 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
Roarin’ and Soarin’ Student Activities 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
International Student Homecoming Reception 4:30-6 p.m.—Minneapolis Room, Christensen Center Contact: Jim Trelstad-Porter, 612-330-1686
Christensen Symposium (Part 1) 7 p.m.—Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center
Join guest speaker Dr. Garry Wills as he addresses “Religion and the American Enlightenment.” Dr. Wills is the first of several prestigious guests during Augsburg’s 2005-2006 Convocation Series, Local Citizenship/Global Citizenship. He is adjunct professor of history at Northwestern University. He won the National Book Critics Circle Award in 1992 and the Pulitzer Prize in1993 for his book, Lincoln at Gettysburg: The Words That Remade America.He has won numerous additional awards for such diverse books as Chesterton, Politics and Catholic Freedom, Jack Ruby, The Second Civil War, Nixon Agonistes, Inventing America, Confessions of a Conservative, The Kennedy Imprisonment, Reagan’s America, Under God, Witches and Jesuits, John Wayne’s America, Saint Augustine, Papal Sin, Why I am a Catholic,and Saint Augustine’s Conversion.Dr. Wills has given serious attention to issues at the intersection of faith and politics.
Contact: Public Relations office, 612-330-1180
Roarin’ and Soarin’
Student Kickoff Event, “A Roarin’ Good Time” 7-8:30
p.m.
Coronation 7 p.m.—Hoversten
Chapel, Foss Center
Contact: Augsburg Student Activities Council (ASAC), 612-330-1111
Pep Rally 8:30-9:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
Christensen Symposium (Part 2) 11 a.m.—Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center
Join guest speaker Dr. Garry Wills as he addresses “The First Amendment, the Strength of Religion.” Dr. Wills is the first of several prestigious guests during Augsburg’s 2005-2006 Convocation Series, Local Citizenship/Global Citizenship (read Wills’ bio under Part 1 of the Christensen Symposium listed under Monday, September 26).
Contact: Public Relations office, 612-330-1180
Counseling and Health Promotion Annual Fair 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.—Quad
This annual fair provides information and resources for students, staff, and faculty on a variety of health and mental health concerns. Contact: Diane Detloff, 612-330-1707 Fourth Annual Powder Puff Football Game 7 p.m.—Edor Nelson Athletic Field
Contact: Ray Cochenour, 612-330-1256
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
Augsburg Associates Annual Fall Luncheon
Town and Country Club, St. Paul
10:30 a.m.—Silent auction
11:30 a.m.—Board meeting
Noon-Luncheon/program Guest Speaker: Warren Hanson, St. Paul based illustrator, author, speaker, and musician; illustrator of A Cup of Christmas Tea and author of The Next Place
Cost: $25 Reservations: Event and Classroom Services, 612-330-1104
Roarin’ and Soarin’ Student Activity
Noon-1 p.m.
Augsburg Ethnic Programs Celebration 6-6:45 p.m.—Christensen Center The American Indian, Pan-Asian, Pan- Afrikan, and Hispanic/Latino student service programs will host their fourth annual Homecoming reception. Alumni and friends of the College are invited to help celebrate the presence of these four ethnic programs on campus, and this year to give special honor to the ongoing work of the Pan-Asian program.
Contact: Scholastic Connections hotline, 612-330-1414
 Baseball Alumni Game 6 p.m.—Parade Stadium
The alumni baseball game gives Augsburg baseball alumni an opportunity to lace up the spike and get back on the field, with alumni taking on current Augsburg players in a game at Parade Stadium.
Contact: Keith Bateman, 612-330-1395
Scholastic Connections Dinner
7-8:30 p.m.—Christensen Center
This annual dinner celebrates Scholastic Connections, a program
the College unveiled four years ago. The scholarship program continues
to grow in its support of post-secondary education for students
from diverse backgrounds. Now entering its fifth year, Scholastic
Connections joins Leaders of Tomorrow (current Augsburg students)
with Leaders of Today (Augsburg alumni) in mentoring relationships
and by providing scholarships to each student leader. In addition
to renewing the scholarship awards for the previous recipients,
President Frame will announce five new Scholastic Connections scholars,
and introduce their mentors. This years’ celebration features
original artwork honoring the Augsburg Pan-Asian Program created
by Hmong artist Kao Lee Thao of St. Paul, Minn.
