Author: farrisr

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

01/20/2023: Maintenance Operator
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999879884478-maintenance-operator
01/20/2023: Area Coordinator, Residence Life
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999879882962-area-coordinator-residence-life
01/19/2023: Director of Advancement Services
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999879419378-director-of-advancement-services
01/18/2023: Accounts Payable Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999879194081-accounts-payable-specialist

Search Augsburg Job Postings

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The NASA Space Grant scholarship program supports the advancement of academically focused undergraduates seeking professional careers in the natural sciences, especially Space Physics & Engineering, Mathematics, and Science/Mathematics Education.

This competitive program awards up to 6 scholarships for Spring 2023 (totaling $8000), in the following areas:
Emerging Scholarship (Sophomore-Senior): Scholarships of $1000 to encourage students whose course of study shows progress in meeting the criteria of this scholarship program.
Enhanced Scholarship (Sophomore-Senior): Scholarships of $2000 to support students who have shown considerable progress in meeting the criteria of this scholarship program.

Strong candidates for the grant will be students who…
are a sophomore, junior, or senior majoring in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science, pre-Engineering, or Mathematics/Science Education;
can demonstrate strong academic performance and leadership within their major area; and
show an interest in contributing to NASA’s mission.

The application deadline is Monday, January 30, at 11:59PM. To learn more about this scholarship and how to apply, visit https://www.augsburg.edu/stem/opportunities/research-opportunities/nasa/

If you have any questions, please reach out to Ben Stottrup at stottrup@augsburg.edu.

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 aoki@augsburg.edu

The Department of Critical Race and Ethnicity Studies will be hosting Dr. Richard Breaux, a candidate for our Black Studies position. Members of the Augsburg community are invited to hear Dr. Johnson give a presentation of his scholarship this Thursday.

WHEN: 8:45-9:45 AM, Thursday, January 26
WHERE: Oren Gateway Center, Room 103

submitted by leedoua@augsburg.edu

The marketing and communication department is looking for students to participate in photoshoots around campus throughout the year. If you are interested in participating in photoshoots for print and digital materials for Augsburg University, please submit the Photoshoot Sign-Up Form. Whenever students are needed, you will receive an email.

Photoshoot Sign-Up Form

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With extensive experience in both print and digital media, the marketing and communication department helps all campus offices and departments achieve their marketing and communication goals. We can help with website updates, flyers, brochures, and assets to support your department, office, or event.

To help us help you meet your goals, please submit a request using the Project Management Request link: https://augsburg.ignite.inmotionnow.com/.

Visit the marketing and communication page to learn more about how to submit a work request, how to proof a project, and help answer questions about Augsburg’s branding.

Visit the marketing and communications webpage.

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Augsburg Campus Ministries invites you to participate in an alternative spring break trip to New Orleans, Louisiana. While in New Orleans, we will be partnering with Rebuilding New Orleans Together, an organization whose goal is to improve the quality of life of low-income homeowners, particularly those who are elderly, disabled, veterans, or single head of households with minor children. We will be repairing homes and will have time to explore the city!
Registration: Registration is open for Alternative Spring Break. $100 fee due upon registration
Registration Process:
Complete registration form 2023 Registration
Bring $100 registration fee and copy of health insurance card to Janice Dames in Campus Ministry Office, 104 Foss
Dates of Trip: March 11-18, 2023
Destination: New Orleans, Louisiana
Cost: $275, includes lodging, transportation, and most meals. Please register by February 17, 2023. Please let us know if the cost presents a barrier to participation for you.
Sponsored By: Campus Ministry
Questions: Contact Pastoral Intern, Hannah Sackett at sacketth@augsburg.edu or Pastor John Schwehn at schwehn@augsburg.edu or stop by Campus Ministries in Foss 104
The trip is available as an Augsburg Experience. Please indicate on the online registration form if you would like this to be an Augsburg Experience and contact Pastor John Schwehn.

Stop by the Alternative Spring Table in Christensen this morning. Pastor John and Hannah Sackett will be available for questions from 9:00 to 11 am this morning.

