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Launch of Augsburg Civic Studies Next Thursday

Launch of Augsburg Civic Studies: How the idea of citizens as co-creators changes our thinking about the election

The election brings resignation, anger, disgust, as well as activism. The Pew Research Center reports "for the first time in more than two decades, a majority of voters express dissatisfaction with their choices for president.' When NBC News asked voters for their views of the election, they used terms like "skunk," "rotten eggs,'"and "garbage." Augsburg's launch of the Civic Studies Initiative will show how "citizens as co-creators," by emphasizing peoples' agency, offers new resources for thinking and acting constructively and effectively on the election and related questions such as immigration, race, gender, sexual orientation, and inequality.

The discussion follows the successful Hot Button Topics workshop organized by CTL and the Sabo Center last March, which showed how a co-creative civic agency framework generates new possibilities for working though hot button topics.

The September 22nd meeting of Augsburg Civic Studies will begin a discussion and action project over two years. Building on strong foundations already in place, Augsburg Civic Studies will explore how civic agency practices and ideas like co-creation can spread broadly in Augsburg curricular and co-curricular life. How can Augsburg and community partners develop an "epistemology of agency' -- learning to know from a perspective of democratic power? This addresses Goal 1 of Augsburg 2019, collaboration across programs and departments to "prepare students for civic agency in a complex world."

The discussion on September 22 will include:
- Harry Boyte on "What Is Civic Studies?"
- A student panel on experiences in empowering public work
- Michael Lansing on his civic agency history course
- Small groups brainstorming on how "citizens as co-creators' can lead to different kinds of discussions and actions on the election
- Margaret Finders on the application process for Civic Studies fellows

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
8:00-9:30 a.m.
Old Main 105

Students, staff, faculty, community members - anyone is welcome.

Please RSVP here: https://goo.gl/forms/v6RxRQ4yu1SYRcKU2
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For more information about Augsburg's Civic Studies initiative, go to http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/about/civic-studies-initiative/

For more on the growing international Civic Studies movement (now taking root in Europe and Southern Africa as well as the US, based on ideas and practices of citizens as co-creators and civic agency, see http://activecitizen.tufts.edu/civic-studies/

This initiative is co-sponsored by the Center for Teaching and Learning, the Education Department, and the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship. It is led by Harry Boyte, Senior Scholar in Public Work Philosophy, Sabo Center, Margaret Finders, Chair, Education Department, and Rachel Lloyd, CTL Fellow.

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Writing Lab - Note Change in Friday Hours

Welcome to the fall semester in the Augsburg College Writing Lab. The lab is located in Lindell Library, street level just left of the circulation desk. Tutors will help any Augsburg student with any writing task. Just bring your work in progress (hard copy).

These are the hours for fall term:

Mondays - 11:10 - 1:40; 6:30 - 9:30
Tuesdays - 12:30 - 3; 3:30 - 6; 7:30 - 10
Wednesdays - 3:30 - 6; 6:30 - 9
Thursdays - 12:30 - 3; 3:30 - 6; 7:30 - 10
Fridays - 4 - 6:30 (NOTE - Because the Library has changed its hours, the Lab has adjusted Friday hours from our previous posted Friday schedule.)
Sundays - 5 - 8

Questions? Please contact Kathryn Swanson, English Department

Note: Any professor who would like a tutor to make a very brief presentation about the lab's services can contact K. Swanson (<swanson@augsburg.edu>) to make arrangements.

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Wed. 9-21 - Title IX Webinar from AAUP

Faculty and staff, next Wednesday join AAUP for a webinar on Title IX and its history, uses, and abuses in higher education.

AAUP Webinar: Title IX
Wednesday, September 21
2:00-3:30 p.m. in Lindell 301

This webinar, based on the AAUP's recent report on Title IX, will provide an introduction to Title IX generally, and specifically to its provisions regarding sexual harassment. It will explain the roles of the Office for Civil Rights and university administrations in Title IX compliance and the challenges their actions may pose to academic freedom, due process protections, and faculty governance. Finally, the webinar will cover AAUP policy and recommendations pertaining to Title IX.

