, and making a bed. Expect this to take 15 or 30 minutes out of your day. I will work with your schedule. You will schedule a time to come whenever it fits your schedule on a day my PCA can’t come. If you are interested in helping me out and scheduling an interview, contact me at (612)430-3233 or dipaolaz@augsburg.edu.

QIPOC and AISA Event: Building Blocks and Bridges

submitted by kelleyf@augsburg.edu

Hi QIPOC, AISA and Auggies! We are collaborating on an event that will happen next Wednesday from 4-6pm in Hagfors 150BC. This will be a kinship themed event where you will have the opportunity to build connections with peers, get creative and work with your hands! We will provide yummy drinks, snacks, modeling clay and Legos! We look forward to seeing you there and to develop connections with you all.

Please RSVP in Auggie Life

Win an Amazon Gift Card – Participate in Research: Tinder Use and Mental Health Outcomes

submitted by bloyere@augsburg.edu

My name is Evan Bloyer, and I am a graduate student in the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program here at Augsburg University. My clinical research project is understanding how Tinder use impacts mental health outcomes, particularly self-esteem and body esteem. I have received Augsburg University’s IRB approval and am able to collect data from eligible participants. To participate, please click on the link below. Email me at bloyere@augsburg.edu for any questions or concerns. If you participate, you will be eligible for a raffle for one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.

Mental Health Survey

Due Friday, February 20: Submit Your Student Leadership Position Application

submitted by hooverl@augsburg.edu

DUE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20!

We want you to be a Student Leader next year! Residence Life, Campus Life, and Student Success are actively recruiting for the following Student Leadership Positions:
-Emerging Leaders Program Coordinators (requires work-study eligibility
-Orientation Leaders
-AugSem Leaders (requires work-study eligibility)
-Community Advisors

To apply for Student Leadership Positions, you are required to:
-Complete the 2026 Student Leadership Positions: Joint Application in SmartRecruiters by Friday, February 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
-Complete the Student Leadership Position Interest Form and Process Participation Expectation Acknowledgement by Friday, February 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
-Participate in Student Leadership Position Interview Day on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

If you need any accommodations as you engage in this process, including considerations for scheduling or participating in events, please share your needs via email to Leah Durnin Hoover, Director of Residence Life (hooverl@augsburg.edu).

We look forward to connecting!
Augsburg Student Leadership Position Selection Process Team

Student Leadership Position Selection Interest Form

Job and Internship Fair TODAY – Free Shuttle Provided

submitted by nguyenma@augsburg.edu

Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Location: Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 Second Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Opportunity to network with 200+ organizations who are interested in starting and maintaining employment relationships with Minnesota graduates! Hiring in the following areas:

-Consulting, Banking, Finance, Accounting, Actuarial Science, Stats/Data Science, Technology, Business Analysis, Management and Leadership Training/Development, Project Management, Government, Agriculture, Hospitality, Healthcare, Health Science, Marketing, Sales, Human Services, and more.

To explore which employers will be at the fair, visit https://www.mnpcfair.org/organizations-at-the-fair

Transportation: We will have a shuttle run continuously between Hagfors and the Minneapolis Convention Center.

First shuttle: Hagfors at 8:30am
Last shuttle: Minneapolis Convention Center at 2:30pm

Student Lounge Area: This area will be available for students to take a break as needed. Coat/bag check is FREE in this student lounge area.

Attire: Business professional attire is recommended to make the best impression, but business casual is also acceptable.

Lunch and Dialogue: Ethics in the Classroom – Monday, February 23 and Friday, February 27

submitted by devries@augsburg.edu

Join the Batalden Fellows in Applied Ethics for lunch and discussion of the recent survey results on Ethics in the Classroom at Augsburg. We’ll briefly present the highlights and then invite dialogue over ideas for next steps.

