Wednesday, March 22, 2023

submitted by cswanson@augsburg.edu

Searching for student jobs–both on campus and off campus–just got easier! One link takes you to both:

The Augsburg Student Employment link will take you to on-campus and work study jobs managed through Augsburg HR/Student Employment.

The Handshake link will take you to off-campus jobs, post-graduation employment opportunities, internships, employer contacts, and events on Handshake. (This also includes jobs with Dining Services and the Bookstore, which are managed through outside vendors.)

Search Student Employment and Handshake

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 froehlic@augsburg.edu

¿Quiere marcar una diferencia y promover el uso del español para los jóvenes? El Minnesota Urban Debate League está buscando jueces para el debate en español!

El debate empodera a los jóvenes a ser líderes en sus comunidades por el debate competitivo.
Pagamos $55 por torneo para juzgar el debate en español con el MN Urban Debate League. No necesita experiencia en el debate – proveemos entrenamiento antes de cada torneo.

Buscamos jueces entre las 4:00 pm y las 6:30 pm el:

jueves, 30 de marzo (Roosevelt High School)
jueves, 13 de abril (Washburn High School)
jueves, 20 de abril (Highland Park High School)
jueves, 27 de abril (Roosevelt High School)
jueves, 4 de mayo (Augsburg University)
jueves, 11 de mayo (Augsburg University)

Haga clic aquí para inscribirse. https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/

Por favor, comparta este email con sus colegas, amigos, clientes, y comunidad. Si tiene alguna pregunta, puede mandar un correo electrónico a udlvolunteers@augsburg.edu.
¡Esperamos escuchar de usted pronto!

submitted by schacht5@augsburg.edu

This research study (IRB #: 2022-32-03) is designed to compare two different skill-building training programs that may help college students develop adjustment-related skills. You are eligible to participate if you are a current Augsburg undergraduate student.

If you decide to participate, you will be asked to come to our Augsburg Psychology research laboratory for 4 sessions over the course of one month. The sessions include an initial orientation meeting and three sessions focused on one of two skills-building programs (you will be randomly assigned to one of the two–like a flip of a coin). Both programs involve mini-informational videos as well as experiential activities for you to complete. We will also have you complete a few personality measures. You will be assigned a peer coach who will work with you as progress through the study and guide you through the study components. Each of the sessions will last approximately 30 to 45 minutes. Finally, we will check in one last time 3-months after the study is over for a brief online survey.

Participants will receive up to $35 for their participation. $5 for each of the first three sessions, and $10 for both the fourth session and the 3 month follow-up. Alternatively, Augsburg University Psychology students will receive up to $25 and 4 research credits.

To participate, please complete this participant inquiry form: https://tinyurl.com/Skill-Building

The researchers conducting this study are part of the Identity and Well-being Research Lab at Augsburg University (iwellLab@augsburg.edu or 612-656-6560), directed by Dr. Alex Ajayi, Assistant Professor of Psychology (E-mail: ajayi@augsburg.edu, Phone: 612-330-1146). If you have questions or concerns, you may contact us via the emails and phone numbers specified above.

Please consider forwarding this to other individuals who may meet the criteria for participation. Thank you for your consideration!

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

We Need YOUR Help To Judge Upcoming East African Debate Tournaments!

The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to middle and high school students. We have an upcoming opportunity for folks who want to earn extra money while doing good for the community.

The East African Debate season is coming soon! In this program, middle and high school students from the East African community debate a topic they choose that is central to their identity and life in the Twin Cities.

We are seeking judges to volunteer in person on weeknights in schools across the Twin Cities, paid $55 per tournament. The East African Debate tournaments will be held on Tuesday, April 25th and Tuesday, May 9th. Please sign up on these dates to initiate the signup process!

https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

The Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, is seeking judges for our final middle school debate tournament of the season. Students from across the metro area will come together to compete in our Citywide Championship and gain important academic skills along the way.

The tournament will be held at St. Paul Central High School from 3:30-7:00 on Thursday, March 23rd. No debate experience? No problem. We’ll train you before the tournament.

We will pay you $55 to judge for us, but you can also choose to volunteer if you want to count it toward service hours.

Sign up here! https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/

submitted by tarisl@augsburg.edu

The Bonner Community Leaders (BCL) program is a part of a nationally recognized network of leadership and scholarship programs through the Bonner Foundation. Augsburg BCL is an intentionally diverse cohort of 20-25 students who commit to doing civic and community-based work and contribute to building a more just world, working in and with communities surrounding Augsburg University. BCL is ideally a 4-year program (students with at least 2 years left at Augsburg are welcome to apply), where students build deep relationships with a cohort of justice-minded peers and staff who support them throughout their academic journey. BCL contributes to Augsburg’s mission to educate students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers and responsible leaders.

