submitted by lenze@augsburg.edu
The Enrollment Center will be closing at 3PM today to the public.
We will be open Friday December 19th from 10AM-4PM.
Thank you for your understanding
Category: General Announcements
TRIO Student Support Services Accepting Applications for Spring 2026
submitted by rodrig@augsburg.edu
TRIO/SSS is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for the Spring 2026 semester.
All Augsburg TRIO/SSS participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents or refugees pursuing their first bachelor’s degree. Participants must be incoming or currently enrolled Augsburg students. All program participants must demonstrate academic need for program services and meet one or more of the following criteria:
• Low-income student: a student whose family meets federal income eligibility guidelines, as verified by Augsburg.
• First-generation college student: a student where neither custodial parent/guardian has graduated from a four-year institution at the time of the student’s enrollment in the TRIO/SSS program.
• College student with documented disability, as verified by the CLASS office.
Students must also have a commitment to their college success. Applications will be available until January 15, or until the program is full. Space is limited. Priority will be given to first year students and transfer students.
Questions? Email triosss@augsburg.edu or stop by our office in LIN 201
Reminder: On-Campus Textbook Buybacks and Rental Returns
submitted by leedoua@augsburg.edu
On-campus buybacks and rental returns is happening THIS WEEK!
Date: December 15 – 19
Time: 9am – 4pm
Location: Campus Store
Not around? Sell and return online at augsburg.ecampus.com
PLEASE NOTE: Rental returns to Augsburg University Online Bookstore are due by December 26—drop them off with ease at the Campus Store.
Ideas Take the Stage at the Auggie Entrepreneur Cup
submitted by cjohnson@augsburg.edu
The third annual Auggie Entrepreneur Cup took place on December 12, 2025. Read the full recap.
Submit a Nomination for SEED Coalition Civic and Community Engagement Awards
submitted by finka2@augsburg.edu
The SEED Coalition issues annual awards for community and civic engaged students, educators, and community partners. The Sabo Center is soliciting nominations for the following awards:
Student Civic Leadership Award (student): Recognizes a student or group who model civic responsibility and leadership through initiative, collaboration, and community building, integrating civic engagement into their college experience.
Civic Educator Award (staff or faculty): Recognizes a faculty or staff member who models civic responsibility by supporting students’ civic development and strengthening a culture of engagement on campus through their teaching, mentorship, or leadership.
Community Partner Award (community partner): Recognizes a community-based partner or organization that enriches both educational and community outcomes through sustained, reciprocal partnerships with a college or university.
Community Collaboration Award (student, staff, faculty, department, or community partner): Recognizes a project or initiative co-created by campus and community partners that showcases meaningful collaboration and exemplifies the campus’s civic and community engagement, contributing to both student learning and community well-being.
Individuals can self-nominate or be nominated by another person.
Nominations due February 1st, 2025.
Kavira Health – Primary and Urgent Care Webinar
submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu
Employees enrolled in Augsburg’s medical plans are eligible for free or low-cost primary and urgent care through Kavira Health.
Kavira Health is a membership-based primary and urgent care clinic that provides everyday medical care through both virtual visits and in-person home visits.
Haven’t explored all that Kavira offers yet? Or maybe you’re curious about how to make the most of your membership? Join a December 30-minute refresher webinar!
Tuesday, December 23, 9-9:30 AM
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_119bsEHZR7u1gH80cmemww
New Staff Positions This Week (2)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/15/2025: Senior Administrative Coordinator, Institutional Advancement
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000098969195-senior-administrative-coordinator-institutional-advancement-
12/15/2025: Evening Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000098967460-evening-public-safety-officer
TRIO Student Support Services Accepting Applications for Spring 2026
submitted by rodrig@augsburg.edu
TRIO/SSS is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for the Spring 2026 semester.
All Augsburg TRIO/SSS participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents or refugees pursuing their first bachelor’s degree. Participants must be incoming or currently enrolled Augsburg students. All program participants must demonstrate academic need for program services and meet one or more of the following criteria:
• Low-income student: a student whose family meets federal income eligibility guidelines, as verified by Augsburg.
• First-generation college student: a student where neither custodial parent/guardian has graduated from a four-year institution at the time of the student’s enrollment in the TRIO/SSS program.
• College student with documented disability, as verified by the CLASS office.
Students must also have a commitment to their college success. Applications will be available until January 15, or until the program is full. Space is limited. Priority will be given to first year students and transfer students.
Questions? Email triosss@augsburg.edu or stop by our office in LIN 201
Be a Part of New Disability Advocacy in Action Course This Spring
submitted by mcgillik@augsburg.edu
Are you passionate about disability advocacy? Want to learn about disability history and gain skills in dismantling systemic ableism? Consider a course being offered for the first time this spring. EDC 488 / Topics Course: Disability Advocacy in Action (3 credits) Course Description: This hands-on course is designed to support students as they engage in leadership, reflection, and systems-change work grounded in disability justice. Students will explore both historical and contemporary movements shaping disability advocacy while developing their own advocacy frameworks. They will have the opportunity to design community-based projects that promote inclusion and accessibility. Through a combination of seminars, mentorship, and reflective practice, students will connect theory to action, gaining valuable skills in collaboration, public communication, and policy awareness. This course is open to all students interested in disability studies, education, or social justice. Email mcgillik@augsburg.edu with questions.
Inspiring Stories from Faculty and Staff
submitted by myers@augsburg.edu
A couple times a month we gather in the chapel at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesdays to hear a member of our community share a story about how they thrive, find meaning, and work for a better world. These are the How We Thrive talks, formally know as vocation chapels.
Below you will find a link to the talks that were given this fall semester. All of these were beautiful stories of hope, challenges, perseverance, and healing. If you are need of some inspiration, I encourage you to take a listen. These were our speakers:
Eve Christensen, September 24th.
Amy Cooper, October 22nd.
Yacoub Aljaffery, November 12th
Vanessa Marr, December 3rd
Call for Proposals: Sabo Community Changemakers and East Phillips Neighborhood Institute Projects
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Over the last two months, the Sabo Center has hosted our inaugural Community Changemakers collaborators, the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute, for six talks and three workshops. We’re now inviting proposals from our campus community, including students, staff, and faculty, for collaborative projects with EPNI in the spring semester. Sabo Center staff will lead this work and provide support.
These projects work to build relationships with EPNI staff to share their knowledge and experience, and to provide experiential and community engaged learning experiences for our campus communities. Proposals may be organized around an event, course development, lesson plan, campus project or whatever else you might imagine.
Some examples for potential projects might include:
→ connecting a student group or class to work with Forest Hunt to revitalize the Indigenous Student Plot in the Community Garden
→ bringing Sean Lim to your class or student organization to collaboratively plan and complete an art project (banner, screen prints, stickers, buttons) around an issue or event
→ invite Kieran Morris to class to talk about the uses and importance of community gardens and urban farms for building and sustaining communities
→ work with EPNI and Sabo Staff to develop a new course or lesson plan
Applications will be accepted until Friday, January 2nd. Please submit your proposal using the short Google Form linked below or email Jenean Gilmer to discuss your ideas. Reach out with any questions or concerns to gilmerje@augsburg.edu.
Google Form for project proposals: https://forms.gle/iTzetmGn6bjQEpiu5
Read more about the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute (https://linktr.ee/epnifarm) and Community Changemakers (https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/community-changemakers/).
