Augsburg University News and Announcements
submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu
Another year, another Late Night Breakfast! Take a break from your rigorous studies and enjoy an assortment of great food free of charge! We hope to see you at the Commons on December 8 from 9-10:30 p.m.
This year’s menu:
Belgian waffles
Hashbrowns
Cheese omelettes
Beef sausage patties (Halal)
Pork sausage links
Donut holes
Assorted pastries and desserts
Lucky Street sushi
Soft serve ice cream with toppings bar
Coffee
Juice
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:50 am to hear El Egbert, a volunteer with Young Adults in Global Ministry, share about his experiences as a volunteer in Central Europe and how you can volunteer.
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Join us for two days of art, creativity, and celebration of local Indigenous artists and makers. The From Heart to Hands Arts & Crafts Market highlights handmade work rooted in culture, tradition, and contemporary expression. Whether you are looking to support local artists, find meaningful gifts, or simply spend time in community, we hope you will join us!
December 6th and 7th, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Minneapolis American Indian Center — Two Rivers Gallery
1530 E. Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
This event supports and uplifts Indigenous artists connected to the American Indian Cultural Corridor and the broader community. Your presence and participation directly contribute to sustaining this work.
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
The Mixed Blood Theatre cordially invites you and the Augsburg Community to attend our production of The Happiness Gym – A National New Play Network Rolling Premiere, based on an original concept by Ken Weitzman! Co-directed by Alejandro Tey and Mark Valdez. This production uses the tenets of positive psychology to craft exercises that engage the Twin Cities community in uses of good news, gratitude, and connection.
Link to register: https://mixedblood.com/the-happiness-gym/
Come to the Happiness Gym if:
You believe there is revolution in meaningful connection.
Need a break from the 24 hour news cycle.
Burnout threatens to pull you from the people and causes you care about.
You want to cultivate happiness using science!
PRICING
Free. Our work is guided by deep community engagement and rooted in Radical Hospitality. We eliminate barriers that prevent people from participating due to lack of resources, racism, physical accessibility, gender discrimination, or other barriers. Tickets are available at no cost to attendees.
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Friday, December 5, 2025
8:00 PM–11:00 PM
All Ages
$20 Advance, $25 Day of Show
This is a standing show with an open floor.
Black Market Brass is back again to showcase their continuing collaboration with Minnesota’s own Obi Original. Following a sold out night celebrating the initial release, ‘Battle Ready,’ they’re returning just as hard-hitting as they’ve started it. It’s going to be a dance-heavy evening making sure to turn the heat up on a cold MN night.
submitted by aljaffer@augsburg.edu
You are warmly invited to join us for the ESL 320 Linguistics Final Project Showcase!
Date: Thursday, December 11
Time: 2:00–3:30 p.m.
Location: Hagfors Lobby
Students in ESL 320: Linguistics will be presenting and displaying their final projects. You’ll find engaging activities and informative displays on phonology, morphology, syntax, and language acquisition—projects designed not only to teach, but also to help you see your own language in new and thought-provoking ways.
All students, faculty, and staff are invited to stop by, show support for our ESL 320 students, and learn from their hard work and insight. Come walk around, ask questions, participate in activities, and celebrate our students as they thrive and share their learning with our community.
submitted by carrigan@augsburg.edu
Come visit employer, St. Paul Academy & Summit School in the Christensen Center Lobby, TODAY from 11:30am-2:30pm.
submitted by aljaffer@augsburg.edu
Please join us for Courageous Voices, an evening of storytelling and conversation that centers the gifts our immigrant and refugee communities bring to Minneapolis—language, culture, family networks, resilience, and hope at the Chapel of Augsburg. The program is led by Yacoub Aljaffery and presented in collaboration with the THRIVE program of education.
On this night, Areli will share her first-generation journey and the strength she draws from family, and Fadumo will reflect on moving from a refugee camp to a life of service and leadership. We’ll also hear from five high school students from Hiawatha Academies in a live panel—lifting up the assets they carry and the futures they are building.
This event is for everyone—students, staff, neighbors, and friends. Come to listen, learn, and celebrate the stories that shape our campus and our city.
When: Thursday, December 4, 5:00–6:30 p.m.
Where: The Chapel
submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu
Hiii,
Please save the date and join us to see the dogs and cats on Wednesday, December 3rd. It will be their last day here for this semester. Hope to see you!
Wednesday, December 3rd
Time: 12pm – 1pm
Location: CWC Lobby
https://www.instagram.com/p/DRu8oY8keCW/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
submitted by starckl@augsburg.edu
Do you love hearing good stories? Do you have a poem to share? Are you looking for a creative arts break during the last week of classes?
Whether you come just to listen or to perform your work, we hope that you’ll join us for an open mic night in Sateren Auditorium on Wednesday, December 10th at 7pm. Hosted by the Narrative Arts Department of the Schwartz School of the Arts, this event will gather together creative writers, filmmakers, and performers for a cozy evening of inspiration and community.
If you’re interested in sharing your work at the event, please let us know via this Google form. If you’re still deciding–or just want to come to listen and applaud and have a snack or two–please mark your calendars for December 10th!
submitted by sheinfel@augsburg.edu
Come for food and drinks, enjoy activities and prizes at the Department of Religion & Philosophy Student Social: Samosa-Sambusa Sampling.
When: Wednesday Dec 3, 12:30-1:30
Where: Hagfors 165
Everyone is welcome!
submitted by chuma@augsburg.edu
Join Madelyn Chu, Associate Director of PSEO, for a special PSEO Community Time as we head into finals week! Take a break, connect with fellow PSEO students, and refuel with pizza, and activities
This is the perfect opportunity to de-stress, ask questions, and win some prizes! We can’t wait to see you there for good food, great company, and a little fun.
Date: December 12th, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Location: Christensen Center (Fishbowl): Behind Einstein Bagels
Want to share your experience to earn a $5 gift-card? Submit your testimonial to us! We’d love to hear how your experience at Augsburg is going.
submitted by chuma@augsburg.edu
I’ll be selling holiday candies in Christensen Center — stop by and grab something sweet!
Dates:
Wednesday, December 3rd (10am – 1pm)
Monday, December 8th (10am – 1pm)
Whether you’re looking for a quick pick-me-up, a gift for friends or family, or just need a study break, our handcrafted holiday candies make the perfect treat. Swing by our table, support an Augsburg employee-run business, and enjoy something delicious!
submitted by cliftonk@augsburg.edu
Staff Senate is bringing colleagues together by creating intimate opportunities to connect, collaborate, and discover the amazing work happening across our campus.
Our Next Open House is TODAY (12/3) with the Strommen Center from 10-11am.
Swing through for some treats and connect with each other and Strommen Staff.
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Join us for two days of art, creativity, and celebration of local Indigenous artists and makers. The From Heart to Hands Arts & Crafts Market highlights handmade work rooted in culture, tradition, and contemporary expression. Whether you are looking to support local artists, find meaningful gifts, or simply spend time in community, we hope you will join us!
