Wednesday, January 18, 2017

submitted by frew@augsburg.edu

The Kemper Scholars Program is designed for first-year students who are pursuing, or intend to pursue, a business-related degree program such as accounting, data science, finance, risk management, economics, statistics, math, computer science, communications, and/or actuarial science. Scholars receive:

*Up to $10,000 yearly scholarship
*2 paid internships:
*1 paid summer internship at a nonprofit in Chicago, learning and living with 25 fellow Kemper Scholars
*1 paid summer internship at one of the many Kemper companies around the US
*Paid trip to annual Kemper Conference in Chicago; 3 summers

Augsburg is one of only 15 liberal arts colleges selected to take part in the Kemper Scholars Program. Go to http://www.jskemper.org/kemper-scholars-program to learn more about this incredible opportunity.

Please set up an appointment with URGO at urgo@augsburg.edu or x1446 to confirm your eligibility if you plan to apply. URGO is available to provide feedback on applications as well if you wish to meet with us before submitting your application.

Applications are due January 31.

submitted by frew@augsburg.edu

Applying to grad school? Come meet with URGO staff for individualized advising on finding and selecting programs, preparing for standardized tests, securing letters of recommendation, and writing application essays. We are here to help you through the process!

To make an appointment you can call the URGO office at 612-330-1446 or email us at urgo@augsburg.edu.

submitted by frew@augsburg.edu

Are you looking for a paid summer research opportunity here on campus? URGO applications for 2017 summer research are now available on the URGO website at http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/. All fields of study welcome!

We have multiple summer opportunities available for students.

URGO Summer Research Program:
The URGO Summer Research Program is an 11-week, on-campus program where students are funded to conduct research with a faculty mentor. Students receive support throughout the research process from their faculty mentor, a Speaker Series, and weekly seminars with fellow researchers. URGO provides full-time summer researchers (400 hours) with a $4,000 stipend and housing discount while half-time researchers (200 hours) receive a $2,000 stipend. The program runs from May 15th – July 28th.

URGO Summer Research Assistantships:
URGO also provides funding for students to work for a professor as a research assistant on an ongoing research project. This is a 100-hour commitment over the course of the summer and comes with a $1,000 stipend. This is an excellent opportunity to try out research for the first time or focus on a specific aspect of a research project.

Phase 1 of the applications are due February 1st.

submitted by underhil@augsburg.edu

Augsburg sophomores and juniors with a strong interest in peace and justice issues are invited to apply for the 2017-18 Nobel Peace Prize Scholar Program. Two students will be selected to join a group of 16 students taking courses in Oslo, Norway, at the International Summer School and the Nansen Dialogue Center in June & July 2017. Travel and tuition costs are covered by the generous support of the college and our sponsors. The Peace Scholars also take a leading role in promoting student participation in the Nobel Peace Prize Forum, hosted each year by Augsburg College.

Full information: https://peacescholars.wordpress.com/augsburg-college/

Applications are due by Feb. 1st. Any questions or inquiries can be directed to Bettine Hermanson (hermansb@augsburg.edu or 330-1378) or Joe Underhill (underhil@augsburg.edu or at 330-1318).

submitted by kilgorem@augsburg.edu

Faculty and staff are invited to attend the first CTL event of the semester. We have all had mentors that have help support and propel us forward in our academic careers. CTL 2016 grant recipients Darcey Engen, John Zobitz, and Ann Impulittii will talk about the intersection between their CTL-funded scholarship and mentoring.

Faculty Perspectives on the Intersection between Scholarship and Mentoring
Wednesday, January 18
3:30-4:30pm OGC 100

submitted by kilgorem@augsburg.edu

Students, faculty and staff – the Office of Academic Affairs and the Center for Teaching and Learning invite your nominations for the 2017 awards for Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Learning. Augsburg annually recognizes individuals or groups that have made exemplary contributions to creating an engaging academic learning environment through awards for teaching, scholarship, or service. All faculty (full-time and adjunct) or full-time staff who have been employed at the college for at least three years are eligible for the awards.

See the CTL awards web page for detailed information on the award categories and to access to online nomination form.

Awards

Nominations will be accepted through February 20, 2017.

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Applications are now open for the 2017 annual CTL grants. Multiple recipients will be chosen for the three annual grants:

-Scholarship Grant (http://web.augsburg.edu/ctl/cfp/2017_Scholarship.pdf)
-Provost’s Internationalization Travel Grant (http://web.augsburg.edu/ctl/cfp/2017_Internationalization.pdf)
-Integrated Course Design Grant (http://web.augsburg.edu/ctl/cfp/2017_ICD.pdf)

Apply:
See the CTL grants webpage (http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/grants/grant-applications/) for links to the online application forms.

Deadline:
Submissions will be accepted through February 15, 2017.