Category: Event Announcements

submitted by zapataaa@augsburg.edu

Students from “Empires and Borderlands in North America” would like to invite the Augsburg community to a special screening of Alvaro Morales’s documentary “Estamos Unidos.” This film documents the intense journey of several hundred migrants from the Guatemala – Mexico Border up to Mexico City, Mexico. The screening will take place in Oren 111, Wednesday, April 16th, from 3:30pm – 5:30pm. Know Your Right info cards will also be available. This community event is being co-sponsored by the Department of History and Department of Critical Race and Ethnicity Studies.

Any questions before or after the screening can be sent to – zapataa@ausburg.edu .

submitted by obeys@augsburg.edu

​Staff volunteers are needed to help make the commencement ceremony on May 9 a meaningful and successful experience for our graduates and their families.

Volunteer Roles Include:
– Accessible Seating Ushers, Greeters, and Wayfinding (4:30-7:30 p.m.) Manage the accessible seating table and seating areas; assist guests with finding a seating location and/or other facilities; hand out programs; provide assistance for wayfinding and/or other needs.
– Greeters, and Wayfinding (4:30–7 p.m.) Greet graduates, faculty, family members, and guests of Commencement at the Target Center; assist families with finding a seating location and/or other facilities; hand out programs; provide assistance for wayfinding and/or other needs.
– Graduate Name Cards (4:30–6:30 p.m.) Staff the graduate name card check-in tables; assist graduates with lining up; provide assistance for wayfinding and/or answering other questions.
– Graduate Ushers (4:30-6:30 p.m.) Staff will be in Expo Hall E helping form processional lines.
– Ticket Resolution (4:30-7:30p.m.) Staff will help with resolving ticket issues in the lobby

Please fill out the staff volunteer form below by April 25 to let us know of your interest. You will receive a follow-up email to confirm your volunteer assignment and provide additional details.

​Staff Volunteer Sign Up Form:

submitted by obeys@augsburg.edu

All faculty are strongly encouraged to participate in the clapping tunnel in full regalia at commencement on May 9. You will not need to reserve a ticket for the ceremony; however, you will need a faculty pass to enter the Convention Center. Please complete the faculty sign-up form below by April 25 to let us know you plan to attend so that your credentials will be available when you arrive.

Faculty Sign Up:

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

The Sverdrup Visiting Scientist Program welcomes Dr. Janet Iwasa, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Utah, where she serves as director of the Genetic Science Learning Center. Her broad goal is to create accurate and compelling molecular and cellular visualizations that will support research, learning and scientific communication. In her Convocation Lecture titled “Visualizing Tiny Worlds,” Dr. Iwasa will discuss how animated models can help us visualize and understand the invisible molecular machines that drive life (Tuesday, April 15, 11:00am, Hoversten Chapel). Please note the Convocation Schedule for adjusted class times on this day.

Dr. Iwasa will also visit with presenters at the Zyzzogeton Student Research Symposium on April 15 and give a technical talk on “Animating Molecular Machines” that will delve into more of the scientific details of her work (Monday, April 14, 5:00pm, Hagfors 150).

Find out more about the Sverdrup Convocation at the link below.

Sverdrup Convocation

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

Augsburg celebrates the creativity and scholarship of undergraduate students with its annual Zyzzogeton Student Research Symposium. The symposium falls at the end of each academic year and is a culmination of achievement featuring work across departments.

This year Zyzzogeton will feature posters from more than 60 undergraduate researchers in the science, social science and humanity disciplines.

Zyzzogeton will take place on Tuesday, April 15, 3 – 4:30pm in Hagfors Center. There will be a convocation schedule for that day and no classes scheduled during the event time, so we hope that all students, faculty and staff are able to attend!

Those who need any disability-related accommodation to fully participate in this event are encouraged to contact University Events at events@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1104. Remember to have the name, date, and time of the event with you when contacting their office. Please allow for sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

Visit the Zyzzogeton website for more information and for a complete list of presenters and research abstracts.

Zyzzogeton Website

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You are welcome to join us for the April meeting of the Embodying Anti-Racism affiliate group. We’ll be meeting Thursday, 17 April from noon until 1pm in Lindell 301. Please feel free to bring your lunch! We’ll be exploring some centering practices and building commitments to each other and to actions in our communities. We look forward to seeing you there! Please email Charles at adamsc@augsburg.edu if you have any questions!

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Join us for our final event to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian refugee resettlement in the US.

Fruits of Our Labor: Refugee Dreams of Futures Past

Join us for a screening and discussion of independent filmmakers Joua Lee Grande and Quyen Nguyen-Le’s selected works, which trace and highlight the various plights of Southeast Asian refugees in the contested new homeland in the United States. As descendants of Hmong and Vietnamese refugees, their films lead us into the world that refugees reclaimed and cultivated, always in need of defense.

Apr 30 | 7-9PM Sateren Auditorium, all are welcome

Be/Coming Home Poster

submitted by gunkel@augsburg.edu

If you are looking for the opportunity to study with sequoias or have lunch with some otters, come to the library on Earth Day! We will be showing relaxing nature documentaries from 10:00-5:00 and also, there will be free bookmarks highlighting local opportunities for you to get involved in taking care of our planet.

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Join us in Hoversten Chapel during Earth Week for an opportunity to process, take seriously, and think hopefully about Climate Change. While the science of what we have to do to stave off and survive climate change is largely settled, it’s cultivating the will to do so that’s the problem. That makes Climate Change a spiritual problem as much as it is a scientific one.

On Monday 4/21 at 10:40, Tara and Tiffany will lead a Mindful Monday chapel that encourages a reconnection with the earth and nature.

On Tuesday 4/22 at 11:30, Prof. Leon van Eck will give a vocation chapel talk centered around his sense and experience of calling to care for the world (and not giving up in the face of climate change).

On Wednesday 4/23 at 10:40 Profs. Nancy Fischer and Lindsay Starck will lead a futurist exercise – having participants imagine years into the future what problems they might face as a result of climate change and how they may be of help.

On Thursday 4/24 at 11:00 Prof. Joe Underhill will talk about Augsburg’s River Semester as an example in alternative lifestyle living, as well as “wandering in the wilderness” during times of political and ecological crisis.

And on Friday 4/25 at 10:40 Prof. Cody Sanders from Luther Seminary will give a lecture/sermon on hope that refuses to be domesticated by our current systems and ways of life.

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

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

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

This event is for STAFF and FACULTY only. If any student groups are interested in hosting a similar event, please contact Jenean Gilmer.

https://forms.gle/iP81oeA4i6hrQKfT9

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

All are welcome to join faculty, staff, and students who are involved in environmental initiatives around campus for a lunch-and-learn style gathering on Earth Day! We’ll share community, eat good food, and hear updates about sustainability work from lots of corners of campus. Free lunch provided.

Sustainability Stories
Tuesday, April 22
12–1:30 p.m.
East Commons

RSVP for Sustainability Stories

submitted by severso5@augsburg.edu

StepUP invites you to celebrate Collegiate Recovery Week! Starting April 14th we’re hosting four events over four days. Let’s thrive together and have a fun Recovery Week!

Wear purple to show your support!

