Augsburg University News and Announcements
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Faculty and staff are invited to gather for coffee and community in Foss 171 on Mondays (9:45-10:45) and Thursdays (1:00-2:00) for the rest of the semester. Please come and engage in conversation with your amazing colleagues. We’re stronger together!
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
All faculty and staff are invited to attend a Focused Conversation this Thursday, March 27. Amy Alkire, vice president for institutional advancement, and Sarah Erkkinen, associate vice president for institutional advancement, will provide an update on the university’s philanthropic priorities and the Promising Futures campaign.
March Focused Conversation: Institutional Advancement Update
Thursday, March 27, 2025
12–1 p.m.
Marshall Room or via Zoom
To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the livestream link, visit the All Hands page.
submitted by cagigasd@augsburg.edu
Come and join us to decorate, modify, and mend clothing items! Bring your own or discover something from the ShareShop. Supplies will be provided: fabric paint, iron on patches, sewing machines, and more!
Join us Friday, March 28th from 3:00-6:00pm at the ShareShop in the Science Building!
See you then ☆
submitted by riveross@augsburg.edu
We’re hosting Make a Friend Monday, March 24th.
Faculty and Staff will meet in the lobby of Christensen at 12:30 PM, where we will walk as a group around campus for 45 minutes of exercise and conversation.
Then, at 1:15 PM we’ll spend 45 minutes chatting and having lunch together to get to know our new friends. If you’d prefer to just join us for the cafeteria lunch and conversation, let us know or meet us in the Commons and save us a table. This is informal, so please don’t feel like you have to stay the whole time – we will walk loops around campus and people are free to come and go.
The weather forecast looks beautiful, 45 degrees and sunny. Bring or wear your comfortable walking shoes and a water bottle if you want. We are hoping for lots of sunshine.
Folks who want to join for just the walk at 12:30 PM or just the 1:15 PM social part are welcome to join us– we hope to make a new friend or two. Please invite your friends!
For questions or accommodations, please contact Sarah Degner Riveros (RiverosS@augsburg.edu) and Colleen Enrico (EnricoC@augsburg.edu).
This event is sponsored by the Campus Collaboration and Community CTL affinity group.
submitted by capman@augsburg.edu
The Biology Department is hosting a large Aquarium Expo in collaboration with the Minnesota Aquarium Society
March 22, 2025 (last Saturday of spring break), 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Free and open to the public, including free parking
Hagfors Center first floor and biology labs, including:
– Large aquarium show – large number of tanks with a wide diversity of freshwater tropical fish and aquatic plants
– Speakers (including emeritus biology professor Bill Capman speaking at 10:30 AM on marine fish and invertebrate breeding methodology)
– Biology lab and greenhouse tours led by students
– Tours of Augsburg’s coral reef aquaria and marine fish and invertebrate breeding lab
– Live corals and other live critters under microscopes
– Dozens of vendors (aquarium-related, as well as some wonderful artwork/paintings and bioactive vivariums/terrariums)
– Food truck
– and more
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Join us on Tuesday, March 25th, from 11:30 am to 11:50 am in Hoversten Chapel for the next installment of our Uncovering Vocation series. Rebecca John, Vice President for Operations, will reflect on her personal vocation journey. Come and hear more about Rebecca and how we are called to live our lives for the sake of the world.
submitted by pippert@augsburg.edu
Faculty and staff are invited to gather for coffee and community in Foss 171 on Mondays (9:45-10:45) and Thursdays (1:00-2:00) for the rest of the semester. Please come and engage in conversation with your amazing colleagues. We’re stronger together!
submitted by rankiniz@augsburg.edu
Happy Friday from the Staff Senate! We are so excited to host the annual Staff Appreciation Event on Wednesday March 26th from 3:00 – 4:30 pm in the Hoversten Chapel, Foss Hall.
Today, we are highlighting the staff members who are celebrating their 15-year, 20-year, 25-year, and 30-year length of service at Augsburg this year! Please help us in extending congratulations and a huge thank you to the below folks for the time and dedication they have given to Augsburg!
15-year length of service:
Rebecca John – Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Jenny Wheatley – Gallery Director
Bruce Nelson – A-Club Advancement Manager
Katie Bishop – Special Assistant to the President
Amy Cram Helwich – Executive Director of the Minnesota Urban Debate League
Laura Simms – Physics Research Associate
20-year length of service:
Erin Voss – Programmer Analyst
25-year length of service:
Beth Carlson – Assistant Director of the Center for Wellness and Counseling (CWC)
30-year length of service:
Kristen Connell – Athletic Facilities Manager
To make sure you don’t miss the Staff Appreciation Event, you can add the event to your calendar using this link: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/r/eventedit/copy/MjdjMDB2OWpuanFjMjJtaHEwZzR1YmYydGUgc3RhZmZzZW5hdGVAYXVnc2J1cmcuZWR1
We look forward to seeing you next Wednesday!
submitted by kastsech@augsburg.edu
Announcing the 1st annual Auggie Baby Shark Entrepreneur Contest!
Compete for $10,000 in prize money for your business or social enterprise idea.
The Augsburg Baby Shark Contest encourages students to explore entrepreneurial potential, seek out new opportunities, and use the skills & knowledge acquired to launch a new business. This annual event is organized by the School of Business and is open to all current Augsburg University undergraduate & graduate students. In order to be eligible, students must be registered in the semester of competition with a valid Augsburg University student ID.
COMPETITION DETAILS
● Individuals & teams consisting of one to 4 students
● All academic schools/disciplines are eligible
● Business Ventures for students focused on more traditional commercial opportunities. These can be business-to-consumer, business-to-business, technology-based ventures, & are typically for-profit models.
● Social Ventures for students whose ventures are primarily focused on solving significant social problems — such as poverty alleviation, social injustice, and environmental sustainability – using entrepreneurial methods in order to craft innovative solutions that are effective and scalable. These can be non-profit, for-profit, or a mixture of both (hybrid models).
Deadline: April 1
More details and how to enter:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xSfxfQfiLGeEGrGvruharG4niesrIJLwc6YEfSqONug/edit
submitted by pippert@augsburg.edu
Faculty and staff are invited to gather for coffee and community in Foss 171 on Mondays (9:45-10:45) and Thursdays (1:00-2:00) for the rest of the semester. Please come and engage in conversation with your amazing colleagues.
submitted by rankiniz@augsburg.edu
Happy Thursday from the Staff Senate! We are so excited to host the annual Staff Appreciation Event on Wednesday March 26th from 3:00 – 4:30 pm in the Hoversten Chapel, Foss Hall.
Today, we are highlighting the staff members who are celebrating their 10-year length of service at Augsburg this year! Please help us in extending congratulations and a huge thank you to the below folks for the time and dedication they have given to Augsburg!
Kristine Kammueller – Technical Services Coordinator, Lindell Library
Ric Rutten – Painter
Sir Yang – Building Operator II
Lisa Stobb – Senior Accountant
Lucy Hardaker – Associate Director of Marketing and Recruitment, Center for Global Education and Experience (CGEE)
Tony Valek – Head Men’s Wrestling Coach
Kathy McGillivray – Director of the Center for Learning and Accessible Student Services (CLASS)
Eric Rolland – Head Golf Coach
Nathan Tenut – Offensive Football Coordinator
To make sure you don’t miss the Staff Appreciation Event, you can add the event to your calendar using this link: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/r/eventedit/copy/MjdjMDB2OWpuanFjMjJtaHEwZzR1YmYydGUgc3RhZmZzZW5hdGVAYXVnc2J1cmcuZWR1
We look forward to seeing you next Wednesday!
submitted by covalt@augsburg.edu
Thó Wiŋ Magazine will be hosting a publishing event on Tuesday, March 25th from 4-5pm in Hagfors 150B. Minneapolis-based poet Joe Davis will be leading a discussion on the publishing industry and what putting your art into the world looks like. Tea and brownies will be provided and attendees with have the opportunity to submit their work to Thó Wiŋ Magazine, as well as view what past issues of Augsburg’s official literary magazine have looked like.
