Job Openings for Fall 2012 Dispatchers

The Department of Public Safety is accepting applications for next years Student Dispatchers. PAID training would be the week after classes end in May, and the last two weeks in August. Applications and resumes should be sent to the HR website.

Questions regarding the application and interview process for Dispatchers can be directed to Janine Kellogg at 612-330-1711.

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This SUMMER: Do the Salsa and Get your Fitness LAF

Salsa, bachata, meringue…you name it!

Our AugCore Mexico summer program offers HPE 002: Latin Dance and other required courses that you can complete in 6 weeks.

• Fine Arts:ART 231 Pre-Columbian, Colonial, and Contemporary Mexico Art

• Modern Language 1 & 2: Beginning to Advanced Spanish classes(SPA 111-499)

•Internships for credit in BUS,HIS , POL, REL, SPA, WST and YFM

APPLY to AUGSBURG ABROAD by MARCH 12.

Haven't attended study abroad advising--come to Murphy Place ASAP.

Walk-in Advising Times:
10:30-10:50 am: MTWF
2:30-2:50 pm: WF
3:30-3:50 pm: TTH

GET STARTED HERE:
http://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/

Questions? abroad@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1650

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Creating an Inclusive Campus – Call for Proposals

This three-day annual conference will be held May 22-24 and is designed to feature key developments in fulfilling our commitment to intentional diversity and global learning at Augsburg College. It includes an opening session focused on one aspect of creating an engaged, inclusive learning community, and concurrent session tracks devoted to:

Engaging all students – These sessions explore student differences and what we can do to ensure that all students feel included and receive the support they need to be successful.
Embedding diversity and global learning in the curriculum – These sessions examine what departments are doing to address diversity and global learning in their courses and programs.
Developing our community – This track focuses on faculty, staff, and administrator skills and practices, and what we can do to ensure inclusiveness across the campus.

The third day consists of half-day workshops for faculty and staff to focus on setting departmental goals and action plans for creating inclusiveness. The conference is co-sponsored by CTL, the Office of International Programs, Human Resources, Student Affairs, and General Education.

We invite you to submit a proposal for a 90-minute session related to any of the 3 tracks. Please provide a title and list of presenters, along with a 150-200 word description of the session you would like to facilitate. Submit your proposal to Velma Lashbrook (lashbroo@augsburg.edu) by April 1.

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The Jessica Nathanson Scholarly Writing Retreat

The third annual Scholarly Writing Retreat will be held at Dunrovin Retreat Center near Marine on St. Croix from 10:00 am on Tuesday, May 29 to 1:00 pm on Thursday, May 31. Initiated by Jessica Nathanson, the retreat gives scholars time and space to work on scholarship, undistracted by meetings, classes, or even children and family responsibilities. Some come to plan an approach to a new project to be completed over the summer; others use it as an opportunity to finish articles they have been working on during the year. Those interested in participating should contact Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu). Registrants are accepted on a first come-first serve basis.

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March CTL Activities At-A-Glance

Tuesday, March 6, 12:00-1:30 pm, Lindell 301 – Speaking of Scholarship: "Engaging Media and Messages in Religion" (Hans Wiersma)

*Wednesday, March 7, 4:00-5:30 pm, OGC 111 – Graduate Faculty Teaching Circle: Ch. 6: "Why Do Student Development and Course Climate Matter in Learning?" (Velma Lashbrook). Susan Ambrose et al.'s How Learning Works: 7 Research-Based Principles for Smart Teaching.