Presenters: Risa Lieberwitz is AAUP General Counsel and Professor of Labor & Employment Law at the School of Industrial & Labor Relations, Cornell University. Rana Jaleel is a member of the AAUP's Committee on Women in the Academic Profession and an Assistant Professor of Gender, Sexuality, & Women's Studies at the University of California, Davis.

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EdTech Cohort for New Faculty

Augsburg's Center for Teaching and Learning (in cooperation with the E-Learning Team) is offering a unique opportunity for new faculty members to participate in an EdTech Cohort to run for six weeks beginning October 20, 2016.

The Cohort will be composed of three 1½-hour F2F sessions (3:30-5:00 pm on 10/20, 11/3, and 11/17) with online activities scheduled during the intervening weeks. The goal is to familiarize new faculty with strategies for integrating Moodle (and other available learning technologies) with their individual teaching approach. Activities will encourage participants to incorporate new strategies into their teaching preparation to avoid significantly increasing their workload.

A stipend of $200 will be awarded upon successful completion of the cohort. There are 10 spots available for new faculty (tenure-track or continuing special appointments) who joined Augsburg within the last two years. Email ctl@augsburg.edu to sign up!

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Apply for Mayo Innovation Scholars Program

Applications for Augsburg's Mayo Innovations Scholar Program are now available on the URGO website! This program is highly competitive and is primarily designed for juniors and seniors.

What is MISP?
In the process of conducting research, Mayo Clinic scientists have developed new products that may be marketable. These products are submitted to the Mayo Clinic Office of Intellectual Property (OIP) for a thorough investigation of marketability. The OIP has a significant backlog of products to be investigated. One of the backlogged products or inventions is assigned to each MISP team for investigative research and formal presentation at Mayo Clinic.

Augsburg's team will consist of an MBA student, 3 undergraduate science students, 1 undergraduate business/economics students, and a Licensing Manager from the Mayo Clinic OIP. The team will work together to understand the science and applications of the projects or innovations and analyze the market potential. Each undergraduate student on the team will receive $1,000. Teams will begin work during October and the final presentations will be in March.

To Apply:
Applications can be found on the URGO website. Completed applications must be submitted to urgo@augsburg.edu by Thursday, September 22. If you have any questions about the program, please contact us at urgo@augsburg.edu, 612-330-1441, or stop in at Science 152.

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Copy Request Online System Change

Effective Monday, September 19, when you click on the copy request system from the main page of Inside Augsburg or from the Central Services website, you will be directed to the previous system, which will likely be familiar to you. If you have saved the link to the current system on your desktop or elsewhere, it will be defunct on September 19.

The current system in place since last spring has proven to have some problems that are not solvable, so we are returning to the previous system. The only issue you may have noticed is pricing errors/omissions when placing your jobs, but there are additional behind-the-scenes issues.

One of the great features of the current system was the double-check that if you were uploading a file, it reminded you if you forgot. The previous system to which we are returning does not have this double check, so we remind you to be sure you upload your file(s).

Thanks for your patience as we make this change and direct any questions to the Copy Center at 612-330-1054.

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Food Service Hours

Einsteins is open from 7:30am-9pm, with the Late Night Menu starting at 7pm

Nabo is open from 7:30am-8pm, with Hot Food starting at 10am

The Commons is open from 7:30am-7pm
Hot Breakfast 7:30am-9:45am
Continental Breakfast 9:45am-11am
Lunch 11am-1:30pm
Light Lunch 1:30pm-4:30pm
Dinner 4:30pm-7pm

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Food Service Menus

The Nabo Special today is a Garden Salad, Breadstick and 16oz Fountain Soda

Market Place is Serving Italian Meatballs, Purple Cauliflower, Herbed Potato Wedge, Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Red Onion and Butter.

Vege is Serving Garlic Kale, Fresh Carrots, Baby Red Tomatoes with Vegan Pesto, Diced Sweet Potatoes with Bananas and Walnuts.

There is a Build Your Own Quesadilla Bar at World Flavors Today!

There is Sliced Tuna in The Commons at Lunch Today!