ASB registration form

submitted by allang@augsburg.edu

Paul Vang, Pan-Asian Student Services Program Manager, joined the Department of Multicultural Life on Monday, January 23rd. Please stop by his office in Oyate Commons, Christensen Center Suite 2A or send him an email, vangpa@augsburg.edu, to welcome him to Augsburg University!

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We are scheduled to change out the printers in the Copy Center this Wednesday 1/25/2023. This may delay being able to do some print request. Please plan accordingly and give extra time for your print request. Our normal turnaround time is 24 business hours.

The new Copy Center hours are now 7:30 am to 4 pm, Monday thru Friday.

Copy Center

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Hey Everyone! ShareShop is having bagels and cheese on Wednesday come visit! We are located at the old science hall in room Science 8B.

submitted by pearsong@augsburg.edu

URGO SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM: All disciplines welcome
The URGO Summer Research Program is an 11-week, on-campus program (May 15th – July 28th) where students are funded to conduct research with a faculty mentor. Students receive support throughout the research process from their faculty mentor, a Speaker Series, and weekly seminars with fellow researchers. URGO provides full-time summer researchers (400 hours) with a $6,000 stipend and housing discount while half-time researchers (200 hours) receive a $3,000 stipend and a housing discount.

URGO SUMMER RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIPS
URGO also provides funding for students to work for a professor as a research assistant on an ongoing research project. This is a 100-hour commitment over the course of the summer and comes with a $1,500 stipend. This is an excellent opportunity to try out research for the first time or focus on a specific aspect of a research project.

Phase 1 of the applications are due February 9th at 11:59 PM, so start talking with your faculty members to learn about what research or creative activity is going on in your department!

If you have questions, email urgo@augsburg.edu

URGO On-Campus Research

submitted by freder@augsburg.edu

Hello all staff, faculty and student staff:

2022 W-2 forms will be mailed by January 31st, 2022. Please allow 7-10 days for postal delivery before requesting a replacement copy.

Please note, due to the processing deadlines for the W-2, we will not be able to change the address on file for your W-2 as of 1/20/2023. Please allow 7-10 days for postal delivery before requesting a replacement copy.

Electronic access through Inside Augsburg:
Current Student Employees: Inside Augsburg > Records and Registration > Student Employment Pay Record.
Current Faculty/Staff Employees: Inside Augsburg > Administrative Tasks > Agresso Web.

Access Online or Request A Copy

You may also walk-in to the Human Resources department and request a copy in person with a valid photo ID. Walk-in hours during February are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, or by appointment.

submitted by aoki@augsburg.edu

If you attended the presentation of CRES candidate Dr. Jajuan Johnson on January 19 and did not already get a link to a feedback form, please use this one to share your thoughts. Thanks.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfaIuwZoNjnlfJyYo73ZFd4IrH4ygmCtCZeC6ditQAVmiUIAw/viewform?usp=share_link

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 tinsleyy@augsburg.edu

Hey Everyone! ShareShop will be officially opening next week. ShareShop will be open on Mondays 10-2, Wednesday 1-4, Thursday 2-3:30 and Friday 11:30-3. Come visit we will have bagels and cheese! Also follow our instagram for updates @Sustainable_AugsburgU

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

01/19/2023: Director of Advancement Services
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999879419378-director-of-advancement-services
01/18/2023: Accounts Payable Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999879194081-accounts-payable-specialist

Search Augsburg Job Postings

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Are you looking for a part-time job? Stop by and visit with the following employers.

Tuesday, January 24th – 10:30-12:30 – lobby of the Christensen Center

*College Possible, one of the largest college access and success programs in the country, is now recruiting for several AmeriCorps service positions in the metro area. These roles offer an unique opportunity to join a national movement to eliminate educational inequity while gaining valuable professional experience that can transfer into any career path. As an AmeriCorps member, graduating students will join a community of leaders more than a million strong. The position is posted on Handshake under College Possible Job ID #7120291

Wednesday, January 25th – 10:30-12:30 – lobby of the Christensen Center

*St. Paul Public Schools, Discovery Club – Do you want to work with kids and gain valuable work experience in a fun and safe environment? Our Discovery Club school-age child care program offers great part-time and full-time job opportunities. No evenings, no weekends, $15.75 per hour. Saint Paul Public Schools is in search of quality staff for part-time work in our Discovery Club child care program. Learn more at spps.org/discoveryclub

Strommen Center for Meaningful Work (Career & Internship Office)

submitted by weber3@augsburg.edu

This blog post is the first of many that will showcase the various ways we see vocation lived out on a daily basis in the lives and work of our Augsburg colleagues and our neighbors in the Cedar-Riverside and Seward neighborhoods.