Upcoming events:

Tuesday 04/15 | Naloxone Training
Location: Marshall Room, 1st floor Christenson
Time: 1:45 – 2:45 PM
Student-led, free overdose kit

Wednesday 04/16 | SauceUP | Hot Ones event
Location: Christensen Center, Augsburg Room
Time: 5:00 PM

Thursday 04/17 | SipUP Studio | Craft night
Location: 100 OGC
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM

Registration: https://linktr.ee/stepupprogram

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 pippert@augsburg.edu

Faculty and staff are invited to a drop-in and coffee every Monday (9:45 – 10:45 a.m.) in FOS 171. What a great way to start the work week, so get off your computer and come on over.

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

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

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

This event is for STAFF and FACULTY only. If any student groups are interested in hosting a similar event, please contact Jenean Gilmer.

https://forms.gle/iP81oeA4i6hrQKfT9

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Start your week with Mindful Monday, 20 minutes of being, not doing, in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am. Mindful Monday is led by Tara Mader, Associate Professor of Health, Exercise Science.

submitted by cliftonk@augsburg.edu

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:
Monday Coffee Breaks:
Drop-in and Chat Coffee Times (a gift from the Provost) will be held each Monday (9:45-10:45) in FOS 171 for staff and faculty.
Just pop in, grab some coffee, and chat for a few minutes as you are able through the rest of the semester.

36 Questions for Civic Love:
April 16, 2025 | 5:30–8 p.m.

Groups will leave from campus to make the 10 minute walk/roll to Mixed Blood at 5:30 and 5:45 p.m. Staff, Faculty, and Community Partners all invited. DINNER WILL BE SERVED! CHILDCARE PROVIDED!

More information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePziK63eZFzKtoumAnql1AOi1YpIfRkqtG3LnPRn_EHyGkyA/viewform

Monthly Brown Bag Lunches:
Monthly on the second Tuesday: May 13th at 12pm

Meet monthly for a casual staff lunch. Location to be determined over the summer months.

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/

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

Join the Sabo Center (115) and Interfaith Institute (106) in Oren Gateway Center for a Housewarming Party! The Sabo Center has risen from the underside of Anderson Residence Hall to the delightful and light-filled offices opposite Nabo Cafe. The Interfaith Institute is just down the hall (between the bathroom and vending machine) and we are pleased to welcome you to celebrate with us. There will be arty stuff, space to share your ideas, and PRIZES! Light refreshments will be served.

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Join us in Hoversten Chapel during Earth Week for an opportunity to process, take seriously, and think hopefully about Climate Change. While the science of what we have to do to stave off and survive climate change is largely settled, it’s cultivating the will to do so that’s the problem. That makes Climate Change a spiritual problem as much as it is a scientific one.

On Monday 4/21 at 10:40, Tara and Tiffany will lead a Mindful Monday chapel that encourages a reconnection with the earth and nature.

On Tuesday 4/22 at 11:30, Prof. Leon van Eck will give a vocation chapel talk centered around his sense and experience of calling to care for the world (and not giving up in the face of climate change).

On Wednesday 4/23 at 10:40 Profs. Nancy Fischer and Lindsay Starck will lead a futurist exercise – having participants imagine years into the future what problems they might face as a result of climate change and how they may be of help.

On Thursday 4/24 at 11:00 Prof. Joe Underhill will talk about Augsburg’s River Semester as an example in alternative lifestyle living, as well as “wandering in the wilderness” during times of political and ecological crisis.

And on Friday 4/25 at 10:40 Prof. Cody Sanders from Luther Seminary will give a lecture/sermon on hope that refuses to be domesticated by our current systems and ways of life.

submitted by leejuy@augsburg.edu

Workshop for Any Students interested!
12:30 – 2 pm | Band Room | Registration required!
Theme: Korean Traditional Music and Experiential Learning
Join us for an engaging workshop where musicians from Korea will introduce two key instruments of Korean traditional music:

Gayageum: A plucked zither
Janggu: An hourglass-shaped drum

In this hands-on experience, you will gain insight into these instruments and the diverse genres they are part of. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to interact directly with these instruments and learn to play basic traditional rhythms and folk melodies.

Performance: Korean Music Old & New
5 – 6 pm | Sateren Auditorium | Open to the Public

Experience the rich spectrum of Korean music, from the elegance of traditional court music to the lively expressiveness of folk music, to modern compositions that blend tradition with contemporary innovation. This performance brings together the old and the new, showcasing the enduring beauty of Korean music across generations.

For more information and registration for the workshop, use this link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZUFf-ibssny_QT-Jsa14VhtP0P-bzD5l7dT0funS0g8/edit?tab=t.0

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZUFf-ibssny_QT-Jsa14VhtP0P-bzD5l7dT0funS0g8/edit?tab=t.0

submitted by zapataaa@augsburg.edu

Students from “Empires and Borderlands in North America” would like to invite the Augsburg community to a special screening of Alvaro Morales’s documentary “Estamos Unidos.” This film documents the intense journey of several hundred migrants from the Guatemala – Mexico Border up to Mexico City, Mexico. The screening will take place in Oren 111, Wednesday, April 16th, from 3:30pm – 5:30pm. Know Your Right info cards will also be available. This community event is being co-sponsored by the Department of History and Department of Critical Race and Ethnicity Studies.

Any questions before or after the screening can be sent to – zapataa@ausburg.edu .

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

The Sverdrup Visiting Scientist Program welcomes Dr. Janet Iwasa, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Utah, where she serves as director of the Genetic Science Learning Center. Her broad goal is to create accurate and compelling molecular and cellular visualizations that will support research, learning and scientific communication. In her Convocation Lecture titled “Visualizing Tiny Worlds,” Dr. Iwasa will discuss how animated models can help us visualize and understand the invisible molecular machines that drive life (Tuesday, April 15, 11:00am, Hoversten Chapel). Please note the Convocation Schedule for adjusted class times on this day.

Dr. Iwasa will also visit with presenters at the Zyzzogeton Student Research Symposium on April 15 and give a technical talk on “Animating Molecular Machines” that will delve into more of the scientific details of her work (Monday, April 14, 5:00pm, Hagfors 150).

Find out more about the Sverdrup Convocation at https://www.augsburg.edu/convo/sverdrup/.

Convocation Schedule

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

Augsburg celebrates the creativity and scholarship of undergraduate students with its annual Zyzzogeton Student Research Symposium. The symposium falls at the end of each academic year and is a culmination of achievement featuring work across departments.

This year Zyzzogeton will feature posters from more than 60 undergraduate researchers in the science, social science and humanity disciplines.

Zyzzogeton will take place on Tuesday, April 15, 3 – 4:30pm in Hagfors Center. There will be a convocation schedule for that day and no classes scheduled during the event time, so we hope that all students, faculty and staff are able to attend!

Those who need any disability-related accommodation to fully participate in this event are encouraged to contact University Events at events@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1104. Remember to have the name, date, and time of the event with you when contacting their office. Please allow for sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

Visit the Zyzzogeton website for more information.

Zyzzogeton Website

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

All faculty and staff are invited to May Focused Conversation at noon today. Associate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer John Coskran will present an overview of Augsburg’s budget development process and financial targets for FY2025–26.

Monday, April 14, 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 phalp1@augsburg.edu

Build a Bird House, anyone? Let’s give those birdies some home 🙂 Join us next week!

