Author: johnsok@augsburg.edu

Postage Increase Happening July 12, 2026

submitted by longj@augsburg.edu

Taking effect July 12, 2026 First Class mail prices are increasing. This does include the First-Class Mail Forever stamp is going from 78 cents to 82 cents. We do have First-Class, Additional ounce stamps and International Forever stamps in Shipping/Receiving if you want to make sure you have some before the price increase.
July 2026 First-Class Mail Prices
Product Current Prices New Prices
Letters (1 ounce) 78 cents 82 cents
Letters (metered 1 ounce) 74 cents 78 cents
Domestic Postcards 61 cents 65 cents
International Postcards $1.70 $1.75
International Letter (1 ounce) $1.70 $1.75

July 2026 Postage Price Changes (USPS Page)

Applying for a Fulbright or Grad School? This Workshop Can Help

submitted by devries@augsburg.edu

Writing a personal statement is a standard part of all applications for Fulbright awards, other major grants and fellowships, and graduate school. But finding the right story line and voice is often hard. What exactly is a personal statement? What does it need to do? And what does a good one look like?

If an application is on your horizon, make time to attend a workshop on writing personal statements. This 90-minute session will help you understand what a personal statement is (and is not) and provide examples to guide and inspire.

Thursday, July 9, 12 noon to 1:30 pm, on Zoom (email me for the link)

I can offer additional options if these times don’t work for your schedule — just contact me to discuss.

~Dr. Jacqueline deVries, Director of Major Grants and Fellowships and Professor of History,

https://us.fulbrightonline.org/

Seeking Asian-American College Students to Participate in a Survey about the Model Minority Myth

submitted by yangss7@augsburg.edu

Hello, my name is ShaShee Yang, and I am a Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about the internalization of Model Minority Myth stereotypes and their impacts on depressive and anxiety symptoms in Asian-American college students. I would love for you to be a part of the study! The study will consist of a brief demographic survey and three standardized questionnaires asking questions about internalization of the Model Minority Myth, current depressive symptoms, and current anxiety symptoms. The entire survey should take approximately 15 to 30 minutes to complete. To thank you for your participation, upon completing the surveys, you will have the option to enter your information in a raffle for one of two $25 Caribou Coffee gift cards. If you are interested in participating, please contact me at the email address listed below. I appreciate you taking the time to consider being a part of my project. If you have any questions, please contact me at yangss7@augsburg.edu.

Survey Link Here

Email Security Improvement on July 7 May Affect 3rd Party Email Sending

submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu

Email phishing campaigns are never ending and as a way to improve our email security we will be implementing something called Sender Policy Framework email authentication (SPF). It’s a way to digitally sign augsburg.edu emails from trusted sources. This makes phishing campaigns inherently untrusted and will help reduce their effectiveness.

We will implement SPF on July 7, 2026.

That means, if you’re using an external system that sends mail for you using your augsburg.edu address as the “From” it may be flagged as suspicious. Depending on the system you use, IT can authenticate the system if it is a legitimate system.

We have been in contact with the departments who use major systems we’re aware of. But we may not know about all of the ones in use. Contact your LFC to get the ball rolling on verifying your external system.

For departments where we have set up a special sending address, like admissions.augsburg.edu or academicsuccess.augsburg.edu, will be unaffected.

We don’t anticipate problems but we’ll be monitoring for issues. Please contact your LFC if your department uses a cloud service that sends email and you notice delivery issues after we implement SPF.

SPAM and Phishing Alert: Fake Email about Research Internship Opportunity

submitted by philldal@augsburg.edu

Please be aware that there is an email scam about a fake opportunity for a research internship using URGO and the Director’s name. This is a SCAM! Please do not fill out anything and report it as spam and phishing. Please note that the Director of URGO would only send these opportunities from the urgo@augsburg.edu web address. The email for the Director is not even the correct Augsburg email, but a fictional gmail account. This has been reported to Augsburg administrators and we have also made an announcement on the URGO Website with a copy of the fake opportunity to warn others.

URGO Website

New Staff Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

06/26/2026: Evening Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000134557440-evening-public-safety-officer
06/26/2026: Public Safety Manager, Department of Public Safety (DPS)
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000134557789-public-safety-manager-department-of-public-safety-dps-

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Paid EEG Research Study – Earn a $40 Target Gift Card

submitted by dammenh@augsburg.edu

You are invited to participate in a paid EEG research study examining brain activity and attention.
Participation involves completing a brief online screening survey first. Eligible students may then be invited to complete an in-person lab session and receive a $40 Target gift
card for participating.
To see if you qualify, please complete the brief screening survey at the link below.
Study details:
 Open to those 18+ years old, right-handed, and have normal or corrected-to-normal
vision.
 Currently enrolled college student
 In-person EEG session on campus if eligible.
 Compensation: $40 Target gift card.
Please complete the survey as soon as possible if you are interested.

EEG Research Study Screening Survey

Back to School Workshops August 26-27: Call for Proposals Now Open

submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu

The Center for Teaching and Learning is pleased to announce that our 2026 Back-to-School Workshops will take place Wednesday, August 26 and Thursday, August 27, 9 am to 4 pm. Wednesday morning will start with all-school welcome & kickoff meetings.

We also invite proposals for professional development sessions from all interested staff and faculty. August workshop sessions typically focus on areas of teaching and learning, including but not limited to: course design and planning, community building, instructional pedagogies, assessment practices, technology enhanced learning practices, student mentoring, and/ or other topics relevant to beginning of the academic year.

Sessions may be 60 minutes or 90 minutes.
All workshops will take place in smart classrooms unless otherwise requested below.
For full consideration, please submit proposals no later than Friday, July 31, 2025, 5 pm. Presenters will be notified by August 7th.

We hope you will consider sharing your best practices with our Augsburg teaching community.

If you have any questions about this form or the CTL Back-to-School Workshops, please contact the CTL Director, Rachel Lloyd at lloydr@augsburg.edu.

Back to School Workshop Proposal

New Staff Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

06/26/2026: Evening Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000134557440-evening-public-safety-officer
06/26/2026: Public Safety Manager, Department of Public Safety (DPS)
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000134557789-public-safety-manager-department-of-public-safety-dps-

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Paid EEG Research Study – Earn a $40 Target Gift Card

submitted by dammenh@augsburg.edu

You are invited to participate in a paid EEG research study examining brain activity and attention.
Participation involves completing a brief online screening survey first. Eligible students may then be invited to complete an in-person lab session and receive a $40 Target gift
card for participating.
To see if you qualify, please complete the brief screening survey at the link below.
Study details:
 Open to those 18+ years old, right-handed, and have normal or corrected-to-normal
vision.
 Currently enrolled college student
 In-person EEG session on campus if eligible.
 Compensation: $40 Target gift card.
Please complete the survey as soon as possible if you are interested.

