Category: Event Announcements

submitted by klobassa@augsburg.edu

Greetings Augsburg Community,

There are changes coming this fall that impact AugSem, Auggie Days, and the Convocation Schedule.

Changes to First Year First Day
In the past, AugSem meetings were a component of First Year First Day. This year, AugSem faculty will not meet with their AugSem class on First Year First Day. Instead, all faculty and staff are encouraged to dress in their Auggie gear or academic regalia to form the traditional clapping tunnel to welcome new students as they process to the opening convocation (Edor Nelson Field – Procession; arrive at 10:15 to line up | Si Melby Gym – Convocation). Following the convocation, first year students will enjoy lunch and will engage with the remainder of the Auggie Days program.

First-year Convocation: Oct. 8, noon – 1 pm, Hoversten Chapel
In addition to opening convocation, this year we will offer a first-year convocation on Wednesday, Oct. 8. First-year convocation is required for all students enrolled in AUG101. This year’s speaker is Xavier Tavera Castro, Assistant Professor of Art at Carleton College. Xavier will discuss his scholarship and what motivates his work, as well as his professional journey and lessons that he has learned.

Augsburg Exploration Day
Also on Wednesday Oct. 8, there will be no afternoon classes to allow time for academic activities and community building. First-year students will participate in one-on-one mentor meetings scheduled throughout the afternoon with their AugSem instructors, a required component of AUG101. Second-year students are invited to celebrate declaring their majors. Each School will host an open house to welcome new majors, and second-year students are strongly encouraged to attend the events. These open houses will also offer a good opportunity for first-year students to build rapport with faculty and students within each School. In addition, various campus offices and student organizations will offer opportunities for connection throughout the afternoon.

submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu

Please join us in the Quad on Tues. Aug. 26, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., for a staff and faculty ice cream social. Come, make a sundae with your favorite toppings and join your colleagues from across campus as we kick off the start of the 2025-26 academic year.

submitted by klobassa@augsburg.edu

Greetings Augsburg Community,

There are changes coming this fall that impact AugSem, Auggie Days, and the Convocation Schedule.

Changes to First Year First Day
In the past, AugSem meetings were a component of First Year First Day. This year, AugSem faculty will not meet with their AugSem class on First Year First Day. Instead, all faculty and staff are encouraged to dress in their Auggie gear or academic regalia to form the traditional clapping tunnel to welcome new students as they process to the opening convocation (Edor Nelson Field – Procession; arrive at 10:15 to line up | Si Melby Gym – Convocation). Following the convocation, first year students will enjoy lunch and will engage with the remainder of the Auggie Days program.

First-year Convocation: Oct. 8, noon – 1 pm, Hoversten Chapel
In addition to opening convocation, this year we will offer a first-year convocation on Wednesday, Oct. 8. First-year convocation is required for all students enrolled in AUG101. This year’s speaker is Xavier Tavera Castro, Assistant Professor of Art at Carleton College. Xavier will discuss his scholarship and what motivates his work, as well as his professional journey and lessons that he has learned.

Augsburg Exploration Day
Also on Wednesday Oct. 8, there will be no afternoon classes to allow time for academic activities and community building. First-year students will participate in one-on-one mentor meetings scheduled throughout the afternoon with their AugSem instructors, a required component of AUG101. Second-year students are invited to celebrate declaring their majors. Each School will host an open house to welcome new majors, and second-year students are strongly encouraged to attend the events. These open houses will also offer a good opportunity for first-year students to build rapport with faculty and students within each School. In addition, various campus offices and student organizations will offer opportunities for connection throughout the afternoon.

submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu

Please join us in the Quad on Tues. Aug. 26, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., for a staff and faculty ice cream social. Come, make a sundae with your favorite toppings and join your colleagues from across campus as we kick off the start of the 2025-26 academic year.

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Join us for a series of FREE Wednesday night concerts outdoors on the Cedar Plaza!
Start: 6:00 PM / End: 8:00 PM / All Ages
Mixed Seated and Standing + Bring Your Own Chair

The Cedar will be selling drinks and food from local and neighborhood restaurants will be available for purchase.

August 20
UKRAINIAN VILLAGE BAND
Ukrainian Zabava Folk Ensemble

For more information, click the link below or reach out to Jenean Gilmer in the Sabo Center!

https://www.thecedar.org/summer-at-the-cedar

submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu

Please join us in the Quad on Tues. Aug. 26, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., for a staff and faculty ice cream social. Come, make a sundae with your favorite toppings and join your colleagues from across campus as we kick off the start of the 2025-26 academic year.

submitted by myers@augsburg.edu

This year’s Christensen Symposium will feature three local chefs:

Lachelle Cunningham of Chelle’s Kitchen and Healthy Roots Institute
Sean Sherman of Owamni and NATIFS
Yia Vang of Union Hmong Kitchen and Vinai

These three will share their stories as chefs and community leaders who put their craft, values, cultures, dreams, and responsibilities into practice everyday through their vocation, profession, and daily lives.

Wednesday September 17, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel

More information to come.

submitted by klobassa@augsburg.edu

Greetings Augsburg Community,

There are changes coming this fall that impact AugSem, Auggie Days, and the Convocation Schedule.

Changes to First Year First Day
In the past, AugSem meetings were a component of First Year First Day. This year, AugSem faculty will not meet with their AugSem class on First Year First Day. Instead, all faculty and staff are encouraged to dress in their Auggie gear or academic regalia to form the traditional clapping tunnel to welcome new students as they process to the opening convocation (Edor Nelson Field – Procession; arrive at 10:15 to line up | Si Melby Gym – Convocation). Following the convocation, first year students will enjoy lunch and will engage with the remainder of the Auggie Days program.

First-year Convocation: Oct. 8, noon – 1 pm, Hoversten Chapel
In addition to opening convocation, this year we will offer a first-year convocation on Wednesday, Oct. 8. First-year convocation is required for all students enrolled in AUG101. This year’s speaker is Xavier Tavera Castro, Assistant Professor of Art at Carleton College. Xavier will discuss his scholarship and what motivates his work, as well as his professional journey and lessons that he has learned.

Augsburg Exploration Day
Also on Wednesday Oct. 8, there will be no afternoon classes to allow time for academic activities and community building. First-year students will participate in one-on-one mentor meetings scheduled throughout the afternoon with their AugSem instructors, a required component of AUG101. Second-year students are invited to celebrate declaring their majors. Each School will host an open house to welcome new majors, and second-year students are strongly encouraged to attend the events. These open houses will also offer a good opportunity for first-year students to build rapport with faculty and students within each School. In addition, various campus offices and student organizations will offer opportunities for connection throughout the afternoon.

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Don’t miss one of the best summer parties the city has to offer! There’s a dunk tank, Weine Dog race, three stages with amazing music and other performances, free CAMEL RIDES, a hot wing eating contest, henna and more! Be there or be square! If you’re interested in volunteering or would like to know more, please email Jenean Gilmer at gilmerje@augsburg.edu.

For more information visit: https://www.thewestbank.org/cedarfest

submitted by devega@augsburg.edu

Greetings Augsburg Community!

A new semester is just around the corner, and we are expecting NEW international students to join us this Fall Semester—representing countries like Jordan, Syria, South Sudan, South Korea, Nigeria, South Korea, Norway and the UK, to name a few!

As we collaboratively welcome this group, we plan for different experiences including a dinner hosted by you—our faculty, staff, and students—in your homes. These events create a space for our new students to connect directly with members of our community, AND the dinner provides a time for you to learn about the incoming international students and their goals at Augsburg.

Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Time: Pick up at 5 p.m. with a return to campus around 7 p.m.

We ask that our hosts pick up students from campus and return them after dinner.

Sign up to host a new international student for dinner

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Don’t miss one of the best summer parties the city has to offer! There’s a dunk tank, Weine Dog race, three stages with amazing music and other performances, free CAMEL RIDES, a hot wing eating contest, henna and more! Be there or be square! If you’re interested in volunteering or would like to know more, please email Jenean Gilmer at gilmerje@augsburg.edu.