If you are an author, poet, musician, or visual artist of any kind looking to get your work into the world, this event will contain valuable information on the processes of querying and publishing. We would love to see you all there! If you would like to attend, you can RSVP on Auggie Life: https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11153627
When: Tuesday, March 25th, 4-5pm
Where: Hagfors 150B
submitted by mouakao@augsburg.edu
BE/COMING HOME is a three-part program that revisits the war with many names: the Second Indochinese War, the American war on Southeast Asia, the Secret War, or the revolutionary wars for national liberation.
Join us for the next events:
April 1: Remembering War: Story Making across Memory, Place, and Generations
April 30: Fruits of Our Labor: Refugee Dreams of Futures Past
(event details can be found in the link to the flier below)
These events are open to the public and sponsored by: Critical Race and Ethnicity Studies, History, Social Work, Student Initiatives, and Schwartz School of the Arts
Contact for more information:
Kao Nou Moua, mouakao@augsburg.edu
Ly Nguyen, nguyenl2@augsburg.edu
Paul Vang, vangpa@augsburg.edu
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Happy Wednesday from the Staff Senate! We are so excited to host the annual Staff Appreciation Event on Wednesday March 26th from 3:00 – 4:30 pm in the Hoversten Chapel, Foss Hall.
Starting today, we will post a new A-mail each day leading up to the event to highlight some of the amazing staff members we will be celebrating at this year’s Staff Appreciation Event. Don’t forget to check in on A-mail each day (and attend the event) to celebrate these staff members with us!
Today, we are highlighting the staff members who are celebrating their 5-year length of service at Augsburg this year! Please help us in extending congratulations and a huge thank you to the below folks for the time and dedication they have given to Augsburg!
Derrin Lamker – Head Football Coach
Babette Chatman – Director of Ministry / University Pastor
Mohamado Ibrahim – Building Operator
Sherrie Luetgers – Program Manager of Masters in Physician Assistant Studies
Cruz Rodriguez – Assistant Director of McNair Scholars Program
Jon Stentz – Alcohol and Drug Counselor, StepUP
Nicholas Brundy – Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
Tyler LeClear Vachta – Associate Director of Human Resources
Chris Dixon – Assistant Athletic Director / Director of Athletic Diversity & Inclusion / Head Track and Field Coach
Wendy Assal – Associate Director of International Admissions
To make sure you don’t miss the Staff Appreciation Event, you can add the event to your calendar using this link: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/r/eventedit/copy/MjdjMDB2OWpuanFjMjJtaHEwZzR1YmYydGUgc3RhZmZzZW5hdGVAYXVnc2J1cmcuZWR1
We look forward to seeing you next Wednesday!
submitted by kastsech@augsburg.edu
Announcing the 1st annual Auggie Baby Shark Entrepreneur Contest!
Compete for $10,000 in prize money for your business or social enterprise idea.
The Augsburg Baby Shark Contest encourages students to explore entrepreneurial potential, seek out new opportunities, and use the skills & knowledge acquired to launch a new business. This annual event is organized by the School of Business and is open to all current Augsburg University undergraduate & graduate students. In order to be eligible, students must be registered in the semester of competition with a valid Augsburg University student ID.
COMPETITION DETAILS
● Individuals & teams consisting of one to 4 students
● All academic schools/disciplines are eligible
● Business Ventures for students focused on more traditional commercial opportunities. These can be business-to-consumer, business-to-business, technology-based ventures, & are typically for-profit models.
● Social Ventures for students whose ventures are primarily focused on solving significant social problems — such as poverty alleviation, social injustice, and environmental sustainability – using entrepreneurial methods in order to craft innovative solutions that are effective and scalable. These can be non-profit, for-profit, or a mixture of both (hybrid models).
Deadline: April 1
More details and how to enter:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xSfxfQfiLGeEGrGvruharG4niesrIJLwc6YEfSqONug/edit
submitted by capman@augsburg.edu
The Biology Department is hosting a large Aquarium Expo in collaboration with the Minnesota Aquarium Society
March 22, 2025 (last Saturday of spring break), 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Free and open to the public, including free parking
Hagfors Center first floor and biology labs, including:
– Large aquarium show – dozens of tanks with a wide diversity of freshwater tropical fish and aquatic plants
– Speakers (including emeritus biology professor Bill Capman speaking on marine fish and invertebrate breeding methodology)
– Biology lab and greenhouse tours led by students
– Tours of Augsburg’s coral reef aquaria and marine fish and invertebrate breeding lab
– Live corals and other live critters under microscopes
– Dozens of vendors (aquarium-related, as well as some wonderful artwork/paintings and bioactive vivariums/terrariums)
– Food truck
– and more
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.
submitted by capman@augsburg.edu
The Biology Department is hosting a large Aquarium Expo in collaboration with the Minnesota Aquarium Society
March 22, 2025 (last Saturday of spring break), 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Free and open to the public, including free parking
Hagfors Center first floor and biology labs, including:
– Large aquarium show – 100 – 200 tanks with a wide diversity of freshwater tropical fish and aquatic plants
– Speakers (including emeritus biology professor Bill Capman speaking on marine fish and invertebrate breeding methodology)
– Biology lab and greenhouse tours led by students
– Tours of Augsburg’s coral reef aquaria and marine fish and invertebrate breeding lab
– Live corals and other live critters under microscopes
– Several dozen vendors (aquarium-related, as well as some wonderful artwork/paintings and bioactive vivariums/terrariums)
– Food truck
– and more
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. This event is open to all Augsburg staff and faculty, and community partners.
Please RSVP using the link below to help us plan for dinner and childcare. Please email Jenean Gilmer with any questions or concerns.
submitted by kastsech@augsburg.edu
Announcing the 1st annual Auggie Baby Shark Entrepreneur Contest!
Compete for $10,000 in prize money for your business or social enterprise idea.
The Augsburg Baby Shark Contest encourages students to explore entrepreneurial potential, seek out new opportunities, and use the skills & knowledge acquired to launch a new business. This annual event is organized by the School of Business and is open to all current Augsburg University undergraduate & graduate students. In order to be eligible, students must be registered in the semester of competition with a valid Augsburg University student ID.
COMPETITION DETAILS
● Individuals & teams consisting of one to 4 students
● All academic schools/disciplines are eligible
● Business Ventures for students focused on more traditional commercial opportunities. These can be business-to-consumer, business-to-business, technology-based ventures, & are typically for-profit models.
● Social Ventures for students whose ventures are primarily focused on solving significant social problems — such as poverty alleviation, social injustice, and environmental sustainability – using entrepreneurial methods in order to craft innovative solutions that are effective and scalable. These can be non-profit, for-profit, or a mixture of both (hybrid models).
Deadline: April 1
More details and how to enter:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xSfxfQfiLGeEGrGvruharG4niesrIJLwc6YEfSqONug/edit
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xSfxfQfiLGeEGrGvruharG4niesrIJLwc6YEfSqONug/edit
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Hello Everyone! Just wanted to let you guys know that the Center for Wellness and Counseling will be closed from the 17th-21st of March for spring break! We will be back on Monday, March 24th. We also have 24/7 phone counseling 844-287-6963 and our online service Bettermynd.
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.
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:
Staff Appreciation Event:
Wednesday March 26th from 3:00-4:30 p.m. in the Hoversten Chapel, Foss Hall.
Thank you for all of the submissions to honor outstanding staff and outstanding newcomers at Augsburg. We’ll gather and celebrate our accomplishments together. There will be food!
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.
Additional Kudos?
Uplift individuals and departments even more at the staff appreciation event by submitting pictures/kudos about specific folks or departments you’re proud about https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdR94xJoIPFNFgpiL3e3I2fUBaBDUqtpG_HZRwgWFP2ulEoYg/viewform?usp=header
Follow our Senate Senate Calendar on our website – https://sites.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/about/
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Have you ever wanted to peek behind the scenes at the Cedar? Learn more about how to participate at our venue by attending our monthly Volunteer Orientation led by volunteer coordinator Jared Hemming! Beginning with our first show 35 years ago, all of the Cedar’s events have been staffed by volunteers in our program, which now includes more than 400 members. Volunteers earn credit to see future shows for free. Tasks include setting up the venue, selling tickets and concessions, and cleaning at the end of each performance. All are welcome to join our volunteer program.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
IF YOU’RE INTERESTED email Volunteer Coordinator Jared Hemming at jhemming@thecedar.org. For more deets, check out their website:
submitted by kastsech@augsburg.edu
Announcing the 1st annual Auggie Baby Shark Entrepreneur Contest!
