Augsburg University News and Announcements
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The elevator in Old Main is currently out of order. If you have a class or other business in Old Main that you cannot access without the use of this elevator, please contact Shelly Major at majors@augsburg.edu for assistance. The University is currently working to repair the elevator as soon as possible. (Please note that the Old Main 100/101 chair lift is functioning properly.)
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The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
03/23/2026: Student: Chemistry Lab Assistant
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000116282630-student-chemistry-lab-assistant
03/23/2026: Student: Campus Life Administrative Assistant
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000116228116-student-campus-life-administrative-assistant
03/19/2026: Student: Public Safety Dispatcher, Academic Year 2025-26
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000115668048-student-public-safety-dispatcher-academic-year-2025-26
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
03/19/2026: Student: Public Safety Dispatcher, Academic Year 2025-26
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000115668048-student-public-safety-dispatcher-academic-year-2025-26
submitted by khanss@augsburg.edu
As-salamualaikum! My name is Sana Khan and I am currently a clinical psychology doctoral study student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about how the mental health and religiosity of Muslim college students is impacted by Islamophobia and I would love to have you be a part of my study! The study will consist of an initial screener to make sure eligibility criteria is met and then scheduling an interview in which I ask you questions about your demographics and experience as a Muslim college student as related to Islam, religiosity, and Islamophobia. The interview should take approximately 25 minutes to 35 minutes to complete. To thank you for your participation, upon completion of your interview, there will be an option at the end for you to enter your information to receive a $10 Visa gift card. If you are interested in participating, please contact me at my email listed below. I appreciate you taking time to consider being a part of my project. Please contact Sana Khan at khanss@augsburg.edu to determine eligibility.
submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu
Auggie Doggies is coming here today!!!!Come say hi or stop by to play with them!! They will be in Urness/Mortensen lobby from 11:30am-12:30pm.
submitted by reeck@augsburg.edu
Macalester College is hosting an ACTC BIPOC Faculty & Staff Gathering on Tuesday, March 24 at 4:00-6:00 p.m. in the Flemming Room at Kagin Commons on the Macalester campus. Anyone can attend.
For more information contact Ebony Aya, Interim Assistant Director of the Jan Serie Center for Scholarship and Teaching at Macalester College, at eadedayo@macalester.edu.
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The elevator in Old Main is currently out of order. If you have a class or other business in Old Main that you cannot access without the use of this elevator, please contact Shelly Major at majors@augsburg.edu for assistance. The University is currently working to repair the elevator as soon as possible. (Please note that the Old Main 100/101 chair lift is functioning properly.)
submitted by myers@augsburg.edu
Join us for our next How We Thrive talk of the academic year.
Kathy McGillivray, director of CLASS, Augsburg’s Disability resources office for the past 11 years, earned her B.S. in Pastoral Studies at North central University and her Master’s in Counseling Psychology from the University of St. Thomas. Blind since birth, Kathy has learned that whatever we are looking for in life, we often just need to feel around until we find it.
HOW WE THRIVE: STORIES OF WHAT IT MEANS TO THRIVE – TOGETHER.
Kathy McGillivray
Thursday March , 2026
11:50 a.m. – 12:10 a.m.
Hoversten Chapel
submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
Did you know that the Minnesota State Grant program supports 62% of Augsburg undergraduate students, with an average grant amount of $6,000?
A $131 million shortfall in funding for the program means that without action, many low- and middle-income students will lose their grants or see them dramatically cut starting next fall.
Lawmakers can prevent these cuts by providing additional funding for the State Grant program during the legislative session that is underway in St. Paul. Augsburg is encouraging policymakers to do just that, speaking up on this with other private nonprofit colleges. It is also critical for individual constituents—including Augsburg students, faculty, and staff—to ask for action on this issue.
If you live in Minnesota, please consider sending a note of your own to the state legislators who represent you, asking them to fully fund the State Grant program. A sample note you can edit and a simple tool for sending it is available from the Minnesota Private College Council.
submitted by bloyere@augsburg.edu
My name is Evan Bloyer, and I am a graduate student in the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program here at Augsburg University. My clinical research project is understanding how Tinder use impacts mental health outcomes, particularly self-esteem and body esteem. I have received Augsburg University’s IRB approval and am able to collect data from eligible participants. To participate, please click on the link below. Email me at bloyere@augsburg.edu for any questions or concerns. If you participate, you will be eligible for a raffle for one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.
submitted by mendezm@augsburg.edu
Interested in Law School?
Join us for a visit to Mitchell Hamline School of Law and explore what a future in law could look like!
Date: March 26
Time: 9:15 AM – 2 PM
Location: Meet at the Strommen Center (transportation provided)
Learn about:
• Law school experience
• Careers in law
• The trial process
• LSAT & application tips
Transportation + Food provided!
submitted by rodrig@augsburg.edu
Summer 2026
There will be 4 days of training (2 days in May & 2 Days in June) and the commitment is 4 weeks June 21 – July 16.
$16.45 per hour
Job Description
As a result of serving as a TRIO/Student Support Services Summer Bridge Peer Mentor,
students will be able to:
● Create & maintain a safe, healthy, & welcoming residential community by
coordinating move-in & move-out, creating & posting door & hall decorations,
enforcing program & University policies & regulations.
● Provide academic support through evening study group activities, course research,
learning assistance, constructive feedback, & guidance.
● Plan & facilitate study-break activities that actively engage participants.
● Foster a positive group environment for first-year students through respectful
communication, a positive attitude, confidence-building, & providing assistance as
needed.
● Collaborate and work effectively as part of a team to support a successful Summer
Bridge experience.
Qualifications
● Minimum GPA of 2.5
● Strong customer service skills
● Effective communication & team-development abilities
● Ability to maintain private & sensitive information
● Ability to work in a fast-paced & unpredictable environment
● Desire to work in a flexible, team-focused atmosphere
● Strong sense of responsibility—and fun!
● Willingness to live in a residence hall during the Summer Bridge program
(June 21–July16; room provided)
● Willingness to complete other duties as assigned
Desired Qualifications
● Completion of Summer Bridge Program
● Previous residence life experience
● Current TRIO/SSS participant
● Involvement and/or leadership in Augsburg co-curricular activities
Application Instructions:
Applicants are encouraged to review the TRIO/SSS Summer Bridge web page to learn more
about the program. All student applicants must attach the following for consideration:
● Resume (required)
● Cover Letter (optional, but strongly encouraged)
Click the link below to apply!
submitted by bloyere@augsburg.edu
My name is Evan Bloyer, and I am a graduate student in the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program here at Augsburg University. My clinical research project is understanding how Tinder use impacts mental health outcomes, particularly self-esteem and body esteem. I have received Augsburg University’s IRB approval and am able to collect data from eligible participants. To participate, please click on the link below. Email me at bloyere@augsburg.edu for any questions or concerns. If you participate, you will be eligible for a raffle for one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.
submitted by myers@augsburg.edu
We are now taking applications for the 2026-2027 cohort of Christensen Scholars. Apply at the link below by Friday March 27, 2026.
Christensen Scholars spend a year in community exploring questions of faith, identity, and vocation through a Christian theological lens. Students should be open to engaging seriously and openly with these topics, but it is not a requirement that a student be an active member of a faith community. Applicants need only be open to sharing about and listening to a diverse set of perspectives within the Christian tradition.
BENEFITS:
• Develop a deeper understanding of your own vocation in a caring community.