By vocation we mean the ways we are compelled, empowered, challenged, freed, and responsible to show up (individually and collectively) in ways that help our neighbors and neighborhoods thrive. We believe every individual and every institution experiences a vocational tug.

Augsburg University – as an institution – is committed to being an engaged neighbor with the Cedar-Riverside, Seward, and Phillips neighborhoods. Many would say this has always been central to Augsburg’s mission and identity, but our practices and frameworks for showing up as a compassionate and helpful neighbor have changed over time. This change is a necessity if one is truly committed to working towards the common good with their neighbors.

This is a story about how Augsburg does the work of becoming and being an engaged neighbor. We’re grateful to Steve Peacock for leading this work on behalf of Augsburg in such a gentle, humble, and consistent way. Check out the latest blog post to read the story.

Christensen Center for Vocation Blog

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URGO SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM: All disciplines welcome
The URGO Summer Research Program is an 11-week, on-campus program (May 15th – July 28th) where students are funded to conduct research with a faculty mentor. Students receive support throughout the research process from their faculty mentor, a Speaker Series, and weekly seminars with fellow researchers. URGO provides full-time summer researchers (400 hours) with a $6,000 stipend and housing discount while half-time researchers (200 hours) receive a $3,000 stipend and a housing discount.

URGO SUMMER RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIPS
URGO also provides funding for students to work for a professor as a research assistant on an ongoing research project. This is a 100-hour commitment over the course of the summer and comes with a $1,500 stipend. This is an excellent opportunity to try out research for the first time or focus on a specific aspect of a research project.

Phase 1 of the applications are due February 9th at 11:59 PM, so start talking with your faculty members to learn about what research or creative activity is going on in your department!

If you have questions, email urgo@augsburg.edu

URGO On-Campus Research

submitted by huertag@augsburg.edu

Campus Kitchen will be hosting a Fried Rice Workshop Today 01/23 at 4:30 PM in Hagfors 108. There will a vegetarian options for those who need it. Please RSVP in the link below. Everyone is welcomed.

Spring semester is here and the Campus Cupboard’s hours have been updated. We are excited to announce that we will be open more days! Come and grab some groceries today. We are located in Anderson 26.

Spring Semester Cupboard Shopping Hours:
Mon: 1-6pm
Tue: 1-6pm
Wed: 1-7pm
Thu: 1-6pm
Fri: 11am-3:30pm
Sat: 10am-12pm

FRIED RICE WORKSHOP RSVP

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Campus Cupboard is excited to present our new online ordering form! Fill out the Google form to request non-perishable items. Such as hygiene, household, canned food, etc. The request will take less than 7 days to be fulfilled. Once your order is done we will place it outside Anderson 26 (where the cupboard is located) and send you a confirmation email. After the order is completed you can pick it up whenever you’re available. In order to identify your order we will write down your student ID # on the bag. We will try to update the form as frequently as possible. Remember this is just for shelf-stable items, you must come shop during open hours or appointment for perishables.

Online Ordering

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Get your art PUBLISHED: Literary & Arts submission NOW OPEN for Thó Wiŋ Magazine!

