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International internships: art/his, comm, mktg

With the tight job market, students need to think creatively about how they can get that "edge" when applying for the first job out of college.

International Internships are a great way to put yourself/your resume at the top of the pile--not only are you gaining practical skills that employers want, but you are also getting real work experience in an international setting while gaining Academic Credit and satisfying your Augsburg Experience.

International Internships (see below for list) are available year round--for an internship this summer or Fall, attend an advising session and apply by MARCH 1.

GROUP ADVISING HOURS: Meetings last about 20 mins. and can be followed by individual advising sessions.

Mondays: 2:30 pm
Tuesdays: 10:00 am; 3:30 pm
Wednesdays: 10:40 am; 2:30 pm
Thursdays: 10:00 am (Faculty-led Program Group Advising; 2:30 pm
Fridays: 10:40 am; 2:30 pm; 5 pm WEC weekends only

WALK-IN ADVISING HOURS

Mondays: 1:30-3:30 pm
Tuesdays: 10:00 -11:00 am; 12:30-4:30 pm
Wednesdays: 10:30 -11:30 am; 2:00-3:30 pm
Thursdays: 10:00 -11:00 am; 12:30-4:30 pm
Fridays: 2:00-3:30 pm; 5-6 pm WEC weekends only
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Internship Possibilities:

Center for Global Education (Mexico and So. Africa/Namibia) www.augsburg.edu/global/spa/internships.html

HECUA (Bangladesh, Ecuador, N. Ireland, Scandinavia)
http://www.hecua.org/intern_info.php

Arcadia (Worldwide)
http://www.arcadia.edu/abroad/default.aspx?id=6995

AustraLearn (Australia & New Zealand)
http://www.australearn.org/programs/internships/placement_descriptions/

Central College Abroad (London Internship)
http://www.central.edu/abroad/summer/LondonInternships.cfm

IES (Worldwide)
https://www.iesabroad.org/IES/Programs/internships.html

SU Abroad (Worldwide)
http://suabroad.syr.edu/programs/summer/internship

U of MN (Australia, Ecuador, France, India, Italy & Spain)
http://www.umabroad.umn.edu/programs/intern.html

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Want $4,000? Do undergraduate summer research

APPLY NOW FOR 2009 ON-CAMPUS SUMMER RESEARCH!

URGO is now accepting applications for full and part-time research grants for the summer of 2009! To apply, students work with a faculty member to draft a proposal outlining the concept that they plan to research. Undergraduate summer research runs from May 18th-July 24th. Applications are now available on line at http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo

Applications due March 11. Stop in the URGO office for application examples.

Contact Dixie Shafer, Director of URGO, shafer@augsburg.edu or talk to a faculty member for more information.

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Alternative Spring break - stay in Minneapolis

Our theme this year for the alternative spring break in Minneapolis is Homelessness & Hunger March 16-19! Free to students!

Attend one or all of the days: Live a day in the life of a homeless person, service projects, serve lunch at the Peace House, Visit the "Water" exhibit at the Science Museum and much more!

Contact sager@augsburg.edu or careers@augsburg.edu for more information.

Sponsored by: Center for Service, Work, & Learning, Campus Ministry and LINK

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Study and intern abroad deadline: March 1

Want to Study or Intern Abroad this Summer, Fall'09, Academic Year 09-10?

March 1st is application the DEADLINE.

Before applying to Augsburg Abroad make sure you attend an advising session.

GROUP ADVISING HOURS: Meetings last about 20 mins. and can be followed by individual advising sessions.

Mondays: 2:30 pm
Tuesdays: 10:00 am; 3:30 pm
Wednesdays: 10:40 am; 2:30 pm
Thursdays: 10:00 am (Faculty-led Program Group Advising; 2:30 pm
Fridays: 10:40 am; 2:30 pm; 5 pm WEC weekends only

WALK-IN ADVISING HOURS

Mondays: 1:30-3:30 pm
Tuesdays: 10:00 -11:00 am; 12:30-4:30 pm
Wednesdays: 10:30 -11:30 am; 2:00-3:30 pm
Thursdays: 10:00 -11:00 am; 12:30-4:30 pm
Fridays: 2:00-3:30 pm; 5-6 pm WEC weekends only

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WEC Study Abroad Advising:

Fridays at 5:00-6:00 pm (WEC weekends only)

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It's Mardi Gras Madrigals. Huzzah!

Augsburg's Goliard Society of Medievalists invites you to Mardi Gras Madrigals. Jugglers and musicians, storytellers and poets, and a full medieval feast — eaten without utensils, of course. This year, Mardi Gras takes place on Tuesday, February 24th, in Hoversten Chapel. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Box office opens at 6 PM. Madrigal choirs from area high schools have been specially invited to join in the festivities. Augsburg's Cedar and Riverside Singers will also perform.

Tickets are $20. Augsburg students with a valid ID get in free, but you MUST make a reservation. To reserve tickets for Mardi Gras Madrigals go to:

www.augsburg.edu/mardigras

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International partners hosting

Not sure who you're going to live with next year? Perhaps your roommates for 2009-2010 are coming from another country! If you’re interested in becoming an international partners host, please pick up an application available in both residence life offices.

International hosts are Augsburg students, living in Mortensen Hall, who agree to live with international students and provide a welcoming environment. Being an international host is a great way to learn about other cultures and countries around the world without ever leaving the comforts of Augsburg.

Benefits of being an international host include:
-Learning about other cultures
-Giving back to the Augsburg community
-Helping someone transition to Augsburg College
-Skipping lottery by signing your contract early
-Moving in early (and missing the rush!) to help your roommates transition

For questions, please contact Michael Perry at x1690 or email perrym1@augsburg.edu for more information.