December 6th and 7th, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Minneapolis American Indian Center — Two Rivers Gallery
1530 E. Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
This event supports and uplifts Indigenous artists connected to the American Indian Cultural Corridor and the broader community. Your presence and participation directly contribute to sustaining this work.
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
The Mixed Blood Theatre cordially invites you and the Augsburg Community to attend our production of The Happiness Gym – A National New Play Network Rolling Premiere, based on an original concept by Ken Weitzman! Co-directed by Alejandro Tey and Mark Valdez. This production uses the tenets of positive psychology to craft exercises that engage the Twin Cities community in uses of good news, gratitude, and connection.
Link to register: https://mixedblood.com/the-happiness-gym/
Come to the Happiness Gym if:
You believe there is revolution in meaningful connection.
Need a break from the 24 hour news cycle.
Burnout threatens to pull you from the people and causes you care about.
You want to cultivate happiness using science!
PRICING
Free. Our work is guided by deep community engagement and rooted in Radical Hospitality. We eliminate barriers that prevent people from participating due to lack of resources, racism, physical accessibility, gender discrimination, or other barriers. Tickets are available at no cost to attendees.
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 final First Friday of 2025 is this week, December 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 farrisr@augsburg.edu
All faculty and staff are invited to the December Focused Conversation today. Join President Paul Pribbenow and Minnesota Private College Council President Paul Cerkvenik for a conversation about how Augsburg engages public policy issues on behalf of our students and higher education.
December Focused Conversation: Public Policy Engagement
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Marshall Room or via Zoom
Please note that an earlier version of the Zoom registration showed the wrong time; some folks who registered early may have received an 11:30 calendar appointment. The Focused Conversation will begin at 12:30 p.m.
To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the livestream link, visit the All Hands page.
submitted by peacock@augsburg.edu
Shop local at the Seward Frolic and Holiday Art Market this Saturday, December 6. The event will feature special sales and events at local businesses in the Seward Neighborhood along with an art market showcasing local artists and artisans at the Mathews Park Recreation Center. Go to the link below for a list of participating businesses and other event details.
submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu
Another year, another Late Night Breakfast! Take a break from your rigorous studies and enjoy an assortment of great food free of charge! We hope to see you at the Commons on December 8 from 9-10:30 p.m.
This year’s menu:
Belgian waffles
Hashbrowns
Cheese omelettes
Beef sausage patties (Halal)
Pork sausage links
Donut holes
Assorted pastries and desserts
Lucky Street sushi
Soft serve ice cream with toppings bar
Coffee
Juice
submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu
Faculty and Staff Holiday Party
Thursday, December 18, 2025 | 3–5 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel | Foss Center
You are invited to attend the annual faculty and staff holiday party! Celebrate the completion of a successful semester and the holiday season with colleagues on campus. Light food and beverages will be provided.
If you need accommodations, please call the University Events department at 612.330.1104 or email events@augsburg.edu.
To support our community, please consider bringing nonperishable food or hygiene product donations for Campus Cupboard. A list of preferred/needed items is linked below.
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 final First Friday of 2025 is this week, December 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 gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Join us for two days of art, creativity, and celebration of local Indigenous artists and makers. The From Heart to Hands Arts & Crafts Market highlights handmade work rooted in culture, tradition, and contemporary expression. Whether you are looking to support local artists, find meaningful gifts, or simply spend time in community, we hope you will join us!
December 6th and 7th, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Minneapolis American Indian Center — Two Rivers Gallery
1530 E. Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
This event supports and uplifts Indigenous artists connected to the American Indian Cultural Corridor and the broader community. Your presence and participation directly contribute to sustaining this work.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:50 am for a “Blue Christmas” service, offering comfort for those who are hurting during the holidays.
submitted by chuma@augsburg.edu
I’ll be selling holiday candies in Christensen Center — stop by and grab something sweet!
Dates:
Wednesday, December 3rd (10am – 1pm)
Monday, December 8th (10am – 1pm)
Whether you’re looking for a quick pick-me-up, a gift for friends or family, or just need a study break, our handcrafted holiday candies make the perfect treat. Swing by our table, support an Augsburg employee-run business, and enjoy something delicious!
submitted by sheinfel@augsburg.edu
Come for food and drinks, enjoy activities and prizes at the Department of Religion & Philosophy Student Social: Samosa-Sambusa Sampling.
When: Wednesday Dec 3, 12:30-1:30
Where: Hagfors 165
Everyone is welcome!
submitted by aljaffer@augsburg.edu
Please join us for Courageous Voices, an evening of storytelling and conversation that centers the gifts our immigrant and refugee communities bring to Minneapolis—language, culture, family networks, resilience, and hope at the Chapel of Augsburg. The program is led by Yacoub Aljaffery and presented in collaboration with the THRIVE program of education.
On this night, Areli will share her first-generation journey and the strength she draws from family, and Fadumo will reflect on moving from a refugee camp to a life of service and leadership. We’ll also hear from five high school students from Hiawatha Academies in a live panel—lifting up the assets they carry and the futures they are building.
This event is for everyone—students, staff, neighbors, and friends. Come to listen, learn, and celebrate the stories that shape our campus and our city.
When: Thursday, December 4, 5:00–6:30 p.m.
Where: The Chapel
submitted by cliftonk@augsburg.edu
Staff Senate is bringing colleagues together by creating intimate opportunities to connect, collaborate, and discover the amazing work happening across our campus.
Our Next Open House is with the Strommen Center this Wednesday 12/3 from 10-11am.
Swing through for some treats and connect with each other and Strommen Staff.
submitted by nguyenma@augsburg.edu
Recruiting now for the Travelers EDGE program. This program offers scholarship, mentorship, internship, professional development and more!
Seeking first-year students with 3.0+ GPA in the following majors:
– Accounting
– Business Admin/Management
– Communicationss
– Computer Science
– Economics
– Finance
– International Business
– Math
– MIS
– Marketing
Attend an informational sessions to learn more about the program, hear from Scholars/Alumni, and get application tips!
– Tuesday December 2nd, 2025 | 4:30-5:30pm Hagfors 150 B/C
– Wednesday December 10th, 2025 | 12-1pm On Zoom. Click link to register: https://augsburg.zoom.us/meeting/register/V4Rnu3iORUGzP5T-oN5PPw
submitted by myers@augsburg.edu
How We Thrive: Stories of what it means to thrive – together.
Wednesday December 3rd | 12:00 p.m. | Hoversten Chapel
Vanessa Marr, Social Work
“Listen to Your Mama (Nature): Lessons on Resilience, Resistance, and Beyond”
In times of uncertainty, nature has been a gentle teacher. Let us gather and explore these lessons as a means to connect, nourish, and empower.
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
All faculty and staff are invited to the December Focused Conversation tomorrow, December 3. Join President Paul Pribbenow and Minnesota Private College Council President Paul Cerkvenik for a conversation about how Augsburg engages public policy issues on behalf of our students and higher education.
