Siri Hustvedt is an American writer and literary scholar with Norwegian roots. On Friday May 10th she lectured about her process of finding the “right” story, and read from her yet unpublished novel “The Blazing World”. For those of you who missed it, here’s a brief recap. (more…)
Have you ever wondered if more people know where Obama was senator or where Hugh Jackman is from? If anyone knows that Margaret Thatcher was from Grantham? (Downton Abbey! That’s where you heard the name before! You’re welcome.) If there are people at this University who somehow missed that Schwarzenegger became Governor of California at some point? If anyone besides Peter James knows where Marcel de Jong (FCA) is from? (more…)
When it comes to dating, we tend to be overly shy and awkward. Our inhibitions and fears of rejection are among the reasons why online dating services and several social media platforms have become bastions for finding a suitable mate. If you are among the many that are too shy to approach someone who attracts you, don’t give up! A new social media trend called “Spotted:” helps even the most timid out there find that special someone again. (more…)
In eMAG 21, we published the winner of our “Home Sweet Home” photo contest. Now, we proudly present the photos (and photographers) that made 2nd and 3rd place.
We did it! Here it is – the latest issue of eMAG! And it’s more beautiful and entertaining than ever!
Learn how to decorate your home and how “social outcasts” live in Beijing and Granada, meet Dawn, who has been traveling for years and lives all over the world, let an expert tell you how to always find your way back home, read about the (hidden?) art that enriches our campus and the hidden risks that might await you in your home, get to know the newest additions to the Language Center staff, find out where you can eat good food from all over the world in Augsburg and learn how to cook a couple of British dishes yourself.
All of this and more in eMAG 21! Be sure to pick up your FREE (yes, they said FREE) copy, starting January 28th in front of the ‘Alte Cafete’!
Have you ever wondered how it would be to study at one of the renowned American universities such as Berkeley, Stanford, or Brown? Most of us would never have the opportunity to find out. Not only because of the 5,000 miles between the continents, but also because of the humongous amounts they charge for tuition fees. (more…)
Have you ever thought whether your English teacher is cool? Young, energetic and a bit ironic sometimes? Simply a nice person to have a chat with? No? So it’s high time I introduced you to the youngest “Lehrbeauftragter” at the Language Centre (I think), who will stay with us for at least one term: Mr. John Kemble. (more…)
People with white masks and pink T-shirts handing out sweets and compliments, Pac-Mans made of pink post-its on a wall and “Smiles to go” – perhaps you have come across one or the other on campus lately. They’re all part of the recent “Bildung durch Verantwortung” campaign called “Anderen eine Freude machen – engagier dich!” (more…)