Contact: Scholastic Connections hotline, 612-330-1414
Volleyball Game vs. St. Olaf
College 7 p.m.—Melby Gymnasium
Contact: Jessica Phillips, 612-330-1541
Women’s Soccer Game vs.
Macalester College 7:30 p.m.—Edor Nelson Athletic
Field
Contact: Mike Navarre, 612-330-1623
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
Los Gauchos de Roldan Noon-1 p.m.—Quad (rain site: Christensen Center)
The Hispanic/Latino Student Services group will host a Paraguayan music group performing South American music. Los Gauchos de Roldan performs authentic music and dance from the rural areas of Uruguay. The origins are rhythms and melodies brought by European immigrants that were adapted by Uruguayans, giving them a distinct tone and color. There are influences, as well, from Uruguay’s black population. The traditional instruments are the tworow button accordion and the guitar. In their performance they explain the roots and history of the music as they demonstrate the various rhythms, dances, and styles found in Uruguay as well as in neighboring countries Brazil and Argentina.
Contact: Emiliano Chagil, 612-330-1309
Leadership Workshop: The Art of Presentation 5:30 p.m.—Old Main, Room 18
Communications coach Candace McClenahan will lead a workshop on the art of presentation.
RSVP: Master of Arts in Leadership Program, 612-330-1150 or parkp@augsburg.edu
2005 Athletic Hall of Fame
Banquet 5:30-8:30 p.m.—East Commons, Christensen
Center
The Augsburg College Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 1973
to recognize those who have participated in the College’s
long and proud athletic history. Each year the Athletic Hall of
Fame Banquet recognizes alumni who have contributed to the advancement
of the College through athletics. Please join us in celebrating
Augsburg athletics and to honor the 2005 Augsburg inductees to the
Athletic Hall of Fame: Mark Anderson ’81, Jim Finch ’84,
Steve Gliva ’85, Steve Grinde ’81, Mark Herzog ’85,
Maggie McDonough ’79, Andrea (Haight) Swanberg ’91
Cost: $18
RSVP: Athletic Office, 612-330-1249
 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
Class of 1955 Reunion Breakfast 9 a.m.—Arnold Atrium, Foss Center
Contact: Event and Classroom Services, 612-330-1104
Homecoming Chapel 10-11 a.m.—Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center
Join us as we honor the 2005 Distinguished Alumni and the Class of 1955 in celebration of their 50th class reunion.
Contact: Alumni office, 612-330-1178
Class of 1955 Reunion Luncheon
11:30 a.m.—Old Main, Room 17
Contact: Event and Classroom Services, 612-330-1104
Roarin’ and Soarin’
Student Activity Noon-1 p.m.
Hall Crawl 4 - 6 p.m.
- Urness, Mortensen, Anderson, and New Hall. Faculty, staff,
alumni, parents, and friends are invited on guided tours of the
residence
halls.
Variety Show 7 p.m.—Hoversten
Chapel, Foss Center
Contact: Augsburg Student Activities Council (ASAC), 612-330-1111
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1
Augsburg College Nurses Alumni Association Brunch 10-11 a.m.—Century Room, Christensen Center
The Augsburg College Nurses Alumni Association will gather for a brunch at 10 a.m. with special guests Deanne Germaine and Lisa Prytula presenting at 11 a.m. Please watch your mail for more information.
Contact: Luann Watson, 612-330-1204
Annual
Social Work Alumni Network (SWAN) Homecoming Brunch 10
a.m.-noon—East Commons, Christensen Center
SWAN invites all social work alumni to a hardy breakfast. Keynote speaker Professor Hans Eriksson will present “Mary P. Follet, her legacy and influence on modern management in human service organizations.”
Contact: Tony Bibus, 612-330-1746
Alumni Chamber Music Recital 10:30 a.m.—Sateren Auditorium
Join Trudi Anderson ’77, Linda Jarvis Armstrong ’76, Aaron Gabriel ’99, Emily Gerard ’03, Julie Johnson ’98, and Bob Stacke ’71 as these Augsburg music alumni reunite for this unique performance opportunity.
Contact: Music Department, 612-330-1265
2006 Alumni Tour to China Information Session 10:30 a.m.—Riverside Room, Christensen Center
Please join us to learn about the special opportunities planned for the May 2005 China Tour: Sights & Spirits. Hosted by Professor Brad Holt, this 15-day tour begins in Beijing and will include Tiananmen Square, The Forbidden City, the Great Wall, the Terra Cotta Warriors, and a boat cruise down the Yangtze River past the huge Three Rivers Dam that will be completed soon. The international city of Shanghai concludes this travel experience. In addition to visiting the famous sites of China the tour will include an investigation of the religions of China.
