submitted by loro@augsburg.edu

Research Study: Effects of different stretching frequencies on perimenopausal women
Researcher: Ofelia Lor, Undergraduate Exercise Science Student, Augsburg University
Mentor: Dr. Tara Mader

Purpose of study: The goal of this study examines how different stretching frequencies influence flexibility,
movement, and overall well being in perimenopausal women.
Who can participate?
● Women ages 40-60
● Experiencing or approaching perimenopause
What is expected:
● Participate in a strap-assisted proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching program or serve as a
control subject who does not participate in stretching for 4 weeks
● Be assigned to one of the three groups
– Daily stretch group: Stretch 5 days/week
– Weekly stretch group: Stretch 2 days/week
– Control group: No assigned stretching
● Complete several short surveys (stress, well-being, menopausal symptoms)
● Complete movement and flexibility measurements
Risks: Minimal; may include mild soreness or discomfort from stretching
Confidentiality: All information will be kept confidential and used for research purposes
Voluntary Participation: Participation is voluntary and subjects are free to stop participating at any time without
penalty. Please do not feel obligated to participate because you know the investigator or advisor. Participation is
entirely voluntary, and choosing not to participate, declining to respond, or withdrawing later will not affect your
employment, academic standing, evaluation, access to services, or your current or future relationship with Augsburg
University, the investigator, or the advisor.

Interested? Contact Ofelia Lor
Email: loro@augsburg.edu
Sign up here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15t4BSj_mML-vcrVdnD2D7XqFuDXY1oaO2S8jDpos74k/edit

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15t4BSj_mML-vcrVdnD2D7XqFuDXY1oaO2S8jDpos74k/edit

submitted by rodrig@augsburg.edu

Next week, twelve new Auggies start their university life with the 2026 TRIO/SSS Summer Bridge program. This four-week, intensive, residential and academic learning community is offered to incoming first-year students who then participate in TRIO/SSS all four years at Augsburg.

Starting Sunday, June 21 through Thursday, July 16, Summer Bridge students will complete two courses; SOC 277: Introduction to Criminology & COM111:Navigating the Hidden Curriculum of Higher Education. In addition, students will learn about university resources, develop academic skills, and participate in social and cultural activities to develop a strong sense of community through learning and living together.

Summer Bridge and TRIO/ Student Support Services are jointly funded by the U.S. Department of Education and Augsburg University. Great appreciation goes to campus partners* who continue to help make this program a huge success every year!

*Special kudos to staff in Campus Life and SOAR, Residence Life, Academic Advising, Student Financial Services, Registrar, Undergraduate Admissions, CLASS Disability Resources, The Dean’s Office, University Events, Dining Services, Campus Ministry and Professor Nathan Erickson who is willing to teach Introduction to Criminology for the program.

TRIO/SSS Summer Bridge Program

submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu

This month the IT blog post highlights a project to modernize Inside Augsburg and a WiFi upgrade for Mortensen Tower.

Read more at https://sites.augsburg.edu/it/2026/06/17/inside-augsburgs-next-phase-and-mortensen-wifi-replacement/

IT blog for June

submitted by yangss7@augsburg.edu

Hello, my name is ShaShee Yang, and I am a Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about the internalization of Model Minority Myth stereotypes and their impacts on depressive and anxiety symptoms in Asian-American college students. I would love for you to be a part of the study! The study will consist of a brief demographic survey and three standardized questionnaires asking questions about internalization of the Model Minority Myth, current depressive symptoms, and current anxiety symptoms. The entire survey should take approximately 15 to 30 minutes to complete. To thank you for your participation, upon completing the surveys, you will have the option to enter your information in a raffle for one of two $25 Caribou Coffee gift cards. If you are interested in participating, please contact me at the email address listed below. I appreciate you taking the time to consider being a part of my project. If you have any questions, please contact me at yangss7@augsburg.edu.

Survey Link Here

submitted by dammenh@augsburg.edu

You are invited to participate in a paid EEG research study examining brain activity and attention.
Participation involves completing a brief online screening survey first. Eligible students may then be invited to complete an in-person lab session and receive a $40 Target gift
card for participating.
To see if you qualify, please complete the brief screening survey at the link below.
Study details:
 Open to those 18+ years old, right-handed, and have normal or corrected-to-normal
vision.
 In-person EEG session on campus if eligible.
 Compensation: $40 Target gift card.
Please complete the survey as soon as possible if you are interested.

EEG Research Study Screening Survey

submitted by cliftonk@augsburg.edu

Four seats are open on the Staff Senate. Please review the nominee information and vote for up to four candidates in the Staff Senate Election Form.

This form closes at end of day on Thursday, June 18th. Elected senators will be notified and given the opportunity to accept or decline.

Questions? Email staffsenate@augsburg.edu.

Staff Senate Election Form

Staff Senate Election Form

submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu

As a reminder, there will be no A-mail tomorrow, June 19, for the Juneteenth holiday. A-mail will resume as normal on Monday, June 22.