submitted by rodrig@augsburg.edu
The TRIO/Student Support Services office will be closed on 3/17/25 and will re-open on 3/18/25.
Augsburg University News and Announcements
submitted by rodrig@augsburg.edu
The TRIO/Student Support Services office will be closed on 3/17/25 and will re-open on 3/18/25.
submitted by musto@augsburg.edu
The Strommen Center will be open for virtual appointments only over spring break. You can schedule to meet with us through Navigate and we’ll be back in person on March 24th. Have a great spring break!
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
03/12/2025: Lead Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000047450390-lead-public-safety-officer
03/12/2025: Assistant Director of Public Safety
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000047433765-assistant-director-of-public-safety
03/12/2025: Development and Communications Associate, Minnesota Urban Debate League
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000047389011-development-and-communications-associate-minnesota-urban-debate-league
03/07/2025: Graduate Assistant Baseball Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000046689647-graduate-assistant-baseball-coach
03/06/2025: Assistive Technology and Accommodations Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/ni/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/0ff76ce9-3853-48cc-9248-220a067431cc-assistive-technology-and-accommodations-specialist
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
Summary of Position
The Lead Public Safety Officer is a uniformed officer position responsible for fostering and maintaining a safe learning and working environment for the Augsburg University community. This environment is attained through proactive patrol of the campus buildings and grounds and through positive interactions with the community served. This position assists with the supervision of officer staff, manages student patrols, and assists department leadership with creating, maintaining, and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Available Shifts:
– 2nd Shift (Evening): 4:00PM- 12:30AM
– 3rd Shift (Overnight): 12:00AM-8:30AM
Primary Responsibilities
Patrol Duties
– Create and maintain a safe learning and working environment for members of the Augsburg community.
– Identify after-hours facilities issues and assist in the coordination of emergency maintenance response.
– Respond to emergency and non-emergency requests for assistance, including activating and coordinating police, fire, and emergency management response as needed.
– Provide required services to the Augsburg community, including walking or driving escorts, locking and unlocking of campus buildings according to class schedules and events, and providing information and assistance to the community as needed.
– Prepare complete and accurate incident reports for all security- and safety-related activities.
Oversight Duties
– Assist in officer training, including creating departmental standards, covering scenarios, and reviewing policies, among other duties.
– Assist the department leadership team in supervising officers on shift, including enforcing departmental policies and procedures and maintaining standards for officer staff.
– Assist the department leadership team with scheduling officer staff, creating policies and procedures, and maintaining departmental assets.
– Assist with on-site management of large events on campus, including creating post orders and assigning posts to officer and student staff.
– Assist with supervision of student employees to supplement officer duties.
On-Call Duties
– Be on-call every third week for staff in order to make decisions on actions to be taken by other officers, coordinate response with other departments, and respond to campus to handle emergency situations.
Additional Responsibilities
– Communicate and enforce campus policies and procedures as needed.
– Assist with and coordinate response efforts with the Department of Residence Life and Facilities Management.
– Review officer reports to ensure all information is included and accurate.
– Manage evidence locker and medical supplies.
– All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).
Work Environment and Physical Demands
– Typical work environment is continually changing; including indoor and outdoor spaces for long periods of time in varying weather conditions.
– Sitting, standing, or walking for long periods of time.
– Ability to use a computer and other office equipment.
– Ability to drive a motor vehicle in order to patrol campus grounds and provide escorts.
– Ability to communicate in person and over the phone.
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
03/11/2025: Student: Campus Life AugSem Leader
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/ni/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/a6fb0b1b-628c-49d7-bd54-61fe9b868566-student-campus-life-augsem-leader
03/07/2025: Student: Auggie Admissions Ambassador, Academic Year 2024-25
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000046641525-student-auggie-admissions-ambassador-academic-year-2024-25
03/07/2025: Student: TRIO / SSS Summer Bridge Peer Mentor, Summer 2025
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000046618322-student-trio-sss-summer-bridge-peer-mentor-summer-2025
submitted by vanclev1@augsburg.edu
The library will be on break hours next week. This means Lindell will be:
– closed Saturday and Sunday (3/15-3/16)
– open 9am-5pm Monday-Friday (3/17-3/21)
– closed Saturday and Sunday (3/22-3/23)
– returning to regular hours Monday 3/24
Please check library.augsburg.edu/hours to stay up to date on when Lindell will be open or closed.
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
Augsburg community members can help college students here and statewide by asking your legislators to save the Minnesota State Grant program. There’s a large ($240 million) shortfall in funding for next fall that will lead to grants being cut or eliminated if the state doesn’t act soon. It’s easy to learn more and send a quick note to your local legislators with a tool from the Minnesota Private College Council. With budgeting decisions getting made now, reach out soon, no later than March 28.
submitted by yangpe@augsburg.edu
Are you an Augsburg undergrad thinking about your next steps after graduation? The Augsburg Graduate Admissions team will be tabling at the Strommen Center to connect with students interested in pursuing a graduate degree right here at Augsburg!
Date: Tuesday, March 18th
Location: Strommen Center
⏰ Time: 11 AM – 2 PM
Stop by to learn more about our graduate programs, including:
Master of Arts in Leadership
Master of Business Administration
Master of Music Therapy
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Master of Social Work
Master of Arts in Teaching/Education
Master of Arts in Nursing
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology
Doctor of Medical Science
This is a great opportunity to ask questions, explore programs, and start planning your graduate education journey. We look forward to seeing you there!
submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu
Thanks to Aladdin Dining Services, boba tea is now available at Nabo! Make sure to stop by to try your favorites—or even something new.
submitted by longj@augsburg.edu
We will not have package deliveries during Spring Break. Shipping/Receiving will be open our regular hours (weekdays 10am to 3pm), but will not be delivering packages around campus. If you order supplies please come to Shipping/Receiving to pick up when you receive the email from us letting you know your package has come in. We do not have storage space for a large number of packages and can only keep items for two weeks. Please contact us if you need to make other arrangements, mailship@augsburg.edu. We will resume deliveries after Spring Break, 3/24/2025.
Central Services Hours during Spring Break
Copy Center: Weekdays 7:30am to 4pm
Mailroom: No public hours. Please stop into the Copy Center or email mailship@augsburg.edu if you have questions.
Shipping/Receiving: Weekdays 10am to 3pm, Limited package delivery during break.
submitted by geverdl@augsburg.edu
Are you a pre-health student looking for career guidance, networking opportunities, or help with grad school applications? The Strommen Center wants to hear from you!
We’re planning events and resources tailored for pre-health students, and your input will help us create meaningful opportunities. Take the short survey linked to share what support you need!
The survey only takes a few minutes, and you can also opt in to receive updates on pre-health events and opportunities. Thank you for helping us better support you!
submitted by bjorkluw@augsburg.edu
The 2025-2026 FAFSA is available to complete online at http://www.studentaid.gov. If you have not yet completed your FAFSA for the upcoming academic year, please complete this as soon as possible to ensure funding availability.