*Wednesday, March 9, 12:00-1:30 pm, Lindell 202 – Resilience Reading Circle: Welcome Silence, by Dr. Carol North (Sarah Hedstrom)

Tuesday, March 13, 8:00-9:30 am, OGC 100 – Foundational Series on Student Learning: "Designing and Assessing Group Assignments" (Kristen Chamberlain)

Tuesday, March 13, 3:30-5:00 pm, OGC 100 – Community Inclusiveness: Somali Voices: "Somali Student Experience at Augsburg" (Mohamed Sallam and student panel)

Tuesday, March 13, 4:00-6:00 pm, Marshall Room – Leadership Series: "Executing: Leading Teams" (Aaron Griess)

Wednesday, March 14, 8:30-10:00 am, Lindell 202 – Blended Learning Series: "Online Assessment Techniques and Academic Integrity" (Scott Krajewski and Emily Hoisington)

Thursday, March 15, 11:50-1:20 pm, OGC 100 – Thinking About Teaching and Advising: "Project Based and Applied Learning" (Joe Underhill)

*Thursday, March 15, 2:00-3:30 pm, Lindell 202 – Mindful Dialogue: Ch. 6-8: "We Know More Than We Can Say; Knowing, Making, and Playing; and Hanging Out, Messing Around, and Geeking Out" (Annette Gerten). Douglas Thomas and John Seeley Brown's A New Culture of Learning: Cultivating the Imagination for a World of Constant Change.

Thursday, March 15 – Applications due for Instructional and Course Design (ICD) and Summer Scholarship Grants

Friday, March 16, 12:00-1:30 pm, Augsburg Room – Well Being Series: "Physical Well-Being" (Tony Clapp)

Tuesday, March 20, 8:00-9:30 am, OGC 200 – Staff Development Series: "Building a Case for Change" (Jim Erchul and Staney Rostad)

*Friday, March 23, 12:00-1:30 pm, Lindell 202 – Resilience Reading Circle: Breaking Night, by Liz Murray (Sarah Hedstrom)

Tuesday, March 27, 12:00-1:30 pm, OGC 100 – Speaking of Scholarship Series: Social Work (Laura Boisen and Maryann Syers)

Tuesday, March 27, 3:00-5:00 pm, Marshall Room – Core Curriculum and Graduation Skills Workshops: "Quantitative Reasoning" (John Zorbitz and Stacy Freiheit)

*Wednesday, March 28, 12:15-1:15 pm, OGC 103 – Reading Circle: Ch. 13-18. David Brooks' The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Virtue, led by Jacqui DeVries.

Thursday, March 29, 11:50-1:20 pm, OGC 100 – Thinking About Teaching and Advising: "Teaching by Immersion: Interim Redux" (Garry Hesser)

*-These are continuing book groups, no longer open to new participants.

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Speaking of Scholarship

These sessions provide an opportunity for scholars to share their work and engage in conversations about what they are doing. Sessions are scheduled from 12:00-1:30 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

During the spring, the remaining presenters are:

March 6, Lindell 301- Hans Wiersma, Religion, "Engaging Media and Messages in Religion" (or session before or after)
March 27, OGC 100- Laura Boisen and Maryann Syers, Social Work

If you plan to attend one of these sessions, please rsvp to Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu.

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CTL Grant Application Due Dates

Faculty Summer Scholarship Grant Applications due March 15
Two Dean's Summer Scholarship Grants ($4000) and two Grangaard Summer Scholarship Grants ($2000) are available to support faculty summer scholarship activities. Applications should be submitted electronically no later than March 15. For more information and to receive an application form, contact Velma Lashbrook (lashbroo@augsburg.edu.)

Instructional & Course Design Grant Proposals due March 15
Up to eight Instructional and Course Design Grants ($3000 each) are available to support faculty summer course design activities, using L. Dee Fink's Creating Significant Learning Experiences and D. Randy Garrison & Norman D. Vaughan's Blended Learning in Higher Education. The purpose of these grants is to support the development of instructional design skills, as well as their application to a specific course. Tim Pippert and Cari Maguire serve as consultants for grant recipients. Applications are due no later than March 15. For more information and a proposal form, and to submit applications, contact Velma Lashbrook (lashbroo@augsburg.edu).

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Study Abroad Deadline Extended: Mon, March 12

There is still time to apply to study or intern abroad this summer or fall.