• Create a deeper sense of belonging among your peers.
• Learn new ways to live out your faith on a daily basis within the community.
• Experience a remote mountain retreat center in the middle of winter.
• Receive a small scholarship and a $500.00 stipend to cover expenses.
• All-expenses-paid winter pilgrimage in mid-January.
• 4 upper division Religion credits (can be used toward your major or minor)
NOTE: RLN 100 is a prerequisite for this year-long course. We will gather every other Thursday evening (6pm-8pm), both Fall and Spring semesters. Additionally, the pilgrimage during the end of your winter break in January 2027 is mandatory. Students admitted are expected to have good attendance and participation in the sessions and on the trip in order to earn course credit.
Christensen Scholars program is co-led by Dr. Jeremy Myers (myers@ausburg.edu) from the Christensen Center for Vocation and Rev. John Schwehn (schwehn@augsburg.edu) from Campus Ministry.
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The elevator in Old Main is currently out of order. If you have a class or other business in Old Main that you cannot access without the use of this elevator, please contact KC Gubrud at gubrud@augsburg.edu for assistance. The University is currently working to repair the elevator as soon as possible. (Please note that the Old Main 100/101 chair lift is functioning properly.)
submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu
Join us for this upcoming Wellness Wednesday for variety of different coloring activities.
Wednesday, March 25th
Time: 12pm-1pm
Location CWC Group Room
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The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
03/19/2026: Student: Public Safety Dispatcher, Academic Year 2025-26
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000115668048-student-public-safety-dispatcher-academic-year-2025-26
submitted by bloyere@augsburg.edu
My name is Evan Bloyer, and I am a graduate student in the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program here at Augsburg University. My clinical research project is understanding how Tinder use impacts mental health outcomes, particularly self-esteem and body esteem. I have received Augsburg University’s IRB approval and am able to collect data from eligible participants. To participate, please click on the link below. Email me at bloyere@augsburg.edu for any questions or concerns. If you participate, you will be eligible for a raffle for one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.
submitted by starckl@augsburg.edu
Submit to Augsburg’s John R. Mitchell / Academy of American Poets Prize
Deadline for Submission: 22 March 2026
This competition, endowed by Jean Mitchell in honor of the late John Mitchell, former English Department faculty member and poet, is for the best group of three poems composed by a current Augsburg undergraduate or graduate student. The award includes a $100 prize ($50 each, if split between two winners), a certificate from the Academy of American Poets, a one-year membership to the Academy of American Poets, and publication on poets.org.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
• A set of three well-proofread poems must be sent from your Augsburg email address as an attachment to starckl@augsburg.edu by 22 March 2026.
• Writers should put Mitchell Prize in the subject line.
• The email must contain the titles of the poems, and the poet’s full name, pronouns, status (undergrad or grad), phone number, and mailing/permanent address.
• Winners will be announced by Augsburg University in early April.
• In the summer, the Academy will send a letter of congratulations and a certificate to each winner or honorable mention recipient. If two winners are chosen, the prize money will be divided between them.
We’re excited to read your work!
submitted by morgans1@augsburg.edu
Augsburg Political Science and History majors can spend the fall semester in Northern Ireland while earning major, minor, and elective credit toward their degree. Coursework completed on the program transfers back as Augsburg credit, including:
– Political Science credit (upper-division)
– History credit (upper-division)
– Social Science or Humanities electives
– Augsburg Experience Requirement
This makes it possible to stay on track for graduation while completing core and elective requirements in an international setting!
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Calling all Freshmen and Sophomores!!!
Consider spending your fall semester in Mexico and complete some of your general education requirements! This affordable program is a great way to expand your world by immersing yourself in a new culture.
– Apply by April 1st and get a free plane ticket!
– Pay your regular fall tuition – financial aid and scholarships apply!
– Apply on our website – this takes less than 10 minutes!
– Email abroad@augsburg.edu if you have any questions
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
03/12/2026: Student: TRIO / SSS Summer Bridge Peer Mentor, Summer 2026
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000114469038-student-trio-sss-summer-bridge-peer-mentor-summer-2026
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
03/12/2026: Student: TRIO / SSS Summer Bridge Peer Mentor, Summer 2026
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000114469038-student-trio-sss-summer-bridge-peer-mentor-summer-2026
submitted by morgans1@augsburg.edu
Calling all Freshmen and Sophomores!!!
Consider spending your fall semester in Mexico and complete some of your general education requirements! This affordable program is a great way to expand your world by immersing yourself in a new culture.
– Apply by April 1st and get a free plane ticket!
– Pay your regular fall tuition – financial aid and scholarships apply!
– Apply through the Study Abroad Website – this takes less than 10 minutes!
– Email abroad@augsburg.edu if you have any questions
submitted by starckl@augsburg.edu
Submit to Augsburg’s John R. Mitchell / Academy of American Poets Prize
Deadline for Submission: 22 March 2026
This competition, endowed by Jean Mitchell in honor of the late John Mitchell, former English Department faculty member and poet, is for the best group of three poems composed by a current Augsburg undergraduate or graduate student. The award includes a $100 prize ($50 each, if split between two winners), a certificate from the Academy of American Poets, a one-year membership to the Academy of American Poets, and publication on poets.org.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
• A set of three well-proofread poems must be sent from your Augsburg email address as an attachment to starckl@augsburg.edu by 22 March 2026.
• Writers should put Mitchell Prize in the subject line.
• The email must contain the titles of the poems, and the poet’s full name, pronouns, status (undergrad or grad), phone number, and mailing/permanent address.
• Winners will be announced by Augsburg University in early April.
• In the summer, the Academy will send a letter of congratulations and a certificate to each winner or honorable mention recipient. If two winners are chosen, the prize money will be divided between them.
We’re excited to read your work!
submitted by bloyere@augsburg.edu
My name is Evan Bloyer, and I am a graduate student in the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program here at Augsburg University. My clinical research project is understanding how Tinder use impacts mental health outcomes, particularly self-esteem and body esteem. I have received Augsburg University’s IRB approval and am able to collect data from eligible participants. To participate, please click on the link below. Email me at bloyere@augsburg.edu for any questions or concerns. If you participate, you will be eligible for a raffle for one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
03/12/2026: Student: TRIO / SSS Summer Bridge Peer Mentor, Summer 2026
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000114469038-student-trio-sss-summer-bridge-peer-mentor-summer-2026
03/10/2026: Student: Groundskeeping 2026
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000113721377-student-groundskeeping-2026
submitted by bloyere@augsburg.edu
My name is Evan Bloyer, and I am a graduate student in the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program here at Augsburg University. My clinical research project is understanding how Tinder use impacts mental health outcomes, particularly self-esteem and body esteem. I have received Augsburg University’s IRB approval and am able to collect data from eligible participants. To participate, please click on the link below. Email me at bloyere@augsburg.edu for any questions or concerns. If you participate, you will be eligible for a raffle for one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.
submitted by rodrig@augsburg.edu
Summer 2026
There will be 4 days of training (2 days in May & 2 Days in June) & the commitment is 4 weeks June 21 – July 16.
$16.45 per hour
Job Description
As a result of serving as a TRIO/Student Support Services Summer Bridge Peer Mentor,
students will be able to:
● Create & maintain a safe, healthy, & welcoming residential community by
coordinating move-in & move-out, creating & posting door & hall decorations,
enforcing program & University policies & regulations.
● Provide academic support through evening study group activities, course research,
learning assistance, constructive feedback, & guidance.