Monday, February 23 12:30 pm Marshall Room (lunch included — sign in an go through cafeteria line)

Friday, February 27 12:10 ZOOM (email Jacqui deVries, Tara Mader, or Soebin Jang for the Zoom link or look on the campus calendar on Inside Augsburg)

Jacqui deVries <devries@augsburg.edu>
Soebin Jang <yang@augsburg.edu>
Tara Mader <mader@augsburg.edu>

Tristan Crowell Shares His Story of Thriving

submitted by myers@augsburg.edu

HOW WE THRIVE: STORIES OF WHAT IT MEANS TO THRIVE – TOGETHER.
Tristan Crowell
Wednesday February 25, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel

Tristan Crowell will speak about how difficult it can make sense of what’s going on during uncertain times and how we should respond to any of it. Leaning on our connections can be an important part in the process of understanding.

Tristan is a queer, Filipino immigrant whose life and work is motivated by a desire to explore alternative ways of existing, being a good neighbor, and cultivating hope for everything that is not here. He received his Bachelor of Science in Sociology from the University of Minnesota and his Master of Social Work from Augsburg University where he currently serves as a Student Specialist in the Department of Multicultural Life. Most importantly, he’s just a guy.

TODAY – Register for Augsburg Annual Inclusion Training – Spring Session

submitted by escobarr@augsburg.edu

The spring semester offering of Annual Inclusion Training will take place on Wednesday, February 18, from 3:30–5:30 p.m. in Hoversten Chapel.

This training provides an opportunity for faculty and staff to engage in shared learning around inclusion, equity, and community at Augsburg. All employees who did not attend the fall session of the Annual Inclusion Training are strongly encouraged to attend.

To register, click the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1w_0wjlUApLr6VsjDT7KrzY8WCIq0zB1sqz7ymvhXlgk/preview

We look forward to your participation as we continue building a campus community grounded in dignity, belonging, and shared responsibility.

Visit the Writing Center for Help with Your Papers and Projects

submitted by mollberg@augsburg.edu

Visit the Writing Center for Help with Your Papers and Projects

The Augsburg University Writing Center is open and be ready to support your writing this semester! Our current hours are Sunday 5-8pm and Monday–Thursday, 2–8 p.m. Online tutoring is also available by appointment Sunday-Thursday 6-8pm. Please visit the writing center website for more information.

We are located across from Advising on the second floor of the library.
https://sites.augsburg.edu/writingcenter/

At the Writing Center, trained peer tutors work with writers at all levels and in all disciplines. Whether you are just beginning an assignment and need help generating ideas, in the middle of a draft and looking for feedback on structure or clarity, or polishing a final version before submitting, our tutors are here to help. They can also support you in developing stronger arguments, refining your style, citing sources, and building effective revision strategies.
You can bring in any kind of writing project—course essays, research papers, lab reports, resumes, personal statements, creative pieces, or even application materials. No matter the stage of the process or the type of writing, tutors provide constructive, supportive feedback that is focused on helping you grow as a writer.

Stop by during open hours to meet with a tutor and make the most of your writing this semester!

2026 Commencement Tickets Available Now

submitted by commencement@augsburg.edu

Tickets for the 2026 commencement ceremony are available now for students and guests. The total number of tickets allowed per graduate will be 1 graduate ticket for yourself plus 15 guest tickets for family and friends (16 total).

Thursday, May 7, 2026
US Bank Stadium
401 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis

Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
Procession begins at 6 p.m.

If you plan to participate in the ceremony, select “get tickets” on the commencement website to reserve your tickets. If you expect to need more than 15 guest tickets, we strongly encourage you to work with other graduates to use any extra tickets they may have. Depending on demand, a limited number of additional tickets may be made available closer to the date of the ceremony. The ticketing website will be available until May 4, 2026.

Commencement Website

Come See Five More Minutes

submitted by gebbengn@augsburg.edu

Dear Students!

Come see Five More Minutes, a play about how a couple navigates their journey with dementia. This production is offered for the Augsburg community for Pay As Able! This production was developed by Sod House Theater, a professional company based in the Twin Cities.

TICKETING:
This production is Pay As Able which means you can pay what you feel you can afford. If you can’t afford to see play right now, you can still join us no matter what your circumstances.

In order to see the show, you need to reserve your seat.

