Category: Event Announcements

submitted by klobassa@augsburg.edu

On October 8, the University will host Augsburg Exploration Day. As part of the day, first-year students will attend the First-Year Convocation from noon-1pm in Hoversten Chapel featuring Xavier Tavera Castro, Assistant Professor of Art at Carleton College. Following the convocation, first-year students will meet individually with their AugSem instructors in addition to engaging with other events during the afternoon.

The featured events following convocation, especially for first and second year students, are the “Meet Your School” events happening between 1-4pm. Students will be able to interact with faculty and grab some Auggie swag (while supplies last).

Call for Student Events/Opportunities

Departments and student organizations are encouraged to consider offering additional events or opportunities for student engagement that afternoon (in particular, opportunities targeting first or second year students). If your department or student organization is interested in offering an event during Augsburg Exploration day (the afternoon of Oct. 8), please submit your event using the link below. The deadline to submit an event is Friday, September 19.

Link to Event Submission Form

submitted by morgans1@augsburg.edu

Stop by the Study Abroad and Away Fair today from 10am – 2pm! Walk through the Quad and visit various tables to learn more about the off-campus programs that Augsburg has to offer. You can also meet the faculty who are leading the 2026 short-term programs!

Grab some international candies, enter the raffle, and start planning your next big adventure!

Fair Details

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Join the Minnesota Historical Society Press and Augsburg University’s Sabo Center for Democracy & Citizenship to celebrate the life and work of Auggie alum, Martin Sabo, as written by author Lori Sturdevant, longtime politics reporter for the Star Tribune. Mike Erlandson, Martin Sabo’s Chief of staff in the U.S. House of Representatives, will join Lori in conversation about Sabo and his legacy, followed by questions from the audience, book sales and signing.

Thursday, September 11
Hagfors Center 150
Doors at 5:30 pm, Event begins at 6:00
Coffee and tea will be served.

Please email gilmerje@augsburg.edu with any questions. Learn more here: https://www3.mnhs.org/events/31691628584

submitted by reeck@augsburg.edu

Attention faculty and staff! Please take a moment to register for Augsburg University’s Annual Inclusion Training. This engaging training will help you to strengthen your inclusive teaching, advising, and workplace practices, while deepening our collective understanding of the diverse experiences that shape our community. This training will also help us to advance our mission to create a campus where every student, staff, and faculty member feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Please join us in this important learning opportunity and contribute to the culture of inclusion that defines our university.

For more information about the this training, please visit:
https://sites.augsburg.edu/diversity/anti-racism-training/

Register Here

submitted by klawiter@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg Community Garden and Edible Boulevards is hosting a cooking demonstration in the FoodLab (Hagsfor #108) happening September 13th from 11-12pm. Our host, Ifrah Hashi will be showing us how to make a delicious Fall Lentil Veggie Stew with local produce grown in the garden.

Whether you’re attending in-person or via Zoom, please register so we know how many to plan for: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_u_OvgYrTby6yJVmyp-7jQ#/registration

RSVP here

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 12:00 – 12:20 pm for an installation service for our pastoral intern Megan Moroff. Megan will be our preacher today!

submitted by morgans1@augsburg.edu

Stop by the Study Abroad and Away Fair this Wednesday from 10am – 2pm! Walk through the Quad and stop by various tables to learn more about the off-campus programs that Augsburg has to offer. You can also meet the faculty who are leading the 2026 short-term programs!

Grab some international candies, enter the raffle, and start planning your next big adventure!

For more information, email abroad.augsburg.edu.

Fair Details

submitted by klawiter@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg Community Garden and Edible Boulevards is hosting a cooking demonstration in the FoodLab (Hagsfor 108) happening September 13th from 11-12pm.