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Sexual Assault & Relationship Violence Support

Sexual assault and relationship violence support groups are available to Augsburg students at the Aurora Center of the University of Minnesota (Augsburg contracts with the Aurora Center to provide these services). Groups for fall 2016 are now starting up: Sexual Assault Survivor Groups (Tuesdays 4pm or Fridays 1pm); Male-Identified Sexual Assault Survivor Group (date/time TBD); Healing After Relationship Trauma Group (Wednesdays 11:15am or Fridays 11am). Interested Augsburg students should contact Becky Redetzke Field (612-626-6404; rede0026@umn.edu) or Tia Florenz (612-624-0630 tflorenz@umn.edu) for a brief intake meeting. Groups are all year long; some are filling up but the Aurora Center keeps a wait list.

Feel free to contact the Aurora Center, or Augsburg's Center for Wellness & Counseling, if you have any questions. See the Aurora Center website for more info: http://aurora.umn.edu/help/support_group.html Also, crisis resources for sexual assault survivors can be found on the CWC webpage: http://www.augsburg.edu/cwc/counseling/sexual-assault-support/

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Carnival de Resistance Coming to Town

Carnvial de Resistance in Minneapolis for the next 2 weekends
(September 16,17, 23,24)

at Redeemer Lutheran Church
1800 Glenwood Avenue

Eco-Village tours at 4:00pm
Midway Opens at 5:00pm
Opening Acts at 6:30pm
Carnival Show at 7:30pm

Love drum and dance finale!
Website: CarnivaldeResistance.org
Free of charge!
Sisters' Camelot will be there with free food too!

***Also, the Carnival will be on campus on TODAY in chapel at 11:30am!
Come and meet some of the artists.

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Meet Community Partners TODAY - 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Community Opportunity Fair

Looking for service-learning, volunteer, field placement, or internship opportunities? If so, come to the fair.

Thursday, September 15
11:00am-1:00pm
Christensen Center

Come and learn about all of Augsburg great community partner organizations.
Sponsored by the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship.

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Global Roots Festival at the Cedar - All Free

2016 GLOBAL ROOTS FESTIVAL-Cedar Cultural Center-3 blocks from Augsburg!

ALL ACTIVITIES ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

FESTIVAL KICKOFF PERFORMANCE ON THE PLAZA

Mon, Sept 19, 2pm: A mid-day break on The Cedar's Plaza featuring a short performance by Fémina (Argentina). There will be snacks and coffee from the Cedar Coffeescape, served by Brian Coyle Center's Triple C youth crew.

EVENING PERFORMANCES

Mon-Wed, Sept 19-21, Doors at 7:00/Music at 7:30pm. FREE

Mon - Sept 19: Fémina (Argentina), a group known for their trio harmonies, Latin grooves, and smooth hip-hop flow, and Maya Kamaty (Réunion Island), who plays intimate folk mixed with French, Indian, and African influences.

Tue - Sept 20: J.A.S.S. Quartet (India/LA), a group that mixes classical Indian rhythms with jazz and hip-hop, and Lautari (Poland), a group that creates contemporary avant-garde interpretations of Polish folk tunes.

Wed - Sept 21: SK Kakraba (Ghana/LA), virtuosic xylophone master player and crafter, and Palenke Soultribe (Colombia/LA), a live trio fusing electronics with Afro-Colombian rhythms.

MINNESOTA UNITED FC CLOSING NIGHT PRE-PERFORMANCE PLAZA PARTY

Wed - Sept 21, 6pm: A plaza soccer and music extravaganza! This event will include a meet-and-greet with players from Minnesota's new Major League soccer team, a Minnesota United photo booth, a mobile bookstore from Moon Palace Books, free snacks, and a 7pm set by Breck Academy's marimba band, BATO BATO.

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McNair Scholars Program Recruiting for Fall 2016

Augsburg College's TRIO McNair Scholars Program is recruiting students for Fall 2016 admission. Eligible applicants are either current Juniors or will be at Junior status Spring 2017 and available to conduct research Summer 2017. We are particularly looking for students in STEM fields that are interested in pursuing doctoral degrees, but we will consider all majors EXCEPT most professional fields (including business, pre-law, pre-health). STEM Sophomores may also be eligible during this recruitment period; please contact us if you'd like more info on this.