For more information visit: https://www.thewestbank.org/cedarfest

submitted by ahmadiaa@augsburg.edu

Wednesday, August 27 and Thursday, August 28, 9 am to 4 pm.

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Don’t miss one of the best summer parties the city has to offer! There’s a dunk tank, Weine Dog race, three stages with amazing music and other performances, free CAMEL RIDES, a hot wing eating contest, henna and more! Be there or be square! If you’re interested in volunteering or would like to know more, please email Jenean Gilmer at gilmerje@augsburg.edu.

For more information visit: https://www.thewestbank.org/cedarfest

submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu

Please join us in the Quad on Tues. Aug. 26, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., for a staff and faculty ice cream social. Come, make a sundae with your favorite toppings and join your colleagues from across campus as we kick off the start of the 2025-26 academic year.

submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu

Please join us in the Quad on Tues. Aug. 26, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., for a staff and faculty ice cream social. Come, make a sundae with your favorite toppings and join your colleagues from across campus as we kick off the start of the 2025-26 academic year.

submitted by myers@augsburg.edu

This year’s Christensen Symposium will feature three local chefs:

Lachelle Cunningham of Chelle’s Kitchen and Healthy Roots Institute
Sean Sherman of Owamni and NATIFS
Yia Vang of Union Hmong Kitchen and Vinai

These three will share their stories as chefs and community leaders who put their craft, values, cultures, dreams, and responsibilities into practice everyday through their vocation, profession, and daily lives.

Wednesday September 17, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel

More information to come.

submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu

Please join us in the Quad on Tues. Aug. 26, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., for a staff and faculty ice cream social. Come, make a sundae with your favorite toppings and join your colleagues from across campus as we kick off the start of the 2025-26 academic year.

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

If you’re in town you won’t want to miss one of the best parties the city has to offer! There’s a dunk tank, Weine Dog race, three stages with amazing music and other performances, free CAMEL RIDES, a hot wing eating contest, henna and more! Be there or be square! If you’re interested in volunteering or would like to know more, please email Jenean Gilmer at gilmerje@augsburg.edu.

For more information visit: https://www.thewestbank.org/cedarfest

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Join us for a series of FREE Wednesday night concerts outdoors on the Cedar Plaza!
Start: 6:00 PM / End: 8:00 PM / All Ages
Mixed Seated and Standing + Bring Your Own Chair

The Cedar will be selling drinks and food from local and neighborhood restaurants will be available for purchase.

August 6
COMBO DAGUERRE
Psychedelic Franco-Latin Chanson

August 13
THE BURROUGHS
High-Energy Colorado Soul Collective

August 20
UKRAINIAN VILLAGE BAND
Ukrainian Zabava Folk Ensemble

For more information, click the link below or reach out to Jenean Gilmer in the Sabo Center!

https://www.thecedar.org/summer-at-the-cedar

submitted by myers@augsburg.edu

This year’s Christensen Symposium will feature three local chefs:

Lachelle Cunningham of Chelle’s Kitchen and Healthy Roots Institute
Sean Sherman of Owamni and NATIFS
Yia Vang of Union Hmong Kitchen and Vinai

These three will share their stories as chefs and community leaders who put their craft, values, cultures, dreams, and responsibilities into practice everyday through their vocation, profession, and daily lives.

Wednesday September 17, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel

More information to come.

submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu

Please join us in the Quad on Tues. Aug. 26, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., for a staff and faculty ice cream social. Come, make a sundae with your favorite toppings and join your colleagues from across campus as we kick off the start of the 2025-26 academic year.

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

If you’re in town you won’t want to miss one of the best parties the city has to offer! There’s a dunk tank, Weine Dog race, three stages with amazing music and other performances, free CAMEL RIDES, a hot wing eating contest, henna and more! Be there or be square! If you’re interested in volunteering, please email Jenean Gilmer at gilmerje@augsburg.edu.

For more information visit: https://www.thewestbank.org/cedarfest

submitted by klawiter@augsburg.edu

Join us in the community garden for National Night Out from 5-7pm — there will be food, activities and prizes.

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Join us for a series of FREE Wednesday night concerts outdoors on the Cedar Plaza!
Start: 6:00 PM / End: 8:00 PM / All Ages
Mixed Seated and Standing + Bring Your Own Chair

The Cedar will be selling drinks and food from local and neighborhood restaurants will be available for purchase.

August 6
COMBO DAGUERRE
Psychedelic Franco-Latin Chanson

August 13
THE BURROUGHS
High-Energy Colorado Soul Collective

August 20
UKRAINIAN VILLAGE BAND
Ukrainian Zabava Folk Ensemble

For more information, click the link below or reach out to Jenean Gilmer in the Sabo Center!

https://www.thecedar.org/summer-at-the-cedar

submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu

Please join us in the Quad on Tues. Aug. 26, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., for a staff and faculty ice cream social. Come, make a sundae with your favorite toppings and join your colleagues from across campus as we kick off the start of the 2025-26 academic year.

submitted by klawiter@augsburg.edu

August 5th from 5-7pm
Free food & drinks
Everyone is invited; family, friends etc.
Various games and prizes for all ages!

submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu

Please join us in the Quad on Tues. Aug. 26, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., for a staff and faculty ice cream social. Come, make a sundae with your favorite toppings and join your colleagues from across campus as we kick off the start of the 2025-26 academic year.

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Join us for a series of FREE Wednesday night concerts outdoors on the Cedar Plaza!

Free Wednesdays in July: 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th.
Free Wednesdays in August: 6th, 13th, and 20th.
Start: 6:00 PM / End: 8:00 PM / All Ages
Mixed Seated and Standing + Bring Your Own Chair

Concessions will be available for purchase from The Cedar, and food from local and neighbourhood restaurants will be available for purchase.

July 30
THE BUDDHA PRINCE
Immersive Outdoor Theatrical Experience

August 6
COMBO DAGUERRE
Psychedelic Franco-Latin Chanson

August 13
THE BURROUGHS
High-Energy Colorado Soul Collective

August 20
UKRAINIAN VILLAGE BAND
Ukrainian Zabava Folk Ensemble

For more information, click the link below or reach out to Jenean Gilmer in the Sabo Center!

https://www.thecedar.org/summer-at-the-cedar

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

Come support undergraduate research at the URGO Summer Research Presentations on Wednesday, July 30 and Thursday, July 31, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Hagfors 150. Over the past 11 weeks, students have conducted on-campus research under the guidance of faculty mentors, exploring a wide range of disciplines and research methods.

For a detailed schedule of presentations, please visit the link below.

Additionally, on Wednesday, July 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., STEM Advantage scholars will present their research posters in the Hagfors lobby. This session will take place during a scheduled break in URGO presentations, so attendees can fully participate in both events without overlap. Don’t miss this chance to meet the scholars and learn about their exciting summer projects!

URGO Summer Research Presentation Schedule

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

Come support undergraduate research at the URGO Summer Research Presentations on Wednesday, July 30 and Thursday, July 31, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Hagfors 150. Over the past 11 weeks, students have conducted on-campus research under the guidance of faculty mentors, exploring a wide range of disciplines and research methods.

For a detailed schedule of presentations, please visit the link below.

Additionally, on Wednesday, July 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., STEM Advantage scholars will present their research posters in the Hagfors lobby. This session will take place during a scheduled break in URGO presentations, so attendees can fully participate in both events without overlap. Don’t miss this chance to meet the scholars and learn about their exciting summer projects!

URGO Summer Research Presentation Schedule

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

Come support undergraduate research at the URGO Summer Research Presentations on Wednesday, July 30 and Thursday, July 31, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Hagfors 150. Over the past 11 weeks, students have conducted on-campus research under the guidance of faculty mentors, exploring a wide range of disciplines and research methods.

A detailed presentation schedule will be posted to A-mail later this week.