The deadline to receive the MN State Grant is July 31st, 2025. Your FAFSA must be fully submitted by this date.
Student Financial Services is available to assist you with FAFSA completion appointments.
Faculty/Staff: Please help us in reminding students to complete their FAFSA ASAP!
submitted by jonesma@augsburg.edu
Do you know of an outstanding Auggie? Now is the time to nominate Auggie alumni for the various 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards! Nominations are open for the First Decade Award, the Distinguished Alumni Award, the Spirit of Augsburg Award, and the Distinguished Service Award. Awards will be presented at Homecoming in October 2025.
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
03/07/2025: Graduate Assistant Baseball Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000046689647-graduate-assistant-baseball-coach
03/07/2025: Assistant Director of Public Safety
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000047433765-assistant-director-of-public-safety
03/07/2025: Lead Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000047450390-lead-public-safety-officer
03/06/2025: Development and Communications Associate, Minnesota Urban Debate League
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000047389011-development-and-communications-associate-minnesota-urban-debate-league
03/06/2025: Assistive Technology and Accommodations Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/ni/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/0ff76ce9-3853-48cc-9248-220a067431cc-assistive-technology-and-accommodations-specialist
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
03/11/2025: Student: Campus Life AugSem Leader
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/ni/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/a6fb0b1b-628c-49d7-bd54-61fe9b868566-student-campus-life-augsem-leader
03/07/2025: Student: Auggie Admissions Ambassador, Academic Year 2024-25
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000046641525-student-auggie-admissions-ambassador-academic-year-2024-25
03/07/2025: Student: TRIO / SSS Summer Bridge Peer Mentor, Summer 2025
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000046618322-student-trio-sss-summer-bridge-peer-mentor-summer-2025
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
As a result of being an AugSem Student Leader, students will:
– Develop empathic communication and skills as they listen to, engage with, and support first-year students
– Support first-year students’ development of skills related to communication, organization, time management, and studying
– Enhance their ability to advocate for others
– Improve skills connected to moderating and facilitating group engagement and activities
– Further expand their intercultural competency skills
– Develop collaborative skills as they work closely with their AugSem course professor
– Learn to manage responsibilities associated with a leadership position
Shifts are typically Monday-Friday evening hours, Saturday day and evening hours.
submitted by wurstera@augsburg.edu
Hello, my name is Ashley Wurster and I am currently a clinical psychology doctoral student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about how episode patterns in schizophrenia may affect stigmatization levels among mental health practitioners and the general public in Minnesota, and I would like to include you in my research. The study will be completed exclusively online and consist of a survey about your demographics and your experiences with and attitudes on schizophrenia/severe mental illnesses. It should take about 10-15 minutes to complete. To thank you for your participation, there will be an option at the end of the survey to have a $2 bill mailed to you. If you are interested in participating, please use the link below to access the surveys. I appreciate you taking the time to consider participating in this important research.
submitted by longj@augsburg.edu
We will have very limited package deliveries during Spring Break. Shipping/Receiving will be open our regular hours (weekdays 10am to 3pm), but may not be delivering packages around campus. If you order supplies please come to Shipping/Receiving to pick up when you receive the email from us letting you know your package has come in. We do not have storage space for a large number of packages and can only keep items for two weeks. Please contact us if you need to make other arrangements, mailship@augsburg.edu. We will resume deliveries after Spring Break, 3/24/2025.
Central Services Hours during Spring Break
Copy Center: Weekdays 7:30am to 4pm
Mailroom: No public hours. Please stop into the Copy Center or email mailship@augsburg.edu if you have questions.
Shipping/Receiving: Weekdays 10am to 3pm, Limited package delivery during break.
submitted by vanclev1@augsburg.edu
The library will be on break hours next week. This means Lindell will be:
– closed Saturday and Sunday (3/15-3/16)
– open 9am-5pm Monday-Friday (3/17-3/21)
– closed Saturday and Sunday (3/22-3/23)
– returning to regular hours Monday 3/24
Please check library.augsburg.edu/hours to stay up to date on when Lindell will be open or closed.
submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu
Thanks to Aladdin Dining Services, boba tea is now available at Nabo! Make sure to stop by to try your favorites—or even something new.
submitted by musto@augsburg.edu
The Strommen Center will be open for virtual appointments only over spring break. You can schedule to meet with us through Navigate and we’ll be back in person on March 24th. Have a great spring break!
submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu
The Cloud ERP project steering committee wants to hear your feedback on any demonstrations you saw this week for Jenzabar. Please use this anonymous survey to give your feedback:
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 christe@augsburg.edu
Students, Staff, Faculty and Community Members are invited to nominate Augsburg Student Leaders, Student Organizations and Advisors for the 2025 Student Leadership Awards!
The Augsburg Leadership Awards are organized by Campus Life at the end of every spring semester to recognize outstanding student leaders and student organizations. Members of the Augsburg Senior Leadership Society are inducted, recent graduates of the Emerging Leaders Program are celebrated and recognized, and Day Student Government Members are honored.
Nominations close March 21st at 11:59 p.m.
This year’s ceremony will take place on April 27th, 5-7 p.m. in Foss Chapel.
The Awards Committee is looking forward to seeing all of your nominations!
submitted by wurstera@augsburg.edu
Hello, my name is Ashley Wurster and I am currently a clinical psychology doctoral student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about how episode patterns in schizophrenia may affect stigmatization levels among mental health practitioners and the general public in Minnesota, and I would like to include you in my research. The study will be completed exclusively online and consist of a survey about your demographics and your experiences with and attitudes on schizophrenia/severe mental illnesses. It should take about 10-15 minutes to complete. To thank you for your participation, there will be an option at the end of the survey to have a $2 bill mailed to you. If you are interested in participating, please use the link below to access the surveys. I appreciate you taking the time to consider participating in this important research.
submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu
Thanks to Aladdin Dining Services, boba tea is now available at Nabo! Make sure to stop by to try your favorites—or even something new.
submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu
Hi there,
Don’t miss out on our fur babies. Come and stop by CWC to see them
When: Wednesday, March 12th
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am
Location: CWC Lobby
https://www.instagram.com/p/DGvYjJ2x74q/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu
What is the Cloud ERP Project, you ask? Augsburg is moving to a new comprehensive cloud-based information system between 2025 and 2029. If you’re a student, faculty, or staff member, then this project will be changing how you interact with Augsburg online over the next few years—registering for classes, submitting grades, viewing payslips, and more.
Part of this process will be on campus visits from three vendors showing what their solutions offer. The majority of these sessions will be with key departments (Human Resources, Finance, Registrar, and Advising) and some sessions will be aimed at a more general audience.
Below are times for the second vendor demonstrations by Jenzabar aimed at a general audience. All are welcome to attend these sessions, though your role will determine which one is most relevant to you.