Supporting Cedar-Riverside and the Twin Cities
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 on campus and in our neighborhood. 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.
TWIN CITIES AND OUTER RING SUBURBS: A coalition of groups has created this volunteer form which offers a bunch of ways to get involved, from delivering groceries to offering rides to ICE Watch to translation services and much more:
https://defend612.com/
MINNEAPOLIS: Donate to Senator Zaynab Mohamed’s Food Drive: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6oLQ_YltXc7R7UFNsoVuq8yq5AcP7UxGJy6y0hCc-ShX28w/viewform
LAKEVILLE: Drop off goods or donate to a church that is organizing food drop offs for ICE-affected folks. Ways to help in Lakeville:
– Drop off protein-focused donations in Lakeville (DM @kidspluscoffee for the address) – – Send a contribution via Venmo: Taylor-Durry (Every penny will be used to buy protein and essential items and receipts will be posted on @kidspluscoffee Instagram)
PRIOR LAKE: Donate to fundraisers for communities affected by ICE, like this one for a mosque that burned down in Prior Lake: https://www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/respond_masjid_hamza_school_fire
Please reach out to Jenean Gilmer, gilmerje@augsburg.edu with any questions or concerns.
New Staff Positions This Week (2)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/15/2025: Senior Administrative Coordinator, Institutional Advancement
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000098969195-senior-administrative-coordinator-institutional-advancement-
12/15/2025: Evening Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000098967460-evening-public-safety-officer
Submit a Nomination for SEED Coalition Civic and Community Engagement Awards
submitted by finka2@augsburg.edu
The SEED Coalition issues annual awards for community and civic engaged students, educators, and community partners. The Sabo Center is soliciting nominations for the following awards:
Student Civic Leadership Award (student): Recognizes a student or group who model civic responsibility and leadership through initiative, collaboration, and community building, integrating civic engagement into their college experience.
Civic Educator Award (staff or faculty): Recognizes a faculty or staff member who models civic responsibility by supporting students’ civic development and strengthening a culture of engagement on campus through their teaching, mentorship, or leadership.
Community Partner Award (community partner): Recognizes a community-based partner or organization that enriches both educational and community outcomes through sustained, reciprocal partnerships with a college or university.
Community Collaboration Award (student, staff, faculty, department, or community partner): Recognizes a project or initiative co-created by campus and community partners that showcases meaningful collaboration and exemplifies the campus’s civic and community engagement, contributing to both student learning and community well-being.
Individuals can self-nominate or be nominated by another person.
Nominations due February 1st, 2025.
Invitation to Participate in Research: Tinder Use and Mental Health Outcomes
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.
Submit a Nomination for SEED Coalition Civic and Community Engagement Awards
submitted by finka2@augsburg.edu
The SEED Coalition issues annual awards for community and civic engaged students, educators, and community partners. The Sabo Center is soliciting nominations for the following awards:
Student Civic Leadership Award (student): Recognizes a student or group who model civic responsibility and leadership through initiative, collaboration, and community building, integrating civic engagement into their college experience.
Civic Educator Award (staff or faculty): Recognizes a faculty or staff member who models civic responsibility by supporting students’ civic development and strengthening a culture of engagement on campus through their teaching, mentorship, or leadership.
Community Partner Award (community partner): Recognizes a community-based partner or organization that enriches both educational and community outcomes through sustained, reciprocal partnerships with a college or university.
Community Collaboration Award (student, staff, faculty, department, or community partner): Recognizes a project or initiative co-created by campus and community partners that showcases meaningful collaboration and exemplifies the campus’s civic and community engagement, contributing to both student learning and community well-being.
Individuals can self-nominate or be nominated by another person.
Nominations due February 1st, 2025.
No Package Delivery During Winter Break
submitted by longj@augsburg.edu
We will not have package deliveries during Winter 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 let us know if you are expecting any perishable, temperature sensitive or living packages so arrangements can be made. We are not able to refrigerate packages in Shipping/Receiving. Please contact us if you need to make other arrangements, mailship@augsburg.edu. We will resume deliveries after Winter Break, 1/20/2026.
Central Services Hours during Winter Break
Closed 12/24/25, 12/25/25, 12/31/25 and 1/1/25
Copy Center: Weekdays 9am 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, No package delivery during break.
Lindell Closed December 20 – January 4 for Winter Break
submitted by vanclev1@augsburg.edu
Lindell Library will be closed beginning Saturday December 20 through Sunday January 4 for winter break. Library hours are always visible at library.augsburg.edu/hours
If you have items that are due during this time, please try to return them on or before Friday, December 19 or email the library if you can’t: https://augsburg.libanswers.com/form?queue_id=7358.
Have a restful break!
Call for Proposals: Sabo Community Changemakers and East Phillips Neighborhood Institute Projects
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Over the last two months, the Sabo Center has hosted our inaugural Community Changemakers collaborators, the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute, for six talks and three workshops. We’re now inviting proposals from our campus community, including students, staff, and faculty, for collaborative projects with EPNI in the spring semester. Sabo Center staff will lead this work and provide support.
These projects work to build relationships with EPNI staff to share their knowledge and experience, and to provide experiential and community engaged learning experiences for our campus communities. Proposals may be organized around an event, course development, lesson plan, campus project or whatever else you might imagine.
Some examples for potential projects might include:
→ connecting a student group or class to work with Forest Hunt to revitalize the Indigenous Student Plot in the Community Garden
→ bringing Sean Lim to your class or student organization to collaboratively plan and complete an art project (banner, screen prints, stickers, buttons) around an issue or event
→ invite Kieran Morris to class to talk about the uses and importance of community gardens and urban farms for building and sustaining communities
→ work with EPNI and Sabo Staff to develop a new course or lesson plan
Applications will be accepted until Friday, January 2nd. Please submit your proposal using the short Google Form linked below or email Jenean Gilmer to discuss your ideas. Reach out with any questions or concerns to gilmerje@augsburg.edu.
Google Form for project proposals: https://forms.gle/iTzetmGn6bjQEpiu5
Read more about the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute (https://linktr.ee/epnifarm) and Community Changemakers (https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/community-changemakers/).
Supporting Cedar-Riverside and the Twin Cities
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 on campus and in our neighborhood. 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.
TWIN CITIES AND OUTER RING SUBURBS: A coalition of groups has created this volunteer form which offers a bunch of ways to get involved, from delivering groceries to offering rides to ICE Watch to translation services and much more:
https://defend612.com/
MINNEAPOLIS: Donate to Senator Zaynab Mohamed’s Food Drive: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6oLQ_YltXc7R7UFNsoVuq8yq5AcP7UxGJy6y0hCc-ShX28w/viewform
LAKEVILLE: Drop off goods or donate to a church that is organizing food drop offs for ICE-affected folks. Ways to help in Lakeville:
– Drop off protein-focused donations in Lakeville (DM @kidspluscoffee for the address) – – Send a contribution via Venmo: Taylor-Durry (Every penny will be used to buy protein and essential items and receipts will be posted on @kidspluscoffee Instagram)
PRIOR LAKE: Donate to fundraisers for communities affected by ICE, like this one for a mosque that burned down in Prior Lake: https://www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/respond_masjid_hamza_school_fire
Please reach out to Jenean Gilmer, gilmerje@augsburg.edu with any questions or concerns.