Wednesday, April 16th
Time: 10:30am-11:30am
Location: CWC Group Room

*Limited supplies*

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

submitted by boerger@augsburg.edu

YOU’RE INVITED TO:

“SOMETHING SO RIGHT”

PRESENTED BY

AUGSBURG STUDENT COMPOSERS & CHORAL SINGERS

COACHED & DIRECTED BY

DRS. MARK ELLIOT BERGMAN, SHEKELA WANYAMA, AND KRISTINA BOERGER

ON APRIL 14TH AT 7:00 IN HOVERSTEN CHAPEL

FEATURING GUEST PERFORMANCES BY

TED GODBOUT, PIANO
DAVE SCHMALENBERGER, DRUMS
THE MIRANDOLA ENSEMBLE
HAMLINE A CAPPELLA CHOIR

IN

WORLD PREMIERES BY COMPOSERS IN MINNESOTA & NORWAY
CONTEMPORARY CHAMBER MUSIC FOR MIXED VOICES A CAPPELLA
ORIGINAL MUSIC FOR PIANO SOLO, PIANO-FLUTE DUET, & SATB VOICES WITH PIANO
SETTINGS OF POETRY BY WALT WHITMAN AND WILLIAM HALVERSON
CHORAL SONGS OF LOVE & RESISTANCE
ARRANGED VOCAL JAZZ & POP
BAROQUE OPERA ARIA
AFRICAN AMERICAN SPIRITUAL
VOCAL HARMONY FROM BULGARIA, MADAGASCAR, & SOUTH AFRICA

https://www.augsburg.edu/music/events/

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am for Luke Silburn’s senior chapel service.

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Join us in Hoversten Chapel during Earth Week for an opportunity to process, take seriously, and think hopefully about Climate Change. While the science of what we have to do to stave off and survive climate change is largely settled, it’s cultivating the will to do so that’s the problem. That makes Climate Change a spiritual problem as much as it is a scientific one.

On Monday 4/21 at 10:40, Tara and Tiffany will lead a Mindful Monday chapel that encourages a reconnection with the earth and nature.

On Tuesday 4/22 at 11:30, Prof. Leon van Eck will give a vocation chapel talk centered around his sense and experience of calling to care for the world (and not giving up in the face of climate change).

On Wednesday 4/23 at 10:40 Profs. Nancy Fischer and Lindsay Starck will lead a futurist exercise – having participants imagine years into the future what problems they might face as a result of climate change and how they may be of help.

On Thursday 4/24 at 11:00 Prof. Joe Underhill will talk about Augsburg’s River Semester as an example in alternative lifestyle living, as well as “wandering in the wilderness” during times of political and ecological crisis.

And on Friday 4/25 at 10:40 Prof. Cody Sanders from Luther Seminary will give a lecture/sermon on hope that refuses to be domesticated by our current systems and ways of life.

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

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

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

This event is for STAFF and FACULTY only. If any student groups are interested in hosting a similar event, please contact Jenean Gilmer.

https://forms.gle/iP81oeA4i6hrQKfT9

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

All faculty and staff are invited to May Focused Conversation on Monday, April 14. Associate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer John Coskran will present an overview of Augsburg’s budget development process and financial targets for FY2025–26.

Monday, April 14, 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 boerger@augsburg.edu

YOU’RE INVITED TO:

“SOMETHING SO RIGHT”

PRESENTED BY

AUGSBURG STUDENT COMPOSERS & CHORAL SINGERS

COACHED & DIRECTED BY

DRS. MARK ELLIOT BERGMAN, SHEKELA WANYAMA, AND KRISTINA BOERGER

ON APRIL 14TH AT 7:00 IN HOVERSTEN CHAPEL

FEATURING GUEST PERFORMANCES BY

TED GODBOUT, PIANO
DAVE SCHMALENBERGER, DRUMS
THE MIRANDOLA ENSEMBLE
HAMLINE A CAPPELLA CHOIR

IN

WORLD PREMIERES BY COMPOSERS IN MINNESOTA & NORWAY
CONTEMPORARY CHAMBER MUSIC FOR MIXED VOICES A CAPPELLA
ORIGINAL MUSIC FOR PIANO SOLO, PIANO-FLUTE DUET, & SATB VOICES WITH PIANO
SETTINGS OF POETRY BY WALT WHITMAN AND WILLIAM HALVERSON
CHORAL SONGS OF LOVE & RESISTANCE
ARRANGED VOCAL JAZZ & POP
BAROQUE OPERA ARIA
AFRICAN AMERICAN SPIRITUAL
VOCAL HARMONY FROM BULGARIA, MADAGASCAR, & SOUTH AFRICA

https://www.augsburg.edu/music/events/

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

All are welcome to join faculty, staff, and students who are involved in environmental initiatives around campus for a lunch-and-learn style gathering on Earth Day! We’ll share community, eat good food, and hear updates about sustainability work from lots of corners of campus. Free lunch provided.

Sustainability Stories
Tuesday, April 22
12–1:30 p.m.
East Commons

RSVP for Sustainability Stories

submitted by severso5@augsburg.edu

StepUP invites you to celebrate Collegiate Recovery Week! Starting April 14th we’re hosting four events over four days. Let’s thrive together and have a fun Recovery Week!

Wear purple to show your support!

Monday 04/14 | Bags & BBQ | Recovery Week kickoff
Location: Murphy Square
Time: 4:30 – 6:30 PM

Tuesday 04/15 | Naloxone Training | Student-led
Location: Announced post registration via email
Time: 1:45 – 2:45 PM

Wednesday 04/16 | SauceUP | Hot Ones event
Location: Christensen Center, Augsburg Room
Time: 5:00 PM

Thursday 04/17 | SipUP Studio | Craft night
Location: 100 OGC
Time: 7:00

Details and Registration: https://linktr.ee/stepupprogram

Registration space limited

submitted by obeys@augsburg.edu

​Staff volunteers are needed to help make the commencement ceremony on May 9 a meaningful and successful experience for our graduates and their families.

Volunteer Roles Include:
– Accessible Seating Ushers, Greeters, and Wayfinding (4:30-7:30 p.m.) Manage the accessible seating table and seating areas; assist guests with finding a seating location and/or other facilities; hand out programs; provide assistance for wayfinding and/or other needs.
– Greeters, and Wayfinding (4:30–7 p.m.) Greet graduates, faculty, family members, and guests of Commencement at the Target Center; assist families with finding a seating location and/or other facilities; hand out programs; provide assistance for wayfinding and/or other needs.
– Graduate Name Cards (4:30–6:30 p.m.) Staff the graduate name card check-in tables; assist graduates with lining up; provide assistance for wayfinding and/or answering other questions.
– Graduate Ushers (4:30-6:30 p.m.) Staff will be in Expo Hall E helping form processional lines.
– Ticket Resolution (4:30-7:30p.m.) Staff will help with resolving ticket issues in the lobby

Please fill out the staff volunteer form below by April 25 to let us know of your interest. You will receive a follow-up email to confirm your volunteer assignment and provide additional details.

Staff Volunteer Sign Up Form:

submitted by obeys@augsburg.edu

All faculty are strongly encouraged to participate in the clapping tunnel in full regalia at commencement on May 9. You will not need to reserve a ticket for the ceremony; however, you will need a faculty pass to enter the Convention Center. Please complete the faculty sign-up form below by April 25 to let us know you plan to attend so that your credentials will be available when you arrive.

Faculty Sign Up:

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

Join the Sabo Center (115) and Interfaith Institute (106) in Oren Gateway Center for a Housewarming Party! The Sabo Center has risen from the underside of Anderson Residence Hall to the delightful and light-filled offices opposite Nabo Cafe. The Interfaith Institute is just down the hall (between the bathroom and vending machine) and we are pleased to welcome you to celebrate with us. There will be arty stuff, space to share your ideas, and PRIZES! Light refreshments will be served.