● Plan & facilitate study-break activities that actively engage participants.
● Foster a positive group environment for first-year students through respectful
communication, a positive attitude, confidence-building, & providing assistance as
needed.
● Collaborate and work effectively as part of a team to support a successful Summer
Bridge experience.
Qualifications
● Minimum GPA of 2.5
● Strong customer service skills
● Effective communication & team-development abilities
● Ability to maintain private & sensitive information
● Ability to work in a fast-paced & unpredictable environment
● Desire to work in a flexible, team-focused atmosphere
● Strong sense of responsibility—and fun!
● Willingness to live in a residence hall during the Summer Bridge program
(June 21–July16; room provided)
● Willingness to complete other duties as assigned
Desired Qualifications
● Completion of Summer Bridge Program
● Previous residence life experience
● Current TRIO/SSS participant
● Involvement and/or leadership in Augsburg co-curricular activities
Application Instructions:
Applicants are encouraged to review the TRIO/SSS Summer Bridge web page to learn more
about the program. All student applicants must attach the following for consideration:
● Resume (required)
● Cover Letter (optional, but strongly encouraged)
Click the link below to apply!
submitted by bloyere@augsburg.edu
My name is Evan Bloyer, and I am a graduate student in the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program here at Augsburg University. My clinical research project is understanding how Tinder use impacts mental health outcomes, particularly self-esteem and body esteem. I have received Augsburg University’s IRB approval and am able to collect data from eligible participants. To participate, please click on the link below. Email me at bloyere@augsburg.edu for any questions or concerns. If you participate, you will be eligible for a raffle for one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
03/12/2026: Student: TRIO / SSS Summer Bridge Peer Mentor, Summer 2026
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000114469038-student-trio-sss-summer-bridge-peer-mentor-summer-2026
03/10/2026: Student: Groundskeeping 2026
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000113721377-student-groundskeeping-2026
03/09/2026: Student: Campus Life AugSem Leader
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000113569732-student-campus-life-augsem-leader
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
As a result of serving as a TRIO/Student Support Services Summer Bridge Peer Mentor, students will be able to:
– Create and maintain a safe, healthy, and welcoming residential community by coordinating move-in and move-out, creating and posting door and hall decorations, and enforcing program and University policies and regulations.
– Provide academic support through evening study group activities, course research and learning assistance, and constructive feedback and guidance.
– Plan and facilitate study-break activities that actively engage participants.
– Foster a positive group environment for first-year students through respectful communication, a positive attitude, confidence-building, and providing assistance as needed.
– Collaborate and work effectively as part of a team to support a successful Summer Bridge experience.
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
03/12/2026: Student: TRIO / SSS Summer Bridge Peer Mentor, Summer 2026
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000114469038-student-trio-sss-summer-bridge-peer-mentor-summer-2026
03/10/2026: Student: Groundskeeping 2026
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000113721377-student-groundskeeping-2026
03/09/2026: Student: Campus Life AugSem Leader
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000113569732-student-campus-life-augsem-leader
submitted by rodrig@augsburg.edu
Summer 2026
There will be 4 days of training (2 days in May & 2 Days in June) and the commitment is 4 weeks June 21 – July 16.
$16.45 per hour
Job Description
As a result of serving as a TRIO/Student Support Services Summer Bridge Peer Mentor,
students will be able to:
● Create & maintain a safe, healthy, & welcoming residential community by
coordinating move-in & move-out, creating & posting door & hall decorations,
enforcing program & University policies & regulations.
● Provide academic support through evening study group activities, course research,
learning assistance, constructive feedback, & guidance.
● Plan & facilitate study-break activities that actively engage participants.
● Foster a positive group environment for first-year students through respectful
communication, a positive attitude, confidence-building, & providing assistance as
needed.
● Collaborate and work effectively as part of a team to support a successful Summer
Bridge experience.
Qualifications
● Minimum GPA of 2.5
● Strong customer service skills
● Effective communication & team-development abilities
● Ability to maintain private & sensitive information
● Ability to work in a fast-paced & unpredictable environment
● Desire to work in a flexible, team-focused atmosphere
● Strong sense of responsibility—and fun!
● Willingness to live in a residence hall during the Summer Bridge program
(June 21–July16; room provided)
● Willingness to complete other duties as assigned
Desired Qualifications
● Completion of Summer Bridge Program
● Previous residence life experience
● Current TRIO/SSS participant
● Involvement and/or leadership in Augsburg co-curricular activities
Application Instructions:
Applicants are encouraged to review the TRIO/SSS Summer Bridge web page to learn more
about the program. All student applicants must attach the following for consideration:
● Resume (required)
● Cover Letter (optional, but strongly encouraged)
Click the link below to apply!
submitted by bjorkluw@augsburg.edu
The 2026-2027 priority deadline for returning students FAFSA is June 1st, 2026. Submitting by this date is the best way to ensure funding availability for the upcoming year.
If you have questions about the application or run into any issues, the Student Financial Services team is here to help! Stop by our office, or schedule an appointment with a financial aid counselor for further assistance.
submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu
Hiiiiii,
The Center for Wellness and Counseling will be closed from the 16th-22nd of March for spring break! We will be back on Monday, March 23rd. We also have 24/7 phone counseling 844-287-6963 and our online service BetterMynd.
Go find some sun
https://www.instagram.com/p/DV07THRjfuI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu
The Workday project is launching in April and we will be having monthly updates as part of this IT blog series. The March IT blog post focuses on common concerns about such significant, transformational projects.
submitted by longj@augsburg.edu
Packages will not be delivered 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 once break is over, 3/23/26.
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
03/10/2026: Student: Groundskeeping 2026
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000113721377-student-groundskeeping-2026
03/09/2026: Student: Campus Life AugSem Leader
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000113569732-student-campus-life-augsem-leader
submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu
If you currently hold Parent PLUS student loans, there is a critical deadline this spring that could permanently impact your repayment plan and forgiveness eligibility. As an employee at Augsburg University, you have access to Savi to help you navigate the sweeping changes reshaping the federal student loan system
What’s happening?
New federal rules under the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) are changing how Parent PLUS loans are managed starting July 1, 2026. This is a “hard cutoff” that could permanently change your financial future.
If you do not consolidate your Parent PLUS loans before the deadline, you risk permanently losing access to:
● Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plans, which can keep your monthly payments affordable based on what you earn.
● Forgiveness pathways, including Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
The Deadline: April 1, 2026
While the legal cutoff is July 1, the consolidation process must be fully completed and disbursed by that date, not just started. Because federal processing typically takes 60-90 days, we strongly recommend you submit your consolidation application no later than April 1, 2026.
How Savi Helps
The rules for Parent PLUS borrowers are complex, but your path forward doesn’t have to be. Savi is here to help you:
● Analyze your loans to see if consolidation is necessary.
● Provide step-by-step help to complete consolidation before the deadline.
