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Scholarships: China and Hong Kong
Study this Fall semester in Hong Kong or China at Augsburg Exchange Partner schools and receive $1000 in additional scholarships. Hong Kong Baptist University and United International College are liberal arts universities with most courses taught in English.
Pell Grant Recipients who are US Citizens may also qualify for Up to $8000 in State Department funds through the Gilman Scholarship to study at these schools.
https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/?go=HongKong
https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/?go=AuggiesToChina
Deadline March 15
Gilman Scholarship
http://www.iie.org/en/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program
Deadline: March 5
Don't Wait: Visit the Writing Lab Now
Now that the new term is now longer so new, it's time to visit the Augsburg College Writing Lab, street level of Lindell Library, left of the circulation desk.
Here are the hours:
Monday: 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.; 3 - 5:30 p.m.; 7:30 - 10 p.m.
Wednesday: 3 - 5:30 p.m.; 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Thursday: 12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.; 3 - 5:30 p.m.; 7:30 - 10 p.m.
Friday: 4:30 - 7 p.m.
Sunday: 5 - 8 p.m.
General Announcements
Dining Services
Nabo:
Nabo is offering a meal replacement special, one meal plan meal per week can be used to purchase the special of the day at Nabo from 1:30 p.m. to close.
The special today is a Chicken Cheddar and Bacon Pasta with a bread stick and a fountain drink.
Einstein Bros:
Stop in and try one of our Egg White Bagel Thin Sandwiches. We are also featuring a combo option with a sandwich and a coffee.
The Commons:
In observation of Lent we will be having Fish every Friday starting Friday the 15th.
Hours:
Breakfast: 7:30-9:45 a.m.
Continental Breakfast: 9:45-11 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Pizza, Sandwich, Salad Bar: 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Dinner: 4:30-7 p.m.
Flex Points can be purchased online at http://augsburg.aviands.com/flex-points/. You can pay with your student account or credit card.
Audio Replay of Feb. 19 Open Conversation
An audio replay of last week's Open Conversation is available on the State of the College page. To access the State of the College page, log into Inside Augsburg, then go to College Reports, where the State of the College link may be found at the top of the page.
The audio replay is probably best heard by using headphones. We also have included slides from the session plus a handful of additional slides outlining the major items covered in each of the three topic areas to aid listeners in following the replay.
Nominations Open for Augsburg Leadership Awards
Nominations are open for the 2012-2013 Augsburg Leadership Awards!
Student leaders, student groups, and student group advisors can be nominated for their outstanding leadership and contributions to the Augsburg community this academic year.
To nominate a student, advisor, or student group, please submit the following materials to Michael Grewe via email at grewe@augsburg.edu or to Christensen Center Room 1D by Friday, March 8:
* A nomination packet: http://web.augsburg.edu/cao/ALA_Nomination_Packet.doc
* Optional: Any supplemental materials that would enhance nomination, including recommendation letters, resumes, etc.
Award recipients will be honored at the 14th Annual Augsburg Leadership Awards on Tuesday, April 9. For questions, call 612-330-1499.
Get your Faith or Non-Faith Story Published
Here's an opportunity to submit an essay for possible publication in an upcoming book, /Kissing in the Chapel, Praying in the Frat House:
Wrestling with Faith and College./
All faiths/worldviews are welcome to enter a submission. All the info you need for getting started is available here: http://www.adamjcopeland.com/faith-college-book/
Apply to go Backstage at April 7 Bon Jovi Concert
Augsburg College was selected to participate in the Bon Jovi Community Service College Campaign when the band is at the Xcel Energy Center on Sunday, April 7, for its national/international "Because We Can" tour.
The community service campaign is an opportunity for as many as six Auggies who are community leaders and/or involved in community service to participate in the program. The program is open to undergraduate, adult undergraduate and graduate students. Students who are selected to participate will work with the Bon Jovi management and production team on the day of the concert. Students will gain hands-on experience in public relations, media, management, and ticketing.
