Wednesday, October 25, 2023

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Come learn about Leadership Studies by taking LS 205 Introduction to Leadership Studies.
Whether or not you have formal leadership experience, this course will benefit all students by bringing out your strengths and opening doors to new opportunities. If you already see yourself as a leader, you will get stronger. If you do not see yourself as a leader, by the end of the program, you will discover that you have all it takes to be a leader!

This course is the introduction to the minor in Leadership Studies and helps build communication skills and cultural competency skills. Check it out! All are welcome to sign up for the course–Monday and Wednesday night 3:10-4:50.

https://www.augsburg.edu/mal/degree-pathways-dual-degree-options/undergraduate-leadership-studies-minor/

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Need an Augsburg Experience and want to work in the community? AIS 304 Engaging Community is the course for you.
This course connects your research interests and your desire to work with BIPOC communities, organizations, and neighborhoods in Minneapolis/St. Paul. During the semester you do research into an area you are passionate about and we partner with a number of organizations and communities in community-based learning. This type of learning provides students with the opportunity to connect their gifts, skills, and interests with an organization, group, or issue. Your work informs our classroom discussions and course work while also giving back to the community in valuable and reciprocal ways.
Course meets T-Th 12-1:40 and fulfills an Augsburg Experience.

submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu

IT this week we are saying farewell to Matt Schornstein (’04) who has been in the department since 2004. Matt has led our infrastructure team since 2011. He and his team run the IT you use daily but don’t see — WiFi, wired networks, servers. Matt has led that team through over a decade of incredible growth and change in technologies. And with the shared services agreement in 2016, he added Luther Seminary’s network to what he oversaw.

We appreciate all that Matt has accomplished and he will be sorely missed. Matt’s last day is Friday the 27th. We wish him well on his next IT adventure.

We have put together a kudoboard for people to contribute messages to Matt about his time at Augsburg. https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/Fb9iQMfY

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Dear Participant,

My name is Dean Harris, and I am a doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology Department at Augsburg University. I am conducting this study as partial fulfillment of my doctoral degree, with Dr. Patricia Hopkins-Smith as my advisor.

You are being invited to participate in a research study on investigating influences of intrapersonal factors on the relationship between casual sex and mental health. If you agree to this study, I will ask you to complete a survey via Qualtrics. This survey will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. After completing all the survey questions, you will be invited, if you wish, to provide contact information to enter in the raffle to win one of three $50 gift card prizes, and/or emailed the results at the end of the study’s conclusion.
If you have any questions now or later, you may contact me, Dean Harris at 612-239-2534 or harrisdd@augsburg.edu. You can also contact my advisor, Dr. Patricia Hopkins-Smith at 612-330-1567 or hopkinss@augsburg.edu. If you contact me or my advisor, understand that your anonymity cannot be guaranteed; however, if you decide to participate, your data will not be connected to your name. If you have questions about your rights as a research subject or want to discuss problems/complaints about the research study, send an email to IRB@augsburg.edu.

https://augsburg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5ANvH5hb20LWqIm

Sincerely,
Dean Harris
Doctoral Student in Clinical Psychology Department at Augsburg University Harrisdd@augsburg.edu
612-239-2534

Survey Link

submitted by connell@augsburg.edu

Winter ice skating lessons for adults and kids begin Nov. 6th. The Figure Skating Club of Minneapolis provides weekly lessons at Augsburg Ice Arena Mondays – 6:30- 7:30pm, Thursdays – 6:30 – 7:30pm or Saturdays 9:45 – 11:15am. For more information, please contact learntoskate@fscmpls.org

https://www.fscmpls.org/learn-to-skate

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 $5,000 per semester. 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, data science, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
– Within 5 semesters of graduating with a STEM degree as of Spring 2024 (graduating by May ‘26)
– Major GPA of 2.75 or higher
– 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: Tuesday, November 28th at 11:59pm
Faculty reference deadline: Wednesday, December 6th (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-d7cca4474e2
For more information, go to: https://www.augsburg.edu/stem/prism/
Questions? Contact: stem@augsburg.edu

The PRISM Scholarship Program is funded through NSF Award #2030638 through August 2025. Scholarships awarded Fall 2025 and beyond are contingent on continued funding.

Funding for PRISM is provided through the National Science Foundation (NSF) S-STEM program which provides support for high-achieving STEM students with financial need at Augsburg University, Century College, Minneapolis College, and Normandale Community College.

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*Please note corrected Open Enrollment end date*

Open Enrollment, the annual period when benefits-eligible employees make their benefit choices for the coming year, begins Monday, November 6 and continues through Monday, November 20. This is the only time of year when you may elect or change your benefits, unless you experience a qualifying life event.

All benefits-eligible employees are encouraged to attend open enrollment information sessions. The first session will be held on Wednesday, November 1 at 11:00 a.m. in Oren Gateway Center, Room 100. We will have virtual sessions available as well.

The 2024 Benefit Guide will be available soon, watch A-mail for the announcement.

Mark your calendar to attend the following information sessions. Zoom links will be provided via A-mail.

11/1, 11:00 a.m. – General Open Enrollment Session, OGC Room 100
11/2, 1:00 p.m. – HSA/FSA Education Session, Virtual
11/6, 9:00 a.m. – General Open Enrollment Session, Virtual
11/9, 8:00 a.m. – General Open Enrollment Session, Virtual
11/14, 3:00 p.m. – General Open Enrollment Session, OGC Room 100

Add these events to your google calendar! Visit the HR website (https://sites.augsburg.edu/hr/) and add the Payroll and Benefits calendar.

Email hr@augsburg.edu with any questions about these events.

submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu

Please join CWC team for this week Wellness Wednesday October 25th from 10:30am-11:30 – Pumpkin carving/painting.

*Limited Supplies*

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

10/19/2023: Staff Accountant
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999938235387-staff-accountant
10/18/2023: Director of TRIO/Student Support Services
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999938096358-director-of-trio-student-support-services
10/17/2023: 2nd Shift Custodian (Part-Time)
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999937884013-2nd-shift-custodian-part-time-
10/17/2023: Athletics Graduate Assistant
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999937810473-athletics-graduate-assistant
10/17/2023: Human Resources Coordinator
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999937801631-human-resources-coordinator

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

10/23/2023: Student: Marketing Graphic Design Assistant
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999939265565-student-marketing-graphic-design-assistant

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