EEG Research Study Screening Survey

Back to School Workshops August 26-27: Call for Proposals Now Open

submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu

The Center for Teaching and Learning is pleased to announce that our 2026 Back-to-School Workshops will take place Wednesday, August 26 and Thursday, August 27, 9 am to 4 pm. Wednesday morning will start with all-school welcome & kickoff meetings.

We also invite proposals for professional development sessions from all interested staff and faculty. August workshop sessions typically focus on areas of teaching and learning, including but not limited to: course design and planning, community building, instructional pedagogies, assessment practices, technology enhanced learning practices, student mentoring, and/ or other topics relevant to beginning of the academic year.

Sessions may be 60 minutes or 90 minutes.
All workshops will take place in smart classrooms unless otherwise requested below.
For full consideration, please submit proposals no later than Friday, July 31, 2025, 5 pm. Presenters will be notified by August 7th.

We hope you will consider sharing your best practices with our Augsburg teaching community.

If you have any questions about this form or the CTL Back-to-School Workshops, please contact the CTL Director, Rachel Lloyd at lloydr@augsburg.edu.

Back to School Workshop Proposal

What’s Happening on Campus This Week

submitted by events@augsburg.edu

While summer is typically rather quiet on campus, camps, conferences, and academic programming bring their own welcome energy. Here’s some of what’s happening on campus this week:

Week of June 29

TRIO/Student Support Services Summer Bridge | Monday – Thursday
MN Urban Debate League – High School Overnight | Monday – Thursday
MN Urban Debate League – Middle School/High School | Monday – Thursday

New Student Position: Student: Residence Life Desk Assistant, Academic Year 2026-27

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

Desk Assistants are guides and resources for our community members, campus partners, and community stakeholders. Desk Assistants provide information, support, and services for community members and demonstrate high-quality customer service and organization skills.

Responsibilities:

– Be punctual and professional, value customer service, and serve as a community role model by following and enforcing all Residence Life and Augsburg University policies, all responsibilities of the Desk Assistant Job Description, and the Residence Life Staff Code of Ethical Standards.
– Participate in a Front Desk staffing rotation, as assigned. Front Desk responsibilities, include, but are not limited to:
– Provide quality customer service to community members, staff, and visitors;
– Maintain all desk logs and forms
– Maintain all desk amenities available for community member use;
– Share in any other administrative duties or projects assigned by Residence Life professional staff.
– Be familiar with campus and community resources to provide information and referrals to community members.
– Meet regularly with the Community Operations Specialist, and Residence Life team for training, scheduling, and performance evaluation.

– Full participation in staff training before the start of each academic semester, and on a monthly basis throughout each academic semester, is required for all Desk Assistants.

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

View Job Posting

Timely Warning: Attempted Burglary

submitted by publicsafety@augsburg.edu

In compliance with the “Timely Warning” provision of the federal Jeanne Clery Campus Security Act, Augsburg University Department of Public Safety is giving notice of a situation that represents a serious or continuing threat to students and employees of the University. This timely warning aims to provide information to aid the Augsburg community in protecting themselves after a report of a serious crime.

REPORTED OFFENSE: ATTEMPTED BURGLARY
On 06/28/2026 at approximately 5:54 a.m., the Department of Public Safety received a report of a burglary in progress that occurred outside of a dorm room in Luther Hall. An Augsburg student reported that a male was peeking in her door and ran off after the student called for her roommate. There is no suspect information at this time.

STATUS
DPS is currently investigating this incident. Anyone who may have information regarding this incident is urged to contact DPS at 612-330-1717.

Visit the DPS website for more information on this timely warning.

Reminder: Keep Valuables Out of Sight in Your Vehicle

submitted by publicsafety@augsburg.edu

The Department of Public Safety has received a few reports related to motor vehicle break-ins in the area in recent days. As a reminder, to discourage vehicle break-ins and theft:

— Do not leave valuables such as computers, cell phones, or backpacks in your vehicle.
— Do not leave cash, coins, credit cards, auto registration or other important papers in plain view or in the glove compartment.
— Whenever possible, bring valuables with you once you have parked your car. If you can’t bring them with you, lock all valuables in the trunk and out of sight.
— Always roll up windows, close the sunroof, and lock your doors before leaving your vehicle.

For assistance or to report suspicious activity, contact the Department of Public Safety at (612) 330-1717.

Crime Prevention and Safety Tips

Last Day for Writing Contest

submitted by starckl@augsburg.edu

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. The new deadline is TONIGHT at 11:59 p.m. See below for more details.

“Dance Inspired By You” –

Threads Dance Project is holding an open call for community stories to celebrate our fifteen-year anniversary of telling stories of the human condition, often grounded in social justice. The extension deadline is Friday, June 26th, 2026.

Threads Dance Project Artistic/Executive Director, Karen Charles, is continuing this tradition, but in an expanded way, by calling on the community to create stories based on photographs that will form the basis of a new work, “Tell Me A Story”.

Threads is seeking Twin Cities-based artists, writers, and community members who want their words to come to life. Winning submissions will receive a $500.00 cash prize and have their work transformed into dance as part of our fall “Love Evolving” Anniversary Show.

Learn more and submit here!

Vehicle Safety Tips

submitted by publicsafety@augsburg.edu

The Department of Public Safety has received a few reports related to motor vehicle break-ins in the area in recent days. As a reminder, to discourage vehicle break-ins and theft:

— Do not leave valuables such as computers, cell phones, or backpacks in your vehicle.
— Do not leave cash, coins, credit cards, auto registration or other important papers in plain view or in the glove compartment.
— Whenever possible, bring valuables with you once you have parked your car. If you can’t bring them with you, lock all valuables in the trunk and out of sight.
— Always roll up windows, close the sunroof, and lock your doors before leaving your vehicle.

For assistance or to report suspicious activity, contact the Department of Public Safety at (612) 330-1717.

Crime Prevention and Safety Tips

Applying for a Fulbright or Grad School? This Workshop Can Help

submitted by devries@augsburg.edu

Writing a personal statement is a standard part of all applications for Fulbright awards, other major grants and fellowships, and graduate school. But finding the right story line and voice is often hard. What exactly is a personal statement? What does it need to do? And what does a good one look like?