Compete for $10,000 in prize money for your business or social enterprise idea.
The Augsburg Baby Shark Contest encourages students to explore entrepreneurial potential, seek out new opportunities, and use the skills & knowledge acquired to launch a new business. This annual event is organized by the School of Business and is open to all current Augsburg University undergraduate & graduate students. In order to be eligible, students must be registered in the semester of competition with a valid Augsburg University student ID.
COMPETITION DETAILS
● Individuals & teams consisting of one to 4 students
● All academic schools/disciplines are eligible
● Business Ventures for students focused on more traditional commercial opportunities. These can be business-to-consumer, business-to-business, technology-based ventures, & are typically for-profit models.
● Social Ventures for students whose ventures are primarily focused on solving significant social problems — such as poverty alleviation, social injustice, and environmental sustainability – using entrepreneurial methods in order to craft innovative solutions that are effective and scalable. These can be non-profit, for-profit, or a mixture of both (hybrid models).
Deadline: April 1
More details and how to enter:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xSfxfQfiLGeEGrGvruharG4niesrIJLwc6YEfSqONug/edit
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xSfxfQfiLGeEGrGvruharG4niesrIJLwc6YEfSqONug/edit
submitted by covalt@augsburg.edu
Thó Wiŋ Magazine will be hosting a publishing event on Tuesday, March 25th from 4-5pm in Hagfors 150B. Minneapolis-based poet Joe Davis will be leading a discussion on the publishing industry and what putting your art into the world looks like. Tea and brownies will be provided and attendees with have the opportunity to submit their work to Thó Wiŋ Magazine, as well as view what past issues of Augsburg’s official literary magazine have looked like.
If you are an author, poet, musician, or visual artist of any kind looking to get your work into the world, this event will contain valuable information on the processes of querying and publishing. We would love to see you all there! If you would like to attend, you can RSVP on Auggie Life: https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11153627
When: Tuesday, March 25th, 4-5pm
Where: Hagfors 150B
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
The Christensen Scholars Program is a small group of ten academically accomplished students who share an interest in the theological and practical exploration of Christian community and vocation. The experience promises to be intellectual, communal, theological, dialogical, challenging, and practical.
Benefits
– Develop a deeper understanding of your own vocation in a caring community.
– Create a deeper sense of belonging among your peers.
– Learn new ways to live out your faith on a daily basis within the community.
– All-expenses-paid pilgrimage to Holden Village Retreat Center in the Cascade mountains.
– 4 upper division Religion credits (can be used toward your major or minor)
The application is due April 4.
If you have any questions about this program, contact Pastor John in the campus ministry office: schwehn@augsburg.edu
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“Uncovering Vocation” is a series co-hosted by the Christensen Center for Vocation and Campus Ministry. Every second and fourth Tuesdays of the month we gather in the place and at this time to hear a member of our community share a part of their vocation story with us. Upcoming this spring:
March 25 – Rebecca John, Vice President
April 8 – Bob Groven, Professor of Communication Studies, Film, and New Media and Assistant Director of Faculty Development
April 22 – Leon Van Eck, Associate Professor of Biology
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.
submitted by kastsech@augsburg.edu
Announcing the 1st annual Auggie Baby Shark Entrepreneur Contest!
Compete for $10,000 in prize money for your business or social enterprise idea.
The Augsburg Baby Shark Contest encourages students to explore entrepreneurial potential, seek out new opportunities, and use the skills & knowledge acquired to launch a new business. This annual event is organized by the School of Business and is open to all current Augsburg University undergraduate & graduate students. In order to be eligible, students must be registered in the semester of competition with a valid Augsburg University student ID.
COMPETITION DETAILS
● Individuals & teams consisting of one to 4 students
● All academic schools/disciplines are eligible
● Business Ventures for students focused on more traditional commercial opportunities. These can be business-to-consumer, business-to-business, technology-based ventures, & are typically for-profit models.
● Social Ventures for students whose ventures are primarily focused on solving significant social problems — such as poverty alleviation, social injustice, and environmental sustainability – using entrepreneurial methods in order to craft innovative solutions that are effective and scalable. These can be non-profit, for-profit, or a mixture of both (hybrid models).
Deadline: April 1
More details and how to enter:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xSfxfQfiLGeEGrGvruharG4niesrIJLwc6YEfSqONug/edit
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xSfxfQfiLGeEGrGvruharG4niesrIJLwc6YEfSqONug/edit
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am for a special musical chapel service with the Augsburg flute choir directed by Trudi Anderson. Graduating seniors Victoria Battle, Gabby Bunay-Rojas, and Ames Karstens will each perform a flute solo.
submitted by capman@augsburg.edu
The Biology Department is hosting a large Aquarium Expo in collaboration with the Minnesota Aquarium Society
March 22, 2025 (last Saturday of spring break), 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Free and open to the public, including free parking
Hagfors Center first floor and biology labs, including:
– Large aquarium show – 100 – 200 tanks with a wide diversity of freshwater tropical fish and aquatic plants
– Speakers (including emeritus biology professor Bill Capman speaking on marine fish and invertebrate breeding methodology)
– Biology lab and greenhouse tours led by students
– Tours of Augsburg’s coral reef aquaria and marine fish and invertebrate breeding lab
– Live corals and other live critters under microscopes
– Vendors (aquarium related vendors as well as some wonderful artwork/paintings and bioactive vivariums/terrariums)
– Food truck
– and more
Join us today, Thursday, March 13 to continue our explorations of embodying anti-racism. We’ll be meeting from 12-1 (feel free to bring your lunch!) in Lindell Library 301. In this session we will be getting into some practices to help us build connections and develop community commitments together, as well as reflecting on a poem and discussing potential actions that might come out of our practice. Please also feel free to invite others you think might be interested. This is part of the affinity group practice this semester.
When: March 13, 12pm-1pm
Where: Lindell Library 301
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Drop in anytime between 10am-2pm for some arts and crafts. We’ll have a wet felting station for making your own felt friend (think pet rock, but softer!) to keep you company as you finish out your midterms and get ready for Spring Break. Takes 10-30 minutes.
submitted by enricoc@augsburg.edu
Faculty and Staff – Join us Thursday, March 13th for a campus AED scavenger hunt. We will split into teams and go around campus buildings and find all of the AED’s. After we have gotten our heart rate up searching for all of the AED’s we will eat lunch together up in the cafeteria. The winning group will receive free lunch (:
We will meet outside the Christensen Center at 12pm. Please sign up using the google form provided so we have a general idea of amount of people to expect.
If you have a question or need an accommodation please contact Sarah Riveros; riveross@augsburg.edu or Colleen Enrico; enricoc@augsburg.edu
This event is sponsored by the Campus Collaboration and Community Affinity Group
submitted by vangpa@augsburg.edu
Cooking is laboring for survival, love, and the future. In war times and peace, the food we make feeds the hungry, soothes the unsettled, and heals the wounded. Join us for the first event of our BE/COMING HOME series to make a bowl of Vietnamese chicken pho, as we make sense of hunger and famine–conditions of life that haunt generations of Southeast Asians impacted by the imperialist and civil wars in the 19th and 20th century—in the celebration of life 50 years after the first Southeast Asian refugee resettlement in the U.S. Presentation by Professor Ly Nguyen.
You must RSVP due to limited seating. We will have Chicken Pho “to go” packs from 11-12:30 at the food lab for those who are not able to attend due to limited spaces, only while supplies last. No rain checks, first come first serve.
Friday, March 14th
Chicken Pho cooking workshop 10:30AM-11AM
Eat/Discuss about Be/Coming Home 11:10AM-12:20PM
Location: Hagfors Center Food Lab room 108
submitted by covalt@augsburg.edu
Thó Wiŋ Magazine will be hosting a publishing event on Tuesday, March 25th from 4-5pm in Hagfors 150B. Minneapolis-based poet Joe Davis will be leading a discussion on the publishing industry and what putting your art into the world looks like. Tea and brownies will be provided and attendees with have the opportunity to submit their work to Thó Wiŋ Magazine, as well as view what past issues of Augsburg’s official literary magazine have looked like.
