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Regent Mike Good '71 with his family at his daughter's commencement.
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Message about the Augsburg Fund
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Now, more than ever, gifts from our alumni provide vital support for Augsburg students. As another school year draws to a close, I invite you to make a gift to The Augsburg Fund. You might ask, “Why?” Read on to find out.
Whether your gift is large or small, making an annual gift to The Augsburg Fund is the best way to have a meaningful impact on the College. As of April 1, nearly 19% of our alumni have made a gift to the College, toward our audacious goal of 25%. Time is short. The fiscal year ends May 31.
And, thanks to a generous challenge from Don ’53 and Bev ’55 Oren, your gift to The Augsburg Fund can double (up to $100) if you haven’t made a gift in the last two years.
Recently, a student shared some difficult news with one of her hockey coaches. Heather’s family was having financial difficulties, and she felt compelled to leave Augsburg at the end of this semester. Her coach encouraged her to visit with a financial aid counselor. Working with the counselor, she was able to secure additional grants that once again made Augsburg affordable.
When you support The Augsburg Fund, you help the College provide emergency financial aid to allow students to remain in school, at Augsburg, when their families face financial challenges.
Today, I urge you to make a gift to The Augsburg Fund so that when the next “Heather” walks in to a financial aid visit fearing she will have to drop out, Augsburg can be there, again. You can give online, send a check, or give by phone at 800-273-0617. Our fiscal year ends May 31.
Thank you so much for your time and generous support of Augsburg.
Sincerely,
Joe Lindell
Director of The Augsburg Fund
Upcoming Events
For complete information on events at Augsburg, visit inside.augsburg.edu.
MBA Alumni Networking ReceptionWednesday, May 13
5 p.m., Oren Gateway Center, Room 100
We invite you to an MBA networking event on Wed., May 13. Dinner will be at 5:30, followed at 6 p.m. by guest speaker Jeanne Larson, a current member of the Augsburg MBA Advisory Board.
Are you are an entrepreneur, intrapreneur, social preneur, or employeepreneur? “Preneur” is an attitude, an innovative mindset; it is leadership and skills to execute a project or an “enterprise.” Being a “preneur” is relevant to the transformation of our organizations and communities.
Jeanne Larson, MBA, is the founder and president of Incubator, Inc. She has been a serial entrepreneur and intrapreneur for over 25 years and is experienced in all business stages, mergers and acquisitions, and joint ventures/strategic alliances. She has worked with all sources of financing except public offerings, has managed over 1,000 employees nationally, and has negotiated international trade agreements.
RSVP by May 8 to Kathy Fagen at 612-330-1774 or fagen@augsburg.edu. Seating is limited; please reserve your space early.
Young alumni event
Friday, May 15
6 p.m., Corner Bar
For more information or to RSVP for this free event contact Amanda Storm at 612-330-1178 or storma@augsburg.edu.
Alumni Luncheon for Cargill Employees
Thursday, May 21
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Dining Room “D” at Cargill
Augsburg President Paul C. Pribbenow and Shannon Wallisch, Auggie alumna and Cargill employee, invite you to an informal lunch to connect with other Auggies and hear about Augsburg’s accomplishments over the past year.
RSVP by May 14 to Becky Waggoner at 612-330-1085 or alumni@augsburg.edu.
Porthole Views of the World
Thursday, May 28
3–5 p.m., Augsburg House, 2848 West River Parkway, Minneapolis
Paul and Abigail Pribbenow invite you to hear the stories and see the artwork of world traveler Hazel Stoeckeler. A world traveler for almost 60 years, Hazel kept a diary of her travels by painting postcard-sized watercolor sketches of the places she visited. She assembled some of these sketches into the book Porthole Views of the World, which combines the art with poetry by Elizabeth Weber to describe the thoughts and emotions evoked by the images.
The afternoon will include gallery display and artist discussion as well as a book signing. Refreshments will be served.
RSVP by May 21 to the Office of Alumni and Constituent Relations at 612-330-1085 or alumni@augsburg.edu.
Alumni Travel
Italian Treasures
November 2-12, 2009
You are invited to join the fellowship of other Augsburg alumni and friends on a journey of discovery to Italy in early November with art professor Kristin Anderson.
Travel among the medieval hill towns of Tuscany, discovering history along with the beauty of the surrounding vineyards and olive groves. In Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, it becomes easier to understand how art pulled Europe out of the Dark Ages. In Umbria, where art is prayer, the town of Assisi stands out for inspiration and reflection. The Eternal City of Rome, one of the founding cities of Western Civilization and a significant place in the story of Christianity, offers an education in history and a tapestry of art, architecture, and culture woven over thousands of years. All along the way enjoy the delights of the Italian people and cuisine.
