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4/2:EXTENDED CGE Summer & Fall Abroad App. Deadline

It is not too late to apply to any of our CGE Study Abroad programs!

APPLY by MONDAY, APRIL 2

SUMMER 2012

Southern Africa

"Social Change and Development in Southern Africa"
Namibia.2 credits

-INS 312: The Development Process
-Multiple Internships for credit:business,education,finance, healthcare,human rights,journalism, social services and more!

Mexico

"AugCore Mexico"
Cuernavaca.2 credits

-SPA 111-411:Beginning to Advanced Spanish
-ART/SPA 231: Pre-Columbian, Colonial, and Contemporary Mexican Art
-HPE 002:Latin Dance (Lifetime Activity)
-Multiple Internships for credit:business,education,environmental studies,healthcare,human rights,LGBT activism and more!

AugCore Courses: Fine Arts LAF, Humanities LAF, Lifetime Fitness, Modern Language 1&2
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FALL 2012

Central America

"Social Change in Central America:Exploring Peace,Justice and Community Engagement"
Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua.4 credits.

SPA 111-411:Beginning to Advanced Spanish
HIS/WST 355:Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
POL 310:Citizen Participation within a Globalized Economy
REL 366:Latin America Liberation Theologies

AugCore Courses: Modern Language 1 or 2, Humanities LAF

Mexico

"AugCore Mexico: Crossing Borders"
Cuernavaca.4 credits.

-SPA 111-411:Beginning to Advanced Spanish
-ART/SPA 231: Pre-Columbian, Colonial, and Contemporary Mexican Art
-REL 200:Christina Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
-HPE 002:Latin Dance (Lifetime Activity)
-POL/WST 359:Women, Gender and Social Change in Latin America
-REL/WST 324:Liberationist, Feminist, Queer, & Postcolonial Theologies in Latin America
-Multiple Internships for credit:business,education,environmental studies,healthcare,human rights,LGBT activism and more!

AugCore Courses: Fine Arts LAF, Humanities LAF, Lifetime Fitness, Modern Language 1&2, REL 200, Social and Behavioral Sciences

Southern Africa

"Nation Building, Globalization and Decolonizing the Mind"
Namibia and South Africa.4 credits.

-HIS 327:Racism and Resistance in Southern Africa and the U.S.
HPE 002:Yoga
-INS 312:The Development Process in Southern Africa
-POL 353:Political and Social Change in Southern Africa
-REL 346:Religion and Social Change in Southern Africa
-Multiple Internships for credit:business,education,finance, healthcare,human rights,journalism, social services and more!

AugCore Courses: Humanities LAF, Lifetime Fitness, Social and Behavioral Sciences LAF
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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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Minnesota Idea Open Challenge - Ideas due Mar 23

Working Together Across Cultures and Faiths

Minnesotans are known for their loyalty and tight-knit relationships. Unfortunately, our signature traits also mean we are not as welcoming or open to others as we are to those within our own circles. In a changing state that has become more diverse, we face more situations where conflicts may arise. The Minnesota Idea Open believes that Minnesota is a better place when we work together in ways that push us beyond our usual comfort zones.

Submit your best idea by March 23.

We are asking Minnesotans to help answer the question: What is your best idea to build bonds and work together across cultures and faiths in your community? Facing Race is a proud sponsor of this year's Idea Open Challenge. Three winning ideas may receive $15,000 each for implementation, and two runners-up are eligible for $5,000 each. Learn more and submit your idea at: www.MNIdeaOpen.org

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Upcoming Bookstore Hours for Spring Break

Upcoming Bookstore Hours for Spring Break
The Bookstore will be closed on Friday, March 16th for inventory.
March 19th- March 22nd - the bookstore will be open from 10am-1pm. March 23rd we will be open from 11am-6pm. Saturday, March 24th 10:30-1pm.