If you are an author, poet, musician, or visual artist of any kind looking to get your work into the world, this event will contain valuable information on the processes of querying and publishing. We would love to see you all there! If you would like to attend, you can RSVP on Auggie Life: https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11153627
When: Tuesday, March 25th, 4-5pm
Where: Hagfors 150B
submitted by hardaker@augsburg.edu
Auggies – are you interested in study abroad in LATIN AMERICA?
Join us for a virtual Town Hall to learn more about Augsburg’s study abroad programs in Mexico, and our Central America program that travels to BOTH Guatemala and Costa Rica!
Both Town Halls will feature our staff and instructors from the countries we visit, and who you would be spending your semester with. RSVP to join virtually on Thursday, March 13th.
MEXICO FALL SEMESTER PROGRAMS
with Fatima Mendoza
Thursday, March 13th at 12:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AMERICA SEMESTER PROGRAM
with Elisa Vanegas and Gabriela Maldonado
Thursday, March 13th at 1:00 p.m.
Why Choose an Augsburg CGEE program in Latin America?
*Earn Augsburg credits while studying abroad and fulfill graduation requirements!
*Learn from communities in which we visit, with professors from Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and other countries in Latin America!
*Get out of the classroom and enjoy hands-on learning and travel!
RSVP today for either or both Town Hall meetings to learn more.
submitted by ahmeda15@augsburg.edu
NSBE-Augsburg x UMN Tech Bowl – Sign Up Now!
Join us for the NSBE Tech Bowl with UMN! Test your knowledge in a Family Feud-style trivia competition featuring general trivia and STEM-focused questions.
We need 5 participants from Augsburg to represent us – don’t miss this chance to show off your skills and receive a $20 gift card!
Where: UMN Campus *more info will be released closer to event date
Date: Monday, April 1st
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sign up now and be part of the fun! Spots are limited – secure yours today!
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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.
You RSVP using the link below which will help us with planning for dinner and childcare. Please email Jenean Gilmer with any questions or concerns.
submitted by kastsech@augsburg.edu
Announcing the 1st annual Auggie Baby Shark Entrepreneur Contest!
Compete for $10,000 in prize money for your business or social enterprise idea.
The Augsburg Baby Shark Contest encourages students to explore entrepreneurial potential, seek out new opportunities, and use the skills & knowledge acquired to launch a new business. This annual event is organized by the School of Business and is open to all current Augsburg University undergraduate & graduate students. In order to be eligible, students must be registered in the semester of competition with a valid Augsburg University student ID.
COMPETITION DETAILS
● Individuals & teams consisting of one to 4 students
● All academic schools/disciplines are eligible
● Business Ventures for students focused on more traditional commercial opportunities. These can be business-to-consumer, business-to-business, technology-based ventures, & are typically for-profit models.
● Social Ventures for students whose ventures are primarily focused on solving significant social problems — such as poverty alleviation, social injustice, and environmental sustainability – using entrepreneurial methods in order to craft innovative solutions that are effective and scalable. These can be non-profit, for-profit, or a mixture of both (hybrid models).
Deadline: April 1
More details and how to enter:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xSfxfQfiLGeEGrGvruharG4niesrIJLwc6YEfSqONug/edit
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xSfxfQfiLGeEGrGvruharG4niesrIJLwc6YEfSqONug/edit
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am to hear Cynthia Bailey Manns, Director of Adult Learning, St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, who will share stories from her Catholic tradition 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.
submitted by covalt@augsburg.edu
Thó Wiŋ Magazine will be hosting a publishing event on Tuesday, March 25th from 4-5pm in Hagfors 150B. Minneapolis-based poet Joe Davis will be leading a discussion on the publishing industry and what putting your art into the world looks like. Tea and brownies will be provided and attendees with have the opportunity to submit their work to Thó Wiŋ Magazine, as well as view what past issues of Augsburg’s official literary magazine have looked like.
If you are an author, poet, musician, or visual artist of any kind looking to get your work into the world, this event will contain valuable information on the processes of querying and publishing. We would love to see you all there! If you would like to attend, you can RSVP on Auggie Life: https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11153627
When: Tuesday, March 25th, 4-5pm
Where: Hagfors 150B
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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.
Staff senate hosts this causal monthly lunch on the second Tuesday starting March 11th at noon.
Join us on Thursday, March 13 to continue our explorations of embodying anti-racism. We’ll be meeting from 12-1 (feel free to bring your lunch!) in Lindell Library 301. In this session we will be getting into some practices to help us build connections and develop community commitments together, as well as reflecting on a poem and discussing potential actions that might come out of our practice. Please also feel free to invite others you think might be interested. This is part of the affinity group practice this semester.
When: March 13, 12pm-1pm
Where: Lindell Library 301
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Faculty and Staff – Join us Thursday, March 13th for a campus AED scavenger hunt. We will split into teams and go around campus buildings and find all of the AED’s. After we have gotten our heart rate up searching for all of the AED’s we will eat lunch together up in the cafeteria. The winning group will receive free lunch (:
We will meet outside the Christensen Center at 12pm. Please sign up using the google form provided so we have a general idea of amount of people to expect.
If you have a question or need an accommodation please contact Sarah Riveros; riveross@augsburg.edu or Colleen Enrico; enricoc@augsburg.edu
This event is sponsored by the Campus Collaboration and Community Affinity Group
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Join us on Tuesday, March 11th, from 11:30 am to 11:50 am in Hoversten Chapel for the next installment of our Uncovering Vocation series. Sarah Erkkinen, Vice President for Advancement, will reflect on her personal vocation journey. Come and hear more about Sarah and how we are called to live our lives for the sake of the world.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
“Living Stories” is a series co-hosted by the Department of Religion and Philosophy, Augsburg Interfaith Institute, and Campus Ministry. On March 12, join us in Hoversten Chapel to hear Cynthia Bailey Mains, Director of Adult Learning, St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, who will share stories from her Catholic tradition.
submitted by hardaker@augsburg.edu
Auggies – are you interested in study abroad in LATIN AMERICA?
Join us for a virtual Town Hall to learn more about Augsburg’s study abroad programs in Mexico, and our Central America program that travels to BOTH Guatemala and Costa Rica!
Both Town Halls will feature our staff and instructors from the countries we visit, and who you would be spending your semester with. RSVP to join virtually on Thursday, March 13th.
MEXICO FALL SEMESTER PROGRAMS
with Fatima Mendoza
Thursday, March 13th at 12:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AMERICA SEMESTER PROGRAM
with Elisa Vanegas and Gabriela Maldonado
Thursday, March 13th at 1:00 p.m.
Why Choose an Augsburg CGEE program in Latin America?
*Earn Augsburg credits while studying abroad and fulfill graduation requirements!
*Learn from communities in which we visit, with professors from Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and other countries in Latin America!
*Get out of the classroom and enjoy hands-on learning and travel!
RSVP today for either or both Town Hall meetings to learn more.
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
All faculty and staff are invited to attend a Zoom session at 3 p.m. today, March 11, with Provost Paula O’Loughlin, Vice President of Equity and Inclusion Joanne Reeck, and Dean of Students Michael Grewe to ask questions about how Augsburg is negotiating the current external environment, including recent decisions at the federal and state levels.
Please contact provost@augsburg.edu with any questions.
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Drop in anytime between 10am-12pm for some arts and crafts. We’ll have a wet felting station for making your own felt friend (think pet rock, but softer!) to keep you company as you finish out your midterm and get ready for Spring Break. Takes 5-30 minutes.
submitted by kastsech@augsburg.edu
Announcing the 1st annual Auggie Baby Shark Entrepreneur Contest!
Compete for $10,000 in prize money for your business or social enterprise idea.
The Augsburg Baby Shark Contest encourages students to explore entrepreneurial potential, seek out new opportunities, and use the skills & knowledge acquired to launch a new business. This annual event is organized by the School of Business and is open to all current Augsburg University undergraduate & graduate students. In order to be eligible, students must be registered in the semester of competition with a valid Augsburg University student ID.