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
10:15 – 11:15 AM
Augsburg Room (2nd floor Christensen Center)
Topic: The Student Journey (demonstration of the mobile self-service tools available to students and parents)
11:15 – 12:30 AM
Augsburg Room (2nd floor Christensen Center)
Topic: Keeping Your Students on Track (advising tools and academic planning)
3:15 – 4:15 PM
Augsburg Room (2nd floor Christensen Center)
Topic: Student Life (housing, student activities)
submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu
The Cloud ERP project steering committee wants to hear your feedback on any demonstrations you saw this week for Jenzabar. Please use this anonymous survey to give your feedback:
submitted by vanclev1@augsburg.edu
The library will be on break hours next week. This means Lindell will be:
– closed Saturday and Sunday (3/15-3/16)
– open 9am-5pm Monday-Friday (3/17-3/21)
– closed Saturday and Sunday (3/22-3/23)
– returning to regular hours Monday 3/24
Please check library.augsburg.edu/hours to stay up to date on when Lindell will be open or closed.
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
03/07/2025: Graduate Assistant Baseball Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000046689647-graduate-assistant-baseball-coach
03/07/2025: Assistant Director of Public Safety
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000046600525-assistant-director-of-public-safety
03/07/2025: Lead Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/ni/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/28144350-b465-4b8d-a07f-7a82e999fc73-lead-public-safety-officer
03/06/2025: Development and Communications Associate, Minnesota Urban Debate League
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000046446634-development-and-communications-associate-minnesota-urban-debate-league
03/06/2025: Assistive Technology and Accommodations Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/ni/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/0ff76ce9-3853-48cc-9248-220a067431cc-assistive-technology-and-accommodations-specialist
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
03/07/2025: Student: Auggie Admissions Ambassador, Academic Year 2024-25
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000046641525-student-auggie-admissions-ambassador-academic-year-2024-25
03/07/2025: Student: TRIO / SSS Summer Bridge Peer Mentor, Summer 2025
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000046618322-student-trio-sss-summer-bridge-peer-mentor-summer-2025
submitted by omarhh7@augsburg.edu
Are you a pre-health student looking for career guidance, networking opportunities, or help with grad school applications? The Strommen Center wants to hear from you!
We’re planning events and resources tailored for pre-health students, and your input will help us create meaningful opportunities. Take the short survey linked to share what support you need!
The survey only takes a few minutes, and you can also opt in to receive updates on pre-health events and opportunities. Thank you for helping us better support you!
submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu
What is the Cloud ERP Project, you ask? Augsburg is moving to a new comprehensive cloud-based information system between 2025 and 2029. If you’re a student, faculty, or staff member, then this project will be changing how you interact with Augsburg online over the next few years—registering for classes, submitting grades, viewing payslips, and more.
Part of this process will be on campus visits from three vendors showing what their solutions offer. The majority of these sessions will be with key departments (Human Resources, Finance, Registrar, and Advising) and some sessions will be aimed at a more general audience.
Below are times for the second vendor demonstrations by Jenzabar aimed at a general audience. All are welcome to attend these sessions, though your role will determine which one is most relevant to you.
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
10:15 – 11:15 AM
Augsburg Room (2nd floor Christensen Center)
Topic: The Student Journey (demonstration of the mobile self-service tools available to students and parents)
11:15 – 12:30 AM
Augsburg Room (2nd floor Christensen Center)
Topic: Keeping Your Students on Track (advising tools and academic planning)
3:15 – 4:15 PM
Augsburg Room (2nd floor Christensen Center)
Topic: Student Life (housing, student activities)
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 bjorkluw@augsburg.edu
The 2025-2026 FAFSA is available to complete online at http://www.studentaid.gov. If you have not yet completed your FAFSA for the upcoming academic year, please complete this as soon as possible to ensure funding availability.
The deadline to receive the MN State Grant is July 31st, 2025. Your FAFSA must be fully submitted by this date.
Student Financial Services is available to assist you with FAFSA completion appointments.
Faculty/Staff: Please help us in reminding students to complete their FAFSA ASAP!
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
03/07/2025: Graduate Assistant Baseball Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000046689647-graduate-assistant-baseball-coach
03/07/2025: Assistant Director of Public Safety
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000046600525-assistant-director-of-public-safety
03/07/2025: Lead Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/ni/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/28144350-b465-4b8d-a07f-7a82e999fc73-lead-public-safety-officer
03/06/2025: Development and Communications Associate, Minnesota Urban Debate League
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000046446634-development-and-communications-associate-minnesota-urban-debate-league
03/06/2025: Assistive Technology and Accommodations Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/ni/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/0ff76ce9-3853-48cc-9248-220a067431cc-assistive-technology-and-accommodations-specialist
03/03/2025: Associate Vice President, Strategic Enrollment Management
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/ni/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/de149805-370f-41aa-a09e-7c6f9b324b81-associate-vice-president-strategic-enrollment-management
03/03/2025: Campus Locksmith
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000045749915-campus-locksmith
03/03/2025: Graduate Assistant Volleyball Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000045748943-graduate-assistant-volleyball-coach
03/03/2025: Head Women’s Volleyball Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000045748455-head-women-s-volleyball-coach
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
03/07/2025: Student: Auggie Admissions Ambassador, Academic Year 2024-25
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000046641525-student-auggie-admissions-ambassador-academic-year-2024-25
03/07/2025: Student: TRIO / SSS Summer Bridge Peer Mentor, Summer 2025
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000046618322-student-trio-sss-summer-bridge-peer-mentor-summer-2025
submitted by mendezm@augsburg.edu
Are you a pre-health student looking for career guidance, networking opportunities, or help with grad school applications? The Strommen Center wants to hear from you!
We’re planning events and resources tailored for pre-health students, and your input will help us create meaningful opportunities. Take the short survey linked to share what support you need!
The survey only takes a few minutes, and you can also opt in to receive updates on pre-health events and opportunities. Thank you for helping us better support you!
submitted by hagerman@augsburg.edu
Volunteers Needed!
Augsburg University’s Health Commons are health-focused drop-in centers and an important part of our community. We have seen substantial growth over the last year and we need more help! While we have several locations, the Central Health Commons (Central Lutheran Church, 333 South 12th Street, Minneapolis) is our busiest.
Last year the Diaper Bank of MN invited us to be Strategic Partners and we now receive 100,000 diapers annually, most of which are distributed at the Central location. Last year approximately 5,000 people visited the Central Health Commons, and this year we expect to increase that number considerably.
We are looking for volunteers to help us distribute diapers and hygiene kits, Mondays and Thursdays from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. (volunteers should arrive at 9:30 a.m. for a little orientation and to help set-up).
If you can find a couple of hours a week to help us out, we would appreciate it. Here is the link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949ACAE2EA1FDCE9-augsburg#/ (select the calendar view to show the current date)
There are three types of volunteer options on the sign-up sheet: 1. Augsburg Student (any major) or Volunteer, 2. RN/PA students who provide health care services, 3. Spanish speaking volunteers (about 70% of the people who visit us are Hispanic and we would love at least one Spanish Speaking volunteer on site each day we are open).