● Lock in your lowest monthly payment plan after consolidating.
submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu
The Workday project is launching in April and we will be having monthly updates as part of this IT blog series. The March IT blog post focuses on common concerns about such significant, transformational projects.
submitted by bloyere@augsburg.edu
My name is Evan Bloyer, and I am a graduate student in the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program here at Augsburg University. My clinical research project is understanding how Tinder use impacts mental health outcomes, particularly self-esteem and body esteem. I have received Augsburg University’s IRB approval and am able to collect data from eligible participants. To participate, please click on the link below. Email me at bloyere@augsburg.edu for any questions or concerns. If you participate, you will be eligible for a raffle for one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.
submitted by khanss@augsburg.edu
As-salamualaikum! My name is Sana Khan and I am currently a clinical psychology doctoral study student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about how the mental health and religiosity of Muslim college students is impacted by Islamophobia and I would love to have you be a part of my study! The study will consist of an initial screener to make sure eligibility criteria is met and then scheduling an interview in which I ask you questions about your demographics and experience as a Muslim college student as related to Islam, religiosity, and Islamophobia. The interview should take approximately 25 minutes to 35 minutes to complete. To thank you for your participation, upon completion of your interview, there will be an option at the end for you to enter your information to receive a $10 Visa gift card. If you are interested in participating, please contact me at my email listed below. I appreciate you taking time to consider being a part of my project. Please contact Sana Khan at khanss@augsburg.edu to determine eligibility.
submitted by starckl@augsburg.edu
Submit to Augsburg’s John R. Mitchell / Academy of American Poets Prize
Deadline for Submission: 22 March 2026
This competition, endowed by Jean Mitchell in honor of the late John Mitchell, former English Department faculty member and poet, is for the best group of three poems composed by a current Augsburg undergraduate or graduate student. The award includes a $100 prize ($50 each, if split between two winners), a certificate from the Academy of American Poets, a one-year membership to the Academy of American Poets, and publication on poets.org.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
• A set of three well-proofread poems must be sent from your Augsburg email address as an attachment to starckl@augsburg.edu by 22 March 2026.
• Writers should put Mitchell Prize in the subject line.
• The email must contain the titles of the poems, and the poet’s full name, pronouns, status (undergrad or grad), phone number, and mailing/permanent address.
• Winners will be announced by Augsburg University in early April.
• In the summer, the Academy will send a letter of congratulations and a certificate to each winner or honorable mention recipient. If two winners are chosen, the prize money will be divided between them.
We’re excited to read your work!
submitted by musto@augsburg.edu
The Strommen Center will be open for virtually appointments only over spring break. To make an appointment with a career coach, schedule through Navigate. We will reopen in-person and for drop-in appointments March 23rd. Have a great spring break!
submitted by longj@augsburg.edu
Packages will not be delivered 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 once break is over, 3/23/26.
submitted by lenze@augsburg.edu
We have extended the Deadline! Please submit your staff nominations by March 17th at 5PM
The Staff Senate is excited to announce that nominations are now open for our annual Staff Appreciation Awards! This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize the incredible staff members who go above and beyond to support our students, their colleagues, and the mission of Augsburg University.
We are seeking nominations for the following two categories:
Outstanding Staff Award: Recognizes staff members who have made significant contributions over the past year through exceptional service, collaborative work across departments, a commitment to equity and inclusion, and creative problem-solving.
Outstanding Newcomer Award: Honors a staff member who has been at Augsburg for two years or less (as of March 1) and has already made a significant impact on campus life.
Nomination Details:
Who can nominate? Any current member of the campus community—staff, faculty, or students—is welcome to submit a nomination.
How to Nominate: Please complete the Staff Appreciation Nomination Form.
Save the Date! Please join us for the in-person Staff Appreciation Event to celebrate our nominees and award winners:
Date: Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Time: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Hoversten Chapel, Foss Hall
submitted by longj@augsburg.edu
Packages will not be delivered 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 once break is over, 3/23/26.
submitted by ruckels@augsburg.edu
Even Girl Scouts are hit by supply issues. Lola will be selling on Thursday (not Wednesday)
Stop by Christensen Center Thursday from 9-11:30 for your cookies.
submitted by lenze@augsburg.edu
The Staff Senate is excited to announce that nominations are now open for our annual Staff Appreciation Awards! This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize the incredible staff members who go above and beyond to support our students, their colleagues, and the mission of Augsburg University.
We are seeking nominations for the following two categories:
Outstanding Staff Award: Recognizes staff members who have made significant contributions over the past year through exceptional service, collaborative work across departments, a commitment to equity and inclusion, and creative problem-solving.
Outstanding Newcomer Award: Honors a staff member who has been at Augsburg for two years or less (as of March 1) and has already made a significant impact on campus life.
Nomination Details:
Who can nominate? Any current member of the campus community—staff, faculty, or students—is welcome to submit a nomination.
Deadline: All nominations must be submitted by Friday, March 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m..
How to Nominate: Please complete the Staff Appreciation Nomination Form.
Save the Date! Please join us for the in-person Staff Appreciation Event to celebrate our nominees and award winners:
Date: Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Time: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Hoversten Chapel, Foss Hall
Sincerely-
Your Staff Senators for the 25/26 academic year
submitted by starckl@augsburg.edu
Submit to Augsburg’s John R. Mitchell / Academy of American Poets Prize
Deadline for Submission: 22 March 2026
This competition, endowed by Jean Mitchell in honor of the late John Mitchell, former English Department faculty member and poet, is for the best group of three poems composed by a current Augsburg undergraduate or graduate student. The award includes a $100 prize ($50 each, if split between two winners), a certificate from the Academy of American Poets, a one-year membership to the Academy of American Poets, and publication on poets.org.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
• A set of three well-proofread poems must be sent from your Augsburg email address as an attachment to starckl@augsburg.edu by 22 March 2026.
• Writers should put Mitchell Prize in the subject line.
• The email must contain the titles of the poems, and the poet’s full name, pronouns, status (undergrad or grad), phone number, and mailing/permanent address.
• Winners will be announced by Augsburg University in early April.
• In the summer, the Academy will send a letter of congratulations and a certificate to each winner or honorable mention recipient. If two winners are chosen, the prize money will be divided between them.
We’re excited to read your work!
submitted by musto@augsburg.edu
The Strommen Center will be open for virtually appointments only over spring break. To make an appointment with a career coach, schedule through Navigate. We will reopen in-person and for drop-in appointments March 23rd. Have a great spring break!
submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu
The Workday project is launching in April and we will be having monthly updates as part of this IT blog series. The March IT blog post focuses on common concerns about such significant, transformational projects.
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
03/10/2026: Student: Groundskeeping 2026
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000113721377-student-groundskeeping-2026
03/09/2026: Student: Campus Life AugSem Leader
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000113569732-student-campus-life-augsem-leader
submitted by bloyere@augsburg.edu
My name is Evan Bloyer, and I am a graduate student in the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program here at Augsburg University. My clinical research project is understanding how Tinder use impacts mental health outcomes, particularly self-esteem and body esteem. I have received Augsburg University’s IRB approval and am able to collect data from eligible participants. To participate, please click on the link below. Email me at bloyere@augsburg.edu for any questions or concerns. If you participate, you will be eligible for a raffle for one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.
submitted by johnsob@augsburg.edu
Spring Break
Friday March 13th
Nabo & Kafeega Closed
Einsteins Bagels & The Commons Close 1:30pm
The Commons Reopens Sunday March 22nd for Dinner Service
Retail Locations Reopen Monday March 23rd
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The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
03/09/2026: Student: Campus Life AugSem Leader
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000113569732-student-campus-life-augsem-leader
submitted by bloyere@augsburg.edu
My name is Evan Bloyer, and I am a graduate student in the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program here at Augsburg University. My clinical research project is understanding how Tinder use impacts mental health outcomes, particularly self-esteem and body esteem. I have received Augsburg University’s IRB approval and am able to collect data from eligible participants. To participate, please click on the link below. Email me at bloyere@augsburg.edu for any questions or concerns. If you participate, you will be eligible for a raffle for one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.
submitted by longj@augsburg.edu
Packages will not be delivered 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 once break is over, 3/23/26.
submitted by starckl@augsburg.edu
Submit to Augsburg’s John R. Mitchell / Academy of American Poets Prize
Deadline for Submission: 22 March 2026
This competition, endowed by Jean Mitchell in honor of the late John Mitchell, former English Department faculty member and poet, is for the best group of three poems composed by a current Augsburg undergraduate or graduate student. The award includes a $100 prize ($50 each, if split between two winners), a certificate from the Academy of American Poets, a one-year membership to the Academy of American Poets, and publication on poets.org.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
• A set of three well-proofread poems must be sent from your Augsburg email address as an attachment to starckl@augsburg.edu by 22 March 2026.