The deadline was extended to Monday, March 12.

www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad/

Haven't started yet--come to advising at any of the following times....

MTWF: 10:30 am
TTH: 3:30
WF: 2:30

Search programs:
https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.SimpleSearch

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Happy Birthday to Dr. Seuss! 30% Off

All Dr. Seuss books are 30% off at the bookstore Thursday and Friday only!

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Yellow Pages Opt-Out Now Available

Consumer Choice

Developed in partnership between the Local Search Association and the Association of Directory Publishers,
www.YellowPagesOptOut.com

http://www.YellowPagesOptOut.com provides an easy and secure way for residents to control the number of Yellow Pages telephone directories they receive or to stop directory delivery entirely. It is a completely free service and the Local Search Association encourages efforts by municipalities and community-based organizations to make consumers aware of this important option.

The Internet-based tool is specifically designed to prevent directories from being delivered to anyone who doesn't want one while ensuring that they are delivered to the majority of consumers who continue to rely upon and use the print Yellow Pages to make purchases supporting the local business community and economy.. It is a significant and unified commitment on behalf of directory publishers of which the positive impacts are already being realized in many communities around the country.

As the industry's official website to manage requests, all Local Search Association and the Association of Directory Publishers member companies are committed to honoring requests made through the Opt-Out web portal. Information gathered through the site will not be sold to third-parties and will be used solely to update publishers' delivery information.

Simply go to http://www.YellowPagesOptOut.com enter your zip code and follow the prompts to make your choice. Once complete, you will be sent a confirmation email. Click the link embedded in the email to confirm your request.

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Housing Expo Information

Selection numbers for all eligible current students have been e-mailed as of February 13th.
The e-mails are being sent by agr-reports@augsburg.edu. Students with ARHOLDS will be sent their selection numbers as soon as their holds are removed. For more information about your ARHOLD please contact enroll@augsburg.edu. For more information about the Housing Expo please stop by our table in Christensen Center main floor Wednesday, 3/7, 12:30 - 3:00 pm, and in East Commons Dining room 12:30-1:30pm on Wednesday, 3/7.

If you need help finding roommate(s) for 2012-2013, email Chue Xue Lee at rescomm@augsburg.edu and he will add you to the Residential Roommate Matching Moodle page.

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Grad Info

It is time to reserve your cap & gown! The deadline for May Graduates to reserve cap and gowns online is March 16th. www.herffjones.com/college/augsburg You will not need to pay until you pick them up! Cap and Gowns will be ready to purchase on April 20th at the Grad Fair in the bookstore. All late orders will incur a $10.00 late charge and must be placed in the bookstore. Reserve your Cap & Gown ...today!

Graduating in July?

Cap and Gowns must be reserved online by April 13th. www.herffjones.com/college/augsburg You will not need to pay until you pick up! Cap & Gowns will be ready to purchase on May 19th at the WEC/Masters Grad Fair on May 19th. 10:30am-1:00pm. All late orders will incur a $10.00 late charge and must be placed in the bookstore.

Rochester students we will deliver - date TBA

Prices for Cap & Gowns
Bachelor's Cap, Gown & Tassel - $52.95
Master's Cap, Gown, Tassel, & Hood -$91.00
Bachelor's gown only- $33.95
Master's gown only - $36.00
Cap $10.00
Tassel $11.00
Hood $36.00

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Dining Services

Your feedback is important to us, that is why we're asking that you take a few minutes to complete the Augsburg Dining Services Survey and for your time you will be entered in to win a prize!

All you have to do is complete the survey and provide your contact information at the end to be entered for your chance to win!

Survey will be open March 1 - 16, 2012

To take the survey, please visit:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Augsburg_Dining_Service_Survey


Einstein's Special Drink of the Week:
Almond Chai Tea Latte

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Rental Books for WEC Due Soon

Reminder, if you rented your book for winter wec - your book is due at the end of the trimester. Please remember to check your book back in at the bookstore. Books after the due date will not be accepted as we will have already replaced them!

