The Multicultural Experience at Augsburg
Engage with the world without leaving campus through our vibrant multicultural events. Celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and the richness of global cultures with festivals, workshops, and guest speakers. These events offer a unique opportunity to broaden your horizons and connect with a global community.
Augsburg University’s multicultural events are vibrant expressions of our commitment to social justice and inclusivity. These events provide spaces for celebration, learning, and dialogue, advancing our mission to foster a globally aware and equitable community.
Shelley
No one in my family had the opportunity to go to college. I’m so thankful for everyone who helped me get to graduation. Especially, here at Oyaté Commons – we have people who look like me and that really helped me to get to graduation.
Multicultural Student Support
Augsburg University is dedicated to nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment through our Multicultural Student Support services. Here, students from all backgrounds find a welcoming community that values their unique experiences and perspectives. We offer tailored academic guidance, cultural programming, and spaces for meaningful dialogue and connection. Our mission is to empower every student to achieve their full potential, celebrate diversity, and foster a sense of belonging. Join us and be part of a community that uplifts and supports each other in every step of your journey.
Multicultural Scholarships
At Augsburg University, we believe in the power of diversity to enrich education and foster a vibrant community. Our Multicultural Scholarships are designed to support students from diverse backgrounds in achieving their academic and leadership potential. With a commitment to social justice and inclusion, these scholarships open doors to opportunities, reduce financial barriers, and celebrate the unique contributions of each scholar. Discover how our scholarships can help you pursue your dreams.
A Place to belong
At Augsburg University, belonging isn’t just a feeling, it’s a promise. A mosaic of diverse thoughts and cultures, we offer a unique environment where every student is embraced for who they are and empowered to thrive. Our campus is a nurturing ground for minds eager to learn and hearts ready to connect. Here, you’re not just a number; you’re an integral part of a community dedicated to mutual respect, support, and academic excellence. Join us and find your place.
Vision
We believe when students have a greater understanding of self, they become empowered to reclaim* ownership of their education. Multicultural Life provides opportunities to deepen awareness and knowledge of identity, resilience, and advocacy.
*Due to white supremacist foundation that is rooted within higher education, education does not allow historically underserved students to take stake in their learning.
Students will be able to:
- Understand how personal and social identities are shaped by individual values, beliefs and membership within social groups.
- Identify and utilize the resources needed to achieve personal and professional goals
- Actively engage in critical dialogue with peers, faculty, staff and community partners to reclaim one’s education as an act of radical resistance.
- Contribute inclusion to communities built on similar and different experiences.
Mission
The Department of Multicultural Life strives to be a national leader in multicultural student success and social justice education within higher education. Through collaboration with key departments, offices, and individuals; the development and implementation of cultural- and social-critical educational programming; and the focused mentoring and support of historically underrepresented student populations, the department works to co-create a university environment that allows for all members to fully engage in the entirety of their collegiate experience.
Contact
Phone: 612-330-1087
Email: mlife@augsburg.edu
Location: Oyaté Commons, Christensen Center, Suite 2
Campus Box 68
The five individual programs (American Indian, Latinx, LGBTQIA+, Pan-Afrikan and Pan-Asian Student Services) are housed together in the basement of the Christensen Center building in Suite 2. In 2014, we named the space Oyaté Commons in recognition of the first inhabitants of this land, the Dakota people. Oyaté is the Dakota word that translates in American English to “the people” or “the nation”