Inspiring Stories from Faculty and Staff
submitted by myers@augsburg.edu
A couple times a month we gather in the chapel at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesdays to hear a member of our community share a story about how they thrive, find meaning, and work for a better world. These are the How We Thrive talks, formally know as vocation chapels.
Below you will find a link to the talks that were given this fall semester. All of these were beautiful stories of hope, challenges, perseverance, and healing. If you are need of some inspiration, I encourage you to take a listen. These were our speakers:
Eve Christensen, September 24th.
Amy Cooper, October 22nd.
Yacoub Aljaffery, November 12th
Vanessa Marr, December 3rd
Invitation to Participate in Research: Tinder Use and Mental Health Outcomes
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.
Submit a Nomination for SEED Coalition Civic and Community Engagement Awards
submitted by finka2@augsburg.edu
The SEED Coalition issues annual awards for community and civic engaged students, educators, and community partners. The Sabo Center is soliciting nominations for the following awards:
Student Civic Leadership Award (student): Recognizes a student or group who model civic responsibility and leadership through initiative, collaboration, and community building, integrating civic engagement into their college experience.
Civic Educator Award (staff or faculty): Recognizes a faculty or staff member who models civic responsibility by supporting students’ civic development and strengthening a culture of engagement on campus through their teaching, mentorship, or leadership.
Community Partner Award (community partner): Recognizes a community-based partner or organization that enriches both educational and community outcomes through sustained, reciprocal partnerships with a college or university.
Community Collaboration Award (student, staff, faculty, department, or community partner): Recognizes a project or initiative co-created by campus and community partners that showcases meaningful collaboration and exemplifies the campus’s civic and community engagement, contributing to both student learning and community well-being.
Individuals can self-nominate or be nominated by another person.
Nominations due February 1st, 2025.
TRIO Student Support Services Accepting Applications for Spring 2026
submitted by rodrig@augsburg.edu
TRIO/SSS is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for the Spring 2026 semester.
All Augsburg TRIO/SSS participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents or refugees pursuing their first bachelor’s degree. Participants must be incoming or currently enrolled Augsburg students. All program participants must demonstrate academic need for program services and meet one or more of the following criteria:
• Low-income student: a student whose family meets federal income eligibility guidelines, as verified by Augsburg.
• First-generation college student: a student where neither custodial parent/guardian has graduated from a four-year institution at the time of the student’s enrollment in the TRIO/SSS program.
• College student with documented disability, as verified by the CLASS office.
Students must also have a commitment to their college success. Applications will be available until January 15, or until the program is full. Space is limited. Priority will be given to first year students and transfer students.
Questions? Email triosss@augsburg.edu or stop by our office in LIN 201
REMINDER: On-Campus Textbook Buybacks and Rental Returns
submitted by leedoua@augsburg.edu
On-campus buybacks and rental returns is happening THIS WEEK!
Date: December 15 – 19
Time: 9am – 4pm
Location: Campus Store
Not around? Sell and return online at augsburg.ecampus.com
REMINDER: Rental returns to Augsburg University Online Bookstore are due by December 26—drop them off with ease at the Campus Store.
Inspiring Stories from Faculty and Staff
submitted by myers@augsburg.edu
A couple times a month we gather in the chapel at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesdays to hear a member of our community share a story about how they thrive, find meaning, and work for a better world. These are the How We Thrive talks, formally know as vocation chapels.
Below you will find a link to the talks that were given this fall semester. All of these were beautiful stories of hope, challenges, perseverance, and healing. If you are need of some inspiration, I encourage you to take a listen. These were our speakers:
Eve Christensen, September 24th.
Amy Cooper, October 22nd.
Yacoub Aljaffery, November 12th
Vanessa Marr, December 3rd
No Package Delivery During Winter Break
submitted by longj@augsburg.edu
We will not have package deliveries during Winter 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 let us know if you are expecting any perishable, temperature sensitive or living packages so arrangements can be made. We are not able to refrigerate packages in Shipping/Receiving. Please contact us if you need to make other arrangements, mailship@augsburg.edu. We will resume deliveries after Winter Break, 1/20/2026.
Central Services Hours during Winter Break
Closed 12/24/25, 12/25/25, 12/31/25 and 1/1/25
Copy Center: Weekdays 9am 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, No package delivery during break.
Call for Proposals: Sabo Community Changemakers and East Phillips Neighborhood Institute Projects
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Over the last two months, the Sabo Center has hosted our inaugural Community Changemakers collaborators, the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute, for six talks and three workshops with EPNI staff. We’re now inviting proposals from our campus community, including students, staff, and faculty, for projects to be completed in collaboration with EPNI in the spring semester.
These projects work to build relationships with EPNI staff and community members and bring their knowledge and experience to campus while providing experiential and community engaged learning experiences for our campus communities. Proposals may be organized around an event, course development, lesson plan, campus project or whatever else you might imagine.
Some examples for potential projects might include:
→ connecting a student group or class to work with Forest Hunt to revitalize the Indigenous Student Plot in the Community Garden
→ bringing Sean Lim to your class or student organization to collaboratively plan and complete an art project (banner, screen prints, stickers, buttons) around an issue or event
→ invite Kieran Morris to class to talk about the uses and importance of community gardens and urban farms for building and sustaining communities
Applications will be accepted until Friday, January 2nd. Please submit your proposal using this short Google Form or email Jenean Gilmer to discuss your ideas. You can find additional details in the form to submit proposals. Please reach out to Jenean with any questions or concerns at gilmerje@augsburg.edu.
Sabo Center staff manage the project with support from the Sabo Center Community Engagement Council. Questions can be directed to Jenean Gilmer, gilmerje@augsburg.edu.
Google Form for project proposals: https://forms.gle/iTzetmGn6bjQEpiu5
Read more about the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute (https://linktr.ee/epnifarm) and Community Changemakers (https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/community-changemakers/).
Supporting Cedar-Riverside and the Twin Cities
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 on campus and in our neighborhood. 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.
TWIN CITIES AND OUTER RING SUBURBS: A coalition of groups has created this volunteer form which offers a bunch of ways to get involved, from delivering groceries to offering rides to ICE Watch to translation services and much more:
https://defend612.com/
MINNEAPOLIS: Donate to Senator Zaynab Mohamed’s Food Drive: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6oLQ_YltXc7R7UFNsoVuq8yq5AcP7UxGJy6y0hCc-ShX28w/viewform
LAKEVILLE: Drop off goods or donate to a church that is organizing food drop offs for ICE-affected folks. Ways to help in Lakeville:
– Drop off protein-focused donations in Lakeville (DM @kidspluscoffee for the address) – – Send a contribution via Venmo: Taylor-Durry (Every penny will be used to buy protein and essential items and receipts will be posted on @kidspluscoffee Instagram)
PRIOR LAKE: Donate to fundraisers for communities affected by ICE, like this one for a mosque that burned down in Prior Lake: https://www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/respond_masjid_hamza_school_fire
Please reach out to Jenean Gilmer, gilmerje@augsburg.edu with any questions or concerns.
Submit a Nomination for SEED Coalition Civic and Community Engagement Awards
submitted by finka2@augsburg.edu
The SEED Coalition issues annual awards for community and civic engaged students, educators, and community partners. The Sabo Center is soliciting nominations for the following awards:
Student Civic Leadership Award (student): Recognizes a student or group who model civic responsibility and leadership through initiative, collaboration, and community building, integrating civic engagement into their college experience.
