Augsburg University News and Announcements
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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.
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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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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
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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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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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
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 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.
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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
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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
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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
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Start your week with Mindful Monday, 20 minutes of being, not doing, in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am. Today Mindful Monday is led by Tiffany Moore, Yoga Instructor and Coordinator of Student Teaching.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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.
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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 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
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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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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.
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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
submitted by covalt@augsburg.edu
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.
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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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We’re hosting Make a Friend Monday in March 10!
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 in the cafeteria to get to know our new friends. If you’d prefer to just join us for the lunch and conversation, 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 – people are free to come and go.
The weather forecast looks beautiful. 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 cafeteria social part are welcome to join us in Christensen – 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.
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Faculty and Staff – Join us next 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
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12913I36S2eGAfxxO7ipMMk0eTidP_L6sF-kpg58dzNc/edit?ts=67c60bbb
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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
Don’t forget, we’re now accepting nominations to honor outstanding staff and outstanding newcomers at Augsburg. Here is a link to the nomination form.
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.
We are accepting nominations to honor outstanding staff and outstanding newcomers at Augsburg. Here is a link to the nomination form.
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/
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!
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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Augsburg’s Career Exploration Day is almost here, taking place on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Below is some information that will help you prepare for the event!
What is Career Exploration Day?
–This day is a required event for all 1st and 2nd year undergraduate students who started at Augsburg in fall semester 2023 or spring semester 2024 or later.
Students will explore potential majors and the various career opportunities associated with each major, set career goals and competencies they would like to develop, link their long-term goals with academic planning, and meet with faculty to help assist with their goals.
All classes prior to 5pm on March 4, 2025 will be canceled to ensure that students are able to attend this event.
Where do I check in?
–Students should check in at 9am in the Foss Center Atrium.
What is planned for the day?
–You’ll have the opportunity to attend workshops of your choice in the morning, and connect with Augsburg faculty in the afternoon. We encourage you to select the workshops that interest you prior to the event! Click for schedule: https://careers.augsburg.edu/career-exploration-day/
What if I’m not sure where to start?
–Feeling excited and maybe a little nervous about where to start as you think about Career Exploration Day? Don’t sweat it! We’ve got just the tool to empower you before our Career Exploration Day: Focus 2 Career. It’s your personalized roadmap to career success, packed with interactive assessments that help you uncover:
–Your unique interests, skills, and values
–Matching career paths and majors at Augsburg
–Actionable steps to explore your desired fields
First time using this tool? Follow the directions on this website to set up your account: https://careers.augsburg.edu/resources/focus-2-career-for-beginning-and-continuing-career-exploration/
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ASAC invites you to attend our annual Spring Formal, this year’s theme being Golden Glamour! There will be live-music, free food, and raffles for everyone to enjoy on Saturday, March 8th from 7:30-11:30pm at the Hoversten Chapel in Foss!
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 dames@augsburg.edu
Start your week with Mindful Monday, 20 minutes of being, not doing, in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am. Mindful Monday is led by Tara Mader, Associate Professor of Health, Exercise Science.
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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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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.
Monday, March 3 at 10 a.m.
Register for March 3: https://augsburg.zoom.us/meeting/register/qkHguFdqTga0NlDN72FZeg#/registration
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.
(Link to register for March 11 coming soon.)
Please contact provost@augsburg.edu with any questions.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am for a service celebrating women in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA). This Bold Women’s Day service will feature Augsburg students and alumnae who are part of the ELCA International Women Leaders program: Limakatso Ramokoena ’26; Carol-Hei-Yue Lee ‘24; Adora Yen Yong Xin ’25; Grace Koch Miller ’22; Mercy Zou Taithul ’23; Ngo Sai ’25. Following the chapel service there will be a Q & A time facilitated by Bettine Hermanson, Director of International Student Services.
submitted by green5@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg University Concert Band will present a concert entitled “Wade in the Water” this Sunday afternoon.
Augsburg University Concert Band
Sunday, March 2 at 3pm
Hoversten Chapel
Free Admission
submitted by nguyenma@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s Career Exploration Day is almost here, taking place on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Below is some information that will help you prepare for the event!