DAYS/TIMES/LOCATION:
Sunday March 1, 2026 at 1:00pm
Monday March 2, 2026 at 7:00pm

Both performances are in the Tjornhom Nelson Theater in Foss at Augsburg.

The play is 1-hour long.

DESCRIPTION:
Five More Minutes is a playful and uplifting story of how an elderly couple, Don and Myrna, finds happiness even during the most challenging times.

Don and Myrna love to create imaginative adventures in the backyard of their 1-bedroom rental apartment. They pretend together that they travel the world and eat in the finest restaurants, stay at 5-star resorts after their long days working at the box store and Movie theater.

Their relationship is built on the power of imagination until one of them has a hard time distinguishing between the real world and their imagined world.

LINK TO RESERVE SEATS

Apply to Be an Interfaith Scholar

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

The Interfaith Scholars program is a yearlong course and service learning opportunity taught by the Interfaith Institute’s Executive Director and Professor of Religion, Najeeba Syeed.

Interfaith Scholars explore the religious diversity of the Augsburg student body, the wider Twin Cities community, and the United States by learning from guest speakers from religious communities, business professionals, and other leaders across various sectors. Participants will gain leadership skills by learning and practicing how to converse respectfully with others about what they believe, why it matters, and how it propels us to service in the world.

Students with any religious or spiritual worldview as well as students without a connection to a religious tradition are encouraged to apply.

Applications for the 2026-27 student cohort are now open.
Applications are due on Wednesday, March 11.

Learn More or Apply

$10 Visa Gift Card: Muslims Click Here to Participate in Research and Receive a $10 Gift Card

submitted by khanss@augsburg.edu

As-salamualaikum! My name is Sana Khan and I am currently a clinical psychology doctoral study student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about how the mental health and religiosity of Muslim college students is impacted by Islamophobia and I would love to have you be a part of my study! The study will consist of an initial screener to make sure eligibility criteria is met and then scheduling an interview in which I ask you questions about your demographics and experience as a Muslim college student as related to Islam, religiosity, and Islamophobia. The interview should take approximately 25 minutes to 35 minutes to complete. To thank you for your participation, upon completion of your interview, there will be an option at the end for you to enter your information to receive a $10 Visa gift card. If you are interested in participating, please contact me at my email listed below. I appreciate you taking time to consider being a part of my project. Please contact Sana Khan at khanss@augsburg.edu to determine eligibility.

Daily Chapel: Ash Wednesday Services

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Happy Lunar New Year and a blessed Ramadan and Ash Wednesday from Campus Ministry. Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 12:00 pm for an Ash Wednesday service with the imposition of ashes and a message from Megan Moroff, our pastoral intern. There will also be an evening service in the chapel at 7:30 pm with Trinity Lutheran Church.

New Student Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

02/10/2026: Student: Recording Studio Manager
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000108638812-student-recording-studio-manager
02/10/2026: Student: Accounts Payable Assistant 2026
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000108638265-student-accounts-payable-assistant-2026

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Supporting Our Neighbors–Coffee at Pow Wow Grounds, TODAY at 9 am

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Businesses in our neighborhoods have been experiencing serious declines in sales–show up with your hearts and cash on Wednesday, February 18th at 9:00am. You can meet us at Pow Wow Grounds or at the Sabo Center in Oren Gateway Center (right across from Nabo Cafe) and we’ll make our way there ogether–we’ll hop on the #2 bus (we’ve got some free bus passes–it’s just a 10 minute ride) or carpool.

Check out Pow Wow Grounds here: https://www.powwowgrounds.com/
Learn more about their mutual aid work here: https://www.instagram.com/powwowgroundscoffee

Stay tuned for more opportunities from the Sabo Center. We’re planning a date at a local spot once a week. If you would like to otherwise support neighborhood business, please check out our Augsburg Local website: https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/programs/augsburg-local/. Lots of places have wonderful family platters that you can order for take-out, including Oasis, which is very close to campus. Email gilmerje@gmail.com with any questions or for recommendations!