Civic Educator Award (staff or faculty): Recognizes a faculty or staff member who models civic responsibility by supporting students’ civic development and strengthening a culture of engagement on campus through their teaching, mentorship, or leadership.
Community Partner Award (community partner): Recognizes a community-based partner or organization that enriches both educational and community outcomes through sustained, reciprocal partnerships with a college or university.
Community Collaboration Award (student, staff, faculty, department, or community partner): Recognizes a project or initiative co-created by campus and community partners that showcases meaningful collaboration and exemplifies the campus’s civic and community engagement, contributing to both student learning and community well-being.
Individuals can self-nominate or be nominated by another person.
Nominations due February 1st, 2025.
Invitation to Participate in Research: Tinder Use and Mental Health Outcomes
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.
Inspiring Stories from Faculty and Staff
submitted by myers@augsburg.edu
A couple times a month we gather in the chapel at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesdays to hear a member of our community share a story about how they thrive, find meaning, and work for a better world. These are the How We Thrive talks, formally know as vocation chapels.
Below you will find a link to the talks that were given this fall semester. All of these were beautiful stories of hope, challenges, perseverance, and healing. If you are need of some inspiration, I encourage you to take a listen. These were our speakers:
Eve Christensen, September 24th.
Amy Cooper, October 22nd.
Yacoub Aljaffery, November 12th
Vanessa Marr, December 3rd
Supporting Cedar-Riverside
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Please fill out the short Google form linked below to let us know your interest and availability to provide support for community members on campus and in our neighborhood. 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.
Please reach out to Jenean Gilmer, gilmerje@augsburg.edu with any questions or concerns.
On-Campus Textbook Buybacks and Rental Returns
submitted by leedoua@augsburg.edu
The semester is winding down, and you should, too. On-campus buybacks and rental returns are here! No box. No label. No stress.
Date: December 15 – 19
Time: 9am – 4pm
Location: Campus Store
Not around? Sell and return online at augsburg.ecampus.com
REMINDER: Rental returns to Augsburg University Online Bookstore are due by December 26—drop them off with ease at the Campus Store.
TRIO Student Support Services Accepting Applications for Spring 2026
submitted by rodrig@augsburg.edu
TRIO/SSS is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for the Spring 2026 semester.
All Augsburg TRIO/SSS participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents or refugees pursuing their first bachelor’s degree. Participants must be incoming or currently enrolled Augsburg students. All program participants must demonstrate academic need for program services and meet one or more of the following criteria:
• Low-income student: a student whose family meets federal income eligibility guidelines, as verified by Augsburg.
• First-generation college student: a student where neither custodial parent/guardian has graduated from a four-year institution at the time of the student’s enrollment in the TRIO/SSS program.
• College student with documented disability, as verified by the CLASS office.
Students must also have a commitment to their college success. Applications will be available until January 15, or until the program is full. Space is limited. Priority will be given to first year students and transfer students.
Questions? Email triosss@augsburg.edu or stop by our office in LIN 201
All Day Snow Globe DIY – TODAY
submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu
The snow is here; therefore, we are gonna be making a snow globe regardless. So, come join us this week Thursday and Friday from 12pm-1pm for a snow globe DIY.
Time: all day
Location: CWC Group Room
New Student Positions This Week (1)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/04/2025: Student: CLASS/Groves Access Assistant, Academic Year 2025-26
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000097066966-student-class-groves-access-assistant-academic-year-2025-26
Support Local Businesses
submitted by peacock@augsburg.edu
Small businesses in our neighborhood are hurting right now as many residents are afraid to leave their homes. These businesses need the support of the Augsburg community. Walk over the I-94 pedestrian bridge and enjoy coffee and pastries at Rebecca’s Bakery on Franklin Avenue. Cross Riverside Avenue and do some holiday shopping at Sisterhood Boutique for gently used clothing and accessories. Head down Riverside Avenue and enjoy a delicious meal at Oasis Mediterranean Grill, Dilla’s, Sagal, or any of the other terrific restaurants located in Cedar Riverside. For a list of Augsburg Local businesses, go to the link below.
Inspiring Stories from Faculty and Staff
submitted by myers@augsburg.edu
A couple times a month we gather in the chapel at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesdays to hear a member of our community share a story about how they thrive, find meaning, and work for a better world. These are the How We Thrive talks, formally know as vocation chapels.
Below you will find a link to the talks that were given this fall semester. All of these were beautiful stories of hope, challenges, perseverance, and healing. If you are need of some inspiration, I encourage you to take a listen. These were our speakers:
Eve Christensen, September 24th.
Amy Cooper, October 22nd.
Yacoub Aljaffery, November 12th
Vanessa Marr, December 3rd
TRIO Student Support Services Accepting Applications for Spring 2026
submitted by rodrig@augsburg.edu
TRIO/SSS is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for the Spring 2026 semester.
All Augsburg TRIO/SSS participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents or refugees pursuing their first bachelor’s degree. Participants must be incoming or currently enrolled Augsburg students. All program participants must demonstrate academic need for program services and meet one or more of the following criteria:
• Low-income student: a student whose family meets federal income eligibility guidelines, as verified by Augsburg.
• First-generation college student: a student where neither custodial parent/guardian has graduated from a four-year institution at the time of the student’s enrollment in the TRIO/SSS program.
• College student with documented disability, as verified by the CLASS office.
Students must also have a commitment to their college success. Applications will be available until January 15, or until the program is full. Space is limited. Priority will be given to first year students and transfer students.
Questions? Email triosss@augsburg.edu or stop by our office in LIN 202
On-Campus Textbook Buybacks and Rental Returns
submitted by leedoua@augsburg.edu
The semester is winding down, and you should, too. On-campus buybacks and rental returns are here! No box. No label. No stress.
Date: December 15 – 19
Time: 9am – 4pm
Location: Campus Store
Not around? Sell and return online at augsburg.ecampus.com
REMINDER: Rental returns to Augsburg University Online Bookstore are due by December 26—drop them off with ease at the Campus Store.
Support Local Businesses
submitted by peacock@augsburg.edu
Small businesses in our neighborhood are hurting right now as many residents are afraid to leave their homes. These businesses need the support of the Augsburg community. Walk over the I-94 pedestrian bridge and enjoy coffee and pastries at Rebecca’s Bakery on Franklin Avenue. Cross Riverside Avenue and do some holiday shopping at Sisterhood Boutique for gently used clothing and accessories. Head down Riverside Avenue and enjoy a delicious meal at Oasis Mediterranean Grill, Dilla’s, Sagal, or any of the other terrific restaurants located in Cedar Riverside. For a list of Augsburg Local businesses, go to the link below.
Snow Globe DIY – TODAY at Noon
submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu
The snow is here; therefore, we are gonna be making a snow globe regardless. So, come join us this week Thursday and Friday from 12pm-1pm for a snow globe DIY.
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: CWC Group Room
New Staff Positions This Week (2)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/03/2025: Senior Administrative Coordinator, Institutional Advancement
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000096873265-senior-administrative-coordinator-institutional-advancement-
12/03/2025: Academic Advisor
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000096868125-academic-advisor
New Student Positions This Week (1)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/04/2025: Student: CLASS/Groves Access Assistant, Academic Year 2025-26
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000097066966-student-class-groves-access-assistant-academic-year-2025-26
Submit a Nomination for SEED Coalition Civic and Community Engagement Awards
submitted by finka2@augsburg.edu
The SEED Coalition issues annual awards for community and civic engaged students, educators, and community partners. The Sabo Center is soliciting nominations for the following awards:
Student Civic Leadership Award (student): Recognizes a student or group who model civic responsibility and leadership through initiative, collaboration, and community building, integrating civic engagement into their college experience.