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

All faculty and staff are invited to May Focused Conversation next Monday, April 14. Associate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer John Coskran will present an overview of Augsburg’s budget development process and financial targets for FY2025–26.

Monday, April 14, 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 obeys@augsburg.edu

​Staff volunteers are needed to help make the commencement ceremony on May 9 a meaningful and successful experience for our graduates and their families.

Volunteer Roles Include:
– Accessible Seating Ushers, Greeters, and Wayfinding (4:30-7:30 p.m.) Manage the accessible seating table and seating areas; assist guests with finding a seating location and/or other facilities; hand out programs; provide assistance for wayfinding and/or other needs.
– Greeters, and Wayfinding (4:30–7 p.m.) Greet graduates, faculty, family members, and guests of Commencement at the Target Center; assist families with finding a seating location and/or other facilities; hand out programs; provide assistance for wayfinding and/or other needs.
– Graduate Name Cards (4:30–6:30 p.m.) Staff the graduate name card check-in tables; assist graduates with lining up; provide assistance for wayfinding and/or answering other questions.
– Graduate Ushers (4:30-6:30 p.m.) Staff will be in Expo Hall E helping form processional lines.
– Ticket Resolution (4:30-7:30p.m.) Staff will help with resolving ticket issues in the lobby

Please fill out the staff volunteer form below by April 25 to let us know of your interest. You will receive a follow-up email to confirm your volunteer assignment and provide additional details.

Staff Volunteer Sign Up form

submitted by obeys@augsburg.edu

All faculty are strongly encouraged to participate in the clapping tunnel in full regalia at commencement on May 9. You will not need to reserve a ticket for the ceremony; however, you will need a faculty pass to enter the Convention Center. Please complete the faculty sign-up form below by April 25 to let us know you plan to attend so that your credentials will be available when you arrive.

Faculty Sign-up Form

submitted by carrigan@augsburg.edu

Come meet employer, Shakir Consulting Services, today in the Christensen Center lobby from 10am-2pm. Shakir Consulting Services is a social services agency that contracts with Ramsey, Washington, and Hennepin County to provide cultural specific case management and in-home supports.

Employer Tabling: Shakir Consulting Services

submitted by carrigan@augsburg.edu

Today! Come meet employer, Dev10, who will be in the Christensen Center Lobby from 11am-1pm.

Dev10 helps passionate college graduates launch careers in tech with no coding experience required. We provide paid training in software development and data engineering, then place our associates in full-time roles with top companies. Dev10 gives businesses access to ready-to-work talent and provides graduates with the skills and experience to succeed in tech.

Employer Tabling: Dev10

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

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

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

This event is for STAFF and FACULTY only. If any student groups are interested in hosting a similar event, please contact Jenean Gilmer.

https://forms.gle/iP81oeA4i6hrQKfT9

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Augsburg’s annual Queer Prom is this Saturday! Join us in East Commons at 7pm on the second floor of Christensen Center for light food and beverages, music courtesy of DJs Trinket and Jinxx, and drag performances from Oliver Yew and Cia Vanity. There will also be a photo booth to take pictures, and feel free to invite your friends, even if they’re not Augsburg students. The theme is Renaissance, so get on your best Ren Faire/Medieval/Royalty outfit on and join the celebration! If you would like outfit inspiration, please check QIPOC’s instagram page @augsburg.qipoc. If you don’t have anything to fit the theme, no worries, we’d still love to see you there!

Additionally, if you would like to nominate someone (or yourself) for Queer Prom Royalty, you can do so here: https://forms.gle/a5fRQZhoTVTG3pDt7. Sashes will be given out to the full court, and crowns will be given out to the two royal winners.

Please note: weapon props are unfortunately NOT allowed. Please leave your sword at home, no matter what it’s made of.

Auggie Life page

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Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:30 am to hear Lucas Carlson, our pastoral intern, preach, and Em Kirkpatrick sing “Beau Soir.”

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The Sverdrup Visiting Scientist Program welcomes Dr. Janet Iwasa, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Utah, where she serves as director of the Genetic Science Learning Center. Her broad goal is to create accurate and compelling molecular and cellular visualizations that will support research, learning and scientific communication. In her Convocation Lecture titled “Visualizing Tiny Worlds,” Dr. Iwasa will discuss how animated models can help us visualize and understand the invisible molecular machines that drive life (Tuesday, April 15, 11:00am, Hoversten Chapel). Please note the Convocation Schedule for adjusted class times on this day.

Dr. Iwasa will also visit with presenters at the Zyzzogeton Student Research Symposium on April 15 and give a technical talk on “Animating Molecular Machines” that will delve into more of the scientific details of her work (Monday, April 14, 5:00pm, Hagfors 150).

Find out more about the Sverdrup Convocation at https://www.augsburg.edu/convo/sverdrup/.

Convocation Schedule

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Augsburg celebrates the creativity and scholarship of undergraduate students with its annual Zyzzogeton Student Research Symposium. The symposium falls at the end of each academic year and is a culmination of achievement featuring work across departments.

This year Zyzzogeton will feature posters from more than 60 undergraduate researchers in the science, social science and humanity disciplines.

Zyzzogeton will take place on Tuesday, April 15, 3 – 4:30pm in Hagfors Center. There will be a convocation schedule for that day and no classes scheduled during the event time, so we hope that all students, faculty and staff are able to attend!

Those who need any disability-related accommodation to fully participate in this event are encouraged to contact University Events at events@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1104. Remember to have the name, date, and time of the event with you when contacting their office. Please allow for sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

Visit the Zyzzogeton website for more information.

Zyzzogeton Website

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Join Augsburg University Student Ministry this Saturday April 12th from 12:00PM – 4:00PM for a few hours of community and cooking. We’ll be moving furniture around in the Foss Chapel area to spruce things up and we’ll also be cooking sambusa in the food lab. We’ll have music, games, and coloring activities as well. We would love to see you there!

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The Augsburg Board Game Club has received over $10,000 in brand new board games donated from local and national publishers! Join us in Hagfors 150, Saturday April 12th any time from noon to 10PM for a day of board game fun. We have free board games to giveaway for the first 30 people people through the door and more giveaways throughout the day. Tickets are $10 for Augsburg students and all proceeds towards supporting projects on campus.

To kick off Auggiecon 25 we are happy to welcome guest speaker and local game designer Patrick Leder. Patrick is the founder of Leder Games, a Saint Paul based board game company. They’ve created favorites such as ROOT: A Game of Woodland Might and Right, ARCS: Conflict & Collapse in the Reach, OATH: Chronicles of Empire & Exile, and more. Patrick Leder will be answering questions and bringing giveaways of his own to a catered Q and A lunch in Hagfors 150 from 11:00AM – 11:45AM, Saturday April 12th. Tickets for the lunch are $25. We would love to see you there!

Purchase your tickets here!

