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Paid Internships in China
Augsburg graduates and graduating seniors (May 2016) are invited to apply for a one-academic year Internship at UIC. Applications for the Intern position must be completed and submitted to UIC's International Development Office no later than the 14th of February 2016.
More info and application form: http://bit.ly/1PgIO38
Requirements for the Application include:
1. Successful completion of a bachelor's degree in any relevant programme.
2. A full transcript of academic work completed with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
3. Two letters of recommendation from academic staff supporting the application.
4. A full personal resume including an expression of interest in a position in a specific programme which is offered as a major at UIC. The applicant should articulate the skills and experience he/she would bring to this specific area of the UIC academic programme. General Education is also a viable academic area in which to pursue an Intern position. See the following website for more information on the academic curriculum at UIC: http://uic.edu.hk/en/
5. Additional information of activities, working experiences, travel and special strengths including computer/technology skills which are important in assuming the role of an Intern.
6. Agreement to enroll in a specially designed "Chinese Language, Culture, History and Development Programme" (see Compensation for the Intern Position at UIC below for details) offered by the Centre for Chinese Language and Culture (CLC) at UIC during their year of residence at UIC.
7. An interview conducted by the Director of International Education at the home institution in which the applicant is enrolled. It is the applicant's responsibility to schedule this interview with the Director of International Education at his/her home institution.
Compensation for the Intern position at UIC:
1. A monthly housing allowance (RMB1000, for example, for shared apartments at Horizon Cove) will be granted; health insurance; and a round-trip economy air ticket from home country to China of up to RMB11, 000 on a reimbursement basis (the China-home country ticket is given upon successful completion of contract) and ferry or bus fare from airport of arrival to Zhuhai;
2. A monthly stipend of RMB 6000 ($950 US) is paid from assumption of duties in August/September to the end of June. During this period Interns are involved in assigned duties and organizing activities (see requirements and responsibilities of Interns below).
3. A "Chinese Language, Culture, History and Development Programme" consisting of (a) two Chinese language classes of 3 hours weekly in both semesters; (b) lectures/seminars on Chinese culture, history and development at fortnightly intervals, 2 to 3 hours each, 3 to 4 times per semester; and (c) 2-4 visits to historical sites and museums in nearby locations to appreciate the great depth of Chinese history and culture.
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Wellness Across the Curriculum - Thursday, Jan. 7
Workshop: Integrating Health and Wellness Across the Curriculum
All staff and faculty are welcome to attend!
Thursday, January 7, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Kennedy 303/305
RSVP for lunch to kilgorem@augsburg.edu
Featuring Katherine Lust, Director of Research, Boynton Health Service, U of MN
This workshop will introduce data on Augsburg students' health and health-related behaviors, share current policies and best practices for supporting students, and - importantly -- focus on ideas for developing course content and pedagogy to teach the many dimensions of well-being. Your colleagues will share examples of how they incorporate wellness into Music, Social Work, Physical Education, History and other courses.
Sponsored by an AACU "Bringing Theory to Practice" Well-Being Grant, this seminar is designed to advance our work on Student Learning Outcome #4: As Thoughtful Stewards … students are learning to identify the broad foundations for sustainable living and apply them in demonstrable ways (Health and Wellness / Sustainability).
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