COMPETITION DETAILS
● Individuals & teams consisting of one to 4 students
● All academic schools/disciplines are eligible
● Business Ventures for students focused on more traditional commercial opportunities. These can be business-to-consumer, business-to-business, technology-based ventures, & are typically for-profit models.
● Social Ventures for students whose ventures are primarily focused on solving significant social problems — such as poverty alleviation, social injustice, and environmental sustainability – using entrepreneurial methods in order to craft innovative solutions that are effective and scalable. These can be non-profit, for-profit, or a mixture of both (hybrid models).
Deadline: April 1
More details and how to enter:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xSfxfQfiLGeEGrGvruharG4niesrIJLwc6YEfSqONug
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xSfxfQfiLGeEGrGvruharG4niesrIJLwc6YEfSqONug
submitted by covalt@augsburg.edu
Thó Wiŋ Magazine will be hosting a publishing event on Tuesday, March 25th from 4-5pm in Hagfors 150B. Minneapolis-based poet Joe Davis will be leading a discussion on the publishing industry and what putting your art into the world looks like. Tea and brownies will be provided and attendees with have the opportunity to submit their work to Thó Wiŋ Magazine, as well as view what past issues of Augsburg’s official literary magazine have looked like.
If you are an author, poet, musician, or visual artist of any kind looking to get your work into the world, this event will contain valuable information on the processes of querying and publishing. We would love to see you all there! If you would like to attend, you can RSVP on Auggie Life: https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11153627
When: Tuesday, March 25th, 4-5pm
Where: Hagfors 150B
submitted by oflahert@augsburg.edu
Announcing the 1st annual 2025 Auggie Baby Shark Entrepreneur Contest! Students can compete for $10,000 in prize money for their business or social enterprise idea.
The Augsburg Baby Shark Contest encourages students to explore their entrepreneurial potential, seek out new opportunities, and use the skills & knowledge they have acquired to launch a new business. This annual event is organized by the School of Business and is open to all current Augsburg University undergraduate & graduate students. In order to be eligible, students must be registered in the semester of competition with a valid Augsburg University student ID.
COMPETITION DETAILS
● Individuals & teams consisting of one to 4 students
● All academic schools/disciplines are eligible
● Business Ventures for students focused on more traditional commercial opportunities. These can be business-to-consumer, business-to-business, technology-based ventures, & are typically for-profit models.
● Social Ventures for students whose ventures are primarily focused on solving significant social problems — such as poverty alleviation, social injustice, and environmental sustainability – using entrepreneurial methods in order to craft innovative solutions that are effective and scalable. These can be non-profit, for-profit, or a mixture of both (hybrid models).
Deadline: April 1
More details and how to enter:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xSfxfQfiLGeEGrGvruharG4niesrIJLwc6YEfSqONug/edit
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xSfxfQfiLGeEGrGvruharG4niesrIJLwc6YEfSqONug/edit
submitted by cronink@augsburg.edu
Stop by Research Support Desk on the first floor of Lindell Library today to grab a coffee or tea and take a break from midterm stress. You got this! Beverages are available from 9am-3pm or until supplies run out.
Can’t make it to today’s event? On March 13th join the Library for Create a Study Buddy. Drop in anytime between 10am-12pm for some arts and crafts. We’ll have a wet felting station for making your own felt friend to keep you company as you finish up your exams and papers. Takes 5-30 minutes.
Join us on Thursday, March 13 to continue our explorations of embodying anti-racism. We’ll be meeting from 12-1 (feel free to bring your lunch!) in Lindell Library 301. In this session we will be getting into some practices to help us build connections and develop community commitments together, as well as reflecting on a poem and discussing potential actions that might come out of our practice. Please also feel free to invite others you think might be interested. This is part of the affinity group practice this semester.
When: March 13, 12pm-1pm
Where: Lindell Library 301
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
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.
submitted by willia64@augsburg.edu
This exhibition seeks to merge Afrocentrism—a worldview that recenters people of African descent in historical, cultural, and artistic narratives—with eclecticism, an approach that embraces diverse influences, styles, and mediums. Inspired by Molefi Asante’s philosophy of reclaiming African diasporic identity, this exhibition creates a space for BIPOC artists to explore, celebrate, and challenge perceptions of Blackness across time, space, and artistic expression.
We invite artists working in all mediums to submit works that reflect the depth and multiplicity of Black diasporic identities—seen and unseen, shared and personal, historical and futuristic. This exhibition encourages a dialogue on how Blackness is experienced, imagined, and expressed across different cultural landscapes.
Submission Deadline:
Saturday, May 31st, 2025, at 12:00 PM.
Exhibition Details:
Exhibition Dates: July 2nd – July 19th, 2025
Venue: FOK Studios, Lowertown, Saint Paul, MN
Opening Reception: July 5th, 2025 | 6 PM – 9 PM
Artist Talk: July 11th, 2025 | 6 PM – 8 PM
Artwork Drop-Off: June 28th – June 30th, 2025
Artwork Pickup: July 20th, 2025
*Installation: Selected artists will receive communication regarding installation times.
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Eligibility and Submission Guidelines:
Who Can Apply:
This open call is for BIPOC artists whose work aligns with the themes of Afrocentrism and eclecticism. We welcome artists who explore Black diasporic identities—seen and unseen, historical and contemporary—through diverse artistic practices. Artists of all experience levels are encouraged to apply.
Types of Work Accepted:
We welcome submissions across various mediums, including but not limited to:
Painting
Sculpture
Photography
Mixed Media
Digital Art
Video/Film
Installation Art
Performance Art (must provide documentation and/or proposal)
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Auggie Doggies Day is here. Come join us this Wednesday, March 12th from 10:30am-11:30am.
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The Augsburg Staff Senate continues to find opportunities to build community and relationships across departments. We also seek to remain informed about overall campus happenings. If you can’t make all the Focused Conversations or other University-wide meetings, please feel free to reach out with any questions you might have.
You can email us at staffsenate@augsburg.edu
Upcoming opportunities to connect:
Monthly Brown Bag Lunches:
Monthly on the second Tuesday starting March 11th at noon
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.
Staff Appreciation Event:
Wednesday March 26th from 3:00-4:30 p.m. in the Hoversten Chapel, Foss Hall.
Thank you for all of the submissions to honor outstanding staff and outstanding newcomers at Augsburg.
Additional Kudos?
Uplift individuals and departments even more at the staff appreciation event by submitting pictures/kudos about specific folks or departments you’re proud about.
Follow our Senate Senate Calendar on our website – https://sites.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/about/
submitting pictures/kudos about specific folks or departments you’re proud about.
submitted by hardaker@augsburg.edu
Auggies – are you interested in study abroad in LATIN AMERICA?
Join us for a virtual Town Hall to learn more about Augsburg’s study abroad programs in Mexico, and our Central America program that travels to BOTH Guatemala and Costa Rica!
Both Town Halls will feature our staff and instructors from the countries we visit, and who you would be spending your semester with. RSVP to join virtually on Thursday, March 13th.
MEXICO FALL SEMESTER PROGRAMS
with Fatima Mendoza
Thursday, March 13th at 12:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AMERICA SEMESTER PROGRAM
with Elisa Vanegas and Gabriela Maldonado
Thursday, March 13th at 1:00 p.m.
Why Choose an Augsburg CGEE program in Latin America?
*Earn Augsburg credits while studying abroad and fulfill graduation requirements!
*Learn from communities in which we visit, with professors from Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and other countries in Latin America!
*Get out of the classroom and enjoy hands-on learning and travel!
RSVP today for either or both Town Hall meetings to learn more.
submitted by boylek@augsburg.edu
Save the Date- Thursday April 3
Please join us on Thursday, April 3rd from 1:00-2:30pm in Oren Gateway 100 as we bid farewell to Marah Jacobson on her last day at Augsburg. In her 7 years of service to the university, Marah has been instrumental in the success of multiple initiatives in her role as Associate Provost and Title IX officer, including the implementation of a degree audit, co-leading our HLC reaffirmation, the development of a new gen ed curriculum, and the launch of our PSEO program. The Augsburg community has benefited greatly from her leadership and commitment. Marah will begin her new role as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Bemidji State University on April 7. Come join us as we celebrate Marah and wish her well on this exciting next step of her journey.
