Monday, March 20, 2023

submitted by brookinj@augsburg.edu

The PRISM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Funded by the National Science Foundation, PRISM Scholars receive scholarships of up to $10,000 per student per year. Scholars also become a part of the STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for summer research, faculty mentoring, and career development.

Eligibility:
– Enrolled at least half-time in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
– Within 5 semesters of graduating with a STEM degree as of Fall 2023 (graduating by December ‘25)
– Major GPA of 2.75 or higher (scholars will be expected to raise their GPA to 3.0 during program participation)
– U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or admitted refugee
– Demonstrated financial need as determined by financial aid status (Pell or MN State grant eligible or equivalent)

Application deadline: Wednesday, May 17 at 11:59pm
Faculty reference deadline: Friday, May 26 (applicants should get permission from one faculty member to serve as their reference and name them in their application)

Students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply as well as students who began at Augsburg.

To apply, visit: https://admissions.augsburg.edu/apply/?sr=1613e20d-1114-4b0e-a4fb-d7cca4474e2f
For more information, go to: http://www.augsburg.edu/stem/augstem.
Questions? Contact: stem@augsburg.edu.

Funding is provided through the National Science Foundation(NSF) S-STEM program which provides support for high-achieving STEM students with financial need. The collaborative award NSF#2030638: Partner Relationships to Increase STEM Momentum (PRISM) provides S-STEM scholarships to students at Augsburg University, Century College, Minneapolis College, and Normandale Community College.

submitted by truaxm@augsburg.edu

In celebration of StepUP’s 25th anniversary, we are recognizing 25 StepUP alumni who have made outstanding contributions to their communities and the cause of recovery. We are calling for nominations to honor these alumni at our 25th anniversary gala on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. the Radisson Blu–Mall of America with the “25 in 25 Outstanding StepUP Alumni” awards.

If you know of a StepUP alum who deserves to be recognized, please fill out this short form. You may also nominate yourself.

Nomination criteria

Nominations are due by 11:59 p.m. Central on Friday, March 24, 2023

The StepUP Gala Committee will determine award recipients

Award recipients will be announced by Friday, March 31, 2023

You may nominate yourself or another StepUP alumnus

Anyone who participated in the StepUP program as a student is eligible to be nominated; nominees do not need to have graduated/completed StepUP or graduated from Augsburg

You may nominate more than one person (you need to fill the form out for each person)

You may nominate someone anonymously or publicly

Current StepUP students are not eligible

Nominees should represent a member of the StepUP community who has made a meaningful difference in the lives of others

You should be able to provide examples of ways that the nominee has demonstrated leadership skills, such as within their community, their career, and/or their recovery

For questions, contact Martha Truax at 651-261-9646 or truaxm@augsburg.edu

Prior to the gala

Award recipients will be interviewed and asked to provide a short biography and photo to share in marketing and promotional materials

At the gala

A special pre-Gala reception will be held for award recipients and their guests
Award recipients will be recognized in printed programs and on stage at the Gala
Due to time constraints, individual award recipients will not be able to speak on stage.

Click here to nominate someone

submitted by hardaker@augsburg.edu

Deciding which courses to take this fall? Check out Augsburg’s own study abroad program to South Africa & Namibia – and get free airfare!

“Decolonizing the Mind: Racial and Environmental Justice” offers Auggies the opportunity to deconstruct environmental and racial injustices felt today by examining the legacies of apartheid and colonization. You will learn from local organizations, community members, and others who call South Africa or Namibia home.

This program is perfect for students who enjoy experiential, hands-on learning. You can use all your financial aid and receive an automatic $1,500 Travel Grant!

Highlights include:

*Travel to two countries (South Africa and Namibia) in one semester – all included in the program price!
*Complete graduation requirements (LAF’s) in: Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Search for Meaning II, Recreational Wellness, and your Augsburg Experience
*[Optional] internships for hands-on work experience in a local organization

Apply by April 1st to join the fall 2023 cohort and receive free airfare for this program!