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YOU’RE INVITED TO:

“SOMETHING SO RIGHT”

PRESENTED BY

AUGSBURG STUDENT COMPOSERS & CHORAL SINGERS

COACHED & DIRECTED BY

DRS. MARK ELLIOT BERGMAN, SHEKELA WANYAMA, AND KRISTINA BOERGER

ON APRIL 14TH AT 7:00 IN HOVERSTEN CHAPEL

FEATURING GUEST PERFORMANCES BY

TED GODBOUT, PIANO
DAVE SCHMALENBERGER, DRUMS
THE MIRANDOLA ENSEMBLE
HAMLINE A CAPPELLA CHOIR

IN

WORLD PREMIERES BY COMPOSERS IN MINNESOTA & NORWAY
CONTEMPORARY CHAMBER MUSIC FOR MIXED VOICES A CAPPELLA
ORIGINAL MUSIC FOR PIANO SOLO, PIANO-FLUTE DUET, & SATB VOICES WITH PIANO
SETTINGS OF POETRY BY WALT WHITMAN AND WILLIAM HALVERSON
CHORAL SONGS OF LOVE & RESISTANCE
ARRANGED VOCAL JAZZ & POP
BAROQUE OPERA ARIA
AFRICAN AMERICAN SPIRITUAL
VOCAL HARMONY FROM BULGARIA, MADAGASCAR, & SOUTH AFRICA

https://www.augsburg.edu/music/events/

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StepUP invites you to celebrate Collegiate Recovery Week! Starting April 14th we’re hosting four events over four days. Let’s thrive together and have a fun Recovery Week!

Wear purple to show your support!

Monday 04/14 | Bags & BBQ | Recovery Week kickoff
Location: Murphy Square
Time: 4:30 – 6:30 PM

Tuesday 04/15 | Naloxone Training | Student-led
Location: Announced post registration via email
Time: 1:45 – 2:45 PM

Wednesday 04/16 | SauceUP | Hot Ones event
Location: Christensen Center, Augsburg Room
Time: 5:00 PM

Thursday 04/17 | SipUP Studio | Craft night
Location: 100 OGC
Time: 7:00

Details and Registration: https://linktr.ee/stepupprogram

Registration space limited

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Staff volunteers are needed to help make the commencement ceremony on May 9 a meaningful and successful experience for our graduates and their families.

Volunteer Roles Include:
– Accessible Seating Ushers, Greeters, and Wayfinding (4:30-7:30 p.m.) Manage the accessible seating table and seating areas; assist guests with finding a seating location and/or other facilities; hand out programs; provide assistance for wayfinding and/or other needs.
– Greeters, and Wayfinding (4:30–7 p.m.) Greet graduates, faculty, family members, and guests of Commencement at the Target Center; assist families with finding a seating location and/or other facilities; hand out programs; provide assistance for wayfinding and/or other needs.
– Graduate Name Cards (4:30–6:30 p.m.) Staff the graduate name card check-in tables; assist graduates with lining up; provide assistance for wayfinding and/or answering other questions.
– Graduate Ushers (4:30-6:30 p.m.) Staff will be in Expo Hall E helping form processional lines.
– Ticket Resolution (4:30-7:30p.m.) Staff will help with resolving ticket issues in the lobby

Please fill out the staff volunteer form below by April 25 to let us know of your interest. You will receive a follow-up email to confirm your volunteer assignment and provide additional details.

Staff Volunteer Sign Up Form

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All faculty are strongly encouraged to participate in the clapping tunnel in full regalia at commencement on May 9. You will not need to reserve a ticket for the ceremony; however, you will need a faculty pass to enter the Convention Center. Please complete the faculty sign-up form below by April 25 to let us know you plan to attend so that your credentials will be available when you arrive.

Faculty Sign Up here

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All are welcome to join faculty, staff, and students who are involved in environmental initiatives around campus for a lunch-and-learn style gathering on Earth Day! We’ll share community, eat good food, and hear updates about sustainability work from lots of corners of campus. Free lunch provided.

Sustainability Stories
Tuesday, April 22
12–1:30 p.m.
East Commons

RSVP for Sustainability Stories

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Professor Najeeba Syeed will be the guest lecturer for East Tennessee State University’s annual religion and civility lecture. The lecture is free and open to the public.

Date/Time/Place: Wednesday, April 9th, 7:00 pm via Zoom
Topic: Helping Hurting Communities: Religion and Humanitarian Responses in Times of Disaster

Topic details: Faith communities often serve critical roles in disaster response efforts. Drawing from the recent Los Angeles wildfires, Prof. Syeed will explore how faith communities have navigated this shared crisis, forging new relationships and partnerships in the process. What factors facilitated these collaborations? Will the spirit of solidarity persist beyond the immediate recovery? And how do faith traditions inform the moral imperative to aid others in times of catastrophe?

Registration Link

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YOU’RE INVITED TO:

“SOMETHING SO RIGHT”

PRESENTED BY

AUGSBURG STUDENT COMPOSERS & CHORAL SINGERS

COACHED & DIRECTED BY

DRS. MARK ELLIOT BERGMAN, SHEKELA WANYAMA, AND KRISTINA BOERGER

ON APRIL 14TH AT 7:00 IN HOVERSTEN CHAPEL

FEATURING GUEST PERFORMANCES BY

TED GODBOUT, PIANO
DAVE SCHMALENBERGER, DRUMS
THE MIRANDOLA ENSEMBLE
HAMLINE A CAPPELLA CHOIR

IN

WORLD PREMIERES BY COMPOSERS IN MINNESOTA & NORWAY
CONTEMPORARY CHAMBER MUSIC FOR MIXED VOICES A CAPPELLA
ORIGINAL MUSIC FOR PIANO SOLO, PIANO-FLUTE DUET, & SATB VOICES WITH PIANO
SETTINGS OF POETRY BY WALT WHITMAN AND WILLIAM HALVERSON
CHORAL SONGS OF LOVE & RESISTANCE
ARRANGED VOCAL JAZZ & POP
BAROQUE OPERA ARIA
AFRICAN AMERICAN SPIRITUAL
VOCAL HARMONY FROM BULGARIA, MADAGASCAR, & SOUTH AFRICA

https://www.augsburg.edu/music/events/

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The Sverdrup Visiting Scientist Program welcomes Dr. Janet Iwasa, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Utah, where she serves as director of the Genetic Science Learning Center. Her broad goal is to create accurate and compelling molecular and cellular visualizations that will support research, learning and scientific communication. In her Convocation Lecture titled “Visualizing Tiny Worlds,” Dr. Iwasa will discuss how animated models can help us visualize and understand the invisible molecular machines that drive life (Tuesday, April 15, 11:00am, Hoversten Chapel). Please note the Convocation Schedule for adjusted class times on this day.

Dr. Iwasa will also visit with presenters at the Zyzzogeton Student Research Symposium on April 15 and give a technical talk on “Animating Molecular Machines” that will delve into more of the scientific details of her work (Monday, April 14, 5:00pm, Hagfors 150).

Find out more about the Sverdrup Convocation at https://www.augsburg.edu/convo/sverdrup/.

Convocation Schedule

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Workshop for All Music Students
12:30 – 2 pm | Band Room | Register here!
Theme: Korean Traditional Music and Experiential Learning
Join us for an engaging workshop where musicians from Korea will introduce two key instruments of Korean traditional music:

Gayageum: A plucked zither
Janggu: An hourglass-shaped drum

In this hands-on experience, you will gain insight into these instruments and the diverse genres they are part of. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to interact directly with these instruments and learn to play basic traditional rhythms and folk melodies.

Performance: Korean Music Old & New
5 – 6 pm | Sateren Auditorium | Open to the Public

Experience the rich spectrum of Korean music, from the elegance of traditional court music to the lively expressiveness of folk music, to modern compositions that blend tradition with contemporary innovation. This performance brings together the old and the new, showcasing the enduring beauty of Korean music across generations.

