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The 2011 All-Student Juried Art Show in the Christensen Center Student Art Gallery.
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Call for Submissions: Augsburg Alumni Juried Show 2011
The Augsburg Art Galleries are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for alumni to show their artwork in a juried exhibition featured in both the Gage Family Art Gallery and Christensen Center Art Gallery. Each artist may submit up to three images. The submission deadline is June 24, 2011. Notifications of acceptance will be sent out July 12, with the exhibition opening in early August.
For more information about the Augsburg Alumni Juried Show, go to www.augsburg.edu/galleries. For all information about the upcoming show, go to gallery@augsburg.edu.
Jenny Wheatley '06
Coordinator of Galleries and Exhibits
Upcoming Auggie Events
Young Alumni Summer Series: Pinstripes Bistro and Bowling
Thursday, June 16
6-8 p.m., Pinstripes Bistro and Bowling, 3849 Gallagher Dr., Edina, MN
Enjoy free bowling, one complimentary beverage, and appetizers. Pinstripes features 18 bowling lanes, indoor/outdoor bocce courts, and a beautiful outdoor patio.
Register online at www.augsburg.edu/alumnievents.
Auggie Family Day: Children's Theatre Company Production of Annie
Saturday, June 18
9:30 a.m. reception
11 a.m. show
Join Augsburg alumni and families for the sold-out smash hit ANNIE! Auggie alumni discounted tickets are $28 and include a complimentary continental breakfast and reception prior to the show. You will also hear alumna Bri'Ann Wright '07 discuss her work at the Children's Theater Company.
A portion of your ticket price also helps support the Big Brother/Big Sister organization by allowing 14 volunteers and their "littles" to attend this performance.
Register online today at www.augsburg.edu/alumnievents.
Children's Theatre Company, 2400 3rd Avenue South, Minneapolis, http://www.childrenstheatre.org/.
Face-to-Face Conversation with Augsburg President Paul C. Pribbenow
Thursday, June 23
7-9 p.m., Bethel Lutheran Church, 810 3rd Ave. Southeast, Rochester, MN 55901
President Paul Pribbenow talks with us about Augsburg's mission, vision, and vocation. Refreshments will be served.
Hosted by Dr. Ruth Johnson '74, Sharon Mercill RN '09, and Rev. Dr. Norman '76 and Kathryn (Anderson) '76 Wahl.
RSVP by Friday, June 17, at www.augsburg.edu/alumnievents or 612-330-1085.
The 48th Annual Clair Strommen A-Club Golf Tournament
Monday, June 27
10:30 a.m., Oak Glen Golf Course, Stillwater
You are invited to the 48th Annual Clair Strommen A-Club Golf Tournament. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by shotgun start at 12 p.m. A social, dinner and raffle will follow. All proceeds from the tournament directly benefit the men's and women's athletic programs at Augsburg College.
Cost is $125 per person ($500 per foursome). For more information, contact Melodie Lane at 612-330-1249 or aclubevents@augsburg.edu.
There are several opportunities to support Augsburg athletics this summer, with numerous fundraising golf tournaments at courses throughout the Twin Cities area. For more information visit http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2011/4/28/gen042811.aspx?path=general.
Featured alumni speaker Dr. Donald R. Mattison '66, Senior Advisor to the Directors of CAPT, US Public Health Services, National Institute of Health
Thursday, July 7
5:30-7:30 p.m., Kennedy Center, rooms 303-305
Hear from featured alumni speaker Dr. Donald R. Mattison '66, followed by a reception hosted by Peter Agre '70, director of the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute, Nobel Prize Laureate 2003.
Space is limited. RSVP at www.augsburg.edu/alumnievents or by calling 612-330-1085.
Young Alumni Summer Series: Minnesota Twins & Darby's Pub and Grill
Thursday, July 14
5-7 p.m. Darby's Pub and Grill, 315 N. 5th Ave., Minneapolis
7:10 p.m. Twins vs. Kansas City Royals at Target Field
Watch the Twins take on the Kansas City Royals! $25 includes your game ticket in the Overlook section and a pre-game reception at Darby's Pub and Grill with complimentary picnic fare and beverage. Tickets must be reserved in advance and are first-come, first-served.
RSVP at www.augsburg.edu/alumnievents.
Auggie Travel
A Journey to the Holy Land with Religion Professor Philip A. Quanbeck II
Travel with a community of Augsburg alumni and friends under the leadership of Religion professor Philip Quanbeck II. Discover the geography, places, and people of the Holy Land. Visit Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Caesarea, Capernaum, Sea of Galilee, Dead Sea, and much more. Woven into the itinerary are several opportunities to dialogue with local community leaders who give voice to the complex history and geopolitical issues of the region. Return home with a broader and deeper understanding of a land holy for the world's three monotheistic religions.
Alumni Spotlight
Brad Wise '07 Named Coon Rapids Police Chief
On May 12, the city manager of Coon Rapids (MN) announced that Brad Wise '07 has been appointed the new chief of police. In making the announcement, Matt Fulton stated that Brad is "a very effective and honest communicator and advocates for the success of others in accomplishing the very important work of public safety in the community."
A 2007 graduate of Weekend College, Brad majored in history and then earned a master's degree in police leadership at the University of St. Thomas in 2009. He has served with the Coon Rapids Police Department since July 1995 when he began as a patrol officer. Since then, his assignments have included detective/school liaison officer, general investigations detective, and patrol sergeant. In January 2009, he was assigned as sergeant to the community-oriented policing unit, and then promoted to captain of the detective division of that unit the same year.
In addition, his special assignments have included serving as staff liaison to the Coon Rapids Safety Commission, internal affairs investigator, program manager for the Police Citizen's Academy, predatory offender monitoring educator, Coon Rapids assistant emergency manager, and Coon Rapids Youth First council member.
Brad is active in community sports, serving as law enforcement coordinator for the Special Olympics, a Little League coach, and a board member of Coon Rapids Youth Hockey.
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