submitted by kadolph@augsburg.edu
Augsburg University to home to many camps and conferences throughout the summer months. In an effort to keep our community up to date about our campus visitors, University Events will be posting weekly updates here!
Many faculty and staff from national ELCA colleges and universities gathered on campus this week for the annual Vocation on a Lutheran College Conference. Participants arrived on Monday, July 15 and concluded their sessions on Wednesday, July 17.
Vocation on a Lutheran College Website:
https://www.augsburg.edu/ccv/2019/04/23/2019-vocation-of-a-lutheran-college-conference/
Augsburg University started welcoming the class of 2023 as SOAR session A kicked off on Wednesday, July 17th. Around 170 first years are in attendance for the over night orientation session. SOAR I first-years will arrive on Friday, July 19th for their 2 day orientation to our campus community.
SOAR Website:
https://www.augsburg.edu/campuslife/orientation/soar/
The Augsburg University Football team welcomed 40 athletes to a football camp this Wednesday, July 17th. They will work hone their skills and become familiar with campus during their time here. The Football Camp will conclude the morning of Friday, July 19th.
Augsburg Football Camp Website:
https://www.augsburgfootballcamps.com/university-experience-mini-camp.cfm
Augsburg’s Masters of Fine Arts Summer Residency is set to kick-off on Thursday, July 18th with approximately 40 students as well as many visiting guest writers. MFA Auggies will engage in workshops, evening readings, craft talks and much more for their 10 day stay on campus.
Masters of Fine Arts Summer Residency Website:
https://www.augsburg.edu/mfa/summer-residency/
Next week, SOAR Sessions II and III will be on campus, as well as the Paideia Institute, Volleyball Camp, and running campus – Girls on the Run. Look for next week’s Events update to learn more about these camps/conferences and the departments hosting them.