Students can apply, or be nominated by faculty or staff, to participate in the program.
Applicants/nominees must:
--Be in good academic standing
--Have a demonstrated history of campus or community leadership and/or engagement
To apply or nominate a student, please:
--Write an essay of 200-250 words describing the individual's community leadership and/or engagement and how this opportunity will add to the individual's Auggie experience
Applications also should include the individual's:
--First and last name
--Email address and phone number
--Major area(s) of study
--Membership in student and/or community groups
--Hometown (city and state or city and country if outside the U.S.)
Applications/nominations are due by 4 p.m., Wednesday, February 27. Applications/nominations must be sent to marcomm@augsburg.edu with "Bon Jovi Because We Can" in the subject line.
All participants will be expected to take part in on-campus media opportunities, as well as be available for potential print and broadcast media photo shoots and/or interviews.
Participants will be selected by 6 p.m., Thursday, February 28.
Event Announcements
Keeping Clean Yard Sale
As Spring slowly arrives, we all begin to clean out our closets, dorm spaces, homes and apartments in celebration of warmer weather.
Augsburg StepUP and members of Project Management Section A, are asking for your help by donating your gently used clothing, accessories, dorm room/apartment furnishings, and electronics. Items will be donated to the First annual Keeping clean Yard Sale, Fundraiser and Informational. Being held on Sunday April 7, 2013 In the Oren Gateway Atrium from 8am-5pm
We as Students of Project Management Section are looking to raise awareness and support of Augsburg's StepUP program, the country's largest residential college recovery program. Every year Augsburg's StepUP program serves and assists around 85 students from around the country and has served over 600 individuals during its strong sixteen year history.
All the proceeds made from this yard sale will go to the building of a Scholarship fund that would benefit the countless students within the StepUP program who cannot afford the ever rising cost of tuition, housing, and books.
With the help of donations from the Augsburg community and the broader surrounding Twin Cities area, we hope to make a difference and show our support for a pivotal group in our Augsburg community. All donations can be made to us in the Christensen Center on:
•Tuesday March 5th from 11:20 to 3:30pm
•Wednesday March 13th from 11:20 to 3:30pm
•Wednesday March 26th from 11:20 to 3:30pm
•and Wednesday March 27th from 11:20pm to 3:30pm
For more information on how to donate or about the Keeping clean yard sale and Fundraiser for StepUP please contact us at: keepingcleanyardsale@gmail.com
Staff Senate Open Forum on Tues, Feb 26
Staff Senate invites all staff members to its monthly Open Forum on Tuesday, February 26 from 12:30 p.m.-1:00 p.m. in Marshall Room. Heather Riddle, the Vice President of Institutional Advancement, will be our featured guest; she will introduce herself to staff and discuss that division's goals for the upcoming year. All staff members are welcome to attend!
Love Your Body Week
Come join us for the following activities, and look for more to come!
Monday, February 25th
Noon- 2 p.m.
Christensen Center Lobby
Talking Back!
Come sign our pledge to make this week "Fat Talk Free"! Try out a new kind of a scale, and pick up information on healthy body image and healthy eating, as well as information on eating disorders and how to help a friend.
Tuesday, February 26th
Noon- 1 p.m.
Kennedy Center, Wrestling Room
Honoring the Body You Have Today Yoga
Come participate in gentle yoga focused on nourishing your sense of positive connection with your body. Yoga will be led by Cindy Sawamura, yoga teacher extraordinaire! No previous experience necessary, just wear comfortable clothes! This event is co-sponsored by the Department of Human Resources & CCHP.
Tuesday, February 26th
5:30- 7:00 PM
OGC 100
Mindful Eating Experience
Eating is something we all do, but every one's experience can be different. Come investigate your relationship to food, hunger and craving through guided meditation and discussion. We will do one eating meditation with fruit, and then further explore mindful eating with a free buffet dinner catered from a local restaurant. Co-sponsored by Mindfulness for Students Club & CCHP.