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All faculty and staff are invited to attend an upcoming Zoom session with Provost Paula O’Loughlin, Vice President of Equity and Inclusion Joanne Reeck, and Dean of Students Michael Grewe to ask questions about how Augsburg is negotiating the current external environment, including recent decisions at the federal and state levels.
Tuesday, March 11 at 3:00 p.m.
Register here: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/95880866964?pwd%3DtVWBuG3N8zXmbaM4OQh3aaP79ttaTv.1&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1742070737507018&usg=AOvVaw0jQHdp8kWv0JkiEHuERk5g
Please contact provost@augsburg.edu with any questions.
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You’re halfway through the semester! Come celebrate at the library with some fun midterm activities:
*Daily Puzzle Tables – We’ll have tables set up on the first floor of Lindell Library with puzzles for you to drop-in and work on until Spring Break.
*March 10th: Free Coffee & Tea – Starting at 9am stop by the Research Services Desk at the front of the library for a hot beverage and chat with one of our librarians about what we can do to help with your research.
*March 13th: Create a Study Buddy – Drop in anytime between 10am-12pm for some arts and crafts. We’ll have a wet felting station for making your own felt friend to keep you company as you prep for exams and papers. Takes 5-30 minutes.
*Daily Research Help – The Research Services desk has librarians ready to help with your research from 9am-6pm Monday-Friday. Visit us anytime!
submitted by vangpa@augsburg.edu
Experience Taiko Drumming with Taiko Arts Midwest (TAM). TAM will be performing Friday March 7th during chapel. All are welcome, the show will start promptly at 10:40AM and go until 11:00AM in the Hoversten Chapel.
submitted by vangpa@augsburg.edu
Everyone’s invited to join Augsburg Asian Student Association this Friday 3/7 for the annual Asian Celebration Show. The doors open at 4:30PM in the Chapel and goes to 8:30PM. Dinner will be provided along with exciting performances and showcases.
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 next First Friday of the semester is this week, March 7, 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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ASAC is excited to invite you to attend our annual Spring Formal: Golden Glamour!
It will be this SATURDAY, March 8th from 7:30-11:30pm at the Hoversten Chapel in Foss!
Expect live-music, free food, and raffles for everyone to enjoy!
All guests are welcome: Augsburg students, alumni , and other friends at no cost
Mark your calendar and hope to see you there ☆
If you have any questions, please reach out to asac@augsburg.edu
submitted by fang1@augsburg.edu
Hello, brilliant scholars!
The Communication Studies, Film, and New Media Department (CFN) invites all current majors and interested students to attend our Student Networking Event on Tuesday, April 1, between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m.!
You can network with professionals in the fields of communication, film, and new media, get your professional portrait taken, have some snacks, and practice networking! Keep an eye out for a Google Calendar invite to come soon.
Sign up for professional portraits HERE (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z0nQ1CMS7lDFeNjOjNcoQX_EjRzvclPYiCe2xi8nSS0/edit?usp=drive_link)
We hope to see you there!
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Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am for a special chapel service. Come experience Taiko Arts Midwest, offering a loud, energetic performance that combines music, dance, and pure athleticism hosted by Pan Asian Student Services.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Join us on Tuesday, March 11th, from 11:30 am to 11:50 am in Hoversten Chapel for the next installment of our Uncovering Vocation series. Sarah Erkkinnen, Vice President for Advancement, will reflect on his personal vocation journey. Come and hear more about Sarah and how we are called to live our lives for the sake of the world.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
“Living Stories” is a series co-hosted by the Department of Religion and Philosophy, Augsburg Interfaith Institute, and Campus Ministry. On March 12, join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am to hear Cynthia Bailey Mains, Director of Adult Learning, St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, who will share stories from her Catholic tradition.
submitted by cronink@augsburg.edu
You’re halfway through the semester! Come celebrate at the library with some fun midterm activities:
*Daily Puzzle Tables – We’ll have tables set up on the first floor of Lindell Library with puzzles for you to drop-in and work on until Spring Break.
*March 10th: Free Coffee & Tea – Starting at 9am stop by the Research Services Desk at the front of the library for a hot beverage and chat with one of our librarians about what we can do to help with your research.
*March 13th: Create a Study Buddy – Drop in anytime between 10am-12pm for some arts and crafts. We’ll have a wet felting station for making your own felt friend to keep you company as you prep for exams and papers. Takes 5-30 minutes.
*Daily Research Help – The Research Services desk has librarians ready to help with your research from 9am-6pm Monday-Friday. Visit us anytime!
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 next First Friday of the semester is this week, March 7, 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
Augsburg will host a second Zoom session today that will give students an opportunity to ask questions to Augsburg administrators about how recent decisions at the federal and state levels might impact you and the Augsburg community. Panelists will include Provost Paula O’Loughlin, Vice President of Equity and Inclusion Joanne Reeck, and Dean of Students Michael Grewe.
Thursday, March 6
7–8 p.m.
Via Zoom
Please reach out to the Dean of Students office at deanofstudents@augsburg.edu with any questions.
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All faculty and staff are invited to attend upcoming Zoom sessions with Provost Paula O’Loughlin, Vice President of Equity and Inclusion Joanne Reeck, and Dean of Students Michael Grewe to ask questions about how Augsburg is negotiating the current external environment, including recent decisions at the federal and state levels.
Thursday, March 6 at 12:30 p.m.
Register for March 6: https://augsburg.zoom.us/meeting/register/qsRdb9WdTnmLW3N19auBCg#/registration
Tuesday, March 11 at 3:00 p.m.
Register for March 11: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/95880866964?pwd%3DtVWBuG3N8zXmbaM4OQh3aaP79ttaTv.1&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1742070737507018&usg=AOvVaw0jQHdp8kWv0JkiEHuERk5g
Please contact provost@augsburg.edu with any questions.
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Join Augsburg University Campus Ministry in Hoversten Chapel at 10:00 am for the 8th Annual Fosdick Lecture on Preaching. Rev. Dr. DeWayne Davis will address the topic “Shall Untruth Win? Faithful Preaching in an Age of Mistrust and Misinformation.”
Observers have offered provocative words and phrases to describe our cultural and political moment. Post-truth. The fall of reason. Alternative facts. Can good news penetrate the noise of propaganda and conspiracy in our national discourse? Can a word of hope break through the cynicism and nihilism of cruel and radicalized politics? Now more than ever, from one-on-one meetings with parishioners to our proclamations from behind the sacred desk to our public utterances, courageous preachers must freshly voice the enduring wisdom of the Bible, the tradition, and religious experience to a people awash in propaganda and misinformation delivered through an inflammatory media landscape. Harry Emerson Fosdick summoned the courage to speak truthfully and faithfully during his time of rapid change and discoveries. Will we?
Rev. Davis joined Plymouth Congregational Church as Lead Minister in December 2020. The son of two ministers and the youngest of fifteen children in Mississippi, Dr. Davis earned his B.A. at Howard University and an MA at the University of Maryland. He was awarded an M.Div. with Honors at Wesley Seminary and a D.Min. at Luther Seminary. He is ordained in the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches. Dr. Davis brings a gift for preaching, an appetite for partnerships, a commitment to liberal theology and social justice, as well as experience in public policy work.
Coffee and Registration at 9:30 am. Lecture at 10:00 am; Reverend Davis will also preach at the 11:30 am chapel service.
Augsburg Campus Life is moderating a forum of community advocacy partners, who will be answering questions on LGBTQIA+ Support and Rights in Minnesota, and providing information about how the federal government may be impacting the work of sexuality and gender justice now and moving forward.
This event is taking place Thursday, March 6th, 4-6 p.m. in the East Commons.
We hope to see you there!
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Announcing the 1st annual 2025 Auggie Baby Shark Entrepreneur Contest! Students can compete for $10,000 in prize money for their business or social enterprise idea.
The Augsburg Baby Shark Contest encourages students to explore their entrepreneurial potential, seek out new opportunities, and use the skills & knowledge they have acquired to launch a new business. This annual event is organized by the School of Business and is open to all current Augsburg University undergraduate & graduate students. In order to be eligible, students must be registered in the semester of competition with a valid Augsburg University student ID.
