We are so proud of our CGEE staff & alumni presenting at upcoming “NAFSA” Regional Conferences! NAFSA: Association of International Educators is the world’s largest nonprofit association dedicated to international education and exchange. We believe that sharing our unique mission and pedagogy can help create the change we wish to see in the field of international education. Continue reading “Mission-Oriented Study Abroad Presentation”
Contributions to International Education Utilizing Freirean Pedagogy
We are so proud of our CGEE staff & alumni presenting at upcoming “NAFSA” Regional Conferences! NAFSA: Association of International Educators is the world’s largest nonprofit association dedicated to international education and exchange. We believe that sharing our unique mission and pedagogy can help create the change we wish to see in the field of international education. Continue reading “Contributions to International Education Utilizing Freirean Pedagogy”
Student Ambassador: Vera in Southern Africa!
This is a guest post by CGEE Social Media Ambassador, Vera Grace. Vera is studying abroad in South Africa and Namibia on our program, “Decolonizing the Mind: Racial and Environmental Justice” during the fall 2022 semester.
Since departing from our two-week seminar in South Africa in late August, I have officially been in Namibia for a month and 15 days now and have truly come to understand and appreciate the culture here! After adjusting to my initial culture shock, I have learned how to face challenges that have taught me about not only Namibian society, but about myself and my own values.
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Growing in a Contested Society: Reflections from Northern Ireland
This is an event for all Augsburg University faculty, staff, and students, with CGEE’s New Site Director in Northern Ireland, Nigel Glenny. Continue reading “Growing in a Contested Society: Reflections from Northern Ireland”
Augsburg CGEE & Arcadia University Collaboration
Augsburg CGEE is proud to announce our new collaboration with Arcadia University, to further expand access for students to study abroad on social justice-focused programs. Continue reading “Augsburg CGEE & Arcadia University Collaboration”
On Being Asian-American in Mexico & Student Poetry
This is a guest post by Augsburg student, Mina, about her time abroad with CGEE in Mexico and her poem, Los Feminicidios. Thank you to Mina, for sharing your experiences with us. Continue reading “On Being Asian-American in Mexico & Student Poetry”
Congratulations to CGEE Staff Published in “Jesuit Higher Education: A Journal”
Congratulations to Joseph Connelly, Experiential Education Specialist with CGEE, for his published article in the most recent volume of Jesuit Higher Education: A Journal (JHE) (Volume 10, Number 2 (2021).This volume is focused on “Solidarity and Global Citizenship”. His article titled, A Long, Loving Look at the Real: An Experiential Ignatian Approach to Immersion can be found online for free.
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International Education Week 2021
NOVEMBER 15-19 IS INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK (IEW)!
What is IEW?
IEW is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education that celebrates the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. Augsburg University, the Center for Global Education and Experience, International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and the International Student Organization (ISO) will be celebrating the week with multiple activities and events!
Keep an eye out in the daily A-mail for events, as well as ISO’s Instagram account: @iso_auggie and the study abroad office Instagram account: @global_auggies
2021 Events and Activities
Tuesday, November 16:
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Power of Language, Christensen Center Lobby, 9am-noon
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Auggies come from around the world and speak many languages. Stop by the Power of Language table in Christensen to learn more about study abroad programs that focus on studying language abroad!
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Wednesday, November 17:
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Study Abroad Tabling, Christensen Lobby, 11:30 -1pm
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Come to get inspired and get more information about global opportunities available to Auggies!
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Thursday, November 18:
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Boren Scholarship Workshop, On Zoom, 1pm-2pm
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The Boren Awards fund the intensive study of language and culture abroad by U.S. undergraduate or graduate students. You can learn more about the Boren Award at our website.
- Use this zoom link at the time of the event to join the Boren Scholarship Workshop.
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Friday November 19:
- Summer Study Abroad in Health Sciences Webinar, On Zoom, 10-11am
- Explore courses for pre-med, pharmacy, physical therapy and more – next summer in Cyprus! Register in advance for the Summer Health Sciences in Cyprus webinar.
Finding Home: One Auggie’s Global Story
“Finding Home” by Eve Elizabeth Taft, Augsburg ’18
This is a guest blog post by Augsburg alum Eve, who writes about her global journey to Ireland.
I ended up in Ireland because of Ernest Hemingway.
Let me backtrack a little. I’m writing this post from my partner’s family home in County Tipperary, supervised by his dog, Poppy. Ashley’s a Tipp man, born and raised, and I live (when I’m not out here) in the attic of house that once belonged to the playwright Kate O’Brien. I think my room used to be the servants’ quarters. I work running phones for a dental practice by day and copyedit, run a horror-themed column, and publish my own work by night. Continue reading “Finding Home: One Auggie’s Global Story”
Welcome New Study Abroad Coordinator & Instructor in Namibia!
CGEE in Namibia is happy to announce our newest study abroad coordinator and instructor has started with us as of September 2021. Welcome to the team, Pinias Kashedi! Read below for his biography:
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