Additionally, on Wednesday, July 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., STEM Advantage scholars will present their research posters in the Hagfors lobby. This session will take place during a scheduled break in URGO presentations, so attendees can fully participate in both events without overlap. Don’t miss this chance to meet the scholars and learn about their exciting summer projects!

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

Come support undergraduate research at the URGO Summer Research Presentations on Wednesday, July 30 and Thursday, July 31, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Hagfors 150. Over the past 11 weeks, students have conducted on-campus research under the guidance of faculty mentors, exploring a wide range of disciplines and research methods.

A detailed presentation schedule will be posted to A-mail later this week.

Additionally, on Wednesday, July 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., STEM Advantage scholars will present their research posters in the Hagfors lobby. This session will take place during a scheduled break in URGO presentations, so attendees can fully participate in both events without overlap. Don’t miss this chance to meet the scholars and learn about their exciting summer projects!

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

Please join us for the URGO Summer Research Presentations on Wednesday, July 30 and Thursday, July 31, 9:00am – 3:00pm in Hagfors 150. Students have been conducting research on campus for the past 11 weeks under the mentorship of a faculty member in their field. The program includes students from a wide range of disciplines and highlights diverse research methods and topics. This event is open to the public, and we encourage staff and faculty to come support these student researchers!

A detailed presentation schedule will be posted to A-mail later in the week.

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

One component of the TRIO McNair Scholars Program is a 10-week summer research project. Each year, students work with a faculty mentor on a specific topic, culminating in a final paper and presentation. At the end of July, students will present their research at the 2025 National McNair Conference at UCLA. If you would like the opportunity to see these presentations at Augsburg, please join us on Wednesday, July 23, from 9:00am to 12:30pm in HC 150. This event is open to all students, faculty and staff.

Note: Individual presentations are 10-12 minutes long. There will be time at the end of each group for questions and evaluations. Please arrive at the start of each group block to minimize disruptions during the presentations.

Group 1 (SSHA): 9:00 – 9:55am
Isaiah Roufs, Psychology
Bethsaida Garcia, Biopsychology & Chemistry
Jessica Agudo, Clinical-Counseling Psychology
Jaimie Sinche, Sociology

Group 2 (NSMSCS): 10:05 – 11:10am
Mahamed Yusuf, Biology
Anthony Vassallo, Biology
Luis Millan, Biology
Ethiopia Kebede, Physics

Group 3 (NSMSCS): 11:20am – 12:05pm
Laura Chavez, Economics
Hamze Moktar, Computer Science
Armand Bashige, Computer Science

For a detailed presentation schedule with research titles, please visit the link below.

2025 McNair Research Presentation Schedule

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

One component of the TRIO McNair Scholars Program is a 10-week summer research project. Each year, students work with a faculty mentor on a specific topic, culminating in a final paper and presentation. At the end of July, students will present their research at the 2025 National McNair Conference at UCLA. If you would like the opportunity to see these presentations at Augsburg, please join us on Wednesday, July 23, from 9:00am to 12:30pm in HC 150. This event is open to all students, faculty and staff.

Note: Individual presentations are 10-12 minutes long. There will be time at the end of each group for questions and evaluations. Please arrive at the start of each group block to minimize disruptions during the presentations.

Group 1 (SSHA): 9:00 – 9:55am
Isaiah Roufs, Psychology
Bethsaida Garcia, Biopsychology & Chemistry
Jessica Agudo, Clinical-Counseling Psychology
Jaimie Sinche, Sociology

Group 2 (NSMSCS): 10:05 – 11:10am
Mahamed Yusuf, Biology
Anthony Vassallo, Biology
Luis Millan, Biology
Ethiopia Kebede, Physics

Group 3 (NSMSCS): 11:20am – 12:05pm
Laura Chavez, Economics
Hamze Moktar, Computer Science
Armand Bashige, Computer Science

For a detailed presentation schedule with research titles, please visit the link below.

2025 McNair Research Presentation Schedule

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

One component of the TRIO McNair Scholars Program is a 10-week summer research project. Each year, students work with a faculty mentor on a specific topic, culminating in a final paper and presentation. At the end of July, students will present their research at the 2025 National McNair Conference at UCLA. If you would like the opportunity to see these presentations at Augsburg, please join us on Wednesday, July 23, from 9:00am to 12:30pm in HC 150. This event is open to all students, faculty and staff.

Note: Individual presentations are 10-12 minutes long. There will be time at the end of each group for questions and evaluations. Please arrive at the start of each group block to minimize disruptions during the presentations.

Group 1 (SSHA): 9:00 – 9:55am
Isaiah Roufs, Psychology
Bethsaida Garcia, Biopsychology & Chemistry
Jessica Agudo, Clinical-Counseling Psychology
Jaimie Sinche, Sociology

Group 2 (NSMSCS): 10:05 – 11:10am
Mahamed Yusuf, Biology
Anthony Vassallo, Biology
Luis Millan, Biology
Ethiopia Kebede, Physics

Group 3 (NSMSCS): 11:20am – 12:05pm
Laura Chavez, Economics
Hamze Moktar, Computer Science
Armand Bashige, Computer Science

For a detailed presentation schedule with research titles, please visit the link below.

2025 McNair Research Presentation Schedule

submitted by rodriguc@augsburg.edu

One component of the TRIO McNair Scholars Program is a 10-week summer research project. Each year, students work with a faculty mentor on a specific topic, culminating in a final paper and presentation. At the end of July, students will present their research at the 2025 National McNair Conference at UCLA. If you would like the opportunity to see these presentations at Augsburg, please join us on Wednesday, July 23, from 9:00am to 12:30pm in HC 150. This event is open to all students, faculty and staff.

Note: Individual presentations are 10-12 minutes long. There will be time at the end of each group for questions and evaluations. Please arrive at the start of each group block to minimize disruptions during the presentations.

For a detailed presentation schedule with research titles, please see below:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sPyXF0yNbqFRJ4boYMNmkqsDQcwTemPQPt_ecPVk3X0/edit?usp=sharing
—
Best,
TRIO McNair Team

Learn more about the TRIO McNair Scholars Program at Augsburg

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

One component of the TRIO McNair Scholars Program is a 10-week summer research project. Each year, students work with a faculty mentor on a specific topic, culminating in a final paper and presentation. At the end of July, students will present their research at the 2025 National McNair Conference at UCLA. If you would like the opportunity to see these presentations at Augsburg, please join us on Wednesday, July 23, from 9:00am to 12:30pm in HC 150. This event is open to all students, faculty and staff.

Note: Individual presentations are 10-12 minutes long. There will be time at the end of each group for questions and evaluations. Please arrive at the start of each group block to minimize disruptions during the presentations.

Group 1 (SSHA): 9:00 – 9:55am
Isaiah Roufs, Psychology
Bethsaida Garcia, Biopsychology & Chemistry
Jessica Agudo, Clinical-Counseling Psychology
Jaimie Sinche, Sociology

Group 2 (NSMSCS): 10:05 – 11:10am
Mahamed Yusuf, Biology
Anthony Vassallo, Biology
Luis Millan, Biology
Ethiopia Kebede, Physics

Group 3 (NSMSCS): 11:20am – 12:05pm
Laura Chavez, Economics
Hamze Moktar, Computer Science
Armand Bashige, Computer Science

For a detailed presentation schedule with research titles, please visit the link below.

2025 McNair Research Presentation Schedule

submitted by rodriguc@augsburg.edu

One component of the TRIO McNair Scholars Program is a 10-week summer research project. Each year, students work with a faculty mentor on a specific topic, culminating in a final paper and presentation. At the end of July, students will present their research at the 2025 National McNair Conference at UCLA. If you would like the opportunity to see these presentations at Augsburg, please join us on Wednesday, July 23, from 9:00am to 12:30pm in HC 150. This event is open to all students, faculty and staff.

Note: Individual presentations are 10-12 minutes long. There will be time at the end of each group for questions and evaluations. Please arrive at the start of each group block to minimize disruptions during the presentations.