If you would like to volunteer your time or share any skills/resources that you might have, please fill out this Google Form: https://forms.gle/o3NhLaz3Y7sSDXzd8

Auggie’s Path Tunnel and Skyway System Tour TOMORROW + Quiz to Win a Gift Card

submitted by selinski@augsburg.edu

Think you know your way around campus? Staff Senate wants to test your knowledge of Augsburg’s tunnels and skyways with our Auggie’s Path Tunnel & Skyway System Quiz! From familiar hallways to the fastest fully indoor paths between buildings, this quick multiple-choice quiz will test your knowledge and help you discover smarter, warmer, and easier ways to navigate campus! Whether you’re a student, staff member, or faculty, take the quiz, learn the routes, and start moving through campus the Auggie way!

Bonus: Individuals who score 8/10 or higher will be entered into a drawing for one of ten $10 gift cards to local neighborhood businesses! Drawing date: Monday, March 2. Winners will be contacted via their Augsburg email to coordinate receipt of their gift card.

Join Augsburg’s Staff Senate for a guided tour of Auggie’s Path on Thursday, February 19 at 12:30 PM meeting in the lobby of Urness/Mort—a great way to get to know the route and possibly pick up a few helpful hints that could come in handy for this quiz!

Take the Auggie’s Path Tunnel & Skyway System Quiz!

Job – Disabled Student Looking for Student PCA

submitted by dipaolaz@augsburg.edu

Hi, my name is Zander. I am a Senior, and I am disabled and in a wheelchair. I am looking for a backup PCA. I have a PCA come every day to help me with certain tasks in my dorm room. You would come when my main PCA needs a day off or can’t make it that day for different reasons. Some of the tasks would entail refilling water bottles, refilling humidifiers, and making a bed. Expect this to take 15 or 30 minutes out of your day. I will work with your schedule. You will schedule a time to come whenever it fits your schedule on a day my PCA can’t come. If you are interested in helping me out and scheduling an interview, contact me at (612)430-3233 or dipaolaz@augsburg.edu.

Disabled Student Looking for PCA

submitted by dipaolaz@augsburg.edu

Hi, my name is Zander. I am a Senior, and I am disabled and in a wheelchair. I am looking for a backup PCA. I have a PCA come every day to help me with certain tasks in my dorm room. You would come when my main PCA needs a day off or can’t make it that day for different reasons. Some of the tasks would entail refilling water bottles, refilling humidifiers, and making a bed. Expect this to take 15 or 30 minutes out of your day. I will work with your schedule. You will schedule a time to come whenever it fits your schedule on a day my PCA can’t come. If you are interested in helping me out and scheduling an interview, contact me at (612)430-3233 or dipaolaz@augsburg.edu.

Due Friday, February 20: Submit Your Student Leadership Position Application

submitted by hooverl@augsburg.edu

DUE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20!

We want you to be a Student Leader next year! Residence Life, Campus Life, and Student Success are actively recruiting for the following Student Leadership Positions:
-Emerging Leaders Program Coordinators (requires work-study eligibility
-Orientation Leaders
-AugSem Leaders (requires work-study eligibility)
-Community Advisors

To apply for Student Leadership Positions, you are required to:
-Complete the 2026 Student Leadership Positions: Joint Application in SmartRecruiters by Friday, February 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
-Complete the Student Leadership Position Interest Form and Process Participation Expectation Acknowledgement by Friday, February 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
-Participate in Student Leadership Position Interview Day on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

If you need any accommodations as you engage in this process, including considerations for scheduling or participating in events, please share your needs via email to Leah Durnin Hoover, Director of Residence Life (hooverl@augsburg.edu).

We look forward to connecting!
Augsburg Student Leadership Position Selection Process Team

Student Leadership Position Selection Interest Form

February IT Updates: Passphrases and Workday

submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu

We will be moving from passwords to passphrases for everyone this year. You can read this blog post to learn a little more about passphrases. More information will be coming over the next few months.

The Workday project is getting ready to launch and the same blog post has updates on the current status of the project. How everyone experiences Augsburg digitally will begin to change in 2027 with the move to Workday.