"Love Your Body Week" is planned in recognition of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, February 25th-March 1st.
Any questions, please feel free to contact the CCHP at 612-330-1707.
Learn How to Apply for Medical School- Wednesday
Med School Application Orientation Session
February 27th, 6-8pm @ OGC 112
URGO will be hosting a Med School Application Orientation Session to discuss the application timeline, application components, and strategies for producing a high-quality application. You will have the opportunity to hear from alumni who just recently completed the application process and those who are currently in medical school. While the session will be geared toward those who are applying this upcoming summer, we strongly encourage all those who are interested in medical school to come and learn about the process.
Dinner will be provided.
If you are interested in medical school but cannot make the session, please email us at urgo@augsburg.edu.
Riley Hunter / Ibrahim Al-Hajiby for Pres / VP
Riley Hunter and Ibrahim Al-Hajiby are running for office to advocate for the student body!
As current officers on the Augsburg Day Student Government, Riley (current PR Committee Chair) and Ibrahim (current VP) want to continue working to establish a responsible and effective government. They strive to apply their leadership skills and diverse perspectives as advocates for Augsburg students.
Why are Riley and Ibrahim qualified to represent students?
-Riley, from South Minneapolis, was an Orientation Leader this past fall and now works at the Augsburg Tech Desk. He is studying Communications and Spanish.
-Ibrahim, from Yemen, is currently serving as Augsburg's Nobel Peace Prize Forum Intern. He is studying International Relations and Business.
Help Riley and Ibrahim help YOU! Vote "Hunter / Al-Hajiby" for President / VP!
Talking Food with A'viands
The Student Concerns Committee of the Augsburg Day Student Government is hosting a food talk with A'viands, the catering service at Augsburg. The conversation will take place in the East Commons of Christensen Center on Thursday, March 4th from 12:00pm-1:00pm and will center on issues of cafeteria food diversity, quality, and cost. Come join us to voice your concerns about food at Augsburg!
Day at the Capitol Event
On April 11th, students will have the chance to visit the Capitol to show support for the Private College State Grant that provides financial aid for students. Due to recent budget deficits, the State Grant is in danger of being discontinued, so come out to show your support! Transportation, lunch, and a t-shirt is provided free of charge, followed by a dessert reception with former U.S. Representative Martin Sabo after the event. Get more information and register here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHVSa3lmbWtMYXQ1d3VIUU1hS01GRFE6MQ
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Auggies Represent Well at Konhauser Problemfest
An Augsburg College team got within a few points of placing in the top three and receiving a cash award in the annual Konhauser Problemfest, a mathematical competition hosted this year by Carleton College. The Auggie team, consisting of Nate Fitzgerald, HeeChan Kang, and Andrew Walsh, finished sixth among twenty-three teams from St. Olaf, Carleton, Macalester, St. Thomas, St. Kate's, Gustavus, and Augsburg. The whole team is eligible to compete again next year, and they expressed their desire to return and up their performance next year, when the competition is hosted by St. Thomas!
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Room For Rent - $425/month-Available March 1st
Room available in beautiful charming house on Hamline and Marshall Ave. in St. Paul. The room is part of a 3 BR duplex on the top floor of house. Two female young professionals currently occupy the other 2 rooms and are looking for a quiet, conscientious female to move in. Students and/or young professionals preferred. The room is good-sized with hardwood floors, large windows, large closet and double bed. There is a rotating parking spot in garage and driveway, also ample street parking. Internet and cable included in utilities. On-site free laundry also included. Located across the street from Concordia College, less than one mile from Selby and Grand. Close to Macalester/Groveland, Wm. Mitchell College of Law and Hamline University. Great access to I-94, LA Fitness, Target, Cub, Rainbow and Herberger's.
If interested contact Katie: 651-434-3029.