Hello,
Thó Wiŋ Magazine and I am so excited to tell you that SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN!
Are you an artist or writer who wants to have your work published? Well, here’s your chance.
Thó Wiŋ Magazine is curating our annual literary and arts publication. This opportunity is open to anyone and everyone: students, faculty, staff, and anyone else in the Augsburg community so tell your friends to submit something too. We accept art of all kinds and skill levels: poetry, fiction, nonfiction, screenwriting/playwriting, other prose, visual arts including painting, photography, graphic design, drawing, multi-media, photographs of sculptures or ceramics. We can even create and print QR codes for short films, animation, video, or music. If your kind of art isn’t listed, submit it anyway! We like arts from all cultures and all skill levels. If you create art in another language, submit that too (but maybe include a translation with it to make it more accessible to us English monolinguals). We especially encourage artists with marginalized identities to submit their art so we can uplift your voices! Thó Wiŋ Magazine will put a printed book together and distribute on campus for free. You can submit up to five different works across any genre. Submissions will close FEBRUARY 1st. Visit https://twmagazine.submittable.com/submit
Hit me up if you have any questions, jensen11@augsburg.edu or TWMagazine@augsburg.edu
Jack Jensen 🙂

Submit your art and/or writing HERE

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

01/18/2023: Accounts Payable Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999879194081-accounts-payable-specialist
01/12/2023: 3rd Shift Custodian
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999878009146-3rd-shift-custodian

Search Augsburg Job Postings

submitted by carlson2@augsburg.edu

Local mental health support center (RECLAIM) is offering a BIPOC support group for individuals ages 18-25 who identify as LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC. The purpose of the group is to gather and build community; process and explore intersecting identities and experiences, culture, and heritage; unlearn dominant narratives while recognizing distinct BIPOC histories; and commit to personal and collective healing. RECLAIM also offers individual, family, and couples therapy services. For more information email services@reclaim.care.

RECLAIM

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 tinsleyy@augsburg.edu

Hey Everyone! ShareShop’s grand opening for Spring semester will be on Monday at 10! Opening hours will be Monday from 10-2, Wednesday 1-4, Thursday 2-3:30 & Friday 11:30-3. Come visit there will be bagels and cheese!

submitted by slater@augsburg.edu

Please submit any benefits and payroll change forms by 12:00pm Today, 1/20 to be processed for the Friday, 1/27 pay date. This includes stipends, and all change forms for benefits, FSA, HSA, retirement, direct deposit and tax withholding forms, for example.

Supervisors: Please approve timesheets by today at 4:30PM.

If you have any questions, please email payroll@augsburg.edu.
Thank you so much!
Your HR and Payroll Team

Human Resources Website

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Augsburg Campus Ministries invites you to participate in an alternative spring break trip to New Orleans, Louisiana. While in New Orleans, we will be partnering with Rebuilding New Orleans Together, an organization whose goal is to improve the quality of life of low-income homeowners, particularly those who are elderly, disabled, veterans, or single head of households with minor children. We will be repairing homes and will have time to explore the city!
Registration: Registration is open for Alternative Spring Break. $100 fee due upon registration
Registration Process:
Complete registration form 2023 Registration
Bring $100 registration fee and copy of health insurance card to Janice Dames in Campus Ministry Office, 104 Foss
Dates of Trip: March 11-18, 2023
Destination: New Orleans, Louisiana
Cost: $275, includes lodging, transportation, and most meals. Please register by February 17, 2023. Please let us know if the cost presents a barrier to participation for you.
Sponsored By: Campus Ministry
Questions: Contact Pastoral Intern, Hannah Sackett at sacketth@augsburg.edu or Pastor John Schwehn at schwehn@augsburg.edu or stop by Campus Ministries in Foss 104
The trip is available as an Augsburg Experience. Please indicate on the online registration form if you would like this to be an Augsburg Experience and contact Pastor John Schwehn.

ASB Registration Form

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

01/12/2023: 3rd Shift Custodian
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999878009146-3rd-shift-custodian
01/11/2023: Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999877630879-director-of-alumni-relations-annual-giving
01/11/2023: Director of Residence Life
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/743999868871951-director-of-residence-life

Search Augsburg Job Postings

submitted by freder@augsburg.edu

All Staff and Faculty: the 2022 W-2s will go out in the mail by January 31st, 2023. Current employees can also access the W-2 on January 31st via Agresso Web.

Please verify your address on your payslip, and update accordingly on the HR website via the address change form(do not email your address update to HR).

Allow 7-10 business days for your W-2 to be received in the mail before requesting a replacement copy.