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Summer and Fall Book Orders

Summer and Fall Book orders will be due on Friday, April 13th! I will be sending out emails and forms over the next week. However, you may email me at any time with your information (forgey@augsburg.edu) or order via our website at www.whywaitforbooks.com - Thank you very much in advance!

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Apply for Community Garden Plots and Internship

It felt like we had months to prepare for the garden season until this week, and now I hear from people who are already planting. In reality, we still have about two months before it's safe to plant things like tomatoes and things, but nonetheless, this is the time to get your garden plot in the Augsburg Community Garden.

If you'd like a plot, we ask for $20 (scholarships available) to cover the cost of water and supplies and a few hours of time to make the whole garden function. The first step applying for a plot (this is also required of former gardeners): www.tinyurl.com/2012gardenapp

Also, If you want a 4 by 4 foot spot in the greenhouse, indicate that in the application, and please email me directly so I can get you a spot as soon as possible. These will be made available early next week.

Lastly, I am looking for a part time intern to manage the garden, particularly in the spring, and on going through the season. It's paid if you are an Augsburg student, but I am happy to work with anyone on this. Email me if interested.

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Graduation Information - Please Read Carefully

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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Facilities Management Open House

The Facilities Management Department has a new location ~ lower level Foss Center room 17. Please come visit us at our Open House TODAY, Wednesday, March 14th from 10am-2pm and partake in some goodies!

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Looking for Volunteers 4/2 Multicultural Dinner

Want to help out in the community while getting volunteer hours. We are looking for 30-40 volunteers can be students, faculty, or staff to help out at the Brain Coyle Center on April 2nd, 2012. Thrivent Fellows are sponsoring the annual Multi-Cultural Dinner: Bringing the community together. This event will be from 5-7pm but we will have shifts for volunteers. You can volunteer from 4-5 pm (Set up) or 5-7pm (Servers) or 7-8pm (Clean-up) or all three shifts. If interested in volunteering please contact Maya Keith at keith@augsburg.edu or Shana Strong at strongs@augsburg. Don't forget all volunteers get a FREE Thrivent Fellows volunteer T-Shift, FREE food and the chance to win a Apple Ipad 2!!

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Event and Conference Planning Hours - Spring Break

The Event and Conference Planning front desk will have modified office hours during the week of spring break (March 19-23).
We will be open from 9am-4pm Monday through Friday.

Note* Events and meetings scheduled outside of this time frame will still be serviced.

If you have any questions please contact us -
events@augsburg.edu or by phone at 612.330.1104.

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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

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Augsburg_Dining_Service_Survey

Einstein's:
Einstein's Special Drink of the Week: Patty Day Shake
We now have St. Patrick's Day sugar cookies available, for a limited time.
The Maple Oatmeal Bagels and Maple Oatmeal Egg Sandwiches are still available but will be gone soon, get one while you still can.

Hours for Friday the 16th:
Commons closes after lunch on Friday and will re-open Sunday March 25th for dinner.
Einstein's closes at 3pm.
Nabo closes at 2pm.

Hours for Spring Break Week:
Commons: Closed
Nabo: 10:00am-2:00pm
Einstein's: 7:45am-1:30pm

On Sunday April 1st Commons lunch will be moved to the Einsteins area in the Christensen Center.

Did you know you can purchase flex points online at Augsburg.aviands.com/flex-points.
You can pay with a credit card or charge to your student account.

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Use Your Community Service Days and Volunteer

The Augsburg Associates will be facilitating a sale in early April at Augustana Lutheran Church, Minneapolis and could use your help getting things organized and marked for the sale. They also need your help on the sale days filling out sales slips for customers. The schedule is below:

Staging, pricing and tagging – March 19-23 and March 26-30
Sale days – April 10, 11, 13, and 14

If you are able to help, please call Kate Anderson at 651-645-3262 or email Kate at andersoc@visi.com. Augustana is located at 704 11th Av - at the corner of 11th Av and 7th St - 2 blocks from the Metrodome. Do not show up without contacting Kate.

Thank you for volunteering!!

