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🌿🔬 Summer 2025 Research Opportunity! 🔬🌿

Passionate about environmental research? Looking for hands-on experience in watershed health, wildlife conservation, or microplastics contamination? 🌊🐾♻️

The Upper Mississippi Center for Sustainable Communities is offering a 10-week, full-time, paid research experience for students interested in sustainability, ecology, and data analysis!

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By Minh Nguyen
Minh Nguyen
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[Harvard Medical School] Free Virtual Conference

🚨 Calling all future doctors! 🚨

Are you a pre-med student from an underrepresented background looking for guidance and inspiration? 🔥 Join Empower 2025—a FREE virtual conference hosted by Harvard Medical School! 🩺✨

📅 March 8-9, 2025
📍 Online (Zoom)
💡 Network with med students & …

By Minh Nguyen
Minh Nguyen
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Meet with Sumita In The You Belong Here Lounge

Have questions about internships, graduate school, resumes, or anything career-related?!? 

Sumita will be in the You Belong Here Lounge on certain Tuesdays from 1 pm -2 pm throughout the Spring Semester to answer any and all of your questions!

Come …

By Claire Martino
Claire Martino
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Gratitude, Growth, and the Power of Support: My Education Journey

Hi, I’m Peyton Heisch, and I’m proud to be the Sustainability Manager at Augustana College. While the title may sound straightforward, my role involves managing the sustainability of two incredible community-based research centers: The Upper Mississippi Center and The Center …

By Lisa Slater
Lisa Slater Marketing & Events Coordinator
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College Years in Athens Info Sessions

Discover study-abroad opportunities in Greece! These info sessions, held via zoom, will help you gain insight on steps you have to take to make this happen. Click the dates to register for an info session.

Summer Programs: February 18th | 5pm …

By Maggie Kelley
Maggie Kelley
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Career Resources

Industry-Specific Information for Chemistry

Meet Your Career Coach Sumita AmrikCareer Coach for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math and Environment Fields of InterestLearn …

Environmental Internships Held by Augie Students

See where Augustana students have completed environmental internships 2022-Present

Accessing LinkedIn Learning

Augustana has a subscription to LinkedIn Learning. To access this resource you will need to link your LinkedIn account to the …

Explore Opportunities in Environmental Careers and Internships

Are you passionate about making a difference in the environment, conservation, and sustainability? Whether you’re seeking internships, full-time positions, or …

Environmental Careers

What Can I do with this Major

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Viking Connections

Stephanie Aeschliman

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Greater Chicago Area, IL
  • Science Teacher Noble Street College Prep
Meet Stephanie

Daniel Allen

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Retired- Global Human Resources Director John Deere
Meet Daniel

John Anderson

Alumni, Community Experts
  • IL
  • Vice President Product Innovation Utica National Insurance Group
Meet John

Morgan Anderson

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Quad Cities Metropolitan Area, Illinois
  • Geographer US Army Corps of Engineer
Meet Morgan

Michael Anderson

Alumni, Community Experts
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Partnerships & Business Development Uber Health
Meet Michael

Alex Anderson

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Chicago, IL
  • Admissions Representative Chamberlain University
Meet Alex

Tyler Andrews

Alumni, Community Experts
  • VA
  • Flight Attendant United Airlines
Meet Tyler

Teresa Anguiano

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Greater Chicago Area, IL
  • Field Application Scientist Nemocell
Meet Teresa

Zubair Ansari

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Washington DC Baltimore Area
  • Executive Director Cancer Support Community - Washington, D.C.
Meet Zubair

Sarah Bagley

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Glenview, Illinois
  • Human Resources Director Glenview Park District
Meet Sarah

Marlisa Barrett

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Davenport, Iowa
  • Owner/Operator Swirl Wine Bar
Meet Marlisa

Kassidy Belcher

Alumni, Community Experts, Faculty
  • Rock Island, IL
  • Admissions Counselor Augustana College
Meet Kassidy

Skill Building Courses

Influencing Others

Taught by John Ullmen
Ever had trouble persuading someone to do something, even if it was in their best interest? Sometimes people don’t budge,…

The Cost of Ignoring Employee Feedback

Taught by Madecraft
Are you undervaluing employee feedback? In this course, Yan Gelman shares the consequences of ignoring employee feedback as well as…

Spaces and Places by Kevin Sloan Studio

Taught by Kevin Sloan
Cities are in the perpetual process of “becoming”—and evolving ever faster as industry and technology advance. Architects like Kevin Sloan…

Developing Your Leadership Philosophy

Taught by Mike Figliuolo
If you want your team to trust you as a leader, it’s important to articulate who you are, what you…

Urbanized

Taught by Gary Hustwit
Urbanized is a documentary about the design of cities. It looks at the issues and strategies behind urban design and…

Yo Santosa, Branding Expert

Taught by Yolanda Santosa
Yo Santosa took a big leap when she decided to quit her job as a motion graphics artist. But her…

Learning to Write Marketing Copy

Taught by Ian Lurie
Copy is the heart and soul of almost every marketing endeavor. Get a great foundation for all your campaigns with…

Getting Things Done

Taught by David Allen
Join world-renowned productivity and time management expert David Allen as he walks you through his five-step process for Getting Things…

Breaking Out of a Rut

Taught by Stefan Mumaw
Ever feel like you’re in a rut? Most people have experienced a rut, whether it manifests as a lack of…

Copyright for Photographers: Rights and Releases

Taught by Carolyn E. Wright
The intersection of photography and law is a complex place. What are your rights as a photographer? Where and what…

Copyright for Photographers

Taught by Carolyn E. Wright
The intersection of photography and law is a complex place. At one of those crossroads lies copyright. Many photographers aren’t…

Creative Inspirations: Troika Design Group, Design and Branding Agency

Taught by Troika Design Group
Ever wonder who’s behind those cool identity graphics on broadcast and cable TV networks? Come take a peek behind the…

Revit: Construction Modeling Tools

Taught by Paul F. Aubin
If your job requires working on Revit models created by someone else, then you have probably run into situations where…

Jonah Berger on Viral Marketing

Taught by Jonah Berger
Why do some ideas spread while others fade away? Jonah Berger, PhD, professor of marketing at the Wharton School and…

Web Motion: Create an Animated Banner Ad

Taught by Tom Green
Learn to create a simple web banner with motion and interactivity. This installment of Web Motion for Beginners shows you…

Disrupting Yourself

Taught by Whitney Johnson
“Disruptors” secure a foothold by coming up with ideas and innovations that eventually upend their entire community or industry. Disrupting…

Michelle Kaufmann’s Platinum LEED Home Remodel: Start to Finish

Taught by Michelle Kaufmann
With home remodels, especially sustainable ones designed by architects like Michelle Kaufman, more square footage isn’t always the answer. Her…

Management Tips

Taught by Todd Dewett
In this series, Todd Dewett, PhD, shares the tips respected and motivated managers use to improve rapport, navigate tricky situations,…

Video Journalism: Storytelling Techniques

Taught by Jeff Sengstack
How you choose your shots, craft your story, and edit your footage is what draws attention to your videos. The…

Insights from a College Career Coach

Taught by Valerie Sutton
Are you feeling stuck in your current position, seeking a new one, or contemplating a career change? In this interview,…

Contact & Location

Phone
309-794-7339
Address

Olin Center
639 38th Street
Rock Island, IL 61201

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
Office is Open Drop-Ins (When Classes Are In Session)
Monday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Tuesday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Drop-in topics include:

  • Resume & Cover Letter Review
  • Resume & Cover Letter Writing
  • Viking Score Overview
  • LinkedIn Headshot Photo
  • Career Resources Overview