Our host, Ifrah Hashi will be showing us how to make a delicious Fall Lentil Veggie Stew with local produce grown in the garden. Whether you’re attending in-person or via Zoom, please register so we know how many to plan for:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_u_OvgYrTby6yJVmyp-7jQ#/registration

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Join the Minnesota Historical Society Press and Augsburg University’s Sabo Center for Democracy & Citizenship to celebrate the life and work of Auggie alum, Martin Sabo, as written by author Lori Sturdevant, longtime politics reporter for the Star Tribune. Mike Erlandson, Martin Sabo’s Chief of staff in the U.S. House of Representatives, will join Lori in conversation about Sabo and his legacy, followed by questions from the audience, book sales and signing.

Thursday, September 11
Doors at 5:30 pm, Event begins at 6:00
Coffee and tea will be served.

Please email gilmerje@augsburg.edu with any questions. Learn more here: https://www3.mnhs.org/events/31691628584

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:50 am – 12:10 pm to hear Jennifer Butler, Director of Multicultural Life, share about how the Multicultural Life office is here to support students at Augsburg as part of our “What You Need is Here” chapel series.

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Augsburg University Student Ministries (AUSM) invites you for an overnight retreat at Camp Eden Wood on Friday, September 26-27. Camp Eden Wood is a short drive from campus, but it feels far away from everything. We will have games, worship around the campfire, and fun! We hope you can join us.

Sign up today!

submitted by klobassa@augsburg.edu

On October 8, the University will host Augsburg Exploration Day. As part of the day, first-year students will attend the First-Year Convocation from noon-1pm in Hoversten Chapel featuring Xavier Tavera Castro, Assistant Professor of Art at Carleton College. Following the convocation, first-year students will meet individually with their AugSem instructors in addition to engaging with other events during the afternoon.

The featured events following convocation, especially for first and second year students, are the “Meet Your School” events happening between 1-4pm. Students will be able to interact with faculty and grab some Auggie swag (while supplies last).

Call for Student Events/Opportunities

Departments and student organizations are encouraged to consider offering additional events or opportunities for student engagement that afternoon (in particular, opportunities targeting first or second year students). If your department or student organization is interested in offering an event during Augsburg Exploration day (the afternoon of Oct. 8), please submit your event using the link below. The deadline to submit an event is Friday, September 19.

Link to Event Submission Form

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

All faculty and staff are invited to attend the 2025 All Hands and Focused Conversation series.

September 18 – All Hands
October 22 – Strategic Enrollment Management
November 17 – Academic Innovation
January 28 – Career Support
February 10 – All Hands
March 12 – Athletics
April 8 – Student Success and Persistence
May 13 – FY27 Budget and Promising Futures Campaign

Unless otherwise noted, All Hands is held in Hoversten Chapel and Focused Conversations take place in the Marshall Room, with a Zoom option for both. Dates may be subject to change; view complete details on the All Hands website.

All Hands (login required)

submitted by klobassa@augsburg.edu

On October 8, the University will host Augsburg Exploration Day. As part of the day, first-year students will attend the First-Year Convocation from noon-1pm in Hoversten Chapel featuring Xavier Tavera Castro, Assistant Professor of Art at Carleton College. Following the convocation, first-year students will meet individually with their AugSem instructors in addition to engaging with other events during the afternoon.

The featured events following convocation, especially for first and second year students, are the “Meet Your School” events happening between 1-4pm. Students will be able to interact with faculty and grab some Auggie swag (while supplies last).

Call for Student Events/Opportunities

Departments and student organizations are encouraged to consider offering additional events or opportunities for student engagement that afternoon (in particular, opportunities targeting first or second year students). If your department or student organization is interested in offering an event during Augsburg Exploration day (the afternoon of Oct. 8), please submit your event using the link below. The deadline to submit an event is Friday, September 19.

Link to Event Submission Form

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Mindful Monday: Breathe, Move, Be. Start your week with 20 minutes of being, not doing. Led by Tara Mader, Associate Professor of Health, Exercise Science, and Physical Education and Tiffany Moore, Coordinator of Student Teaching. Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 12:00 – 12:20 pm.

submitted by cliftonk@augsburg.edu

Join Staff Senate on Tuesday, 9/9 in the cafeteria for our first Brown Bag Lunch. We’ll be gathering for fun conversation and to reconnect now that the new year is underway.

