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Applying for a Fulbright or Grad School? This Workshop Can Help

Writing a personal statement is a standard part of all applications for Fulbright awards, other major grants and fellowships, and graduate school. But finding the right story line and voice is often hard. What exactly is a personal statement? What does it need to do? And what does a good one look like?

If an application is on your horizon, make time to attend a workshop on writing personal statements. This 90-minute session will help you understand what a personal statement is (and is not) and provide examples to guide and inspire.

Thursday, June 24, 12 noon to 1:30 pm, in Hagfors 151
Tuesday, June 30, 7 to 8:30 pm, on Zoom (email me for the link)
Thursday, July 9, 12 noon to 1:30 pm, on Zoom (email me for the link)

I can offer additional options if these times don’t work for your schedule — just contact me to discuss.

~Dr. Jacqueline deVries, Director of Major Grants and Fellowships and Professor of History, <devries@augsburg.edu>

https://us.fulbrightonline.org/

General Announcements

Postage Increase Happening July 12

submitted by longj@augsburg.edu

Taking effect July 12, 2026, First Class mail prices are increasing. This does include the First-Class Mail Forever stamp is going from 78 cents to 82 cents. We do have First-Class, Additional ounce stamps and International Forever stamps in Shipping/Receiving if you want to make sure you have some before the price increase.
July 2026 First-Class Mail Prices
Product Current Prices New Prices
Letters (1 ounce) 78 cents 82 cents
Letters (metered 1 ounce) 74 cents 78 cents
Domestic Postcards 61 cents 65 cents
International Postcards $1.70 $1.75
International Letter (1 ounce) $1.70 $1.75

July 2026 Postage Price Changes (USPS Page)

Invitation to Participate in a Research Study in Effects of Stretching

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

Passphrase Syncing Between Augnet and Microsoft

submitted by harpern1@augsburg.edu

Augsburg Faculty, Staff, and Students,
Augsburg is turning on passphrase syncing between Microsoft and AugNet accounts on Wednesday, June 24th.
This means your AugNet passphrase will sync with your Microsoft account. After this change, the same passphrase you use for your AugNet will also be used for your Microsoft Office 365 Online account, making the sign-in experience more consistent across Augsburg systems.
What this means for you:

-This change affects how you sign-in to Office365 products. Augsburg owned computers license Office products differently and do not require you to authenticate.
-Your AugNet passphrase and Microsoft passphrase will match.
-When you change your AugNet passphrase, that change will also sync to your Microsoft account.
-You do not need to take any action right now unless prompted to update your AugNet passphrase.

Please continue signing in like normal. If you have trouble logging in after this change, students should contact the Augsburg TechDesk for support (techdesk@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1400) while Faculty and Staff should contact their LFC.
Thank you,
User Support Team

Paid EEG Research Study – Earn a $40 Target Gift Card

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