What is Career Exploration Day?
–This day is a required event for all 1st and 2nd year undergraduate students who started at Augsburg in fall semester 2023 or spring semester 2024 or later.
Students will explore potential majors and the various career opportunities associated with each major, set career goals and competencies they would like to develop, link their long-term goals with academic planning, and meet with faculty to help assist with their goals.
All classes prior to 5pm on March 4, 2025 will be canceled to ensure that students are able to attend this event.
Where do I check in?
–Students should check in at 9am in the Foss Center Atrium.
What is planned for the day?
–You’ll have the opportunity to attend workshops of your choice in the morning, and connect with Augsburg faculty in the afternoon. We encourage you to select the workshops that interest you prior to the event! Click for schedule: https://careers.augsburg.edu/career-exploration-day/
What if I’m not sure where to start?
–Feeling excited and maybe a little nervous about where to start as you think about Career Exploration Day? Don’t sweat it! We’ve got just the tool to empower you before our Career Exploration Day: Focus 2 Career. It’s your personalized roadmap to career success, packed with interactive assessments that help you uncover:
–Your unique interests, skills, and values
–Matching career paths and majors at Augsburg
–Actionable steps to explore your desired fields
First time using this tool? Follow the directions on this website to set up your account: https://careers.augsburg.edu/resources/focus-2-career-for-beginning-and-continuing-career-exploration/
submitted by larocca@augsburg.edu
Come to the Augsburg Bookstore on March 4 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. to destress with:
submitted by yoon@augsburg.edu
Space is limited so please RSVP soon (https://tinyurl.com/EEG-Talk) to join the Psychology Department on Monday, 3/10 (10:30-11:30) for a talk by University of Minnesota Research Professor, Dr. Stephen Malone.
Over the course of 25 years, Dr. Malone has been an integral part of a unique program of research at the Minnesota Center for Twin and Family Research aimed at better understanding substance use and abuse, its correlates, causes and consequences.
Dr. Malone, working with colleagues and students, has used EEG-related measures to uncover stable and predictive biomarkers of risk. In this talk, he will share some insights and discoveries from this work, offering a view of how brain activity can help us understand and predict substance use behaviors and substance-related problems. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an expert in the field!
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
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.
Monday, March 3 at 10 a.m.
Register for March 3: https://augsburg.zoom.us/meeting/register/qkHguFdqTga0NlDN72FZeg#/registration
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.
(Link to register for March 11 coming soon.)
Please contact provost@augsburg.edu with any questions.
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
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.
submitted by green5@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg University Concert Band will present a concert entitled “Wade in the Water” this Sunday afternoon.
Augsburg University Concert Band
Sunday, March 2 at 3pm
Hoversten Chapel
Free Admission
submitted by selinski@augsburg.edu
Take a break and join Graphic Designer and Staff Senate rep, Hayley Selinski, in the Marketing and Communications office for a fun and relaxing staff event! We’ll be getting creative with an easy and quick craft, enjoying some snacks, and connecting with coworkers in a casual, welcoming space. Questions? Email staffsenate@augsburg.edu
Please invite all of your Augsburg staff friends and join us in the Marketing and Communications Suite (Anderson Res Hall, Lower Level, Suite 25) from 1–3pm on Thursday, February 27.
submitted by green5@augsburg.edu
The outstanding musicians of the Augsburg University Jazz Ensemble will perform tonight. If you are able, please join us!
Augsburg University Jazz Ensemble Concert
Thursday, February 27 at 7pm
Sateren Auditorium
Free Admission
submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu
Join Us for the 2025 Interfaith Symposium TODAY (Thursday, February 27th) 11:00 am – noon in Hoversten Chapel. Class times will be adjusted to allow all students, faculty and staff to attend.
We are excited to welcome Valarie Kaur as the keynote speaker!