For a detailed presentation schedule with research titles, please see below:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sPyXF0yNbqFRJ4boYMNmkqsDQcwTemPQPt_ecPVk3X0/edit?usp=sharing
—
Best,
TRIO McNair Team

Learn more about the TRIO McNair Scholars Program at Augsburg

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

Want to see and smell Lady Gag-Ugh, Augsburg’s corpse flower? Here are your options!

LIVE STREAM: You can view the corpse flower live anytime through this Zoom link:
augsburg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yK8tEy8NRuuaMyeC7xj52A

PUBLIC VIEWING: The greenhouse door will be open to the public until 9 p.m. today, June 16. Viewing is free.

The Augsburg greenhouse is on the fourth floor of the Hagfors Center. The fourth floor can be accessed by stairs or a service elevator on the north end of the building.

Learn more about Augsburg’s giant corpse flower.

submitted by klawiter@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg community garden is hosting a “make-it-yourself” tea workshop. Join us as we harvest, process and enjoy a cup of tea! Everyone is welcome but you MUST RSVP to reserve a spot — https://forms.gle/vrRntq7n8mCCwjDW7

When: July 16th from 5-7pm
Where: Augsburg Community Garden (outside of Hagfors)

RSVP here

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Start: 6:00 PM / End: 8:00 PM / All Ages
Mixed Seated and Standing + Bring Your Own Chair

Concessions will be available for purchase from The Cedar, and food from local and neighbourhood restaurants will be available for purchase.

Sinkane fuses elements of krautrock, electronica, reggae, free jazz and funk rock with Sudanese pop to create music inspired by his experiences. Despite–or rather, because of–his unclassifiable sound, the City Slang signee is championed by a multitude of musical legends. Prior to embarking on his solo career, he worked with Eleanor Friedberger, Caribou, of Montreal, Born Ruffians, and Yeasayer as a session musician. As Band Leader and Music Director of the Atomic Bomb! He’s collaborated with rotating group members including David Byrne, Money Mark, Damon Albarn, Dev Hynes, Alexis Taylor, Amadou and Mariam, Jamie Lidell, Pharoah Sanders, Joshua Redman, among others.

Gallab’s music is his personal story, but it’s also everyone’s story. This truly universal approach leaves no room for irony or cynicism. Fueled by Gallab’s very heartbeat, it erupts into an ambitious, dazzling sound only conceivable by Sinkane.

RSVP and find more information at: https://www.thecedar.org/events/summer-at-the-cedar-sinkane

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

When. Wednesday, July 9
Start: 6:00 PM / End: 8:00 PM / All Ages
Mixed Seated and Standing + Bring Your Own Chair

Concessions will be available for purchase from The Cedar, and food from local and neighbourhood restaurants will be available for purchase.

Sinkane fuses elements of krautrock, electronica, reggae, free jazz and funk rock with Sudanese pop to create music inspired by his experiences. Despite–or rather, because of–his unclassifiable sound, the City Slang signee is championed by a multitude of musical legends. Prior to embarking on his solo career, he worked with Eleanor Friedberger, Caribou, of Montreal, Born Ruffians, and Yeasayer as a session musician. As Band Leader and Music Director of the Atomic Bomb! He’s collaborated with rotating group members including David Byrne, Money Mark, Damon Albarn, Dev Hynes, Alexis Taylor, Amadou and Mariam, Jamie Lidell, Pharoah Sanders, Joshua Redman, among others.

Gallab’s music is his personal story, but it’s also everyone’s story. This truly universal approach leaves no room for irony or cynicism. Fueled by Gallab’s very heartbeat, it erupts into an ambitious, dazzling sound only conceivable by Sinkane.

RSVP and find more information at: https://www.thecedar.org/events/summer-at-the-cedar-sinkane

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When. Wednesday, July 9
Start: 6:00 p.m. / End: 8:00 p.m./ All Ages
Mixed Seated and Standing + Bring Your Own Chair

Concessions will be available for purchase from The Cedar, and food from local and neighbourhood restaurants will be available for purchase.

Sinkane fuses elements of krautrock, electronica, reggae, free jazz and funk rock with Sudanese pop to create music inspired by his experiences. Despite–or rather, because of–his unclassifiable sound, the City Slang signee is championed by a multitude of musical legends. Prior to embarking on his solo career, he worked with Eleanor Friedberger, Caribou, of Montreal, Born Ruffians, and Yeasayer as a session musician. As Band Leader and Music Director of the Atomic Bomb! He’s collaborated with rotating group members including David Byrne, Money Mark, Damon Albarn, Dev Hynes, Alexis Taylor, Amadou and Mariam, Jamie Lidell, Pharoah Sanders, Joshua Redman, among others.

Gallab’s music is his personal story, but it’s also everyone’s story. This truly universal approach leaves no room for irony or cynicism. Fueled by Gallab’s very heartbeat, it erupts into an ambitious, dazzling sound only conceivable by Sinkane.

RSVP and find more information at: thecedar.org/events/summer-at-the-cedar-sinkane

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Start: 6:00 PM / End: 8:00 PM / All Ages
Mixed Seated and Standing + Bring Your Own Chair

Concessions will be available for purchase from The Cedar, and food from local and neighbourhood restaurants will be available for purchase.

Sinkane fuses elements of krautrock, electronica, reggae, free jazz and funk rock with Sudanese pop to create music inspired by his experiences. Despite–or rather, because of–his unclassifiable sound, the City Slang signee is championed by a multitude of musical legends. Prior to embarking on his solo career, he worked with Eleanor Friedberger, Caribou, of Montreal, Born Ruffians, and Yeasayer as a session musician. As Band Leader and Music Director of the Atomic Bomb! He’s collaborated with rotating group members including David Byrne, Money Mark, Damon Albarn, Dev Hynes, Alexis Taylor, Amadou and Mariam, Jamie Lidell, Pharoah Sanders, Joshua Redman, among others.

Gallab’s music is his personal story, but it’s also everyone’s story. This truly universal approach leaves no room for irony or cynicism. Fueled by Gallab’s very heartbeat, it erupts into an ambitious, dazzling sound only conceivable by Sinkane.

RSVP and find more information at: https://www.thecedar.org/events/summer-at-the-cedar-sinkane

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June 28, 12-4pm at Powderhorn Park, 3400 15th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 5540

The Minneapolis People’s Pride intends to be a space for all queer folks to experience joy, eat food, trade art, and various other activities. Making space for and feeding queer joy is a radical act of resistance that both uplifts the queer community and resists white supremacist heteropatriarchy. We aim to create a space for rest, collaboration, and love, centering those most marginalized and affected by systemic xenophobia.

https://www.mplspeoplespride.com/

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Join us for a series of FREE Wednesday night concerts outdoors on the Cedar Plaza!

Free Wednesdays in July: 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th.
Free Wednesdays in August: 6th, 13th, and 20th.
Start: 6:00 PM / End: 8:00 PM / All Ages
Mixed Seated and Standing + Bring Your Own Chair

Concessions will be available for purchase from The Cedar, and food from local and neighbourhood restaurants will be available for purchase.

July 9th
SINKANE
Sudanese Afrofuturist Funk Rocker

July 16
YEISON LANDERO
Colombian Cumbia Accordion Virtuoso

July 23
Abinnet Berhanu’s Ahndenet አንድነት
Ethiopian Experimental Jazz Fusion

July 30
THE BUDDHA PRINCE
Immersive Outdoor Theatrical Experience

August 6
COMBO DAGUERRE
Psychedelic Franco-Latin Chanson

August 13
THE BURROUGHS
High-Energy Colorado Soul Collective

August 20
UKRAINIAN VILLAGE BAND
Ukrainian Zabava Folk Ensemble

For more information, click the link below or reach out to Jenean Gilmer in the Sabo Center!

https://www.thecedar.org/summer-at-the-cedar

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The 2025 City of Minneapolis Trans Equity Summit has been scheduled for Monday, Aug. 11, at the McNamara Alumni Center. The theme for this year’s event is “Trans Equity and Intergenerational Power: Strengthening the Future by Honoring Our Past.”