For more information and registration for the workshop, use this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZUFf-ibssny_QT-Jsa14VhtP0P-bzD5l7dT0funS0g8/edit?usp=sharing

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZUFf-ibssny_QT-Jsa14VhtP0P-bzD5l7dT0funS0g8/edit?usp=sharing

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

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

This event is for STAFF and FACULTY only. If any student groups are interested in hosting a similar event, please contact Jenean Gilmer.

https://forms.gle/iP81oeA4i6hrQKfT9

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Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am to hear Dr. Anantanand Rambachan, Professor Emeritus, St. Olaf College, and Board of Directors, Minnesota Multifaith Network, share stories from Hinduism as part of the “Living Stories” series where each month we hear stories from across traditions. “Living Stories” is a series co-hosted by the Department of Religion and Philosophy, Augsburg Interfaith Institute, and Campus Ministry.

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The Baccalaureate Service will be Sunday, May 4, @ 11am in Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center. Baccalaureate is a celebration service of music and word, held for the graduating class and friends and family, celebrating the completion of your studies at Augsburg. Graduating students should wear their cap and gown and may sit with their family or guests in any available seats. This year we will again join with the Trinity Lutheran Congregation. At the Baccalaureate service, graduates will receive a blessing blanket. Seniors, sign up to be part of the processional party!

Processional Party Sign Up Form

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All faculty and staff are invited to May Focused Conversation next Monday, April 14. Associate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer John Coskran will present an overview of Augsburg’s budget development process and financial targets for FY2025–26.

Monday, April 14, 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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Augsburg celebrates the creativity and scholarship of undergraduate students with its annual Zyzzogeton Student Research Symposium. The symposium falls at the end of each academic year and is a culmination of achievement featuring work across departments.

This year Zyzzogeton will feature posters from more than 60 undergraduate researchers in the science, social science and humanity disciplines.

Zyzzogeton will take place on Tuesday, April 15, 3 – 4:30pm in Hagfors Center. There will be a convocation schedule for that day and no classes scheduled during the event time, so we hope that all students, faculty and staff are able to attend!

Those who need any disability-related accommodation to fully participate in this event are encouraged to contact University Events at events@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1104. Remember to have the name, date, and time of the event with you when contacting their office. Please allow for sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

Visit the Zyzzogeton website for more information.

Zyzzogeton Website

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Join us in Hoversten Chapel during Earth Week for an opportunity to process, take seriously, and think hopefully about Climate Change. While the science of what we have to do to stave off and survive climate change is largely settled, it’s cultivating the will to do so that’s the problem. That makes Climate Change a spiritual problem as much as it is a scientific one.

On Monday 4/21 at 10:40, Tara and Tiffany will lead a Mindful Monday chapel that encourages a reconnection with the earth and nature.

On Tuesday 4/22 at 11:30, Prof. Leon van Eck will give a vocation chapel talk centered around his sense and experience of calling to care for the world (and not giving up in the face of climate change).

On Wednesday 4/23 at 10:40 Profs. Nancy Fischer and Lindsay Starck will lead a futurist exercise – having participants imagine years into the future what problems they might face as a result of climate change and how they may be of help.

On Thursday 4/24 at 11:00 Prof. Joe Underhill will talk about Augsburg’s River Semester as an example in alternative lifestyle living, as well as “wandering in the wilderness” during times of political and ecological crisis.

And on Friday 4/25 at 10:40 Prof. Cody Sanders from Luther Seminary will give a lecture/sermon on hope that refuses to be domesticated by our current systems and ways of life.

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Join Augsburg University Student Ministry this Saturday April 12th from 12:00PM – 4:00PM for a few hours of community and cooking. We’ll be moving furniture around in the Foss Chapel area to spruce things up and we’ll also be cooking sambusa in the food lab. We’ll have music, games, and coloring activities as well. We would love to see you there!

submitted by mcdona14@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg Board Game Club has received over $10,000 in brand new board games donated from local and national publishers! Join us in Hagfors 150, Saturday April 12th any time from noon to 10PM for a day of board game fun. We have free board games to giveaway for the first 30 people people through the door and more giveaways throughout the day. Tickets are $10 for Augsburg students and all proceeds towards supporting projects on campus.

To kick off Auggiecon 25 we are happy to welcome guest speaker and local game designer Patrick Leder. Patrick is the founder of Leder Games, a Saint Paul based board game company. They’ve created favorites such as ROOT: A Game of Woodland Might and Right, ARCS: Conflict & Collapse in the Reach, OATH: Chronicles of Empire & Exile, and more. Patrick Leder will be answering questions and bringing giveaways of his own to a catered Q and A lunch in Hagfors 150 from 11:00AM – 11:45AM, Saturday April 12th. Tickets for the lunch are $25. We would love to see you there!

Purchase your tickets here!

Augsburg’s annual Queer Prom is this Saturday! Join us in East Commons on the second floor of Christensen Center for light food and beverages, music courtesy of DJs Trinket and Jinxx, and drag performances from Oliver Yew and Cia Vanity. There will also be a photo booth to take pictures, and feel free to invite your friends, even if they’re not Augsburg students. The theme is Renaissance, so get on your best Ren Faire/Medieval/Royalty outfit on and join the celebration! If you would like outfit inspiration, please check QIPOC’s instagram page @augsburg.qipoc. If you don’t have anything to fit the theme, no worries, we’d still love to see you there!

Additionally, if you would like to nominate someone (or yourself) for Queer Prom Royalty, you can do so here: https://forms.gle/a5fRQZhoTVTG3pDt7. Sashes will be given out to the full court, and crowns will be given out to the two royal winners.

Please note: weapon props are unfortunately NOT allowed. Please leave your sword at home, no matter what it’s made of.

Auggie Life Page

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Join us in Hoversten Chapel during Earth Week for an opportunity to process, take seriously, and think hopefully about Climate Change. While the science of what we have to do to stave off and survive climate change is largely settled, it’s cultivating the will to do so that’s the problem. That makes Climate Change a spiritual problem as much as it is a scientific one.

During the week, we’ll hear from:

On Monday 4/21 at 10:40, Tara and Tiffany will lead a Mindful Monday chapel that encourages a reconnection with the earth and nature.

On Tuesday 4/22 at 11:30, Prof. Leon van Eck will give a vocation chapel talk centered around his sense and experience of calling to care for the world (and not giving up in the face of climate change).

On Wednesday 4/23 at 10:40 Profs. Nancy Fischer and Lindsay Starck will lead a futurist exercise – having participants imagine years into the future what problems they might face as a result of climate change and how they may be of help.

On Thursday 4/24 at 11:00 Prof. Joe Underhill will talk about Augsburg’s River Semester as an example in alternative lifestyle living, as well as “wandering in the wilderness” during times of political and ecological crisis.

And on Friday 4/25 at 10:40 Prof. Cody Sanders from Luther Seminary will give a lecture/sermon on hope that refuses to be domesticated by our current systems and ways of life.

submitted by leejuy@augsburg.edu

Workshop for All Music Students
12:30 – 2 pm | Music Building, Band Room | Register here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FtSKVKowhwXdJmQLFotNrmcpSNni9U_u3_hcxtkogEU/edit?gid=0#gid=0!
Theme: Korean Traditional Music and Experiential Learning
Join us for an engaging workshop where musicians from Korea will introduce two key instruments of Korean traditional music:

Gayageum: A plucked zither
Janggu: An hourglass-shaped drum

In this hands-on experience, you will gain insight into these instruments and the diverse genres they are part of. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to interact directly with these instruments and learn to play basic traditional rhythms and folk melodies.

