Getting social with Auggies

I couldn’t be more proud to represent @AugsburgCollege as a @FulbrightPrgrm scholar in the Czech Republic – @adamspanier

Nice day for a bike ride, right @niceridemn? Temps in the single digits, but that’s not too cold for #Auggies. #AuggieCAM

Drove by @AugsburgCollege today & involuntarily beamed with pride when I saw the “#Auggies We are Called” banners outside Oren. #AuggiePride – @mnemosynekura

Members of the Augsburg College community are increasingly turning to social media to get connected and to stay in touch with what is happening on campus. People connecting to the College in social media—Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or other social media sites—include current students and alumni, faculty and staff, media and policymakers, and people from across the globe. Here’s a snapshot of some of the College’s most established social media channels by number of followers:

Facebook: 5,336 followers, facebook.com/augsburgcollege

Twitter: 2,365 followers, @AugsburgCollege

LinkedIn: 2,263 followers, linkedin.com/company/augsburg-college

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What people are saying – Twitter

Found out I could graduate from @AugsburgCollege summa cum laude. My heart is in my throat. It’s a lot of work, but I think I’m gonna try. – @littlelizbeth

The college I really want to go to is Augsburg College. – @ThE_KinG_54

So thankful for the tunnels and skyways @AugsburgCollege today! – @jordan_leigh13

Graphic design students @AugsburgCollege met w/@cityofsaintpaul staff to discuss concepts

for a new stormwater drain stencil #CityLabs – @CityLabsatACTC

Accepted into the PA program at Augsburg College! God is faithful! #PAbound – @jennanoonan33

Oh my gosh. The people from Augsburg College were such sweethearts. I love each & every one of y’all. <3 – @amyyvon

A big congrats to my son’s college basketball team, they are 7-0. Way to go Augsburg – @sdionyoung

My research @AugsburgCollege just got accepted for the APA National Conference in Hawaii! (jumps up and down repeatedly) – @LadyChristy

So glad I picked Augsburg. Happy kid right thereeee. – @kfec3

Getting ready for the 25th @NPPF March 8-10 in Minneapolis! @AugsburgCollege #NPPF

#NobelPeacePrize – @LandOLakesInc

I am now a college graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree! #AugsburgCollege #MinneapolisMinnesota – @ZachKim21

Can’t wait to walk with the Class of 2013 in early May. We’re a great class. #Auggies – @WhatAPriss

Steve Abenth ’04=5th @AugsburgCollege grad to win prestigious @Milken award for teaching.

#WeAreCalled – @Milken

To say the #NobelPeacePrizeForum is inspiring is an understatement – @OfficialGNiver

What people are seeing – Instagram

1. “With one day remaining in January, let’s cheer on the #Auggies who are sticking with their fitness resolutions for the New Year.” #AuggieCAM 1/21/2013

2.  “Arianna Genis ’13 received the Spirit of MLK Award at today’s #MLKConvocation.” #WeAreCalled 1/30/2013

3. “Alumni & their families ice skated during the recent #Auggie Night at the Depot. What’s your favorite winter hobby?” #AuggieCAM 1/23/2013

#AuggiePride

Auggie Eddie Frizell back on campus for Mpls Police Department promotions. He’s now a Deputy Chief! #AuggiePride – @AugsburgCollege

I’ve got big dreams. Augsburg records I’m coming for you at the MIAC championships tomorrow #AuggiePride – @LouLouBell0491

Wear pink at Augsburg’s home athletic events this weekend to support the fight against breast cancer! #AuggiePride – @AugsburgAuggies

I am soo geeked that my school is hosting Omar @Offendum and Brother Ali for the #NobelPeacePrize. S/O to @Augsburg College! #AuggiePride – @LoveLikeHani

THE TWEET DEFINED:

geeked = excited

# = A hashtag is a word or phrase preceded by a hash mark that’s used to categorize social media posts by topic.

S/O = shout out