The Augsburg Convocation Series is an annual speaker series incorporating long-standing endowed and special programs of Augsburg University. Augsburg University encourages faculty, staff, and students to engage in conversations about how we shape and are shaped by our urban and global settings. The Convocation Series provides dedicated time during the academic year to hear from outstanding leaders and visionaries who join the Augsburg community in conversations about the “big questions” of our time.
Christensen Symposium
My Body Is My Vocation: Embracing Self-Care as a Sacred Calling
Chanequa Walker-Barnes
Thursday, September 19th, 2024 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Foss Center, Hoversten Chapel, Augsburg University
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BATALDEN CONVOCATION IN APPLIED ETHICS
Interfaith Responses to Trauma, Panelists include Prof. Iva Patel, Prof. Shayna Sheinfeld, and Prof. Najeeba Syeed
Wednesday, October 23, 2024; 10 a.m.–11 a.m.
Foss Center, Hoversten Chapel, Augsburg University
Research shows that over 50% of persons experience some sort of trauma during their lifetime. The convocation panelists will share resources from their religious traditions (Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism) that respond to trauma and foster resilience.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation
Black Resilience and Hope: The Path to Lasting Change
Monday, January 20, 2025; 1 p.m.
Foss Center, Hoversten Chapel, Augsburg University
On behalf of Pan-Afrikan Student Services and Augsburg University, we are excited to bring you the Martin Luther King, Jr., Convocation on January 20, 2025. This year’s theme is “Black Resilience and Hope: The Path to Lasting Change” with keynote speaker Dr. Artika Tyner.
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Interfaith symposium
REVOLUTIONARY LOVE IS THE CALL OF OUR TIMES
Valarie Kaur
Thursday, February 2, 2025 7 11 a.m.–Noon
Foss Center, Hoversten Chapel, Augsburg University
Augsburg University’s Interfaith Symposium is an annual invitation to build community, foster collaboration, and create a more caring world through learning about religious/spiritual/worldview diversity, participating in enriching dialogue, and networking with exceptional interfaith leaders. Our 2025 keynote speaker is Valarie Kaur, a civil rights leader, lawyer, award-winning filmmaker, best-selling author, educator, and founder of the Revolutionary Love Project.
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The General Leif J. Sverdrup Visiting Scientist LECTURE
“Visualizing Tiny Worlds ”
Janet Iwasa
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 11 a.m. – noon
Foss Center, Hoversten Chapel, Augsburg University
Life as we know it relies on the constant and tireless work of tiny molecular machines that are too small to observe directly. Janet Iwasa’s work focuses on creating animations and illustrations of how these machines are hypothesized to operate based on data collected by the biological community
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For information or special requests, call 612-330-1104. Speakers, dates, and times are subject to change.