Civic Educator Award (staff or faculty): Recognizes a faculty or staff member who models civic responsibility by supporting students’ civic development and strengthening a culture of engagement on campus through their teaching, mentorship, or leadership.
Community Partner Award (community partner): Recognizes a community-based partner or organization that enriches both educational and community outcomes through sustained, reciprocal partnerships with a college or university.
Community Collaboration Award (student, staff, faculty, department, or community partner): Recognizes a project or initiative co-created by campus and community partners that showcases meaningful collaboration and exemplifies the campus’s civic and community engagement, contributing to both student learning and community well-being.
Individuals can self-nominate or be nominated by another person.
Nominations due February 1st, 2025.
Invitation to Participate in Research: Tinder Use and Mental Health Outcomes
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.
On-Campus Textbook Buybacks and Rental Returns
submitted by leedoua@augsburg.edu
The semester is winding down, and you should, too. On-campus buybacks and rental returns are here! No box. No label. No stress.
Date: December 15 – 19
Time: 9am – 4pm
Location: Campus Store
Not around? Sell and return online at augsburg.ecampus.com
REMINDER: Rental returns to Augsburg University Online Bookstore are due by December 26—drop them off with ease at the Campus Store.
Invitation to Participate in Research: Tinder Use and Mental Health Outcomes
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.
Submit a Nomination for SEED Coalition Civic and Community Engagement Awards
submitted by finka2@augsburg.edu
The SEED Coalition issues annual awards for community and civic engaged students, educators, and community partners. The Sabo Center is soliciting nominations for the following awards:
Student Civic Leadership Award (student): Recognizes a student or group who model civic responsibility and leadership through initiative, collaboration, and community building, integrating civic engagement into their college experience.
Civic Educator Award (staff or faculty): Recognizes a faculty or staff member who models civic responsibility by supporting students’ civic development and strengthening a culture of engagement on campus through their teaching, mentorship, or leadership.
Community Partner Award (community partner): Recognizes a community-based partner or organization that enriches both educational and community outcomes through sustained, reciprocal partnerships with a college or university.
Community Collaboration Award (student, staff, faculty, department, or community partner): Recognizes a project or initiative co-created by campus and community partners that showcases meaningful collaboration and exemplifies the campus’s civic and community engagement, contributing to both student learning and community well-being.
Individuals can self-nominate or be nominated by another person.
Nominations due February 1st, 2025.
TRIO Student Support Services Accepting Applications for Spring 2026
submitted by rodrig@augsburg.edu
TRIO/SSS is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for the Spring 2026 semester.
All Augsburg TRIO/SSS participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents or refugees pursuing their first bachelor’s degree. Participants must be incoming or currently enrolled Augsburg students. All program participants must demonstrate academic need for program services and meet one or more of the following criteria:
• Low-income student: a student whose family meets federal income eligibility guidelines, as verified by Augsburg.
• First-generation college student: a student where neither custodial parent/guardian has graduated from a four-year institution at the time of the student’s enrollment in the TRIO/SSS program.
• College student with documented disability, as verified by the CLASS office.
Students must also have a commitment to their college success. Applications will be available until January 15, or until the program is full. Space is limited. Priority will be given to first year students and transfer students.
Questions? Email triosss@augsburg.edu or stop by our office in LIN 202
Muslim Undergrads: Click Here To Talk About Your Experiences with Islam
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 45 minutes to an hour 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.
Supporting Cedar-Riverside: Food Distribution at Brian Coyle Thursday + Friday
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Please fill out the short Google form linked below to let us know your interest and availability to provide support for community members on campus and in our neighborhood. 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.
The Brian Coyle Center has asked for help at the Food Shelf. Community members need assistance getting their groceries from the center to the Plaza across the street due to snow and ICE. We’ll begin by lending a hand on Thursday and Friday between 11:30 and 3:30. There is a particular need for help with their monthly produce distribution on Thursday, December 18th from Noon to 2:00 pm.
Please reach out to Jenean Gilmer, gilmerje@augsburg.edu with any questions or concerns.
Inspiring Stories
submitted by myers@augsburg.edu
A couple times a month we gather in the chapel at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesdays to hear a member of our community share a story about how they thrive, find meaning, and work for a better world. These are the How We Thrive talks, formally know as vocation chapels.
Below you will find a link to the talks that were given this fall semester. All of these were beautiful stories of hope, challenges, perseverance, and healing. If you are need of some inspiration, I encourage you to take a listen. These were our speakers:
Eve Christensen, September 24th.
Amy Cooper, October 22nd.
Yacoub Aljaffery, November 12th
Vanessa Marr, December 3rd
New Staff Positions This Week (3)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/03/2025: Senior Administrative Coordinator, Institutional Advancement
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000096873265-senior-administrative-coordinator-institutional-advancement-
12/03/2025: Academic Advisor
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000096868125-academic-advisor
12/02/2025: Overnight Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000096689509-overnight-public-safety-officer
New Student Positions This Week (2)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/04/2025: Student: CLASS/Groves Access Assistant, Academic Year 2025-26
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000097066966-student-class-groves-access-assistant-academic-year-2025-26
12/02/2025: Student: Community Service Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000096701420-student-community-service-officer
CWC Virtual Walk In Hours – Wednesday 11-4 p.m.
submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu
Due to the weather, CWC walk-in hours for today (Wednesday) will switch to virtual. If you are interested in a virtual walk-in appointment, please email cwc@augsburg.edu.
Walk In Hour available from 11am-4pm (virtually)
Urgent Phone Counseling is available 24/7/365 by calling 844-287-6963.
Appointment can be scheduled by emailing cwc@augsburg.edu
If there is an emergency, contact DPS at 612-330-1717 or call 911.
Stay safe!
CANCELLED – Wellness Wednesday – Snow Globe DIY
submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu
EVENT WILL BE CANCELLED
Hello friends!!!!
The snow is here; therefore, we are gonna be making a snow globe DIY for our Wellness Wednesday next week.
Wednesday, December 10th
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: CWC Group Room
New Student Positions This Week (2)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/04/2025: Student: CLASS/Groves Access Assistant, Academic Year 2025-26
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000097066966-student-class-groves-access-assistant-academic-year-2025-26
12/02/2025: Student: Community Service Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000096701420-student-community-service-officer
Supporting Cedar-Riverside
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Please fill out this short Google form to let us know your interest and availability to provide support for community members on campus and in our neighborhood. 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.
Please reach out to Jenean Gilmer, gilmerje@augsburg.edu with any questions or concerns.
New Staff Positions This Week (3)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/03/2025: Senior Administrative Coordinator, Institutional Advancement
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000096873265-senior-administrative-coordinator-institutional-advancement-
12/03/2025: Academic Advisor
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000096868125-academic-advisor
12/02/2025: Overnight Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000096689509-overnight-public-safety-officer
Submit a Nomination for SEED Coalition Civic and Community Engagement Awards
submitted by finka2@augsburg.edu
The SEED Coalition issues annual awards for community and civic engaged students, educators, and community partners. The Sabo Center is soliciting nominations for the following awards:
Student Civic Leadership Award (student): Recognizes a student or group who model civic responsibility and leadership through initiative, collaboration, and community building, integrating civic engagement into their college experience.