For more information contact Colleen Hagerman, Nursing Department Coordinator, hagerman@augsburg.edu.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949ACAE2EA1FDCE9-augsburg#/
submitted by bjorkluw@augsburg.edu
The 2025-2026 FAFSA is available to complete online at http://www.studentaid.gov. If you have not yet completed your FAFSA for the upcoming academic year, please complete this as soon as possible to ensure funding availability.
The deadline to receive the MN State Grant is July 31st, 2025. Your FAFSA must be fully submitted by this date.
Student Financial Services is available to assist you with FAFSA completion appointments.
Faculty/Staff: Please help us in reminding students to complete their FAFSA ASAP!
submitted by starckl@augsburg.edu
The Sierra Club (North Star Chapter) is looking for poems for the spring/summer issue of their print journal. See the prompt below, and send any entries to starckl@augsburg.edu by Friday, March 21.
*
Emily Dickinson’s poem about hope begins with the following four lines:
“Hope” is the thing with feathers –
That perches in the soul –
And sings the tune without the words –
And never stops – at all –
This issue’s poetry prompt is drawn from the form and spirit of Dickinson’s poem. Write four lines following Dickinson’s syllable count:
Line 1: 7 syllables
Line 2: 6 syllables
Line 3: 8 syllables
Line 4: 6 syllables
The topic of the poem should also mirror Dickinson’s– something about hope, or resilience, or springtime, or summer, or the natural world.
We look forward to reading your work!
submitted by christe@augsburg.edu
Students, Staff, Faculty and Community Members are invited to nominate Augsburg Student Leaders, Student Organizations and Advisors for the 2025 Student Leadership Awards!
The Augsburg Leadership Awards are organized by Campus Life at the end of every spring semester to recognize outstanding student leaders and student organizations. Members of the Augsburg Senior Leadership Society are inducted, recent graduates of the Emerging Leaders Program are celebrated and recognized, and Day Student Government Members are honored.
Nominations close March 21st at 11:59 p.m.
This year’s ceremony will take place on April 27th, 5-7 p.m. in Foss Chapel.
The Awards Committee is looking forward to seeing all of your nominations!
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
03/06/2025: Development and Communications Associate, Minnesota Urban Debate League
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000046446634-development-and-communications-associate-minnesota-urban-debate-league
03/06/2025: Assistive Technology and Accommodations Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/ni/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/0ff76ce9-3853-48cc-9248-220a067431cc-assistive-technology-and-accommodations-specialist
03/03/2025: Associate Vice President, Strategic Enrollment Management
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/ni/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/de149805-370f-41aa-a09e-7c6f9b324b81-associate-vice-president-strategic-enrollment-management
03/03/2025: Campus Locksmith
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000045749915-campus-locksmith
03/03/2025: Graduate Assistant Volleyball Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000045748943-graduate-assistant-volleyball-coach
03/03/2025: Head Women’s Volleyball Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000045748455-head-women-s-volleyball-coach
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
03/05/2025: Student: Auggie Admissions Ambassador, Academic Year 2024-25
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000046641525-student-auggie-admissions-ambassador-academic-year-2024-25
submitted by wurstera@augsburg.edu
Hello, my name is Ashley Wurster and I am currently a clinical psychology doctoral student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about how episode patterns in schizophrenia may affect stigmatization levels among mental health practitioners and the general public in Minnesota, and I would like to include you in my research. The study will be completed exclusively online and consist of a survey about your demographics and your experiences with and attitudes on schizophrenia/severe mental illnesses. It should take about 10-15 minutes to complete. To thank you for your participation, there will be an option at the end of the survey to have a $2 bill mailed to you. If you are interested in participating, please use the link below to access the surveys. I appreciate you taking the time to consider participating in this important research.
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
Pay Rate: $15.97
This position is not benefit eligible.
Requirements: Work-study eligibility as part of financial aid award
Auggie Admissions Ambassadors works to highlight Augsburg’s many strengths and to encourage prospective students to consider Augsburg University as their university of choice.
They work closely with prospective students and families on a daily basis and assist them as they navigate through their college search. This is done through providing quality customer service and hospitality.
Ambassadors are often the first and last face our visitors see, whether it is an in person or virtual visit, requiring them to have a positive and energetic attitude about their work. Ambassadors draw on their knowledge and experience to help visitors get to know Augsburg University.
Auggie Ambassadors are passionate about the university and use that passion to enthusiastically to represent the university and contribute to the success of the admissions team. Training will be provided.
Tasks and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
– Working at the Admissions reception desk, answering phones and welcoming guests, and other administrative tasks
– Conducting campus tours with prospective students and their families
– Connecting not only in person, but may also include correspondence and mailings, phone calls, and virtual visits
– Assisting admissions staff with projects and tasks
– Work includes using a desktop computer, sitting, standing, and walking for periods of time
– Using Admissions’ social media accounts to interact with prospective students and families
submitted by bjorkluw@augsburg.edu
The 2025-2026 FAFSA is available to complete online at http://www.studentaid.gov. If you have not yet completed your FAFSA for the upcoming academic year, please complete this as soon as possible to ensure funding availability.
The deadline to receive the MN State Grant is July 31st, 2025. Your FAFSA must be fully submitted by this date.
Student Financial Services is available to assist you with FAFSA completion appointments.
Faculty/Staff: Please help us in reminding students to complete their FAFSA ASAP!
submitted by rodriguc@augsburg.edu
We are still seeking nominations for Stewards, UCC (University Council) and Communications Team.
Please nominate yourself or a coworker who you think would be great for the role(s). The nominated person will have 2 weeks to decide if they would like to be on ballot. (You do not have to accept the nomination.)
Stewards: We have 6 spots total.
How much of a time commitment? It depends on what we have going on. We meet once a month (more if needed and agreed on by the group) for an hour or less. (over zoom and the day depends on what the group decided is best for everyone).
You also meet with new hires to walk them through the contract, get them signed up for Union Membership and answer any questions they may have. We have new hires every 2 weeks and the group decides which week they do. It is not 1 or 2 people who do it all.
UCC: Meets once a month for 1 ½ hours. Send out minutes to the members from their notes.
Communications Team: Meets every Friday from 12:15 to 12:45. We get information as needed out to the members.
Here is the link to nominate: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc21Gm4fBTImyTtSKk9b3JcHCvTH0zpOzMhqgYiM7HRQN39ew/viewform?usp=dialog
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
03/05/2025: Student: Auggie Admissions Ambassador, Academic Year 2024-25
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000046226504-student-auggie-admissions-ambassador-academic-year-2024-25
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 hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
03/03/2025: Associate Vice President, Strategic Enrollment Management
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/ni/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/de149805-370f-41aa-a09e-7c6f9b324b81-associate-vice-president-strategic-enrollment-management
03/03/2025: Campus Locksmith
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000045749915-campus-locksmith
03/03/2025: Graduate Assistant Volleyball Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000045748943-graduate-assistant-volleyball-coach
03/03/2025: Head Women’s Volleyball Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000045748455-head-women-s-volleyball-coach
submitted by weber3@augsburg.edu
Two of our authors are Augsburg Alums! Amber Kalina and J.D. Mechelke
In this remarkable volume, young adults voice their concerns and laments about the church’s
past and present, as well as their hopes and dreams for the church’s future. Unlike many current books on youth ministry, this is not a book about how to attract young adults back to church. Instead, it is an invitation to listen to young adults as they offer important insights regarding the capacity of the church—and the world—to flourish going forward.