December Focused Conversation: Public Policy Engagement
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Marshall Room or via Zoom
Please note that an earlier version of the Zoom registration showed the wrong time; some folks who registered early may have received an 11:30 calendar appointment. The Focused Conversation will begin at 12:30 p.m.
To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the livestream link, visit the All Hands page.
submitted by sheinfel@augsburg.edu
Come for food and drinks, enjoy activities and prizes at the Department of Religion & Philosophy Student Social: Samosa-Sambusa Sampling.
When: Wednesday Dec 3, 12:30-1:30
Where: Hagfors 165
Everyone is welcome!
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Join the Sabo Center Community Engagement Council’s Community Changemakers and the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute in welcoming Daneil Colten Schmidt and Sean Lim to campus.
Daniel Colton Schmidt: Finance & Fundraising for Community Movements
Monday, December 1, Noon – 1:00pm
Oren Gateway Center, Room 100
Daniel writes grants and speaks with philanthropists and investors; while also striving to protect the neighborhood from predatory financial interests. He studied Ecological Economics at Hampshire College in Massachusetts.
Sean Lim: Movement Art Workshop – Screen-printing Posters
Monday, December 1, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Christensen Center, East Commons
Sean works with EPNI, Spill Paint Not Oil and other community groups & Movements to make art that draws attention to social and political problems. Learn how to screen print and bring a Campus Kitchen poster home!
Stay tuned for a call for project proposals with EPNI in December! Funding and support will be available for course engagements, events, campus projects and whatever else you might dream up with the amazing team of peeps who work with EPNI.
Visit https://linktr.ee/epnifarm to learn more about EPNI.
Learn more about Community Changemakers here: https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/community-changemakers/
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Join us for two days of art, creativity, and celebration of local Indigenous artists and makers. The From Heart to Hands Arts & Crafts Market highlights handmade work rooted in culture, tradition, and contemporary expression. Whether you are looking to support local artists, find meaningful gifts, or simply spend time in community, we hope you will join us!
December 6th and 7th, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Minneapolis American Indian Center — Two Rivers Gallery
1530 E. Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
This event supports and uplifts Indigenous artists connected to the American Indian Cultural Corridor and the broader community. Your presence and participation directly contribute to sustaining this work.
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
The Mixed Blood Theatre cordially invites you and the Augsburg Community to attend our production of The Happiness Gym – A National New Play Network Rolling Premiere, based on an original concept by Ken Weitzman! Co-directed by Alejandro Tey and Mark Valdez. This production uses the tenets of positive psychology to craft exercises that engage the Twin Cities community in uses of good news, gratitude, and connection.
Link to register: https://mixedblood.com/the-happiness-gym/
Come to the Happiness Gym if:
You believe there is revolution in meaningful connection.
Need a break from the 24 hour news cycle.
Burnout threatens to pull you from the people and causes you care about.
You want to cultivate happiness using science!
PRICING
Free. Our work is guided by deep community engagement and rooted in Radical Hospitality. We eliminate barriers that prevent people from participating due to lack of resources, racism, physical accessibility, gender discrimination, or other barriers. Tickets are available at no cost to attendees.
submitted by starckl@augsburg.edu
Do you love hearing good stories? Do you have a poem to share? Are you looking for a creative arts break during the last week of classes?
Whether you come just to listen or to perform your work, we hope that you’ll join us for an open mic night in Sateren Auditorium on Wednesday, December 10th at 7pm. Hosted by the Narrative Arts Department of the Schwartz School of the Arts, this event will gather together creative writers, filmmakers, and performers for a cozy evening of inspiration and community.
If you’re interested in sharing your work at the event, please let us know via this Google form. If you’re still deciding–or just want to come to listen and applaud and have a snack or two–please mark your calendars for December 10th!
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
All faculty and staff are invited to the December Focused Conversation on Wednesday, December 3. Join President Paul Pribbenow and Minnesota Private College Council President Paul Cerkvenik for a conversation about how Augsburg engages public policy issues on behalf of our students and higher education.
December Focused Conversation: Public Policy Engagement
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Marshall Room or via Zoom
Please note that an earlier version of the Zoom registration showed the wrong time; some folks who registered early may have received an 11:30 calendar appointment. The Focused Conversation will begin at 12:30 p.m.
To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the livestream link, visit the All Hands page.
submitted by aljaffer@augsburg.edu
Please join us for Courageous Voices, an evening of storytelling and conversation that centers the gifts our immigrant and refugee communities bring to Minneapolis—language, culture, family networks, resilience, and hope at the Chapel of Augsburg. The program is led by Yacoub Aljaffery and presented in collaboration with the THRIVE program of education.
On this night, Areli will share her first-generation journey and the strength she draws from family, and Fadumo will reflect on moving from a refugee camp to a life of service and leadership. We’ll also hear from five high school students from Hiawatha Academies in a live panel—lifting up the assets they carry and the futures they are building.
This event is for everyone—students, staff, neighbors, and friends. Come to listen, learn, and celebrate the stories that shape our campus and our city.
When: Thursday, December 4, 5:00–6:30 p.m.
Where: The Chapel
All are welcome! We will see you all there, inshallah!
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Start your week with 20 minutes of being, not doing in Hoversten Chapel today at 12:00 pm. Led today by Tara Mader, Associate Professor of Health, Exercise Science, and Physical Education.
submitted by cliftonk@augsburg.edu
Staff Senate is bringing colleagues together by creating intimate opportunities to connect, collaborate, and discover the amazing work happening across our campus.
Our Next Open House is with the Strommen Center this Wednesday 12/3 from 10-11am.
Swing through for some treats and connect with each other and Strommen Staff.
Additional December Connecting Opportunities:
Our next monthly Brown Bag Lunch is December 9th at Noon in the Cafeteria.
Lindell Library Open House: Thursday, December 11 from 9:30 – 11:00am
Time to learn more about all the Library offers, especially before many take a break over the holidays. Be sure to leave with some reading recommendations (and books) too!
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Join the Sabo Center Community Engagement Council’s Community Changemakers and the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute in welcoming Daneil Colten Schmidt and Sean Lim to campus.
Daniel Colton Schmidt: Finance & Fundraising for Community Movements
Monday, December 1, Noon – 1:00pm
Oren Gateway Center, Room 100
Daniel writes grants and speaks with philanthropists and investors; while also striving to protect the neighborhood from predatory financial interests. He studied Ecological Economics at Hampshire College in Massachusetts.
Sean Lim: Movement Art Workshop – Screen-printing Posters
Monday, December 1, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Christensen Center, East Commons
Sean works with EPNI, Spill Paint Not Oil and other community groups & Movements to make art that draws attention to social and political problems. Learn how to screen print and bring a Campus Kitchen poster home!
Stay tuned for a call for project proposals with EPNI in December! Funding and support will be available for course engagements, events, campus projects and whatever else you might dream up with the amazing team of peeps who work with EPNI.
Visit https://linktr.ee/epnifarm to learn more about EPNI.