Civic Educator Award (staff or faculty): Recognizes a faculty or staff member who models civic responsibility by supporting students’ civic development and strengthening a culture of engagement on campus through their teaching, mentorship, or leadership.
Community Partner Award (community partner): Recognizes a community-based partner or organization that enriches both educational and community outcomes through sustained, reciprocal partnerships with a college or university.
Community Collaboration Award (student, staff, faculty, department, or community partner): Recognizes a project or initiative co-created by campus and community partners that showcases meaningful collaboration and exemplifies the campus’s civic and community engagement, contributing to both student learning and community well-being.
Individuals can self-nominate or be nominated by another person.
Nominations due February 1st, 2025.
PA Program Coffe Fundraiser Last Day TODAY
submitted by olsenkat@augsburg.edu
LAST DAY!
It’s that time of year – PA Program Holiday Coffee Fundraiser!
Support the PA Program, get yourself and your loved ones a gift, and help raise money for the St. Paul International Institute of Minnesota, which aids with job training and resources.
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/augsburg-university-physician-assistant-coffee-sale
Bags are 19.50 per 12 oz of Medium Roast regular or cold brew and available for pick up Dec 15-18 in the PA breakroom in the basement of Riverside Park Plaza.
Don’t want coffee, but want to support? We accept direct donations though the site! Share with any friends and family looking for a boost this winter.
Invitation to Participate in Research: Tinder Use and Mental Health Outcomes
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.
Enrollment Center to Close Early TODAY
submitted by lenze@augsburg.edu
The Enrollment Center will be closed early today at 2PM. We will open for our normal hours tomorrow (Wednesday 12/10) from 10AM-4PM.
You can always email studentfinances@augsburg.edu or registrar@augsburg if you have any questions.
No Package Delivery During Winter Break
submitted by longj@augsburg.edu
We will not have package deliveries during Winter 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 let us know if you are expecting any perishable, temperature sensitive or living packages so arrangements can be made. We are not able to refrigerate packages in Shipping/Receiving. Please contact us if you need to make other arrangements, mailship@augsburg.edu. We will resume deliveries after Winter Break, 1/20/2026.
Central Services Hours during Winter Break
Closed 12/24/25, 12/25/25, 12/31/25 and 1/1/25
Copy Center: Weekdays 9am 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, No package delivery during break.
Muslim Undergrads: Click Here to Talk About Your Experiences with Islam
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 45 minutes to an hour 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.
On-Campus Textbook Buybacks and Rental Returns
submitted by leedoua@augsburg.edu
The semester is winding down, and you should, too. On-campus buybacks and rental returns are here! No box. No label. No stress.
Date: December 15 – 19
Time: 9am – 4pm
Location: Campus Store
Not around? Sell and return online at augsburg.ecampus.com
REMINDER: Rental returns to Augsburg University Online Bookstore are due by December 26—drop them off with ease at the Campus Store.
Call for Proposals: Sabo Community Changemakers and East Phillips Neighborhood Institute Projects
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Over the last two months, the Sabo Center has hosted our inaugural Community Changemakers collaborators, the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute, for six talks and three workshops with EPNI staff. We’re now inviting proposals from our campus community, including students, staff, and faculty, for projects to be completed in collaboration with EPNI in the spring semester.
These projects work to build relationships with EPNI staff and community members and bring their knowledge and experience to campus while providing experiential and community engaged learning experiences for our campus communities. Proposals may be organized around an event, course development, lesson plan, campus project or whatever else you might imagine.
Some examples for potential projects might include:
→ connecting a student group or class to work with Forest Hunt to revitalize the Indigenous Student Plot in the Community Garden
→ bringing Sean Lim to your class or student organization to collaboratively plan and complete an art project (banner, screen prints, stickers, buttons) around an issue or event
→ invite Kieran Morris to class to talk about the uses and importance of community gardens and urban farms for building and sustaining communities
Applications will be accepted until Friday, December 12th. Applicants will receive responses on Friday, December 19th. Please submit your proposal using the Google Form linked below or email Jenean Gilmer to discuss your ideas. You can find additional details in the form to submit proposals. Please reach out to Jenean with any questions or concerns at gilmerje@augsburg.edu.
Google Form for project proposals: https://forms.gle/iTzetmGn6bjQEpiu5
Read more about the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute (https://linktr.ee/epnifarm) and Community Changemakers (https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/community-changemakers/).
Submit a Nomination for SEED Coalition Civic and Community Engagement Awards
submitted by finka2@augsburg.edu
The SEED Coalition issues annual awards for community and civic engaged students, educators, and community partners. The Sabo Center is soliciting nominations for the following awards:
Student Civic Leadership Award (student): Recognizes a student or group who model civic responsibility and leadership through initiative, collaboration, and community building, integrating civic engagement into their college experience.
Civic Educator Award (staff or faculty): Recognizes a faculty or staff member who models civic responsibility by supporting students’ civic development and strengthening a culture of engagement on campus through their teaching, mentorship, or leadership.
Community Partner Award (community partner): Recognizes a community-based partner or organization that enriches both educational and community outcomes through sustained, reciprocal partnerships with a college or university.
Community Collaboration Award (student, staff, faculty, department, or community partner): Recognizes a project or initiative co-created by campus and community partners that showcases meaningful collaboration and exemplifies the campus’s civic and community engagement, contributing to both student learning and community well-being.
Individuals can self-nominate or be nominated by another person.
Nominations due February 1st, 2025.
Call for Proposals: Sabo Community Changemakers and East Phillips Neighborhood Institute Projects
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Over the last two months, the Sabo Center has hosted our inaugural Community Changemakers collaborators, the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute, for six talks and three workshops with EPNI staff. We’re now inviting proposals from our campus community, including students, staff, and faculty, for projects to be completed in collaboration with EPNI in the spring semester.
These projects work to build relationships with EPNI staff and community members and bring their knowledge and experience to campus while providing experiential and community engaged learning experiences for our campus communities. Proposals may be organized around an event, course development, lesson plan, campus project or whatever else you might imagine.
Some examples for potential projects might include:
→ connecting a student group or class to work with Forest Hunt to revitalize the Indigenous Student Plot in the Community Garden
→ bringing Sean Lim to your class or student organization to collaboratively plan and complete an art project (banner, screen prints, stickers, buttons) around an issue or event
→ invite Kieran Morris to class to talk about the uses and importance of community gardens and urban farms for building and sustaining communities
Applications will be accepted until Friday, December 12th. Applicants will receive responses on Friday, December 19th. Please submit your proposal using the Google Form linked below or email Jenean Gilmer to discuss your ideas. You can find additional details in the form to submit proposals. Please reach out to Jenean with any questions or concerns at gilmerje@augsburg.edu.
Google Form for project proposals: https://forms.gle/iTzetmGn6bjQEpiu5
Read more about the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute (https://linktr.ee/epnifarm) and Community Changemakers (https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/community-changemakers/).
New Staff Positions This Week (3)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/03/2025: Senior Administrative Coordinator, Institutional Advancement
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000096873265-senior-administrative-coordinator-institutional-advancement-
12/03/2025: Academic Advisor
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000096868125-academic-advisor
12/02/2025: Overnight Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000096689509-overnight-public-safety-officer
New Student Positions This Week (2)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/04/2025: Student: CLASS/Groves Access Assistant, Academic Year 2025-26
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000097066966-student-class-groves-access-assistant-academic-year-2025-26
12/02/2025: Student: Community Service Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000096701420-student-community-service-officer
Invitation to Participate in Research: Tinder Use and Mental Health Outcomes
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.