The City of Minneapolis and partners are planning the all-day, free event that provides space to connect on social, legal and health issues important to the transgender community.

The summit will include breakout sessions, a job and resource fair and healing justice offerings. Space will be protected for community care and collective witnessing for trans and gender non-conforming neighbors.

Learn more here!

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If you’re in town you won’t want to miss one of the best parties the city has to offer! There’s a dunk tank, Weine Dog race, three stages with amazing music and other performances, CAMEL RIDES and more! Be there or be square! If you’re interested in volunteering or would like to know more, please email Jenean Gilmer.

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Summer events with the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute!

EPNI’s Greens of June Workshop
June 25, 6-7:30pm at East Phillips Community Garden, 2428 17th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Celebrate the greens of June with Elsa Olivieri, garden and compost coach! We’ll explore a variety of greens at their peak and how to harvest, store, and prepare them. We’ll also discuss and try out some methods of preserving greens—like infusions, drying, and freezing.

People’s Pride in Powderhorn Park
June 28, 12-4pm at Powderhorn Park, 3400 15th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407
5th annual Minneapolis People’s Pride Event! Opportunities for artist vending applications and volunteers found here. Come together and celebrate!

EPNI’s Outdoor Foraging Workshop
August 23, 10-12PM
Increase access to fresh, healthy foods and effective medicines. Four Season Foraging connects you with the resources necessary to start harvesting and preparing wild foods and medicines.

https://linktr.ee/epnifarm

Learn more and register here!

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Join us for a Native Mayoral Forum Wednesday, June 25th at American Indian OIC (1845 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404) located right at the Franklin light rail station. The Forum will be hosted by Make Voting a Tradition with co-sponsors American Indian OIC, Indian Health Board, Community Power, and Vote Climate.

The purpose of this free, public forum is to be educational to both candidates and voters on community concerns & issues, especially around Minneapolis’ Indigenous community and equitably addressing climate change on the local government level.

The Q & A will go from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at the American Indian OIC 1845 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis. Doors open to the public at 6:00 p.m.

Candidates will be encouraged to remain after the Q & A portion concludes to participate in a meet & greet with the public. Food trucks from Pow Wow Grounds will be on site for the duration of the event.

The forum will be held in front of a live audience, and live streamed for those who wish to watch online, and recorded for later viewing by a crew from MCN6 TV.

https://nacdi.org/events/indigenous-mayors-forum/

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The 2025 City of Minneapolis Trans Equity Summit has been scheduled for Monday, Aug. 11, at the McNamara Alumni Center. The theme for this year’s event is “Trans Equity and Intergenerational Power: Strengthening the Future by Honoring Our Past.”

The City of Minneapolis and partners are planning the all-day, free event that provides space to connect on social, legal and health issues important to the transgender community.

The summit will include breakout sessions, a job and resource fair and healing justice offerings. Space will be protected for community care and collective witnessing for trans and gender non-conforming neighbors.

Learn more here: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/programs-initiatives/racial-equity/trans-equity-summit/?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=

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EPNI’s Greens of June Workshop
June 25, 6-7:30pm at East Phillips Community Garden, 2428 17th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Celebrate the greens of June with Elsa Olivieri, garden and compost coach! We’ll explore a variety of greens at their peak and how to harvest, store, and prepare them. We’ll also discuss and try out some methods of preserving greens—like infusions, drying, and freezing.

People’s Pride in Powderhorn Park
June 28, 12-4pm at Powderhorn Park, 3400 15th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407
5th annual Minneapolis People’s Pride Event! Opportunities for artist vending applications and volunteers found here. Come together and celebrate!

Learn more and register here!

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Sod House Theater is excited to present a playful and impactful new theater piece that addresses the need for awareness around Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease. This piece follows the lives of Don and Myrna, an aging, inter-racial couple who uses their imagination to cope and adapt as Myrna begins to experience symptoms of dementia. Using their imagination Don and Myrna take fantastical vacations to locations all over the world until the lines between reality and imagination begin to blur. This whimsical and compassionate hour-long piece thoughtfully provides insights on the impact of dementia. In addition to the touching and humorous piece, Sod House Theater is partnering with Adenike Ademola, Master of Social Work, who is present at performances to offer knowledge and resources about the aging population, caregiving and dementia with materials for awareness and screening resources after the production.
Augsburg University – Foss Center / Tjornhom Nelson Theater
Address: 625 22nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Dates: June 24 and 25 at 7:00 pm

http://www.sodhousetheater.org

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Wanna Celebrate Juneteenth? Not sure where to go? Check out the Sahan Journals list of Juneteenth celebrations across the Twin Cities: https://sahanjournal.com/arts-culture/twin-cities-juneteenth-guide-2025/

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Want to gorge yourself on some serviceberries and chat about gift economies? The serviceberry trees on the boulevard along 20th Avenue *should* be ripe and ready for eating by next week! Stop by any time between Noon and 2:00 pm to chat about gift economies or just hang out and get juiced up on berries. Please feel free to invite friends and fam!

You can get a copy of Robin Wall Kimmerer’s book about serviceberries, The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World (https://birchbarkbooks.com/products/the-serviceberry) or read the essay that it is based on in Emergence Magazine, https://emergencemagazine.org/essay/the-serviceberry/.

Email or Google Chat Jenean Gilmer (gilmerje@augsburg.edu) with questions or concerns.

If it’s raining we’ll hang out in Hagfors where there is seating near the back door (that leads to the community garden). Bring vessels for your serviceberries!

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Want to gorge yourself on some serviceberries and chat about gift economies? The serviceberry trees on the boulevard along 20th Avenue *should* be ripe and ready for eating by next week! Stop by any time between Noon and 2:00 pm to chat about gift economies or just hang out and get juiced up on berries. Please feel free to invite friends and fam!

You can get a copy of Robin Wall Kimmerer’s book about serviceberries, The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World (https://birchbarkbooks.com/products/the-serviceberry) or read the essay that it is based on in Emergence Magazine, https://emergencemagazine.org/essay/the-serviceberry/.

Email or Google Chat Jenean Gilmer (gilmerje@augsburg.edu) with questions or concerns.

If it’s raining we’ll hang out in Hagfors where there is seating near the back door (that leads to the community garden). Bring vessels for your serviceberries!

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Wanna Celebrate Juneteenth? Not sure where to go? Check out the Sahan Journals list of Juneteenth celebrations across the Twin Cities: https://sahanjournal.com/arts-culture/twin-cities-juneteenth-guide-2025/

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Want to gorge yourself on some serviceberries and chat about gift economies? The serviceberry trees on the boulevard along 20th Avenue *should* be ripe and ready for eating by next week! Stop by any time between Noon and 2:00 pm to chat about gift economies or just hang out and get juiced up on berries. Please feel free to invite friends and fam!

You can get a copy of Robin Wall Kimmerer’s book about serviceberries, The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World (https://birchbarkbooks.com/products/the-serviceberry) or read the essay that it is based on in Emergence Magazine, https://emergencemagazine.org/essay/the-serviceberry/.

Email or Google Chat Jenean Gilmer (gilmerje@augsburg.edu) with questions or concerns.

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Join us for a series of FREE Wednesday night concerts outdoors on the Cedar Plaza!

Free Wednesdays in July: 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th.
Free Wednesdays in August: 6th, 13th, and 20th.
Start: 6:00 PM / End: 8:00 PM / All Ages
Mixed Seated and Standing + Bring Your Own Chair

Concessions will be available for purchase from The Cedar, and food from local and neighbourhood restaurants will be available for purchase.

