Augsburg University News and Announcements
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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 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.
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 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 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.
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.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
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.
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
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 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 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 kemuman@augsburg.edu
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!
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 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 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
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
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.
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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!
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/
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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.
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 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 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 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.
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 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 lenze@augsburg.edu
Hello from the Staff Senate!This year Augsburg Staff Senate will host an in-person Staff Appreciation Event on Wednesday March 26th from 3:00-4:30 p.m. in the Hoversten Chapel, Foss Hall.We are now accepting nominations to honor outstanding staff and outstanding newcomers at Augsburg. Nominations for the Outstanding Staff and Newcomer Awards are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 7, 2025. Nominations are welcomed from any current member of the campus community – staff, faculty, or students.The Staff Appreciation Program is intended to recognize staff members who have made an important contribution to the campus community over the past year. Recipients of the Outstanding Staff Award provide exceptional service to others, work collaboratively across divisions or departments, demonstrate a clear commitment to equity and inclusion, and enhance the objectives of their department and the mission of Augsburg University through creativity, innovation, and hard work.The Newcomer Award recognizes a staff person who has made a significant impact on campus life in a short amount of time. Staff who have been at Augsburg for two years or less (as of March 1, 2025) are eligible to receive this award.Staff Senate will award five Outstanding Staff awards and one Newcomer award during the in-person event on March 26th.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am to hear Pastoral Intern Lucas Carlson preach. Kasi Leslie will perform the prelude on the piano, and Ames Karstens will play the postlude on the flute.
submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu
Join Us for the 2025 Interfaith Symposium on Thursday, February 27th at 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 green5@augsburg.edu
The outstanding musicians of the Augsburg University Jazz Ensemble will present an exciting evening of jazz on this Thursday!
Augsburg University Jazz Ensemble Concert
Thursday, February 27 at 7pm
Sateren Auditorium
Free Admission
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 hardaker@augsburg.edu
Auggies – are you interested in study abroad in NORWAY?
Join us for a virtual Town Hall to learn more about Augsburg’s brand-new study abroad program in Norway, with the new Norway Site Director, Bettine Hoff Hermanson! RSVP to join virtually on Tuesday, February 25th at 12:00 p.m. via Zoom.
What is this new semester program in Norway all about?
The newest Augsburg global program, “Social Systems, Sustainability, and Justice in Norway” encourages students to “dig deeper” into contemporary social issues through a Norwegian lens. We will be looking at the climate crisis and the emerging importance of environmental sustainability, what does “national identity” look like, gender equality, immigration, happiness, housing, labor rights, renewable energy, and economic inequality.
Along the way, we will partake in many exciting excursions and build connections with local college students to help integrate students into the community for an undeniably unique Norwegian experience.
Students can learn more about the program at the study abroad website: go.augsburg.edu/norway, or make a study abroad advising appointment on Navigate.
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
Join the Minnesota Private College Council for Day at the Capitol 2025, where you can advocate for increased support for low- and middle-income college students. Your legislators need to hear from you about the Minnesota State Grant program!
What: 2025 Day at the Capitol
Who: Students who receive the Minnesota State Grant
Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
During Day at the Capitol, you’ll attend a Minnesota State Grant advocacy and lobbying training with student advocates from Augsburg and other Minnesota private colleges. Then you’ll meet with legislators and have lunch at the Capitol. The Minnesota Private College Council will host a Q&A session with public policy experts and policymakers and will provide everything you need to be a successful advocate. We will take the light rail from campus to and from the Capitol together. Plus, free lunch!
Today is the deadline to sign up!
Have questions or need help? Email farrisr@augsburg.edu.
submitted by mohamedr@augsburg.edu
Join Our Personal Branding Workshop!
Unlock your potential with the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work! This engaging workshop will teach you how to authentically present yourself and stand out in any setting.
Explore the three key pillars of personal branding:
Identity: Discover your values and strengths.
Perception: Manage your reputation and influence.
Visibility: Show up consistently and connect meaningfully.
Gain actionable strategies through interactive discussions and hands-on exercises. Whether you’re launching your career or looking to elevate your professional presence, this is your chance to enhance your brand and seize control of your future!
March 11 at 6pm-7pm
Location: Oren Gate Way Center 100
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.
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 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 green5@augsburg.edu
The outstanding musicians of the Augsburg University Jazz Ensemble will present an exciting evening of jazz on this Thursday!
Augsburg University Jazz Ensemble Concert
Thursday, February 27 at 7pm
Sateren Auditorium
Free Admission
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!
This is a reminder that the Spring Session of the Annual Anti-Racism Training is taking place tomorrow Tue, Feb 25 at 4:00-6:30 pm in the Chapel.
To learn more, click here:
https://sites.augsburg.edu/diversity/anti-racism-training/
To register, click here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-y9HfpY5gF00GuHaLfi5KJZFqJ0mGajtJ6ARZANvmvM9wWQ/viewform
A representative from the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota will be facilitating two “Know Your Rights” presentations on Friday, February 28 via Zoom.