Join us! And watch for announcements about future happenings!

submitted by vaneck@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg Biology Department’s rooftop greenhouse grows an appreciation for and deeper understanding of the plants of our planet. The greenhouse is open to the Augsburg campus community on the first Friday of every month this semester, from noon to 3pm. The Augsburg community is invited to come see what we’ve got growing on, enjoy the tropical atmosphere and marvel at hundreds of plant species from all over the world.

The first First Friday of the semester is TODAY, September 5, 12pm—3pm. The greenhouse is located on the 4th floor of the Hagfors Center.

Stay updated on greenhouse activities by following us on Instagram!

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 12:00 – 12:20 pm for a “Getting to Know Campus Ministry” chapel experience. Stop in to meet Pastor Babette Chatman, Pastor John Schwehn, Pastoral Intern Megan Moroff, Campus Ministry Musician Brian De Young, and Janice Dames. We’ll have snacks and information about how to get involved!

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Please join us in Hoversten Chapel from 11:50 am to 12:10 pm. Pastor Babette Chatman, University Pastor and Director of Campus Ministry, is preaching today.

submitted by myers@augsburg.edu

2025 Bernhard M. Christensen Symposium
Wednesday September 17th (12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
Hoversten Chapel

Minneapolis boasts a world-class restaurant scene, with local chefs and establishments consistently recognized among the best in the nation. Two of these chefs stand out not only as culinary innovators but also as social entrepreneurs, community organizers, and changemakers. Join us for a conversation with these visionary leaders as they share their wisdom and stories of how they are working each day to heal their communities—and our world.

FEATURING:
Chef Lachelle Cunningham of Chelle’s Kitchen, Breaking Bread Cafe, and Healthy Roots Institute

Chef Sean Sherman of Owamni and NĀTIFS

submitted by carrigan@augsburg.edu

Augsburg Staff: The Staff Senate wants to hear from you! Please take our brief 3-5 minute survey to help us prioritize initiatives for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Staff Senate 2025-2026 Priorities Survey

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Please join us in Hoversten Chapel from 12:00 – 12:20 pm for our first day of chapel. Pastor John Schwehn, University Pastor, will preach today!

In the evening, please join us for the Campus Ministry Block Party at 7:00 – 8:30 pm outside of Foss Hall for the Campus Ministry Block Party. Stop by to enjoy live music with Kent Goodroad and band, ice cream treats and frozen fruit bars, games, and a free t-shirt!

submitted by myers@augsburg.edu

2025 Bernhard M. Christensen Symposium
Wednesday September 17th (12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
Hoversten Chapel

Minneapolis boasts a world-class restaurant scene, with local chefs and establishments consistently recognized among the best in the nation. Two of these chefs stand out not only as culinary innovators but also as social entrepreneurs, community organizers, and changemakers. Join us for a conversation with these visionary leaders as they share their wisdom and stories of how they are working each day to heal their communities—and our world.

FEATURING
Chef Lachelle Cunningham – of Chelle’s Kitchen, Breaking Bread Cafe, and Healthy Roots Institute

Chef Sean Sherman – of Owamni and NĀTIFS

submitted by schieren@augsburg.edu

Are you ready for the fall semester? If it seems too soon for sweaters, crunchy leaves, and pumpkin spice lattes, you can still have summer fun through Auggie Days celebrations! Come to Lindell Library on Tuesday, September 2, from 4:30-6:00 for an afternoon of board games and yard games (weather-permitting). You can drop in for ten minutes or all ninety. Whether you are a casual Uno player or a competitive Settler of Catan, all are welcome. We hope to see you there!

submitted by schieren@augsburg.edu

Are you ready for the fall semester? If it seems too soon for sweaters, crunchy leaves, and pumpkin spice lattes, you can still have summer fun through Auggie Days celebrations! Come to Lindell Library on Tuesday, September 2, from 4:30-6:00 for an afternoon of board games and yard games (weather-permitting). You can drop in for ten minutes or all ninety. Whether you are a casual Uno player or a competitive Settler of Catan, all are welcome. We hope to see you there!