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13th Annual Augsburg Leadership Awards Nominations

Nominations are now being accepted for the 13th annual Augsburg Leadership Awards! Students, staff, faculty, alums, and community members are strongly encouraged to nominate their fellow student leaders, student groups, and student group advisers for a variety of awards. People may also nominate themselves or a student group in which they are involved. Winners will be honored at the Augsburg Leadership Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, April 10th at 4:30 PM.

To submit a nomination, simply follow the link: http://augsburg.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_e4WUPOlfotM7LPS

Please keep in mind that all nominations are due by Friday, March 16 at 4:30 pm. For questions, contact Michael Grewe at grewe@augsburg.edu.

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Spanish Conversation this Thursday

Are you looking for a place to practice your Spanish? We've got just the thing for you - Spanish conversation group! All language levels are welcome to join us for laughs and interesting conversation as we practice speaking in a relaxed and friendly setting. We meet every Thursday from 11:00-1:00 in the Riverside Room, 2nd fl. of the Christensen Center. Signs will be posted. Drop in at any time and stay for as long as you like. We promise there will be no grammar lessons! You are welcome to bring your lunch. If you have any questions, contact Emiliano Chagil, ext. 1309; Anita Fisher, ext. 1082 or Kate Reinhardt, ext. 1081. We hope to see you there!

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$1000 Grant to Study Abroad this Fall-Apply Apr 2

Receive a $1,000 automatic grant to participate in CGE or Augsburg Exchange Partners:

CGE's Fall 2012 semester programs in
-Central America
-Mexico
-Cuba
-Namibia.

Augsburg International Exchange Partners in
-Norway
-Germany
-Finland
-China

https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/index.cfm?Program_Type_ID=O&Program_Name=Augsburg&pt=Fall+Semester%7F&pi=%7F&pc=%7F&pr=%7F&FuseAction=Programs.SearchResults&SimpleSearch=1

APPLY to AUGSBURG ABROAD by APRIL 2.
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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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Knowledge is Power, Compassion is Giving

Book Drive Thursday 2p-4p CC Lobby
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The Hesser House of the Augsburg College Honors Program will be hosting a book drive until the end of the semester for Books for Africa, a nonprofit organization in St. Paul whose mission states:

"The mission of Books For Africa is to end the book famine in Africa. With your help, we will help create a culture of literacy and provide the tools of empowerment to the next generation of parents, teachers, and leaders in Africa."

We will be tabling in Christensen Center THIS THURSDAY from 2p-4p to collect donations, and will continue to table on Thursdays for the remainder of the semester. Acceptable donations include:

15 years old or newer popular fiction and nonfiction reading books (soft and hard cover).
1996 or newer publish date primary, secondary, and college textbooks (soft and hard cover).
1996 or newer reference books such as encyclopedias and dictionaries.
1996 or newer publish date medical, nursing, IT, and law books.
Bibles are sent when requested by African recipients.
School/office supplies—paper, pencils, pens, wall charts, maps, etc.

Whether you need space on your bookshelf for you daughter's new leather bound Twilight trilogy, or you are a college student with a few books you'll never read again, please give.

For more information on the organization, visit http://www.booksforafrica.org/

Contact ensz@augsburg.edu with questions or for alternate pick-up/drop-off times

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Bonner Leaders Program

It's that time of year again! Bonner Leaders Program is now accepting applications for next year! We are looking for upcoming sophomores to apply to our program. For more information or help please contact Kristin Farrell, Farrellk@augsburg.edu.
Applications are due on March 30th by 4pm. Applications are available at the Admissions office and also online: http://www.augsburg.edu/bonner/apply.html **select Returning Student Application

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Safe Spring Break Tabling TODAY

EP!C -- the Augsburg peer health educators and CCHP invite students to stop by Christensen Center Wednesday 3/14 from 12 - 2 pm for some great info on having a safe and healthy spring break. Join us for popcorn, drink pouring demo, games and a chance to win Target gifts cards for taking the safe spring break pledge.