February IT Blog post

Win an Amazon Gift Card – Participate in Research: Tinder Use and Mental Health Outcomes

submitted by bloyere@augsburg.edu

My name is Evan Bloyer, and I am a graduate student in the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program here at Augsburg University. My clinical research project is understanding how Tinder use impacts mental health outcomes, particularly self-esteem and body esteem. I have received Augsburg University’s IRB approval and am able to collect data from eligible participants. To participate, please click on the link below. Email me at bloyere@augsburg.edu for any questions or concerns. If you participate, you will be eligible for a raffle for one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.

Mental Health Survey

Job and Internship Fair on Wednesday, February, 18

submitted by nguyenma@augsburg.edu

Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Location: Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 Second Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Opportunity to network with 200+ organizations who are interested in starting and maintaining employment relationships with Minnesota graduates! Hiring in the following areas:

-Consulting, Banking, Finance, Accounting, Actuarial Science, Stats/Data Science, Technology, Business Analysis, Management and Leadership Training/Development, Project Management, Government, Agriculture, Hospitality, Healthcare, Health Science, Marketing, Sales, Human Services, and more.

To explore which employers will be at the fair, visit https://www.mnpcfair.org/organizations-at-the-fair

Transportation: We will have a shuttle run continuously between Hagfors and the Minneapolis Convention Center.

First shuttle: Hagfors at 8:30am
Last shuttle: Minneapolis Convention Center at 2:30pm

Student Lounge Area: This area will be available for students to take a break as needed. Coat/bag check is FREE in this student lounge area.

Attire: Business professional attire is recommended to make the best impression, but business casual is also acceptable.

Register Here

Lunch and Dialogue: Ethics in the Class – Monday, February 23 and Friday, February 27

submitted by devries@augsburg.edu

Join the Batalden Fellows in Applied Ethics for lunch and discussion of the recent survey results on Ethics in the Classroom at Augsburg. We’ll briefly present the highlights and then invite dialogue over ideas for next steps.

Monday, February 23 12:30 pm Marshall Room (lunch included — sign in an go through cafeteria line)

Friday, February 27 12:10 ZOOM (email Jacqui deVries, Tara Mader, or Soebin Jang for the Zoom link or look on the campus calendar on Inside Augsburg)

Jacqui deVries
Soebin Jang
Tara Mader <mader@augsburg.edu>

Present Your Research at Zyzzogeton – Register by February 23

submitted by lynchss7@augsburg.edu

Augsburg’s annual Zyzzogeton Research Symposium showcases the work of over 50 undergraduate researchers in all academic disciplines and will take place on Tuesday, April 21. Students who have conducted research over the course of the last year and would like to present a poster should register using the link below by February 23.
You must have approval from your faculty mentor before registering for Zyzzogeton. If you do not have a formal abstract at this point, please provide a brief description of your research instead. You will have the opportunity to submit a final abstract/make final edits prior to the event. Abstracts will be published on the URGO website.
IMPORTANT: If you’re planning to co-present with another student(s), only one of you needs to register. Be sure to list their names and emails and indicate that they will be co-presenters where specified on the form. All presenters will be included in event correspondence.
Important Dates:
Registration opens – February 9
Registration closes – February 23
Poster making workshop – March 2
Deadline to submit final poster – April 2
Deadline to submit final abstract edits – April 10
If you have any questions, please contact urgo@augsburg.edu.

Register for Zyzzogeton

Register for Augsburg Annual Inclusion Training – Spring Session

submitted by escobarr@augsburg.edu

The spring semester offering of Annual Inclusion Training will take place on Wednesday, February 18, from 3:30–5:30 p.m. in Hoversten Chapel.

This training provides an opportunity for faculty and staff to engage in shared learning around inclusion, equity, and community at Augsburg. All employees who did not attend the fall session of the Annual Inclusion Training are strongly encouraged to attend.

To register, click the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1w_0wjlUApLr6VsjDT7KrzY8WCIq0zB1sqz7ymvhXlgk/preview

We look forward to your participation as we continue building a campus community grounded in dignity, belonging, and shared responsibility.