Presentation #1 is taking place at 12:15-1:30 p.m. and will be geared a bit more toward students, however faculty and staff are welcome to attend.
Presentation #2 is taking place at 1:45-3:00 p.m. and will be geared a bit more toward faculty and staff, however students are welcome to attend.
Please Note:
-Check the Augsburg University calendar to copy the event to your calendar.
-Augsburg email addresses will be required to attend these presentations.
-Please feel free to invite your colleagues and students to these presentations.
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Join us from 11:30 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. in Hoversten Chapel for the next installment in our Uncovering Vocation series. Dr. John Zobitz, Professor and Data Science Program Manager in the Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science, will reflect on his personal vocation journey. Come and hear more about Jon, our community, and how we are called to live our lives for the sake of the world.
submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu
Join Us for the 2025 Interfaith Symposium on Thursday, February 27th at 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.)
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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!
A representative from the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota will be facilitating two “Know Your Rights” presentations on Friday, February 28 via Zoom.
Presentation #1 is taking place at 12:15-1:30 p.m. and will be geared a bit more toward students, however faculty and staff are welcome to attend.
Presentation #2 is taking place at 1:45-3:00 p.m. and will be geared a bit more toward faculty and staff, however students are welcome to attend.
Please Note:
-Check the Augsburg University calendar to copy the event to your calendar.
-Augsburg email addresses will be required to attend these presentations.
-Please feel free to invite your colleagues and students to these presentations.
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Hello from the Staff Senate!This year Augsburg Staff Senate will host an in-person Staff Appreciation Event on Wednesday March 26th from 3:00-4:30 p.m. in the Hoversten Chapel, Foss Hall.We are now accepting nominations to honor outstanding staff and outstanding newcomers at Augsburg. Nominations for the Outstanding Staff and Newcomer Awards are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 7, 2025. Nominations are welcomed from any current member of the campus community – staff, faculty, or students.The Staff Appreciation Program is intended to recognize staff members who have made an important contribution to the campus community over the past year. Recipients of the Outstanding Staff Award provide exceptional service to others, work collaboratively across divisions or departments, demonstrate a clear commitment to equity and inclusion, and enhance the objectives of their department and the mission of Augsburg University through creativity, innovation, and hard work.The Newcomer Award recognizes a staff person who has made a significant impact on campus life in a short amount of time. Staff who have been at Augsburg for two years or less (as of March 1, 2025) are eligible to receive this award.Staff Senate will award five Outstanding Staff awards and one Newcomer award during the in-person event on March 26th.
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Join Our Personal Branding Workshop!
Unlock your potential with the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work! This engaging workshop will teach you how to authentically present yourself and stand out in any setting.
Explore the three key pillars of personal branding:
Identity: Discover your values and strengths.
Perception: Manage your reputation and influence.
Visibility: Show up consistently and connect meaningfully.
Gain actionable strategies through interactive discussions and hands-on exercises. Whether you’re launching your career or looking to elevate your professional presence, this is your chance to enhance your brand and seize control of your future!
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Start your week with Mindful Monday, 20 minutes of being, not doing, in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am. Today Mindful Monday is led by Tiffany Moore, Yoga Instructor and Coordinator of Student Teaching.
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Join 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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Join Us for the 2025 Interfaith Symposium on Thursday, February 27th at 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.)
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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:
Next Week: Crafting Connections
Thursday, February 27 from 1-3 (join as you are able)
Take a break and join Graphic Designer and Staff Senate rep, Hayley Selinski, in the Marketing and Communications office (Anderson Res Hall, Lower Level, Suite 25) 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.
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 or things 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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The outstanding musicians of the Augsburg University Jazz Ensemble will present an exciting evening of jazz on this Thursday!
Augsburg University Jazz Ensemble Concert
Thursday, February 27 at 7pm
Sateren Auditorium
Free Admission
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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
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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.
Follow our Staff Senate Calendar to stay updated on future events!
This is a reminder that the Spring Anti-Racism Training is taking place this coming Tue, Feb 25 at 4:00-6:30 pm in the Chapel.
To learn more, click here:
https://sites.augsburg.edu/diversity/anti-racism-training/
To register, click here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-y9HfpY5gF00GuHaLfi5KJZFqJ0mGajtJ6ARZANvmvM9wWQ/viewform
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Join us on Tuesday, February 25th, from 11:30 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. in Hoversten Chapel for the next installment in our Uncovering Vocation series. Dr. John Zobitz, Professor and Data Science Program Manager in the Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science, will reflect on his personal vocation journey. Come and hear more about Jon, our community, and how we are called to live our lives for the sake of the world.
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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!
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Please join us in Hoversten Chapel at 10:40 am to hear a message from Hemie Collier, Augsburg Women’s Lacrosse Head Coach. Student Marianna Olson will sing in chapel today.