Any questions, call CCHP at 612-330-1707! Play it safe this spring break!!

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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.


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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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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Chapel on Friday: Monastic Chant & Prayer in Latin

Hear monastic chanting and prayer as it was performed in the Middle Ages. We invite you to join Medieval Studies major Andrew Fox for his senior "chapel talk", this Friday, March 16, at 10:20am, in Hoversten Chapel. This will be a memorable service, in which Andrew and a few of his friends attempt to reenact the medieval monastic practice of chanting the hours in Latin. The music will be beautiful. The ritual will be evocative. This is not your everyday chapel talk. It should not be missed.

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Annual Augsburg Powwow - March 31

The Augsburg Indigenous Student Association (AISA) and American Indian Student Services program would like to personally invite you to come join us at the Powwow this year! The date is Saturday, March 31, 2012 in the Si Melby Gymnasium (715 23rd Avenue S, Minneapolis). FREE ADMISSION TO ALL AND EVERYONE WELCOME!! Watch you campus box for a postcard invitation as well.

This is a great opportunity for you to learn a little about American Indian culture and traditions . .bring your family and friends to this family-friendly cultural event. "Grand Entries", which are the start of a dance session are at 1 PM and 6 PM and if you haven't been to a Powwow before we would encourage you to come at one of these times to watch a grand entry, however, you are invited and welcome to come and go anytime throughout the day. . .you are welcome to 'check it out' for a short period of time or spend the entire afternoon and evening with us! You can also listen to the MC where he will inform the spectators of opportunity/appropriate times when you can dance with us. We will start the day at 1 PM and end at 9 PM. we hope you can come!! We will be 'Honoring' the 15 American Indian Graduates at 3:00 PM and have Aztec Dancers, Hand Drum Exhibition and Hoop Dancer starting at 4 PM during the dinner break.

There will also be Craft Vendors, Information vendors about community resources/organizations, concession stand with Indian tacos and frybread for sale. It is expected to be a great time and great opportunity to learn.

Volunteers are also needed!!! Email Kassie Benjamin-Ficken at benjamin@augsburg.edu if you would like to volunteer.

For more information, please contact Jennifer Simon, Director, American Indian Student Services Program at simonj@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1144. You can also find the event on Facebook as Augsburg College 4th Traditional Powwow or through the Augsburg Indigenous Student Association Page.

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Free Cooking Class TONIGHT

Like to cook? Like free food? There will be a free cooking class tonight at 7 pm to 9 pm in the Cafeteria! The food made will go to kids at the Brian Coyle Community Center and all the remaining food will be going home with whoever is cooking! If you are interested in coming please email Jordan Skrove (skrove@augsburg.edu) and say you're coming!

7-9 in the Cafeteria!

See you there!

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Pre-Law Society Tabling and Meeting TODAY

The Pre-Law Society will be tabling in the Christensen Center on March 14 from 1-3. Stop by for candy and conversation!

Also, please join us for our planning meeting. At the meeting, we will have the opportunity to hear about recent law school visits and plan for future visits.

When: Wednesday March 14
Tabling: 1:00 -- 3:00 (Christensen Center)
Meeting: 3:00 -- 4:00 (Augsburg Room)
What: Meet-n-Greet

Questions? Contact Debbie Shapiro at Shapiro@augsburg.edu

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Film Festival this Weekend

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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Blood Drive Today - Walk-Ins Welcome

Memorial Blood Center staff will be on campus TODAY from 10 - 4 pm in East Commons. If you did not pre-register for a donation time, you can still check and see if any walk-in slots are available.

If you are signed up to donate or plan to walk-in to donate, please be sure to eat good meals and drink plenty of water before you donate. Also be sure to bring a picture ID with you.

Any questions, please call Dianne in the CCHP office at 612-330-1707.