If an application is on your horizon, make time to attend a workshop on writing personal statements. This 90-minute session will help you understand what a personal statement is (and is not) and provide examples to guide and inspire.

Tuesday, June 30, 7 to 8:30 pm, on Zoom (email me for the link)
Thursday, July 9, 12 noon to 1:30 pm, on Zoom (email me for the link)

I can offer additional options if these times don’t work for your schedule — just contact me to discuss.

~Dr. Jacqueline deVries, Director of Major Grants and Fellowships and Professor of History,

https://us.fulbrightonline.org/

Paid EEG Research Study – Earn a $40 Target Gift Card

submitted by dammenh@augsburg.edu

You are invited to participate in a paid EEG research study examining brain activity and attention.
Participation involves completing a brief online screening survey first. Eligible students may then be invited to complete an in-person lab session and receive a $40 Target gift
card for participating.
To see if you qualify, please complete the brief screening survey at the link below.
Study details:
 Open to those 18+ years old, right-handed, and have normal or corrected-to-normal
vision.
 Currently enrolled college student
 In-person EEG session on campus if eligible.
 Compensation: $40 Target gift card.
Please complete the survey as soon as possible if you are interested.

EEG Research Study Screening Survey

New Staff Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

06/18/2026: Maintenance Operator
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000132930524-maintenance-operator
06/18/2026: Associate Director of Admissions, PSEO
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000132929289-associate-director-of-admissions-pseo-

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Email Security Improvement on July 7 May Affect 3rd Party Email Sending

submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu

Email phishing campaigns are never ending and as a way to improve our email security we will be implementing something called Sender Policy Framework email authentication (SPF). It’s a way to digitally sign augsburg.edu emails from trusted sources. This makes phishing campaigns inherently untrusted and will help reduce their effectiveness.

We will implement SPF on July 7, 2026.

That means, if you’re using an external system that sends mail for you using your augsburg.edu address as the “From” it may be flagged as suspicious. Depending on the system you use, IT can authenticate the system if it is a legitimate system.

We have been in contact with the departments who use major systems we’re aware of. But we may not know about all of the ones in use. Contact your LFC to get the ball rolling on verifying your external system.

For departments where we have set up a special sending address, like admissions.augsburg.edu or academicsuccess.augsburg.edu, will be unaffected.

We don’t anticipate problems but we’ll be monitoring for issues. Please contact your LFC if your department uses a cloud service that sends email and you notice delivery issues after we implement SPF.

Seeking Asian-American College Students to Participate in a Survey about the Model Minority Myth

submitted by yangss7@augsburg.edu

Hello, my name is ShaShee Yang, and I am a Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about the internalization of Model Minority Myth stereotypes and their impacts on depressive and anxiety symptoms in Asian-American college students. I would love for you to be a part of the study! The study will consist of a brief demographic survey and three standardized questionnaires asking questions about internalization of the Model Minority Myth, current depressive symptoms, and current anxiety symptoms. The entire survey should take approximately 15 to 30 minutes to complete. To thank you for your participation, upon completing the surveys, you will have the option to enter your information in a raffle for one of two $25 Caribou Coffee gift cards. If you are interested in participating, please contact me at the email address listed below. I appreciate you taking the time to consider being a part of my project. If you have any questions, please contact me at yangss7@augsburg.edu.

Survey Link Here

Applying for a Fulbright or Grad School? This Workshop Can Help

submitted by devries@augsburg.edu

Writing a personal statement is a standard part of all applications for Fulbright awards, other major grants and fellowships, and graduate school. But finding the right story line and voice is often hard. What exactly is a personal statement? What does it need to do? And what does a good one look like?

If an application is on your horizon, make time to attend a workshop on writing personal statements. This 90-minute session will help you understand what a personal statement is (and is not) and provide examples to guide and inspire.

Tuesday, June 30, 7 to 8:30 pm, on Zoom (email me for the link)
Thursday, July 9, 12 noon to 1:30 pm, on Zoom (email me for the link)

I can offer additional options if these times don’t work for your schedule — just contact me to discuss.

~Dr. Jacqueline deVries, Director of Major Grants and Fellowships and Professor of History, <devries@augsburg.edu>

https://us.fulbrightonline.org/

New Staff Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

06/18/2026: Maintenance Operator
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000132930524-maintenance-operator
06/18/2026: Associate Director of Admissions, PSEO
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000132929289-associate-director-of-admissions-pseo-

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Paid EEG Research Study – Earn a $40 Target Gift Card

submitted by dammenh@augsburg.edu

You are invited to participate in a paid EEG research study examining brain activity and attention.
Participation involves completing a brief online screening survey first. Eligible students may then be invited to complete an in-person lab session and receive a $40 Target gift
card for participating.
To see if you qualify, please complete the brief screening survey at the link below.
Study details:
 Open to those 18+ years old, right-handed, and have normal or corrected-to-normal
vision.
 Currently enrolled college student
 In-person EEG session on campus if eligible.
 Compensation: $40 Target gift card.
Please complete the survey as soon as possible if you are interested.

EEG Research Study Screening Survey

Seeking Asian-American College Students to Participate in a Survey about the Model Minority Myth

submitted by yangss7@augsburg.edu

Hello, my name is ShaShee Yang, and I am a Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about the internalization of Model Minority Myth stereotypes and their impacts on depressive and anxiety symptoms in Asian-American college students. I would love for you to be a part of the study! The study will consist of a brief demographic survey and three standardized questionnaires asking questions about internalization of the Model Minority Myth, current depressive symptoms, and current anxiety symptoms. The entire survey should take approximately 15 to 30 minutes to complete. To thank you for your participation, upon completing the surveys, you will have the option to enter your information in a raffle for one of two $25 Caribou Coffee gift cards. If you are interested in participating, please contact me at the email address listed below. I appreciate you taking the time to consider being a part of my project. If you have any questions, please contact me at yangss7@augsburg.edu.

Survey Link Here

Paid EEG Research Study – Earn a $40 Target Gift Card

submitted by dammenh@augsburg.edu

You are invited to participate in a paid EEG research study examining brain activity and attention.
Participation involves completing a brief online screening survey first. Eligible students may then be invited to complete an in-person lab session and receive a $40 Target gift
card for participating.
To see if you qualify, please complete the brief screening survey at the link below.
Study details:
 Open to those 18+ years old, right-handed, and have normal or corrected-to-normal
vision.
 Currently enrolled college student
 In-person EEG session on campus if eligible.
 Compensation: $40 Target gift card.
Please complete the survey as soon as possible if you are interested.

