April 29, 2011

AIB Soccer Cup 2011

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The AIB hosted the second annual AIB Soccer Cup on a beautiful and sunny Wednesday afternoon in the “Hofgarten” of the University of Bonn!

There were a total of 6 teams competing for the very prestigious, AIB cup. The prize for winning was a beautiful trophy that contained delicious Haribo gummy bears! From business majors to dance majors, the competition had great diversity… it was like Germany during the World Cup in 2006!

Once the two fields were set up, music playing, cheerleaders cheering, and whistles blowing, the AIB students were off and running. From miraculous saves to dangerous tackles, the competition was fierce. One team that constantly stood out from the first couple of games was the FC Bonners. Nevertheless, teams such as The Wieners and Louis and the Gang, were vehemently pursuing to win the prestigious AIB Cup.

After upsets and blowouts…and a few yellow cards, the FC Bonners and The Wieners faced off in the championship game. The game was very even. Both sides had clear opportunities for goal, but the defenses were of world class caliber. At the end of regulation the score ended 0-0. The referee announced that the final match would be decided through penalties. The crowd grew wild and the players nervous.

The penalties turned out to be a battle of the goalies. Both goalies blocked 4 at of the 5 initial penalty kicks. The game was decided when the FC Bonners’ captain, Jesse Jovel, nailed his second penalty kick in the upper right hand corner of the goal leaving the goalie no choice but to watch the ball go by! The FC Bonners triumphantly hugged and congratulated one another and were then greeted with the beautiful gold trophy and certificates. Oh, and of curse, the delicious Haribo gummy bears.

After the coronation, all of the AIB student athletes were able to enjoy some delicious hot dogs and the beautiful spring weather that Bonn has to offer. Once again, the AIB was successful in bringing people together for one common goal!

April 27, 2011

LMU Students & AIB staff raise over $900 for social project in South Sudan

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...and we are running. AGAIN. This past Sunday, LMU students and AIB staff participated in the Deutsche Post Bonn Marathon or AIB Charity Run 2011 - as we conveniently renamed it. Six relays with 4 runners each, two half-marathons and two full marathons were on the run to raise money for the Marol Academy, a non-profit project aimed to re-establishing schools in South Sudan. Host families, professors and AIB friends were out on the roadside cheering for the runners and joined them afterwards for refreshments, waffles, and fruit salad at the AIB's After Run Party in the AIB's beautiful backyard.

In total, 9000 people participated in the Deutsche Post Bonn Marathon 2011. NEP students Liz Spanos and Daniel Falaleyev finished their full marathons in an impressive 4 hours and 47 seconds and 4 hours and 18 minutes respectively.

We would like to thank everyone for contributing to our Charity Run and are proud to announce that with the help of our host families, AIB friends, and professors, we were able to raise over $900 for the Marol Academy.

April 20, 2011

Dear AIB - A Letter from Texas

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written by Joni Eaton
Participant Germany Psychology Program Summer 2010

Dear AIB,

thank you again for all the time and effort that our coordinator Olaf and other staff members put into making an amazing program. The Germany Psychology Program is something anyone interested in psychology should participate in!

For the entire length of the program there is not a single moment that doesn’t teach students valuable lessons about the world and applications of psychology. The staff at AIB will not disappoint, they made the experience inspiring and enjoyable each and every day.

Germany Psychology in Bonn offers opportunities for every personality; you would have to force yourself to be miserable to not have a blast on this trip! If I could stay in school another year just to go on the program again I would!

Missing you from Texas,
Joni Eaton

April 14, 2011

Waka Waka! AIB cheers the German fussball national team on

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In preparation for the upcoming stages of the EuroCup, the German National soccer team, or fussball team, faced Australia. The match took place at the beautiful Borussia- Park in Mönchengladbach. The German National team, which had just beaten Kazakhstan 4-0 three days prior, was the favorite even though they would be missing key players due to Champions League competition. This however, didn't bring the AIB's enthusiasm down. The bus ride there was full of laughter, cheers, music (specifically the famous "Waka Waka" by Shakira), and of course….games !

soccer4The AIB had trivia questions lined up to give away an awesome German soccer wig. The question that gave Logan McDaniel the win was, "Who scored the four goals against Australia in their last match." With so much activity on the bus, the ride to Borussia- Park was short.

 

As soon as the students arrived at the stadium they rushed to buy scarves, hats and other German fan gear.

Once seated, the chants rooting on the German squad grew. The German team got off to a wonderful start. The experience reached its climax for the AIB students when striker Mario Gomez delivered a goal from the top of the box to put the German side in the lead!

Though off to a great start, the Germans eventually lost against the Australians who rallied back in the second half. Nevertheless, the AIB still had an awesome time enjoying pommes and bockwurst along with watching stars such as Lucas Podolski, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Miroslav Klose.

April 11, 2011

Mainz Excursion for the New Europe Kids

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The New Europe Program students in theology courses visited Mainz, Germany as part of their curriculum. The students enrolled in Divided Church in a New Europe and in Human Rights & World Religions visited printing press museums to understand the historical importance of the early printing of the Bible. They enjoyed an informative guided tour where they learned all about the evolution of the Gutenberg printing press and its role in the development of society.

They then visited the Mainz Cathedral, an impressive 1,000 year-old Roman Catholic cathedral and later St. Stephan's cathedral located at the top of a hill ornated with wonderful stained glass windows done by Marc Chagall. For lunch, many students chose to eat at the central square's market, which offered everything from local honey and breads to delicious delicatessen foods.

To finish off the day, they visited the new Mainz synagogue, with its symbolic and futuristic architecture. The sunny day of a more hands-on style of education was an exciting complement to traditional classroom lectures.

April 4, 2011

The AIB presents the LOSt ANGELeS Ensemble in "STRIDER"

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Image copyright by theater im ballsaal

The AIB presents: LOSt ANGELeS Ensemble in "STRIDER"

The AIB Theater Arts students' production of "STRIDER" after Leo Tolstoy.

Save the Date:
Fr 29.04. - 20:00 Premiere
Sa 30.04. - 20:00
So 01.05. - 15:00

Theater im Ballsaal (for more information about the theater please klick here)
Frongasse 9
D- 53121 Bonn

Reduced ticket price through AIB: 8,- EUR
(call 0228 - 33 88 39 20 to pre-order your ticket!)


Story: Leo Tolstoy who spent many years in the saddle, weaves an allegorical tale of Strider, a piebald horse, who, though a champion and thoroughbred by lineage, is cast out by the herd due to his strange markings. It is an inspirational story about the impossibility of dominating the pure of a spirit, of elegant grace, and of the injustice of youth’s disregard for the suffering of the aged.