July 9th
SINKANE
Sudanese Afrofuturist Funk Rocker

July 16
YEISON LANDERO
Colombian Cumbia Accordion Virtuoso

July 23
Abinnet Berhanu’s Ahndenet አንድነት
Ethiopian Experimental Jazz Fusion

July 30
THE BUDDHA PRINCE
Immersive Outdoor Theatrical Experience

August 6
COMBO DAGUERRE
Psychedelic Franco-Latin Chanson

August 13
THE BURROUGHS
High-Energy Colorado Soul Collective

August 20
UKRAINIAN VILLAGE BAND
Ukrainian Zabava Folk Ensemble

For more information, click the link below or reach out to Jenean Gilmer in the Sabo Center!

https://www.thecedar.org/summer-at-the-cedar?mc_cid=9f661c04b9&mc_eid=6c33699f5d

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

B50 Agri-cultural Event: Food, Farming, Forestry & Finance
June 21, 12:30pm at Bridal Veil Gardens, 2905 4th Street SE, Minneapolis, MN
Agri-Cultural Event with the James Beard Foundation Leadership Award Winner, Jim Embry! Creating Community Across Multicultural and Intergenerational Groups to Amplify Sustainable Practices.

EPNI Seed Saturday Volunteer Time
June 21, 11am – 2pm at East Phillips Community Garden, 2428 17th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Help maintain and take care of the East Phillips community garden! We will be there at 11 but may not stay the whole time depending on how long garden task take to get done!

EPNI’s Greens of June Workshop
June 25, 6-7:30pm at East Phillips Community Garden, 2428 17th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Celebrate the greens of June with Elsa Olivieri, garden and compost coach! We’ll explore a variety of greens at their peak and how to harvest, store, and prepare them. We’ll also discuss and try out some methods of preserving greens—like infusions, drying, and freezing.

People’s Pride in Powderhorn Park
June 28, 12-4pm at Powderhorn Park, 3400 15th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407
5th annual Minneapolis People’s Pride Event! Opportunities for artist vending applications and volunteers found here. Come together and celebrate!

EPNI’s Outdoor Foraging Workshop
August 23, 10-12PM
Increase access to fresh, healthy foods and effective medicines. Four Season Foraging connects you with the resources necessary to start harvesting and preparing wild foods and medicines.

Learn more and register here!

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Join us for a series of FREE Wednesday night concerts outdoors on the Cedar Plaza!

Free Wednesdays in July: 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th.
Free Wednesdays in August: 6th, 13th, and 20th.
Start: 6:00 PM / End: 8:00 PM / All Ages
Mixed Seated and Standing + Bring Your Own Chair

Concessions will be available for purchase from The Cedar, and food from local and neighbourhood restaurants will be available for purchase.

July 9th
SINKANE
Sudanese Afrofuturist Funk Rocker

July 16
YEISON LANDERO
Colombian Cumbia Accordion Virtuoso

July 23
Abinnet Berhanu’s Ahndenet አንድነት
Ethiopian Experimental Jazz Fusion

July 30
THE BUDDHA PRINCE
Immersive Outdoor Theatrical Experience

August 6
COMBO DAGUERRE
Psychedelic Franco-Latin Chanson

August 13
THE BURROUGHS
High-Energy Colorado Soul Collective

August 20
UKRAINIAN VILLAGE BAND
Ukrainian Zabava Folk Ensemble

For more information, click the link below or reach out to Jenean Gilmer in the Sabo Center!

https://www.thecedar.org/summer-at-the-cedar?mc_cid=9f661c04b9&mc_eid=6c33699f5d

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We’re thrilled to announce that Tamu Grill will be reopening on Tuesday, June 10. Because our renovations are still incomplete, we’ll only be doing takeout for both lunch and dinner. Mark your calendars with our new hours: Tuesday and Wednesday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. We can’t wait to serve you our mouthwatering dishes and get the community buzzing again. We continue to take online catering orders at tamugrill.com. Thank you for your continued support, and see you soon.

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

B50 Agri-cultural Event: Food, Farming, Forestry & Finance
June 21, 12:30pm at Bridal Veil Gardens, 2905 4th Street SE, Minneapolis, MN
Agri-Cultural Event with the James Beard Foundation Leadership Award Winner, Jim Embry! Creating Community Across Multicultural and Intergenerational Groups to Amplify Sustainable Practices.

EPNI Seed Saturday Volunteer Time
June 21, 11am – 2pm at East Phillips Community Garden, 2428 17th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Help maintain and take care of the East Phillips community garden! We will be there at 11 but may not stay the whole time depending on how long garden task take to get done!

EPNI’s Greens of June Workshop
June 25, 6-7:30pm at East Phillips Community Garden, 2428 17th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Celebrate the greens of June with Elsa Olivieri, garden and compost coach! We’ll explore a variety of greens at their peak and how to harvest, store, and prepare them. We’ll also discuss and try out some methods of preserving greens—like infusions, drying, and freezing.

People’s Pride in Powderhorn Park
June 28, 12-4pm at Powderhorn Park, 3400 15th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407
5th annual Minneapolis People’s Pride Event! Opportunities for artist vending applications and volunteers found here. Come together and celebrate!

EPNI’s Outdoor Foraging Workshop
August 23, 10-12PM
Increase access to fresh, healthy foods and effective medicines. Four Season Foraging connects you with the resources necessary to start harvesting and preparing wild foods and medicines.

Learn more and register here!

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Want to gorge yourself on some serviceberries and chat about gift economies? It looks like we’ll be flush in berries by early next week! Fill out the Doodle Poll below if you’d like to get together next Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. You can get a copy of Robin Wall Kimmerer’s book or read the essay that it is based on in Emerge: https://emergencemagazine.org/essay/the-serviceberry/

Doodle poll!

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MNDOT is hosting a public meeting today (June 5) from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Murphy Square Park to share the final layout for the I-94/22nd Ave. S. pedestrian and bicycle bridge. In case of inclement weather, the meeting will be moved to the Marshall Room in the Christensen Center. For more information about the project, visit the MNDOT project webpage (see below).

MNDOT Project Page

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MNDOT is hosting a public meeting on Thursday, June 5 from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Murphy Square Park to share the final layout for the I-94/22nd Ave. S. pedestrian and bicycle bridge. In case of inclement weather, the meeting will be moved to the Marshall Room in the Christensen Center. For more information about the project, visit the MNDOT project webpage (see below).

MNDOT Project Page: I-94/22nd Ave S. Bridge

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This summer Augsburg will again host the annual Vocation of Lutheran Higher Education Conference. Each year, members of Lutheran colleges and universities gather to explore the distinctive roles we play in higher education. The theme of the 2025 conference “Ethical Leadership in a Changing World.” The conference aligns with NECU’s mission of preparing students for lives of leadership and service through a theologically rooted understanding of vocation. Ethical leadership—grounded in Lutheran traditions of grace, justice, and community—ensures development of the character and discernment to lead in ways that promote the common good. Join us as we explore how Lutheran higher education can equip the next generation of leaders to navigate ethical challenges with integrity and faith.

Highlights include a keynote address by Dr. Walter Fluker, a renowned scholar and leader in ethics and leadership studies, who will challenge participants to consider how vocation and values-based leadership intersect in today’s complex world. His insights will provide a foundation for discussions on how NECU institutions can cultivate ethical leaders who serve with wisdom, courage, and a deep sense of purpose
The conference begins at 5:00 pm on Monday, July 14 and ends at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, July 16.

The registration fee is waived for Augsburg participants and meals (lunch and dinner) are provided to Augsburg participants free of charge. The deadline for registration is Monday, June 23. If you have questions about registration, please contact Janice Dames (x1732 or dames@augsburg.edu).

Registration and additional information

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Our annual event, Rise & Remember Festival, exists to hold in remembrance George Floyd and those we have lost unjustly to the pervasive impacts of systemic racism. Activities focus on education, empowerment, healing, celebration, and our collective pursuit for racial justice and equity. Through Rise & Remember Festival, we will host a candlelight vigil, a Night of Honor, and the street festival that continues to highlight the role of community-rooted healing and art as activism. Our vision is that this experience inspires people to rise to the occasion to come together in community and build racial justice and equity.