EEG Research Study Screening Survey

Applying for a Fulbright or Grad School? This Workshop Can Help

submitted by devries@augsburg.edu

Writing a personal statement is a standard part of all applications for Fulbright awards, other major grants and fellowships, and graduate school. But finding the right story line and voice is often hard. What exactly is a personal statement? What does it need to do? And what does a good one look like?

If an application is on your horizon, make time to attend a workshop on writing personal statements. This 90-minute session will help you understand what a personal statement is (and is not) and provide examples to guide and inspire.

Wednesday, June 24, 12 noon to 1:30 pm, in Hagfors 151
Tuesday, June 30, 7 to 8:30 pm, on Zoom (email me for the link)
Thursday, July 9, 12 noon to 1:30 pm, on Zoom (email me for the link)

I can offer additional options if these times don’t work for your schedule — just contact me to discuss.

~Dr. Jacqueline deVries, Director of Major Grants and Fellowships and Professor of History, <devries@augsburg.edu>

https://us.fulbrightonline.org/

Email Security Improvement on July 7 May Affect 3rd Party Email Sending

submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu

Email phishing campaigns are never ending and as a way to improve our email security we will be implementing something called Sender Policy Framework email authentication (SPF). It’s a way to digitally sign augsburg.edu emails from trusted sources. This makes phishing campaigns inherently untrusted and will help reduce their effectiveness.

We will implement SPF on July 7, 2026.

That means, if you’re using an external system that sends mail for you using your augsburg.edu address as the “From” it may be flagged as suspicious. Depending on the system you use, IT can authenticate the system if it is a legitimate system.

We have been in contact with the departments who use major systems we’re aware of. But we may not know about all of the ones in use. Contact your LFC to get the ball rolling on verifying your external system.

For departments where we have set up a special sending address, like admissions.augsburg.edu or academicsuccess.augsburg.edu, will be unaffected.

We don’t anticipate problems but we’ll be monitoring for issues. Please contact your LFC if your department uses a cloud service that sends email and you notice delivery issues after we implement SPF.

Safety Reminder: Don’t Leave Valuables in Your Vehicle

submitted by publicsafety@augsburg.edu

The Department of Public Safety has received a few reports related to motor vehicle break-ins in the area in recent days. As a reminder, to discourage vehicle break-ins and theft:

— Do not leave valuables such as computers, cell phones, or backpacks in your vehicle.
— Do not leave cash, coins, credit cards, auto registration or other important papers in plain view or in the glove compartment.
— Whenever possible, bring valuables with you once you have parked your car. If you can’t bring them with you, lock all valuables in the trunk and out of sight.
— Always roll up windows, close the sunroof, and lock your doors before leaving your vehicle.

For assistance or to report suspicious activity, contact the Department of Public Safety at (612) 330-1717.

Crime Prevention and Safety Tips

New Staff Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

06/18/2026: Maintenance Operator
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000132930524-maintenance-operator
06/18/2026: Associate Director of Admissions, PSEO
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000132929289-associate-director-of-admissions-pseo-

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Violins of Hope: Voices of Hope and Resilience TODAY

submitted by bergmanr@augsburg.edu

Presented by the Minnesota JCC in collaboration with the Minnesota Sinfonia, the community is invited to experience Violins of Hope, a collection of restored string instruments once played by Jewish musicians—many of whom later perished in the Holocaust. Thanks to the generosity of Diane and Paul Jacobson, on Tuesday, June 23, Augsburg University’s Music Department in the Schwartz School of the Arts will host a symposium, chamber concert, community dinner, and orchestra concert highlighting Jewish-themed music in remembrance of the millions of Jews murdered during the Holocaust. Presenters include faculty from Augsburg University, University of Minnesota, and Carleton College, and the Minnesota Sinfonia.

Event Schedule:

2:00–4:00 PM – Symposium (Sateren)
4:15–5:00 PM – Chamber Music Concert (Sateren)
5:15–6:30 PM – Cocktail Hour / Dinner (Foss)
6:45 PM – Pre-concert Lecture (Sateren)
7:30 PM – MN Sinfonia Concert (Hoversten)

All events are free and open to the public. For more information and to register, please see the link below.

We hope you’ll join us for this unique and moving experience.

https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/augsburg/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzQ2NA==

Invitation to Participate in a Research Study in Effects of Stretching

submitted by loro@augsburg.edu

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
Sign up here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15t4BSj_mML-vcrVdnD2D7XqFuDXY1oaO2S8jDpos74k/edit

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15t4BSj_mML-vcrVdnD2D7XqFuDXY1oaO2S8jDpos74k/edit

Applying for a Fulbright or Grad School? This Workshop Can Help

submitted by devries@augsburg.edu

Writing a personal statement is a standard part of all applications for Fulbright awards, other major grants and fellowships, and graduate school. But finding the right story line and voice is often hard. What exactly is a personal statement? What does it need to do? And what does a good one look like?

If an application is on your horizon, make time to attend a workshop on writing personal statements. This 90-minute session will help you understand what a personal statement is (and is not) and provide examples to guide and inspire.

Thursday, June 24, 12 noon to 1:30 pm, in Hagfors 151
Tuesday, June 30, 7 to 8:30 pm, on Zoom (email me for the link)
Thursday, July 9, 12 noon to 1:30 pm, on Zoom (email me for the link)

I can offer additional options if these times don’t work for your schedule — just contact me to discuss.

~Dr. Jacqueline deVries, Director of Major Grants and Fellowships and Professor of History, <devries@augsburg.edu>

https://us.fulbrightonline.org/

Paid EEG Research Study – Earn a $40 Target Gift Card

submitted by dammenh@augsburg.edu

You are invited to participate in a paid EEG research study examining brain activity and attention.
Participation involves completing a brief online screening survey first. Eligible students may then be invited to complete an in-person lab session and receive a $40 Target gift
card for participating.
To see if you qualify, please complete the brief screening survey at the link below.
Study details:
 Open to those 18+ years old, right-handed, and have normal or corrected-to-normal
vision.
 In-person EEG session on campus if eligible.
 Compensation: $40 Target gift card.
Please complete the survey as soon as possible if you are interested.