The book’s contributors candidly discuss the issues that matter most to their generation: climate catastrophe, mental health, abuses of power, meaningful relationships, inclusion and liberation, and more. As they grieve how the church has caused harm and avoided hard truths, they also yearn for the church to better embody a community centered on Jesus. Driven by a deep hunger for hope, they explore how churches can become trustworthy partners in mending people’s relationships with God, with each other, and with the earth. This poignant, powerful book is essential reading for ministry leaders, congregations, youth groups, and anyone who cares about young adults’ engagement with Christianity.
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 christe@augsburg.edu
Students, Staff, Faculty and Community Members are invited to nominate Augsburg Student Leaders, Student Organizations and Advisors for the 2025 Student Leadership Awards!
The Augsburg Leadership Awards are organized by Campus Life at the end of every spring semester to recognize outstanding student leaders and student organizations. Members of the Augsburg Senior Leadership Society are inducted, recent graduates of the Emerging Leaders Program are celebrated and recognized, and Day Student Government Members are honored.
Nominations close March 21st at 11:59 p.m.
This year’s ceremony will take place on April 27th, 5-7 p.m. in Foss Chapel.
The Awards Committee is looking forward to seeing all of your nominations!
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
03/03/2025: Associate Vice President, Strategic Enrollment Management
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/ni/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/de149805-370f-41aa-a09e-7c6f9b324b81-associate-vice-president-strategic-enrollment-management
03/03/2025: Campus Locksmith
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000045749915-campus-locksmith
03/03/2025: Graduate Assistant Volleyball Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000045748943-graduate-assistant-volleyball-coach
03/03/2025: Head Women’s Volleyball Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000045748455-head-women-s-volleyball-coach
submitted by wurstera@augsburg.edu
Hello, my name is Ashley Wurster and I am currently a clinical psychology doctoral student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about how episode patterns in schizophrenia may affect stigmatization levels among mental health practitioners and the general public in Minnesota, and I would like to include you in my research. The study will be completed exclusively online and consist of a survey about your demographics and your experiences with and attitudes on schizophrenia/severe mental illnesses. It should take about 10-15 minutes to complete. To thank you for your participation, there will be an option at the end of the survey to have a $2 bill mailed to you. If you are interested in participating, please use the link below to access the surveys. I appreciate you taking the time to consider participating in this important research.
submitted by christe@augsburg.edu
Students, Staff, Faculty and Community Members are invited to nominate Augsburg Student Leaders, Student Organizations and Advisors for the 2025 Student Leadership Awards!
The Augsburg Leadership Awards are organized by Campus Life at the end of every spring semester to recognize outstanding student leaders and student organizations. Members of the Augsburg Senior Leadership Society are inducted, recent graduates of the Emerging Leaders Program are celebrated and recognized, and Day Student Government Members are honored.
Nominations close March 21st at 11:59 p.m.
This year’s ceremony will take place on April 27th, 5-7 p.m. in Foss Chapel.
The Awards Committee is looking forward to seeing all of your nominations!
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 bjorkluw@augsburg.edu
The 2025-2026 FAFSA is available to complete online at http://www.studentaid.gov. If you have not yet completed your FAFSA for the upcoming academic year, please complete this as soon as possible to ensure funding availability.
The deadline to receive the MN State Grant is July 31st, 2025. Your FAFSA must be fully submitted by this date.
Student Financial Services is available to assist you with FAFSA completion appointments.
Faculty/Staff: Please help us in reminding students to complete their FAFSA ASAP!
submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu
What is the Cloud ERP Project, you ask? If you’re a student, faculty, or staff member, then this project will be changing how you interact with Augsburg online over the next few years—registering for classes, submitting grades, viewing payslips, and more.
The project website has more information on this initiative to unify and streamline our information systems across campus. Additionally, we are holding open Q&A sessions via Zoom for you to learn more and to ask questions. Following a short slideshow about the project, the floor will be open for questions.
Campus Q&A via Zoom (30 minutes)
Wednesday, March 5 @ 10AM.
https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/91438645934?pwd=IH4ktTSIwGxsOoZPA9URqwQYXIUP9m.1
Thursday, March 6 @ 2:30PM.
https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/95355884363?pwd=3SvjOKxhb849xoDDrekPkY3mBGblbt.1
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
03/03/2025: Associate Vice President, Strategic Enrollment Management
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/ni/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/de149805-370f-41aa-a09e-7c6f9b324b81-associate-vice-president-strategic-enrollment-management
03/03/2025: Campus Locksmith
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000045749915-campus-locksmith
03/03/2025: Graduate Assistant Volleyball Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000045748943-graduate-assistant-volleyball-coach
03/03/2025: Head Women’s Volleyball Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000045748455-head-women-s-volleyball-coach
submitted by christe@augsburg.edu
Students, Staff, Faculty and Community Members are invited to nominate Augsburg Student Leaders, Student Organizations and Advisors for the 2025 Student Leadership Awards!
The Augsburg Leadership Awards are organized by Campus Life at the end of every spring semester to recognize outstanding student leaders and student organizations. Members of the Augsburg Senior Leadership Society are inducted, recent graduates of the Emerging Leaders Program are celebrated and recognized, and Day Student Government Members are honored.
Nominations close March 21st at 11:59 p.m.
This year’s ceremony will take place on April 27th, 5-7 p.m. in Foss Chapel.
The Awards Committee is looking forward to seeing all of your nominations!
submitted by weber3@augsburg.edu
Two of our authors are Augsburg Alums! Amber Kalina and J.D. Mechelke
In this remarkable volume, young adults voice their concerns and laments about the church’s
past and present, as well as their hopes and dreams for the church’s future. Unlike many current books on youth ministry, this is not a book about how to attract young adults back to church. Instead, it is an invitation to listen to young adults as they offer important insights regarding the capacity of the church—and the world—to flourish going forward.
The book’s contributors candidly discuss the issues that matter most to their generation: climate catastrophe, mental health, abuses of power, meaningful relationships, inclusion and liberation, and more. As they grieve how the church has caused harm and avoided hard truths, they also yearn for the church to better embody a community centered on Jesus. Driven by a deep hunger for hope, they explore how churches can become trustworthy partners in mending people’s relationships with God, with each other, and with the earth. This poignant, powerful book is essential reading for ministry leaders, congregations, youth groups, and anyone who cares about young adults’ engagement with Christianity.
submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu
What is the Cloud ERP Project, you ask? If you’re a student, faculty, or staff member, then this project will be changing how you interact with Augsburg online over the next few years—registering for classes, submitting grades, viewing payslips, and more.
