{"id":53098,"date":"2021-09-20T20:33:37","date_gmt":"2021-09-20T20:33:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/campusministry\/?p=53098"},"modified":"2023-01-18T16:50:53","modified_gmt":"2023-01-18T16:50:53","slug":"campus-ministry-student-leaders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/campusministry\/2021\/09\/20\/campus-ministry-student-leaders\/","title":{"rendered":"Campus Ministry Student Leaders"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introducing our Campus Ministry Student Leaders – Augsburg University Student Ministry Deacons, Minnesota Hillel- Augsburg, and Muslim Student Association<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Augsburg University Student Ministry Deacons<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Hi! My name is Renee Christensen<\/b>. I use she\/her pronouns. I\u2019m a third year majoring in Clinical Psychology and Theology and Public Leadership, which is a long way of saying that I want to work with mental health and religion! This year, I have the honor to work as the co-president with our Student Deacons! Outside of Augsburg, I love reading books and being outside with my cats! I am super excited to be back on campus and can\u2019t wait to see you all at our events! Let me know if you want to get coffee and chat!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hi, my name is Bethany Dart<\/b>. I use she\/her pronouns and am a sophomore at Augsburg.\u00a0 I am majoring in women\u2019s gender studies. In my free time I like to read, write, cook, and be outside by the Mpls lakes. I decided to become a deacon because I care about faith and Leadership. I hope I can be someone the Augsburg community can trust and go to for support and questions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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My name Is Nadine Miller<\/b> (she\/hers) and I am a junior double majoring in communications and political science. I am from Hancock, Minnesota and I love dogs. I also like playing video games, hanging out with friends, and dancing.<\/span><\/p>\n

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My name is Grace Porter<\/b> (she\/her) and I am a senior! I am majoring in Theology and Public Leadership with a concentration in youth studies and a minor in music. This is my third year as a co-president of Student Ministries because I love the community here! I also love traveling, working with kids and young people, and the magic of a good book. Let me know if you want to get a coffee and chat!<\/span><\/p>\n

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My name is Toby Reinsma<\/b>, I am a 3rd year here at Augsburg University studying elementary education. I play on the Men’s Soccer team here, I am from Grand Rapids, Michigan and I love the color blue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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I’m Emma Scherrer<\/b> (she\/her\/hers). I am a third year majoring in Music Therapy.\u00a0 I love music a lot- listening to it, singing, dancing, and playing instruments, especially piano. I love to spend time outside and explore my surroundings. My other interests include chess, drawing, poetry, cats, and anime. I’m very empathetic, a good listener, and love to give hugs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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My name is Carson Vincent<\/b> (they\/them\/theirs). I am a second-year majoring in biochemistry and minoring in math. This year I am the treasurer for student ministries. I am also a RA in Urness this year. If you see me around campus feel free to stop and say “Hi.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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Minnesota Hillel – Augsburg leaders<\/span><\/h3>\n

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My name is Rivka Buchbinder<\/b>, I am a senior, my major is elementary education, my minors are film and religion. I love photography and film and love taking pictures\/videos of the world around me. I love spending time with friends and family. I love meeting new people and learning about what they are passionate about.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I am also a part of Hillel and have really enjoyed paring Jewish life to campus.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hi everyone, I am Hannah Gold<\/b> and I am from Wisconsin. I am on the Women’s Hockey team here at Augsburg. When I am not playing hockey I am outside or making art. I joined Hillel because I wanted to be closer to my culture and heritage. I am a senior majoring in marketing with a minor in graphic design.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Muslim Student Association\u00a0<\/span>Executive Board <\/span><\/h3>\n

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Name: Sharmarke Omar<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Position: President\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Grade: Junior\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Major: Finance & Management\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hobbies: Traveling, learning new things, reading and spending quality time with family & friends!<\/span><\/p>\n

My hope for MSA this year is: To provide a platform through which Muslim students on campus can practice their faith and help fellow students become familiar with resources at their disposal in the broader Augsburg community. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Name : Yahye Farah<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Position: Vice President<\/span><\/p>\n

Grade: Senior<\/span><\/p>\n

Major: MIS<\/span><\/p>\n

Hobbies: I like to go out with my friends, and watch a lot of shows<\/span><\/p>\n

My hope for MSA this year is: My goal for MSA this year\u00a0 is to be there for the muslim students here at Augsburg. Hear the voices of the student body we’re representing and make this a welcoming place that everyone is included.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Name: Fathumo Mohamed\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Position: Secretary<\/span><\/p>\n

Grade: Junior\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Major: Biology\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hobbies: I like to read comics, I like to try variety of different food every time (halal)<\/span><\/p>\n

My hope for MSA this year is: To unify all Muslim students from different backgrounds and culture to feel safe and be welcomed at MSA. Also to be a resource organization for Muslim student that need help on campus whether is to get them connected to someone or just to seek an advice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Name: Hafsa Abdi<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Position: Public Relations<\/span><\/p>\n

Grade: Second Year<\/span><\/p>\n

Major: Biochemistry<\/span><\/p>\n

Hobbies: Going on adventures, exploring new cultures, traveling, getting boba & hanging out with friends!<\/span><\/p>\n

My hope for MSA this year is: My hope for MSA this year is to advocate and be available for the muslim students on campus; and to create an open and welcoming space where students can come and enjoy what we have to offer. Inshallah you can join us!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Name: Anzal Sahal<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Position: Co-Event Planner<\/span><\/p>\n

Grade: Second Year<\/span><\/p>\n

Major: Biochemistry<\/span><\/p>\n

Hobbies: Watching movies\/shows, reading, and trying new things!<\/span><\/p>\n

My hope for MSA this year is: To create a space for all students to deepen their knowledge of Islam, while also establishing friendly connections with like-minded individuals!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Name:Salma Aden<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Position: Co-event Planner<\/span><\/p>\n

Grade: Second year<\/span><\/p>\n

Major: Biochemistry<\/span><\/p>\n

Hobbies: cooking, traveling and exploring new places (mainly restaurants) and binge watching shows.<\/span><\/p>\n

My hope for MSA this year is: I hope that MSA will be able to be there for our fellow students and to guide them through when they need us and just become the muslim community they wish\/hope for InshaAllah.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Name: Hamza Hassan<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Position: Treasurer<\/span><\/p>\n

Grade: Second Year<\/span><\/p>\n

Major: Management Info Systems<\/span><\/p>\n

Hobbies: Traveling, basketball, soccer<\/span><\/p>\n

My hope for MSA this year is: To create a welcoming environment for Muslim students on campus, and to help students develop their spirituality and growth as Muslims.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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