• Writers should put Mitchell Prize in the subject line.
• The email must contain the titles of the poems, and the poet’s full name, pronouns, status (undergrad or grad), phone number, and mailing/permanent address.
• Winners will be announced by Augsburg University in early April.
• In the summer, the Academy will send a letter of congratulations and a certificate to each winner or honorable mention recipient. If two winners are chosen, the prize money will be divided between them.
We’re excited to read your work!
submitted by bloyere@augsburg.edu
My name is Evan Bloyer, and I am a graduate student in the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program here at Augsburg University. My clinical research project is understanding how Tinder use impacts mental health outcomes, particularly self-esteem and body esteem. I have received Augsburg University’s IRB approval and am able to collect data from eligible participants. To participate, please click on the link below. Email me at bloyere@augsburg.edu for any questions or concerns. If you participate, you will be eligible for a raffle for one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.
submitted by ruckels@augsburg.edu
Stop by Christensen Wednesday from 10-12 to get your girl scout cookies!
submitted by jonesma@augsburg.edu
Do you know of an outstanding Auggie? Now is the time to nominate Auggie alumni for the various 2026 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 2026. Nominations can be received until the end of March.
submitted by starckl@augsburg.edu
Submit to Augsburg’s John R. Mitchell / Academy of American Poets Prize
Deadline for Submission: 22 March 2026
This competition, endowed by Jean Mitchell in honor of the late John Mitchell, former English Department faculty member and poet, is for the best group of three poems composed by a current Augsburg undergraduate or graduate student. The award includes a $100 prize ($50 each, if split between two winners), a certificate from the Academy of American Poets, a one-year membership to the Academy of American Poets, and publication on poets.org.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
• A set of three well-proofread poems must be sent from your Augsburg email address as an attachment to starckl@augsburg.edu by 22 March 2026.
• Writers should put Mitchell Prize in the subject line.
• The email must contain the titles of the poems, and the poet’s full name, pronouns, status (undergrad or grad), phone number, and mailing/permanent address.
• Winners will be announced by Augsburg University in early April.
• In the summer, the Academy will send a letter of congratulations and a certificate to each winner or honorable mention recipient. If two winners are chosen, the prize money will be divided between them.
We’re excited to read your work!
submitted by mendezm@augsburg.edu
Curious about graduate study in business, analytics, or accounting? A Representative from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management will be on campus to share information about their specialized master’s programs and answer your questions.
Stop by to learn more about program options, admissions requirements, application timelines, and career opportunities connected to Carlson’s graduate programs.
Tabling Details:
Date: Thursday, March 12th
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: Christensen Lobby
This is a great opportunity to connect directly with an admissions representative and explore whether a specialized graduate business program could be a good fit for your goals.
Stop by anytime!
submitted by commencement@augsburg.edu
For faculty who are planning to participate in this year’s commencement ceremony on May 7 and who need regalia, rentals are available through Herff Jones.
Please use the information below to verify your regalia order.
https://facultycapgown.herffjones.com
Spring 2026
Customer # 22004022000
Order # 5487972
Select your name to verify your information. If you are not shown in the dropdown menu, please select “new faculty member” and add your information in the portal. IMPORTANT: Please use your alma mater institution in order to receive the correct hood colors. The deadline to order rental regalia is April 14 for regular shipping and April 23 for expedited shipping.
Please contact Aaron Warwick, Augsburg campus store manager, at aaron.warwick@getugear.com if you have any questions.
submitted by bjorkluw@augsburg.edu
The 2026-2027 priority deadline for returning students FAFSA is June 1st, 2026. Submitting by this date is the best way to ensure funding availability for the upcoming year.
If you have questions about the application or run into any issues, the Student Financial Services team is here to help! Stop by our office, or schedule an appointment with a financial aid counselor for further assistance.
submitted by lenze@augsburg.edu
The Staff Senate is excited to announce that nominations are now open for our annual Staff Appreciation Awards! This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize the incredible staff members who go above and beyond to support our students, their colleagues, and the mission of Augsburg University.
We are seeking nominations for the following two categories:
Outstanding Staff Award: Recognizes staff members who have made significant contributions over the past year through exceptional service, collaborative work across departments, a commitment to equity and inclusion, and creative problem-solving.
Outstanding Newcomer Award: Honors a staff member who has been at Augsburg for two years or less (as of March 1) and has already made a significant impact on campus life.
Nomination Details:
Who can nominate? Any current member of the campus community—staff, faculty, or students—is welcome to submit a nomination.
Deadline: All nominations must be submitted by Friday, March 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m..
How to Nominate: Please complete the Staff Appreciation Nomination Form.
Save the Date! Please join us for the in-person Staff Appreciation Event to celebrate our nominees and award winners:
Date: Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Time: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Hoversten Chapel, Foss Hall
Sincerely-
Your Staff Senators for the 25/26 academic year
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Please fill out this short Google (https://forms.gle/ERKpZ9voyvVYjrPJ8) to let us know your interest and availability to provide support for community members at the Brian Coyle Community Center. This is a mutual aid project led by the Sabo Center at Augsburg University. The Sabo Center is in relationship with organizational partners in Cedar-Riverside and works to connect our campus to the neighborhoods we’re a part of to provide learning opportunities and meaningful support to our partners. Currently, help is needed at the Brian Coyle Community Center Monday, Wednesday, Friday and three Thursdays a month between Noon and 2:00pm to help with food distributions. Other opportunities will be made available as they arise.
Please know that unless your role at Augsburg University entails work in the community, this is work that you are engaging in as an independent volunteer, NOT as an Augsburg employee. If you are a staff member and intending to use your Community Service hours for this work you must gain approval from your supervisor in advance.
