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Fulbright: Live Abroad After Graduating

submitted by kinnm@augsburg.edu

Fulbright program participants pursue graduate or professional study, advanced research or English teaching in elementary and secondary schools or universities abroad. Each year, approximately 1,900 Americans traveling to more than 140 countries receive support from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.

If this program is something you are interested in, here is the first step towards applying:
• Call the URGO office at 612-330-1446, or email us at urgo@augsburg.edu to schedule an appointment to meet with our staff

Competitive applicants will be:
• U.S. Citizen
• Senior, Graduate Student or Alumni
• Any major can apply
• GPA 3.4+

See our blog for Augsburg’s most recent Fulbright Scholars.

See our blog for Augsburg’s most recent Fulbright Scholars.

General Announcements

Welcome TRIO/ SSS Summer Bridge

submitted by cheathak@augsburg.edu

Twenty-five new Auggies begin their journey at Augsburg with TRIO/ SSS Summer Bridge! This five-week academic program is offered to Augsburg TRIO/ SSS eligible first-year students (first generation, low income, and/or have a disability, and meet academic need requirements). Summer Bridge runs Sunday, July 9th through Thursday, August 10th, 2017.

Summer Bridge students will take REL 100: Religion, Vocation, and the Search for Meaning with Dr. Mark Tranvik, and COM 111: Public Speaking with Dr. Bob Groven. Students will participate in Supplemental Instruction sessions, attend workshops to learn more about Augsburg and college life, and take part in social and cultural enrichment activities. The students will develop a strong sense of community through learning and living together.

The Summer Bridge program and TRIO/ SSS are jointly funded by the U.S. Department of Education and Augsburg. Additional funding is provided by the Minnesota Department of Education and the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Once again, we will offer full-tuition per year up to four year Promise Grants to eligible Summer Bridge participants upon successful completion of the TRIO/ SSS Summer Bridge program! Students must also meet additional requirements throughout the academic year as part of the Summer Bridge Promise Grant. Thanks to everyone who continues to help us make this program a huge success every year!

Questions about the program may be directed to the TRIO/ SSS office 612-330-1311, email triosss@augsburg.edu, or visit our web page at http://www.augsburg.edu/triosss.

Event Announcements

Augsburg Total Wellness: Individual Counseling Sessions with TIAA

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

In just a few weeks TIAA will be returning to campus for individual counseling sessions. Take advantage of this opportunity to discuss your personal financial situation with an experienced TIAA Financial Consultant on a confidential basis. They are available to discuss how to help you pursue your financial goals, where ever you might be in your retirement planning.

SIGN UP TODAY:
Space is limited, so RSVP as soon as you can.
Call 800-732-8353, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET).

You can also schedule an appointment online using the link below:
http://www.tiaa.org/schedulenow

Available dates and times:

Tuesday, July 18 from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Cedar Room

Wednesday, July 19 from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Cedar Room

Thursday, July 20 from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Cedar Room

For questions, please contact Nicole at peterlin@augsburg.edu.

A Farewell Gathering for Beth Alexander, PA Faculty

submitted by eberhars@augsburg.edu

You are invited to join the Physician Assistant Program in saying “farewell and thank you!” to Beth Alexander on Wednesday, July 12. We will gather at W.A. Frost in St. Paul from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

374 Selby Ave, St. Paul, MN 55102

Beth Alexander is Associate Professor and Academic Coordinator for the PA Program. She has been with Augsburg College and the Physician Assistant Program for almost 17 years. We are tremendously sad to see her go, but excited to wish her well in her new career adventures! Please join us for our happy hour on Wednesday, 7/12!

RSVP to Shannon Eberhardt if you are planning to stop by: eberhars@augsburg.edu

Keeping Track of Auggies

Two New Fulbright Winners

submitted by kinnm@augsburg.edu

Two more Augsburg students have been named Fulbright Award winners. These awards now bring Augsburg’s total number of Fulbright winners for the 2017-2018 application cycle to four. The four Fulbright Scholars will be living abroad in the 2017-2018 school year.

We are proud to announce Dustin Parks (2017, Economics and Finance) as one of our newest Fulbright Scholars. Dustin will conduct research on entrepreneurial education in Peru.

We are also proud to announce Hannah Schmit (2017, Sociology, Religion, and Biology) as one of our newest Fulbright Scholars. Hannah will be an English teaching assistant in the Czech Republic.

For more details on our Fulbright Scholars, click here to view our blog.

click here to view our blog.

Classifieds

Volunteers Needed For Script-Reading

submitted by carstenm@augsburg.edu

Be a part of script-reading for an Augsburg Student URGO Project.
We would like anyone to come and provide feedback on our script as well as read parts aloud. Some may have to read multiple characters, although those parts may only have a few lines in total.

Acting experience not required.
Meeting on 7/12/17 at 3:30pm at Foss 175, Augsburg College.

Snacks and beverages will be provided, and a small remuneration for those willing to read aloud.

Any questions? Email us at millennialromanceresearch@gmail.com or carstensfilms@gmail.com

Take Part in a Survey on Millennial Dating and Romance – Enter to Win a $50 Amazon Gift Card

submitted by olsonl@augsburg.edu

Are you a millennial adult? Researchers at Augsburg
College are interested in your responses to some questions about
dating and relationships in the millennial generation. Our goal is to gain
a better understanding of millennial dating habits, goals, and values.
Our online survey is anonymous, will take only a few minutes to
complete, and will give you the chance to enter a drawing for a $50
Amazon gift card (entering the drawing will not give us access to your
responses). All survey questions are voluntary and you are free to stop
the survey at any time or skip any questions you wish to skip. If you are
interested in completing the survey, as well as entering into the
drawing, click the following link: http://augsburg.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0lexYeQdBecuFFP

Cello for Sale

submitted by johnso90@augsburg.edu

My name is April Johnson and I am a rising senior here at Augsburg.
I am selling an Amati’s Fine Instruments, full size, artisan model cello.
It is held in a red, light weight, molded case that can be locked. The case has wheels, backpack straps, and zips close.
The cello also comes with 2 bows, lightly used rosin, and a rubber rock stop.

The cello has four years of use and is in excellent condition.
Please contact with any questions! 701-552-1045