Contact: Donna Torgeson, 612-330-1178
“Soarin’ to the Finish Line: A Roarin’ Celebration of Augsburg Athletics” 11-11:45 a.m.—Si Melby Hall
Join the celebration of the upcoming south wing addition to Si Melby Hall. This event will include a video “virtual tour” of the addition, introductions of the coaching staff, testimonials from athletes, and speeches from Mike Freeman and Jeff Swenson ’79. All attendees will be guests of the College at the Homecoming barbeque that follows the event, so come for the celebration, stay for the Homecoming barbeque!
Contact: Don Stoner, 612-330-1677
Class of 1995 Tailgating Reunion 11 a.m.—Class of 1995 tent, across from Murphy Park between Urness Hall and Christensen Center
Cost: $8 adults; $5 children 12 and under
Contact: Event and Classroom Services, 612-330-1104
WEC Alumni Network Lunch Reunion & Gathering 11 a.m.-1 p.m.—Murphy Park
WEC alumni and current WEC students are welcome. Please join us for the picnic, and bring your children to participate with the pre-game activities in the park.
Cost: $8 adults; $5 children 12 and under
Contact: Wendi Wheeler, 612-330-1795
Homecoming Picnic 11 a.m.-1 p.m.—Murphy Park
Gather with Augsburg friends for the annual pre-game picnic.
Cost: $8 adults; $5 children 12 and under
Contact: Event and Classroom Services, 612-330-1104
Augsburg Wrestling Alumni, Family, and Friends Barbeque 11 a.m.-1 p.m.—Murphy Park
Wrestling alumni, family, and friends— please join us at 11 a.m. for a barbeque in Murphy Park and at 1 p.m. for the Homecoming football game. Join us again immediately following the game (4 p.m.) for a party at Brunswicks (third floor of Grandma’s Saloon and Eatery).
Cost: $8 adults; $5 students and children
RSVP: Sam Barber, 612-330-1116 or barbers@augsburg.edu
Augsburg Football Alumni, Family, and Friends Barbeque 11 a.m.-1 p.m.—Murphy Park
Join Auggie football alumni for a barbeque before the Homecoming football game.
Cost: $8 adults: $5 children
Contact: Jack Osberg, 612-330-1235
Homecoming Football Game vs. Carleton College 1 p.m.—Edor Nelson Athletic Field
Gates open at 11:30 a.m.
General Information: Athletic office, 612-330-1249
Post-Game Gathering for First Decade, WEC, Football, and Wrestling Groups 4-6 p.m.—Brunswick Room, Grandma’s Salon and Eatery
Contact: Alumni office, 612-330-1173
English Alumni/ae Reunion and Reading
Join us for the popular English Alumni/ae Wine & Cheese Reading and Reunion, 4-5:30 p.m., Saturday, October 1, in Lindell 301.
Consider reading something you have published or produced in a graduate program. ALL are welcome!
RSVP to Deb, department secretary (612-330-1646 or hutchisd@augsburg.edu).
Homecoming Dinner & Reunion Parties
5:30 p.m., Dinner—Commons, Christensen Center
7:30 p.m., Reunions Parties (1955, 1965, and 1980)—Locations TBA
Celebrate with the Augsburg community, the Golden Anniversary Class of 1955, and the reunion classes of 1965 and 1980, and honor the 2005 Distinguished Alumni, First Decade, and Spirit of Augsburg award recipients.
Cost: $20 dinner only; $30 dinner and reunion
Contact: Alumni Office, 612-330-1178
Men’s Soccer Pre-Game Alumni Gathering 5:45 p.m.—Melby Gymnasium, Room 202
The men’s soccer program would like to welcome all men’s soccer alumni, family, and friends to attend a pre-game gathering before the Auggies’ 7 p.m. game vs. the College of St. Scholastica.
Contact: Greg Holker, 612-330-1424
Men’s Soccer Game vs. the College of St. Scholastica 7:30 p.m.—Edor Nelson Athletic Field
Contact: Greg Holker, 612-330-1424
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2
Men’s Soccer Alumni Game 3 p.m.—Edor Nelson Athletic Field
The men’s soccer program would like to welcome all men’s soccer alumni, family, and friends to attend the 2005 Men’s Soccer Alumni Game.
Contact: Greg Holker, 612-330-1424
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