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
02/27/2026: Graduate Assistant, Men’s Soccer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000111903492-graduate-assistant-men-s-soccer
02/27/2026: Graduate Assistant, Cross Country
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000111903670-graduate-assistant-cross-country
02/27/2026: Graduate Assistant, Track and Field
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000111903615-graduate-assistant-track-and-field
02/27/2026: Graduate Assistant, Football
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000111900781-graduate-assistant-football
02/27/2026: Graduate Assistant, Women’s Lacrosse
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000111901631-graduate-assistant-women-s-lacrosse
02/27/2026: Graduate Assistant, Women’s Swimming and Diving
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000111901945-graduate-assistant-women-s-swimming-and-diving
submitted by bloyere@augsburg.edu
My name is Evan Bloyer, and I am a graduate student in the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program here at Augsburg University. My clinical research project is understanding how Tinder use impacts mental health outcomes, particularly self-esteem and body esteem. I have received Augsburg University’s IRB approval and am able to collect data from eligible participants. To participate, please click on the link below. Email me at bloyere@augsburg.edu for any questions or concerns. If you participate, you will be eligible for a raffle for one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.
submitted by khanss@augsburg.edu
As-salamualaikum! My name is Sana Khan and I am currently a clinical psychology doctoral study student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about how the mental health and religiosity of Muslim college students is impacted by Islamophobia and I would love to have you be a part of my study! The study will consist of an initial screener to make sure eligibility criteria is met and then scheduling an interview in which I ask you questions about your demographics and experience as a Muslim college student as related to Islam, religiosity, and Islamophobia. The interview should take approximately 25 minutes to 35 minutes to complete. To thank you for your participation, upon completion of your interview, there will be an option at the end for you to enter your information to receive a $10 Visa gift card. If you are interested in participating, please contact me at my email listed below. I appreciate you taking time to consider being a part of my project. Please contact Sana Khan at khanss@augsburg.edu to determine eligibility.
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
02/27/2026: Graduate Assistant, Men’s Soccer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000111903492-graduate-assistant-men-s-soccer
02/27/2026: Graduate Assistant, Cross Country
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000111903670-graduate-assistant-cross-country
02/27/2026: Graduate Assistant, Track and Field
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000111903615-graduate-assistant-track-and-field
02/27/2026: Graduate Assistant, Football
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000111900781-graduate-assistant-football
02/27/2026: Graduate Assistant, Women’s Lacrosse
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000111901631-graduate-assistant-women-s-lacrosse
02/27/2026: Graduate Assistant, Women’s Swimming and Diving
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000111901945-graduate-assistant-women-s-swimming-and-diving
submitted by bloyere@augsburg.edu
My name is Evan Bloyer, and I am a graduate student in the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program here at Augsburg University. My clinical research project is understanding how Tinder use impacts mental health outcomes, particularly self-esteem and body esteem. I have received Augsburg University’s IRB approval and am able to collect data from eligible participants. To participate, please click on the link below. Email me at bloyere@augsburg.edu for any questions or concerns. If you participate, you will be eligible for a raffle for one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.
submitted by starckl@augsburg.edu
Submit to Augsburg’s John R. Mitchell / Academy of American Poets Prize
Deadline for Submission: 22 March 2026
This competition, endowed by Jean Mitchell in honor of the late John Mitchell, former English Department faculty member and poet, is for the best group of three poems composed by a current Augsburg undergraduate or graduate student. The award includes a $100 prize ($50 each, if split between two winners), a certificate from the Academy of American Poets, a one-year membership to the Academy of American Poets, and publication on poets.org.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
• A set of three well-proofread poems must be sent from your Augsburg email address as an attachment to starckl@augsburg.edu by 22 March 2026.
• Writers should put Mitchell Prize in the subject line.
• The email must contain the titles of the poems, and the poet’s full name, pronouns, status (undergrad or grad), phone number, and mailing/permanent address.
• Winners will be announced by Augsburg University in early April.
• In the summer, the Academy will send a letter of congratulations and a certificate to each winner or honorable mention recipient. If two winners are chosen, the prize money will be divided between them.
We’re excited to read your work!
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Please fill out this short Google (https://forms.gle/ERKpZ9voyvVYjrPJ8) to let us know your interest and availability to provide support for community members at the Brian Coyle Community Center. This is a mutual aid project led by the Sabo Center at Augsburg University. The Sabo Center is in relationship with organizational partners in Cedar-Riverside and works to connect our campus to the neighborhoods we’re a part of to provide learning opportunities and meaningful support to our partners. Currently, help is needed at the Brian Coyle Community Center Monday, Wednesday, Friday and three Thursdays a month between Noon and 2:00pm to help with food distributions. Other opportunities will be made available as they arise.
Please know that unless your role at Augsburg University entails work in the community, this is work that you are engaging in as an independent volunteer, NOT as an Augsburg employee. If you are a staff member and intending to use your Community Service hours for this work you must gain approval from your supervisor in advance.
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
The Mixed Blood Theater is gathering a people’s history of this moment and need your help. What has this experience been like for you? What have you seen? What are you doing? How are you feeling?
It might be a true personal recollection.
It might be an interview with someone in your community.
It might be a poem or picture or piece of flash fiction that captures a feeling or a snapshot of what is happening right now in our communities.
It doesn’t need to be perfect, it just needs to come from you.
To be transparent, as with everything right now, this project is emergent—we’ll learn and adjust. As story tellers, our intention is to capture and preserve the stories of this moment, as people want them told. We expect to post these stories as part of a gallery of responses to create a tapestry of experiences of the now. We are guided by the creative commons licensing (freely sharing the work) that others can use to create, study, make, remember.
Please add your story and invite others to share theirs using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffi0YyKCG7fCZFY3OitscYP1p2Qo0ZhJYERF-LcCXjzbGtCg/viewform
submitted by starckl@augsburg.edu
Submit to Augsburg’s John R. Mitchell / Academy of American Poets Prize
Deadline for Submission: 22 March 2026
This competition, endowed by Jean Mitchell in honor of the late John Mitchell, former English Department faculty member and poet, is for the best group of three poems composed by a current Augsburg undergraduate or graduate student. The award includes a $100 prize ($50 each, if split between two winners), a certificate from the Academy of American Poets, a one-year membership to the Academy of American Poets, and publication on poets.org.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
• A set of three well-proofread poems must be sent from your Augsburg email address as an attachment to starckl@augsburg.edu by 22 March 2026.
• Writers should put Mitchell Prize in the subject line.
• The email must contain the titles of the poems, and the poet’s full name, pronouns, status (undergrad or grad), phone number, and mailing/permanent address.
• Winners will be announced by Augsburg University in early April.
• In the summer, the Academy will send a letter of congratulations and a certificate to each winner or honorable mention recipient. If two winners are chosen, the prize money will be divided between them.
We’re excited to read your work!
submitted by bloyere@augsburg.edu
My name is Evan Bloyer, and I am a graduate student in the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program here at Augsburg University. My clinical research project is understanding how Tinder use impacts mental health outcomes, particularly self-esteem and body esteem. I have received Augsburg University’s IRB approval and am able to collect data from eligible participants. To participate, please click on the link below. Email me at bloyere@augsburg.edu for any questions or concerns. If you participate, you will be eligible for a raffle for one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Please fill out this short Google (https://forms.gle/ERKpZ9voyvVYjrPJ8) to let us know your interest and availability to provide support for community members at the Brian Coyle Community Center. This is a mutual aid project led by the Sabo Center at Augsburg University. The Sabo Center is in relationship with organizational partners in Cedar-Riverside and works to connect our campus to the neighborhoods we’re a part of to provide learning opportunities and meaningful support to our partners. Currently, help is needed at the Brian Coyle Community Center Monday, Wednesday, Friday and three Thursdays a month between Noon and 2:00pm to help with food distributions. Other opportunities will be made available as they arise.
Please know that unless your role at Augsburg University entails work in the community, this is work that you are engaging in as an independent volunteer, NOT as an Augsburg employee. If you are a staff member and intending to use your Community Service hours for this work you must gain approval from your supervisor in advance.
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
The Mixed Blood Theater is gathering a people’s history of this moment and need your help. What has this experience been like for you? What have you seen? What are you doing? How are you feeling?
It might be a true personal recollection.
It might be an interview with someone in your community.
