Monday, October 29, 2018

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On October 30th, Rhonda Whiteneck, of the Social Security Administration, will return to Augsburg to present a comprehensive look at Social Security benefits and the role they play in retirement. The presentation will include a look at how your age at retirement affects your benefits, who else is eligible to receive a benefit, and how you enroll. In addition, Rhonda will discuss Medicare Parts A, B, C and D, touching on penalties, creditable drug coverage and how Medicare affects HSA participants.

Not sure if you should attend? Are you planning to retire – soon or sometime in the future? Do you have parents, friends, etc. who will be retiring and could use a few pointers? Are you unsure how your and your spouse’s Medicare benefits coordinate? Do you have an HSA and wonder what will happen to it when you reach Medicare eligibility age? If you answered yes to any of these, this seminar is for you!​

When: October 30 from 9:30 – 10:30 am
Where: OGC 100

Questions? Contact hr@augsburg.edu

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Students are invited to participate in a one-on-one Mock Interview on campus!
Thursday, November 8th
Schedule a 20 minute slot between 5:30-8:00 p.m.

Applying to on-campus jobs? Internships? Full-time positions?

Improve your interviewing skills in a pressure-free environment by attending a practice interview night hosted by Strommen Career & Internship Services, Alumni-Parent Relations and the Alumni Board. Hear insights from recent Auggie grads on how to answer some of the most commonly asked interview questions, as well as, other tips and tricks to help you stand out and land your next role! In
addition, students will have an opportunity to have their resume reviewed by an employer.

Register early as space is limited

Register early as space is limited

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What Happens When we Die?
Interfaith community meal and conversation
Tuesday, Oct 30, 5:30-7:30pm
Cedar Commons (2001 Riverside Ave, lower level)

All are welcome to gather around a meal and share in conversation about religious beliefs and cultural practices around the topic of death and dying.

Co-hosted by: West Bank CDC Women’s Group, Augsburg University Campus Ministry and Trinity Lutheran Congregation.

With questions, please contact intern@trinitylutherancongregation.org.

1. submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu

Note: This service has been replaced by an Interfaith Vigil in Honor of Pittsburgh Jewish Community.

Please join campus ministry for an interfaith prayer vigil at 10:40am in Hoversten chapel. This vigil provides space for lament, for honoring the Pittsburgh Jewish community, for recommitting ourselves to work against hate and anti-Semitic violence, and to building solidarity across differences in our community.

http://amail.augsburg.edu/2018/10/29/interfaith-vigil-in-honor-of-pittsburgh-jewish-community/

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Join us for our first campus performance for the year — Free and open to all!

Augsburg Concert Band
Monday, October 29 – 7 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center

http://www.augsburg.edu/music/ensembles/tours/band/

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Please join campus ministry for an interfaith prayer vigil at 10:40 a.m. in Hoversten chapel. This vigil provides space for lament, for honoring the Pittsburgh Jewish community, for recommitting ourselves to work against hate and anti-Semitic violence, and to building solidarity across differences in our community.

http://www.augsburg.edu/campusministry

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Travel to Guatemala. Earn Credit!

Join the program Faith, Vocation, and Social Change on spring break and travel to Guatemala!

Explore the concept of vocation in the context of poverty and political oppression, examining the ways in which Christian theology has been and continues to be used, both to justify oppression and injustice, as well as to support social justice movements and offer hope for a peaceful and just social order.

This program will meet a few times in spring semester, but much of the coursework will take place during your travel on spring break.

Course options:
RLN 409 – fulfills Search for Meaning II, or
RLN 480 – fulfills Keystone for some majors

Program Fee: $3,200
This all-inclusive program fee covers: round-trip international airfare, all lodging, all meals, and all program activities and on-site transportation. There is no additional tuition charge for full-time day students.

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!

Apply by November 15

Info, Scholarship, and Application info here

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It’s not too late to apply for spring semester abroad!

The application deadline for the following spring semester abroad programs is November 15.

CGEE in Mexico: Liberal Arts, Education, or Social Work tracks available. Perfect for sophomores, and most majors

CGEE in Central America: Poli Sci, Spanish, History, Religion, Gender studies courses.

CGEE in Southern Africa: Poli Sci, History, Religion, Gender studies, Science with Lab, Yoga, and Internship courses.

The tuition for these programs is LOWER than on-campus. Financial aid applies and additional scholarships are available.

For questions about your study abroad options or applications, please email abroad@augsburg.edu, or stop by the Study Abroad & Away office in Oyate Commons, in the lower level of Christensen Center.

Study Abroad & Away homepage

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Apply now to take the spring semester Model UN course, POL 368. Members of this class will travel together to participate in the 59th Midwest Model United Nations from February 20-23, 2019, held in St. Louis, Missouri.

In this course, you will gain in-depth understanding of the United Nations and international diplomacy through the process of preparation for attending the conference in February. Students research a country and set of issues for the committee on which they will serve.

The conference provides experiential learning that enables you to develop a better understanding of the inner workings of the UN, and a forum to hone skills in diplomacy, negotiation, critical thinking, compromise, public speaking, writing, and research. This opportunity is a great chance to put your learning into practice!

For more information about the course, contact professor Liz Klages, who will be teaching the course and leading the delegation to St. Louis.

Apply by December 1

Model UN Course & Program Info and Application

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The Exercise Science Club is hosting Halloween Mini Golf Tuesday, October 30 from 6-8 p.m. on the 3rd floor of Kennedy. Wear your best costume and come and win prizes!