Programming and Initiatives

Ally Trainings

Ally Trainings are available for all students, staff, and faculty at Augsburg College.  The training is a great way to learn about the LGBTQIA community and an opportunity to ask questions.   It covers topics such as LGBTQIA history and culture, myths and stereotypes, privilege, becoming an ally, real-life scenarios, and next steps.  Trainings are offered and advertised to the entire campus each semester, and customized trainings are available to departments, offices, and student clubs and organizations by request.

Karen Neitge Scholarship

The Karen Neitge Scholarship is awarded to an outstanding Augsburg student committed to issues of social justice inside and outside of the classroom, particularly around sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.   For more information, email grewe@augsburg.edu.

Lavender Celebration & Awards Ceremony

Lavender Celebration & Awards Ceremony honors outstanding LGBTQIA- and ally-identified student leaders at Augsburg College.  The winners of the Karen Neitge Scholarship and LGBTQIA Student Leadership Awards are recognized at this event.

LGBTQIA Newsletter

The LGBTQIA Newsletter is a biweekly electronic newsletter that lists LGBTQIA-specific announcements and events on or around campus.  To subscribe to the newsletter, or to submit an event or announcement, please email grewe@augsburg.edu.

LGBTQIA Student Leadership Award

This award is given to a student who demonstrates a commitment to issues around gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation through their leadership and service both at Augsburg and in the greater community.

Soup, Gender & Sexuality

This ongoing monthly series is open to the entire Augsburg College community as a dialogue around issues of sexuality, gender, and their intersections.   All attendees can help themselves to soup, bread, and great conversation!