It might be a poem or picture or piece of flash fiction that captures a feeling or a snapshot of what is happening right now in our communities.
It doesn’t need to be perfect, it just needs to come from you.
To be transparent, as with everything right now, this project is emergent—we’ll learn and adjust. As story tellers, our intention is to capture and preserve the stories of this moment, as people want them told. We expect to post these stories as part of a gallery of responses to create a tapestry of experiences of the now. We are guided by the creative commons licensing (freely sharing the work) that others can use to create, study, make, remember.
Please add your story and invite others to share theirs using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffi0YyKCG7fCZFY3OitscYP1p2Qo0ZhJYERF-LcCXjzbGtCg/viewform
submitted by lenze@augsburg.edu
The Staff Senate is excited to announce that nominations are now open for our annual Staff Appreciation Awards! This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize the incredible staff members who go above and beyond to support our students, their colleagues, and the mission of Augsburg University.
We are seeking nominations for the following two categories:
Outstanding Staff Award: Recognizes staff members who have made significant contributions over the past year through exceptional service, collaborative work across departments, a commitment to equity and inclusion, and creative problem-solving.
Outstanding Newcomer Award: Honors a staff member who has been at Augsburg for two years or less (as of March 1) and has already made a significant impact on campus life.
Nomination Details:
Who can nominate? Any current member of the campus community—staff, faculty, or students—is welcome to submit a nomination.
Deadline: All nominations must be submitted by Friday, March 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m..
How to Nominate: Please complete the Staff Appreciation Nomination Form.
Save the Date! Please join us for the in-person Staff Appreciation Event to celebrate our nominees and award winners:
Date: Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Time: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Hoversten Chapel, Foss Hall
Sincerely-
Your Staff Senators for the 25/26 academic year
submitted by khanss@augsburg.edu
As-salamualaikum! My name is Sana Khan and I am currently a clinical psychology doctoral study student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about how the mental health and religiosity of Muslim college students is impacted by Islamophobia and I would love to have you be a part of my study! The study will consist of an initial screener to make sure eligibility criteria is met and then scheduling an interview in which I ask you questions about your demographics and experience as a Muslim college student as related to Islam, religiosity, and Islamophobia. The interview should take approximately 25 minutes to 35 minutes to complete. To thank you for your participation, upon completion of your interview, there will be an option at the end for you to enter your information to receive a $10 Visa gift card. If you are interested in participating, please contact me at my email listed below. I appreciate you taking time to consider being a part of my project. Please contact Sana Khan at khanss@augsburg.edu to determine eligibility.
submitted by myers@augsburg.edu
We are now taking applications for the 2026-2027 cohort of Christensen Scholars. Apply at the link below by Friday March 27, 2026.
Christensen Scholars spend a year in community exploring questions of faith, identity, and vocation through a Christian theological lens. Students should be open to engaging seriously and openly with these topics, but it is not a requirement that a student be an active member of a faith community. Applicants need only be open to sharing about and listening to a diverse set of perspectives within the Christian tradition.
BENEFITS:
• Develop a deeper understanding of your own vocation in a caring community.
• Create a deeper sense of belonging among your peers.
• Learn new ways to live out your faith on a daily basis within the community.
• Experience a remote mountain retreat center in the middle of winter.
• Receive a small scholarship and a $500.00 stipend to cover expenses.
• All-expenses-paid winter pilgrimage in mid-January.
• 4 upper division Religion credits (can be used toward your major or minor)
NOTE: RLN 100 is a prerequisite for this year-long course. We will gather every other Thursday evening (6pm-8pm), both Fall and Spring semesters. Additionally, the pilgrimage during the end of your winter break in January 2027 is mandatory. Students admitted are expected to have good attendance and participation in the sessions and on the trip in order to earn course credit.
Christensen Scholars program is co-led by Dr. Jeremy Myers (myers@ausburg.edu) from the Christensen Center for Vocation and Rev. John Schwehn (schwehn@augsburg.edu) from Campus Ministry.
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
02/27/2026: Graduate Assistant, Men’s Soccer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000111903492-graduate-assistant-men-s-soccer
02/27/2026: Graduate Assistant, Cross Country
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000111903670-graduate-assistant-cross-country
02/27/2026: Graduate Assistant, Track and Field
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000111903615-graduate-assistant-track-and-field
02/27/2026: Graduate Assistant, Football
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000111900781-graduate-assistant-football
02/27/2026: Graduate Assistant, Women’s Lacrosse
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000111901631-graduate-assistant-women-s-lacrosse
02/27/2026: Graduate Assistant, Women’s Swimming and Diving
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000111901945-graduate-assistant-women-s-swimming-and-diving
submitted by myers@augsburg.edu
We are now taking applications for the 2026-2027 cohort of Christensen Scholars. Apply at the link below by Friday March 27, 2026.
Christensen Scholars spend a year in community exploring questions of faith, identity, and vocation through a Christian theological lens. Students should be open to engaging seriously and openly with these topics, but it is not a requirement that a student be an active member of a faith community. Applicants need only be open to sharing about and listening to a diverse set of perspectives within the Christian tradition.
BENEFITS:
• Develop a deeper understanding of your own vocation in a caring community.
• Create a deeper sense of belonging among your peers.
• Learn new ways to live out your faith on a daily basis within the community.
• Experience a remote mountain retreat center in the middle of winter.
• Receive a small scholarship and a $500.00 stipend to cover expenses.
• All-expenses-paid winter pilgrimage in mid-January.
• 4 upper division Religion credits (can be used toward your major or minor)
NOTE: RLN 100 is a prerequisite for this year-long course. We will gather every other Thursday evening (6pm-8pm), both Fall and Spring semesters. Additionally, the pilgrimage during the end of your winter break in January 2027 is mandatory. Students admitted are expected to have good attendance and participation in the sessions and on the trip in order to earn course credit.
Christensen Scholars program is co-led by Dr. Jeremy Myers (myers@ausburg.edu) from the Christensen Center for Vocation and Rev. John Schwehn (schwehn@augsburg.edu) from Campus Ministry.
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
The Mixed Blood Theater is gathering a people’s history of this moment and need your help. What has this experience been like for you? What have you seen? What are you doing? How are you feeling?
It might be a true personal recollection.
It might be an interview with someone in your community.
It might be a poem or picture or piece of flash fiction that captures a feeling or a snapshot of what is happening right now in our communities.
It doesn’t need to be perfect, it just needs to come from you.
To be transparent, as with everything right now, this project is emergent—we’ll learn and adjust. As story tellers, our intention is to capture and preserve the stories of this moment, as people want them told. We expect to post these stories as part of a gallery of responses to create a tapestry of experiences of the now. We are guided by the creative commons licensing (freely sharing the work) that others can use to create, study, make, remember.
Please add your story and invite others to share theirs using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffi0YyKCG7fCZFY3OitscYP1p2Qo0ZhJYERF-LcCXjzbGtCg/viewform
submitted by starckl@augsburg.edu
Submit to Augsburg’s John R. Mitchell / Academy of American Poets Prize
Deadline for Submission: 22 March 2026
This competition, endowed by Jean Mitchell in honor of the late John Mitchell, former English Department faculty member and poet, is for the best group of three poems composed by a current Augsburg undergraduate or graduate student. The award includes a $100 prize ($50 each, if split between two winners), a certificate from the Academy of American Poets, a one-year membership to the Academy of American Poets, and publication on poets.org.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
• A set of three well-proofread poems must be sent from your Augsburg email address as an attachment to starckl@augsburg.edu by 22 March 2026.