Learn more about Community Changemakers here: https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/community-changemakers/
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Join us for two days of art, creativity, and celebration of local Indigenous artists and makers. The From Heart to Hands Arts & Crafts Market highlights handmade work rooted in culture, tradition, and contemporary expression. Whether you are looking to support local artists, find meaningful gifts, or simply spend time in community, we hope you will join us!
December 6th and 7th, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Minneapolis American Indian Center — Two Rivers Gallery
1530 E. Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
This event supports and uplifts Indigenous artists connected to the American Indian Cultural Corridor and the broader community. Your presence and participation directly contribute to sustaining this work.
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
The Mixed Blood Theatre cordially invites you and the Augsburg Community to attend our production of The Happiness Gym – A National New Play Network Rolling Premiere, based on an original concept by Ken Weitzman! Co-directed by Alejandro Tey and Mark Valdez. This production uses the tenets of positive psychology to craft exercises that engage the Twin Cities community in uses of good news, gratitude, and connection.
Link to register: https://mixedblood.com/the-happiness-gym/
Come to the Happiness Gym if:
You believe there is revolution in meaningful connection.
Need a break from the 24 hour news cycle.
Burnout threatens to pull you from the people and causes you care about.
You want to cultivate happiness using science!
PRICING
Free. Our work is guided by deep community engagement and rooted in Radical Hospitality. We eliminate barriers that prevent people from participating due to lack of resources, racism, physical accessibility, gender discrimination, or other barriers. Tickets are available at no cost to attendees.
submitted by chuma@augsburg.edu
Join Madelyn Chu, Associate Director of PSEO, for a special PSEO Community Time as we head into finals week! Take a break, connect with fellow PSEO students, and refuel with pizza, and activities
This is the perfect opportunity to de-stress, ask questions, and win some prizes! We can’t wait to see you there for good food, great company, and a little fun.
Date: December 12th, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Location: Christensen Center (Fishbowl): Behind Einstein Bagels
Want to share your experience to earn a $5 gift-card? Submit your testimonial to us! We’d love to hear how your experience at Augsburg is going.
submitted by sheinfel@augsburg.edu
Samosa-Sambusa Sampling – Religion & Philosophy Student Social
Come for food and drinks, enjoy activities and prizes
Wednesday Dec 3, 12:30-1:30 in Hagfors 165
Everyone is welcome!
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 12:00 pm for a Communion service led by Pastor John Schwehn. Then stay for some pre-Thanksgiving pie!
submitted by starckl@augsburg.edu
Do you love hearing good stories? Do you have a poem to share? Are you looking for a creative arts break during the last week of classes?
Whether you come just to listen or to perform your work, we hope that you’ll join us for an open mic night in Sateren Auditorium on Wednesday, December 10th at 7pm. Hosted by the Narrative Arts Department of the Schwartz School of the Arts, this event will gather together creative writers, filmmakers, and performers for a cozy evening of inspiration and community.
If you’re interested in sharing your work at the event, please let us know via this Google form. If you’re still deciding–or just want to come to listen and applaud and have a snack or two–please mark your calendars for December 10th!
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Join the Sabo Center Community Engagement Council’s Community Changemakers and the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute in welcoming Daneil Colten Schmidt and Sean Lim to campus.
Daniel Colton Schmidt: Finance & Fundraising for Community Movements
Monday, December 1, Noon – 1:00pm
Oren Gateway Center, Room 100
Daniel writes grants and speaks with philanthropists and investors; while also striving to protect the neighborhood from predatory financial interests. He studied Ecological Economics at Hampshire College in Massachusetts.
Sean Lim: Movement Art Workshop – Screen-printing Posters
Monday, December 1, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Christensen Center, East Commons
Sean works with EPNI, Spill Paint Not Oil and other community groups & Movements to make art that draws attention to social and political problems. Learn how to screen print and bring a Campus Kitchen poster home!
Stay tuned for a call for project proposals with EPNI in December! Funding and support will be available for course engagements, events, campus projects and whatever else you might dream up with the amazing team of peeps who work with EPNI.
Visit https://linktr.ee/epnifarm to learn more about EPNI.
Learn more about Community Changemakers here: https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/community-changemakers/
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
The Mixed Blood Theatre cordially invites you and the Augsburg Community to attend our production of The Happiness Gym – A National New Play Network Rolling Premiere, based on an original concept by Ken Weitzman! Co-directed by Alejandro Tey and Mark Valdez. This production uses the tenets of positive psychology to craft exercises that engage the Twin Cities community in uses of good news, gratitude, and connection.
Link to register: https://mixedblood.com/the-happiness-gym/
Come to the Happiness Gym if:
You believe there is revolution in meaningful connection.
Need a break from the 24 hour news cycle.
Burnout threatens to pull you from the people and causes you care about.
You want to cultivate happiness using science!
PRICING
Free. Our work is guided by deep community engagement and rooted in Radical Hospitality. We eliminate barriers that prevent people from participating due to lack of resources, racism, physical accessibility, gender discrimination, or other barriers. Tickets are available at no cost to attendees.
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Join us for two days of art, creativity, and celebration of local Indigenous artists and makers. The From Heart to Hands Arts & Crafts Market highlights handmade work rooted in culture, tradition, and contemporary expression. Whether you are looking to support local artists, find meaningful gifts, or simply spend time in community, we hope you will join us!
December 6th and 7th, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Minneapolis American Indian Center — Two Rivers Gallery
1530 E. Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
This event supports and uplifts Indigenous artists connected to the American Indian Cultural Corridor and the broader community. Your presence and participation directly contribute to sustaining this work.
submitted by starckl@augsburg.edu
Do you love hearing good stories? Do you have a poem to share? Are you looking for a creative arts break during the last week of classes?
Whether you come just to listen or to perform your work, we hope that you’ll join us for an open mic night in Sateren Auditorium on Wednesday, December 10th at 7pm. Hosted by the Narrative Arts Department of the Schwartz School of the Arts, this event will gather together creative writers, filmmakers, and performers for a cozy evening of inspiration and community.
If you’re interested in sharing your work at the event, please let us know via this Google form. If you’re still deciding–or just want to come to listen and applaud and have a snack or two–please mark your calendars for December 10th!
submitted by myers@augsburg.edu
How We Thrive: Stories of what it means to thrive – together.
Wednesday December 3rd | 12:00 p.m. | Hoversten Chapel
Vanessa Marr, Social Work
“Listen to Your Mama (Nature): Lessons on Resilience, Resistance, and Beyond”
In times of uncertainty, nature has been a gentle teacher. Let us gather and explore these lessons as a means to connect, nourish, and empower.
submitted by cliftonk@augsburg.edu
Staff Senate is bringing colleagues together by creating intimate opportunities to connect, collaborate, and discover the amazing work happening across our campus!
December Connecting Opportunities:
Open House with the Strommen Center: Wednesday, 12/3 from 10-11am.
Swing through for some treats and connect with each other and Strommen Staff.