EEG Research Study Screening Survey

Welcome Summer Bridge Class of 2026

submitted by rodrig@augsburg.edu

This week, we have new first year Auggies start their university life with the 2026 TRIO/SSS Summer Bridge program. This four-week, intensive, residential and academic learning community is offered to incoming first-year students who then participate in TRIO/SSS all four years at Augsburg.

Starting Sunday, June 21 through Thursday, July 16, Summer Bridge students will complete two courses; SOC 277: Introduction to Criminology & COM111:Navigating the Hidden Curriculum of Higher Education. In addition, students will learn about university resources, develop academic skills, and participate in social and cultural activities to develop a strong sense of community through learning and living together.

Summer Bridge and TRIO/ Student Support Services are jointly funded by the U.S. Department of Education and Augsburg University. Great appreciation goes to campus partners* who continue to help make this program a huge success every year!

*Special kudos to staff in Campus Life and SOAR, Residence Life, Academic Advising, Student Financial Services, Registrar, Undergraduate Admissions, CLASS Disability Resources, The Dean’s Office, University Events, Dining Services, Campus Ministry and Professor Nathan Erickson who is willing to teach Introduction to criminology for the program.

TRIO Student Support Services Summer Bridge Program

Seeking Asian-American College Students to Participate in a Survey about the Model Minority Myth

submitted by yangss7@augsburg.edu

Hello, my name is ShaShee Yang, and I am a Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about the internalization of Model Minority Myth stereotypes and their impacts on depressive and anxiety symptoms in Asian-American college students. I would love for you to be a part of the study! The study will consist of a brief demographic survey and three standardized questionnaires asking questions about internalization of the Model Minority Myth, current depressive symptoms, and current anxiety symptoms. The entire survey should take approximately 15 to 30 minutes to complete. To thank you for your participation, upon completing the surveys, you will have the option to enter your information in a raffle for one of two $25 Caribou Coffee gift cards. If you are interested in participating, please contact me at the email address listed below. I appreciate you taking the time to consider being a part of my project. If you have any questions, please contact me at yangss7@augsburg.edu.

Survey Link Here

Staff Senate Update

submitted by cliftonk@augsburg.edu

Congrats to our new Staff Senate Members on their election. And many thanks to all those who were nominated. We appreciate your willingness to serve.

New Members:
Ian Heseltine
Rachelle Joplin
Alexander-Paul Ogbeide
Savannah Smith

And, many thanks to the returning members of Staff Senate for the 2026-27 Academic Year.

Returning Members:
Marcus Carrigan
Lisa Eizenga
Izzy Rankin
Cruz Rodriguez

Watch Amail for future Staff Senate Activities this Fall. Feel free to reach out to staffsenate@augsburg.edu anytime with questions.

New Staff Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

06/18/2026: Maintenance Operator
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000132930524-maintenance-operator
06/18/2026: Associate Director of Admissions, PSEO
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000132929289-associate-director-of-admissions-pseo-

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Postage Increase Happening July 12

submitted by longj@augsburg.edu

Taking effect July 12, 2026, First Class mail prices are increasing. This does include the First-Class Mail Forever stamp is going from 78 cents to 82 cents. We do have First-Class, Additional ounce stamps and International Forever stamps in Shipping/Receiving if you want to make sure you have some before the price increase.
July 2026 First-Class Mail Prices
Product Current Prices New Prices
Letters (1 ounce) 78 cents 82 cents
Letters (metered 1 ounce) 74 cents 78 cents
Domestic Postcards 61 cents 65 cents
International Postcards $1.70 $1.75
International Letter (1 ounce) $1.70 $1.75

July 2026 Postage Price Changes (USPS Page)

Invitation to Participate in a Research Study in Effects of Stretching

submitted by loro@augsburg.edu

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
Sign up here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15t4BSj_mML-vcrVdnD2D7XqFuDXY1oaO2S8jDpos74k/edit

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15t4BSj_mML-vcrVdnD2D7XqFuDXY1oaO2S8jDpos74k/edit

Applying for a Fulbright or Grad School? This Workshop Can Help

submitted by devries@augsburg.edu

Writing a personal statement is a standard part of all applications for Fulbright awards, other major grants and fellowships, and graduate school. But finding the right story line and voice is often hard. What exactly is a personal statement? What does it need to do? And what does a good one look like?

If an application is on your horizon, make time to attend a workshop on writing personal statements. This 90-minute session will help you understand what a personal statement is (and is not) and provide examples to guide and inspire.

Thursday, June 24, 12 noon to 1:30 pm, in Hagfors 151
Tuesday, June 30, 7 to 8:30 pm, on Zoom (email me for the link)
Thursday, July 9, 12 noon to 1:30 pm, on Zoom (email me for the link)

I can offer additional options if these times don’t work for your schedule — just contact me to discuss.

~Dr. Jacqueline deVries, Director of Major Grants and Fellowships and Professor of History,

https://us.fulbrightonline.org/

Passphrase Syncing Between Augnet and Microsoft

submitted by harpern1@augsburg.edu

Augsburg Faculty, Staff, and Students,
Augsburg is turning on passphrase syncing between Microsoft and AugNet accounts on Wednesday, June 24th.
This means your AugNet passphrase will sync with your Microsoft account. After this change, the same passphrase you use for your AugNet will also be used for your Microsoft Office 365 Online account, making the sign-in experience more consistent across Augsburg systems.
What this means for you:

-This change affects how you sign-in to Office365 products. Augsburg owned computers license Office products differently and do not require you to authenticate.
-Your AugNet passphrase and Microsoft passphrase will match.
-When you change your AugNet passphrase, that change will also sync to your Microsoft account.
-You do not need to take any action right now unless prompted to update your AugNet passphrase.

Please continue signing in like normal. If you have trouble logging in after this change, students should contact the Augsburg TechDesk for support (techdesk@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1400) while Faculty and Staff should contact their LFC.
Thank you,
User Support Team

Paid EEG Research Study – Earn a $40 Target Gift Card

submitted by dammenh@augsburg.edu

You are invited to participate in a paid EEG research study examining brain activity and attention.
Participation involves completing a brief online screening survey first. Eligible students may then be invited to complete an in-person lab session and receive a $40 Target gift
card for participating.
To see if you qualify, please complete the brief screening survey at the link below.
Study details:
 Open to those 18+ years old, right-handed, and have normal or corrected-to-normal
vision.
 In-person EEG session on campus if eligible.
 Compensation: $40 Target gift card.
Please complete the survey as soon as possible if you are interested.