submitted by gubrud@augsburg.edu

Opening Convocation – the official kick-off event for the 2025-26 academic year – is scheduled for Tuesday, September 2 with the line-up beginning at 10:15am. As is Auggie tradition, all faculty and staff are invited to join in the traditional clapping tunnel to welcome new students as they process to the opening convocation. Meet at 10:15 a.m. and please plan to wear Auggie gear or, if you’re a faculty member, you can wear your regalia. NEW this year, the clapping tunnel will form on the Edor Nelson Field (a.k.a. the athletic field).

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Pillsbury United Communities Brian Coyle Center,
420 15th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, 55454

Pillsbury United Communities, in partnership with other neighborhood organizations and businesses, presents Multicultural Dinner 2025. The event works to uplift the cultures of Cedar-Riverside to build bridges of understanding across our community. We welcome folks of all ages and backgrounds to celebrate the richness of our city’s most diverse neighborhood together with local food, dance performances, and relationship building.

If you’d like to bring your class or student group to the dinner, or volunteer please contact gilmerje@augsburg.edu.

https://pillsburyunited.org/multicultural-dinner-2025/

submitted by myers@augsburg.edu

2025 Bernhard M. Christensen Symposium
Wednesday September 17th (12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
Hoversten Chapel

Minneapolis boasts a world-class restaurant scene, with local chefs and establishments consistently recognized among the best in the nation. Two of these chefs stand out not only as culinary innovators but also as social entrepreneurs, community organizers, and changemakers. Join us for a conversation with these visionary leaders as they share their wisdom and stories of how they are working each day to heal their communities—and our world.

Featuring
Chef Lachelle Cunningham
of Chelle’s Kitchen, Breaking Bread Cafe, and Healthy Roots Institute

Chef Sean Sherman
of Owamni and NĀTIFS

submitted by gebbengn@augsburg.edu

Hello all students! The Augsburg Theater Department is having its Theater Informational Meeting on Friday, September 5, from 12:15-1:00, in the Tjornhom Theater, located right next to the chapel. This meeting will go in depth over the Theater Department’s season, classes and the productions we will be doing.

All are welcome! There will be snacks and prizes if you 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 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 myers@augsburg.edu

2025 Bernhard M. Christensen Symposium
Wednesday September 17th (12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
Hoversten Chapel

Minneapolis boasts a world-class restaurant scene, with local chefs and establishments consistently recognized among the best in the nation. Two of these chefs stand out not only as culinary innovators but also as social entrepreneurs, community organizers, and changemakers. Join us for a conversation with these visionary leaders as they share their wisdom and stories of how they are working each day to heal their communities—and our world.

Featuring
Chef Lachelle Cunningham
of Chelle’s Kitchen, Breaking Bread Cafe, and Healthy Roots Institute

Chef Sean Sherman
of Owamni and NĀTIFS

(Original publicity also listed Chef Yia Vang as a participate, but he has since had to cancel.)

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 myers@augsburg.edu

2025 Bernhard M. Christensen Symposium
Wednesday September 17th (12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
Hoversten Chapel

Minneapolis boasts a world-class restaurant scene, with local chefs and establishments consistently recognized among the best in the nation. Three of these chefs stand out not only as culinary innovators but also as social entrepreneurs, community organizers, and changemakers. Join us for a conversation with these visionary leaders as they share their wisdom and stories of how they are working each day to heal their communities—and our world.

Featuring
Chef Lachelle Cunningham
of Chelle’s Kitchen, Breaking Bread Cafe, and Healthy Roots Institute

Chef Yia Vang
of Hmong Union Kitchen and Vinai

Chef Sean Sherman
of Owamni and NĀTIFS

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

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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

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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

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

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

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

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/

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

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

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!

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, 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.

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

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!

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

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/

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

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=

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

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!

submitted by engen@augsburg.edu

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

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.