Electronic access through Inside Augsburg:
Current Student Employees: Inside Augsburg > Records and Registration > Student Employment Pay Record.
Current Faculty/Staff Employees: Inside Augsburg > Administrative Tasks > Agresso Web.

Instructions on how to access your Payslips and W-2

submitted by reederm@augsburg.edu

The NASA Space Grant scholarship program supports the advancement of academically focused undergraduates seeking professional careers in the natural sciences, especially Space Physics & Engineering, Mathematics, and Science/Mathematics Education.

This competitive program awards up to 6 scholarships for Spring 2023 (totaling $8000), in the following areas:
Emerging Scholarship (Sophomore-Senior): Scholarships of $1000 to encourage students whose course of study shows progress in meeting the criteria of this scholarship program.
Enhanced Scholarship (Sophomore-Senior): Scholarships of $2000 to support students who have shown considerable progress in meeting the criteria of this scholarship program.

Strong candidates for the grant will be students who…
are a sophomore, junior, or senior majoring in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science, pre-Engineering, or Mathematics/Science Education;
can demonstrate strong academic performance and leadership within their major area; and
show an interest in contributing to NASA’s mission.

The application deadline is Monday, January 30, at 11:59PM. To learn more about this scholarship and how to apply, visit https://www.augsburg.edu/stem/opportunities/research-opportunities/nasa/

If you have any questions, please reach out to Ben Stottrup at stottrup@augsburg.edu.

submitted by slater@augsburg.edu

Please submit any benefits and payroll change forms by 12:00pm Friday 1/20 to be processed for the Friday, 1/27 pay date. This includes stipends, and all change forms for benefits, FSA, HSA, retirement, direct deposit and tax withholding forms.

Supervisors: Please approve timesheets by Friday.

If you have any questions, email payroll@augsburg.edu.
Thank you so much!
Your HR and Payroll Team

Human Resources Website

submitted by mireaa@augsburg.edu

Hello everyone I am looking for volunteer tutors for youth in Cedar Riverside area ASAP. Close to Augsburg University. Great opportunity for volunteer experience and helping youth in need. Please let me know if you are interested.

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

Volunteer as a Middle School Debate Judge!

The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University provides academic competitive debate to middle and high school students in the Twin Cities. We’re seeking volunteers for the spring season!

Middle school debate judging shifts are now open! No experience? No problem. We will train you. You just need to be able to pass a background check. Debate judges listen to students, provide feedback for them, and choose the winner. In the process, you’ll help students improve their public speaking, argumentation, and academic skills.

Please note that the timing for each shift is 3:30-7:00 PM CST and they are scheduled to be held in person in the Twin Cities Metro (location TBD).

Middle School Debate Shifts

January:
• Tuesday – 1/24/23

February:

• Wednesday 2/1/23
• Thursday 2/2/23
• Tuesday 2/7/2023
• Tuesday 2/14/23
• Wednesday 2/15/23
• Thursday 2/23/23
• Tuesday 2/28/23

March:
• Tuesday 3/7/23
• Wednesday 3/8/23
• Thursday 3/9/23
• Tuesday 3/14/23
• Thursday 3/23/23

Learn more and sign up here! https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/

Plus, stay tuned for our Spanish Debate League & East African Debate opportunities.

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to more than 1,200 Twin Cities students. We’re seeking remote volunteers for the 2023 Spring Semester!

Because many of the students we work with are English language learners, one of the most powerful tools we have to help rookie debaters learn is auditory supplements to our written packets. With these recordings, students at all skill levels will be able to follow along with the text as they read, learn evidence while doing other tasks like doing chores or riding the bus, and rapidly improve their literacy and information retention.

How You Can Help

We are seeking volunteers to record our evidence packets at a conversational pace (120 words per minute). Help us record evidence for the following programs:

• Middle School Policy Debate: Record nonfiction evidence about the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) written in English. Recordings needed by January 27th.

• Spanish Debate League: Record nonfiction evidence about Puerto Rico statehood written in Spanish. Spanish fluency is required. Recordings needed by February 17th.

• East African Debate: Record nonfiction evidence about a topic central to the East African Debate community in the Twin Cities (TBD), written in English. Recordings needed by March 1st.