Learn more at https://riseandremember.org/festival/.

Thur, May 22
Reading of KILL MOVE PARADISE: The reading will be done at Pillsbury House. There will be a discussion after this reading that audience members are encouraged to participate in.

Fri, May 23
Paint to Express Summer Kickback: Come hang out with us before the festivities of the weekend! Although all are welcome, this is a Black, Indigenous, and People of Color centered workshop, as safe spaces to express ourselves are not always available.

Sat, May
Reading of KILL MOVE PARADISE & Pre-Event Volunteering: The reading will be done at Pillsbury House. If you’re available and willing to, please sign up to volunteer with us in the morning. Thank you!

Sunday, May 25
Justice for George: Commemorate. Cultivate. Celebrate: Join us on Sunday for the main event! Live performances, live muralists, a vendor fair, and so much more! Experience community with us as we embody radical joy throughout this event. We can’t wait to see you there!

Register for events or volunteer with Memorialize the Movement.

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

This summer Augsburg will again host the annual Vocation of Lutheran Higher Education Conference. Each year, members of Lutheran colleges and universities gather to explore the distinctive roles we play in higher education. The theme of the 2025 conference “Ethical Leadership in a Changing World.” The conference aligns with NECU’s mission of preparing students for lives of leadership and service through a theologically rooted understanding of vocation. Ethical leadership—grounded in Lutheran traditions of grace, justice, and community—ensures development of the character and discernment to lead in ways that promote the common good. Join us as we explore how Lutheran higher education can equip the next generation of leaders to navigate ethical challenges with integrity and faith.

Highlights include a keynote address by Dr. Walter Fluker, a renowned scholar and leader in ethics and leadership studies, who will challenge participants to consider how vocation and values-based leadership intersect in today’s complex world. His insights will provide a foundation for discussions on how NECU institutions can cultivate ethical leaders who serve with wisdom, courage, and a deep sense of purpose.

The conference begins at 5:00 pm on Monday, July 14 and ends at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, July 16.

The registration fee is waived for Augsburg participants and meals (lunch and dinner) are provided to Augsburg participants free of charge. The deadline for registration is Monday, June 16. If you have questions about registration, please contact Janice Dames (x1732 or dames@augsburg.edu).

Register for the conference

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Staff Senate Events and Happenings

END OF YEAR ICE CREAM SOCIAL TODAY
Tuesday, May 20, 3–4:30 P.M. at the Dining Commons

And

STAFF SENATE NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
Please nominate yourself or any colleague who you think would be a great fit! The deadline to nominate is Friday, May 30. After which a ballot will be sent out in June.

The Augsburg University Staff Senate is a body of elected staff members who advocate on behalf of the staff, foster meaningful dialogue, and work to recognize and celebrate the impact of staff members on the University and community.

Email us or talk to a current member of if you have any questions (Emilie Lenz, Keri Clifton, Izzy Rankin, Hayley Selinski, and Elijah Owens).

Nominate a co-worker or yourself!

We will likely be less active over the summer, but feel free to reach out anytime at staffsenate@augsburg.edu.

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

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Please join us in the Dining Commons in Christensen Center (new location) Tues. May 20, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m., for a staff and faculty ice cream social. Come, make a sundae with your favorite toppings and join your colleagues from across campus in celebrating the end of the academic year.

The Aladdin catering team has confirmed that all ice cream to be served is gluten-free.

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Our annual event, Rise & Remember Festival, exists to hold in remembrance George Floyd and those we have lost unjustly to the pervasive impacts of systemic racism. Activities focus on education, empowerment, healing, celebration, and our collective pursuit for racial justice and equity. Through Rise & Remember Festival, we will host a candlelight vigil, a Night of Honor, and the street festival that continues to highlight the role of community-rooted healing and art as activism. Our vision is that this experience inspires people to rise to the occasion to come together in community and build racial justice and equity.

Learn more at https://riseandremember.org/festival/.

Wed, May 21
Walking Tour: Join us on Wednesday, May 24th from 6-7:30pm for Memorialize the Movement’s first ever walking tour!

Thur, May 22
Reading of KILL MOVE PARADISE: The reading will be done at Pillsbury House. There will be a discussion after this reading that audience members are encouraged to participate in.

Fri, May 23
Paint to Express Summer Kickback: Come hang out with us before the festivities of the weekend! Although all are welcome, this is a Black, Indigenous, and People of Color centered workshop, as safe spaces to express ourselves are not always available.

Sat, May
Reading of KILL MOVE PARADISE & Pre-Event Volunteering: The reading will be done at Pillsbury House. If you’re available and willing to, please sign up to volunteer with us in the morning. Thank you!

Sunday, May 25
Justice for George: Commemorate. Cultivate. Celebrate: Join us on Sunday for the main event! Live performances, live muralists, a vendor fair, and so much more! Experience community with us as we embody radical joy throughout this event. We can’t wait to see you there!

Register for events or volunteer with Memorialize the Movement.

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

All faculty and staff are invited to attend the final Focused Conversation of the academic year at noon today. Paula O’Loughlin, Mike Grewe, Kristen Chamberlain, and Kelsey Richardson-Blackwell will provide updates and lead a conversation about student success work.

Monday, May 19, 2025

12—1:00 p.m.

Marshall Room and via Zoom

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

All Hands | Inside Augsburg (login required)

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All faculty and staff are invited to attend the final Focused Conversation of the 2024–25 academic year on Monday, May 19. Paula O’Loughlin, Mike Grewe, Kristen Chamberlain, and Kelsey Richardson-Blackwell will provide updates and lead a conversation about student success work.

Monday, May 19, 2025

12—1:00 p.m.

Marshall Room and via Zoom

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

All Hands | Inside Augsburg (login required)

submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu

Please join us in the Quad on Tues. May 20, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m., for a staff and faculty ice cream social. Come, make a sundae with your favorite toppings and join your colleagues from across campus in celebrating the end of the academic year.

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

All faculty and staff are invited to attend the final Focused Conversation of the 2024–25 academic year on Monday, May 19. Paula O’Loughlin, Mike Grewe, Kristen Chamberlain, and Kelsey Richardson-Blackwell will provide updates and lead a conversation about student success work.

Monday, May 19, 2025

12—1:00 p.m.

Marshall Room and via Zoom

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

All Hands | Inside Augsburg (login required)

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

All faculty and staff are invited to attend the final Focused Conversation of the 2024–25 academic year on Monday, May 19. Paula O’Loughlin, Mike Grewe, Kristen Chamberlain, and Kelsey Richardson-Blackwell will provide updates and lead a conversation about student success work.

Monday, May 19, 2025

12—1:00 p.m.

Marshall Room and via Zoom

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

All Hands | Inside Augsburg (login required)

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Please join us in the Quad on Tues. May 20, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m., for a staff and faculty ice cream social. Come, make a sundae with your favorite toppings and join your colleagues from across campus in celebrating the end of the academic year.

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Today is the monthly staff senate brown bag lunch from 12-1pm. Don’t forget to pack your lunch!

We’ll meet in the lobby of Hagfors so we can stay cool in the heat.

Email staffsenate@augsburg.edu with questions.

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The Augsburg Staff Senate continues to find opportunities to build community and relationships across departments. You can email us at staffsenate@augsburg.edu with questions or ideas anytime.

Upcoming opportunities to connect:
Monthly Brown Bag Lunch this Tuesday
Monthly on the second Tuesday: May 13th at 12pm
Meet monthly for a casual staff lunch.
Watch for location (we’ll determine based on weather). It’s currently looking like it will be pretty hot!

END OF YEAR ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Tuesday, May 20, 3–4:30 P.M.

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

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Did you know you can watch the commencement ceremony today on YouTube? Tune in to the livestream at 6 p.m. to celebrate the Class of 2025’s achievements.

Set a reminder on YouTube today!