The project website has more information on this initiative to unify and streamline our information systems across campus. Additionally, we are holding open Q&A sessions via Zoom for you to learn more and to ask questions. Following a short slideshow about the project, the floor will be open for questions.
Campus Q&A via Zoom (30 minutes)
Wednesday, March 5 @ 10AM.
https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/91438645934?pwd=IH4ktTSIwGxsOoZPA9URqwQYXIUP9m.1
Thursday, March 6 @ 2:30PM.
https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/95355884363?pwd=3SvjOKxhb849xoDDrekPkY3mBGblbt.1
submitted by selinski@augsburg.edu
Faculty and Staff headshot portraits from Monday, 2/24 are available to download from the linked Google Drive folder. You must be logged into your Augsburg email/Google account to gain access.
If your headshot needs to be updated on the website, please submit a request to our Project Management System–Lytho: augsburg.ignite.inmotionnow.com
submitted by wurstera@augsburg.edu
Hello, my name is Ashley Wurster and I am currently a clinical psychology doctoral student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about how episode patterns in schizophrenia may affect stigmatization levels among mental health practitioners and the general public in Minnesota, and I would like to include you in my research. The study will be completed exclusively online and consist of a survey about your demographics and your experiences with and attitudes on schizophrenia/severe mental illnesses. It should take about 10-15 minutes to complete. To thank you for your participation, there will be an option at the end of the survey to have a $2 bill mailed to you. If you are interested in participating, please use the link below to access the surveys. I appreciate you taking the time to consider participating in this important research.
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 jonesma@augsburg.edu
Do you know of an outstanding Auggie? Now is the time to nominate Auggie alumni for the various 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards! Nominations are open for the First Decade Award, the Distinguished Alumni Award, the Spirit of Augsburg Award, and the Distinguished Service Award. Awards will be presented at Homecoming in October 2025.
submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu
What is the Cloud ERP Project, you ask? If you’re a student, faculty, or staff member, then this project will be changing how you interact with Augsburg online over the next few years—registering for classes, submitting grades, viewing payslips, and more.
The project website has more information on this initiative to unify and streamline our information systems across campus. Additionally, we are holding open Q&A sessions via Zoom for you to learn more and to ask questions. Following a short slideshow about the project, the floor will be open for questions.
Campus Q&A via Zoom (30 minutes)
Wednesday, March 5 @ 10AM.
https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/91438645934?pwd=IH4ktTSIwGxsOoZPA9URqwQYXIUP9m.1
Thursday, March 6 @ 2:30PM.
https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/95355884363?pwd=3SvjOKxhb849xoDDrekPkY3mBGblbt.1
submitted by weber3@augsburg.edu
Two of our authors are Augsburg Alums! Amber Kalina and J.D. Mechelke
In this remarkable volume, young adults voice their concerns and laments about the church’s
past and present, as well as their hopes and dreams for the church’s future. Unlike many current books on youth ministry, this is not a book about how to attract young adults back to church. Instead, it is an invitation to listen to young adults as they offer important insights regarding the capacity of the church—and the world—to flourish going forward.
The book’s contributors candidly discuss the issues that matter most to their generation: climate catastrophe, mental health, abuses of power, meaningful relationships, inclusion and liberation, and more. As they grieve how the church has caused harm and avoided hard truths, they also yearn for the church to better embody a community centered on Jesus. Driven by a deep hunger for hope, they explore how churches can become trustworthy partners in mending people’s relationships with God, with each other, and with the earth. This poignant, powerful book is essential reading for ministry leaders, congregations, youth groups, and anyone who cares about young adults’ engagement with Christianity.
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 lensmire@augsburg.edu
Curious about academic freedom? Concerned about this moment? Wondering about how to sustain yourself as an academic? Join an open AAUP meeting Friday 2/28 from 3-4PM in the Riverside Room. Or via zoom link. Contact lensmire@augsburg.edu with questions.
https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/92681921442?pwd=sLp6V2mY9G60tuiBwIwbBK0fclKjPB.1
submitted by christe@augsburg.edu
Students, Staff, Faculty and Community Members are invited to nominate Augsburg Student Leaders, Student Organizations and Advisors for the 2025 Student Leadership Awards!
The Augsburg Leadership Awards are organized by Campus Life at the end of every spring semester to recognize outstanding student leaders and student organizations. Members of the Augsburg Senior Leadership Society are inducted, recent graduates of the Emerging Leaders Program are celebrated and recognized, and Day Student Government Members are honored.
Nominations close March 21st at 11:59 p.m.
This year’s ceremony will take place on April 27th, 5-7 p.m. in Foss Chapel.
The Awards Committee is looking forward to seeing all of your nominations!
submitted by wurstera@augsburg.edu
Hello, my name is Ashley Wurster and I am currently a clinical psychology doctoral student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about how episode patterns in schizophrenia may affect stigmatization levels among mental health practitioners and the general public in Minnesota, and I would like to include you in my research. The study will be completed exclusively online and consist of a survey about your demographics and your experiences with and attitudes on schizophrenia/severe mental illnesses. It should take about 10-15 minutes to complete. To thank you for your participation, there will be an option at the end of the survey to have a $2 bill mailed to you. If you are interested in participating, please use the link below to access the surveys. I appreciate you taking the time to consider participating in this important research.
submitted by finka2@augsburg.edu
College students are invited to join the Campus Bridging Initiative for an unforgettable experience connecting with students across urban and rural communities to strengthen our interdependence in a time of deep division. Civic Bridgers (http://www.civicbridgers.org/) covers all the costs for hotels, meals and local transportation, and participants receive a travel stipend. Needs-based scholarships to cover lost wages or childcare costs are also available. Students can apply by February 28: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtFga4-ZecJZ7Ia2ZBDFf09JDH_j2gVF4Vm1B5fO493BMbWQ/viewform
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
02/24/2025: Director of Enrollment Analytics
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submitted by oflahert@augsburg.edu
Announcing the 1st annual 2025 Auggie Baby Shark Entrepreneur Contest! Students can compete for $10,000 in prize money for their business or social enterprise idea.
The Augsburg Baby Shark Contest encourages students to explore their entrepreneurial potential, seek out new opportunities, and use the skills & knowledge they have acquired to launch a new business. This annual event is organized by the School of Business and is open to all current Augsburg University undergraduate & graduate students. In order to be eligible, students must be registered in the semester of competition with a valid Augsburg University student ID.
COMPETITION DETAILS
● Individuals & teams consisting of one to 4 students
● All academic schools/disciplines are eligible
● Business Ventures for students focused on more traditional commercial opportunities. These can be business-to-consumer, business-to-business, technology-based ventures, & are typically for-profit models.
● Social Ventures for students whose ventures are primarily focused on solving significant social problems — such as poverty alleviation, social injustice, and environmental sustainability – using entrepreneurial methods in order to craft innovative solutions that are effective and scalable. These can be non-profit, for-profit, or a mixture of both (hybrid models).
