Texas Medical Center Summer Research Program info session
Juniors who are interested in applying for the Texas Medical Center Summer Research Program should attend this informational meeting. (A second meeting will be held Nov. 8, same time and place.)
The Texas Medical Center Summer Research Program is for students completing their junior year at Augustana. This summer experience is a full-time, 10-week research internship at the Texas Medical Center in Houston. The program will be June 7-Aug. 13, 2021.
It is open to all majors. Previous students have majored in English, art, pre-vet, psychology, business administration, communication studies, education, economics, political science, graphic arts, communication sciences and disorders, philosophy, chemistry, pre-med, biology, applied mathematics and more.
The estimated cost per student is $3,500. In addition to Augie Choice and a stipend, students have access to supplemental grants, and some additional funding based on financial need.
The application deadline is Dec. 1, 2020.
Trick or Trivia
Trick or Trivia offers cash prizes for the right answers and a chance to win a Nintendo Switch grand prize.
Costumes are optional yet highly recommended. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Trivia play will be split up into three different sections, one starting at 6 p.m., one at 7 p.m., and the last one beginning at 8 p.m.
The audience will be asked six different sections of questions. Whoever wins that section will get a cash reward that increases as the sections continue. For example, whoever wins the first section will get $25, the second section winner will then receive $30, and so on until the sixth section winner receives $50.
All will get a chance to win the Nintendo Switch in the grand prize raffle.
Beta Omega Sigma re-rush event
Beta Omega Sigma will host a pre-rush event from 1-3 p.m., with a live stream of the UFC fights including the main event, lawn games, poke and refreshments.
Beta Omega Sigma strives to provide male students with an opportunity to find a home on campus in addition to providing them with lasting friendships. The fraternity also seeks to engage with other Greek groups, the rest of the Augustana community, and the community surrounding Augustana. The fraternity accomplishes this through its core values of brotherhood, courage and knowledge.
Alpha Sigma Xi pre-rush event
Alpha Sigma Xi invites student to hits pre-rush event: hang out, enjoy food, games and brotherhood from 7-9 p.m.
(Rain location is Wallenberg Hall in the Denkmann building.)
The purpose of Alpha Sigma Xi is to promote brotherhood among members, encourage responsible citizenship in the college and local communities, maintain high academic standards, develop leadership and human relationship skills, provide service to others and enjoy the company of a close circle of friends. Alpha Sigma Xi stands by its non-hazing foundation and wish to educate others on its non-hazing traditions.
Pumpkin carving party
The Campus Ministries Leadership Team invites students to have some fun and carve a pumpkin from 6-7:45 p.m. Apple cider and doughnuts will be served. Pumpkins and carving tools will be provided.
After carving, join the team for the 8 p.m. worship service at the Anderson Pavilion.
Hypnotist Chris Jones
The Student Life Programming Board will present hypnotist and comedian Chris Jones.
A Chicago native, Jones performs more than 200 shows a year. He has appeared on "America’s Got Talent," "The Steve Harvey Show," "Windy City Live," "Good Day Chicago" and many others.
Disability Awareness talk
Kam Williams, director of disability services, will present a Disability Awareness "TED" talk.
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
SGA president and vice president office hours
Interested in sharing your thoughts, ideas and discussing issues on campus with the president and vice president of SGA? Join their virtual office hours event and meet President Kaitlyn Watkins and Vice President Peyton Couch to discuss what's on your mind!
Camp Kesem meeting
All Kesem members are asked to attend this monthly meeting for Camp Kesem. Meeting discussions will include committees, fundraising, and upcoming events.