The McNair Scholars Program works with students who are members of groups underrepresented in graduate education and who exhibit strong academic potential. The goal of the program is to prepare Scholars for graduate study through academics, involvement in undergraduate research and other scholarly activities. McNair provides coursework, workshops and advising in preparation for doctoral study. The program also assists with securing admission to and financial assistance for enrollment in graduate programs. Students will acquire the research skills necessary to succeed in graduate school through a paid research internship ($4000) with an Augsburg faculty member during the Summer of 2017.

The McNair Scholars Program is a federal TRIO grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, to be eligible, students must be first-generation (neither parent graduated from a four-year college) AND low-income OR may be persons from groups underrepresented in graduate education. The Department of Education defines these groups as African-American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Hispanic/Latino. Additionally, applicants must be either U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents.

If you are interested in learning more about the McNair Scholars Program, please contact Lara Crombie, Program Assistant at crombie@augsburg.edu to schedule an appointment. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions about the program or if you're unsure whether or not you qualify.

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Accessibility of Purchases

At Augsburg College, we are committed to accessible environments for students, faculty, staff and guests: physical, instructional, and technological. To that end, we are instituting a number of changes to help us consider accessibility in all of our work. The Purchasing Policy has been updated to include this commitment and results in a change to the online purchasing requisition process. Effective Monday, September 19, added to the requisition is a required field in the coding line at the bottom whereby you indicate that you have reviewed the accessibility of your purchase and it:
Y=YES is accessible
N=NO is not accessible
N/A=accessibility not applicable to this purchase
Your answer to this question will be reviewed along with all other aspects of your purchase requisition.

Since this may be new to many of us, and accessibility has broad applications, please call on these resources:
Kathy McGillvary, Director, CLASS Office, mcgillik@augsburg.edu 612-330-1371, and/or Ann Garvey, Vice President of Student Affairs, garvey@augsburg.edu 612-330-1168 would be happy to discuss your suggested purchase in relation to accessibility.

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Bookstore Flash Sale 50% Off All Clearance

Thursday, September 15, the bookstore will be holding a flash sale on all clearance items in the store. They will take an additional 50% off the already reduced ticketed price, extra discount taken at the register. HURRY IN WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!!!!!! With the new season there is a lot of clothing and gift items on clearance.

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Three Art Receptions - This Friday

Join us for three art receptions this Friday, September 16, 6 - 8 p.m. in the Augsburg Art Galleries. Come talk with the artists about their work and enjoy the food and refreshments. Below are the links to the Facebook events.

Hope to see you there!

Kimberlee Roth: Christensen Center https://www.facebook.com/events/278258499201194/

Megan Vossler: Gage Family Art Gallery https://www.facebook.com/events/1047799691971817/

Ashley Johnson: Student Art Gallery, Christensen Center https://www.facebook.com/events/1352720568101305/

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Give to the Max Day Info Session is TODAY

Academic departments, athletics, organizations and clubs are ALL invited to be a part of Give to the Max Day on Thursday, November 17, by sponsoring a fundraising project of your own. Please join Institutional Advancement in looking ahead to another great year for Give to the Max Day on Thursday, September 15, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in Oren Gateway 100. To RSVP, contact Jen Lowman Day at dayj@augsburg.edu or ext. 1552.

Now is the time to choose a fundraising project to champion as we look ahead to the one-day online giving event where donors around the world can support their favorite Minnesota nonprofits. Last year, 33 Augsburg projects were sponsored by students, faculty and staff, and the College raised more than $252,000 from more than 1,100 donors to come in first place among all Minnesota colleges and universities and in 3rd place overall, winning an additional $15,000 in prizes for the College. Last year's Give to the Max projects are listed here: http://www.augsburg.edu/giving/campaigns/give-to-the-max/

This information session will guide you through a project planner's toolkit for leading a successful Give to the Max project. We'd love to hear tips from past project leaders about how you made your own effort successful. A pizza lunch will be provided.