• Financial Literacy Leadership Debates: Record nonfiction evidence regarding the advantages and disadvantages of banking at a large national institution versus a small, local credit union. Recordings needed by April 1st.

Volunteers need to be able to speak slowly, clearly, and with energy. No special recording equipment is required, although we do ask that you record in a quiet space with minimal distractions. We can edit your audio for you.

Interested? Please contact Rebecca at froehlic@augsburg.edu to let us know, and/or fill out this form: https://forms.gle/j3KeHjxUjpsuvmic6

submitted by aoki@augsburg.edu

The Department of Critical Race and Ethnicity Studies will be hosting Dr. Jajuan Johnson, a candidate for our Black Studies position. Members of the Augsburg community are invited to hear Dr. Johnson give a presentation of his scholarship this Thursday.

WHEN: 2:00-3:00 PM, Thursday, January 19
WHERE: Oren Gateway Center, Room 100

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 hildena@augsburg.edu

Are you a Staff/Faculty member who has studied abroad or away in the past? We want to hear from you!

The Study Abroad and Study Away office is looking to feature Staff and Faculty study abroad stories on our Instagram page with Throwback Thursday posts. These posts are to encourage Augsburg students to study abroad and away!

Check us out on Instagram: global_auggies

Questions? Email abroad@augsburg.edu

Fill out the Google Form here!

submitted by pearsong@augsburg.edu

URGO SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM: All disciplines welcome
The URGO Summer Research Program is an 11-week, on-campus program (May 15th – July 28th) where students are funded to conduct research with a faculty mentor. Students receive support throughout the research process from their faculty mentor, a Speaker Series, and weekly seminars with fellow researchers. URGO provides full-time summer researchers (400 hours) with a $6,000 stipend and housing discount while half-time researchers (200 hours) receive a $3,000 stipend and a housing discount.

URGO SUMMER RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIPS
URGO also provides funding for students to work for a professor as a research assistant on an ongoing research project. This is a 100-hour commitment over the course of the summer and comes with a $1,500 stipend. This is an excellent opportunity to try out research for the first time or focus on a specific aspect of a research project.

Phase 1 of the applications are due February 9th at 11:59 PM, so start talking with your faculty members to learn about what research or creative activity is going on in your department!

If you have questions, email urgo@augsburg.edu

URGO On-Campus Research

submitted by tinsleyy@augsburg.edu

Hey Everyone! ShareShop’s grand opening for Spring semester will be on Monday at 10! Opening hours will be Monday from 10-2, Wednesday 1-4, Thursday 2-3:30 & Friday 11:30-3

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to more than 1,200 Twin Cities students. We’re seeking remote volunteers for the 2023 Spring Semester!

Because many of the students we work with are English language learners, one of the most powerful tools we have to help rookie debaters learn is auditory supplements to our written packets. With these recordings, students at all skill levels will be able to follow along with the text as they read, learn evidence while doing other tasks like doing chores or riding the bus, and rapidly improve their literacy and information retention.

How You Can Help

We are seeking volunteers to record our evidence packets at a conversational pace (120 words per minute). Help us record evidence for the following programs:

• Middle School Policy Debate: Record nonfiction evidence about the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) written in English. Recordings needed by January 27th.

• Spanish Debate League: Record nonfiction evidence about Puerto Rico statehood written in Spanish. Spanish fluency is required. Recordings needed by February 17th.

• East African Debate: Record nonfiction evidence about a topic central to the East African Debate community in the Twin Cities (TBD), written in English. Recordings needed by March 1st.

• Financial Literacy Leadership Debates: Record nonfiction evidence regarding the advantages and disadvantages of banking at a large national institution versus a small, local credit union. Recordings needed by April 1st.

Volunteers need to be able to speak slowly, clearly, and with energy. No special recording equipment is required, although we do ask that you record in a quiet space with minimal distractions. We can edit your audio for you.

Interested? Please contact Rebecca at froehlic@augsburg.edu to let us know, and/or fill out this form: https://forms.gle/j3KeHjxUjpsuvmic6

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