The Spartan Scoop

The Spartan Scoop

Conversations about student success, campus resources, and career insights for Aurora University Spartans.

Episodes

April 27, 2025 10 mins

Finals week is here, and we're serving up everything you need to power through! In this episode, we’ll cover free coffee, donuts, and treats to keep you energized, how to find a career mentor, on-campus job openings you can apply for right now, and where to get drop-in advising help if you need last-minute schedule support. Plus, we’ll share a wellness tip to help you manage finals stress and remind you where to find Spartan Su...

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Take advantage of study break events happening this week to recharge and reset. The Student Success e-newsletter is your go-to guide for important updates, upcoming events, and helpful campus resources. Everything is open to all AU students—get involved, explore what’s available, and stay connected!

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The AU Student Success Newsletter brings you all the need-to-know info for the week of April 14–20. From finals prep and academic resources to career opportunities and campus events, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss highlights like Spartan Field Day, Student Worker Appreciation Day, and a new health tip to help you manage stress and finish the semester strong!

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Get ready for a week full of opportunities! Career Services hosts AU Networking Week, including employer visits, LinkedIn headshots, and an Industry Spotlight on April 10 at 10 a.m. in Tapper Recital Hall.

The Musicians’ Green Book exhibit and film runs April 7–9, with a screening on April 9 at noon. Stop by the Wackerlin Center’s Let’s Connect Week for daily challenges and Open Mic Night on April 10.

Plus: intramurals, movie night, ...

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This week, join in a variety of fun and meaningful activities leading up to Aurora University’s first-ever Day of Generosity on April 4. You’ll also find valuable career and academic opportunities to help you plan your future and reach your goals.


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This week’s episode highlights events and resources available to all AU students including study break opportunities, exam review sessions, wellness events, and career opportunities. Don’t miss AI Literacy Day on March 28 or the Experiential Learning workshop on March 25—two great chances to build skills for your future!


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Spring is blooming with opportunities at AU! From sharing your voice in focus groups to exploring career tools powered by AI, this week’s newsletter is packed with events, resources, and ways to get involved.


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This week on the Spartan Scoop, we’re bringing you all the latest events and resources to help you stay on track and grow your future! We’ll cover the Criminal Justice Career & Internship Fair—plus, how you can prep for it ahead of time. Don’t miss the Grow Your Career pop-up event, where you can grab a free succulent and learn about spring career opportunities. We’ll also highlight employers visiting campus this week, includin...

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February 28, 2025 18 mins

Looking to level up your career this semester? Don’t miss this episode packed with upcoming career events, employer visits, networking opportunities, and more!

From the Criminal Justice Career Fair to AI Literacy Day and AU Networking Week, we’ll highlight key events to help you gain experience, connect with employers, and build your skills.

Plus, we’ll share details on free professional headshotsLinkedIn workshops, and how to me...

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This week’s episode of the Spartan Scoop is packed with ways to stay on top of your academics, career prep, and wellness. We’re covering Destress Fest, therapy dogs at the library, and an exciting talk by Janna Levin on Black Hole Blues. Find out which employers will be on campus, get a reminder about the John McKee Award, and learn how to fall in love with writing at this week’s Wednesday Workshop. Plus, we highlight Bio & Che...

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February 14, 2025 6 mins

This week, we’re gearing up for the STEM Career Fair! Learn how to prepare, connect with employers, and explore exciting career opportunities in science, technology, and math. Plus, we highlight upcoming Black History Month events, including a private Marvel movie screening and a discussion on Black entrepreneurship.

Need research help? EBSCOhost has new upgrades—join a live tutorial to learn more! We’re also spotlighting student di...

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February 8, 2025 6 mins

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, this week is all about self-care, career prep, and campus fun! From creative events like Paint & Sip and A Very Bear-y Valentine’s, to career opportunities, financial wellness, and health coaching, there’s something for everyone. Listen to this week's Spartan Scoop podcast for the full lineup so you can make the most of what AU has to offer!

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January 31, 2025 9 mins

This episode covers the latest Aurora University Student Success news and events for February 3-9. Tune in for updates on Black History Month celebrations, career opportunities, leadership roles, and upcoming financial counseling appointments.

This AI-generated episode summarizes all of the key takeaways from our weekly email - perfect for catching up on the go.

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January 24, 2025 20 mins

This is a special episode of the Spartan Scoop that recaps the top highlights from our weekly student success newsletter in an easy-to-listen format! Discover practical tips, upcoming events, and resources designed to help you thrive academically, professionally, and personally!

This AI-generated episode summarizes all of the key takeaways from our weekly email - perfect for catching up on the go.

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January 17, 2025 17 mins

This is a special episode of the Spartan Scoop that recaps the top highlights from our weekly student success newsletter in an easy-to-listen format! Discover practical tips, upcoming events, and resources designed to help you thrive academically, professionally, and personally!

This AI-generated episode summarizes all of the key takeaways from our weekly email - perfect for catching up on the go.

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January 9, 2025 14 mins

This is a special episode of the Spartan Scoop that recaps the top highlights from our weekly student success newsletter in an easy-to-listen format! Discover practical tips, upcoming events, and resources designed to help you thrive academically, professionally, and personally!

This AI-generated episode summarizes all of the key takeaways from our weekly email - perfect for catching up on the go.

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January 6, 2025 13 mins

This is a special episode of the Spartan Scoop that recaps the top highlights from our weekly student success newsletter in an easy-to-listen format! Discover practical tips, upcoming events, and resources designed to help you thrive academically, professionally, and personally!

This AI-generated episode summarizes all of the key takeaways from our weekly email - perfect for catching up on the go.

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March 1, 2024 29 mins

The Bias Incident Response Team (BIRT) is a diverse group of staff that promotes a welcoming and inclusive campus climate by encouraging the community to be proactive about examining individual biases and responsive to incidents of bias that harm or negatively impact a student of Aurora University. BIRT leads efforts to educate students, staff, and faculty about both the meaning of bias and the potential harm that unexamined biased...

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January 26, 2024 22 mins

In this career-focused episode of the Spartan Scoop, we have a conversation with AU alumna Alexis Abelove ('20, '21 MBA) about her time as a double major in Exercise Science and Sport Management at AU and her experience as a professional in the sports industry.

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November 7, 2023 29 mins

On this special Veterans Day episode of the Spartan Scoop, we spend some time talking with two current AU students and Dr. Chris Wells who are all military veterans. We explore how their experience in the military has shaped their career choices, prepared them for college, and more. Listen in to learn more about the perspective of student veterans at Aurora University.

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