Our next monthly Brown Bag Lunch is December 9th at Noon in the Cafeteria.
Lindell Library Open House: Thursday, December 11 from 9:30 – 11:00am
Time to learn more about all the Library offers, especially before many take a break over the holidays. Be sure to leave with some reading recommendations (and books) too!
submitted by sheinfel@augsburg.edu
Come to the Religion & Philosophy Student Social “Samosa-Sambusa Sampling” on Wed Dec 3, 12:30–1:30 in Hagfors 165. Come for food and drinks, enjoy activities and prizes. Everyone is welcome!
submitted by borden@augsburg.edu
Augsburg Music Department Presents:
The Small Ensembles Concert
Monday, November 24, 2025
7 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel
The Augsburg Flute Ensemble, Augsburg Jazz Combo, African Drum Ensemble, and a contemporary ensemble called THE Group will perform a wide selection of musics for your enjoyment. Entry is free, seating is plentiful, and joy will abound. See you there.
submitted by starckl@augsburg.edu
Do you love hearing good stories? Do you have a poem to share? Are you looking for a creative arts break during the last week of classes?
Whether you come just to listen or to perform your work, we hope that you’ll join us for an open mic night in Sateren Auditorium on Wednesday, December 10th at 7pm. Hosted by the Narrative Arts Department of the Schwartz School of the Arts, this event will gather together creative writers, filmmakers, and performers for a cozy evening of inspiration and community.
If you’re interested in sharing your work at the event, please let us know via this Google form. If you’re still deciding–or just want to come to listen and applaud and have a snack or two–please mark your calendars for December 10th!
submitted by chuma@augsburg.edu
Join Madelyn Chu, Associate Director of PSEO, for a special PSEO Community Time as we head into finals week! Take a break, connect with fellow PSEO students, and refuel with pizza, and activities
This is the perfect opportunity to de-stress, ask questions, and win some prizes! We can’t wait to see you there for good food, great company, and a little fun.
Date: December 12th, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Location: Christensen Center (Fishbowl): Behind Einstein Bagels
Want to share your experience to earn a $5 gift-card? Submit your testimonial to us! We’d love to hear how your experience at Augsburg is going.
submitted by urrizaly@augsburg.edu
Augsburg Music Department Presents:
The Small Ensembles Concert
Monday, November 24, 2025
7 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel
Come hear music performed by a collection of student ensembles so small you’ll barely be able to see them 😀
The Augsburg Flute Ensemble, Augsburg Jazz Combo, African Drum Ensemble, and a group humbly called THE Group will present selections from the Great American Songbook, traditional Ghanaian and Malian drumming, music that literally sounds like a steam locomotive, and your cool uncle’s favorite Led Zeppelin song (probably).
Don’t miss it!
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 12:00 pm for 20 minutes of being, not doing to start your week. This week, Rachel Svanoe Moynihan, Somatic Coach, will lead this week in mindfulness.
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Join the Sabo Center Community Engagement Council’s Community Changemakers and the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute in welcoming Sean Lim to campus. Sean works with EPNI, Spill Paint Not Oil and other community groups & Movements to make art that draws attention to social and political problems. We’ll be painting a banner for Campus Kitchen in the East Commons–stop by and bring a friend!
Stay tuned for a call for project proposals with EPNI in December! Funding and support will be available for course engagements, events, campus projects and whatever else you might dream up with the amazing team of peeps who work with EPNI.
Sean Lim: Movement Art Workshop – Banner Making
Monday, November 24, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Christensen Center, East Commons
Sean Lim: Movement Art Workshop – Screen-printing Posters
Monday, December 1, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Christensen Center, East Commons
Daniel Colton Schmidt: Finance & Fundraising for Community Movements
Monday, December 1, Noon – 1:00pm
Oren Gateway Center, Room 100
Visit https://linktr.ee/epnifarm to learn more about EPNI. Learn more about Community Changemakers here: https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/community-changemakers/
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
The Mixed Blood Theatre cordially invites you and the Augsburg Community to attend our production of The Happiness Gym – A National New Play Network Rolling Premiere, based on an original concept by Ken Weitzman! Co-directed by Alejandro Tey and Mark Valdez. This production uses the tenets of positive psychology to craft exercises that engage the Twin Cities community in uses of good news, gratitude, and connection.
Link to register: https://mixedblood.com/the-happiness-gym/
Come to the Happiness Gym if:
You believe there is revolution in meaningful connection.
Need a break from the 24 hour news cycle.
Burnout threatens to pull you from the people and causes you care about.
You want to cultivate happiness using science!
PRICING
Free. Our work is guided by deep community engagement and rooted in Radical Hospitality. We eliminate barriers that prevent people from participating due to lack of resources, racism, physical accessibility, gender discrimination, or other barriers. Tickets are available at no cost to attendees.
submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu
Faculty and Staff Holiday Party
Thursday, December 18, 2025 | 3–5 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel | Foss Center
You are invited to attend the annual faculty and staff holiday party! Celebrate the completion of a successful semester and the holiday season with colleagues on campus. Light food and beverages will be provided.
If you need accommodations, please call the University Events department at 612.330.1104 or email events@augsburg.edu.
To support our community, please consider bringing nonperishable food or hygiene product donations for Campus Cupboard. A list of preferred/needed items is linked below.
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Join the Sabo Center Community Engagement Council’s Community Changemakers and the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute in welcoming Sean Lim to campus. Sean works with EPNI, Spill Paint Not Oil and other community groups & Movements to make art that draws attention to social and political problems. We’ll be painting a banner for Campus Kitchen in the East Commons–stop by and bring a friend!
Stay tuned for a call for project proposals with EPNI in December! Funding and support will be available for course engagements, events, campus projects and whatever else you might dream up with the amazing team of peeps who work with EPNI.
Sean Lim: Movement Art Workshop – Banner Making
Monday, November 24, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Christensen Center, East Commons
Sean Lim: Movement Art Workshop – Screen-printing Posters
Monday, December 1, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Christensen Center, East Commons
Daniel Colton Schmidt: Finance & Fundraising for Community Movements
Monday, December 1, Noon – 1:00pm
Oren Gateway Center, Room 100
Visit https://linktr.ee/epnifarm to learn more about EPNI. Learn more about Community Changemakers here: https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/community-changemakers/
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
The Mixed Blood Theatre cordially invites you and the Augsburg Community to attend our production of The Happiness Gym – A National New Play Network Rolling Premiere, based on an original concept by Ken Weitzman! Co-directed by Alejandro Tey and Mark Valdez. This production uses the tenets of positive psychology to craft exercises that engage the Twin Cities community in uses of good news, gratitude, and connection.
Link to register: https://mixedblood.com/the-happiness-gym/
Come to the Happiness Gym if:
You believe there is revolution in meaningful connection.
Need a break from the 24 hour news cycle.
Burnout threatens to pull you from the people and causes you care about.
You want to cultivate happiness using science!