Deadline: April 1
More details and how to enter:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xSfxfQfiLGeEGrGvruharG4niesrIJLwc6YEfSqONug/edit
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xSfxfQfiLGeEGrGvruharG4niesrIJLwc6YEfSqONug/edit
submitted by rengifoj@augsburg.edu
Spend your summer immersed in the rich culture of Mexico!
Augsburg’s CGEE program offers an engaging and community-based summer experience with a focus on Spanish language and Mexican culture. Choose and/or combine courses from 3 1/2 week sessions.
All students earn the Global Competence Certificate (GCC) – a valuable addition to your resume – and can tailor their experience with specialized courses and internships in Spanish for Business, Spanish for Healthcare Professionals, Mexican Civilizations and Cultures, and Mexican Literature.
In addition to your coursework, you will:
Engage with a host family. And explore Mexico City and local archeological sites and museums.
Travel to Mexico City on an included program excursion
Learn from guest speakers who provide insights into history, culture, and social justice issues
Complete your Augsburg Experience requirement
What You Need to Apply:
Attend an Info Session (or watch online)
Fill out your application online
Answer the essay questions
Review, sign, and submit your cost estimate form
Scholarship Opportunities:
All students will receive an automatic Global Scholarship of $400 per session. Additional Inclusion and Access Scholarships are available for students who identify with underrepresented groups or demonstrate a commitment to social change.
Apply by March 1st and embark on an unforgettable global learning experience!
submitted by lensmire@augsburg.edu
Curious about academic freedom? Concerned about this moment? Wondering about how to sustain yourself as an academic? Join an open AAUP meeting Friday 2/28 from 3-4PM in the Riverside Room. Or via zoom link. Contact lensmire@augsburg.edu with questions.
https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/92681921442?pwd=sLp6V2mY9G60tuiBwIwbBK0fclKjPB.1
https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/92681921442?pwd=sLp6V2mY9G60tuiBwIwbBK0fclKjPB.1
submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu
What is the Cloud ERP Project, you ask? If you’re a student, faculty, or staff member, then this project will be changing how you interact with Augsburg online over the next few years—registering for classes, submitting grades, viewing payslips, and more.
The project website has more information on this initiative to unify and streamline our information systems across campus. Additionally, we are holding open Q&A sessions via Zoom for you to learn more and to ask questions. Following a short slideshow about the project, the floor will be open for questions.
Campus Q&A via Zoom (30 minutes)
Wednesday, March 5 @ 10AM. https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/91438645934?pwd=IH4ktTSIwGxsOoZPA9URqwQYXIUP9m.1
Thursday, March 6 @ 2:30PM.
https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/95355884363?pwd=3SvjOKxhb849xoDDrekPkY3mBGblbt.1
submitted by christe@augsburg.edu
Students, Staff, Faculty and Community Members are invited to nominate Augsburg Student Leaders, Student Organizations and Advisors for the 2025 Student Leadership Awards!
The Augsburg Leadership Awards are organized by Campus Life at the end of every spring semester to recognize outstanding student leaders and student organizations. Members of the Augsburg Senior Leadership Society are inducted, recent graduates of the Emerging Leaders Program are celebrated and recognized, and Day Student Government Members are honored.
This year’s ceremony will take place on April 27th, 5-7 p.m. in Foss Chapel.
The Awards Committee is looking forward to seeing all of your nominations!
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
02/24/2025: Director of Enrollment Analytics
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000044366616-director-of-enrollment-analytics
submitted by finka2@augsburg.edu
College students are invited to join the Campus Bridging Initiative for an unforgettable experience connecting with students across urban and rural communities to strengthen our interdependence in a time of deep division. Civic Bridgers (http://www.civicbridgers.org/) covers all the costs for hotels, meals and local transportation, and participants receive a travel stipend. Needs-based scholarships to cover lost wages or childcare costs are also available. Students can apply by February 28: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtFga4-ZecJZ7Ia2ZBDFf09JDH_j2gVF4Vm1B5fO493BMbWQ/viewform
submitted by wurstera@augsburg.edu
Hello, my name is Ashley Wurster and I am currently a clinical psychology doctoral student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about how episode patterns in schizophrenia may affect stigmatization levels among mental health practitioners and the general public in Minnesota, and I would like to include you in my research. The study will be completed exclusively online and consist of a survey about your demographics and your experiences with and attitudes on schizophrenia/severe mental illnesses. It should take about 10-15 minutes to complete. To thank you for your participation, there will be an option at the end of the survey to have a $2 bill mailed to you. If you are interested in participating, please use the link below to access the surveys. I appreciate you taking the time to consider participating in this important research.
submitted by finka2@augsburg.edu
College students are invited to join the Campus Bridging Initiative for an unforgettable experience connecting with students across urban and rural communities to strengthen our interdependence in a time of deep division. Civic Bridgers (http://www.civicbridgers.org/) covers all the costs for hotels, meals and local transportation, and participants receive a travel stipend. Needs-based scholarships to cover lost wages or childcare costs are also available. Students can apply here by February 28: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtFga4-ZecJZ7Ia2ZBDFf09JDH_j2gVF4Vm1B5fO493BMbWQ/viewform
submitted by guidettd@augsburg.edu
Help Shape Your Internship Success!
The Reell Office of Seeing Things Whole and the Strommen Center are launching an Internship Preparation Program here at Augsburg!
And we want your input!
Take this quick survey to help us tailor the program to your needs; whether you’re a first-year, sophomore, junior, or senior, and regardless of your internship experience.
✅ Your voice matters!
Thank you for your time!
For any questions, please reach out to cliftonk@augsburg.edu
submitted by weber3@augsburg.edu
Two of our authors are Augsburg Alums! Amber Kalina and J.D. Mechelke
In this remarkable volume, young adults voice their concerns and laments about the church’s
past and present, as well as their hopes and dreams for the church’s future. Unlike many current books on youth ministry, this is not a book about how to attract young adults back to church. Instead, it is an invitation to listen to young adults as they offer important insights regarding the capacity of the church—and the world—to flourish going forward.
The book’s contributors candidly discuss the issues that matter most to their generation: climate catastrophe, mental health, abuses of power, meaningful relationships, inclusion and liberation, and more. As they grieve how the church has caused harm and avoided hard truths, they also yearn for the church to better embody a community centered on Jesus. Driven by a deep hunger for hope, they explore how churches can become trustworthy partners in mending people’s relationships with God, with each other, and with the earth. This poignant, powerful book is essential reading for ministry leaders, congregations, youth groups, and anyone who cares about young adults’ engagement with Christianity.
submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu
Hi friends, join us for the Wellness Wednesday for painting on February 26th, from 10:30 to 11:30 at CWC.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DGRK4SORE7r/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu
Come to the Augsburg Dining Commons TODAY for a special menu celebrating Black History Month! Aladdin’s own Donnie Lazard and Porsche Hobson will incorporate traditional family recipes that are sure to be delicious.
submitted by lensmire@augsburg.edu
Curious about academic freedom? Concerned about this moment? Wondering about how to sustain yourself as an academic? Join an open AAUP meeting Friday 2/28 from 3-4PM in the Riverside Room. Or via zoom link. Contact lensmire@augsburg.edu with questions.
https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/92681921442?pwd=sLp6V2mY9G60tuiBwIwbBK0fclKjPB.1
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
02/24/2025: Director of Enrollment Analytics
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000044366616-director-of-enrollment-analytics
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) at Augsburg University
The Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) division includes four uniquely equipped teams: Undergraduate Admissions, Graduate Admissions, SEM Operations, and Financial Aid.