Speaker Bio: Valarie Kaur is a civil rights leader, lawyer, award-winning filmmaker, educator, and founder of the Revolutionary Love Project. Valarie became an activist when a Sikh father and family friend was the first person murdered in hate violence in the aftermath of 9/11. Since then, Valarie has led visionary campaigns to tell untold stories and change policy on issues ranging from hate crimes to digital freedom. Her work ignited a national movement to reclaim love as a force for justice. Today, the Revolutionary Love Project is seeding networked communities of practice across the country to build the beloved community. A daughter of Punjabi Sikh farmers in California, Valarie lifts up her vision for America in her acclaimed TED Talk and #1 LA Times Bestseller See No Stranger: A Memoir and Manifesto of Revolutionary Love. In Fall 2022, Valarie was honored at the White House in the first-ever Uniters Ceremony, recognizing her as a prophetic leader whose work is healing America. She is also the author of newly released Sage Warrior and children’s book World of Wonder.
For more information and to register visit: https://www.augsburg.edu/interfaith/about/interfaith-spring-symposium/
(Note – registration is required if you will attend virtually.)
submitted by nguyenma@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s Career Exploration Day is almost here, taking place on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Below is some information that will help you prepare for the event!
What is Career Exploration Day?
–This day is a required event for all 1st and 2nd year undergraduate students who started at Augsburg in fall semester 2023 or spring semester 2024 or later.
Students will explore potential majors and the various career opportunities associated with each major, set career goals and competencies they would like to develop, link their long-term goals with academic planning, and meet with faculty to help assist with their goals.
All classes prior to 5pm on March 4, 2025 will be canceled to ensure that students are able to attend this event.
Where do I check in?
–Students should check in at 9am in the Foss Center Atrium.
What is planned for the day?
–You’ll have the opportunity to attend workshops of your choice in the morning, and connect with Augsburg faculty in the afternoon. We encourage you to select the workshops that interest you prior to the event! Click for schedule: https://careers.augsburg.edu/career-exploration-day/
What if I’m not sure where to start?
–Feeling excited and maybe a little nervous about where to start as you think about Career Exploration Day? Don’t sweat it! We’ve got just the tool to empower you before our Career Exploration Day: Focus 2 Career. It’s your personalized roadmap to career success, packed with interactive assessments that help you uncover:
–Your unique interests, skills, and values
–Matching career paths and majors at Augsburg
–Actionable steps to explore your desired fields
First time using this tool? Follow the directions on this website to set up your account: https://careers.augsburg.edu/resources/focus-2-career-for-beginning-and-continuing-career-exploration/
submitted by yoon@augsburg.edu
Space is limited so please RSVP soon (https://tinyurl.com/EEG-Talk) to join the Psychology Department on Monday, 3/10 (10:30-11:30) for a talk by University of Minnesota Research Professor, Dr. Stephen Malone.
Over the course of 25 years, Dr. Malone has been an integral part of a unique program of research at the Minnesota Center for Twin and Family Research aimed at better understanding substance use and abuse, its correlates, causes and consequences.
Dr. Malone, working with colleagues and students, has used EEG-related measures to uncover stable and predictive biomarkers of risk. In this talk, he will share some insights and discoveries from this work, offering a view of how brain activity can help us understand and predict substance use behaviors and substance-related problems. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an expert in the field!
submitted by capman@augsburg.edu
TODAY (Thursday), 3:00 – 5-00, Hagfors 204.
Come see our coral reef aquariums, which are home to a large diversity of live corals, fish, and other marine life.
This time we will also have multiple kinds of marine life under microscopes, including beautiful live corals, a live sponge pumping water, cool tiny crustaceans, small brittle stars and sea stars, a sea urchin, fireworms, and nudibranchs.
submitted by mouakao@augsburg.edu
Augsburg University will host an intergenerational community storytelling event to commemorate 50 years since the first resettlement of Southeast Asians in the U.S.
We are inviting individuals to share how the U.S. conflicts in Southeast Asia shape their memories and identities. We welcome the stories of people who were impacted by the Vietnam War or Secret War in Laos, individuals who resettled in the U.S. as refugees, and children and grandchildren of refugees and immigrants.
For more information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18SVB_PIsd_FQMyMMVpP4CADcopnzh86V/view?usp=sharing
Questions: Kao Nou Moua, Social Work, mouakao@augsburg.edu
To register to share your story, click the link.
Storytellers for Remembering War: Story Making across Memory, Place, and Generations
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
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.
Monday, March 3 at 10 a.m.