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Please join us in the Quad on Tues. May 20, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m., for a staff and faculty ice cream social. Come, make a sundae with your favorite toppings and join your colleagues from across campus in celebrating the end of the academic year.

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Join us for a series of FREE Wednesday night concerts outdoors on the Cedar Plaza!

Free Wednesdays in July: 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th.
Free Wednesdays in August: 6th, 13th, and 20th.
Start: 6:00 PM / End: 8:00 PM / All Ages
Mixed Seated and Standing + Bring Your Own Chair

Concessions will be available for purchase from The Cedar, and food from local and neighbourhood restaurants will be available for purchase.

July 9th
SINKANE
Sudanese Afrofuturist Funk Rocker

July 16
YEISON LANDERO
Colombian Cumbia Accordion Virtuoso

July 23
Abinnet Berhanu’s Ahndenet አንድነት
Ethiopian Experimental Jazz Fusion

July 30
THE BUDDHA PRINCE
Immersive Outdoor Theatrical Experience

August 6
COMBO DAGUERRE
Psychedelic Franco-Latin Chanson

August 13
THE BURROUGHS
High-Energy Colorado Soul Collective

August 20
UKRAINIAN VILLAGE BAND
Ukrainian Zabava Folk Ensemble

For more information, click the link below or reach out to Jenean Gilmer in the Sabo Center!

https://www.thecedar.org/summer-at-the-cedar?mc_cid=9f661c04b9&mc_eid=6c33699f5d

Summer at the Cedar!

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At the Du Nord Cocktail Room, we believe in honoring the people who shape our communities—including the incredible teachers who show up every day with heart, hustle, and care.

This Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5–11), we invite you to celebrate the educator in your life—whether that’s a friend, partner, parent, or your favorite former teacher. Bring them in for a night of good food, great drinks, and well-earned appreciation.

At the Du Nord Cocktail Room, we appreciate teachers all year round—all teachers get 20% off their own bill, all the time, not just this week. It’s our small way of saying thank you for the big impact they make every day.

https://www.dunordcocktailroom.com/

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Central Services will be switching to their summer hours starting May 12, 2025.

Copy Center will be open 9am to 4pm, Monday through Friday.

Shipping/Receiving will be open 10am to 3pm, Monday through Friday with limited deliveries. Our student workers are limited to two hours per day and will primarily be delivering to department offices/work hubs only. This helps ensure we can deliver to all of the departments who need deliveries. If you have a special case please contact mailship@augsburg.edu to make arrangements ahead of time.

Mailroom no longer has public hours. Please stop into the Copy Center or email mailship@augsburg.edu if you need help.

Central Services

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Please join us in the Quad on Tues. May 20, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m., for a staff and faculty ice cream social. Come, make a sundae with your favorite toppings and join your colleagues from across campus in celebrating the end of the academic year.

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It’s the end of the semester, and that means that not only is your mind feeling cluttered, your backpack is, too! Take care of both issues with JUNK JOURNALING at the library!

Join us on Tuesday, May 6, from 1:00-3:30 PM as we de-stress by making bad art. Turn your random scraps of paper, junk mail, old assignments, class notes, candy wrappers, or whatever you have lying around into a commemorative journal (and give yourself a study break in the process).

Check out Junk Journal Tiktok for inspiration! Bring your trash and we’ll provide the rest.

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Last Wellness Wednesday of the semester. Join and create your own aromatherapy bracelet!

Wednesday, May 7th
Time: 10:30am-11:30am
When” All Day

Good luck with finals

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Please join us today from 3:00-4:30 in the Marshall Room for a send off for John Coskran and to thank him for all of his contributions to Augsburg!

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Please join us in the Quad on Tues. May 20, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m., for a staff and faculty ice cream social. Come, make a sundae with your favorite toppings and join your colleagues from across campus in celebrating the end of the academic year.

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Take a study break at the library! We’ll have some free snacks to fuel your finals prep and coloring pages for you to relax and doodle with.

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If you’re in town you won’t want to miss one of the best parties the city has to offer! There’s a dunk tank, Weine Dog race, three stages with amazing music and other performances, CAMEL RIDES and more! Be there or be square! If you’re interested in volunteering or would like to know more, please email Jenean Gilmer.

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Join us for a series of FREE Wednesday night concerts outdoors on the Cedar Plaza!

Free Wednesdays in July: 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th.
Free Wednesdays in August: 6th, 13th, and 20th.
Start: 6:00 PM / End: 8:00 PM / All Ages
Mixed Seated and Standing + Bring Your Own Chair

Concessions will be available for purchase from The Cedar, and food from local and neighbourhood restaurants will be available for purchase.

July 9th
SINKANE
Sudanese Afrofuturist Funk Rocker

July 16
YEISON LANDERO
Colombian Cumbia Accordion Virtuoso

July 23
Abinnet Berhanu’s Ahndenet አንድነት
Ethiopian Experimental Jazz Fusion

July 30
THE BUDDHA PRINCE
Immersive Outdoor Theatrical Experience

August 6
COMBO DAGUERRE
Psychedelic Franco-Latin Chanson

August 13
THE BURROUGHS
High-Energy Colorado Soul Collective

August 20
UKRAINIAN VILLAGE BAND
Ukrainian Zabava Folk Ensemble

For more information, click the link below or reach out to Jenean Gilmer in the Sabo Center!

Summer at The Cedar

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Have you ever wanted to peek behind the scenes at the Cedar? Learn more about how to participate at our venue by attending our monthly Volunteer Orientation led by volunteer coordinator Jared Hemming! Beginning with our first show 35 years ago, all of the Cedar’s events have been staffed by volunteers in our program, which now includes more than 400 members. Volunteers earn credit to see future shows for free. Tasks include setting up the venue, selling tickets and concessions, and cleaning at the end of each performance. All are welcome to join our volunteer program.

Tuesday, May 6, 2025
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

IF YOU’RE INTERESTED email Volunteer Coordinator Jared Hemming at jhemming@thecedar.org. For more deets, check out their website: https://www.thecedar.org/volunteer

VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION FAQS:
Do I need to bring anything? No, all materials will be provided.
How do I sign up? Reserve a spot via Eventbrite above, and/or email Jared at volunteer@thecedar.org with your first and last name and which orientation you’d like to sign up for.

What if I reserve a spot but can’t make it? No worries – we host monthly orientation meetings. Scroll down to next month’s calendar to see if our next orientation works for you.

Can my underage child volunteer? Volunteers must be 18+ to serve alcohol and to cleanup, with respect to alcohol sales and curfew laws. However, if you’d like to volunteer with your child, signup for the orientation and we can accommodate.

If I sign up for the orientation, can I bring a friend? The more the merrier here at The Cedar. Feel free to bring anyone who might be interested in volunteering to our orientation.

Learn more here: https://www.thecedar.org/events/volunteer-orientation

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It’s the end of the semester, and that means that not only is your mind feeling cluttered, your backpack is, too! Take care of both issues with JUNK JOURNALING at the library! Join us on Tuesday, May 6, from 1:00-3:30 PM as we de-stress by making bad art. Turn your random scraps of paper, junk mail, old assignments, class notes, candy wrappers, or whatever you have lying around into a commemorative journal (and give yourself a study break in the process). Check out Junk Journal Tiktok for inspiration! Bring your trash and we’ll provide the rest.

Check Out Our Example

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

You can email us at staffsenate@augsburg.edu

Upcoming opportunities to connect:
Monthly Brown Bag Lunches:
Monthly on the second Tuesday: May 13th at 12pm
Meet monthly for a casual staff lunch. Watch for location (we’ll determine based on weather).

END OF YEAR ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Tuesday, May 20, 3–4:30 P.M.

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

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We will gather tomorrow, Tuesday, May 6, from 3:00-4:30 in the Marshall Room for a send off for John Coskran. Please join us to thank John for all of his contributions to Augsburg!

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Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am as we offer a sending blessing to Lucas Carlson who is serving as our pastoral intern this year. Lucas will also be preaching today.