For more information about the national network of Bonner programs, visit the national Bonner Foundation site.

*Some Bonner Leaders do further leadership development through the academic study of leadership in the Leadership Studies Minor.

Apply Here

submitted by tilton@augsburg.edu

Representatives from True Friends will be on campus today, March 22nd from 10:30am-12:30pm in the lobby of the Christensen Center.

True Friends is a nonprofit organization providing life-changing experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities. Our programs include camp, respite, retreats, team building, therapy and adaptive riding, and travel; serving over 25,000 individuals annually. With locations near Maple Lake, Annandale, Eden Prairie and Bemidji, we serve individuals in Minnesota and throughout the United States.

Representatives are looking to hire students! Whether it is preparing delicious meals, ensuring a comfortable and clean cabin to call home, planning engaging activities, or providing quality health care, every True Friends employee contributes largely to the overall success of the mission of our organization.

You can check out our website at http://www.truefriends.org

Strommen Center for Meaningful Work

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Deciding on which courses to take this fall? Why not take your classes at Augsburg’s study abroad program in beautiful Cuernavaca, Mexico!

The fall-semester program “Liberal Arts, Migration and Social Change” offers Auggies the opportunity to Study Spanish and learn about migration and transnationality from Mexicans who are organizing for positive social change in their communities. You will learn from local organizations, community members, and others who call Mexico home.

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

Lots of course choices include options for graduation requirements (LAFs) in:
– Humanities
– Social and Behavioral Sciences
– Modern Language
– Search for Meaning II
– Natural Science (w/Lab)
– Recreational Wellness,

* Complete your Augsburg Experience

* Included excursions around Mexico all included in the program fees!

* [Optional] internships for hands-on work experience in a local organization (Spanish language required)

*Spend your fall semester away from the chill of October, November, and early December in “the City of Eternal Springtime” in Mexico! Program dates for fall are August 25 to December 10, 2023.

Apply by April 1st to join the fall 2023 cohort for this amazing study abroad program!

Learn more and apply

submitted by millerk4@augsburg.edu

Hello Everyone,

This year the CWC created the Mental Health Task force. Augsburg Day Student Government works on this committee to ensure that student needs are being advocated for in each meeting and in each wellness motion made in the committee.

The first major thing that we would like to do is get feedback from as many students as possible on the current state of wellness on campus. Below I have linked a survey that we created to gather the information that we would like.

The survey is a little lengthy but should take only a few minutes and it will be completely anonymous. Your feedback is vital to understanding a more diverse perspective on Augsburg wellness.

If you have any questions on the survey or issues accessing you can reach out to Kalista Miller the ADSG representative at millerk4@augsburg.edu

https://forms.gle/h9y6YecMcMc2kP3j9

submitted by matz@augsburg.edu

Do you, or an Augsburg colleague, have a significant piece of recent scholarship? If so, we want to hear about it. Please tell us about the scholarly accomplishment by completing the scholarship reporting form (this form is also linked on the CTL webpage). We hope to raise awareness of the good work our colleagues are producing.

scholarship reporting form

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

03/20/2023: Seasonal Assistant Men’s Hockey Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999894275543-seasonal-assistant-men-s-hockey-coach
03/20/2023: Lead Custodian
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999894209696-lead-custodian
03/17/2023: Education Graduate Program Coordinator
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999893958423-education-graduate-program-coordinator
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

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submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

Summary of Position

Assists the Head Coach with the organization and administration of all aspects of the sport program, including coaching and training, student-athlete retention, advising, mentoring and recruiting prospective student-athletes.

Primary Responsibilities

– Instruct student-athletes on physical health, team concepts, safety, and sport-specific skills on both an individual and team basis

– Identify and recruit talented and qualified prospective student-athletes according to the program recruiting plan.

– Teach, advise and mentor student-athletes on life-skills.

– Create sport-specific practice and game/meet plans, analyze film and facilitate team meetings.

Additional Responsibilities

– Assist with monitoring and supporting academic progress of student-athletes/teams to exceed athletic department standards

– Assist with maintaining acceptable student-athlete retention rates to the team and/or institution

– Assist with budget management, fundraising, travel planning and program organization

– Assist with Alumni/parent communication and involvement, including organizing events as appropriate

– Assist with organizing and participating in team community-service event(s)

– Assist with camps and clinics

– All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).

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submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

03/20/2023: Student: Sabo Center- Environmental Stewardship Coordinator
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999894225658-student-sabo-center-environmental-stewardship-coordinator

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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