Learn More and Apply

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Level up your fall semester –Study Abroad in Northern Ireland

*** Earn 16 credits and stay on track to graduate

*** Complete an internship – a stellar addition to your resume!

*** Complete your Augsburg Experience Requirement

*** Live at Ulster University’s Magee Campus, alongside other international, Irish and UK students

*** Travel around Northern Ireland as part of the semester experience

*** Use your financial aid, and Auggies get an additional $1,500 CGEE Travel Grant for this program

Apply by April 1st for the Fall 2023 Cohort, and get FREE AIRFARE to the program!

Contac the Study Abroad & Away office with questions or advising: abroad@augsburg.edu

Learn More and Apply Today

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

03/16/2023: Program Assistant – TRIO/SSS
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999893763284-program-assistant-trio-sss
03/16/2023: Financial Aid Counselor
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999893716011-financial-aid-counselor
03/10/2023: Academic Technologist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999892366543-academic-technologist
03/10/2023: Accounts Payable Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999892323053-accounts-payable-specialist
03/10/2023: Associate Director of Finance and Event Operations
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999892316909-associate-director-of-finance-and-event-operations

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submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

Position Summary: Coordinate departmental services and programming for TRIO/Student Support Services. Supervision of 1-2 student workers, oversee data entry and data management, coordinate communication and execution of events on and off campus, administer ongoing operations of office.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

– Office Management: day to day office management including reception, supplies, files, scheduling, communication/ correspondence, outreach, forms, documents, equipment lending.

– Data Management: maintain student information in Agresso and Student Access databases, manage data reports for the department, university and Annual Performance Report to the U.S. Department of Education.

– Communication Flow: implement and manage strategies for Summer Bridge and academic year program outreach, including recruitment and communication with 500+ admitted students, and communication with current students.

– Student Employees: recruit, hire, train and supervise student worker office staff. Maintain training documents and reference manuals.

– Events Coordination: organize and implement logistics for student program events, meetings, and activities for groups of 6 – 75 people.

ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

– Professional development training, represent department at orientations, committees, events.

– All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor.

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submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

03/13/2023: Student: Facilities and Grounds Assistant, Spring 2023
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999893011569-student-facilities-and-grounds-assistant-spring-2023

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submitted by christe@augsburg.edu

Campus Life has extended the deadline for Leadership Awards Nominations and the Senior Leadership Society! The new deadline for both forms is Tuesday, March 21st at 8 a.m.

Students and staff may nominate individuals and organizations for many different awards. Clubs and organizations, as well as individual students are encouraged to self-nominate!

The Augsburg Senior Leadership Society application allows seniors for eligibility of the Linda Schrempp Alberg Endowed Leadership Award, which has a cash prize of $500, as well as the Marina Christensen Justice Award, which is presented at commencement.

Please find links to these forms below and email campuslife@augsburg.edu with any questions!

Augsburg Leadership Awards Nominations: https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/start/576313

Augsburg Senior Leadership Society Application: https://augsburg.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/start/577212

submitted by simmonst@augsburg.edu

My name is Tori Simmons, and I’m an Urban Studies Senior. My research project attempts to understand how support services provided by Augsburg University benefit seniors as they prepare for their lives after graduation. The research question seeks an answer to the definition of success, from the perspective of students and the staff that are supporting them. This research justifies the entry level positions that college graduates should be able to attain based on the skills that employers, from my research, are saying that graduates do not have.

There’s a gap between graduate employability and career preparedness. This research will help locate where that gap lies, in an attempt to bridge it, and better prepare Augsburg seniors for employment upon graduation. Previous research studies have evaluated student success from the perspective of students and their relationships with their advisors. Studies have also sought employers to know what they are looking for when hiring for entry level positions at their organization. This research will apply the skills that employers are looking for and evaluate if Augsburg students are employable.

Participants will be asked to read a document of consent to participate and answer up to 22 questions if they are a student or 14 questions if they are a student support service staff member.

Participants will not receive direct benefits because there aren’t any incentives, but they will receive indirect benefits, such as, improving student success and the betterment of student support services at Augsburg University. The potential risks for participating in this study are that it may challenge participants to think deeply about their experiences and may awaken passionate feelings from answering questions pertaining to their experiences.

If you’re interested in participating, then click on the link in the description box below, or email my professor James A Vela-McConnel, Ph.D. at (velamcco@augsburg.edu) with questions.

https://augsburg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b72yRTjj3GqAx9k