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Academic Progress Report (APR)

As you're checking your Augsburg email account, you may have received a message that begins with "APR -" and followed by your name. You might be wondering what this is. It's an Academic Progress Report (APR). An APR message contains important information from your instructor. It gives you feedback on how you're performing in class. It may indicate things you're doing well (satisfactory) and/or areas that need improvement (marginal or unsatisfactory). Your APR Message may include any or all of the following:

1. a personalized message from your instructor
2. Course Standing: an estimated grade or percent of points earned
3. Factors Contributing to Course Standing: attendance, preparedness for class, classroom engagement, homework & test results.
4. Recommendations

It's particularly critical that you address any concerns noted by your instructor. Things like "marginal" or "unsatisfactory" ratings or "low" or "declining" grades are examples of critical issues that need your immediate attention.

If you receive an APR and are unsure of how to respond, contact Academic Advising and we will assist you. You can visit Academic Advising in our new location in the Gage Center, Link Level Lindell Library or call us at 612/330-1025 or send an email to advising@augsburg.edu.

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Higher Education Marketing Awards

Augsburg received a gold award for Outdoor Transit/Billboard and a bronze award for Imprinted Materials in the 27th Annual Higher Education Marketing Awards.

Find out more at http://www.augsburg.edu/marketing or http://bit.ly/cpAmKg

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Staff Nominated for Recognition Awards

Congratulations to staff nominated for the Staff Recognition Awards:

Annette Carpenter
Stephen Geffre
Pat Grans
Nancy Guilbeault
Libby Henslin
Dan Hoisington
Vicki Keck
Scott Krenz
Ron Kurpiers
Debbie Meyer
Jane Ann Nelson
Debbie Shapiro
Jennifer Simon
Cory Snyder
Kim Stone
Sherilyn Young

Recipients of the award will be announced at the Staff Appreciation Event, March 8th.

Thanks to everyone who submitted nomination letters!

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Nourishing Your Body, Mind, and Spirit

11 a.m.–Noon
Christensen Center Lobby

Get your nutrition questions answered by Nutritionist Kay Guidarelli. Trash negative body talk and pick up positive reminders for yourself and friends of how unique and beautiful everybody is.

Sponsored by the Center for Counseling and Health Promotion, in recognition of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.

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Indigenous Bolivian and Native American Film Fest.

Put it on your calendars!!!!!

Where Condor Meets Eagle: Indigenous Bolivian and Native American Film Festival and Cultural Exchange is a three-night film festival celebrating Indigenous film, collaborations across national boundaries, and visual storytelling. Come see world class films from Bolivia, Canada, and Minnesota and meet some of the filmmakers, engage in conversation, and enjoy three great evenings for free. Filmmakers from Bolivia will be present, all films in Spanish will be translated, and lovers of film are welcome.

Dates: March 16, 17, 18, 2012

Screening Location: Parkway Theater, 4814 Chicago Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55407 (612-822-3030).

FREE Admission

For film schedules and information on the program visit www.augsburg.edu/filmseries

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Housing Expo

Date: April 3rd, 2012
Time: 3pm-10pm
Location: East Commons, Christensen Center

Please bring your Augsburg ID and printed selection number document to the Housing Expo.
New this year - choosing your actual apartment and the Anderson Hall Neighborhoods. For more information about joining a Neighborhood please contact Ali Pickens at pickens@augsburg.edu.
Students unable to attend the Housing Expo may contact Cyndy Rowe at rowe@augsburg.edu for permission to use the Power of Attorney (POA) process.

If you need help finding roommate(s) for 2012-2013, email Chue Xue Lee at rescomm@augsburg.edu and he will add you to the Residential Roommate Matching Moodle page.