If you can't make this date, contact dayj@augsburg.edu or ext. 1552. We will arrange a second session or a 1-on-1 meeting to cover all the basics.

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Christensen Symposium and Community Panel

Christensen Symposium and Community Panel

All are welcome to attend these two events connected to the Christensen Symposium. Both events are free and open to the public.

The Bridge to a New America with Jim Wallis

Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center. Join Jim Wallis, a bestselling author, public theologian, and social activist, in this year's Christensen Symposium to discuss The Bridge to a New America. Following is a Community Panel "The Bridge Toward More Just Communities: What Needs to Happen". Jim Wallis is president and founder of Sojourners, a non-profit, faith based organization whose mission statement calls for "putting faith into action for social justice." He has written for major newspapers and authors regular columns for Huffington Post and TIME.com. Wallis teaches at Georgetown University and has taught at Harvard University. He served on President Obama's first White House Advisory Council on Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships.

Community Panel- The Bridge Toward More Just Communities: What Needs to Happen

In addition to the convocation, all are welcome to attend a community panel called The Bridge Toward More Just Communities: What Needs to Happen. This community panel will be from 4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. in Hoversten Chapel. The event will be moderated by former ELCA Bishop Mark Hanson, and will include:
Pastor Kelly Chatman, Redeemer Lutheran Church, North Minneapolis
Nora Barr: Augsburg Alumna
Devin Wiggs: Augsburg Student
Fardosa Hassan: Muslim Student Advisor to Campus Ministry
And a response from Jim Wallis.

For more information, visit the Christensen Center for Vocation (CCV) website: http://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/events/christensen-symposium/

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CWC Annual HealthFair - Coming on 9/21

The Center for Wellness and Counseling Annual Health fair will be held Wednesday 9/21/16 from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the Quad (weather permitting or inside Christensen Center). Please join the CWC staff and 30 other community organizations and employee benefit providers for info on health and mental health issues. FREE chair massages, food, giveaways, therapy dogs and more.

Please join us to learn more about on and off-campus resources. Questions, call the CWC office at 612-330-1707. Hope to see you all in the Quad on Wednesday.

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Morning Chapel: Carnival de Resistance

Join us for worship in the chapel today 11:30am: "Carnival de Resistance and the Topsy Turvey Politics of God." Carnival de Resistance is a traveling arts carnival, eco-village and unconventional school. For more information: www.carnivalderesistance.com

Chapel Schedule:
Friday 9/16, 10:40am: Pastor Sonja Hagander, College Pastor & Director of Ministries
Monday, 9/19, 10:40am: Mindful Monday
Tuesday, 9/20, 11:00am: Christensen Convocation with Jim Wallis - No Chapel Service
Wednesday, 9/21, 10:40am: Joanne Reeck, Chief Diversity Officer, Director of Campus Activities & Orientation, speaking
Thursday, 9/22, 11:30am: All Hands Meeting - No Chapel Service
Friday 9/23, 10:00am: Homecoming Convocation - No Chapel Service

We gather in Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center -- Everyone is welcome!

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Community Garden Day, Saturday 2-5 p.m.

Whether you're an avid gardener, semi-interested gardener, or just lover of green things and fresh food, join us for a Ceder-Riverside "Tour de Gardens" on Sept. 17 from 2-5 p.m. Snacks, activities, tours, and more happening at three different gardens. All gardens are open for visitors from 2-5 p.m., but special activities at each site happen at the following times:

2 p.m. - Brian Coyle Center Community Garden (420 15th Ave S, behind the building)
3 p.m. - Augsburg College Community Garden (drum circle and tours!) (600 block of 20th Ave S)
4 p.m. - West Bank Community Garden (S 4th St. between Carlson and Rarig Center)

Hope to see you there!

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Fall All Hands Meeting is Next Thursday

The Fall 2016 All Hands meeting is Thursday, September 22, at 11:30 a.m. in Hoversten Chapel. All members of the campus community are invited to attend. Access to connect to the meeting from off-site locations will be available; information about remote access will be available on the All Hands page.