EEG Research Study Screening Survey

New Staff Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

06/18/2026: Maintenance Operator
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000132930524-maintenance-operator
06/18/2026: Associate Director of Admissions, PSEO
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000132929289-associate-director-of-admissions-pseo-

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Invitation to Participate in a Research Study in Effects of Stretching

submitted by loro@augsburg.edu

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
Sign up here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15t4BSj_mML-vcrVdnD2D7XqFuDXY1oaO2S8jDpos74k/edit

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15t4BSj_mML-vcrVdnD2D7XqFuDXY1oaO2S8jDpos74k/edit

Volunteers Needed for AUGSEM Videos

submitted by ayalam@augsburg.edu

We are looking for student volunteers to participate in AUGSEM videos and share their experiences. This is a great opportunity to help showcase the program and provide insight for future students.

If you are interested in participating or would like more information, please reach out to [ayalam@augsburg.edu](mailto:ayalam@augsburg.edu).

We look forward to hearing from you!

ayalam@augsburg.edu

Welcome Summer Bridge Class of 2026

submitted by rodrig@augsburg.edu

Next week, twelve new Auggies start their university life with the 2026 TRIO/SSS Summer Bridge program. This four-week, intensive, residential and academic learning community is offered to incoming first-year students who then participate in TRIO/SSS all four years at Augsburg.

Starting Sunday, June 21 through Thursday, July 16, Summer Bridge students will complete two courses; SOC 277: Introduction to Criminology & COM111:Navigating the Hidden Curriculum of Higher Education. In addition, students will learn about university resources, develop academic skills, and participate in social and cultural activities to develop a strong sense of community through learning and living together.

Summer Bridge and TRIO/ Student Support Services are jointly funded by the U.S. Department of Education and Augsburg University. Great appreciation goes to campus partners* who continue to help make this program a huge success every year!

*Special kudos to staff in Campus Life and SOAR, Residence Life, Academic Advising, Student Financial Services, Registrar, Undergraduate Admissions, CLASS Disability Resources, The Dean’s Office, University Events, Dining Services, Campus Ministry and Professor Nathan Erickson who is willing to teach Introduction to Criminology for the program.

TRIO/SSS Summer Bridge Program

Applying for a Fulbright or Grad School? This Workshop Can Help

submitted by devries@augsburg.edu

Writing a personal statement is a standard part of all applications for Fulbright awards, other major grants and fellowships, and graduate school. But finding the right story line and voice is often hard. What exactly is a personal statement? What does it need to do? And what does a good one look like?

If an application is on your horizon, make time to attend a workshop on writing personal statements. This 90-minute workshop will help you understand what a personal statement is (and is not) and provide examples to guide and inspire.

Thursday, June 24, 12 noon to 1:30 pm, in Hagfors 151
Tuesday, June 30, 7 to 8:30 pm, on Zoom (email me for the link)
Thursday, July 9, 12 noon to 1:30 pm, on Zoom (email me for the link)

I can offer additional options if these times don’t work for your schedule — just contact me to discuss.

~Dr. Jacqueline deVries, Director of Major Grants and Fellowships and Professor of History, <devries@augsburg.edu>

https://us.fulbrightonline.org/

Seeking Asian-American College Students to Participate in a Survey about the Model Minority Myth

submitted by yangss7@augsburg.edu

Hello, my name is ShaShee Yang, and I am a Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about the internalization of Model Minority Myth stereotypes and their impacts on depressive and anxiety symptoms in Asian-American college students. I would love for you to be a part of the study! The study will consist of a brief demographic survey and three standardized questionnaires asking questions about internalization of the Model Minority Myth, current depressive symptoms, and current anxiety symptoms. The entire survey should take approximately 15 to 30 minutes to complete. To thank you for your participation, upon completing the surveys, you will have the option to enter your information in a raffle for one of two $25 Caribou Coffee gift cards. If you are interested in participating, please contact me at the email address listed below. I appreciate you taking the time to consider being a part of my project. If you have any questions, please contact me at yangss7@augsburg.edu.

Survey Link Here

Paid EEG Research Study – Earn a $40 Target Gift Card

submitted by dammenh@augsburg.edu

You are invited to participate in a paid EEG research study examining brain activity and attention.
Participation involves completing a brief online screening survey first. Eligible students may then be invited to complete an in-person lab session and receive a $40 Target gift
card for participating.
To see if you qualify, please complete the brief screening survey at the link below.
Study details:
 Open to those 18+ years old, right-handed, and have normal or corrected-to-normal
vision.
 In-person EEG session on campus if eligible.
 Compensation: $40 Target gift card.
Please complete the survey as soon as possible if you are interested.

EEG Research Study Screening Survey

Staff Senate Election — Cast Your Vote by EOD June 18

submitted by cliftonk@augsburg.edu

Four seats are open on the Staff Senate. Please review the nominee information and vote for up to four candidates in the Staff Senate Election Form.

This form closes at end of day on Thursday, June 18th. Elected senators will be notified and given the opportunity to accept or decline.

Questions? Email staffsenate@augsburg.edu.

Staff Senate Election Form

Staff Senate Election Form

Paid EEG Research Study – Earn a $40 Target Gift Card

submitted by dammenh@augsburg.edu

You are invited to participate in a paid EEG research study examining brain activity and attention.
Participation involves completing a brief online screening survey first. Eligible students may then be invited to complete an in-person lab session and receive a $40 Target gift
card for participating.
To see if you qualify, please complete the brief screening survey at the link below.
Study details:
 Open to those 18+ years old, right-handed, and have normal or corrected-to-normal
vision.
 In-person EEG session on campus if eligible.
 Compensation: $40 Target gift card.
Please complete the survey as soon as possible if you are interested.

EEG Research Study Screening Survey

A Farewell Celebration for Librarian Tanya TODAY

submitted by fillbran@augsburg.edu

Please join us on the street level of the Lindell Library this afternoon, Wednesday, June 17th, from 1-2:30pm to bid a fond farewell to Tanya Gunkel, our School of Business Instruction and Outreach Librarian. There will be snacks, games, and celebration of Tanya and all the wonderful work she has done at Augsburg!
We look forward to seeing you!