Campus Ministry Welcomes Abdikhaliq Saha
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
Campus Ministry welcomes Abdikhaliq Sahal (’20) as the Campus Ministry Multi-Faith Program Associate at Augsburg University, advising the Muslim Student Association (MSA) and supporting campus-wide multifaith engagement. He earned a degree in Biology from Augsburg and is currently pursuing a Master of Public Health at the University of Minnesota. Abdikhaliq is a former MSA member, Interfaith Scholar, and graduated as part of the Augsburg Senior Leadership Society. Abdikhaliq looks forward to giving back to the community that shaped him and contributing to Augsburg’s ongoing work in interfaith understanding, student support, and organizational excellence.
New Staff Positions This Week (3)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/03/2025: Senior Administrative Coordinator, Institutional Advancement
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000096873265-senior-administrative-coordinator-institutional-advancement-
12/03/2025: Academic Advisor
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000096868125-academic-advisor
12/02/2025: Overnight Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000096689509-overnight-public-safety-officer
New Student Positions This Week (1)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/02/2025: Student: Community Service Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000096701420-student-community-service-officer
Supporting Our Somali Neighbors
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
At the Sabo Center, we work closely with the many and varied communities on campus and in our neighborhoods. Our Somali neighbors are currently facing dire threats and violence. There are many ways that we can support and protect our neighbors, please read our most recent blog post to learn more about how you can help.
https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/2025/12/04/solidarity-and-supports-for-our-somali-neighbors/
TRIO/SSS Office Closed TODAY
submitted by rodrig@augsburg.edu
The TRIO/SSS Office will be closed Friday, December 5th for an all staff training.
Muslim Undergrads: Click Here to Talk About Your Experiences with Islam
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 45 minutes to an hour 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.
Submit a Nomination for SEED Coalition Civic and Community Engagement Awards
submitted by finka2@augsburg.edu
The SEED Coalition issues annual awards for community and civic engaged students, educators, and community partners. The Sabo Center is soliciting nominations for the following awards:
Student Civic Leadership Award (student): Recognizes a student or group who model civic responsibility and leadership through initiative, collaboration, and community building, integrating civic engagement into their college experience.
Civic Educator Award (staff or faculty): Recognizes a faculty or staff member who models civic responsibility by supporting students’ civic development and strengthening a culture of engagement on campus through their teaching, mentorship, or leadership.
Community Partner Award (community partner): Recognizes a community-based partner or organization that enriches both educational and community outcomes through sustained, reciprocal partnerships with a college or university.
Community Collaboration Award (student, staff, faculty, department, or community partner): Recognizes a project or initiative co-created by campus and community partners that showcases meaningful collaboration and exemplifies the campus’s civic and community engagement, contributing to both student learning and community well-being.
Individuals can self-nominate or be nominated by another person.
Nominations due February 1st, 2025.
Invitation to Participate in Research: Tinder Use and Mental Health Outcomes
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.
Call for Proposals: Sabo Community Changemakers and East Phillips Neighborhood Institute Projects
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Over the last two months, the Sabo Center has hosted our inaugural Community Changemakers collaborators, the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute, for six talks and three workshops with EPNI staff. We’re now inviting proposals from our campus community, including students, staff, and faculty, for projects to be completed in collaboration with EPNI in the spring semester.
These projects work to build relationships with EPNI staff and community members and bring their knowledge and experience to campus while providing experiential and community engaged learning experiences for our campus communities. Proposals may be organized around an event, course development, lesson plan, campus project or whatever else you might imagine.
Some examples for potential projects might include:
→ connecting a student group or class to work with Forest Hunt to revitalize the Indigenous Student Plot in the Community Garden
→ bringing Sean Lim to your class or student organization to collaboratively plan and complete an art project (banner, screen prints, stickers, buttons) around an issue or event
→ invite Kieran Morris to class to talk about the uses and importance of community gardens and urban farms for building and sustaining communities
Applications will be accepted until Friday, December 12th. Applicants will receive responses on Friday, December 19th. Please submit your proposal using the Google Form linked below or email Jenean Gilmer to discuss your ideas. You can find additional details in the form to submit proposals. Please reach out to Jenean with any questions or concerns at gilmerje@augsburg.edu.
Google Form for project proposals: https://forms.gle/iTzetmGn6bjQEpiu5
Read more about the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute (https://linktr.ee/epnifarm) and Community Changemakers (https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/community-changemakers/).
Invitation to Participate in Research: Tinder Use and Mental Health Outcomes
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.
PA Program Coffee Fundraiser: November 24–December 9
submitted by olsenkat@augsburg.edu
It’s that time of year – PA Program Holiday Coffee Fundraiser!
Support the PA Program, get yourself and your loved ones a gift, and help raise money for the St. Paul International Institute of Minnesota, which aids with job training and resources.
Sales goes now until December 9th.
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/augsburg-university-physician-assistant-coffee-sale
Bags are 19.50 per 12 oz of Medium Roast regular or cold brew and available for pick up Dec 15-18 in the PA breakroom in the basement of Riverside Park Plaza.
Don’t want coffee, but want to support? We accept direct donations though the site! Share with any friends and family looking for a boost this winter.
Muslim Undergrads: Click Here To Talk About Your Experiences with Islam
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 45 minutes to an hour 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.
Join the Sabo Center in Supporting Our Somali Neighbors
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
At the Sabo Center, we work closely with the many and varied communities on campus and in our neighborhoods. Our Somali neighbors are currently facing dire threats and violence. There are many ways that we can support and protect our neighbors, please read our most recent blog post to learn more about how you can help.
https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/2025/12/04/solidarity-and-supports-for-our-somali-neighbors/
https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/2025/12/04/solidarity-and-supports-for-our-somali-neighbors/
Call for Proposals: Sabo Community Changemakers and East Phillips Neighborhood Institute Projects
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Over the last two months, the Sabo Center has hosted our inaugural Community Changemakers collaborators, the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute, for six talks and three workshops with EPNI staff. We’re now inviting proposals from our campus community, including students, staff, and faculty, for projects to be completed in collaboration with EPNI in the spring semester.
These projects work to build relationships with EPNI staff and community members and bring their knowledge and experience to campus while providing experiential and community engaged learning experiences for our campus communities. Proposals may be organized around an event, course development, lesson plan, campus project or whatever else you might imagine.
Some examples for potential projects might include:
→ connecting a student group or class to work with Forest Hunt to revitalize the Indigenous Student Plot in the Community Garden
→ bringing Sean Lim to your class or student organization to collaboratively plan and complete an art project (banner, screen prints, stickers, buttons) around an issue or event
→ invite Kieran Morris to class to talk about the uses and importance of community gardens and urban farms for building and sustaining communities
Applications will be accepted until Friday, December 12th. Applicants will receive responses on Friday, December 19th. Please submit your proposal using the Google Form linked below or email Jenean Gilmer to discuss your ideas. You can find additional details in the form to submit proposals. Please reach out to Jenean with any questions or concerns at gilmerje@augsburg.edu.
Google Form for project proposals: https://forms.gle/iTzetmGn6bjQEpiu5
Read more about the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute (https://linktr.ee/epnifarm) and Community Changemakers (https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/community-changemakers/).