• Writers should put Mitchell Prize in the subject line.
• The email must contain the titles of the poems, and the poet’s full name, pronouns, status (undergrad or grad), phone number, and mailing/permanent address.
• Winners will be announced by Augsburg University in early April.
• In the summer, the Academy will send a letter of congratulations and a certificate to each winner or honorable mention recipient. If two winners are chosen, the prize money will be divided between them.
We’re excited to read your work!
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
02/27/2026: Graduate Assistant, Men’s Soccer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000111903492-graduate-assistant-men-s-soccer
02/27/2026: Graduate Assistant, Cross Country
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000111903670-graduate-assistant-cross-country
02/27/2026: Graduate Assistant, Track and Field
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000111903615-graduate-assistant-track-and-field
02/27/2026: Graduate Assistant, Football
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000111900781-graduate-assistant-football
02/27/2026: Graduate Assistant, Women’s Lacrosse
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000111901631-graduate-assistant-women-s-lacrosse
02/27/2026: Graduate Assistant, Women’s Swimming and Diving
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000111901945-graduate-assistant-women-s-swimming-and-diving
submitted by bloyere@augsburg.edu
My name is Evan Bloyer, and I am a graduate student in the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program here at Augsburg University. My clinical research project is understanding how Tinder use impacts mental health outcomes, particularly self-esteem and body esteem. I have received Augsburg University’s IRB approval and am able to collect data from eligible participants. To participate, please click on the link below. Email me at bloyere@augsburg.edu for any questions or concerns. If you participate, you will be eligible for a raffle for one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.
submitted by myers@augsburg.edu
Janice Dames, Administrative Assistant for Campus Ministry will be retiring soon. She will be sharing her story of thriving followed by a reception in her honor. Please come to celebrate and thank Janice with the rest of our community.
HOW WE THRIVE: STORIES OF WHAT IT MEANS TO THRIVE – TOGETHER.
Janice Dames
Wednesday March 4, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel
submitted by bloyere@augsburg.edu
My name is Evan Bloyer, and I am a graduate student in the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program here at Augsburg University. My clinical research project is understanding how Tinder use impacts mental health outcomes, particularly self-esteem and body esteem. I have received Augsburg University’s IRB approval and am able to collect data from eligible participants. To participate, please click on the link below. Email me at bloyere@augsburg.edu for any questions or concerns. If you participate, you will be eligible for a raffle for one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.
submitted by lenze@augsburg.edu
Dear Augsburg Community,
The Staff Senate is excited to announce that nominations are now open for our annual Staff Appreciation Awards! This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize the incredible staff members who go above and beyond to support our students, their colleagues, and the mission of Augsburg University.
We are seeking nominations for the following two categories:
Outstanding Staff Award: Recognizes staff members who have made significant contributions over the past year through exceptional service, collaborative work across departments, a commitment to equity and inclusion, and creative problem-solving.
Outstanding Newcomer Award: Honors a staff member who has been at Augsburg for two years or less (as of March 1) and has already made a significant impact on campus life.
Nomination Details:
Who can nominate? Any current member of the campus community—staff, faculty, or students—is welcome to submit a nomination.
Deadline: All nominations must be submitted by Friday, March 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m..
How to Nominate: Please complete the Staff Appreciation Nomination Form.
Save the Date! Please join us for the in-person Staff Appreciation Event to celebrate our nominees and award winners:
Date: Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Time: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Hoversten Chapel, Foss Hall
Sincerely-
Your Staff Senators for the 25/26 academic year
submitted by khanss@augsburg.edu
As-salamualaikum! My name is Sana Khan and I am currently a clinical psychology doctoral study student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about how the mental health and religiosity of Muslim college students is impacted by Islamophobia and I would love to have you be a part of my study! The study will consist of an initial screener to make sure eligibility criteria is met and then scheduling an interview in which I ask you questions about your demographics and experience as a Muslim college student as related to Islam, religiosity, and Islamophobia. The interview should take approximately 25 minutes to 35 minutes to complete. To thank you for your participation, upon completion of your interview, there will be an option at the end for you to enter your information to receive a $10 Visa gift card. If you are interested in participating, please contact me at my email listed below. I appreciate you taking time to consider being a part of my project. Please contact Sana Khan at khanss@augsburg.edu to determine eligibility.
submitted by starckl@augsburg.edu
Submit to Augsburg’s John R. Mitchell / Academy of American Poets Prize
Deadline for Submission: 22 March 2026
This competition, endowed by Jean Mitchell in honor of the late John Mitchell, former English Department faculty member and poet, is for the best group of three poems composed by a current Augsburg undergraduate or graduate student. The award includes a $100 prize ($50 each, if split between two winners), a certificate from the Academy of American Poets, a one-year membership to the Academy of American Poets, and publication on poets.org.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
• A set of three well-proofread poems must be sent from your Augsburg email address as an attachment to starckl@augsburg.edu by 22 March 2026.
• Writers should put Mitchell Prize in the subject line.
• The email must contain the titles of the poems, and the poet’s full name, pronouns, status (undergrad or grad), phone number, and mailing/permanent address.
• Winners will be announced by Augsburg University in early April.
• In the summer, the Academy will send a letter of congratulations and a certificate to each winner or honorable mention recipient. If two winners are chosen, the prize money will be divided between them.
We’re excited to read your work!
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
The Mixed Blood Theater is gathering a people’s history of this moment and need your help. What has this experience been like for you? What have you seen? What are you doing? How are you feeling?
It might be a true personal recollection.
It might be an interview with someone in your community.
It might be a poem or picture or piece of flash fiction that captures a feeling or a snapshot of what is happening right now in our communities.
It doesn’t need to be perfect, it just needs to come from you.
To be transparent, as with everything right now, this project is emergent—we’ll learn and adjust. As story tellers, our intention is to capture and preserve the stories of this moment, as people want them told. We expect to post these stories as part of a gallery of responses to create a tapestry of experiences of the now. We are guided by the creative commons licensing (freely sharing the work) that others can use to create, study, make, remember.
Please add your story and invite others to share theirs using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffi0YyKCG7fCZFY3OitscYP1p2Qo0ZhJYERF-LcCXjzbGtCg/viewform
submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu
Do you feel a deep spiritual connection to nature? Eco-Spirituality is a worldview and practice that views nature as sacred and celebrates the interconnection between nature and humanity. Join us for an exploration of Eco- Spirituality leading up to the Interfaith Symposium: Healing the Earth, Healing Ourselves (March 25).
What: Conversation on Eco-Spirituality
When: Thursday, March 12, 6:30-7:30 pm
Where: OGC100
Who: Anyone from the Augsburg community is welcome
Special guest:
Kieran Morris is a farmer, guide, historian, martial arts teacher, woodsman and community organizer. He has called the forests and waters of Mni Sota Makoce home all his life.
submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu
Auggie Doggies Day is here again 🙂 Join us on Wednesday, March 4th, from 12:00pm – 1:00pm in CWC Lobby.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DVMj2LMEci7/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu
Join us to de-stress with the help of specially crafted sounds and rhythms designed to relax and center your mind and body. Enjoy the free food, free drinks, and free relaxing time. Please save the dates and sign up here:
When: Tuesday, March 10th
Time: 6pm-8pm
Location; Foss, Chapel
**Limited spot – first 25 people only**
https://www.instagram.com/p/DT0s6fkERL7/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