Invitation to Participate in a Research Study in Effects of Stretching

submitted by loro@augsburg.edu

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
Sign up here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15t4BSj_mML-vcrVdnD2D7XqFuDXY1oaO2S8jDpos74k/edit

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15t4BSj_mML-vcrVdnD2D7XqFuDXY1oaO2S8jDpos74k/edit

Seeking Asian-American College Students to Participate in a Survey about the Model Minority Myth

submitted by yangss7@augsburg.edu

Hello, my name is ShaShee Yang, and I am a Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about the internalization of Model Minority Myth stereotypes and their impacts on depressive and anxiety symptoms in Asian-American college students. I would love for you to be a part of the study! The study will consist of a brief demographic survey and three standardized questionnaires asking questions about internalization of the Model Minority Myth, current depressive symptoms, and current anxiety symptoms. The entire survey should take approximately 15 to 30 minutes to complete. To thank you for your participation, upon completing the surveys, you will have the option to enter your information in a raffle for one of two $25 Caribou Coffee gift cards. If you are interested in participating, please contact me at the email address listed below. I appreciate you taking the time to consider being a part of my project. If you have any questions, please contact me at yangss7@augsburg.edu.

Survey Link Here

Invitation to Participate in a Research Study in Effects of Stretching

submitted by loro@augsburg.edu

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
Sign up here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15t4BSj_mML-vcrVdnD2D7XqFuDXY1oaO2S8jDpos74k/edit

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15t4BSj_mML-vcrVdnD2D7XqFuDXY1oaO2S8jDpos74k/edit

Staff Senate Election — Cast Your Vote by June 18

submitted by cliftonk@augsburg.edu

Four seats are open on the Staff Senate. Please review the nominee information and vote for up to four candidates in the Staff Senate Election Form.

This form closes at end of day on Thursday, June 18th. Elected senators will be notified and given the opportunity to accept or decline.

Questions? Email staffsenate@augsburg.edu.

Staff Senate Election Form

Staff Senate Election Form

A Farewell Celebration for Librarian Tanya, Wednesday, June 17

submitted by fillbran@augsburg.edu

Please join us on the street level of the Lindell Library on Wednesday, June 17th, from 1-2:30pm to bid a fond farewell to Tanya Gunkel, our School of Business Instruction and Outreach Librarian. There will be snacks, games, and celebration of Tanya and all the wonderful work she has done at Augsburg!
We look forward to seeing you!

Paid EEG Research Study – Earn a $40 Target Gift Card

submitted by dammenh@augsburg.edu

You are invited to participate in a paid EEG research study examining brain activity and attention.
Participation involves completing a brief online screening survey first. Eligible students may then be invited to complete an in-person lab session and receive a $40 Target gift
card for participating.
To see if you qualify, please complete the brief screening survey at the link below.
Study details:
 Open to those 18+ years old, right-handed, and have normal or corrected-to-normal
vision.
 In-person EEG session on campus if eligible.
 Compensation: $40 Target gift card.
Please complete the survey as soon as possible if you are interested.

EEG Research Study Screening Survey

Invitation to Participate in a Research Study in Effects of Stretching

submitted by loro@augsburg.edu

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
Sign up here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15t4BSj_mML-vcrVdnD2D7XqFuDXY1oaO2S8jDpos74k/edit

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15t4BSj_mML-vcrVdnD2D7XqFuDXY1oaO2S8jDpos74k/edit

Paid EEG Research Study – Earn a $40 Target Gift Card

submitted by dammenh@augsburg.edu

You are invited to participate in a paid EEG research study examining brain activity and attention.
Participation involves completing a brief online screening survey first. Eligible students may then be invited to complete an in-person lab session and receive a $40 Target gift
card for participating.
To see if you qualify, please complete the brief screening survey at the link below.
Study details:
 Open to those 18+ years old, right-handed, and have normal or corrected-to-normal
vision.
 In-person EEG session on campus if eligible.
 Compensation: $40 Target gift card.
Please complete the survey as soon as possible if you are interested.

EEG Research Study Screening Survey

New Staff Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

06/08/2026: Electronic Resources and Outreach Librarian
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000130851169-electronic-resources-and-outreach-librarian
06/05/2026: Instruction & Outreach Librarian
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000130544220-instruction-outreach-librarian-

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Staff Senate Election — Cast Your Vote by June 18

submitted by cliftonk@augsburg.edu

Four seats are open on the Staff Senate. Please review the nominee information and vote for up to four candidates in the Staff Senate Election Form.

This form closes at end of day on Thursday, June 18th. Elected senators will be notified and given the opportunity to accept or decline.

Questions? Email staffsenate@augsburg.edu.

Staff Senate Election Form

Staff Senate Election Form

Seeking Asian-American College Students to Participate in a Survey about the Model Minority Myth

submitted by yangss7@augsburg.edu

Hello, my name is ShaShee Yang, and I am a Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about the internalization of Model Minority Myth stereotypes and their impacts on depressive and anxiety symptoms in Asian-American college students. I would love for you to be a part of the study! The study will consist of a brief demographic survey and three standardized questionnaires asking questions about internalization of the Model Minority Myth, current depressive symptoms, and current anxiety symptoms. The entire survey should take approximately 15 to 30 minutes to complete. To thank you for your participation, upon completing the surveys, you will have the option to enter your information in a raffle for one of two $25 Caribou Coffee gift cards. If you are interested in participating, please contact me at the email address listed below. I appreciate you taking the time to consider being a part of my project. If you have any questions, please contact me at yangss7@augsburg.edu.

Survey Link Here

Invitation to Participate in a Research Study in Effects of Stretching

submitted by loro@augsburg.edu

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
Sign up here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15t4BSj_mML-vcrVdnD2D7XqFuDXY1oaO2S8jDpos74k/edit

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Year-End May 31, 2026, Deadline Is June 12

submitted by stepanek@augsburg.edu

Invoices, Expense Reports and Payment Authorization Forms

Please submit invoices, expense reports, payment authorization forms, etc. for goods or services received on or before May 31, 2026 by Friday, June 12, 2026. All expenses need to have proper coding and approvals. Please email invoices to accountspayableaugsburg.edu or drop them off at the Business Office, Science Building Suite 137.

If you have not received an invoice from a vendor for goods or services received or delivered by May 31, please contact Carole Kampf (kampf@augsburg.edu X1260) by Friday, June 12, 2026.

Checks and Cash

If you have checks and cash that need to be deposited for Fiscal year 2026, please bring to the Business Office, Science Building Suite 137 by Friday June 5, 2026.

Our office is open to the public Tuesday through Fridays 8:00am to 3:00pm.

Thank you for your prompt attention and cooperation!