Register for March 3: https://augsburg.zoom.us/meeting/register/qkHguFdqTga0NlDN72FZeg#/registration
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.
(Link to register for March 11 coming soon.)
Please contact provost@augsburg.edu with any questions.
submitted by covalt@augsburg.edu
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
submitted by capman@augsburg.edu
This week Thursday, 3:00 – 5-00, Hagfors 204.
Come see our coral reef aquariums, which are home to a large diversity of live corals, fish, and other marine life.
This time we will have multiple kinds of marine life under microscopes, including beautiful live corals, a live sponge pumping water, cool tiny crustaceans, small brittle stars and sea stars, a sea urchin, fireworms, and nudibranchs.
submitted by mitchmar@augsburg.edu
We are pleased to inform you that Kavira will be onsite to conduct wellness visits and an information session for employees enrolled in university health insurance plans.
Wednesday, February 26
– 10:00-2:00 Biometric Screenings, Nelson Room, Christensen Center
– 2:30 Information Session, OGC 114
What to Expect: During your 10-minute appointment with a Kavira nurse, the following health metrics will be collected:
– Height
– Weight
– Blood Pressure
– Cholesterol Panel
To ensure the most accurate blood sugar and cholesterol readings, we recommend fasting for at least 10 hours prior to your appointment. Blood tests will be performed via a simple finger prick, and you’ll receive your results immediately.
Cost: This appointment is completely free of charge to you!
Important: Please be sure to download the Kavira App before your scheduled appointment. By doing so, you’ll be able to sign consent for your care and access communication with the team through the app’s messaging system. This will help ensure a smooth and efficient process on the day of your visit.
To download the Kavira app: Search for “Kavira” in the App Store or Google Play Store. As this is a new app for the Kavira team, we kindly ask for your patience during the roll-out process. If you encounter any major issues, please let us know.
We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to stay on top of your health. Sign up today to secure your spot!
submitted by green5@augsburg.edu
The Augsburg University Concert Band will present a concert entitled “Wade in the Water” this Sunday afternoon.
Augsburg University Concert Band
Sunday, March 2 at 3pm
Hoversten Chapel
Free Admission
submitted by nguyenma@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s Career Exploration Day is almost here, taking place on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Below is some information that will help you prepare for the event!
What is Career Exploration Day?
–This day is a required event for all 1st and 2nd year undergraduate students who started at Augsburg in fall semester 2023 or spring semester 2024 or later.
Students will explore potential majors and the various career opportunities associated with each major, set career goals and competencies they would like to develop, link their long-term goals with academic planning, and meet with faculty to help assist with their goals.
All classes prior to 5pm on March 4, 2025 will be canceled to ensure that students are able to attend this event.
Where do I check in?
–Students should check in at 9am in the Foss Center Atrium.
What is planned for the day?
–You’ll have the opportunity to attend workshops of your choice in the morning, and connect with Augsburg faculty in the afternoon. We encourage you to select the workshops that interest you prior to the event! Click for schedule: https://careers.augsburg.edu/career-exploration-day/
What if I’m not sure where to start?
–Feeling excited and maybe a little nervous about where to start as you think about Career Exploration Day? Don’t sweat it! We’ve got just the tool to empower you before our Career Exploration Day: Focus 2 Career. It’s your personalized roadmap to career success, packed with interactive assessments that help you uncover:
–Your unique interests, skills, and values
–Matching career paths and majors at Augsburg
–Actionable steps to explore your desired fields
First time using this tool? Follow the directions on this website to set up your account: https://careers.augsburg.edu/resources/focus-2-career-for-beginning-and-continuing-career-exploration/
submitted by selinski@augsburg.edu
Take a break and join Graphic Designer and Staff Senate rep, Hayley Selinski, in the Marketing and Communications office for a fun and relaxing staff event! We’ll be getting creative with an easy and quick craft, enjoying some snacks, and connecting with coworkers in a casual, welcoming space. Questions? Email staffsenate@augsburg.edu
Please invite all of your Augsburg staff friends and join us in the Marketing and Communications Suite (Anderson Res Hall, Lower Level, Suite 25) from 1–3pm on Thursday, February 27.