PRICING
Free. Our work is guided by deep community engagement and rooted in Radical Hospitality. We eliminate barriers that prevent people from participating due to lack of resources, racism, physical accessibility, gender discrimination, or other barriers. Tickets are available at no cost to attendees.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us at 12:00 pm to hear Pastor Babette Chatman preach. Henry Buck is our guest musician today.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Be a part of our 46th Annual Advent Vespers on Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6. Volunteers are needed before each performance to welcome guests to Central Lutheran Church and to staff the will-call table. Volunteers are needed on Friday from 6:00 – 7:00 pm prior to the 7:00 pm service, and on Saturday, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm for the early service and from 4:00 – 5:00 pm prior to the 5:00 pm service. After volunteering, stay for the performance! Please contact Janice Dames at dames@augsburg.edu with any questions.
submitted by borden@augsburg.edu
Augsburg Music Department Presents:
The Small Ensembles Concert
Monday, November 24, 2025
7 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel
Come hear music performed by a collection of student ensembles so small you’ll barely be able to see them 😀
The Augsburg Flute Ensemble, Augsburg Jazz Combo, African Drum Ensemble, and a group humbly called THE Group will present selections from the Great American Songbook, traditional Ghanaian and Malian drumming, music that literally sounds like a steam locomotive, your cool uncle’s favorite Led Zeppelin song (probably), and more. Don’t miss it!
submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu
Minnesota’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave (MN PFML) program begins January 1, 2026. This is a significant change that will affect all employees.
This statewide program provides partially paid time off for qualifying medical and family leaves. This applies to all our employees, including faculty, staff, adjunct faculty, and student employees.
This program will be funded, in part, by new employee payroll deductions starting in 2026.
You’re Invited: Your Guide to MN Paid Family & Medical Leave
To help you understand how this new program will impact you, your pay, and your existing benefits, please join us for an informational webinar.
Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Time: 12:30 – 1:30 PM
Presented by: Our partners at NFP and Unum
At the webinar, you will learn:
– What counts as a “qualifying leave”
– How benefit amounts are calculated
– How to apply for leave
– How the new payroll deductions will work
The webinar will be recorded and shared afterwards.
Additional Details
Our Partner: We have selected Unum to administer our PFML benefits. Many of you already know Unum as our provider for life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability.
State Resources: You can learn more about the state’s program directly at the MN DEED Paid Leave website. https://mn.gov/deed/paidleave/
Augsburg PFML resources
https://sites.augsburg.edu/hr/employees/benefits/pfml/
submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu
Faculty and Staff Holiday Party
Thursday, December 18, 2025 | 3–5 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel | Foss Center
You are invited to attend the annual faculty and staff holiday party! Celebrate the completion of a successful semester and the holiday season with colleagues on campus. Light food and beverages will be provided.
If you need accommodations, please call the University Events department at 612.330.1104 or email events@augsburg.edu.
To support our community, please consider bringing nonperishable food or hygiene product donations for Campus Cupboard. A list of preferred/needed items is linked below.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us at 11:50 am in Hoversten Chapel for a community gathering for the Transgender Day of Remembrance in collaboration with QIPOC and Multicultural Life. Tristan Crowell and three students will share in our daily chapel service.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Be a part of our 46th Annual Advent Vespers on Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6. Volunteers are needed before each performance to welcome guests to Central Lutheran Church and to staff the will-call table. Volunteers are needed on Friday from 6:00 – 7:00 pm prior to the 7:00 pm service, and on Saturday, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm for the early service and from 4:00 – 5:00 pm prior to the 5:00 pm service. After volunteering, stay for the performance! Please contact Janice Dames at dames@augsburg.edu with any questions.
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Join the Sabo Center Community Engagement Council’s Community Changemakers and the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute in welcoming Sean Lim to campus. Sean works with EPNI, Spill Paint Not Oil and other community groups & Movements to make art that draws attention to social and political problems. We’ll be painting a banner for Campus Kitchen in the East Commons–stop by and bring a friend!
Stay tuned for a call for project proposals with EPNI in December! Funding and support will be available for course engagements, events, campus projects and whatever else you might dream up with the amazing team of peeps who work with EPNI.
Sean Lim: Movement Art Workshop – Banner Making
Monday, November 24, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Christensen Center, East Commons
Sean Lim: Movement Art Workshop – Screen-printing Posters
Monday, December 1, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Christensen Center, East Commons
Daniel Colton Schmidt: Finance & Fundraising for Community Movements
Monday, December 1, Noon – 1:00pm
Oren Gateway Center, Room 100
Visit https://linktr.ee/epnifarm to learn more about EPNI. Learn more about Community Changemakers here: https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/community-changemakers/
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
The Mixed Blood Theatre cordially invites you and the Augsburg Community to attend our production of The Happiness Gym – A National New Play Network Rolling Premiere, based on an original concept by Ken Weitzman! Co-directed by Alejandro Tey and Mark Valdez. This production uses the tenets of positive psychology to craft exercises that engage the Twin Cities community in uses of good news, gratitude, and connection.
Link to register: https://mixedblood.com/the-happiness-gym/
Come to the Happiness Gym if:
You believe there is revolution in meaningful connection.
Need a break from the 24 hour news cycle.
Burnout threatens to pull you from the people and causes you care about.
You want to cultivate happiness using science!
PRICING
Free. Our work is guided by deep community engagement and rooted in Radical Hospitality. We eliminate barriers that prevent people from participating due to lack of resources, racism, physical accessibility, gender discrimination, or other barriers. Tickets are available at no cost to attendees.
submitted by urrizaly@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Symphony Orchestra presents:
Heroic Harmonies: Music of Courage and Resilience
Friday, November 21, 2025
7 p.m.
Sateren Auditorium
Free
The music department invites you to an evening of orchestral music presented by the Augsburg Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Mark Elliot Bergman, featuring soloists Azariah Myart-Young, Sydney Elliot, and Andres Johnson.
This program brings together works that, in different ways, reflect on the idea of heroism. Battle inspires courage and intensity. Méditation offers a moment of inward reflection and the strength to change. Don Quixotte Burlesque playfully explores the determination, sometimes misguided, of a dreamer striving toward impossible ideals. Finally, Beethoven’s Overture to The Creatures of Prometheus embodies the heroic spirit of art itself, bringing light and inspiration to humanity.
submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu
Faculty and Staff Holiday Party
Thursday, December 18, 2025 | 3–5 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel | Foss Center
You are invited to attend the annual faculty and staff holiday party! Celebrate the completion of a successful semester and the holiday season with colleagues on campus. Light food and beverages will be provided.
If you need accommodations, please call the University Events department at 612.330.1104 or email events@augsburg.edu.
To support our community, please consider bringing nonperishable food or hygiene product donations for Campus Cupboard. A list of preferred/needed items is linked below.
submitted by morgans1@augsburg.edu
Come Celebrate International Education Week With Us!
This event will feature a panel of international students, international faculty, and study abroad alumni who will share how global experiences have impacted them both personally and academically. Come hear their stories!