Supporting Our Neighbors–Coffee at Pow Wow Grounds, TOMORROW at 9 am

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Businesses in our neighborhoods have been experiencing serious declines in sales–show up with your hearts and cash on Wednesday, February 18th at 9:00am. You can meet us at Pow Wow Grounds or at the Sabo Center in Oren Gateway Center (right across from Nabo Cafe) and we’ll make our way there ogether–we’ll hop on the #2 bus (we’ve got some free bus passes–it’s just a 10 minute ride) or carpool.

Check out Pow Wow Grounds here: https://www.powwowgrounds.com/
Learn more about their mutual aid work here: https://www.instagram.com/powwowgroundscoffee

Stay tuned for more opportunities from the Sabo Center. We’re planning a date at a local spot once a week. If you would like to otherwise support neighborhood business, please check out our Augsburg Local website: https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/programs/augsburg-local/. Lots of places have wonderful family platters that you can order for take-out, including Oasis, which is very close to campus. Email gilmerje@gmail.com with any questions or for recommendations!

If you would like to volunteer your time or share any skills/resources that you might have, please fill out this Google Form: https://forms.gle/o3NhLaz3Y7sSDXzd8

Position: Associate Professor, Education

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

DUTIES: Responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses in special education.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in Special Education or a related field and 3 years of K-12 special education experience. Approximately 5% domestic and international travel annually is expected for faculty members to attend research conferences and convenings.
Salary: $64,477 to $69,477/year. Full-time, position located in Minneapolis, MN. View full job
description/requirements, apply, and/or see summary of benefits online at
https://www.augsburg.edu/employment/.

This notice is being posted in connection with the filing of an application for a permanent alien labor certification. Any person may provide documentary evidence bearing on the application to the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room N-5311, Washington, DC 20210.

Advocate for the Minnesota State Grant on March 10

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

All Minnesota State Grant recipients, as well as interested faculty and staff, are invited to join us for Day at the Capitol 2026 to advocate for increased support for low- and middle-income college students. Our legislators need to hear from you about the Minnesota State Grant program!

What: 2026 Day at the Capitol
Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Time: 8:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (plus travel time to St. Paul)

During Day at the Capitol, students will attend a Minnesota State Grant advocacy and lobbying training with student advocates from Augsburg and other Minnesota private colleges. Then you’ll meet with legislators and have (free) lunch at the Capitol. The Minnesota Private College Council will host a Q&A session with public policy experts and policymakers and will provide everything you need to be a successful advocate.

Sign up by February 24.

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

Learn more and register for Day at the Capitol (March 10).

Shout Out Your Friend Group

submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu

College is all about the friends you make along the way. We want to see your friend group! Share a photo, your preferred name, Auggie grad year, and one short sentence about what you love most about your friends for a chance to be featured in Augsburg Now. Email your submission to Communication and Social Media Specialist Katie Johnson-Clark at johnsok@augsburg.edu.

Past article example

2nd Annual Auggie Baby Shark Contest – Call for Submissions

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

The 2nd Annual Auggie Baby Shark entrepreneur contest is now open for submissions! Hosted annually by the School of Business, this competition invites students to explore their entrepreneurial potential, identify new opportunities, and apply their skills and knowledge to launch a business or social enterprise. Selected teams will compete for a share of $10,000 in prize money.

COMPETITION DETAILS:
– Individuals and teams consisting of one (1) to four (4) students
– Open to Augsburg undergraduate and graduate students with a valid student ID
– Eligible participants must be registered for the current semester
– Not limited to business majors; all academic schools/disciplines will be considered
– Business Ventures for students focused on more traditional commercial opportunities. These can be business-to-consumer, business-to-business, technology-based ventures, and are typically for-profit models.
– Social Ventures for students whose ventures are primarily focused on solving significant social problems – such as poverty alleviation, social injustice, and environmental sustainability – using entrepreneurial methods to craft innovative solutions that are effective and scalable. These can be non-profit, for-profit, or a mixture of both (hybrid models).

Deadline to submit your concept for consideration: Friday, April 10, 11:59pm.

For more information and to access submission materials, please visit the link below.

Baby Shark Submission Information