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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
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The local nonprofit Threads Dance Project (one of our neighbors!) is hosting a summer writing contest and hoping that members of the Augsburg community will participate.

Participants are asked to create a piece of writing inspired by one of four photographs from the Threads archives. Two winners will be chosen, and their work will be transformed and choreographed into a live performance piece that will be presented this fall.

Learn more here!

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The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:

05/29/2026: Assistant Women’s Hockey Coach
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05/27/2026: Evening Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000128781044-evening-public-safety-officer

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The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:

06/02/2026: Student: Summer Research Assistant, Social Work
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000129850680-student-summer-research-assistant-social-work

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Research assistant in the Social Work department, with Dr. Ruti Soffer-Elnekave and Dr. Erin Sugrue.
This role entails collaborating with the research team to conduct qualitative interviews via zoom. The role includes communication and coordination with study participants and research team. The role also includes assisting in transcribing and data analysis.

Responsibilities

– Conduct zoom interviews.
– Assist in transcription and data analysis
– Participate in research team meetings

Scheduling & Hours

– Flexible, by appointment.
– Average hours per week: 10

Compensation and Benefits

– Rate of Pay: $16.45/hour
– Minnesota Sick and Safe Time
– Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave
– Not eligible for health insurance benefits

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