New Staff Positions This Week (1)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/02/2025: Overnight Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000096689509-overnight-public-safety-officer
New Staff Position: Overnight Public Safety Officer
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
Summary of Position
The Public Safety Officer is 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 ground and through positive interactions with the community we serve.
Available Officer Schedules
– Overnight shift: 10:00PM – 6:30AM
Days the officer is scheduled are negotiable, and regularly scheduled weekend shifts are required.
Primary Responsibilities
– Creating and maintaining a safe learning and working environment for members of the Augsburg University Community.
– Provide required services to the Augsburg University 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.
– Respond to emergency and non-emergency requests for assistance. Initiate and coordinate Police, Fire, and EMS response as needed.
– Monitor campus activities and facilities through proactive patrol and observation.
– Identify after hours’ facilities issues and assist in the coordination of emergency maintenance response.
– Prepare required incident reports completely and accurately for all security and safety related activities.
– Regularly monitor and use critical infrastructure systems, including: CCTV systems, fire alarm panels, automation systems, alarms, access card systems, and parking enforcement systems.
– All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).
Work Environment and Physical Demands
– Typical work environment is continually changing. Includes working in both indoor spaces and outdoors for long periods of time in varying weather conditions.
– Sitting, standing, or walking for long periods of time.
– Regular computer, phone, and office equipment use.
– Ability to drive a motor vehicle in order to patrol campus grounds and provide escorts.
– Ability to communicate in person and over the phone.
New Student Positions This Week (1)
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:
12/02/2025: Student: Community Service Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000096701420-student-community-service-officer
New Student Position: Student: Community Service Officer
submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
Community Service Officers (CSOs) provide non-enforcement safety support for Augsburg University.
CSOs are an essential part of maintaining a safe, welcoming, and supportive campus environment.
– Conducting building walk-throughs to identify hazards, unsecured spaces, or safety concerns.
– Unlocking and locking academic areas on a set schedule or by request.
– Providing safe walking escorts to members of the community.
– Serving as approachable representatives of Public Safety in day-to-day campus life.
– Assisting, when requested, with working campus events where the Department of Public Safety
– is requested or required by university policy.
Scheduling & Hours
– Monday – Friday, 8pm – 12am
– 12 hours per week
Work-study eligible students welcome.
Compensation and Benefits
– Rate of Pay: $15.97/hour
– Minnesota Sick and Safe Time
– Not eligible for health insurance benefits
Invitation to Participate in Research: Tinder Use and Mental Health Outcomes
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.
Are You Muslim? Click Here for an Opportunity to Talk About Your Experiences
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 45 minutes to an hour 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.
PA Program Coffee Fundraiser: November 24–December 9
submitted by olsenkat@augsburg.edu
It’s that time of year – PA Program Holiday Coffee Fundraiser!
Support the PA Program, get yourself and your loved ones a gift, and help raise money for the St. Paul International Institute of Minnesota, which aids with job training and resources.
Sales goes now until December 9th.
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/augsburg-university-physician-assistant-coffee-sale
Bags are 19.50 per 12 oz of Medium Roast regular or cold brew and available for pick up Dec 15-18 in the PA breakroom in the basement of Riverside Park Plaza.
Don’t want coffee, but want to support? We accept direct donations though the site! Share with any friends and family looking for a boost this winter.
Call for Proposal: Sabo Community Changemakers and East Phillips Neighborhood Institute Projects
submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
Over the last two months, the Sabo Center has hosted our inaugural Community Changemakers collaborators, the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute, for six talks and three workshops with EPNI staff. We’re now inviting proposals from our campus community, including students, staff, and faculty, for projects to be completed in collaboration with EPNI in the spring semester.
These projects work to build relationships with EPNI staff and community members and bring their knowledge and experience to campus while providing experiential and community engaged learning experiences for our campus communities. Proposals may be organized around an event, course development, lesson plan, campus project or whatever else you might imagine.
Some examples for potential projects might include:
→ connecting a student group or class to work with Forest Hunt to revitalize the Indigenous Student Plot in the Community Garden
→ bringing Sean Lim to your class or student organization to collaboratively plan and complete an art project (banner, screen prints, stickers, buttons) around an issue or event
→ invite Kieran Morris to class to talk about the uses and importance of community gardens and urban farms for building and sustaining communities
Applications will be accepted until Friday, December 12th. Applicants will receive responses on Friday, December 19th. Please submit your proposal using the Google Form linked below or email Jenean Gilmer to discuss your ideas. You can find additional details in the form to submit proposals. Please reach out to Jenean with any questions or concerns at gilmerje@augsburg.edu.
Google Form for project proposals: https://forms.gle/iTzetmGn6bjQEpiu5
Read more about the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute (https://linktr.ee/epnifarm) and Community Changemakers (https://www.augsburg.edu/sabo/community-changemakers/).
All Packages Order to Augsburg University
submitted by longj@augsburg.edu
Any package ordered to be delivered to the Augsburg campus should use this address:
Person’s Full Name
720 22nd Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55454
This gives the delivery person the best chance of delivering to the Shipping/Receiving room.
Most flex/third party delivery drivers are using a map program to know where to deliver to. Using the other campus addresses are causing packages to be left in different areas around campus and often outside the buildings that are locked.
Are you Muslim? Click Here for an Opportunity to Talk About Your Experiences
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 45 minutes to an hour 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.
Remembering Stan Neslon ’43
submitted by cjohnson@augsburg.edu
Augsburg athletics legend Stanford ‘Stan’ Nelson ’43 passed away on November 20, 2025, at the incredible age of 105.
After growing up in Dawson, MN, Stan immersed himself in the Augsburg community, earning 12 varsity letters in football, basketball, baseball, and golf. Augsburg connections ran deep in the Nelson family—Stan’s brother, Edor Nelson ’38, would become the Auggies’ longtime football and baseball coach. Stan was inducted into the Augsburg Athletic Hall of Fame in 1977 and received the 2024 Legend of Augsburg Athletics Award.
After the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, Stan enlisted in the U.S. Navy as an officer (Lieutenant Junior Grade) during World War II, serving in the Normandy invasion and the Pacific theater. Following the war, he earned his master’s degree. He had an extensive career as a football coach at Anoka High School, leading the team to seven conference championships and the 1964 Minnesota state championship. He was named the MHSCA Coach of the Year in 1964 and was named to several Halls of Fame for his coaching accomplishments. He will be remembered as an Auggie whose dedication, leadership, and service made an enduring impact on his community.
There will be a visitation on Tuesday, December 2, from 9–11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Anoka, with a service to follow at 11 a.m.
Learn about Stan’s incredible life in these articles:
Stan Nelson, WWII veteran and Anoka icon, dies at 105 (Anoka County Union Herald, November 2025): https://www.hometownsource.com/abc_newspapers/community/andover/stan-nelson-wwii-veteran-and-anoka-icon-dies-at-105/article_41aa1803-1d2f-4149-8e77-070315338030.html
In Minnesota football circles, the life story of Stan Nelson, nearly 103, is impossible to beat (Minnesota Star Tribune, September 2023): https://www.startribune.com/stan-nelson-dave-minnesota-football-chip-scoggins/600301677?utm_source=gift
Please join us in keeping Stan’s family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.
Stan Nelson ’43: https://athletics.augsburg.edu/honors/hall-of-fame/stanford-nelson/31