COMPETITION DETAILS
● Individuals & teams consisting of one to 4 students
● All academic schools/disciplines are eligible
● Business Ventures for students focused on more traditional commercial opportunities. These can be business-to-consumer, business-to-business, technology-based ventures, & are typically for-profit models.
● Social Ventures for students whose ventures are primarily focused on solving significant social problems — such as poverty alleviation, social injustice, and environmental sustainability – using entrepreneurial methods in order to craft innovative solutions that are effective and scalable. These can be non-profit, for-profit, or a mixture of both (hybrid models).
Deadline: April 1
More details and how to enter:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xSfxfQfiLGeEGrGvruharG4niesrIJLwc6YEfSqONug/edit
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xSfxfQfiLGeEGrGvruharG4niesrIJLwc6YEfSqONug/edit
submitted by cagigasd@augsburg.edu
ASAC is excited to invite you to attend our annual Spring Formal: Golden Glamour!
It will be this SATURDAY, March 8th from 7:30-11:30pm at the Hoversten Chapel in Foss!
Expect live-music, free food, and raffles for everyone to enjoy!
All guests are welcome: Augsburg students, alumni , and other friends at no cost
Mark your calendar and hope to see you there ☆
If you have any questions, please reach out to asac@augsburg.edu
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Celebrate the infamous Chef Jojo of Tamu and at his book launch/musical extravaganza/dance party! Rumba Evolution is a captivating, informative journey of how a type of music unwillingly left Africa in slave ships, went to Cuba, and then to the rest of the world before returning home to Africa as Congolese rumba music became a global phenomenon. Rumba Evolution is an informative voyage to explore rumba’s origins, spread, transformation and influences, and how it became one of the most popular genres in the world. Please join us as we celebrate author George ‘ Jojo’ Ndege as he discusses his book along with live music from Yusuf Shalita and Bandasson.
Friday, March 7, 2025
Doors: 7:00 PM
Show: 8:00 PM
All Ages, Mixed Seated and Standing
$20 Advance, $25 Day of Show
**STUDENTS TICKETS $11 AT THE DOOR!**
For Cedar presented shows, online ticket sales typically end one hour before the door time, and then, based on availability, tickets will be available at the door. The Cedar is happy to reserve seats for patrons who require special seating accommodations. To request access accommodations, please go to our Access page.
Augsburg Campus Life is moderating a forum of community advocacy partners, who will be answering questions on LGBTQIA+ Support and Rights in Minnesota, and providing information about how the federal government may be impacting the work of sexuality and gender justice now and moving forward. Area organizations participating in the forum include OutFront Minnesota, Transforming Families, PRIDE Twin Cities, RECLAIM!, and Queer Space Collective.
This event is taking place Thursday, March 6th, 4-6 p.m. in the East Commons.
Please submit your anonymous questions below. Campus Life will compile and summarize questions as needed to guide topics at this forum, and there will be time to ask questions in-person as well. You must be logged in to Inside Augsburg to submit a question, but your email will not be collected.
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You’re halfway through the semester! Come celebrate at the library with some fun midterm activities:
*Daily Puzzle Tables – We’ll have tables set up on the first floor of Lindell Library with puzzles for you to drop-in and work on until Spring Break.
*March 10th: Free Coffee & Tea – Starting at 9am stop by the Research Services Desk at the front of the library for a hot beverage and chat with one of our librarians about what we can do to help with your research.
*March 13th: Create a Study Buddy – Drop in anytime between 10am-12pm for some arts and crafts. We’ll have a wet felting station for making your own felt friend to keep you company as you prep for exams and papers. Takes 5-30 minutes.
*Daily Research Help – The Research Services desk has librarians ready to help with your research from 9am-6pm Monday-Friday. Visit us anytime!
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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, March 7, 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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Augsburg will host two Zoom sessions that will give students an opportunity to ask questions to Augsburg administrators about how recent decisions at the federal and state levels might impact you and the Augsburg community. Panelists will include Provost Paula O’Loughlin, Vice President of Equity and Inclusion Joanne Reeck, and Dean of Students Michael Grewe.
Both sessions are open to all students, though one will be geared more toward undergraduates and one will focus more on graduate students.
Wednesday, March 5 from 7–8 p.m. (undergraduate focus)
Register for March 5: https://augsburg.zoom.us/meeting/register/oLqb9gyQRRumxUWymCtibA?_x_zm_rtaid=q99IxVU6SpWCc2IH-8jKPg.1740673830382.b28e5bd37456119e598b1799895d41f5&_x_zm_rhtaid=687#/registration
Thursday, March 6 from 7–8 p.m. (graduate focus)
Register for March 6: https://augsburg.zoom.us/meeting/register/C6_Xvx2nSB6wXEvuDuh2xg?_x_zm_rtaid=q99IxVU6SpWCc2IH-8jKPg.1740673830382.b28e5bd37456119e598b1799895d41f5&_x_zm_rhtaid=687#/registration
Please reach out to the Dean of Students office at deanofstudents@augsburg.edu with any questions.
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All faculty and staff are invited to attend upcoming Zoom sessions with Provost Paula O’Loughlin, Vice President of Equity and Inclusion Joanne Reeck, and Dean of Students Michael Grewe to ask questions about how Augsburg is negotiating the current external environment, including recent decisions at the federal and state levels.
Thursday, March 6 at 12:30 p.m.
Register for March 6: https://augsburg.zoom.us/meeting/register/qsRdb9WdTnmLW3N19auBCg#/registration
Tuesday, March 11 at 3:00 p.m.
Register for March 11: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/95880866964?pwd%3DtVWBuG3N8zXmbaM4OQh3aaP79ttaTv.1&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1742070737507018&usg=AOvVaw0jQHdp8kWv0JkiEHuERk5g
Please contact provost@augsburg.edu with any questions.
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Join Augsburg University Campus Ministry in Hoversten Chapel on Thursday, March 6th at 10:00 am for the 8th Annual Fosdick Lecture on Preaching. Rev. Dr. DeWayne Davis will address the topic “Shall Untruth Win? Faithful Preaching in an Age of Mistrust and Misinformation.”
Observers have offered provocative words and phrases to describe our cultural and political moment. Post-truth. The fall of reason. Alternative facts. Can good news penetrate the noise of propaganda and conspiracy in our national discourse? Can a word of hope break through the cynicism and nihilism of cruel and radicalized politics? Now more than ever, from one-on-one meetings with parishioners to our proclamations from behind the sacred desk to our public utterances, courageous preachers must freshly voice the enduring wisdom of the Bible, the tradition, and religious experience to a people awash in propaganda and misinformation delivered through an inflammatory media landscape. Harry Emerson Fosdick summoned the courage to speak truthfully and faithfully during his time of rapid change and discoveries. Will we?
Rev. Davis joined Plymouth Congregational Church as Lead Minister in December 2020. The son of two ministers and the youngest of fifteen children in Mississippi, Dr. Davis earned his B.A. at Howard University and an MA at the University of Maryland. He was awarded an M.Div. with Honors at Wesley Seminary and a D.Min. at Luther Seminary. He is ordained in the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches. Dr. Davis brings a gift for preaching, an appetite for partnerships, a commitment to liberal theology and social justice, as well as experience in public policy work.
Coffee and Registration at 9:30 am. Lecture at 10:00 am; Reverend Davis will also preach at the 11:30 am chapel service. The lecture will also be livestreamed.
All participants are welcome. If you need accommodations, please call the University Events department at 612.330.1104 or email events@augsburg.edu.
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Announcing the 1st annual 2025 Auggie Baby Shark Entrepreneur Contest! Students can compete for $10,000 in prize money for their business or social enterprise idea.
The Augsburg Baby Shark Contest encourages students to explore their entrepreneurial potential, seek out new opportunities, and use the skills & knowledge they have acquired to launch a new business. This annual event is organized by the School of Business and is open to all current Augsburg University undergraduate & graduate students. In order to be eligible, students must be registered in the semester of competition with a valid Augsburg University student ID.
COMPETITION DETAILS
● Individuals & teams consisting of one to 4 students
● All academic schools/disciplines are eligible
● Business Ventures for students focused on more traditional commercial opportunities. These can be business-to-consumer, business-to-business, technology-based ventures, & are typically for-profit models.
