Summer travel canceled; fall programs open
The Office of International and Off Campus Programs and program leaders have decided to cancel their summer programs.
The Science of Climate Inequity
Dr. Jeremy Hoffman ’11 will present "The Science of Climate Inequity" for the Udden Geology Club Lecture Series.
As an engaging climate science educator, Dr. Hoffman is a data-driven Earth scientist connecting people to our planet, exploring urban heat islands and environmental racism.
He is chief scientist at the Science Museum of Virginia and has given presentations to congressional committees and TEDxYouth audiences. He has been interviewed by the New York Times on the topic of climate inequity.
DIY hanging air plant
The Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity will host a DIY hanging air plant event at Casa Latina from 7-9 p.m.
Women’s History Month celebration
The Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity invites you to stop by the office in Gerber 420 for a Women’s History Month celebration from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
You can write a letter to a woman who inspires you or write a word you think of when you think of women. There will also be trivia, snacks, and a raffle for a chance to win a self-care basket.
Sociology and Anthropology Club (SASS)
Students that have an interest in sociology and/or anthropology are invited to attend the first meeting of the semester to learn more about the club along with some exciting events they will be working on.
"Reducing Stress with Effective Time Management"
The Learning Commons invites students to attend the first of their Well-being labs series. They will discuss effective time management strategies to help reduce stress.
Bingo
The Office of Student Life invites all students to a game of bingo. Masks and social distancing are required and will be enforced.
Peace Corps informational meeting
The office of advising from CORE is excited to invite students to attend an informational meeting with a speaker from the Peace Corps to give students the opportunity to learn more about serving in Peace Corps. This informational will cover information including, but not limited to, unique service opportunities, the application process, COVID-19 logistics, benefits, and more!
This informational will take place from 4:00-5:00 p.m. via Google Meet (meet.google.com/qiu-wpcc-had). Students are welcome and encouraged to bring any and all questions to the informational.
An RSVP through Handshake is requested, but not required to attend this event.
Personal finance workshop
Bryce Palar, assistant professor of business, will discuss personal finance topics for people in their early 20s such as budgeting, saving, investing, and borrowing/debt.
Spread the Word panel
Spread the Word to End the Word is a campaign to raise awareness of the hurtful effects of the r-word and encourage people to pledge to stop using it due to its hurtful and derogatory nature.
Spread the Word Week is March 1-5. The National Awareness Day is today, and Augustana's Best Buddies will host virtual panel. Everyone on campus is invited to come learn and ask questions about what it means to be inclusive and how we can all "spread the word to end the word."
The panel with consist of faculty, the Best Buddies area director and some of our buddies.