Performance: Korean Music Old & New
5 – 6 pm | Sateren Auditorium | Open to the Public

Experience the rich spectrum of Korean music, from the elegance of traditional court music to the lively expressiveness of folk music, to modern compositions that blend tradition with contemporary innovation. This performance brings together the old and the new, showcasing the enduring beauty of Korean music across generations.

https://www.augsburg.edu/creativearts/events-calendar/

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Please join us in Hoversten Chapel on Wednesday at 10:40 for the final “Living Stories” chapel of the semester. Today, Dr. Anantanand Rambachan, Professor Emeritus, St. Olaf College, and Board of Directors, Minnesota Multifaith Network, will share stories from his Hindu tradition. “Living Stories” is a series co-hosted by the Department of Religion and Philosophy, Augsburg Interfaith Institute, and Campus Ministry where we hear stories of commitment from across traditions.

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

The Sverdrup Visiting Scientist Program welcomes Dr. Janet Iwasa, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Utah, where she serves as director of the Genetic Science Learning Center. Her broad goal is to create accurate and compelling molecular and cellular visualizations that will support research, learning and scientific communication. In her Convocation Lecture titled “Visualizing Tiny Worlds,” Dr. Iwasa will discuss how animated models can help us visualize and understand the invisible molecular machines that drive life (Tuesday, April 15, 11:00am, Hoversten Chapel). Please note the Convocation Schedule for adjusted class times on this day.

Dr. Iwasa will also visit with presenters at the Zyzzogeton Student Research Symposium on April 15 and give a technical talk on “Animating Molecular Machines” that will delve into more of the scientific details of her work (Monday, April 14, 5:00pm, Hagfors 150).

Find out more about the Sverdrup Convocation at https://www.augsburg.edu/convo/sverdrup/.

Convocation Schedule

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Meet for a casual staff lunch in The Commons to connect with old friends and meet new ones. Bring your own lunch or grab one from the cafeteria.

Staff senate hosts this causal monthly lunch on the second Tuesday at noon.

See you there!

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Professor Najeeba Syeed will be the guest lecturer for East Tennessee State University’s annual religion and civility lecture. The lecture is free and open to the public.

Date/Time/Place: Wednesday, April 9th, 7:00 pm via Zoom
Topic: Helping Hurting Communities: Religion and Humanitarian Responses in Times of Disaster

Topic details: Faith communities often serve critical roles in disaster response efforts. Drawing from the recent Los Angeles wildfires, Prof. Syeed will explore how faith communities have navigated this shared crisis, forging new relationships and partnerships in the process. What factors facilitated these collaborations? Will the spirit of solidarity persist beyond the immediate recovery? And how do faith traditions inform the moral imperative to aid others in times of catastrophe?

Registration Link

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Join us from 11:30 am to 11:50 am in Hoversten Chapel for the next installment of our Uncovering Vocation series. Bob Groven, Professor of Communication Studies, Film, and New Media and Assistant Director of Faculty Development, will reflect on his personal vocation journey. Come and hear more about Bob and how we are called to live our lives for the sake of the world.

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Augsburg celebrates the creativity and scholarship of undergraduate students with its annual Zyzzogeton Student Research Symposium. The symposium falls at the end of each academic year and is a culmination of achievement featuring work across departments.

This year Zyzzogeton will feature posters from more than 60 undergraduate researchers in the science, social science and humanity disciplines.

Zyzzogeton will take place on Tuesday, April 15, 3 – 4:30pm in Hagfors Center. There will be a convocation schedule for that day and no classes scheduled during the event time, so we hope that all students, faculty and staff are able to attend!

Those who need any disability-related accommodation to fully participate in this event are encouraged to contact University Events at events@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1104. Remember to have the name, date, and time of the event with you when contacting their office. Please allow for sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

Visit the Zyzzogeton website for more information.

Zyzzogeton Website

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Come meet employer, Viking Electric, in the Christensen Center lobby from 10am-1pm on Wednesday, April 9.

Viking Electric is a wholesale distributor based in Minneapolis with opportunities throughout MN, WI and Chicago, IL. They offer local summer/fall seasonal opportunities for students looking for work. They also offer career opportunities for those interested in business/sales/marketing/operations/etc.

Viking Electric’s STEP Program is a great opportunity for college graduates to gain experience in an exciting industry with competitive pay and benefits.

Employer Tabling: Viking Electric

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Student Financial Services and Lindell Library are teaming up to help you complete your FAFSA or MN Dream Act application before the new July 31st deadline. Join us on today, April 8th, from 3:00–4:30 PM on the first floor of the library for expert guidance—plus free snacks!

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Paradise Park Zoo
by Savannah Reich
directed by Alex Barreto Hathaway

April 11–12 | 7 p.m.
April 24–26 | 7 p.m.
April 27 | 3 p.m.

The animals at the zoo are very busy—experimenting with meditation, processing their relationships, honing their wilderness survival skills, hosting community meetings, arguing about doors. No one is talking about the cages. The cages are not important…or are they?

Paradise Park Zoo is a dark-comedy that follows a group of zoo animals as they struggle to free themselves from their own cages. This fantastical dark-comedy critiques our lack-luster dating pool, our ineffective work meetings, and how our people-pleasing tendencies are caging the true and wild animal within.

Complete with a live band, group dance numbers, and several public break-ups, Paradise Park Zoo is a theatrical event not to be missed.

Opening night this Friday – get your tickets here!

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Join Augsburg University Student Ministry this Saturday April 12th from 12:00PM – 4:00PM for a few hours of community and cooking. We’ll be moving furniture around in the Foss Chapel area to spruce things up and we’ll also be cooking sambusa in the food lab. We’ll have music, games, and coloring activities as well. We would love to see you there!

submitted by mcdona14@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg Board Game Club has received over $10,000 in brand new board games donated from local and national publishers! Join us in Hagfors 150, Saturday April 12th any time from noon to 10PM for a day of board game fun. We have free board games to giveaway for the first 30 people people through the door and more giveaways throughout the day. Tickets are $10 for Augsburg students and all proceeds towards supporting projects on campus.

To kick off Auggiecon 25 we are happy to welcome guest speaker and local game designer Patrick Leder. Patrick is the founder of Leder Games, a Saint Paul based board game company. They’ve created favorites such as ROOT: A Game of Woodland Might and Right, ARCS: Conflict & Collapse in the Reach, OATH: Chronicles of Empire & Exile, and more. Patrick Leder will be answering questions and bringing giveaways of his own to a catered Q and A lunch in Hagfors 150 from 11:00AM – 11:45AM, Saturday April 12th. Tickets for the lunch are $25. We would love to see you there!

Purchase your tickets here!

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

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

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

https://forms.gle/iP81oeA4i6hrQKfT9

submitted by mcdona14@augsburg.edu

The Augsburg Board Game Club has received over $10,000 in brand new board games donated from local and national publishers! Join us in Hagfors 150, Saturday April 12th any time from noon to 10PM for a day of board game fun. We have free board games to giveaway for the first 30 people people through the door and more giveaways throughout the day. Tickets are $10 for Augsburg students and all proceeds towards supporting projects on campus.
To kick off Auggiecon 25 we are happy to welcome guest speaker and local game designer Patrick Leder. Patrick is the founder of Leder Games, a Saint Paul based board game company. They’ve created favorites such as ROOT: A Game of Woodland Might and Right, ARCS: Conflict & Collapse in the Reach, OATH: Chronicles of Empire & Exile, and more. Patrick Leder will be answering questions and bringing giveaways of his own to a catered Q and A lunch in Hagfors 150 from 11:00AM – 11:45AM, Saturday April 12th. Tickets are $25. We would love to see you there!