The meeting will be audio recorded, and the audio and slides will be posted to the "All Hands" page on Inside Augsburg within a few business days of the meeting. The full schedule of 2016-17 All Hands meetings and Focused Conversations -- including links to add sessions to your calendar -- also is available on that page.

To add next Thursday's All Hands meeting to your calendar, click the following, super-long link:

https://augnet.augsburg.edu/protected/administration/reports/documents/president/allhands2016-17/index.htm?icalmail=09a70e5ab6dccaa4119ac7dbbe91b3df&returnpath=%2Fprotected%2Fadministration%2Freports%2Fdocuments%2Fpresident%2Fallhands2016-17%2Findex.htm%3Fmonth%3D09%26amp%3Bday%3D22%26amp%3Byear%3D2016

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Will You Be at Homecoming? Registration Ends Soon

Be a part Homecoming 2016, September 22-24 and register before the Friday deadline! There is a lot happening, but here are a few events to note for faculty and staff:

Thursday, Sept 22
-Dual Hat Reception (3:30-5:30 p.m.) for alumni employed by the college. Free event, but registration needed.

Friday, Sept 23
-Auggie Hours (4-5p.m.) mingle with alumni, faculty and staff over drinks and appetizers. Free event, but registration needed
-Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony (5-6:30 p.m.) to honor many influential Auggies (see list on Homecoming site)
-Homecoming Dinner (6:30-7:45 p.m.) $25 with registration preferred

Saturday, Sept 24--Chapel, Taste of Augsburg, football game and block party!

New this year: Auggie Talks: a 30-45 minute presentation on a variety of subjects presented by our amazing alumni, members of faculty and staff. Open to everyone and free!

Check out the full schedule at http://www.augsburg.edu/homecoming/schedule/ and get registered today! We hope to see you there!

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Off Campus Studies Fair TOMORROW

Off Campus Studies Fair, Friday, Sept. 16

10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Christensen Center Lobby

Want to study abroad on spring break, for a semester, or in summer? The Off Campus Studies Fair is your chance to learn more about the opportunities for Auggies around the world and in the US!

Study your major. Take electives. Conduct research. Do an internship. Auggies can choose from 300 programs in 90+ countries. Come learn more, grab a cup of popcorn, and talk to the program reps to be entered into the prize drawing!

Get more info on our website: studyabroad.augsburg.edu

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Win $5,000+ to Study Abroad

Thinking about study abroad in the spring? If you receive a Pell Grant and are a US citizen, consider applying for a Gilman scholarship to win $5,000-$8,000 to study and/or intern abroad through the Gilman International Scholarship.

Since 2008, Auggies have been awarded $193,500 in Gilman scholarships for study abroad!

This Monday September 19th, 3:15pm - 4:15pm in OGC 112 there is a workshops to learn the keys to winning this scholarship. Join us!

And this Friday September 20: 4:00pm-5:00pm there is a webinar that can help you compose a really competitive essay -- a big key to winning a scholarship!

Click here for more details: http://www.iie.org/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program/Webinars-and-Workshops

Deadline to apply for funds for Spring semester abroad 2017 is October 4th.

For more information contact abroad@augsburg.edu

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Hear D. E. Green at University Club Next Tuesday

Augsburg English Professor D. E. (Doug) Green is one of eight poets selected to kick off another season of Carol Connolly's Reading by Writers Series. The event takes place 7:30-9 p.m. on the third Tuesday of September (the 20th) at the University Club of St. Paul. Here's the complete lineup: Mary Moore Easter, Cristopher Gibson, D.E. (Doug) Green, Athena Kildegaard, Julie Kane Pfitzinger, Michael Sauntry, Dara Syrkin, and Katrina Vandenberg.

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Lost Phone - Reward If Found

Looking for my Samsung Note 4 phone last seen Tuesday in Oren Gateway. It has a white back and flat face with a crack across the screen. If you see it or picked it up, please return to Patrice Salmeri in the StepUP Office, OGC 204 or turn it in to DPS. Reward for returning it.

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