The SEM division’s vision is to be a belonging organization that builds deeper relationships, changes systems, and dismantles the access barriers in higher education enrollment management.
Our SEM mission is to meet every student where they are with authentic presence, outreach, and engagement. Our nationally recognized Augsburg Applies to You platform supports this mission through direct admissions, success coaching, and academic belonging. We exist to deliver enrollment results, innovation, service, and the essential infrastructure to attract, meet the needs of, and enroll future graduates. We are a key partner in driving sustainable enrollment growth at Augsburg towards the
goal of becoming a medium sized university with 5,000 Auggies by 2030.
Summary of Position
The Director of Enrollment Analytics (Admissions and Financial Aid) is a transformative leadership role responsible for developing and implementing an advanced analytics infrastructure supporting strategy development, enrollment funnel performance, and sustain a framework to guide financial aid awarding and net-tuition optimization. This is a hands-on position, joining a newly reorganized strategic enrollment management operations team, reporting to the Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management. This role focuses on the quality and accuracy of enrollment data analysis in order to produce visual dashboards, forecasting, data-driven decision making, and utilization of evolving technologies like machine learning to enhance data. This position will harness data and analytics to shape, influence, and model strategic enrollment planning ideas in order to justify growth strategy implementation.
Primary Responsibilities
SEM Data Management and Integration
– Ensure accurate data imports and coding in collaboration with admissions reporting specialists.
– Mass manipulate SEM data, incorporate data into an effective analytical reporting.
– Replace, enhance, and evaluate data reporting previously provided by external partners
– Collaborate with Institutional Research and IT to ensure best practices and shared data principles.
– Coordinate, manage, and report on admissions/financial aid related student surveys in partnership with the Vice President.
SEM Data Reporting and Analytics
– Develop, automate recurring historical reports, prepare data visualizations for presentations, and establish SEM dashboards, ensuring the delivery of timely and relevant insights to SEM stakeholders.
– Collect, integrate, analyze, and report data from various contracted/partner services and other relevant data sets.
– Partner with the admissions and marketing areas to understand the prospective student journey, analyze data related to lead generation campaigns, counselor engagements, and enrollment funnel KPI’s.
– Establish SEM key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop metrics to measure performance and significant variances.
– Develop and maintain predictive modeling tools that will help create successful recruitment plans (graduate and undergraduate) needed to increase yield in order to achieve growth goals.
– Collaborate with the VPSEM to produce and maintain long-term forecast models for all enrollment segments.
– Analyzes indicators to understand how enrollment management strategy can impact second year student retention.
– Uses data reporting tools available through third parties such as the National Student Clearinghouse, College Board, ACT, and other related data sharing to analyze trends and inform strategies.
– Develop methods to identify SEM trends that are off track or inconsistent and implement early detection mechanisms.
– Conduct cohort reporting and create a comprehensive data dictionary to clarify definitions campus-wide.
– Run scenarios to assess impacts of changes or responses to external forces.
SEM Financial Aid Optimization
– Lead the effective use of all financial aid data, benchmarking, trend/predictive analysis, live aid modeling, award activity monitoring, tuition reset policy evaluation, FAFSA submission, yield, aid policy change impact, and budget performance.
– Propose data driven recommendations to set scholarship amounts, need matrices, and aid awarding parameters.
– Maintain Net Price Calculator and develop new management ideas that enhance unitization.
– Provide accurate and timely cohort-unfunded aid (net tuition revenue) forecasting data and analysis of any changes for financial reporting.
– Model financial aid adjustments, e.g., “If we add Promise to all, it would cost x dollars but retention should increase by y.”
– Benchmarks and analyzes industry data/competitors’ financial aid and scholarships strategies.
Additional Responsibilities
– Maintain knowledge about trends, industry news, and when possible, contribute expertise that positions Augsburg as an enrollment analytics leader.
– Supervises assigned staff and provide leadership for SEM Operations effectiveness.
– Collaborate with Institutional Research, Finance and IT on reporting, compliance and technology enhancements.
– Assist with various admissions and financial aid activities.
– Other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).
Work Environment and Physical Demands
– Typical work environment is an office. Sedentary work for long periods of time.
– Regular computer and phone use.
submitted by wurstera@augsburg.edu
Hello, my name is Ashley Wurster and I am currently a clinical psychology doctoral student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about how episode patterns in schizophrenia may affect stigmatization levels among mental health practitioners and the general public in Minnesota, and I would like to include you in my research. The study will be completed exclusively online and consist of a survey about your demographics and your experiences with and attitudes on schizophrenia/severe mental illnesses. It should take about 10-15 minutes to complete. To thank you for your participation, there will be an option at the end of the survey to have a $2 bill mailed to you. If you are interested in participating, please use the link below to access the surveys. I appreciate you taking the time to consider participating in this important research.
submitted by guidettd@augsburg.edu
Help Shape Your Internship Success!
The Reell Office of Seeing Things Whole and the Strommen Center are launching an Internship Preparation Program here at Augsburg!
And we want your input!
Take this quick survey to help us tailor the program to your needs; whether you’re a first-year, sophomore, junior, or senior, and regardless of your internship experience.
✅ Your voice matters!
Thank you for your time!
For any questions, please reach out to cliftonk@augsburg.edu
submitted by christe@augsburg.edu
Students, Staff, Faculty and Community Members are invited to nominate Augsburg Student Leaders, Student Organizations and Advisors for the 2025 Student Leadership Awards!
The Augsburg Leadership Awards are organized by Campus Life at the end of every spring semester to recognize outstanding student leaders and student organizations. Members of the Augsburg Senior Leadership Society are inducted, recent graduates of the Emerging Leaders Program are celebrated and recognized, and Day Student Government Members are honored.
This year’s ceremony will take place on April 27th, 5-7 p.m. in Foss Chapel.
The Awards Committee is looking forward to seeing all of your nominations!
submitted by jonesma@augsburg.edu
Do you know of an outstanding Auggie? Now is the time to nominate Auggie alumni for the various 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards! Nominations are open for the First Decade Award, the Distinguished Alumni Award, the Spirit of Augsburg Award, and the Distinguished Service Award. Awards will be presented at Homecoming in October 2025.
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
02/21/2025: Director of Enrollment Analytics
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000044366616-director-of-enrollment-analytics
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
02/21/2025: TEST Student Employment Position
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