● Social Ventures for students whose ventures are primarily focused on solving significant social problems — such as poverty alleviation, social injustice, and environmental sustainability – using entrepreneurial methods in order to craft innovative solutions that are effective and scalable. These can be non-profit, for-profit, or a mixture of both (hybrid models).
Deadline: April 1
More details and how to enter:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xSfxfQfiLGeEGrGvruharG4niesrIJLwc6YEfSqONug/edit
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xSfxfQfiLGeEGrGvruharG4niesrIJLwc6YEfSqONug/edit
Augsburg’s Thrive Program and EdMN’s FIRE (Fighting Inequities and Racism in Education) will hold space for professional growth.
Time: 4:30pm
Place: OGC 100
Snacks and refreshments will be served.
We hope you will join us to learn more! Even if you can’t stay the whole time, drop in and say hello! Everyone is welcome!
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Thó Wiŋ Magazine will be hosting a publishing event on Wednesday, March 5th from 4-5pm in Hagfors 150B. Minneapolis-based poet Joe Davis will be leading a discussion on the publishing industry and what putting your art into the world looks like. Tea and brownies will be provided and attendees with have the opportunity to submit their work to Thó Wiŋ Magazine, as well as view what past issues of Augsburg’s official literary magazine have looked like.
If you are an author, poet, musician, or visual artist of any kind looking to get your work into the world, this event will contain valuable information on the processes of querying and publishing. We would love to see you all there! If you would like to attend, you can RSVP on Auggie Life: https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11096939
When: Wednesday, March 5th, 4-5pm
Where: Hagfors 150B
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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, March 7, 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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Love Korean food? Come learn how to make Tapchae (Japchae)—a delicious, savory-sweet stir-fried glass noodle dish packed with fresh veggies and bold flavors! Whether you’re a beginner or a cooking pro, this hands-on workshop will guide you step by step.
When: This Thursday, March 6th
Where: Hagfors 1088
✅ RSVP now using the link below
Don’t miss out on this fun, flavorful experience—bring your friends and your appetite!
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Augsburg will host two Zoom sessions that will give students an opportunity to ask questions to Augsburg administrators about how recent decisions at the federal and state levels might impact you and the Augsburg community. Panelists will include Provost Paula O’Loughlin, Vice President of Equity and Inclusion Joanne Reeck, and Dean of Students Michael Grewe.
Both sessions are open to all students, though one will be geared more toward undergraduates and one will focus more on graduate students.
Wednesday, March 5 from 7–8 p.m. (undergraduate focus)
Register for March 5: https://augsburg.zoom.us/meeting/register/oLqb9gyQRRumxUWymCtibA?_x_zm_rtaid=q99IxVU6SpWCc2IH-8jKPg.1740673830382.b28e5bd37456119e598b1799895d41f5&_x_zm_rhtaid=687#/registration
Thursday, March 6 from 7–8 p.m. (graduate focus)
Register for March 6: https://augsburg.zoom.us/meeting/register/C6_Xvx2nSB6wXEvuDuh2xg?_x_zm_rtaid=q99IxVU6SpWCc2IH-8jKPg.1740673830382.b28e5bd37456119e598b1799895d41f5&_x_zm_rhtaid=687#/registration
Please reach out to the Dean of Students office at deanofstudents@augsburg.edu with any questions.
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ASAC is excited to invite you to attend our annual Spring Formal: Golden Glamour!
It will be this SATURDAY, March 8th from 7:30-11:30pm at the Hoversten Chapel in Foss!
Expect live-music, free food, and raffles for everyone to enjoy!
All guests are welcome: Augsburg students, alumni , and other friends at no cost
Mark your calendar and hope to see you there ☆
If you have any questions, please reach out to asac@augsburg.edu
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Thó Wiŋ Magazine will be hosting a publishing event on Wednesday, March 5th from 4-5pm in Hagfors 150B. Minneapolis-based poet Joe Davis will be leading a discussion on the publishing industry and what putting your art into the world looks like. Tea and brownies will be provided and attendees with have the opportunity to submit their work to Thó Wiŋ Magazine, as well as view what past issues of Augsburg’s official literary magazine have looked like.
If you are an author, poet, musician, or visual artist of any kind looking to get your work into the world, this event will contain valuable information on the processes of querying and publishing. We would love to see you all there! If you would like to attend, you can RSVP here: https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11096939
When: Wednesday, March 5th, 4-5pm
Where: Hagfors 150B
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Announcing the 1st annual 2025 Auggie Baby Shark Entrepreneur Contest! Students can compete for $10,000 in prize money for their business or social enterprise idea.
The Augsburg Baby Shark Contest encourages students to explore their entrepreneurial potential, seek out new opportunities, and use the skills & knowledge they have acquired to launch a new business. This annual event is organized by the School of Business and is open to all current Augsburg University undergraduate & graduate students. In order to be eligible, students must be registered in the semester of competition with a valid Augsburg University student ID.
COMPETITION DETAILS
● Individuals & teams consisting of one to 4 students
● All academic schools/disciplines are eligible
● Business Ventures for students focused on more traditional commercial opportunities. These can be business-to-consumer, business-to-business, technology-based ventures, & are typically for-profit models.
● Social Ventures for students whose ventures are primarily focused on solving significant social problems — such as poverty alleviation, social injustice, and environmental sustainability – using entrepreneurial methods in order to craft innovative solutions that are effective and scalable. These can be non-profit, for-profit, or a mixture of both (hybrid models).
Deadline: April 1
More details and how to enter:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xSfxfQfiLGeEGrGvruharG4niesrIJLwc6YEfSqONug/edit
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xSfxfQfiLGeEGrGvruharG4niesrIJLwc6YEfSqONug/edit
Augsburg Campus Life is moderating a forum of community advocacy partners, answering questions on LGBTQIA+ Support and Rights in Minnesota, and providing information about how the federal government may be impacting the work of sexuality and gender justice now and moving forward. Area organizations participating in the forum include OutFront Minnesota, Transforming Families, PRIDE Twin Cities, RECLAIM!, and Queer Space Collective.
This event is taking place Thursday, March 6th, 4-6 p.m. in the East Commons.
Please submit your anonymous questions below. Campus Life will compile and summarize questions as needed to guide topics at this forum, and there will be time to ask questions in-person as well. You must be logged in to Inside Augsburg to submit a question, but your email will not be collected.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Join Augsburg University Campus Ministry in Hoversten Chapel on Thursday, March 6th at 10:00 am for the 8th Annual Fosdick Lecture on Preaching. Rev. Dr. DeWayne Davis will address the topic “Shall Untruth Win? Faithful Preaching in an Age of Mistrust and Misinformation.”
Observers have offered provocative words and phrases to describe our cultural and political moment. Post-truth. The fall of reason. Alternative facts. Can good news penetrate the noise of propaganda and conspiracy in our national discourse? Can a word of hope break through the cynicism and nihilism of cruel and radicalized politics? Now more than ever, from one-on-one meetings with parishioners to our proclamations from behind the sacred desk to our public utterances, courageous preachers must freshly voice the enduring wisdom of the Bible, the tradition, and religious experience to a people awash in propaganda and misinformation delivered through an inflammatory media landscape. Harry Emerson Fosdick summoned the courage to speak truthfully and faithfully during his time of rapid change and discoveries. Will we?
Rev. Davis joined Plymouth Congregational Church as Lead Minister in December 2020. The son of two ministers and the youngest of fifteen children in Mississippi, Dr. Davis earned his B.A. at Howard University and an MA at the University of Maryland. He was awarded an M.Div. with Honors at Wesley Seminary and a D.Min. at Luther Seminary. He is ordained in the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches. Dr. Davis brings a gift for preaching, an appetite for partnerships, a commitment to liberal theology and social justice, as well as experience in public policy work.
Coffee and Registration at 9:30 am. Lecture at 10:00 am; Reverend Davis will also preach at the 11:30 am chapel service. The lecture will also be livestreamed.
All participants are welcome. If you need accommodations, please call the University Events department at 612.330.1104 or email events@augsburg.edu.
