Monthly Archives: April 2014
The Heart of Minneapolis
Since 1872, Augsburg—and many Auggies—have called Minneapolis home. The history of the College is interwoven tightly with that of Mill City and its vibrant Cedar-Riverside neighborhood. These… more >
Losar: Tibetan New Year celebration
Augsburg was the site of a historic eventMarch 2 when it hosted the Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota’s Losar celebration in Si Melby Hall. His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama presided over this Tibetan New Year… more >
Community engagement, competition, & cultural learning
It’s easy to say that students at Augsburg College are interested in the world around them and that they strive to make a difference by serving their neighbors. It… more >
On the job
Young alumni value networks formed and opportunities at Augsburg CollegeAs excitement and anticipation grow regarding the campaign for the Center for Science, Business, and Religion, Augsburg’s newest alumni can articulate why studying at a college that emphasizes thinking… more >
The temperature’s rising
As we expectantly watch outdoor temperatures climb this spring, the Augsburg community has seen the mercury rise on another attention-drawing gauge. The fundraising thermometer for the campaign for the… more >
Finding meaning in work
The value of a college education is greater than it’s been in nearly 50 years. This is the key finding of a 2014 Pew Research Center study, which showed… more >
New bachelor’s degree program for working professionals
Augsburg is rolling out a new, evening bachelor’s degree program for working professionals beginning fall 2014. It will be offered in a flexible, hybrid-learning format, combining traditional weeknight… more >
Book proceeds to benefit Augsburg College
Book describes Augsburg professor’s heritage as Norwegian immigrant Author Phillip Formo’s new book, Papa: A Life Remembered, describes the experiences of his grandfather, Andreas Helland, a Norwegian immigrant… more >
Head Coach Dennis Barker retires
Augsburg College men’s and women’s track and field and cross-country head coach Dennis Barker resigned his coaching positions after the fall season. Barker had served as coach… more >
Convocation Series 2013-14
First held in 1990, the Augsburg College Convocation Series is an annual speaker series that incorporates longstanding endowed and special programs. This winter, the 26th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr… more >
Strommen Speakers Series
The Clair and Gladys Strommen Executive Speakers Series at Augsburg College, which brings local business leaders to campus to share insights and expertise, kicked off in November with John Taft… more >
Sports Extravaganza 2013
Sports Extravaganza was founded in 1999 and continues to be an annual College tradition because of the benefits it provides for Twin Cities area children, and Augsburg health and physical… more >
Sabo Center for Citizenship and Learning
The November Martin Olav Sabo Symposium focused on creating policy change and featured three panelists who spoke about their experience working on climate change, the Minnesota Dream Act, and marriage… more >