Contact the Office of Alumni Relations at alumni@augsburg.edu to learn more about this unique travel opportunity.
Alumni Spotlight
Submit a class note about the news in your life, your new job, move, marriage, births, etc. – and don't forget to send photos. You could be featured online, in Augsburg Now, and maybe a spotlight here!
Sue (Johnson) Drakulic ’79Sue Drakulic graduated from Augsburg with a degree in English, secondary education. After graduation, Sue was hired by Honeywell, Inc., where she spent the next 22 years. She had a varied career at Honeywell with positions in Human Resources, Manufacturing, Marketing, and General Management. Sue’s last role at Honeywell was as the vice president/general manager of the Home Comfort Systems, a $350 million global business focused on residential products. Since leaving Honeywell, Sue has run her own management consulting firm, Drakulic & Associates. She is currently contracting with Hope Chest for Breast Cancer in the operations and development area.
Hope Chest for Breast Cancer is a local Twin Cities nonprofit that provides support to those touched by breast cancer by funding programs through the sale of donated upscale furniture, designer women’s clothing, accessories, and other major fundraising activities. Hope Chest funds programs that assist underserved women with financial support, educate women on the importance of early detection, and provide nutritious meals to those who are unable to cook while struggling with chemo/radiation treatments. Since 2004, Hope Chest has donated $750,000 to programs that directly serve local women and their families during this difficult time. For more information, go to www.hopechest.us.
Brad Bourn ’05
Brad graduated in 2005 with a BA in theater/communications. Since that time, he has received the Presidential Service Award for his work with youth on the North Side of Minneapolis, and in 2007 graduated from MSU with a master’s degree in public and nonprofit administration.
Brad has again put his extensive youth service and administration skills to public good by running as a progressive, change-minded leader for Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Commissioner in District 6 (Southwest Minneapolis). For the last three years, he has worked as a program manager with youth service agencies and the Minneapolis Public Schools on the North Side. He began to see first hand where he feels youth are not being served effectively and has fought to keep parks on the North Side staffed, programmed, and safe despite park board reductions in service.
Especially during times of economic uncertainly, Brad is concerned that communities, and particularly their youth, continue to feel valued and supported. Cutting critical after-school and leisure-time activities and services often only increases isolation. He believes that all youth and families deserve beautiful parkland and strong park activities that help them achieve their community and personal goals.
For more information about Brad’s proposals for changes to the park system, go to www.Bradbournforparks.org or you can also find him on Facebook.
Around Augsburg
For current news about Augsburg, visit inside.augsburg.edu.
May Commencement graduates 430 studentsCommencement on Saturday, May 2, included 407 day undergrads and 23 physician assistant master’s degree students eligible to graduate from Augsburg. Commencement speaker Kerry Emanuel, an atmospheric scientist from MIT, spoke about “Science and Beyond,” and also received an honorary doctorate degree.
Computer science students win big in the Black Hills
Computer science students Eric Howe and Erik Johnson were given three hours to solve nine problems using computer programs. It was enough for them to come out on top of the 28 teams in the programming competition to win the Midwest Instruction and Computing Symposium in Rapid City, S. Dak. MORE
Earth Day
Students in POL 241 Environmental and River Politics celebrated Earth Day with a three-day, 40-mile paddle down the Mississippi River in three voyageur canoes. The students did water-quality testing, river clean-up, and studied the local ecosystems along the way. They also stopped by the Science Museum to take in the water exhibit there, talked with the lockmaster at Lock & Dam #1, and learned about “leaving no trace” at campsites.
Alex Garver wins Goldwater Scholarship
Senior Alex Garver was the only Minnesota private college student to win a Goldwater Scholarship for 2009-10 that recognizes students in mathematics, the natural sciences, and engineering. MORE
Athletics
Have you seen the new Augsburg athletics website? You can check on sports schedules, live stats and webcasts, score updates to your cell phone, and read the AugBlog. Go to http://athletics.augsburg.edu/
Auggie Awards are announced
The red carpet was rolled out in Kennedy Center for the second annual Auggie Awards, Augsburg’s version of the Oscars, recognizing Augburg student athletes and teams. MORE2009 NFF Hampshire Honor Society
Three Augsburg football seniors were named to the 2009 National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Hampshire Honor Society, honoring some of the top student-athletes in college football. MORE
Johanna Frykmark—MIAC Golfer of the Week