Purchase your tickets here!

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Join Campus Ministry Saturday April 12th from 1:00PM – 4:00PM for a few hours of community and cooking. We’ll be moving furniture around in the Foss Chapel area to spruce things up and we’ll also be cooking sambusa in the food lab. We’ll have music and coloring activities as well. We would love to see you there!

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Augsburg celebrates the creativity and scholarship of undergraduate students with its annual Zyzzogeton Student Research Symposium. The symposium falls at the end of each academic year and is a culmination of achievement featuring work across departments.

This year Zyzzogeton will feature posters from more than 60 undergraduate researchers in the science, social science and humanity disciplines.

Zyzzogeton will take place on Tuesday, April 15, 3 – 4:30pm in Hagfors Center. There will be a convocation schedule for that day and no classes scheduled during the event time, so we hope that all students, faculty and staff are able to attend!

Those who need any disability-related accommodation to fully participate in this event are encouraged to contact University Events at events@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1104. Remember to have the name, date, and time of the event with you when contacting their office. Please allow for sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

Visit the Zyzzogeton website for more information.

Zyzzogeton Website

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

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

https://forms.gle/iP81oeA4i6hrQKfT9

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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

Staff Appreciation Recap:
The annual Staff Appreciation Awards Ceremony took place on March 26th. Read more information on nominations and winners as well as celebrate those reaching milestones for their years of service to Augsburg. You will also find pictures from the event.

https://sites.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/2025/03/28/2024-25-staff-appreciation-awards/

Upcoming opportunities to connect:
Monday Coffee Breaks:
Drop-in and Chat Coffee Times (a gift from the Provost) will be held each Monday (9:45-10:45) in FOS 171 for staff and faculty.
Just pop in, grab some coffee, and chat for a few minutes as you are able through the rest of the semester.

Monthly Brown Bag Lunches:
Monthly on the second Tuesday: April 8th at 12pm
Meet monthly for a casual staff lunch in The Commons to connect with old friends and meet new ones. Bring your own lunch or grab one from the cafeteria.

36 Questions for Civic Love:
April 16, 2025 | 5:30–8 p.m.
More information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePziK63eZFzKtoumAnql1AOi1YpIfRkqtG3LnPRn_EHyGkyA/viewform

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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Start your week with Mindful Monday, 20 minutes of being, not doing, in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am. Today Mindful Monday is led by Tiffany Moore, Yoga Instructor and Coordinator of Student Teaching.

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Join us on Tuesday, April 8th, from 11:30 am to 11:50 am in Hoversten Chapel for the next installment of our Uncovering Vocation series. Bob Groven, Professor of Communication Studies, Film, and New Media and Assistant Director of Faculty Development, will reflect on his personal vocation journey. Come and hear more about Bob and how we are called to live our lives for the sake of the world.

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Professor Najeeba Syeed will be the guest lecturer for East Tennessee State University’s annual religion and civility lecture. The lecture is free and open to the public.

Date/Time/Place: Wednesday, April 9th, 7:00 pm via Zoom
Topic: Helping Hurting Communities: Religion and Humanitarian Responses in Times of Disaster

Topic details: Faith communities often serve critical roles in disaster response efforts. Drawing from the recent Los Angeles wildfires, Prof. Syeed will explore how faith communities have navigated this shared crisis, forging new relationships and partnerships in the process. What factors facilitated these collaborations? Will the spirit of solidarity persist beyond the immediate recovery? And how do faith traditions inform the moral imperative to aid others in times of catastrophe?

To attend, pre-register at:

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Spring is here so are the refreshments 🙂

Come join us make Raspberry Lemonade on Wednesday, April 9th from 10:30am-11:30am .

Location: CWC Group Room

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De-stress with the help of specially crafted sounds and rhythms designed to relax and center your mind and body. We can make it fun, relaxing, and full

Save the date and join us on Tuesday, April 8th from 6:00pm – 7:30pm in Chapel.

Register by 04/07
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZw7TnPtCpGHTO_yl-ofFqngM2RQw_UfOPRqJAxIGfD0DHRg/viewform?usp=pp_url

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

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Take a break to create at the library! We will have tables on the first floor covered with paper for you to doodle and collaborate. Drop in when you have time and doodle your stress away.

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Please join the Department of Nursing on Monday, April 7, from 2:00–5:00 p.m. in the Marshall Room of the Christianson Center for the Doctor of Nursing Practice – Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP-FNP) Final Poster Presentations.

Sixteen DNP-FNP graduates will present the culmination of their doctoral work through their scholarly DNP Projects. Each presentation will include a summary of the student’s project followed by time for audience questions and discussion. Feel free to attend for all or part of the event as we celebrate the achievements of our newest Doctors of Nursing Practice!

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Ready to Run Minnesota is a program designed to encourage women to run for public office. It provides practical training on areas such as launching a campaign, fundraising, and media strategies. The training is free and open to the public, but registration is required.

Location: McNeely 100, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Time: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, April 16, 2025

To register, email Dr. Angela High-Pippert, ahighpippe@stthomas.edu.

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Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am for a service of morning prayer and communion led by Pastor Babette Chatman, musicians Brian De Young and Danielle Roberson, and pastoral intern Lucas Carlson.

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Join us on Tuesday, April 8th, from 11:30 am to 11:50 am in Hoversten Chapel for the next installment of our Uncovering Vocation series. Bob Groven, Professor of Communication Studies, Film, and New Media and Assistant Director of Faculty Development, will reflect on his personal vocation journey. Come and hear more about Bob and how we are called to live our lives for the sake of the world.

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We hope to see you this weekend for “Mozart and More” featuring the Augsburg Symphony Orchestra! Hear repertoire spanning the centuries from William Byrd (1540–1623) to Charles Ives (1874-1954). The performance starts at 7 p.m. in Hoversten Chapel on Saturday, April 5.

Check out the Music events page for more concerts!

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Paradise Park Zoo
written by Savannah Reich
directed by Alex Barreto Hathaway

April 11–12 | 7 p.m.
April 24–26 | 7 p.m.
April 27 | 3 p.m.

Tjornhom-Nelson Theater, Foss Center

The animals at the zoo are very busy—experimenting with meditation, processing their relationships, honing their wilderness survival skills, hosting community meetings, arguing about doors. No one is talking about the cages. The cages are not important…or are they?

Paradise Park Zoo is a dark-comedy that follows a group of zoo animals as they struggle to free themselves from their own cages. This fantastical dark-comedy critiques our lack-luster dating pool, our ineffective work meetings, and how our people-pleasing tendencies are caging the true and wild animal within.

Complete with a live band, group dance numbers, and several public break-ups, Paradise Park Zoo is a theatrical event not to be missed.

Get your tickets today!

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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 next First Friday of the semester is this week, April 4, 12pm—3pm. The greenhouse is located on the 4th floor of the Hagfors Center.

Stay updated on greenhouse activities by following us on Instagram!

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

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

https://forms.gle/iP81oeA4i6hrQKfT9