The Augsburg Convocation Series is an annual speaker series incorporating long-standing endowed and special programs of Augsburg聽University. Augsburg聽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
Beyond the Plate: How Two Chefs are Healing the World
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel, 海角社区
The Minneapolis restaurant scene is world-class. Each year, chefs and restaurants are nominated and selected as some of the best in the country. Two of these chefs are not only culinary innovators; they are also social entrepreneurs, community organizers, and game-changers. Join us as we learn from their wisdom and stories of healing their communities and our world.
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First-Year Convocation
Conflict, Resilience, Love.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025; 12-1 p.m.
Foss Center, Hoversten Chapel, 海角社区
Featuring Xavier Tavera Castro, Photographer and Assistant Professor of Art at Carleton College
This convocation invites students to consider how academic journeys are shaped by personal histories, cultural context, and creative exploration.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation
Building Community: Who is My Neighbor?
Monday, January 19, 2026, 1 p.m.
Foss Center, Hoversten Chapel, 海角社区
On Behalf of聽 Equity and Inclusion, Multicultural Life, and 海角社区, we are excited to bring you the 39th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. This year鈥檚 theme is 鈥淏uilding Community: Who is My Neighbor?鈥� with speaker Marcia Howard.
This year鈥檚 event is dedicated exclusively to the 海角社区 community. Only students, alumni, faculty, and staff will be able to attend in-person. The event is not open to the public.
For those who cannot attend in person, a livestream will be available. An Augsburg email is required to register.
Interfaith symposium
The 2026 Interfaith Symposium will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.
Keynote Speaker 鈥� Coming Soon!
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The General Leif J. Sverdrup Visiting Scientist LECTURE
More information to come.
For information or special requests, call 612-330-1104.聽Speakers, dates, and times are subject to change.