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$1 = $4 = $8= Annual FoodLess FoodDrive

Sabo Center for Citizenship and Learning is now organizing the 4th annual FoodLess FoodDrive, and our goal is to raise enough funds to provide three months worth of food purchased by Brian Coyle Food shelf to Cedar-Riverside residents. Each month they spend over $1,000 on bulk food purchasing for distribution, so Augsburg is setting a $3,000 goal to fill their shelves until the summer.

Using commodity programs and bulk buying power, money in the food shelf's hand is worth four times as much as ours in a grocery store. This makes your $1 equate to $4 of food in the hands of the food shelf. Money also allows the food shelf to purchase exactly what the community needs when it needs it.

The Cedar-Riverside community relies on us, so we ask you to join us in our effort to help them. More information about the FoodLess FoodDrive and how you can make a monetary contribution will be delivered by mail to all Faculty and Staff members this week. For students that wish to donate; look for our events later this month!

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Open Advising for DAY Business Students

Advising holds are on!
Fall Registration Starts April 9!
Mark your Calendars!

Open Advising Sessions for DAY Business Majors & Minors

When: Wednesday, April 4 & Thursday, April 5: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Where: Business Department, 3rd Floor Memorial Hall

- Open to all DAY Business majors & minors

- No appointment needed

- Meet with a Business Department advisor about course planning and registration

- Register to win a gift card

- Grab some snacks

- Get your advising hold lifted!

Please stop by and take advantage of this opportunity to have all of your advising questions answered without making an appointment.

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Bolivian Sonia Davila-Poblete to Speak at Augsburg

Join Sonia Davila-Poblete as she explores critical issues around globalization and its effects on the environment, women, and indigenous communities during her presentation entitled, "Women Making Changes: From the Living Better to Living Well Paradigm."

This presentation will take place on March 14 at 4:30pm in the Hoversten Chapel. Open to the public.

Bolivian-born Sonia Davila-Poblete is the editor of the book "Opposing Currents: Politics of Water and Gender in Latin America." She has served as a technical advisor for the Global Water Partnership and currently works as a consultant and advisor to social organizations interested in the care and preservation of natural resources.

This presentation is brought to you by the Center for Global Education and the Anne Pederson Women's Resource Center.

Immediately following the presentation, CGE invites you to join us for a toast (with food!) in honor of 2012 being our 30th anniversary year.

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Retirement Celebration for Wayne Kallestad

Wayne Kallestad, Augsburg's Registrar since 2000, has announced his retirement from Augsburg. His last day will be March 23. The Dean's Office invites you to a reception to celebrate his many contributions to the College. The reception will be held on Thursday, March 15th from 10:00-11:15 in OGC 100. The program will begin at 10:30.

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Penumbra Theatre Internship

Penumbra Theatre Company warmly invites undergraduate students to apply for their intensive internship opportunity!

Institute for Interns: Pedagogies of Art for Social Change
June 24, 2012 through August 4, 2012
Stipends Available

Open to undergraduate students (Max. 4 Interns per Institute)

This cutting-edge internship program runs in tandem with our Summer Institute and is designed to give students the opportunity to explore innovative and communal ways to teach art and social justice in a holistic and culturally specific manner. Interns have the opportunity to participate in Summer Institute courses, work with the professional instructors and test run their creative ideas, aspirations and exercises with creative young people eager to make the world a more humane, just and creative place. The Institute for Interns will explore and deepen comprehension of integrated educative practices that use art as a platform for learning, expression and activism.

Application Deadline: Monday, April 2, 2012

Applications and more info available at: http://penumbratheatre.org/content/blogcategory/171/71/

For more information, email sarah.bellamy@penumbratheatre.org

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2 Bedroom Apartment Near Campus (fixed link)

Our friends are moving out of the upstairs apartment in the duplex that my family owns and occupies. Great home real close to campus in a lovely neighborhood (Corcoran). Spacious two bedroom apartment, recently completely renovated, with tons of light and great yard. Just a few blocks from the light rail, bike trails, YWCA, and farmers market. Pictures and more information at http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/apa/2901168073.html

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