Wednesday, November 19th
12:20 – 1:00PM
Marshall Room (CC)
submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu
Minnesota’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave (MN PFML) program begins January 1, 2026. This is a significant change that will affect all employees.
This statewide program provides partially paid time off for qualifying medical and family leaves. This applies to all our employees, including faculty, staff, adjunct faculty, and student employees.
This program will be funded, in part, by new employee payroll deductions starting in 2026.
You’re Invited: Your Guide to MN Paid Family & Medical Leave
To help you understand how this new program will impact you, your pay, and your existing benefits, please join us for an informational webinar.
Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Time: 12:30 – 1:30 PM
Presented by: Our partners at NFP and Unum
At the webinar, you will learn:
– What counts as a “qualifying leave”
– How benefit amounts are calculated
– How to apply for leave
– How the new payroll deductions will work
The webinar will be recorded and shared afterwards.
Additional Details
Our Partner: We have selected Unum to administer our PFML benefits. Many of you already know Unum as our provider for life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability.
State Resources: You can learn more about the state’s program directly at the MN DEED Paid Leave website. https://mn.gov/deed/paidleave/
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Join the Sabo Center Community Engagement Council’s Community Changemakers and the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute in welcoming Sean Lim to campus. Sean works with EPNI, Spill Paint Not Oil and other community groups & Movements to make art that draws attention to social and political problems. He’ll be giving a talk about his work and we’ll come up with some ideas for Banner and Poster workshops happening in the next two weeks! Coffee and cookies will be served.
Stay tuned for a call for project proposals with EPNI in December! Funding and support will be available for course engagements, events, campus projects and whatever else you might dream up with the amazing team of peeps who work with EPNI.
Sean Lim: Making Movement Art Talk
Wednesday, November 19, Noon to 1:00 pm
Oren Gateway Center, Room 100
Sean Lim: Movement Art Workshop – Banner Making
Monday, November 24, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Christensen Center, East Commons
Sean Lim: Movement Art Workshop – Screen-printing Posters
Monday, December 1, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Christensen Center, East Commons
Daniel Colton Schmidt: Finance & Fundraising for Community Movements
Monday, December 1, Noon – 1:00pm
Oren Gateway Center, Room 100
Visit https://linktr.ee/epnifarm to learn more about EPNI. Learn more about Community Changemakers here: https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/community-changemakers/
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 12:00 pm to hear Imam Muntadher Aljebery who serves the Shia Muslim community in Minneapolis share his story of commitment in the next installment of “Living Stories.” “Living Stories” is a series co-hosted by the Department of Religion and Philosophy, Augsburg Interfaith Institute, and Campus Ministry. Each month we will hear stories of commitment from across traditions.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Be a part of our 46th Annual Advent Vespers on Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6. Volunteers are needed before each performance to welcome guests to Central Lutheran Church and to staff the will-call table. Volunteers are needed on Friday from 6:00 – 7:00 pm prior to the 7:00 pm service, and on Saturday, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm for the early service and from 4:00 – 5:00 pm prior to the 5:00 pm service. After volunteering, stay for the performance! Please contact Janice Dames at dames@augsburg.edu with any questions.
Sign up to volunteer: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdEBYB57knVl0TUZYsGOTUDiDDdUfK-Mae1Vatd1uxKIbGaw/viewform?usp=publish-editor
submitted by morgans1@augsburg.edu
Come Celebrate International Education Week With Us!
This event will feature a panel of international students, international faculty, and study abroad alumni who will share how global experiences have impacted them both personally and academically. Come hear their stories!
Wednesday, November 19th
12:20 – 1:00PM
Marshall Room (CC)
submitted by green5@augsburg.edu
The outstanding musicians of the Augsburg University Jazz Ensemble will perform tonight. The concert will feature music by Dave Brubeck, Duke Ellington, Mongo Santamaría, and Mike Steinel.
Ensemble: Augsburg University Jazz Ensemble
Date: Tuesday, November 18
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Sateren Auditorium
Cost: Free
submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu
nar – All Employees
submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu
Minnesota’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave (MN PFML) program begins January 1, 2026. This is a significant change that will affect all employees.
This statewide program provides partially paid time off for qualifying medical and family leaves. This applies to all our employees, including faculty, staff, adjunct faculty, and student employees.
This program will be funded, in part, by new employee payroll deductions starting in 2026.
You’re Invited: Your Guide to MN Paid Family & Medical Leave
To help you understand how this new program will impact you, your pay, and your existing benefits, please join us for an informational webinar.
Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Time: 12:30 – 1:30 PM
Presented by: Our partners at NFP and Unum
At the webinar, you will learn:
– What counts as a “qualifying leave”
– How benefit amounts are calculated
– How to apply for leave
– How the new payroll deductions will work
The webinar will be recorded and shared afterwards.
Additional Details
Our Partner: We have selected Unum to administer our PFML benefits. Many of you already know Unum as our provider for life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability.
State Resources: You can learn more about the state’s program directly at the MN DEED Paid Leave website. https://mn.gov/deed/paidleave/
submitted by madrids@augsburg.edu
We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Fatima Aldajani to campus this week as part of our Thrive Speakers Series. Please join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation that reimagines what student agency can look like when we center diverse cultural perspectives and forms of belonging.
When: Thursday november 20th.
Time: 4:15–5:15 PM
Where: Hagfors 150
About the Talk:
In this engaging session, Dr. Aldajani introduces student agency through a non-Western lens, challenging traditional assumptions about voice, autonomy, and participation in educational spaces. She highlights the importance of honoring the rich identities students bring into the classroom and explores how educators and institutions can cultivate shared agency. Using a collaborative, community-rooted approach that strengthens equity, dignity, and belonging for all learners.
Whether you work with students, study educational systems, or are passionate about justice-centered pedagogy, this conversation will offer new language, tools, and inspiration for rethinking how we empower students.
Thrive Speakers Series Dinner
We will also host a dinner gathering with Dr. Aldajani later that evening at 5:15 PM
We hope to see you there. Your voice, presence, and curiosity help make these conversations meaningful. Please join us as we learn from Dr. Aldajani’s insight, experience, and powerful vision for transformative education.
Warmly,
Augsburg Thrive Program
submitted by urrizaly@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Symphony Orchestra presents:
Heroic Harmonies: Music of Courage and Resilience
Friday, November 21, 2025
7 p.m.
Sateren Auditorium
Free
The music department invites you to an evening of orchestral music presented by the Augsburg Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Mark Elliot Bergman, featuring soloists Azariah Myart-Young, Sydney Elliot, and Andres Johnson.
This program brings together works that, in different ways, reflect on the idea of heroism. Battle inspires courage and intensity. Méditation offers a moment of inward reflection and the strength to change. Don Quixotte Burlesque playfully explores the determination, sometimes misguided, of a dreamer striving toward impossible ideals. Finally, Beethoven’s Overture to The Creatures of Prometheus embodies the heroic spirit of art itself, bringing light and inspiration to humanity.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 11:50 am to hear Deacon Ian Heseltine ’21 preach. Ian is a leadership gift officer in Institutional Advancement.
submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu
Please make sure to save the date as we introduce you to the Sound Healing sessions here at Augsburg. Join us for a calm, relaxing sound soothing experience Please use the link on our story to register. Everyone is welcomed!