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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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Friday, February 21, 2025/ Doors: 6:00 PM / Show: 7:00 PM
All Ages, FREE
This is a seated show with general admission and first-come-first-served seating. The Cedar is happy to reserve seats for patrons who require special seating accommodations. To request access accommodations, please go to our Access page.
WBBA Community Archive Project Presents in collaboration with Our Streets MN, the University of Minnesota Public History program, the Liberal Arts Engagement Hub, Morgan Adamson, and many neighbors. We turn our projector and pull back the curtains for another installment of this special variety show on the history of the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood.
Featuring more stories from the neighborhood and our many fascinating neighbors.
This event is FREE. Please register in advance. Donations are accepted to support more free community programming at The Cedar.
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Come move your body, breathe deep, and be in collective space this Saturday, 2/22 at 10am CST. Nichole Rohlfsen (Program Manager in the Center for Global Education & Experience) will be offering free community yoga classes online, about twice a month, typically on Saturday mornings.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/97938904296?pwd=BzRiGQn5dTx5W
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This Saturday we’ll slowly warm up from the inside out. We’ll build some heat to counter this deep freeze and also get into some gentle heart openers and backbends to invite in some renewed and uplifting energy. Winter will shift into spring eventually, and while we are in the last stretch we have tools to help us cope and to tend to our inner flame.
This space is an open invitation, and what I’m committed to offering is a space of refuge: for the sake of safety, spaciousness, deep rest and full permission, for myself and others.
For any accommodations, please email me in advance (rohlfsen@augsburg.edu) so I can do my best to support any requests.
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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!
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Join the Minnesota Private College Council for Day at the Capitol 2025, where you can advocate for increased support for low- and middle-income college students. Your legislators need to hear from you about the Minnesota State Grant program!
What: 2025 Day at the Capitol
Who: Students who receive the Minnesota State Grant
Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
During Day at the Capitol, you’ll attend a Minnesota State Grant advocacy and lobbying training with student advocates from Augsburg and other Minnesota private colleges. Then you’ll meet with legislators and have lunch at the Capitol. The Minnesota Private College Council will host a Q&A session with public policy experts and policymakers and will provide everything you need to be a successful advocate. We will take the light rail from campus to and from the Capitol together. Plus, free lunch!
Sign up by February 25.
Have questions or need help? Email farrisr@augsburg.edu.
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All faculty and staff are invited to attend the Spring 2025 All Hands meeting from 11:30–11:50 a.m. in Hoversten Chapel today. If needed, faculty and staff can also register to join via Zoom on the All Hands page on Inside Augsburg. A brief Q&A period will be held immediately following the meeting for those who wish to discuss recent federal policy changes.
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Auggies – are you interested in study abroad in NORWAY?
Join us for a virtual Town Hall to learn more about Augsburg’s brand-new study abroad program in Norway, with the new Norway Site Director, Bettine Hoff Hermanson! RSVP to join virtually on Tuesday, February 25th at 12:00 p.m. via Zoom.
What is this new semester program in Norway all about?
The newest Augsburg global program, “Social Systems, Sustainability, and Justice in Norway” encourages students to “dig deeper” into contemporary social issues through a Norwegian lens. We will be looking at the climate crisis and the emerging importance of environmental sustainability, what does “national identity” look like, gender equality, immigration, happiness, housing, labor rights, renewable energy, and economic inequality.
Along the way, we will partake in many exciting excursions and build connections with local college students to help integrate students into the community for an undeniably unique Norwegian experience.
Students can learn more about the program at the study abroad website: go.augsburg.edu/norway, or make a study abroad advising appointment on Navigate.
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Join us for this event where creativity meets reflection!
Date: February 20, 2025 (TODAY!)
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 12 PM
Location: The Augsburg Room (Second floor of Christensen)
The prompt: “What is peace to you?” Come paint your vision of peace, enjoy some snacks, and express yourself in a relaxing atmosphere.
Afterward, we’ll host a small art show where you’ll receive your painting back and celebrate everyone’s unique creations.
Hosted by the Interfaith Department
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Join Us for the 2025 Interfaith Symposium on Thursday, February 27th at 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.)
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MarComm’s photographer, Courtney Perry, will be on campus to take headshots for Augsburg faculty and staff Monday, February 24 from 12–1pm in the Hagfors Lobby. Please sign up for 1 time slot and be prepared to have your photo taken during that timeframe (a maximum of 5 people can sign up for the same time). Photos will be shared 1-2 weeks after the event via an A-Mail post.
Previous faculty/staff headshots can be downloaded here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1B9MzQTCUYBopmLFVVcFdsO-J8Xw9kXV0?usp=drive_link
If you’ve had a headshot taken and need it updated on the website, please submit a Lytho project request with MarComm: https://augsburg.ignite.inmotionnow.com
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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!