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Honduran Activist, Dr. Luther Castillo Speaks 3-20

Honduran Activist and Doctor Luther Castillo: Voice of the Voiceless

Tuesday, March 20, 7 pm
Waite House
2529 13th Ave. S., Minneapolis

Luther Castillo is a Garifuna (Afro-Honduran) doctor and activist who founded the hospital Luaga Hatuadi Wadhuano, (For the Health of Our People) serving 20,000 people where no medical facility previously existed. He was educated at the Latin American School of Medicine in Cuba, and was featured in the documentary film Salud.

After the June 2009 military coup in Honduras, he was a spokesperson for the popular resistance to the coup, and was labeled "Public Enemy #1" by the military, which issued a "shoot to kill" order. That forced Luther into exile. While in exile he led a medical relief delegation to Haiti in 2010 after the earthquake, a delegation of 700 graduates from the Latin American School of Medicine, that was put together by Cuba.

Come Hear Luther talk about the struggle of the Honduran people and his medical work.

Sponsored by Hands Off Honduras, Haiti Justice Committee, Minnesota Cuba Committee, La Conexion de las Americas. For more info – handsoffhonduras@gmail.com, 612-810-3900

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An Auggie in Granada, Spain: Haley Diem

Haley Diem '13, Environmental Studies Major, is studying in Granada, Spain this semester. Here's a posting from her blog...

Thursday, February 16, 2012
New Kids, Sunburn, and Discotecas

When I arrived home after traveling in Ireland, the rest of the students from the Arcadia program who are participating in the regular semester session had materialized in my domain. Apparently I have become protective and loyal of my new home. I surprised myself with how much I had missed Granada; the easy going attitude, the mountains outside my window, and tinto de verano. Ireland was enchanting but it just did not compare with Spain. I experienced a deep sense of relief when I returned followed by a frantic wave of panic. The awareness that I will not live here forever was an icy breath of unwelcome reality leaking into my core. I quickly attempted to plug up the cracks in my mentality with positive thoughts, and carried on with the resolution to live each day to its fullest.

How swiftly life changes. Along with a new roommate to make our happy apartment complete with six women, the shipment of fresh students delivered to me a wonderful running partner. She is a fellow nature enthusiast, cross-country runner, and at times our similarities almost freak me out. The first run together we completed sixteen miles, and the joy of finding someone to run with in addition to the accomplishment of finishing my longest run ever put me in good spirits. Our companionship and common goal to run the Madrid marathon this April gives us a powerful training advantage. We run up mountains, pet animals we probably shouldn't (owner-less dogs, snakes, horses), climb trees, and collect small souvenirs (almonds, feathers, bones). She is a woman after my own soul; sometimes I believe we can communicate telepathically. This last Tuesday we completed a seventeen-mile run together, and afterwards iced our sore legs in the municipal river full of deflated soccer balls and glass bottles.

Last weekend I spent all my free time outside, and hope to repeat this as often as I am able. Saturday we didn't exactly know where we were going, but kept choosing the uphill streets until we ended up in the gardens of the Alhambra above the city. Katelyn and explored the magical icicle caves, the tiny castle surrounded by a fairy-sized lake, and finally picnicked at the highest elevation possible. I caught a whiff of herbs on the wind and discovered that nearly all the landscaping bushes lining the walking paths were rosemary, so I pulled off a few sprigs to make roasted potatoes later. I always wondered where the local gypsies collected their stalks of rosemary to offer to unsuspecting passersby, those who are not familiar with the trick reach out for the herb and have their palms seized and divined....

read more and see Haley's photos:

http://www.springinspainhaleydiem.blogspot.com/

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There's still time to study abroad this summer or fall. Apply by March 12.

www.augsburg.edu/AugsburgAbroad/

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An Auggie in Namibia,Southern Africa- H.Kruger '14

Follow Helena - and her CGE peers - through her Southern Africa journey as she tours Nelson Mandela's home, stays with a local family in Windhoek, and begins her internship in a local organization.

http://cgenamibia.blogspot.com/

Want to study abroad? It's not too late!

March 12: Extended application deadline for CGE summer and CGE fall 2012.