Limited Attandance: 25 MAX
*DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED*
Dates: Tuesday, November 18th
Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Location: FOSS Chapel
Registration Link:
submitted by murdockf@augsburg.edu
Thó Wiŋ Magazine will be tabling in Christensen Center on Tuesday, November 18th from 11:30 to 1:30pm to distribute our 2025 issue. Stop by our table to pick up a FREE copy of Augsburg’s official literary arts magazine, a compilation of written and visual artwork compiled by Augsburg’s students and faculty.
Interested in being published in Thó Wiŋ Magazine’s 2026 issue? Learn more and submit at https://www.thowinmagazine.com/submissions.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Be a part of our 46th Annual Advent Vespers on Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6. Volunteers are needed before each performance to welcome guests to Central Lutheran Church and to staff the will call table. For the 7:00 pm Friday service, volunteers are needed at 6:00 – 7:00 pm; on Saturday, volunteers are needed at 1:00 – 2:00 pm for the early service and from 4:00 – 5:00 pm prior to the 5:00 pm service. After volunteering, stay for the performance!
submitted by green5@augsburg.edu
The outstanding musicians of the Augsburg University Jazz Ensemble will perform on Tuesday, November 18. The concert will feature music by Dave Brubeck, Duke Ellington, Mongo Santamaría, and Mike Steinel.
Ensemble: Augsburg University Jazz Ensemble
Date: Tuesday, November 18
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Sateren Auditorium
Cost: Free
submitted by urrizaly@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg Symphony Orchestra presents:
Heroic Harmonies: Music of Courage and Resilience
Friday, November 21, 2025
7 p.m.
Sateren Auditorium
Free
The music department invites you to an evening of orchestral music presented by the Augsburg Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Mark Elliot Bergman, featuring soloists Azariah Myart-Young, Sydney Elliot, and Andres Johnson.
This program brings together works that, in different ways, reflect on the idea of heroism. Battle inspires courage and intensity. Méditation offers a moment of inward reflection and the strength to change. Don Quixotte Burlesque playfully explores the determination, sometimes misguided, of a dreamer striving toward impossible ideals. Finally, Beethoven’s Overture to The Creatures of Prometheus embodies the heroic spirit of art itself, bringing light and inspiration to humanity.
submitted by madrids@augsburg.edu
We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Fatima Aldajani to campus this week as part of our Thrive Speakers Series. Please join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation that reimagines what student agency can look like when we center diverse cultural perspectives and forms of belonging.
When: Thursday november 20th.
Time: 4:15–5:15 PM
Where: Hagfors 150
About the Talk:
In this engaging session, Dr. Aldajani introduces student agency through a non-Western lens, challenging traditional assumptions about voice, autonomy, and participation in educational spaces. She highlights the importance of honoring the rich identities students bring into the classroom and explores how educators and institutions can cultivate shared agency. Using a collaborative, community-rooted approach that strengthens equity, dignity, and belonging for all learners.
Whether you work with students, study educational systems, or are passionate about justice-centered pedagogy, this conversation will offer new language, tools, and inspiration for rethinking how we empower students.
Thrive Speakers Series Dinner
We will also host a dinner gathering with Dr. Aldajani later that evening at 5:15 PM
We hope to see you there. Your voice, presence, and curiosity help make these conversations meaningful. Please join us as we learn from Dr. Aldajani’s insight, experience, and powerful vision for transformative education.
Warmly,
Augsburg Thrive Program
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Mindful Monday: Breathe, Move, Be. Start your week with 30 minutes of being, not doing. Led by Tiffany Moore, Coordinator of Student Teaching. Join us in Hoversten Chapel at 12:00 – 12:20 pm.
submitted by murdockf@augsburg.edu
Thó Wiŋ Magazine will be tabling in Christensen Center on Tuesday, November 18th from 11:30 to 1:30pm to distribute our 2025 issue. Stop by our table to pick up a FREE copy of Augsburg’s official literary arts magazine, a compilation of written and visual artwork compiled by Augsburg’s students and faculty.
Interested in being published in Thó Wiŋ Magazine’s 2026 issue? Learn more and submit at https://www.thowinmagazine.com/submissions.
submitted by morgans1@augsburg.edu
Come Celebrate International Education Week With Us!
This event will feature a panel of international students, international faculty, and study abroad alumni who will share how international experiences have impacted them both personally and academically. Come hear their stories!
Wednesday, November 19th
12:20 – 1:00PM
Marshall Room (CC)
submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu
Minnesota’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave (MN PFML) program begins January 1, 2026. This is a significant change that will affect all employees.
This statewide program provides partially paid time off for qualifying medical and family leaves. This applies to all our employees, including faculty, staff, adjunct faculty, and student employees.
This program will be funded, in part, by new employee payroll deductions starting in 2026.
You’re Invited: Your Guide to MN Paid Family & Medical Leave
To help you understand how this new program will impact you, your pay, and your existing benefits, please join us for an informational webinar.
Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Time: 12:30 – 1:30 PM
Presented by: Our partners at NFP and Unum
At the webinar, you will learn:
– What counts as a “qualifying leave”
– How benefit amounts are calculated
– How to apply for leave
– How the new payroll deductions will work
The webinar will be recorded and shared afterwards.
Additional Details
Our Partner: We have selected Unum to administer our PFML benefits. Many of you already know Unum as our provider for life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability.
State Resources: You can learn more about the state’s program directly at the MN DEED Paid Leave website. https://mn.gov/deed/paidleave/
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All faculty and staff are invited to the November Focused Conversation at noon today. Join our school directors for a conversation about academic innovation in the five schools.
Monday, November 17, 2025
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Marshall Room or via Zoom
Featuring:
— Vanessa Bester, School of Health
— Jeanne Boeh, School of Business
— Lori Brandt Hale, School of Humanities and Social Sciences
— Chris Houltberg, Schwartz School of the Arts
— Ben Stottrup, School of Natural Sciences
To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the livestream link, visit the All Hands page.
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The Augsburg University Concert Band will present its Fall Concert this Sunday afternoon. The program will include compositions by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Bernhard Heiden, Clifton Williams, David Maslanka, Kevin Day, Julie Giroux, and John Mackey.
Augsburg University Concert Band
Sunday, November 16 at 3PM
Hoversten Chapel
Free Admission
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The outstanding musicians of the Augsburg University Jazz Ensemble will perform on Tuesday, November 18. The concert will feature music by Dave Brubeck, Duke Ellington, Mongo Santamaría, and Mike Steinel.
Ensemble: Augsburg University Jazz Ensemble
Date: Tuesday, November 18
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Sateren Auditorium
Cost: Free