A Farewell Celebration for Librarian Tanya, Wednesday, June 17

submitted by fillbran@augsburg.edu

Please join us on the street level of the Lindell Library next Wednesday, June 17th, from 1-2:30pm to bid a fond farewell to Tanya Gunkel, our School of Business liaison and Instruction and Outreach Librarian. There will be snacks, games, and celebration of Tanya and all the wonderful work she has done at Augsburg!
We look forward to seeing you!

The Sabo Center Is Expanding—Furniture Donations Needed

submitted by smithff2@augsburg.edu

The Sabo Center is looking for couches and comfortable chairs for the office to help accommodate the many student workers and interns who will be joining us this year.
If you are getting rid of any furniture, please send us a picture. We would be happy to see if we can arrange a pickup.
If you have any questions or furniture to donate, please reach out:
Fiona Smith
Smithff2@augsburg.edu

Paid EEG Research Study – Earn a $40 Target Gift Card

submitted by dammenh@augsburg.edu

You are invited to participate in a paid EEG research study examining brain activity and attention.
Participation involves completing a brief online screening survey first. Eligible students may then be invited to complete an in-person lab session and receive a $40 Target gift
card for participating.
To see if you qualify, please complete the brief screening survey at the link below.
Study details:
 Open to those 18+ years old, right-handed, and have normal or corrected-to-normal
vision.
 In-person EEG session on campus if eligible.
 Compensation: $40 Target gift card.
Please complete the survey as soon as possible if you are interested.

EEG Research Study Screening Survey

Volunteer Opportunity at Frogtown Farm

submitted by smithff2@augsburg.edu

Frogtown Farm is opening for the summer growing season! Augsburg’s Campus Cupboard is part of the Cross Campus Food Access Coalition, alongside Hamline University and St. Catherine University. Together, we maintain a shared plot at Frogtown Farm, where the produce we grow and harvest is donated back to food access programs on our campuses. Volunteer with Campus Kitchen this season to support local food production, strengthen campus food access efforts, and take part in advancing food sovereignty.

We meet weekly, and transportation is provided. All are welcome, no farming experience needed to volunteer. Fill out the link attached to sign up!

Every other Tuesday starting June 16th (7:30-9:30am)
Every other Thursday starting June 25th (4:30-7:30pm)

Reach out with any questions:
Fiona Smith – smithff2@augsburg.edu
Zinnia Koy – koyzin@augsburg.edu

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New Staff Positions This Week (3)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

06/08/2026: Electronic Resources and Outreach Librarian
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000130851169-electronic-resources-and-outreach-librarian
06/05/2026: Instruction & Outreach Librarian
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000130544220-instruction-outreach-librarian-
06/04/2026: Head Coach Men’s Baseball
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000130276249-head-coach-men-s-baseball

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Invitation to Participate in a Research Study in Effects of Stretching

submitted by loro@augsburg.edu

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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Year-End May 31, 2026, Deadline Is June 12

submitted by stepanek@augsburg.edu

Invoices, Expense Reports and Payment Authorization Forms

Please submit invoices, expense reports, payment authorization forms, etc. for goods or services received on or before May 31, 2026 by Friday, June 12, 2026. All expenses need to have proper coding and approvals. Please email invoices to accountspayableaugsburg.edu or drop them off at the Business Office, Science Building Suite 137.

If you have not received an invoice from a vendor for goods or services received or delivered by May 31, please contact Carole Kampf (kampf@augsburg.edu X1260) by Friday, June 12, 2026.

Checks and Cash

If you have checks and cash that need to be deposited for Fiscal year 2026, please bring to the Business Office, Science Building Suite 137 by Friday June 5, 2026.

Our office is open to the public Tuesday through Fridays 8:00am to 3:00pm.

Thank you for your prompt attention and cooperation!

New Staff Positions This Week (3)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

06/08/2026: Electronic Resources and Outreach Librarian
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000130851169-electronic-resources-and-outreach-librarian
06/05/2026: Instruction & Outreach Librarian
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000130544220-instruction-outreach-librarian-
06/04/2026: Head Coach Men’s Baseball
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000130276249-head-coach-men-s-baseball

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Staff Senate Election — Cast Your Vote by June 18

submitted by cliftonk@augsburg.edu

Four seats are open on the Staff Senate. Please review the nominee information and vote for up to four candidates.

Staff Senate Election Form

This form closes at end of day on Thursday, June 18th. Elected senators will be notified and given the opportunity to accept or decline.

Questions? Email staffsenate@augsburg.edu.

Staff Senate Election Form

Seeking Asian-American College Students to Participate in a Survey about the Model Minority Myth

submitted by yangss7@augsburg.edu

Hello, my name is ShaShee Yang, and I am a Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about the internalization of Model Minority Myth stereotypes and their impacts on depressive and anxiety symptoms in Asian-American college students. I would love for you to be a part of the study! The study will consist of a brief demographic survey and three standardized questionnaires asking questions about internalization of the Model Minority Myth, current depressive symptoms, and current anxiety symptoms. The entire survey should take approximately 15 to 30 minutes to complete. To thank you for your participation, upon completing the surveys, you will have the option to enter your information in a raffle for one of two $25 Caribou Coffee gift cards. If you are interested in participating, please contact me at the email address listed below. I appreciate you taking the time to consider being a part of my project. If you have any questions, please contact me at yangss7@augsburg.edu.

Survey Link Here

Seeking Asian-American College Students to Participate in a Survey about the Model Minority Myth

submitted by yangss7@augsburg.edu

Hello, my name is ShaShee Yang, and I am a Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about the internalization of Model Minority Myth stereotypes and their impacts on depressive and anxiety symptoms in Asian-American college students. I would love for you to be a part of the study! The study will consist of a brief demographic survey and three standardized questionnaires asking questions about internalization of the Model Minority Myth, current depressive symptoms, and current anxiety symptoms. The entire survey should take approximately 15 to 30 minutes to complete. To thank you for your participation, upon completing the surveys, you will have the option to enter your information in a raffle for one of two $25 Caribou Coffee gift cards. If you are interested in participating, please contact me at the email address listed below. I appreciate you taking the time to consider being a part of my project. If you have any questions, please contact me at yangss7@augsburg.edu.

Survey Link Here

New Staff Positions This Week (3)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

06/08/2026: Electronic Resources and Outreach Librarian
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000130851169-electronic-resources-and-outreach-librarian
06/05/2026: Instruction & Outreach Librarian
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000130544220-instruction-outreach-librarian-
06/04/2026: Head Coach Men’s Baseball
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000130276249-head-coach-men-s-baseball

Search Augsburg Job Postings