Scholarships available.

Questions? abroad@augsburg.edu and 612-330-1650

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An Auggie in Siena, Italy: Jordan Taylor

Jordan Taylor '13, Psychology Major, is studying abroad in Siena Italy. Here's a posting from her blog:

http://jaytay13.tumblr.com/post/17124393550/giovanni-4-16

// Giovanni 14:6//

Sunday is the Lord's Day and today I had one of the most incredible experiences with God. Samanta invited us to go to church with her this morning and my roommates and I gladly accepted. We put on our Sunday best and along with Beckah and Jill headed off to church. I had this idea in my head of what church would be like here: a huge cathedral with stained glass, old wooden pews, and a large pulpit the whole nine yards. We walked together to church and as we came around the final corner I didn't see any grand cathedrals or anything that looked like a church for that matter. Instead we walked up to a small building and in the window there was a sign reading "Chiesa Cristiana Biblica di Siena" meaning "Christian Biblical Church of Siena". We walked in and everyone began to stare like most people here do in Italy when they see a large group of American girls. But this time it felt different. They weren't staring at us as if we weren't supposed to be there or because we were different, they were staring because we were new and they wanted to welcome us. I felt God's loving flowing in this place immediately. There was never a moment I felt out of place. Everyone smiled at us and welcomed us with "ciaos" and "buongiornos".

The church was one large room with chairs placed into rows and in the front were a small podium, a contemporary band and a screen that had a welcome message projected on it. That message needed no translation: "Io sono la via, la verità e la vita; nessuno viene a Padre se non per mezzo di me." I am the way, the truth and the life; no man comes to the Father except through me –John 14:6 Immediately I knew I was at home in Siena and it was in this place full of God loving people; this would be my new home and my new church family.

The service was beautiful in so many ways. The hymns, scripture, prayers, communion and sermon spoke to me (in Italian) and created this warmth in my heart that is still with me as I write this. We sang songs that I knew of, I read verses I loved, and listened to a sermon (thankfully translated into English) about being peacemakers in our world today. I was moved.

Since being in Siena, though I have loved every minute of it I have also had my share of struggles and difficult moments, some of them here and some of them with issues back home. When troubles and conflicts arise as humans we naturally want to go up against the problem either by trying to fix it or combat it causing more trouble, anger, stress, chaos and sometimes a war between the two. This can arise between people, objects, instruction and even oneself. I have found myself butting heads with family and fighting issues back home, as well as struggling with my ideals and standards here and just general overall stresses of daily life. I have been praying to God for an answer to my troubles and what would be the best way to resolve and move forward in a positive direction, today He told me what to do.

Our sermon scripture came from Matthew 5:9 "Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called sons of God". The pastor gave us 3 rules in become peacemakers: 1. Help others make peace with God 2. Help people find THEIR own peace and work towards it and 3. Promote God and his justice. I felt as if God were speaking to me and telling me that instead of trying to constantly fix, change or make things right I needed to first make peace with them. By definition peace means to be free from disturbance; having quiet and tranquility. All of these things we strive for regularly but rarely achieve, usually because we are seeking other things to fulfill these needs instead of peace itself. I felt a weight lifted from my shoulders and a smile come across my face in knowing that from now on I would work peaceably WITH my problems instead of against them in hopes of being happier, healthier and peaceful in my daily life.

After worship came lunch:) the chairs were moved and replaced by tables filled with bowls of pasta, bread, meats and chesses! It truly was Heaven. Everything was homemade and obviously delicious. I was full on God and full on food. It was all a blessing and reminded me so much of my Church family at Augsburg and at Redeemer. The love and support that each person has given to me has now given me the ability to share that love here in Siena. God works in the most amazing ways and He does it in all places. From Minneapolis to Siena and everywhere around and in between, He is able.

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There's still time to study abroad this summer or fall. Apply by March 12.
www.augsburg.edu/AugsburgAbroad/

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