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English majors

Senior English Majors:

Are you interested in reading something you have written while here at Augsburg? The English Department will be having an "open book reading" this spring. The English professors are working with us on creating an event where we could share our writings with family, faculty and friends. Please reply to either one of us if you would like to read some of your work.

The reading will take place April 17th and would be followed with a reception, including dessert and thoughtful conversation with friends, family and faculty. If you have any other recommendations or questions, feel free to contact us or any of the professors in the English department. The event is being created for us! Thank you for your help!

Amanda Symes
symes@augsburg.edu

Sam Spafford
samspaff@hotmail.com

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Murphy Square submissions due next week

Writers and artists: Murphy Square is coming!

Murphy Square, Augsburg's literary and art journal, is seeking submissions for the 2009 edition. This is an excellent opportunity to get your work published and be a part of an outstanding Augsburg tradition. All Augsburg students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to submit up to five pieces of poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, or visual art in .doc or .jpg form to murphysquare@gmail.com. Please include your name, submission title, and phone number in your email.

The submission deadline is February 27th.

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Rediscovering Normal Eating, March 3 7 p.m.

Normal eating. What is that? On Tuesday evening, March 3rd (7-8 pm, Marshall Room), Sarah Schneeweis, a registered dietitian from the Park Nicollet Melrose Institute, will be here presenting "Rediscovering Normal Eating: Your Genes Do Fit." Sarah will talk about what "normal" eating is, show some mixed messages from the media about eating, discuss whether fad diets work, and will give some guidelines for learning to listen to the body's innate hunger cues.

This program is being offered as part of Body Peace: Eating Disorders Awareness Week, and is sponsored by the Center for Counseling & Health Promotion (call Beth at x1136 if you have questions). Please stop by the campus Bookstore to see the display of books for Body Peace week (February 27th - March 6th).

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KAUG News looking for reporters

Interested in a career in journalism, broadcasting, or both? KAUG is starting up a video news podcast, and we are looking for reporters and crew to help out. You will get to write and read stories about what's going on at Augsburg, around the Twin Cities, around the US, and around the world. If you are interested in joining our team, contact News Director Brenden Nickels at nickels@augsburg.edu

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Staff recognition

It’s time to submit your nominations for the Staff Employee of the Year awards. Recipients will be announced during the Staff Recognition and Length of Service Awards Event on Monday, March 23 at 3 p.m. in the East Commons

Follow the link below to download the nomination form.

web.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/StaffRecognition.doc

To make sure we have a broad selection of candidates to consider, each division’s Vice President will be asked to nominate two staff members from their division and supply supporting documentation.

Please return the nomination form and all letters of recommendation to Brenda Hemmingsen in the Christensen Center Admissions Suite by 4 p.m. on Friday, March 6.*

Thank you for your participation.


* Please note: Current Staff Senate members are not eligible to receive this award.

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Local artists' receptions today

Please help us celebrate the opening of two new exhibitions this Friday, February 20 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

In the Gage Family Art Gallery eleven artists from Spectrum ArtWorks have contributed new work to the exhibition "Out of the Blue."

In the Christensen Center Art gallery is the installation "Abandoned Places--Vibrant Spaces" that features photographs by Kelly Povo and text by Bruce Johansen.

All are welcome to stop by and greet the artists.

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"Sacred Choices and Abortion" screening tonight

All are welcome to join the Women's Resource Center for this month's Feminist Film Friday. Tonight, Friday, February 20 at 3:30pm we will be screening the documentary, "Sacred Choices and Abortion: 10 New Things to Think About."

When: Friday, Feb 20 (TONIGHT) 3:30-5:30pm
Where: Women's Resource Center (Sverdrup 207)
What: Film screening and discussion to follow

"Sacred Choices and Abortion" explores the "big lie"…that religion is opposed to a woman's right to choose. Ten insightful segments feature scholars from major faith traditions-Christian, Muslim and Jewish-as well as women and girls whose lives have been forever changed by abortion. Both thoughtful and dramatic, "Sacred Choices and Abortion" radically reframes the debate over reproductive rights in our highly religious culture.

We are also excited to announce that a Board Member of the Minnesota Religious Coalition on Reproductive Choice will be joining us for the event.

ALL ARE WELCOME! FREE! BRING YOUR FRIENDS!

YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS DOCUMENTARY!

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ELCA summer camp fair

Work at a camp this summer and earn $$! Gain leadership skills and have fun. Stop by the Camp Fair next Thursday, February 26th from 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. in the Christensen Center, East Commons. If you are hired in addition to earning a salary you can apply for a Lilly grant.

Questions, call CSWL x1472

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Auggie Athletics update - upcoming schedule

Auggie Athletics Update -- Upcoming Schedule
http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/

Friday, February 20:
Men's Hockey at St. Olaf, 7 p.m.
Women's Hockey vs. St. Olaf, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7:05 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Women's Swimming at MIAC Championships, Univ. of Minnesota Aquatic Center.

Saturday, February 21:
Wrestling at NCAA Div. III Great Lakes Regional at Concordia-Wisconsin, 9 a.m.
Women's Basketball at St. Mary's, 1 p.m.
Women's Hockey at St. Olaf, 2 p.m.
Men's Basketball at St. Mary's, 3 p.m.
Men's Hockey vs. St. Olaf, Augsburg Ice Arena, 7 p.m. -- LIVE AUDIO: http://www.augsburg.edu/athletics/liveaudio/
Women's Swimming at MIAC Championships, Univ. of Minnesota Aquatic Center.
Men's/Women's Track and Field at St. Cloud State Invitational.

Monday, February 23:
Men's Basketball at MIAC Playoff First Round

Wednesday, February 25:
Men's Basketball at MIAC Playoff Semifinals

Thursday, February 26:
Men's Hockey at MIAC Playoff Play-In Game

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